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 an 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 and he is married with children.[12]
Career[edit]
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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, UMU
- 2006 – 2010: Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, UMU
- 2011 – 2016: Faculty Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Uganda Martyrs University (UMU)
- 2016 – 2017: Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Cavendish University Uganda
- 2017 – June 2024: Vice-Chancellor, Cavendish University Uganda
On 1 July 2014, Mugisha was appointed the 4th [Vice-Chancellor] of Bishop Stuart University [13]
Awards[edit]
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[edit]
Mugisha has over 35 scientific publications to his name.[20][21]
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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Mugumya, Norman (20 June 2024). "BSU Unveils Prof. John Mugisha as the 4th Vice-Chancellor". Bishop Stuart University. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "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. Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Publications by authors named "John Mugisha"". PubFacts. PubFacts. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Prof. John F. Mugisha (PhD)". Bishop Stuart University. Retrieved 27 June 2024.