The Directorate of Institutional Advancement is responsible for managing the University’s reputation through media relations, brand management, outreach, strategic marketing, digital communications, community, public relations, and Supporting the University management in achieving the aims and objectives outlined within the University Strategy. Branding and brand positioning development and the production of toolkits required for its implementation across the University and beyond is one of the key roles of the unit. As such the mandate of the Institutional Advancement Unit extends into the external and internal publics of the university. Maintaining a healthy relationship between the University and its stakeholders is a vital role that the Directorate of Institutional Advancement plays directly or indirectly.
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The Directorate of Planning at Busitema University plays a crucial role in managing and coordinating the development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of university-wide planning, investment, and resource mobilization processes. This report outlines the key responsibilities and activities undertaken by the directorate to fulfill its mandate and support the University's mission. The Directorate of Planning is responsible for providing strategic leadership and management to the department. Its core focus lies in facilitating strategic planning processes across the University, ensuring effective policy formulation and planning decisions in consultation with other University units, and managing research projects that align with strategic planning initiatives. The directorate leads and facilitates strategic planning exercises across various University units by bringing together key stakeholders; it ensures that the University's strategic objectives are aligned with its mission and vision. A comprehensive Institutional research program is vital to support the University's mission effectively. The Directorate of Planning takes the lead in developing such a program, which aids in evidence-based decision-making and long-term planning.
The Quality Assurance Directorate provides leadership and collaborates closely with the Academic Registrar, Deans of Faculties, and Heads of Departments to ensure academic quality and standards are maintained and enhanced throughout the University. It also establishes quality assurance policies and oversees University-wide initiatives. Managing human resources within the directorate is another crucial aspect, including staff deployment, motivation, and appraisal. The directorate devises appropriate qualitative and quantitative measures and performance indicators for quality assurance and internal procedures. It monitors and implements changes to regulations and procedures to comply with requirements from relevant professional bodies. Additionally, the directorate manages the accreditation of the University's Academic programs, reviews departmental reports, and ensures compliance with quality assurance standards.
The Directorate of Graduate School Research, and Innovation at Busitema University plays a crucial role in achieving the university's vision of becoming a center of academic and professional excellence in science, technology, and innovation. The Directorate is charged with coordinating and regulating graduate training, workshops, and information sessions for ethics reviews, funding applications, and award opportunities. Read More
The purpose of this office is to manage and provide ICT technical and support services to all academic and administrative units across the University. The office is headed by the Director, who is responsible to the University Secretary. The ICT Directorate aims to provide effective support to various functions within the university, including academics, research, outreach, and administration. One of their key goals is to ensure the proper and efficient use of ICT resources to benefit the university's operations. Additionally, the Directorate focuses on ensuring its own sustainability to effectively carry out its tasks. The ICT Directorate takes the lead in managing and maintaining all ICT-related developments and activities. They have the overall ownership of the technical and professional aspects of ICT design and implementation. Read More
The Department of Legal Affairs is in charge of giving legal advice to the University Council, Management, and other University organs regarding the preparation of agreements, contracts, memoranda, and other legal documents. It gives clear oral and written interpretations of laws and other statutory instruments relevant to the University, as well as ensuring and facilitating the University's compliance with the specified policies, regulations, and guidelines governing employees, students, and administration
The mandate for the Estates Unit at Busitema University encompasses several crucial responsibilities. Firstly, they are responsible for the maintenance of all infrastructure and vehicles within the university premises. This includes both minor civil, mechanical, and electrical works, which can be carried out through either Force Account or contracting methods. Additionally, the Estates Unit plays a pivotal role in the development and supervision of capital projects and services, ensuring their successful implementation. They are entrusted with the safe custody of the university's assets, safeguarding valuable resources. Another key aspect of their role involves providing technical guidance to the University's Council and other departments, contributing their expertise to various decision-making processes. Lastly, the Estates Unit is involved in the planning of infrastructural projects, considering short, medium, and long-term needs to ensure the university's facilities are well-equipped for the future
The mandate of the Gender mainstreaming is to mainstream gender in the University functions of teaching and learning; research and innovations; knowledge transfer partnerships and networking and support services. This stretches to promote gender and equity responsiveness in the provision of goods and services to Busitema University community and stakeholders who include members of staff and students, University Council and Senate including their committees, consultants, vendors, service providers, and any other stakeholder of the University who engages in University activities, business, or transactions. The Directorate achieves its mandate through application and utilization of gender related international, national, and institutional policies that protect and promote such group rights and interests.
Busitema University Fund (SMC) Limited is a private arm of the University that started operating on 3rd October in 2018 and Busitema University Council is its sole owner. The Tenure has stood up for a taste of time i.e. for Four (4) years. The company is located in Busia, Busitema sub-county in Busitema University grounds along Tororo - Kampala Highway.
The company’s purpose is to utilize the assets of the University to generate revenues to subsidize government funding. The company manages the University’s extensive assets which include; properties, projects and enterprises either directly or indirectly through subsidiaries.