Powers and functions of the Board

The principal powers and functions of the Board shall include– (a) defining and establishing policies for the efficient management, maintenance, and development of the University consistent with its mission; (b) delegating the management of the University to the President; (c) establishing policies which will promote the educational programs of the University as prescribed by the Board; 12 (d) establishing policies which promote institutional and discipline–related research with particular reference to the University and to Belize; (e) establishing policies which will promote the institutional and extension services of the (f) establishing policies for the continued development of human resources of the University community and other stakeholders; (g) establishing policies on general admission requirements to the University; (h) awarding certificates, diplomas, degrees, honorary degrees, and other academic distinctions; (i) establishing scholarships, bursaries, prizes and other incentives for excellence in student achievement and scholarship; (j) establishing policies to reward and promote excellence in faculty achievement in the areas of teaching, research and service; (k) approving the budget of the University; (l) securing resources to meet the University’s developmental needs; (m) establishing policies, under which loans or grants may be advanced to full-time employees; 13 (n) establishing or modifying policies that may be necessary for the better carrying out of the provisions of this Act; or (o) establishing policies that enhance the Student Association.