John F. Mugisha
 | This biographical article is written like a résumé. (June 2024) |
John F. Mugisha | |
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| Born | 1 March 1970 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Alma mater | Keele University (BA(Hons)), (Adv.Dip.), (MSc), (PhD) |
| Occupation(s) | Health scientist, academic administrator |
| Employer | Bishop Stuart University |
| Predecessor | Maud Kamatenesi Mugisha |
| Website | https://www.bsu.ac.ug/profile/prof-john-f-mugisha/ |
John F. Mugisha (born 1 March 1970) is a Ugandan scholar, researcher, health scientist, and academic administrator. He is the fourth and current Vice-Chancellor of Bishop Stuart University, a private Chartered Higher Education Institution[1] accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education,[2] since July 2024.[3] Before joining Bishop Stuart University, Mugisha was, until June 2024, the Vice-Chancellor of Cavendish University Uganda,[4][5][6][7] which he joined in 2016 from Uganda Martyrs University,[8][9][10][11] where he had served as Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences for six years.
Background
[edit]John Mugisha was born on 1 March 1970. He is married and has children.[12]
Career
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- 1996 – 2000: Hospital Administrator, Itojo Hospital, Ministry of Health (Uganda)
- 2000 – 2002: Senior Hospital Administrator, Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, Ministry of Health (Uganda)
- 2002 – 2006: Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, Uganda Martyrs University
- 2006 – 2010: Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, Uganda Martyrs University
- 2011 – 2016: Faculty Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Uganda Martyrs University
- 2016 – 2017: Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Cavendish University Uganda
- 2017 – 2024: Vice-Chancellor, Cavendish University Uganda
On 1 July 2014, Mugisha was appointed the fourth Vice-Chancellor of Bishop Stuart University.[3]
Awards
[edit]Mugisha received the Presidential Award – Golden Independence Medal for his contribution to health and education in Uganda,[13] the Outstanding Alumni Award by Uganda Martyrs University at its inaugural ceremony,[14] and the Fellowship Award by the African Institute of Public Health Professionals.[15]
As a member of the Uganda National Council for Higher Education[16] and Vice Chairman of the Uganda Vice Chancellors’ Forum, Mugisha has contributed to improving standards for teaching and learning, research and innovation in universities. In 2022, he was voted Vice Chair of the Inter-University Council for East Africa.[17] He has also contributed to designing of standards for Online, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) that assisted other universities after the shutdown of education institutions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[18]
Publications
[edit]Mugisha has over 35 scientific publications to his name.[19][20]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bishop Stuart University – National Council for Higher Education". 19 June 2024.
- ^ "Uganda National Council for Higher Education: Private Universities". Uganda National Council for Higher Education. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ a b Mugumya, Norman (20 June 2024). "BSU Unveils Prof. John Mugisha as the 4th Vice-Chancellor". Bishop Stuart University. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Best Wishes to Prof. John Mugisha – Uganda Vice Chancellors Forum". 17 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ Eye, The Cavendish (12 June 2024). "Cavendish University Uganda Bids Heartfelt Farewell to a Visionary Vice Chancellor". Cavendish University Uganda.
- ^ "Dr Sabiiti appointed acting Cavendish University vice chancellor". New Vision. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "PROF. JOHN MUGISHA BOWS OUT AS CAVENDISH UNIVERSITY VC". mulengeranews.com. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ Eye, The Cavendish (10 May 2017). "University Announces a New Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John F. Mugisha, PhD". Cavendish University Uganda.
- ^ Reporter, C. B. (23 April 2018). "Cavendish University Gets New Vice Chancellor". Campus Bee. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ Thembo, Johnson (8 April 2017). "Cavendish University gets a New Vice Chancellor, Prof. John F. Mugisha – theinsider.ug". theinsider.ug. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ Muhimba, Samuel (16 June 2024). "Dr. Olive Sabiiti appointed acting vice chancellor at Cavendish University". Nilepost News. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ Lyatuu, Justus (11 June 2018). "Prof Mugisha first set foot in a kitchen 10 years ago". The Observer - Uganda.
- ^ "VC Prof Mugisha awarded The Uganda National Independence Medal". Cavendish University Uganda. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ Eye, The Cavendish (1 March 2022). "Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Mugisha of Cavendish University Receives Outstanding Award for Excellent Service". Cavendish University Uganda.
- ^ Reporter, Our (20 July 2017). "Cavendish University Vice Chancellor Prof. Mugisha wins AIPHP Award – theinsider.ug". theinsider.ug. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION" (PDF). unche. National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "IUCEA General Assembly elects New Members of the Governing Board (2022-2024) – Inter-University Council of East Africa". iucea. Inter University Council for East Africa (IUCEA). 8 July 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "More Education Institutions Close After Registering COVID-19 Cases". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Publications by authors named "John Mugisha"". PubFacts. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Prof. John F. Mugisha (PhD)". Bishop Stuart University. Retrieved 27 June 2024.