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less than five years from the date of his appointment as an external
examiner.

(vii) In the event of an emergency, the Vice-Chancellor may appoint an external
examiner to examine the thesis of a candidate provided that the Faculty shall
report the appointment to the Senate as soon as possible.

(viii) An external examiner appointed to examine a thesis of a candidate shall
submit a report in the prescribed format as soon as possible but not
exceeding two months from the date the thesis was delivered to him. The
Faculty may recommend to the Senate to substitute an external examiner
who has not carried out his duties satisfactorily with another external
examiner.

(b) Degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Coursework and Research

(i) For the research component, the appointment of an external examiner shall
be as provided under paragraph (a).

(ii) For the coursework component, at least one external examiner shall be
appointed by the Faculty.

(iii) As far as possible, an external examiner shall be appointed from an
academic staff from outside the University who is qualified, experienced and
possesses the expertise that is related to the Degree programme of study.

(iv) An Emeritus Professor or an Adjunct Professor of the University cannot be
appointed as an internal examiner.

(v) An external examiner appointed for the coursework component shall—

(A) examine and evaluate the examination question papers and
examination answer scripts and report his comments or
recommendations to the Dean of the Faculty;

(B) where it is provided in the letter of appointment, visit the Faculty for
such period of time as may be determined by the Faculty to meet with
the teachers and candidates in the Faculty, assess the teaching and
research facilities, evaluate the quality of the examinations, attend the
meeting of the Committee of Examiners and if necessary, conduct a
seminar for the teachers and candidates in the Faculty; and

(C) assess and evaluate in general, the structure and curriculum of the
Degree programme of study and submit a report to the Vice-
Chancellor and the Dean of the Faculty.

Internal examiner

25. (1) Subject to paragraph (4), a Faculty shall appoint—

(a) a full time or part time teacher of the University as an internal examiner for the
coursework component; and
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