The University Governing Council comprises of eminent Ugandan National and foreign Nationals with interest in the development of the University. The University Governing Council membership is also drawn from National and International sector leadership to bring the broad range of backgrounds, expertise and perspectives necessary to make strategic decisions.

Composition of the Governing Council

SN	Name	Designation	Address
1	Mr. Juruga Augustine	Chairperson	P.O. Box , 1271, Arua
2	Ms. Popo Rita	Vice Chairperson	P.O. Box 19, Arua
3	Prof. Simeon Wanyama	Member	P.O. Box 1070, Arua
4	Dr. Tingo Alfred	Member	P.O. Box 7062,  Kampala
5	Mr. Onesmus Dralega	Member	P.O. Box 1259, Arua
6	Dr. Wawa Yosa	Member	P.O. Box 82,  Juba
7	Hon. Wadri Ezati Kassiano	Member	P.O. Box7178, Kampala
8	Mr. Andama Felix Adiburu	Member	P.O. Box 2013,  Kampala
9	Mr. Ondoma Sam	Member	P.O. Box 781, Arua
10	Hon. Adiga Wilfred Lawrence	Member	P.O. Box 1, Maracha
11	Mr. Sakari Pax	Member	P.O  Box 481,  Arua
12	Mr. Ofezu Godfrey	Academic Registrar	P.O. Box 1070, Arua
13	Fr. Adiga Nakari Cyril	University Secretary	P.O. Box 1070, Arua
14	Hon. Rukua Mophat	Member	P.O. Box 1070, Arua

 

FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL

a)     The functions of Council shall be, either on its own initiative or on request by the Senate, and in all cases on behalf of the Subscribers to:-

1. Issue  general policy directions and inspiration in the government of the University;
2. Issue policy directions regarding the finances of the University;
3. Cause any action to be taken on any matter within the Charter and in accordance with the Statutes;
4. Establish Faculties, Institutes, Colleges, Schools, Centres, Departments, Boards and Programmes of study and research.

b)    To ratify, on recommendation of the Senate and after election by their colleagues, the appointment of Deans, Directors, Heads of Department;       

1. To confirm appointment of professors, Senior Lecturers and Lecturers on recommendation of the appointments’ committee.
2. To approve such borrowing arrangement by the University as Statutes shall prescribe;
3. To approve investment proposals by the University;
4. To ensure that the University remains to its objectives and policy as expressed in the charter.
5. In addition to these functions, Council shall also act in an advisory capacity to the officers of the University.