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Makerere University Annual Report 2017 Makerere University ANNUAL REPORT 2017 1 2 VISION To be the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa MISSION To provide innovative teaching, learning, research and services responsive to national and global needs VALUES Allegiance to the Institution Integrity Professionalism Customer Responsiveness Openness to Diversity i Message from Chairperson of Council On behalf of Makerere University Council, I congratulate the Vice Chancellor and the Management team, all staff and students upon the achievements realized in the Year 2017. My special appreciation goes to Members of Makerere University Council for the commitment and teamwork in steering this institution. The University Council has continued to provide strategic oversight aligned to the University Vision - To be the leading institution of academic excellence and innovations in Africa. The University Council warmly welcomed Professor Barnabas Nawangwe who was installed as Vice Chancellor of Makerere University on 14th September, 2017. Professor Nawangwe succeedes Professor John Ddumba-Ssentamu who completed his fi ve (5) year term of service. Professor Nawangwe becomes the 11th Vice Chancellor of Makerere University since the University was re-established as an autonomous institution in 1970. I look forward to his dedicated service to this great institution. The University also thanked and bid farewell to the Vice Chancellor Professor Ddumba-Ssentamu who served the institution with distinction. Taking stock of the year 2017, Makerere University Council received and considered business from the relevant Committees and other University organs. Council deliberations underscore the core functions of the University whose key highlights for the year include: a) Harmonisation and restructuring of academic programmes which is a continious process to ensure the University remains relevant to its changing environment. b) Operationalisation of the Open – Distance and e-learning (ODeL) Policy spearheaded by the College of Education and External Studies. c) Council has recommitted 3% of the gross University budget to ICT to give priority to sustaining ICT services and systems. In FY 2017/18 UGX1.4billion was committed for revamping and maintenance of University ICT and UGX1.8 billion for bandwidth. d) The launch of the Staff Medical Insurance Scheme (SMIS) cover by IAA Healthcare, a member of the International Medical Group (IMG). The scheme will enable the University staff access medical care and reduce on the University fi nancial requirement towards health care. The year was more peaceful than previous years with less overt staff and student unrest. I want to thank all the stakeholders for having worked harmoniously to avoid un-necessary confrontations that put strain on real time operations and processes of the University all our stakeholders. The Visitation Committee Report instituted by the Visitor submitted its report. The report highlights key policy and operational issues affecting not only Makerere University but other public and private universities in Uganda. The Committee instituted by the University to review the report has synthesised issues for the Government White Paper on higher education. The Committee has further identifi ed quick wins in improving the operations of the University. We, as Council, are glad that Government has continued with its promise to enhance the salaries of both Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff. Council and Management will continue to engage Government in this effort to enhance harmony and reduce discontent among staff which equally affects students and other stakeholders. ii The University is still constrained in its developments and operations due to inadequate fi nancing, both from Government and fee-paying students. I encourage Management to continuously engage and sensitise students to comply with the Fees Policy. I also appeal to students and parents to ensure timely payment of tuition and other dues to ensure that the University remains functional. The delay by students to adhere to the Fees Policy continues to be a major challenge for effi cient service delivery. I also continue to encourage all the students to adhere to the Rules and Regulations gazetted by Council and to encourage Management to develop a student compliance framework to these rules and regulations. In our endeavour to diversify our sources of income, I am glad to report that our efforts for resource mobilisation entrusted with the Makerere University Endowment Fund and the Makerere University Holding Company representing the University’s quest for fi nancial sustainability have begun to show presence. The Endowment Fund held the inaugural run to create awareness for the Fund and to lay the foundation for resource mobilisation and investment in Makerere University. I want to thank the organisers of the inaugural MakRUN 2017 and all the stakeholders, well-wishers, staff and students for the encouraging response we received. Equally, the Makerere University Holdings Limited (Mak Holdings) hosted the Makerere University Property Investor Conference to market University properties and projects. The Conference offered a platform to present to Investors the available opportunities in the University. We appeal to all stakeholders to continue embracing these initiatives. University Council greatly appreciates Government support in the infrastructure development of the University. We continue to appeal to government and other stakeholders for additional support in improving the University infrastructure to create an environment befi tting of the premier University in Uganda. We thank the partnership with KCCA which has enabled us improve the road network that has not only eased mobility across the main campus but improved the general environment. I fi nally address myself to issues of students’ welfare and security. I want to thank the Convocation for the contribution and work so far undertaken on erection of a portion of the perimeter wall. In that same effort, there is extension of the perimeter wall construction under the Memorandum of Understanding between Makerere and Kampala City Council Authority. These efforts on the perimeter wall will reduce the porous borders of the University. We still call upon the H.E The President to honour his pledge to fund the perimeter wall construction to its completion in order to improve the security of all persons and property within the main Makerere University Campus. This Annual Report gives an overview of the achievements and challenges over the 2017 calendar year. I trust you will fi nd this Annual Report both informative and interesting to read, as We Build for the Future. Eng. Dr Charles Wana-Etyem Chairperson of Council iii Foreword This report is produced within the framework of the Universitie and ther Tertiary Institutions Act 2001 as amended. It highlights the accomplishments of Makerere University over the calendar year 2017. I am glad to report that academic excellence at Makerere University was rewarded in great measure both nationally and in the international arena as seen from the improved rankings from the various league tables. A number of awards and other honours bestowed upon our scholars, staff and students. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our academic staff whose outstanding performance was recognized globally. To further strengthen and consolidate Makerere University contribution to the national and international agenda, the University has continued to place emphasis on providing quality higher education as well as research and innovations that respond to emerging development challenges and remain relevant in the national and global arena as espoused by our Mission To provide innovative teaching, learning, research and services responsive to national and global needs. Special thanks go to the Government of Uganda for the support and contribution towards enhancing the salaries of both Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff. We are optimistic that future disruptions of activities within the University will be minimised through this development. I appeal to students and parents to adhere with the Fees Policy and ensure timely payment of tuition and other dues for the University to remain functional and effi cient in service delivery. I encourage all the students to make dialogue as a means of resolving confl icts and ensure their actions and reactions adhere to the Rules and Regulations gazetted by Council. We are grateful to the development partners and the Government of Uganda for the support in advancing the frontiers of knowledge through research and innovations. The support has tremendously improved the research infrastructure leading to increase in research output and dissemination of knowledge to meet the country’s development needs. The support to the human resource function has also improved the Academic staff profi le. We are proud of the key milestones registered under the Makerere University Holding Company Ltd. and Makerere University Endowment Fund. The 2017 inaugural MakRUN organised by the Endowment Fund and the Investors conference organised by Makerere University Holding Company Ltd is a true testimony that the University is making positive steps to mobilize and grow resources of the University for the current and future generations. I would like to thank the entire University community for the support and valuable work in the past year. I also take this opportunity to reach out to the alumni wherever they are, friends, well-wishers and partners to support our initiatives
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