John F. Mugisha Explained

John F. Mugisha
Native Name Lang:en
Birth Date:1 March 1970
Nationality:Ugandan
Alma Mater:Keele University
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Occupation: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

John Mugisha was born on 1 March 1970. He is married and has children.[12]

Career

On 1 July 2014, Mugisha was appointed the fourth Vice-Chancellor of Bishop Stuart University.

Awards

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

Mugisha has over 35 scientific publications to his name.[19] [20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bishop Stuart University – National Council for Higher Education . 19 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Uganda National Council for Higher Education: Private Universities. 21 August 2014. Uganda National Council for Higher Education. https://web.archive.org/web/20141017054940/http://www.unche.or.ug/institutions/private-universities. 17 October 2014. dead.
  3. Web site: Mugumya . Norman . BSU Unveils Prof. John Mugisha as the 4th Vice-Chancellor . Bishop Stuart University . 26 June 2024 . 20 June 2024.
  4. Web site: Best Wishes to Prof. John Mugisha – Uganda Vice Chancellors Forum . 27 June 2024 . 17 June 2024.
  5. Web site: Eye . The Cavendish . Cavendish University Uganda Bids Heartfelt Farewell to a Visionary Vice Chancellor . Cavendish University Uganda . en . 12 June 2024.
  6. Web site: Dr Sabiiti appointed acting Cavendish University vice chancellor . New Vision . 26 June 2024 . en.
  7. Web site: PROF. JOHN MUGISHA BOWS OUT AS CAVENDISH UNIVERSITY VC . mulengeranews.com . 27 June 2024 . 12 June 2024.
  8. Web site: Eye . The Cavendish . University Announces a New Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John F. Mugisha, PhD. . Cavendish University Uganda . en . 10 May 2017.
  9. Web site: Reporter . C. B. . Cavendish University Gets New Vice Chancellor . Campus Bee . 27 June 2024 . 23 April 2018.
  10. Web site: Thembo . Johnson . Cavendish University gets a New Vice Chancellor, Prof. John F. Mugisha – theinsider.ug . theinsider.ug . 27 June 2024 . 8 April 2017.
  11. Web site: Muhimba . Samuel . Dr. Olive Sabiiti appointed acting vice chancellor at Cavendish University . Nilepost News . 27 June 2024 . en . 16 June 2024.
  12. Web site: Lyatuu . Justus . Prof Mugisha first set foot in a kitchen 10 years ago . The Observer - Uganda . en-gb . 11 June 2018.
  13. Web site: VC Prof Mugisha awarded The Uganda National Independence Medal . Cavendish University Uganda . 27 June 2024 . en . 11 October 2018.
  14. Web site: Eye . The Cavendish . Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Mugisha of Cavendish University Receives Outstanding Award for Excellent Service . Cavendish University Uganda . en . 1 March 2022.
  15. Web site: Reporter . Our . Cavendish University Vice Chancellor Prof. Mugisha wins AIPHP Award – theinsider.ug . theinsider.ug . 27 June 2024 . 20 July 2017.
  16. Web site: MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION . unche . National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) . 27 June 2024.
  17. Web site: 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) . 27 June 2024 . 8 July 2022.
  18. Web site: More Education Institutions Close After Registering COVID-19 Cases . Uganda Radio Network . 27 June 2024.
  19. Web site: Publications by authors named "John Mugisha" . PubFacts . 27 June 2024.
  20. Web site: Prof. John F. Mugisha (PhD) . Bishop Stuart University . 27 June 2024.

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