II.     ACADEMIC REGISTRY (AR)

        The Academic Registry is structured into six main sections and
        the major functions of these Sections are as follows:

1.	The Academic Affairs Section (AAS) is responsible for providing
        administrative support to the Senate and its standing committees;
        publishing the University Calendar/Bulletin and Academic Calendar;
        organizing Convocation and Commencement ceremonies; liaising
        with overseas universities on academic exchange programmes; and
        providing administrative support to Teaching Evaluation.

2.	The Academic Quality Support Section (AQSS) is responsible for
        developing policies, procedures and good practices in the
        University's academic quality assurance system; organizing course
        accreditation/re-accreditation review exercises; liaising with
        Faculties/Schools and Departments to monitor and develop quality
        systems and quality assurance arrangements to enhance the
        delivery of courses; ensuring that the external examiners system
        in providing feedback on the management, delivery and assessment
        of courses is effective; and promoting academic quality and a
        quality culture in the University.

3.	The Admissions Section (AS) is responsible for reviewing and
        developing policies and procedures for the admission of
        undergraduate students; providing up-to-date admissions
        information to potential applicants and maintain the Admissions
        Hotline; co-ordinating the admissions process with JUPAS;
        publishing the Undergraduate Prospectus; and liaising with local
        secondary schools and organizing activities, education exhibitions,
        campus visits and school talks to promote undergraduate courses.

4.	The Research & Postgraduate Studies Section (RPGS) Section is
        responsible for providing administrative support to the
        Postgraduate Studies Committee on reviewing and developing
        policies and procedures for the admission of postgraduate
        students; providing up-to-date admissions information to potential
        applicants; providing registration and student record services
        for taught and research postgraduate students; scheduling classes
        for taught postgraduate courses; providing administrative support
        for the conduct of examinations; assessing graduation applications
        of taught postgraduate students; issuing diplomas, certificates,
        transcripts of study, testimonials and student cards for
        postgraduate students; providing administrative support to the
        Research Committee on processing applications for research grants
        managed by the Committee; and publishing the Postgraduate
        Prospectus, Annual Report on Research Activities, and Annual
        Research Report.

5.	The Registration Section (RS) is responsible for providing
        registration and student record services for undergraduate
        students; monitoring student academic records and maintaining the
        central student record system; processing applications for
        transfer of units; scheduling classes for undergraduate courses;
        providing administrative support for the conduct of semester
        examinations; assessing graduation applications of undergraduate
        students; issuing diplomas, certificates, transcripts of study,
        testimonials and student ID cards for undergraduate students;
        and handling student enquiries and complaints on academic matters.

6.	The Scholarship and Financial Aid Section (SFAS) responsible for
        providing assistance to student applicants of the Government
        Grant/Loan (Local Student Finance Scheme) and Student Travel
        Subsidy; liaising with the Student Financial Assistance
        Agency (SFAA) on Government Grant/Loan applications; administering
        bursaries and loans for needy students; providing administrative
        support to the award of scholarships and prizes according to the
        criteria set by donors and the academic achievement of
        outstanding students; administering the emergency funds designated
        to students who have serious and immediate financial needs caused
        by unexpected events such as illness, accident or death of the
        breadwinner in the students’ family; and organizing the
        Scholarship Presentation Ceremony and Scholarship and Financial
        Aid Donors’ Tea Reception.

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