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Uganda Christian University (UCU) today, 30 September held a Staff Excellence Performance Award ceremony at Nkoyoyo Hall during community worship, organized by the Directorate of Human Resource and Administration. The event recognized a total of 30 outstanding staff members who have gone above and beyond their traditional job descriptions, distinguishing themselves in service, research, grant writing, and administration.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Mr. David Mugawe, said the idea of the awards was born two years ago when the Human Resources Board and University Council tasked management to find ways of recognizing staff who go beyond their traditional job descriptions. According to him, the initiative is meant to “recognize and motivate those who go the extra mile.”
The inaugural ceremony was held last year, and this year’s edition broadened the recognition to multiple disciplines. Mr Mugawe explained that a committee was formed to set parameters for evaluation. Among these was grant writing, an area the university is keen to encourage as it seeks income sources beyond tuition. “One of those avenues is grants, and today we are recognizing members who have distinguished themselves in this area,” he said.
Research was another focus, with staff honored for publishing beyond the minimum requirements for their academic ranks. In addition, Mr Mugawe noted that excellence in teaching, student service, online learning, and student assessment feedback were considered. Administrative staff were also recognized for outstanding contributions, particularly in customer care and innovation.
The Vice Chancellor Canon. Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi praised the staff for their outstanding contributions, noting that the awards were an opportunity to celebrate those who go the extra mile in their work. He reminded the audience that while all staff are valued, “there are always those that stand out in the way they do their work.” With a touch of humor, he remarked that he himself had not received an award, joking that he “needed to pull up his socks.”
Prof. Mushengyezi also emphasized the link between staff excellence and the university’s broader mission. He said UCU’s vision to be a Centre of Excellence in the Heart of Africa requires more than words or sermons: “It has to be a daily lived experience, starting from where you are deployed.
Below is the list of awardees for this year’s ceremony:
Name | Position | Department | Citation |
Dr. Jackline Bwire | Lecturer | School Of Social Sciences | Distinguished service in teaching and learning |
Morris Oleng | Lecturer | Department of Engineering And Environment | For publishing two research articles and above |
Prof. Eleanor Wozei | Professor | Department of Engineering And Environment | For publishing two research articles and above |
Dr. John Livingstone Mutyaba | Lecturer | Natural Resource Economics and Agribusiness | Research initiatives and distinguished service in teaching and learning |
Dr. Annet Musiimenta | Lecturer | School of Education | Research initiatives and distinguished service in teaching and learning |
Grants
Dr. Martin Mutambuka | Senior Lecturer | Faculty of Agriculture | Winning a Grant worth 99,866 USD |
Dr. Miriam Mutabazi | Senior Lecturer | Faculty of Public Health | Winning a Grant worth 36,000 USD |
Research Publication
Dr. Joel Yawe Masagazi | Senior Lecturer | School of Education | For publishing two (2) research articles |
Dr. Mary Teophira Ochenge Kag | Senior Lecturer | School of Education | For publishing six (6) research articles |
Dr. Faith Mbabazi Musinguzi | Lecturer | School of Education | For publishing two (2) research articles |
Josephine Namyalo Mawerere | Lecturer | Faculty of Public Health | For publishing two (2) research articles |
Prof. Robert K Basaza | Professor | Faculty of Public Health | For publishing five (5) research articles and above |
Dr. Samuel Kazibwe | Senior Lecturer | School of Journalism Communication & Media Studies | For publishing two (2) research articles. |
Assoc Prof. Sarah Kizza Nkambwe | Assoc. Prof | Faculty of Engineering, Design & Technology | For publishing two (2) research articles. |
Name | Position | Citation |
Rebecca Kangabe | Director UIS | Resilient, motivating and adaptable leader |
Racheal Nakamya Lule | Allan Galpin Administrator | Task Oriented, passionate, hardworking achiever |
Rev. Alex Kamoga | Assistant Chaplain | Committed, resilient and impactful in fostering Ministry at Kampala Campus |
Claire Arinaitwe Mwebaze | Assistant Registrar | Resourceful, resilient, student-focused. |
Veronica Kitonsa Masinde | Executive Assistant | Outstanding organizational skills and reliability |
Kenneth Kirya Ericson | Scholarly Communication Librarian | Dedicated, versatile and an approachable worker |
Eva Ainebyoona | Librarian | Supportive, reliable and a unifying leader at Kampala Campus |
Charles Nahamya Kafureeka | Chief Security Officer | Dedicated, skilled and reliable security leader |
Nancy Kobusingye | Administrative Assistant | Mentor, encourager, motivator to students |
Margaret Muwanga Mirembe | Administrative Assistant | Resilient and student- focused |
Proscovia Namyalo Sempungu | Administrative Assistant | Organized, Student responsive, team-builder |
Jennifer Kabugho | Human Resource Assistant | Passionate, adaptable and service oriented |
September Ogabaniruhanga | Accounts Assistant | Approachable and Customer- oriented |
Aaron Etyang | IT User Support | Reliable, dedicated and meticulous in executing Alpha assignments |
Joshua Kasasira | Software Developer | For Introducing DevOps that has integrated UIS IT operations |
Fred Mbabazi | Senior Driver | Reliable, versatile, and customer oriented |
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