University Senate

Subject to the provisions of The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Amendment Act the Senate shall be responsible for the organization, control and direction of the academic matters of the University and as such the Senate shall be in charge of the teaching, research and the general standards of education and research and their assessment in the University.

Without prejudice to the generality of subsection above the Senate shall;

  • initiate the academic policy of the University and advise the University Council on the required facilities to implement the policy;
  • direct and regulate the instruction programme and the structure of any degree, diploma or certificate course within the University;
  • advise the University Council regarding the eligibility and qualifications of persons for admission to courses leading to the award of degree, diploma, certificate or other award of the University;
  • make regulations regarding the content and academic standard of any course of study in respect of a degree, diploma, or certificate or other wards.
  • make regulations regarding the standard of proficiency to be attained in each examination for a degree diploma, certificate or other award by the University.
  • decide which persons have reached the standard of proficiency and are fit for the award of any degree, diploma, certificate or other awards of the University.
  • advise the University Council on the promotion, coordination, control and general direction of research in the University.
  • consider and report to the University Council on any matter relating to, or in connection with the academic work of the University.

The Senate may deprive any person of a degree, diploma, certificate or other award of a Public University if after due inquiry it is found that the award was obtained through fraud or dishonourable or scandalous conduct.

A person deprived of an award under the subsection above may appeal to the University Council against the decision of the Senate.

The Senate may delegate any of its powers or functions to a faculty, school, board of studies or Committee as the Senate may consider fit.

Name Constituency
Prof. Joy C Kwesiga Vice Chancellor /Chairperson
Prof. Johnny Mugisha DVC (Academic Affairs)
Canon Johnson B Munono University Secretary
Mr. Amos Tukamushaba Dean of Students
Dr. Bernard Bazirake University Librarian
Mr. Gad Twesigye University Bursar
Dr. Albert Byamigisha Government Representative
Mr. Benjamin Turyahikayo Government Representative
Mr. Herbert Baryayebwa Government Representative
Assoc. Prof. Katusiimeh Mesharch Walto Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences
Assoc. Prof Wilson Bamwerinde Dean, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental sciences
Prof. James K. Tumwine Dean, School of Medicine
Assoc Prof. Businge Phelix Mbabazi Dean, Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science
Dr. Charlotte Kabaseke Dean, Faculty of Law
Assoc. Prof. Francis Akena Dean, Faculty of Education
Prof. Siraje Kaaya Dean, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences
Assoc. Prof. Lawerence Muhwezi Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Technology, Applied Design and Fine Art
Prof. Sabiti Makara Chief, Directorate of Graduate Training
Dr. David Majariwa Chief, Institute of Language Studies
Dr. Christine Ampumuza Chief, Institute of Tourism and Hospitality
Dr. Julius A. Arinaitwe Chief, Directorate of Research and Grants
Ms. Chantal Ingabire Representative, Convocation
Mr. Isaac Tweterane Administrative Staff Representative
Ms. Jackline Okello Administrative Staff Representative
Assoc. Prof. Hellen Byamugisha Representative, Faculty of Computing, Library and Information Science
Prof. J. C. Lule Representative, School of Medicine
Prof. Sabiti Makara Representative, Faculty of Social Sciences
Assoc Prof. Turyahebwa Abanis Representative, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences
Assoc. Prof. Tabukeli Musigi Ruhiiga Representative, Faculty of Education
Prof. Ruth Mukama Representative, Institute of Language Studies
Dr. Fiona Mutekanga Representative, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Atuheire Precious Guild Minister of Education
Masereka Allan Students’ Representative
Dean, Faculty of Science
Mr. Narcicir Tibenderana Academic Registrar /Secretary to Senate

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