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 and he is married with children.[12]

Career

On 1 July 2014, Mugisha was appointed the 4th [Vice-Chancellor] of Bishop Stuart University[13]

Awards

Mugisha received the Presidential Award – Golden Independence Medal for his contribution to health and education in Uganda,[14] the Outstanding Alumni Award by Uganda Martyrs University at its inaugural ceremony[15] and the Fellowship Award by the African Institute of Public Health Professionals (AIPHP).[16]

As a member of the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) [17] 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.[18] 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.[19]

Publications

Mugisha has over 35 scientific publications to his name.[20] [21]

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: Mugumya . Norman . BSU Unveils Prof. John Mugisha as the 4th Vice-Chancellor . Bishop Stuart University . 27 June 2024 . 20 June 2024.
  14. Web site: VC Prof Mugisha awarded The Uganda National Independence Medal . Cavendish University Uganda . 27 June 2024 . en . 11 October 2018.
  15. 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.
  16. Web site: Reporter . Our . Cavendish University Vice Chancellor Prof. Mugisha wins AIPHP Award – theinsider.ug . theinsider.ug . 27 June 2024 . 20 July 2017.
  17. Web site: MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION . unche . National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) . 27 June 2024.
  18. 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.
  19. Web site: More Education Institutions Close After Registering COVID-19 Cases . Uganda Radio Network . 27 June 2024.
  20. Web site: Publications by authors named "John Mugisha" . PubFacts . 27 June 2024.
  21. Web site: Prof. John F. Mugisha (PhD) . Bishop Stuart University . 27 June 2024.

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