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Leadership and governance structure of University of Blantyre Synod
Governance structure according to the Statutes of the University
The University of Blantyre Synod is governed by the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Synod of Blantyre through the Board of Trustees and the University Council constituted according to the Statutes of the University.
The Board of Trustees shall be the custodian of the university representing the CCAP Synod of Blantyre. The Board of trustees will serve as a policy making body, which policies will be implemented by university administration hired for this purpose.
The Synod shall appoint the Chancellor of the university. He/she shall be the ceremonial head of the university and represent the university to the Malawi Government.
The University Council is the governing body which shall have custody of the Common Seal and be responsible for the exercise of the University's powers and determination of policies.
The University shall have the following Officers
The Vice Chancellor, who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the University whose tenure shall be at least 3 years and shall hold a minimum qualification of PhD or equivalent from a recognized institution.
The Registrar who shall be the principal administrative officer responsible for university records, student affairs, and administrative operations.
The University Librarian oversees the university library system, information resources, and supports academic research and learning.
Qualified academic staff members and other Officers as deemed necessary by the Council for effective university operations.
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