Section 4A: Functions of Commission

4A. Functions of Commission (1) In furtherance of its objects, the Commission shall— (a) make necessary provision for promoting and enhancing quality assurance of post-secondary education; (b) determine applications for the establishment of private institutions, or centres or branch campuses of overseas institutions, offering post-secondary education in Mauritius; (c) generally monitor and oversee post-secondary education; (d) formulate and publish policies and criteria for the registration and accreditation of private institutions offering post-secondary education in Mauritius; (e) register all recognised qualifications obtained in the post-secondary educational sector; (f) register and accredit private universities and other institutions offering post-secondary education in Mauritius and accredit their programmes; (g) publish an annual list of registered and accredited postsecondary education institutions; (h) undertake periodic academic audits of institutions offering postsecondary education in Mauritius; (ha) monitor the functioning of such independent rating system with regard to post-secondary education as may be set up; and (i) do such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of its objects under this section. (2) In the performance of its functions, the Commission shall have regard to— (a) the educational, cultural, social and economic needs of Mauritius; (b) the promotion of the most effective use of available resources; and (c) the need to encourage students to take advantage of the postsecondary institutions in Mauritius. [S. 4A inserted by s. 4 (c) of Act 18 of 2005 w.e.f. 1 July 2005; s. 30 (b) of Act 17 of 2007 w.e.f. 22 August 2007; amended by s. 44 (a) of Act 27 of 2013 w.e.f. 1 April 2014.] T7 – 3 [Issue 6] Tertiary Education Commission Act