The University Senate is a body formed pursuant to Section 35 of the Universities Act (2012).

The University Senate is chaired by the University Vice Chancellor, and receives reports from the Deans Committee (chaired by the Deputy Vice Chancellor - Transformative Teaching, Learning and Research), which itself has received reports from School Boards (each chaired by the respective School Dean).

Resolutions of the University Senate are channeled to the University Council through the Management Board.

Functions

The University Senate performs the following functions:

1. To oversee and regulate academic standards and content of academic programs.
2. Make quarterly reports to the Management Board (MB) and the University Council (UC) through the Management Board.
3. Makes regulations regarding: eligibility for admission, standards of proficiency to be attained in each exam for any degree or other award and submit proposal to the University Council through the Management Board.
4. Decides which persons have attained such standards of proficiency and are therefore fit to be granted the degree.
5. Oversees application of all university regulations and policies related to: admission of students, learning and teaching, examinations, recruitment and performance management of academic staff and research management.
6. Approves the university academic calendar and all teaching and exam schedules.
7. Oversees , monitors and continuously reviews the use of physical facilities and equipment for academic purposes as well as learning and teaching resources.
8. Oversees the application of all rules governing the welfare, conduct and discipline of students.
9. Assume a sense of responsibility among the faculty for maintaining superior level of instruction, research, and professional activities.
10. Conduct studies and make recommendations on matters of policy and procedure pertaining to the faculty.

Membership

The University Senate Membership comprises the following:

1. Prof. Mwenda Ntarangwi - Vice Chancellor and Chair
2. Prof. Amos Njuguna - Deputy Vice Chancellor - Transformative Teaching, Learning and Research (DVC, Academics - TTL&R)
3. Dr. Victor Boiyo - Deputy Vice Chancellor, Student Life

School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS)

1. Dr. Hussein Abdullahi Mahmoud - Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences; and Member
2. Dr. Joyce Muchemi - Chair of Department, and Member
3. Dr. Margaret Njoroge - Chair of Department, and Member
4. Dr. Naom Nyarigoti - Chair of Department, and Member
5. Dr. Francis Khayundi - Ag. Chair of Department, and Member
6. Prof. Kennedy Mkutu Agade - Member

Chandaria School of Business (CSOB)

1. Prof. Timothy Okech - Dean, Chandaria School of Business; and Member
2. Dr. Frederick Selefano Odoyo - Chair of Department, and Member
3. Prof. Juliana Namada - Chair of Department, and Member
4. Prof. Damary Sikalieh - Chair of Department, and Member

School of Science and Technology (SST)

1. Dr. Audrey Mbogho - Dean, School of Science and Technology, and Member
2. Dr. Gabriel Okello - Chair of Department, and Member
3. Dr. Leah Mutanu - Chair of Department, and Member
4. Prof. Jimmy Macharia - Chair of Department, and Member

School of Communication, Cinematic and Creative Arts (SCCCA)

1. Dr. Geoffrey Serede Sikolia - Dean, School of Communication, Cinematic and Creative Arts, and Member
2. Ms. Robi Koki Ochieng - Chair of Department, and Member
3. Mr. Silvester Mutua - Chair of Department, and Member

School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (SPHS)

1. Prof. Shital Maru - Dean, School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; and Member
2. Dr. Calvin Omolo - Chair of Department, and Member
3. Dr. Betty Mbatia - Chair of Department, and Member
4. Prof. Maina Muniafu - Chair of Department, and Member

School of Graduate Studies (SGS)

1. Prof. Patrick Wamuyu - Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies; and Member

USIU Online

1. Dr. Philip Machoka - Director, USIU-Africa Online, and Member

General Education

1. Dr. Margaret Munyae - Associate Dean, General Education, and Member
2. Dr. Edith Amuhaya - Chair of Department, and Member

Library

1. Dr. Sylvia Ogola - University Librarian, and Member

Quality Assurance

1. Dr. Peter Kigwilu - Director, Quality Assurance, and Member

Registrar

1. Dr. Ruth Mwai - University Registrar, and Member

Student Life

1. Dr. George Lumbasi - Ag. Dean of Students, and Member

Faculty Council

1. Dr. Jeremiah Ntaloi Koshal - Chair, Faculty Council and Member
2. Dr. James Mark Ngari - Member