Today. Alfred Kyaka, the Assistant Commissioner of Secondary Education of the Ministry of Education and Sports for the country visited the University to commend the work thus far and to convey the urgency for an increase of teacher preparation programs for Secondary Education in Uganda.
Alfred Kyaka is standing to the left of me.
One step forward! We were not listed on the NCHE website. I prepared an application for membership to the Inter University Council of East Africa, which requires a recommendation from the Executive Director of NCHE. It was perplexing to me that the university still was not listed on their website. I assume it was an oversight which has been corrected, accordingly on September 19th they finally added St. Ignatius University-Kabale to the list!
The recommendation permits access to Quality Assurance mechanisms from IUCEA as well as professional development on policy improvements, enforcement processes, data instrument tools, and many other mechanisms to monitor, evaluate and improve higher education access.
Hopefully, Bachelors of Arts and Science for Primary Education will appear on the list in November.
St. Ignatius University, Kabale – National Council for Higher Education
https://unche.or.ug/institution/st-ignatius-university-kabale/
Now
that the primary education application is at NCHE, I am catching up on some
Quality Assurance duties before preparing the Secondary Education Curriculum.
During this short period, there will be a search for content writers to assist.
Currently on my desk is the review of the Human Resource Manual and other policies that are in need of improvement, refinement, or development to assist with the day to day activities. I have completely revised the yearly Appraisal forms and developed rubrics. The Management Team will be reviewing them for amendments and for additional recommendations. After we have a final draft then we will have a quorum for approval before they may be forwarded to the University Governing Council. Looking forward for all current policies being developed to be approved quickly.
No exciting work for now.
Till next time.
Education Department Here We Go!
We are in a good place now! I am happy to state that all of the execution and administration for establishing the programs Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education, Bachelor of Science in Primary Education, and Diploma of Primary Education are complete. The three program structure applications for accreditation by the National Council of Higher Education is being submitted this week!
I have, with a few hiccups, led the launch for the Education Department at St. Ignatius University-Kabale. Now the work begins for accreditation in Secondary Education, as well as, an upgrade of the status of the University from a Provisional License to a full License as a Higher Education Institution by the governing body, National Council of Higher Education.
St. Ignatius University-Kabale is halfway to the finish line.
What
a nice day in Kabale, Uganda!
The Inauguration was a historical day, as it was the first Inauguration of the University and some members from the national government were able to attend.
It began with mass, then the blessings of the podium, chair, and mess. After the installation of both the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor occurred prior to the procession. In order to provide a detailed occurrence a news article and pictures are being shared below.
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| Management Team with the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor (I am standing next to the Bishop) |
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| Vice-Chancellor Fr. Maximiano next to Chancellor Bishop Callist |
St. Ignatius University - Kabale recently celebrated its
first year of inception. In accordance with this the inauguration of the
University will be held on August 24, 2024 to install the Chancellor and
Vice-Chancellor and the guest speaker is the Vice President of Uganda.
A press conference was held and here is the newsbreak:
A follow-up blog will be sent of the event.
Good bye for now.
The one event missionaries enjoy is meeting and spending time with other expats. It provides some comfort especially if you are the only expat at your site. I am glad to share that this weekend. I was able to meet two returning short stay expats in another district, the Codas. The Jennings, who are long stay missionary family in another village within the same Diocese were also invited to this weekend getaway.
We first went to St. Francis Hospital in Mutolere to visit the Codas and met expats from Germany while there. During the overnight stay we enjoyed great home cooked food which reminded us of our homeland. The fellowship was pleasant during the time spent there. Here is a photo of us after celebrating Sunday mass.
It
was nice visiting different areas of the country and participate in sight seeing.
Our next journey, which was adventures, had a few bumps but all in all fun. We
traveled to Lake Mutanda. The lodge has tents and house tree rooms. Very
Unique! So technically my first time I slept overnight in a tent. We were able
to walk on trails and take a boat tour.
I
am glad that I was invited. It allowed me to learn more about the Uganda
culture. Here are a few pictures of the Jennings and myself at the lake.
Today. Alfred Kyaka, the Assistant Commissioner of Secondary Education of the Ministry of Education and Sports for the country visited the U...
