The Prime Purpose of this office is to give academic and administrative leadership to the University in order to ensure the effective management and efficient use of human and financial resources in accordance with the law, University Regulations, and Strategic Plan. The Vice Chancellor is the University's Chief Executive Officer. He is responsible for the academic, administrative, and financial affairs of the University and, in the absence of a Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor presides the ceremonial assemblies of the University and confers degrees and other academic titles and distinctions of the University, according to Section 31 of the University and Other Tertiary Institutions Act of 2001, as amended. Read more
According to the University and other Tertiary institutions’ Act 2001 as amended. The office of DVC-AA is mandated to have responsibility over the Academic affairs of the University and in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, DVC-AA performs the functions of Vice-Chancellor in addition to performing such other functions that may be delegated to him or her by the Vice Chancellor or assigned by the University Council. This office also ensures University’s performance in terms of the quality indicators set by the National Council for Higher Education and the Ministry of Education. Read More
The office of the DVC F&A derives its mandate from the University and other Tertiary institutions’ Act 2001 as amended. As such, the DVC F&A assists the Vice-Chancellor in the performance of his functions and in that regard, DVC F&A oversees the Finances and administration of the University. She is responsible for the planning and development of the University in addition to Performing such other functions that may be delegated to her by the Vice-Chancellor or assigned by the University Council. Office of the University Secretary . The major mandate of this office is the general administration of the University, including the custody of the seal and administration of its assets. Besides, the University Secretary serves as the Secretary to the University Council as well as an Accounting Officer of the University. The University Secretary is responsible to the Vice Chancellor. Read More
The Office of the Academic Registrar derives its mandate from the University and other Tertiary institutions’ Act 2001 as amended. It is headed by the Academic Registrar who is responsible to the Vice Chancellor. The Academic Registrar assists the First Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of academics affairs to administer and organize all academic matters including admission, Development, Implementation and Review of the Curriculum, undergraduate and postgraduate studies, examination management, research and publication. The Academic Registrar's department of Busitema University is divided into two sections: Admissions and Student Records, which is overseen by Ms. Alice Nakaye, and Teaching, Learning, Examination Management, and Curriculum Development, which is overseen by Mr. Willy Kisaka. Read more
By the nature of the establishment of Busitema University, Busitema University Library (BuLib) operates a decentralized library system that comprise of six (6) Campus Libraries of Busitema University located in Eastern Uganda. The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2006 (UOTIA Act, 2001, Rev. 2006) mandates the University Library to develop, collect, manage, disseminate, control and coordinate all library and information services of Busitema University. The Library envisions itself as a Distinctive Signifier of Excellence in the provision of library and information services in Africa and will achieve this by signifying excellence in the provision of World-Class library services to support the intellectual life of the University. Through demonstrating quality and value in the provision of services and programmes, Busitema University Library is confident of exceeding users' expectations, and retain users' loyalty. The University Library subscribes to the core values of Busitema University including; Respect, Professionalism, Customer First, Innovativeness, and Integrity.
The University Library is an academic unit whose overall administration is vested in the office of the University Librarian who reports to the Vice-Chancellor. The University Librarian, Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya is a member of the Busitema University Top Management and Senate. The Library Management comprises of the University Librarian, the Deputy University Librarian and the six (6) Campus Librarians. Read More
The Dean of Students caters for student affairs in three main areas: University Halls of Residence, where in conjunction with the Wardens ensures that appropriate accommodation facilities and good catering services are provided to students; Recreation and Games - the Department in liaison with the Sports and Recreation staff organizes competitions and sports activities for students; and the Spiritual Centers, where one Imam and two Christian Chaplains within the main campus provide the Spiritual Services. The Dean of Students also gives oversight to the Students' Guild, the Student governing body. The elections of the Guild President, Resident Campus Commissioners (RCC) and the Campus Leadership leadership are organized by the Dean of students' office and the Halls of residence are voting. Read More
The Finance Department is headed by the University Bursar's office whose mandate is derived from the University and other Tertiary institutions’ Act 2001 as amended. The University Busar is responsible to the Vice Chancellor. University Bursar budgets, Accounts, Plans revenue collection and expenditure management, manages the recurrent and development budget for the University in line with the Constitution of Republic of Uganda, the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001,Public Finance Management Act 2015,The Income Tax Act Cap 340, The Accountants Act 2013, The Employment Act 2006,The National Audit Act 2008, The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act 2003 ,The National Social Security Fund Act Cap 222,Treasury Accounting Instruction 2017,Public Finance Management Regulation 2016 ,the Busitema University University Human Resource Manual. Read More
The primary role of the Directorate of Internal Audit is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add, value and improve the effectiveness of the University's governance, risk management and internal control. It is the internal audit's responsibility to provide an independent and continuous risk-based appraisal of the University's functions to ensure that the University's systems and processes of controls are adequate and effective in achieving University objectives, and to assist. Management and the University Council in fulfilling their responsibilities relating to good governance. Directorate of quality assurance. The aim of the Quality Assurance Directorate is to enhance the effectiveness of Busitema University’s core activities. The Directorate safeguards and helps improve the teaching and research standards and quality of services at Busitema University. Read More
The University Medical Center provides primary healthcare services to all students. Nurses and a Lab Technician are at the University daily. All our medical staff are well trained and have valid medical qualifications. They are engaged to promote high standards of health and wellbeing and offer an expanded range of services at the University. The medical center also ensures proper management and maintenance of curative and preventive health services to both students and staff of the University in accordance with the National health standards. Read More
The Directorate of Human Resources exists to assist the University and its employees in the development, implementation, and assessment of a complete personnel, training, and employment relations system. Through consulting and information distribution, the HRM office aids the University in anticipating and meeting human resource demands in accordance with Human Resource policy and the University's strategic plan