Prof. Dr. Dennis Otieno Ochuodho
Post Doctorate Certificate, PhD University of Bayreuth. M.Sc. and Msc. University of Nairobi.
Office of Board of Postgraduate Studies
Prof. Dr. Dennis Otieno Ochuodho is the director, Board of Postgraduate Studies (BPS) since September 2018. He is an associate professor of Plant Ecology at the School of Biological and Physical Sciences. The Board of Postgraduate Studies comprises the active Board staff members (6 in number) and Board members seconded from respective Schools of the University. Currently, there are six board members namely: Prof. Rodriguez, Prof. Okwara, Prof. Nyadawa, Prof. Neda, Prof. Mukhebi and Dr. Akuno. Dr. Akuno, the Registrar (AA) acts as the secretary to the Board, according to the University Statutes.
Membership
- Director Postgraduate studies - Chairperson;
- Six (6) Representatives nominated by Senate from amongst persons holding the rank of at least Associate Professor;
- The person, preferably a PhD holder, in charge of postgraduate studies in the relevant School/Faculty/Institute under consideration; and
- Registrar (AA) – Secretary.
Terms of Reference
- There shall be a Board of Postgraduate Studies.
- The Director Postgraduate Studies shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor from amongst persons holding the rank of Associate Professor and above.
- The Director shall report to the DVC (AA).
- The Board of Postgraduate Studies shall perform the following functions:
- Co-ordinate postgraduate syllabi and regulations;
- Consider and recommend post graduate syllabi and programs to Senate;
- Admit postgraduate students;
- Administer postgraduate scholarships;
- Administer postgraduate research grants;
- Administer and process postgraduate theses, projects or research papers;
- Conduct and supervise postgraduate studies programmes;
- Verify final list of Postgraduate Degree awards;
- General welfare and discipline of postgraduate students; and
- Any other business as may be determined by the Senate from time to time.
Office of Board of Postgraduate Studies - Staff Members
| Designation | Name | View staff profile (Biography, CV, Publications and Research Groups) |
| Director | Prof. Dennis Ochuodho | view profile |
| Assistant Executive Secretary | Ms. Rosemary Anyonga | view profile |
| Office Assistant | Ms. Lucian Opondo | view profile |