University Senate is the academic policy organ and is responsible for the organization, control and direction of the academic matters of the University.
KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY MEMBERSHIP OF SENATE AND ITS COMMITTEES
Senate Membership
1 | Prof. Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya | Vice Chancellor/Chairperson |
2 | Prof. Maria G. N. Musoke | Deputy Vice Chancellor (A & A) |
3 | Assoc. Prof. Fabian Nabugoomu | Deputy Vice Chancellor (FA) |
4 | Mr. Charles Okello | University Secretary |
5 | Mr. Kasirye Bukulu Steven | University Bursar |
6 | Ms. Eliz Nassali State | University Librarian |
7 | Ms. Mildred Tibananuka | Dean of Students |
8 | Dr. Stephen Kasumba | Dean, School of Management and Entrepreneurship |
9 | Assoc. Prof. Bosco Bua | Dean, Faculty of Vocational Studies |
10 | Dr. Michael Kyakula | Dean, Faculty of Engineering |
11 | Dr. Justus Kwetegyeka | Dean, Faculty of Science |
12 | Dr. Elizabeth Kyazike | Dean, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences |
13 | Assoc. Prof. Joyce Ayikoru Asiimwe | Dean, Faculty of Education |
14 | Dr. Lawrence Eron | Dean, Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation |
15 | Assoc. Prof. Muhamud N. Wambede | Dean, KyU Graduate School |
16 | Dr. Proscovia Namubiru Ssentamu | Rep. from MoES |
17 | Dr. Mary Goretti Nakabugo | Rep. from MoES |
18 | Prof. Patrick James Mangheni | Rep. from MoES |
19 | Assoc. Prof. Habib Kato | Rep. Faculty of Vocational |
20 | Prof. Eric R. R. Mucunguzi | Rep. Faculty of Science |
21 | Assoc. Prof. J. B. Okech | Rep. Faculty of Special Needs |
22 | Assoc. Prof. James Kagaari | Rep. Faculty of Education |
23 | Assoc. Prof. John Baptist Matovu | Rep. Faculty of Arts and Social |
24 | Mr. Charles Mukooza | Rep. KYUSASA |
25 | Mr. Allex Tumuhimbise | Rep. NUEI |
26 | Mr. Benjamin Turyahikayo | Rep. NTC’s |
27 | Mr. Tunduru Jonathan | H.E Guild President |
28 | Ms. Penpal Kyasiimire | H.E Vice Guild President |
29 | Dr. Annie Begumisa | Academic Registrar/Secretary |
30 | Mr. Rueben Twinomujuni | Senior Public Relations |
Terms of Reference
- 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 courses 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 awards for the University.
- Make regulations regarding the content and academic standard or any course of study in respect of a degree, diploma, or certificate or other awards.
- Make regulations regarding the standard of proficiency to be attained in each examination for a degree, diploma, certificate or other awards by the University.
- Decide which persons have reached the standard of proficiency and are fir 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.
SENATE BOARD(S) & COMMITTEES
Membership
Prof. Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya (V.C) | Chairperson
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Prof. Maria G. N. Musoke (Academic Affairs) | Member |
Dr. Justus Kwetegyeka (Science) | Member |
Dr. Elizabeth Kyazike (Arts & Soc. Sciences) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Joyce Ayikoru Asiimwe (Educ.) | Member |
Dr. Lawrence Eron (SNR) | Member |
Dr. Stephen Kasumba (SOME.) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Muhamud N. Wambedde (Grad Sch) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Bosco Bua (Voc Studies) | Member |
Dr. Michael Kyakula (Engineering) | Member |
Mr. Charles Okello (US) | Member |
Mr. Evarist Bainomugisha (UB) | Member |
Ms. Mildred Tibananuka (Dean of Students) | Member |
Mrs. Mary Nabbosa Kyagaba (Ag. UL) | Member |
Dr. Annie Begumisa (Academic Registrar) | Secretary |
Terms of Reference
1. To recommend admission guidelines/criteria to be approved by Senate.
2. To recommend the intake capacities per programme for consideration of Senate and subsequent approval of Council.
3. To initiate and recommend policies regarding admission of special categories of candidates (disability, gender, sports, biological scheme and regional balance) for consideration by Senate and approval of Council.
4. To select and recommend qualifying candidates to the various undergraduate programmes offered in the University.
5. To allocate subject combinations where applicable to candidates admitted to the Faculties/Schools.
6 To carry out any other duty as may be assigned by Senate.
Membership
Dr. Elizabeth Kyazike (Arts & Soc. Sciences) | Chairperson |
Dr. Michael Kyakula (Engineering) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Joyce Ayikoru Asiimwe (Educ | Member |
Prof. Eric R. R. Mucunguzi (Rep. Science) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. J.B. Okech (Rep. SNR) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Habib Kato (Rep. Voc Studies | Member |
Dr. Proscovia Namubiru Ssentamu (Rep. MoES) | Member |
Ms. Claire Ninsiima (Senior Legal Officer) | Member |
Prof. Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya (V.C) | Ex-Officio |
Prof. Maria G. N. Musoke (Academic Affairs | Ex-Officio |
Dr. Annie Begumisa (Academic Registrar) | Secretary |
Terms of Reference
- To receive from the Academic Registrar and approve the Examination Time Tables.
- To initiate, review and recommend to Senate, examination regulations for consideration and approval by Council.
- To monitor the implementation of and adherence to, the examinations regulations.
- To receive, consider and recommend to Senate identified external examiners for under graduate for appointment.
- To analyse consolidated internal and external examination reports from the Academic Registrar and Report to Senate.
- To receive and consider examination irregularities (Malpractice, leakage etc) and forward with recommendations all those that warrant disciplinary action to Senate.
- To carry out any other duty as may be assigned by Senate.
Membership
Assoc. Prof. Habib Kato (Rep. Voc Studies) | Chairperson |
Dr. Elizabeth Kyazike (Arts & Soc. Sciences) | Member |
Dr. Stephen Kasumba (SOME.) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Bosco Bua (Voc Studies) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Joyce Ayikoru Asiimwe (Educ) | Member |
Prof. Maria G. N. Musoke (Academic Affairs) | Ex-Officio |
Dr. Proscovia Namubiru Ssentamu (Rep. MoE) | Member |
Prof. Eric R. R. Mucunguzi (Rep. Science) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Habib Kato (Rep. Voc Studies | Member |
Ms. Claire Ninsiima (Senior Legal Officer) | Co-opted |
Dr. Annie Begumisa (Academic Registrar) | Secretary |
Terms of Reference
- To receive and consider examination results from Humanities based Faculties/Schools/Institutes /other Tertiary Institutions.
- To recommend examination results to Senate for approval.
- To receive and consider Internal and External Examiners Reports from the Academic Registrar
- To consider cases for discontinuation, deregistration, suspension and retakes and recommend them to Senate for appropriate action.
- To bring to the knowledge of Senate any matters affecting the academic performance of Students and Staff for appropriate action.
- To carry out any other duty as may be assigned by Senate.
Membership
Assoc. Prof. John Bosco Okech (Rep. SNR) | Chairperson |
Dr. Justus Kwetegyeka (Science) | Member |
Dr. Michael Kyakula (Engineering) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Joyce Ayikoru Asiimwe (Educ) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Bosco Bua (Voc Studies) | Member |
Dr. Proscovia Namubiru Ssentamu (Rep. MoES) | Member |
Prof. Maria G. N. Musoke (Academic Affairs) | Ex-Officio |
Assoc. Prof. Habib Kato (Rep. Voc. Studies) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. James Kagaari (Rep. Education) | Member |
Ms. Claire Ninsiima (Senior Legal Officer) | Co-opted |
Dr. Annie Begumisa (Academic Registrar | Secretary |
Terms of Reference
- To receive and consider examination results from the Science based Faculties/Schools/Institutes /other Tertiary Institutions.
- To recommend examination results to Senate for approval.
- To receive and consider Internal and External Examiners Reports from the Academic Registrar.
- To consider cases for discontinuation, deregistration, suspension and retakes and recommend them to Senate for appropriate action.
- To bring to the knowledge of Senate any matter affecting students’ performance for appropriate action.
- To carry out any other duty as may be assigned by Senate
Membership
Assoc. Prof. Fabian Nabugoomu (F &A) | Chairperson |
Mr. Charles Okello (US) | Member |
Mr. Evarist Bainomugisha (UB) | Member |
Mrs. Mary Nabbosa Kyagaba (Ag. UL) | Member |
Dr. Justus Kwetegyeka (Science) | Member |
Dr. Elizabeth Kyazike (Arts & Soc. Sciences | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Joyce Ayikoru Asiimwe (Educ.) | Member |
Dr. Lawrence Eron (SNR) | Member |
Dr. Stephen Kasumba (SOME.) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Muhamud N. Wambedde (Grad Sch) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Bosco Bua (Voc Studies) | Member |
Dr. Michael Kyakula (Engineering) | Member |
Mr. Charles Mukooza (Rep. KYUSASA) | Member |
Mr. Tumuhimbise Allex (Rep. NUEI) | Member |
Prof. Patrick James Manghen (Rep. from MoES) | Member |
Dr. Annie Begumisa (Academic Registrar) | Co-opted |
Mr. Richard K. Manano (DHR) | Secretary |
Terms of Reference
- To receive and consider a training needs programmes from Faculty/School and Administrative Units
- To Develop a staff Development based on the need of each faculty/School/Administrative Unit
- To advise on staff development
- To initiate and recommend a staff development policy.
- To review the staff development policy and recommend to Senate for action
- To receive and consider progress reports from Faculty/School / Administrative Units on Staff Development.
- To receive and consider applications from Faculty/School/Administrative Units.
- To Develop Regulations and Guidelines for Staff Development
- To carry out any other duty as may be assigned by Senate.
Membership
Prof. Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya (V.C) | Chairperson |
Prof. Maria G. N. Musoke (Academic Affairs) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Fabian Nabugoomu (DVC F &A) | Member |
Mrs. Mary Nabbosa Kyagaba (Ag. UL) | Member |
Dr. Justus Kwetegyeka (Science) | Member |
Dr. Elizabeth Kyazike (Arts & Soc. Science) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Joyce Ayikoru Asiimwe (Educ.) | Member |
Dr. Lawrence Eron (SNR) | Member |
Dr. Stephen Kasumba (SOME.) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Muhamud N. Wambedde (Grad Sch) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Bosco Bua (Voc Studies) | Member |
Dr. Michael Kyakula (Engineering) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Habib Kato (Rep. Voc. Studies) | Member |
Dr. Mary Goretti Nakabugo (Rep MoES) | Member |
Dr. Annie Begumisa (Academic Registrar) | Secretary |
Terms of Reference
- To develop/review graduate guidelines and regulations for Graduate programmes.
- To determine the intake capacities for all the Graduate Programmes for consideration by Senate.
- To receive, consider and recommend to Senate, proposed new and reviewed graduate academic programmes.
- To consider and make recommendations to Senate on Graduate Examination results.
- To consider and make recommendations to Senate on research supervision and examination of graduate students.
- To spearhead the establishment of a Graduate think tank and graduate research agenda.
- To initiate and promote strategic partnerships and alliances with other Universities and agencies.
- To carry out any other duty as may be assigned by Senate.
Membership:
Prof. Maria G. N. Musoke (Academic Affairs) | Chairperson |
Mr. Charles Okello (US) | Member |
Mr. Evarist Bainomugisha (UB) | Member |
Mrs. Mary Nabbosa Kyagaba (Ag. UL) | Member |
Dr. Justus Kwetegyeka (Science) | Member |
Dr. Elizabeth Kyazike (Arts & Soc. Sciences) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Joyce Ayikoru Asiimwe (Educ.) | Member |
Dr. Lawrence Eron (SNR) | Member |
Dr. Stephen Kasumba (SOME.) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Muhamud N. Wambedde (Grad Sch) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Bosco Bua (Voc. Studies) | Member |
Dr. Michael Kyakula (Engineering) | Member |
Mr. Charles Mukooza (Rep. KYUSASA) | Member |
Mr. Richard K. Manano (DHR) | Co-opted |
Ms. Claire Ninsiima (Senior Legal Officer) | Co-opted |
Prof. Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya (V.C) | Ex-Officio |
Assoc. Prof. Fabian Nabugoomu (F &A) | Ex- Officio |
Dr. Annie Begumisa (Academic Registrar) | Secretary |
Terms of Reference
- To review and promote adherence to the research and publications policy and guidelines.
- To solicit funds for Research and Publications
- To ensure that funds sourced from outside by members of staff are declared to the University and that the members of staff give the Committee a report on the research or publication that has been completed
- To manage funds for research, publications, conferences and public lectures.
- To consider and recommend disbursement set guidelines for disbursement of funds for Research and Publications.
- To develop, review and promote the University research agenda.
- To receive and consider research proposals.
- To recommend registration of research proposals to the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology.
- To prepare and submit to Senate bi- annual reports on research and publications including performance of funds.
- To carry out any other duty as may be assigned by Senate.
Membership:
Prof. Maria G. N. Musoke (Academic Affairs) | Chairperson |
Dr. Justus Kwetegyeka (Science) | Member |
Dr. Elizabeth Kyazike (Arts & Soc. Sciences | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Joyce Ayikoru Asiimwe (Educ.) | Member |
Dr. Lawrence Eron (SNR) | Member |
Dr. Stephen Kasumba (SOME.) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Muhamud N. Wambedde (Grad Sch) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Bosco Bua (Voc Studies) | Member |
Dr. Michael Kyakula (Engineering) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. James Kagaari (Rep. Educ.) | Member |
Mr. Evarist Bainomugisha (UB) | Member |
Ms. Mildred Tibananuka (Dean of Students) | Member |
Mr. German Amanya (GP) | Member |
Ms. Penpal Kyasiimire (VGP) | Member |
Prof. Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya (V.C) | Ex-Officio |
Dr. Mary Goretti Nakabugo (Rep MoES) | Member |
A Representative of KyU Convocation | Co-opted |
Dr. Annie Begumisa (Academic Registrar) | Secretary |
Terms of Reference
- To initiate and direct the ITCSP Policy
- To foster Public Private Partnerships in the placement and training students on ITCSP.
- To guide Faculties/Schools to initiate Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Students’ placement.
- To receive and consider budgets for ITCSP activities from Faculty/School and submit to Senate.
- To ensure that the ITCSP Committee at each Faculty/School is established and operational.
- To vet and recommend to Senate supervisors from Faculties/Schools for the ITCSP activities.
- To set and recommend minimum standards for assessing ITCSP Activities
- To receive and consider reports on ITCSP Supervision and External Examination from Faculty/School ITCSP Committee and recommend to Senate.
- To carry out any other duty as may be assigned by Senate.
Membership:
Two members of Council (Council shall decide on the Chairperson)
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Assoc. Prof. James Kagaari (Rep. Education) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. J.B. Okech (Rep. SNR) | Member |
Prof. Eric R. R. Mucunguzi (Rep. Science) | Member |
Prof. Eric R. R. Mucunguzi (Rep. Science) | Member |
Mr. Charles Mukooza (Rep. KYUSASA) | Member |
Mr. Alex Tumuhimbise (Rep. NUEI) | Member |
Prof. Patrick James Mangheni (Rep. MoES) | Member |
One Special Needs Representative from Council | Member |
Mr. German Amanya (GP) | Member |
Sr. Dr. Mary Goretti Kaahwa | Co-opted/Secretary |
Terms of Reference
- To ensure the implementation and promote the Quality Assurance Policy from the University Council to Sections and Units in the University.
- To monitor and co-ordinate standards of practice to enhance the quality of practice in the University.
- To receive, consider and recommend to Senate guidelines for evaluation of Academic and Administrative programmes, processes and procedures.
- To maintain continuing improvements to promote standards in the University.
- To develop Quality Assurance practices, guidelines and advisory statements.
- To receive reports for approval, monitor and evaluate the standards and quality of academic programmes.
- To carry out any other duty assigned by Senate.
Membership:
Prof. Maria G. N. Musoke (Academic Affairs) | Chairperson |
Assoc. Prof. Fabian Nabugoomu (DVCF &A) | Member |
Mrs. Mary Nabbosa Kyagaba (Ag. UL) | Member |
Dr. Justus Kwetegyeka (Science) | Member |
Dr. Elizabeth Kyazike (Arts & Soc. Sciences) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Joyce Ayikoru Asiimwe (Educ.) | Member |
Dr. Lawrence Eron (SNR) | Member |
Dr. Stephen Kasumba (SOME.) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Muhamud N. Wambedde (Grad Sch) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Bosco Bua (Rep. Voc Studies) | Member |
Dr. Michael Kyakula (Engineering) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. J. B. Okech (Rep.SNR) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. James Kagaari (Rep. Educ) | Member |
Prof. Eric R.R. Mucunguzi (Rep. Science) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Habib Kato (Rep. Voc. Studies) | Member |
Mr. Joses Tegyeza (DP&D) | Member |
Dr. John Okuonzi (Dir. ICT) | Member |
Dr. Annie Begumisa (Academic Registrar) | Member |
Terms of Reference
- To receive, consider harmonise and recommend to Senate, submissions and proposals for new and reviewed undergraduate academic programmes
- To receive, consider and timetable academic programs per semester
- To carry out any other duty as may be assigned by Senate.
Membership:
Prof. Maria G. N. Musoke (Academic Affairs) | Chairperson |
Mr. Charles Okello (US) | Member |
Dr. Annie Begumisa (Academic Registrar) | Member |
Mr. Evarist Bainomugisha (UB ) | Member |
Dr. Michael Kyakula (Engineering) | Member |
Dr. Elizabeth Kyazike (Arts & Soc. Sciences) | Member |
Prof. Eric R. R. Mucunguzi (Rep. Science) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Habib Kato (Rep. Voc. Studies) | Member |
Dr. Mary Goretti Nakabugo (Rep MoES) | Member |
A Graduate student at minimum Masters Level | Co-opted |
Dr. John Okuonzi (Dir. ICT) | Co-opted |
Mr. German Amanya (GP) | Member |
Prof. Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya (V.C) | Ex-Officio |
Mrs. Mary Nabbosa Kyagaba (Ag. UL) | Secretary |
Terms of Reference
- To consider the information needs and service requirements of the University and make recommendations to Senate.
- To contribute to the development and review of policies relevant to the University Library and Information services to ensure the best possible support is provided.
- To receive, consider and review plans and budgets of the Library and Information Services in line with the University’s priorities.
- To ensure that Faculty/School Library and Information Services Committees are established and operational.
- To carry out any other duty as may be assigned by Senate.
Membership:
Dr. Lawrence Eron (SNR) | Chairperson |
Mrs. Stella Muwereza (US) | Member |
Mrs. Adda Nabwire Amanya (Rep. UB) | Member |
Mr. William Ngabirano (Rep. Dean of Students) | Member |
Mr. Charles Mukooza (Rep. KYUSASA) | Member |
Mr. Alex Tumuhimbise (Rep. NUEI) | Member |
Prof. Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya (V.C) | Ex-Officio |
Dr. Annie Begumisa (Academic Registrar) | Secretary |
Mr. Ambrose Aryeija (Estates Officer) | Co-opted |
Mr. Andrew Mugarura (Chief Security Officer | Co-opted |
Ms. Jennifer Sibbo (Public Relations Officer) | Co-opted |
Mr. Emmanuel Mutungi (HoD Art & Industrial Design) | Co-opted |
Dr. Evelyn Isingoma (HoD, H N & H E | Co-opted |
Ms. Solome Katasi (HoD) | Co-opted |
Dr. Rose Mary Nabadda (Director, Medical Services) | Co-opted |
Mr. Bright Mugisha (Chairperson, Convocation) | Co-opted |
Ms. Juliet Namulindwa (Chairperson Regalia Sub-Committee) | Co-opted |
Mr. Musa Kirenzi (Senior Security Officer) | Co-opted |
Terms of Reference
- To plan and prepare for the official University Academic functions.
- To work out and present budgets for University Academic functions to Senate for approval.
- To review and approve the Guest lists
- To hold evaluation meetings and make reports to Senate.
- To carry out any other duty as may be assigned by Senate.
Membership:
Prof. Maria G. N. Musoke (Academic Affairs | Chairperson |
Ms. Mildred Tibananuka (Dean of Students) | Member |
Dr. Elizabeth Kyazike (Arts & Soc. Sciences) | Member |
Dr. Justus Kwetegyeka (Science) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Joyce Ayikoru Asiimwe (Educ.) | Member |
Dr. Lawrence Eron (SNR) | Member |
Dr. Stephen Kasumba (SOME.) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Muhamud N. Wambedde (Grad Sch) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Bosco Bua (Voc Studies) | Member |
Dr. Michael Kyakula (Engineering) | Member |
Mr. Evarist Bainomugisha (UB) | Member |
Mrs. Mary Nabbosa Kyagaba (Ag. UL) | Member |
Ms. Claire Ninsiima (Senior Legal Officer | Co-opted |
Sr. Dr. Mary Goretti Kaahwa (D Q & A) | Co-opted |
Dr. Annie Begumisa (Academic Registrar) | Secretary |
Terms of Reference
- To receive and consider applications for affiliation
- To conduct on-site visits to assess the suitability of Institutions intending to affiliate to the University and report to and advise Senate.
- To monitor the implementation of the University Academic Programmes in the Affiliated Institutions.
- To carry out any other duty as may be assigned by Senate.
Membership:
Prof. Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya (V.C) | Chairperson |
Mr. Charles Okello (US) | Member |
Mr. Evarist Bainomugisha (UB) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Joyce Ayikoru Asiimwe (Educ.) | Member |
Dr. Michael Kyakula (Engineering) | Member |
Assoc. Prof. Bosco Bua (Voc Studies) | Member |
Dr. Elizabeth Kyazike (Arts & Soc. Sciences) | Member |
Prof. Patrick James Manghen (Rep. from MoES) | Member |
A Representative of the NTC Principals | Member |
A Representative of the PTC Principals | Member |
A Representative of the ECD Principals | Member |
Dr. Annie Begumisa (Academic Registrar) | Secretary |
The Committee may co-opt the following for Technical Guidance
- The KyU Head of Dept, Teacher Education
- The Commissioner, TIET
- A Representative, DES
- A Representative, NCDC
Terms of Reference
- To receive, consider and review Grade III, ECD and Technical programmes
- To receive and consider PTC and ECD Examination Results
- To discuss and recommend to Senate any matters relating to the Grade III, ECD and Technical programmes.
- To recommend to the MoES Grade III and ECD Examination Results for release to the Public.
- To carry out any other duty as may be assigned by Senate.