(1)The Board of Affiliated, Colleges shall be the primary body responsible for regulation, coordination and monitoring of Affiliated Colleges.

(2)The Board of Affiliated Colleges shall consist of the following members,: -

(a)Vice Chancellor - Chairperson;

(b)Pro-Vice Chancellor;

(c)Proctor;

(d)Dean (Academic Affairs);

(e)Director, Human Resource Management;

(f)Director, Information Technology and Digital Learning;

(g)Director, Estate and Facility Management;

(h)Director, Inclusive Education;

(i)Director, Student Affairs; and

(j)Director, Affiliated Colleges – Member Secretary..

(3)The Board of Affiliated Colleges shall have the following power and duties, namely:-

(a)to formulate policies regarding granting or renewal or rescind of affiliation;

(b)to establish and periodically review the criteria and guidelines for granting and renewing affiliation, including academic standards, infrastructure, and governance;

(c)to ensure that affiliated colleges adhere to the University’s standards for academic quality, teaching, and research;

(d)to regulate financial support or grants provided to affiliated colleges, if applicable, and ensure that funds are used appropriately;

(e)to recommend norms for granting temporary and permanent affiliation, autonomous and empowered autonomous status;

(f)to conduct regular evaluations and inspections of affiliated colleges to assess their performance, compliance with University standards, and overall effectiveness;

(g)to ensure that directives mandated by the University or the State Government related to healthcare facilities, safety and security of employees and students are implemented properly; and

(h)to perform such other duties as prescribed by the Statutes.