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9th Graduation List
(2013) Bishop Stuart University
List of Graduands on the 9th Graduation 2013
BISHOP STUART UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY
(Bishop Stuart University, 203) Bishop Stuart University
The Corona Virus Pandemic sparked a crisis across many sectors of the economy. The virus led to the closure of many sectors including education. In Uganda, the education sector was closed for 22 months leaving many children and schools stranded on how to learn and deliver education services. The higher education sector reacted by introducing online learning. Since to many online learning was a crisis response, the transition was abrupt, thus calling for an investigation into the quality of education offered by universities during COVID-19. We interrogate the learners’ experience with online learning with a view to understanding the extent to which quality standards were maintained. Understanding how the learning experience can lead to improved design of future online programs and avoid the crisis in the education program delivery system. We collected both qualitative and quantitative data using questionnaires sent to students online. A sample was conveniently drawn from students who studied online during COVID-19. The sample consisted of both students undertaking undergraduate and post-graduate training at various levels. Our findings indicated that the majority of students were not well trained to undertake the online program, institutional support was also limited during online training and students indicated that online training can be better delivered if universities provide adequate training to students and invest in infrastructure development.
The Effects of Credit Terms on Loan Performance of SACCOS in Mbarara City
(Bishop Stuart University, 2021) Wilberforce, Bamwite; Robert, Mugabe; Atwiine, Daniel Wanito; Bishop Stuart University
The study was carried out on the effects of credit terms on loan performance of savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) in Uganda: A case study of selected SACCOs in Mbarara City. The study adopted both a Case study and cross-sectional research designs with a population size of 429 consisting of directors, managers and employees. The total sample size was 207. The study used simple random to select both employees and board members while purposive sampling used to select managers. Questionnaires were administered to 189 both employees and board members while 18 SACCO managers were interviewed. Data was analysed both quantitatively using SPSS 20 and qualitative approach thematically. The study found out that Credit management (credit terms, client appraisal have a high significant effect on loan performance of SACCOs in Mbarara City. However, credit risk control as credit management practice has a low significant effect on loan performance. The study recommends that SACCOs in Mbarara City should employ credit management practices like loan insurance, monitoring system of clients in their SACCOs, clear policy of joint liability between clients and SACCOs, independent risk screening teams to assess clients, and restructuring some loans for struggling clients before selling off their collaterals in order to reduce on the rate of non-performing loans thus increasing their loan performance. Key words: Credit terms, Loan Performance
Human Resorce Manual
(Bishop Stuart University Council, 2015-06-06) Bishop Stuart University
The Human Resource Manual [HRM] stipulates the operating rules and procedures to be followed by all stakeholders of Bishop Stuart University [BSU] and its subsidiary campuses in conducting their duties. It constitutes the University’s organizational structure and working framework. The manual seeks to regulate employees’ conduct, aims at ensuring efficiency and emphasizing quality at the gate through which the organizational structure is to promote the objectives and goal of the University. Accordingly, the manual outlines the Human resource policies and lays down, procedures, terms and conditions of service which are to govern employment relationships between employees and the University. Training and Management is a highly technical function which requires appropriate levels of education, training and talent. The manual emphasizes the need to recruit staff of suitable qualification with the right attitude to work and ability to execute their duties. It is my hope that Staff and Management will be able to understand this framework to create a conducive working environment and provide care for student and employees’ material and other needs. The setup is expected to bring about a degree of personal involvement in the operations of the University and its campuses. I wish to record my gratitude in my capacity as Chairman of the University Council to the colleagues who drafted this manual for their commendable contributions. My thanks also go to the Vice Chancellor and the University Secretary and their team of senior members of staff who put together relevant material and provided the necessary information in the development of this manual.
Postgraduate Handbook
(2016-12) Bishop Stuart University
The Post Graduate Handbook is one of the vital policy documents of Bishop Stuart University meant to guide students and staff in the processes of management of the graduate programmes to ensure high quality standards. With acquisition of a Charter, BSU is taking its place on the academic stage through graduate training and research. The Post Graduate Handbook is based on the overall research agenda and research policy of BSU both of which spell out the focus and direction of the research activities to be undertaken at BSU. Being located in the cattle corridor that straddles more than 84,000 sq. Kms, (BSU) hosts vast scientific, ecological, socio-economic and social-cultural niches, that offer varied research and innovation opportunities to graduate students, staff and the general public. The challenge faced is to identify and prioritise the areas that need to be researched into, to generate information that may inform decisions and action, hence the need for a Graduate Handbook, which initiates the process of consultation on the subject of research. BSU strategic plan aims at ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and quality in all areas of research by putting emphasis on a productive research environment. Further emphasis is laid on excellence in innovative research and utilization of knowledge. The research and grant policy of BSU gives the major objective of undertaking research and projects, as a means to enhance the scientific, technological, social, economic and political development for the improvement of the living standards of the Ugandan people and beyond. The policy will aid decision making, setting goals and strategies, and providing a framework for developing innovative, quality management, accountability, and strategic direction for research and grants activities. The policy, also, outlines the levels of research to include: i) undergraduate, ii) Post-graduate, iii) Post-Doctoral, iv) Grants oriented and v) Commissioned. This handbook provides guidelines combining rules and regulations, plus material that are vital for graduate students and staff. BSU welcomes new students who have joined us and encourage others to do the same. At BSU, we have built sufficient capacity in form of human resource, supplemented by our partners, to handle a wide range of graduate programmes. The book is a must read for the intending students as it defines important policies, procedures, and practices that guide graduate education at BSU. The Handbook provides a necessary guide as the student navigates through the intricate graduate study journey. Graduate students are a very vital component of the University and its research in particular. BSU places high regard on the educational, social, technological, administrative and scientific aspects of graduate studies. This is in realization that graduate students of all categories bring in vibrant and dynamic research contributions to the University. It is on record that globally, more than half of the research is carried out by graduate students at all levels. Such contribution goes a long way to boost both institutional and individual academic growth. The information provided in the Post Graduate Handbook is a starting point of reference. More consultations at all levels will be very fruitful to those intending to engage in graduate research. Both students and staff are encouraged to internalise the contents of the Post Graduate Handbook in order to expedite the process of graduate training and to stay focussed. The handbook is designed to provide the basic requirements, rules and regulations pertaining to graduate work. Our God Reigns,
Procurement Policy/Manual
(Bishop Stuart University, 2017-02-17) Bishop Stuart University
This established comprehensive procurement policy clearly spells out specific roles and responsibilities of key parties in relation to procurement decision making. The policy has also established a standard framework that stipulates well-delineated roles and boundaries. Its over-riding purpose is to providing systematic management of the procurement process in a manner that maximizes economy and efficiency; promotes fair competition, integrity, transparency and accountability.