Things Moving Fast

Everything is moving quickly. I was provided many documents to review concerning the policies of the university while simultaneously researching the national accrediting governing bodies to gather information on quality assurance, higher education school of education requirements, standards of and indicators to receive full accreditations from theses bodies within Uganda. It is necessary and rewarding work but a bit challenging with the instability of the infrastructure in Kabale. However, we move on and forward.

 Now, I am more knowledgeable of Higher Education accrediting bodies requirements in Uganda. I have examined recent national policy changes to improve the quality of education at all levels and am confident that St. Ignatius University Kabale will be able to implement programs that are sustainable and will improve the surrounding community. 

 St. Ignatius is a young institution and there is work to be done for the revision of a few of their recently launched program structures, the development of programs, and the implementation of new programs. Two of the new programs are the Bachelor's of Arts or Science in Primary Education and Secondary Education. The establishment of Education Department is necessary with the new national policies and the rapidly increasing population. The need for professors that are innovative and are able to engage the community and business partners are a necessary resource that is scarce in Kabale.

So, if you have a Doctorate in any academic field, especially in education, information technology, sciences or agriculture, consider missionary work in Kabale, Uganda. It's a calling that we hope you answer.

 I did have the time, on the weekend, to travel to other parts of Uganda. The landscape is beautiful. I visited the hometown of the Vice Chancellor, Fr. Dr. Ngabirano, where his parents still reside. Alongside of the home are many acres of produce, especially green tea. It is a beautiful area. Unfortunately, for me I left my cell. I do hope to visit again this time with my camera.