Governance – Uganda Technical College Elgon

UTC – Bushenyi is Under the MOES, BTVET department, governed in accordance with the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 (As Amended in, 2003 And as Amended, in 2006). The appointment of the Governing Council and its business is spelt out in the Act.

The Act does offer an indirect form of autonomy in which the Academic Board shall, subject to the provisions of this Act have the following powers and duties;

To satisfy itself regarding the content and academic standard of any course of study in respect of any award of the Tertiary Institution and report to the Governing Council;
To initiate proposals relating to the conduct of the institution generally, to discuss any matter relating to the institution, and to make submissions to the Governing Council;
To propose regulations to be made by the Governing Council regarding the eligibility of persons for admission to any course of study provided by or under the supervision of the institution;
To propose regulations to be made by the Governing Council regarding the standard of proficiency to be gained in each examination for any award;
To decide which persons have reached the standard of proficiency referred to in paragraph (d) and are fit for any award;
To initiate, prepare, evaluate, and submit academic programs for the institution.

COMPOSITION OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL

The governing council is composed of 16 members, namely;

One person representing a Public University to which the Institution is affiliated.
One person who has made personal contributions to the Development of the Nation.
One person who has made a personal contribution to the development of Technology.
One Person representing the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE).
One representative for the Ministry of Works and Transport.
Two representatives for Academic staff.
One representative for Non-teaching staff.
Three students representing the students’ Guild.
One representative of the Alumni.
One representative of Bushenyi District Local Government.
One representative for the Ministry of Education and Sports.
Principal and
Deputy Principal of the College.

FUNCTIONS OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL

The functions of the Governing Council are spelt out in the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001 (as amended in 2003 and 2006).

To exercise the general management of the affairs of the Tertiary Institution and exercise general control of the property of the institution. The Governing Council may acquire and hold movable or immovable property as may be necessary for carrying into effect the provisions of this Act and may sell, lease, mortgage or dispose of any property.

The Council has four Committees;

Appointments Committee
Finance committee
Planning & development committee
Students’ Affairs Committee

APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNING MEMBERS

The members of the Governing Council are nominated by the respective constituencies on request by the College, and appointed by the Minister of Education and Sports. The structure of the College is currently linked to the MoES and without a direct link to the industries or employers. The Chairperson of the Governing Council reports to the Minister of Education and Sports.

Governing Council Members 2023/2024

Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha Chairperson
Eng. Dr. John Tumwesigye Member
Ms. Innocent Kemigisha Member
Mr. Nelson Bigabwa Member
Mr. Mubarak Nkuutu Member
Dr. Lawarance Muhwezi Member
Eng. Racheal Ngonzebwa Member
Hon. Jafari Basajabalaba Member
Mr. Bernard Tuhabwe Member
Mr. Philemon Ahereza Member
Ms. Stella Kyomuhangi Member
Mr. Onex Twebaze Member
Mr. Geoffrey Kiwanuka Member
Ms. Shivan Musiime Member
Mr. Nsiimenta Joshua Member
Ms Lilian Nakalema Member
Mr. Sam Byagweri Principal/Secretary