Today the 1st of July 2024, Bishop Stuart University officially welcomed her 4th Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Mugisha during a handover ceremony at the Main Campus, Kakoba Mbarara City.
The ceremony was graced by the University Chancellor, Rt. Rev. Assoc. Prof. Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa and was witnessed by the University Council ably represented by Ms. Ayebazibwe Kellen Kabeho (Vice-Chairperson) as well as the members of the University Management.
At the same event, the outgoing Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Assoc. Prof. Gershom Atukunda (PhD) passed on the mantle of the office of the Vice-Chancellor to Prof. John Mugisha, the 4th Vice-Chancellor, Bishop Stuart University. Assoc. Prof. Gershom has been at the helm in an acting capacity for a period of 17 months. The university extends its heartfelt gratitude to him for his dedicated service and stewardship.
In his address, the Chancellor Rt. Rev. Assoc. Prof. Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa has commended the outgoing Ag. Vice-Chancellor for his contributions and welcomed Prof. John with words of encouragement emphasizing the importance of visionary leadership in navigating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the University. The Chancellor has called on everyone to work with the governing authority, reminding them that there is no authority except that which God has established.
In his acceptance speech, Prof. John Mugisha expressed gratitude for the warm reception and the trust invested in him articulating a compelling vision for Bishop Stuart University. He has also emphasized the goal of nurturing students into Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Ethical and Employable citizens which he has dubbed “the REEE strategy”. He has appealed to the staff to work collaboratively towards this strategic aspiration to foster a supportive, creative and winning team that uplifts and corrects one another.
Prof. John Mugisha begins his term of office effective today, 1st July 2024. The entire university community extends its best wishes to him.
This transition marks a whole new chapter at Bishop Stuart University. With Prof. Mugisha at the helm, the university looks forward to building on its strong foundation and attaining new heights in Higher Education and community transformation.
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