Governance

1. Governing Council

Role: Strategic oversight, fiduciary responsibility, and institutional integrity

Composition:

• Chairperson (appointed by AEF)
• AEF representative(s)
• Vice-Chancellor or President (ex-officio)
• Eminent economists and academics (local and international)
• Industry leaders and philanthropists
• Alumni representative
• Legal and financial experts

Key Functions:

• Approve strategic plans, budgets, and major policies
• Appoint and evaluate the Dean
• Ensure financial sustainability and ethical governance
• Safeguard the school’s mission and independence

2. Academic Board

Role: Academic governance and quality assurance

Composition:

• Dean (Chair)
• Heads of Departments
• Faculty representatives
• Student representatives (postgraduate and executive)
• Registrar (Secretary)

Key Functions:

• Approve academic programs, curricula, and research policies
• Set academic standards and assessment regulations
• Oversee faculty recruitment, promotions, and sabbaticals
• Monitor research ethics and academic integrity

3. Executive Leadership Team

Role: Day-to-day management and operational leadership

Composition:

• Dean – Chief academic and administrative officer
• Deputy Dean (Academic Affairs) – Oversees teaching, learning, and faculty development
• Deputy Dean (Research & Innovation) – Leads research strategy and partnerships
• Director of Finance & Administration
• Director( Infrastructure development and Management)
• Director of External Relations & Advancement
• Director of Executive Education
• Registrar – Manages admissions, records, and student services

Key Functions:

• Implement strategic and academic policies
• Manage budgets, staffing, and infrastructure
• Foster partnerships and stakeholder engagement
• Ensure student success and faculty excellence

4. Faculty Committees

Examples:

• Curriculum and Program Committee
• Research and Publications Committee
• Ethics and Disciplinary Committee
• Admissions and Scholarships Committee
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Role: Provide specialized input, review proposals, and ensure participatory governance

5. Student Council

Role: Represent student interests and promote student welfare

Composition:

• • Elected representatives from each program (MSc, MBA, PhD, Executive Education)
• • Liaison with Academic Board and Executive Team

Functions:

• Provide feedback on academic and campus life
• Organize student-led initiatives and forums
• Participate in policy discussions affecting students

6. Advisory Boards

Types:

• International Advisory Board – Global thought leaders and academic partners
• Industry Advisory Board – Business leaders, policymakers, and alumni

Role: Strategic advice, global benchmarking, and partnership development

7. Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit

Role: Ensure compliance with national and international academic standards

Functions:

• Coordinate accreditation (e.g., NUC, AACSB, EQUIS)
• Monitor teaching quality and learning outcomes
• Conduct periodic program reviews and audits

8. Office of Institutional Advancement

Role: Fundraising, alumni relations, and brand development

Functions:

• Build donor networks and endowment funds
• Engage alumni in mentorship and philanthropy
• Promote the LgSE brand globally

9. Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Role: Promote inclusive excellence and equitable access

Functions:

• Develop DEI policies and training
• Monitor representation and inclusion metrics
• Support underrepresented groups

10. Audit and Risk Committee

Role: Independent oversight of financial integrity and risk management

Functions:

• Review internal controls and audit reports
• Monitor institutional risks and mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards

This governance model ensures that LgSE is academically autonomous, financially accountable, and globally credible, while remaining deeply rooted in African priorities. Would you like an organogram or visual governance chart to accompany this structure?