The Governance of Cavendish University Zambia is structured according to the requirements of the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013 of the Laws of Zambia and the Statutes of Cavendish University Zambia.
The Council governs the University and is constituted according to the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013 of the Laws of Zambia. The responsibilities of Council include determining the vision, mission, objectives, goals, strategies and policies of the University. The Council is also responsible for maintaining an ethical and efficient environment that is conducive to the fulfilment of the mission of the University and the financial sustainability of the University.
The Senate is responsible for all academic affairs of the University and is constituted according to the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013 of the Laws of Zambia and the statutes of University.
The Chancellor is the titular head of the University and is responsible for conferring degrees and awards of the University at graduation.
The Vice Chancellor is the Chair of Senate, the Secretary to the Council and the head of the University.
The Executive Director is the head of operations of the University and works collaboratively with the Vice Chancellor on the day to day leadership of the University.
