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 |