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88 General Information other examination relating to any course or failure without adequate reason to enter for an examination after completing the required course therefore or for any other good academic cause In the exercise of his discretion under this paragraph the Dean of the Faculty shall take into consideration any relevant representations made by the student or made on the student's behalf by the Dean of Students the Chaplain or the Medical Officer and the report of the Head of Depart- ment Heads of Department shall ensure that students are made fully aware of the possible consequences of failure to maintain the required academic standard Except for refusal of re-admission upon failure at University examinations no action shall be taken unless the student has received clear warning in writing on behalf of the Faculty at least one term or period equivalent in length in advance of the action which it is proposed to take in the absence of improvement in his academic standard All discretionary powers exercisable in relation to students who have failed to maintain the required academic standard including those who have faded University examinations shall be exercised by the Dean of the Faculty in consultation with the Head of Department and the Sub-Dean or in the case of the Faculty of Medical Science the Adviser of Studies or in the case of the Faculty of Theology by the Dean of the Faculty in consultation with the Dean of the College In no instance shall discretion be exercised adversely to the student without an opportunity having been given to him before final decision is taken to present either orally or in writing any relevant matter which he wishes to be taken into consideration decision to refuse re-admission to postgraduate student on the ground that he has not maintained the required academic standard shall be taken by the Dean of the Faculty after consultation with the Head of Department or in the case of the Faculty of Theology the Dean of the College and the student's supervisor and after con- sideration of any relevant matters which the student wishes to be taken into account DISCIPLINE RULES AND REGULATIONS The Principal is responsible for the maintenance of discipline among students of the CoUege other than those of the Theological Department The Dean is responsible for the maintenance of discipline among