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Item Open Access Sexual Harassment Policy 2020(Kabale University, 2020-05-04) Kabale UniversityItem Open Access Kabale University Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy(Kabale University, 2021) Kabale UniversityWHEREAS Kabale University is a Public University established under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 (as amended) by Statutory Instrument No. 36 of July, 2015, with the main aim of becoming an efficient and effective University that excels in teaching, learning, research, innovation and community engagement and to become a sustainable vibrant University of academic excellence in the Great Lakes Region and beyond; AND WHEREAS the Government of Uganda enacted the Public Private Partnership Act, 2015 which establishes Public-Private Partnership (PPP) as a model and a framework of providing efficient services and excellent quality public goods, WHEREAS the Kabale University Council through this framework recognizes the increasing involvement and importance of private sector in provision of excellent quality public goods and services in a resource constrained environment as an alternative funding model for acquiring and administering infrastructural projects and other related services on behalf of the University in the medium to long-term; AND WHEREAS, this policy targets to acquire and provide excellent quality public goods and services to the University at competitive costs and utilize private sector expertise and finance, and deliverables at reduced risks that are inherent in delivery of public infrastructures and services. NOW WHEREFORE this Policy is hereby enacted and shall become effective on the date approved by the Kabale University Council.Item Open Access Job Descriptions and Person Specifications Manual(Kabale University, 2016) Kabale UniversityThe document lists the main features of each specific job. The description typically includes the person’s main duties, responsibilities, and working conditions. It also includes the job title and to whom the person holding that job has to report.Item Open Access Kabale University Policy on Promoting Staff Academic Growth and Professional Development(Kabale University, 2017) Kabale UniversityThis document is a policy statement that describes Kabale University policy on promoting staff academic growth and professional development within the framework of stated guiding factors. It contains general provisions on the process of promoting staff academic growth and development together with specific guidelines on operational procedures and regulations governing the staff training and development process at the University.Item Open Access Fire Safety Policy(Kabale University, 2021) Kabale UniversityThe Kabale University Fire Safety Policy ensures that so far as is reasonably practicable the risk associated with fire will be managed by Kabale University in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2006 and any other relevant legislation that may impact upon it. The aim of this policy is, therefore, to provide a robust fire safety framework which will be implemented to secure the safety and wellbeing of everyone within the University Community. Management of fire risks will be undertaken in such a way as to prevent injury or ill-health to employees, students, visitors, contractors and the University Property as well as others who may be affected by the activities of the University.Item Open Access Kabale University-Financial Management Manual(Kabale University, 2019) Kabale UniversityThis Finance Management Manual will be instrumental in guiding the University Council, University Management, staff and the Students Guild in managing the University affairs. The various regulations, rules, systems, processes and procedures outlined in this Manual are intended to give guidance for compliance by all stakeholders to ensure that the ethical conduct expected of the institution is upheld.Item Open Access Constitution of Kabale University Administrative Staff Association (KUADSA)(Kabale University, 2018)Realizing that the universities and other tertiary institution Act 2001 (as amended) under section 68 provides for the existence of an Administrative Staff Association in a public University; the staff here by resolve to form Kabale University Administrative Staff Association (KUADSA)Item Open Access Women of Influence of Kabale University(Kabale University, 2020) Kabale UniversityWE, the women of Kabale University with a sense of pride and joy, have agreed to open up a FORUM which is a partnership for inclusiveness, growth and sisterhood to be known as “WOMEN OF INFLUENCE OF KABALE UNIVERSITY, and do hereby adopt the following articles as guidelinesItem Open Access Kabale University Research and Publications Policy(Kabale University, 2017) Kabale UniversityThis document is a policy statement that describes the Research and Publications Policy of Kabale University. It contains guidelines on decision making, setting research goals and strategies. It also provides a framework for developing consistency, research quality assurance, accountability and a mechanism for regulating and monitoring research related activities in the form of operational guidelines.Item Open Access Kabale University Research Agenda 2020-2025(Kabale University, 2020) Kabale University; Kabale UniversityThis manual will provide a roadmap for research activities that contribute to and enhance the capacity of the University to achieve its research strategic objective.Item Open Access Finance Management Manual(Kabale University, 2019-09-02) Kabale UniversityThis Finance Management Manual will be instrumental in guiding the University Council, University Management, staff and the Students Guild in managing the University affairs. The various regulations, rules, systems, processes and procedures outlined in this Manual are intended to give guidance for compliance by all stakeholders to ensure that the ethical conduct expected of the institution is upheld.Item Open Access Kabale University - Debt Management Policy(Kabale University, 2020) Kabale UniversityThis policy is about fees collection and any other outstanding balances from customers to zero. Despite the best efforts to collect the outstanding income, it is deemed to be irrecoverable if it is referred to as a bad debt and would normally be written off to the Statement of Comprehensive Income and Other Incomes as a reduction in income for accounting purposes.Item Open Access Kabale University Criteria for Staff Representation on the University Governing Bodies(Kabale University, 2019) Kabale UniversityRequirements of Staff Representation on the University Governing BodiesItem Open Access Resource Mobilization Policy(Kabale University, 2021) Kabale UniversityThe Resource Mobilization Policy sets out an enabling environment that supports resource mobilization efforts through appreciation, identification, and design of appropriate structures and strategies aimed at attracting suitable resources required for University successful operations and growth.Item Open Access Resource Mobilization Policy Guidelines(Kabale University, 2021) Kabale UniversityThese guidelines have been designed to provide structures and responsibilities, procedure and systems that support the implementation of the Kabale University Resource Mobilization Policy, 2021. It is intended to enhance capacity of University stakeholders in securing resources for Kabale University’s mandate as documented in the Statutory Instrument No. 36 of July 2015, establishment of Kabale UniversityItem Open Access The Constitution of Kabale University Academic Staff Association (KABASA)(Kabale University, 2018) Kabale UniversityHereas Kabale University Academic Staff (hereafter referred to as the Staff) are in need for an opportunity to work as a team in the interest of the individual persons and/ or common good and /or in the interest of the University. Realizing that section 68(1) of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 provides for an Academic Staff Association in each Public University; recognising that unity is strength and to associate is to create the necessary foundation for unity; understanding that it is through cooperation that the staff shall attain their objectives; mindful of the need for collective bargaining when confronted by various challenges in the work environment; kabale university academic staff hereby resolve to form an Association to be known as Kabale University Academic Staff Association (KABASA). Keywords: Constitution, Academic Staff, Association, Kabale UniversityItem Open Access Draft Resource Mobilisation Plan(Kabale University, 2018) Kabale UniversityThe overall objective of the Plan is to ensure that there is a clear, systematic, predictable and well-coordinated approach to soliciting, acquiring, utilization, management, reporting, monitoring, and evaluating assistance for expanding the resource base to ensure sustainable resource availability for implementation of the University programmes.Item Open Access General Information and Academic Regulations(Kabale University, 2015-04) Kabale UniversityThe minimum entry requirement for admission to a Doctoral degree is a master’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university or institution. For a Master’s Degree Programmes a) At least a Second Class (Lower) Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university/institution, b) Lower qualification may be considered upon presentation of academic growth. For Postgraduate Diploma Programmes at least a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university/institution for Bachelor’s Degree Programmes, an applicant for admission into the Bachelor’s degree programme normally qualifies under the following requirements: a) Direct entry from Secondary School, Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes and at least two principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent. b) Mature age: Aged 25 years and above and has passed the mature age entry examinations (accredited by Uganda National Council for higher Education) with at least a 50% mark or Diploma obtained at credit or distinction level from a recognized institution. For Undergraduate Diploma Programmes a) Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least three (5) passes; and b) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent. For Ordinary Certificate Programmes, a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least three (3) passes obtained at the same sitting. Keywords: Information, Academic Registrar, Regulations.Item Open Access Kabale University Convocation Constitution(Kabale University, 2018-10) Kabale UniversityWhereas Kabale University Staff and the Alumni (hereinafter collectively referred to as the Convocation) are desirous of associating so as to provide a recognized platform for the members to take an active role in the affairs of Kabale University (hereinafter referred to as the University); Whereas the Convocation commit themselves to the pursuit of the University Vision, Mission, Motto and Core Values; whereas the Convocation represents the interests of the members nationally and internationally; whereas the Convocation is one of the stakeholders’ fora of the University aiming at contributing to the development of the University; whereas section 70 of the provides for the Convocation, the Convocation members do hereby subscribe to forming a Convocation; And whereas the Convocation undertakes to associate and execute the activities of the Convocation as laid down in this Constitution, the Convocation shall be bound to accord due respect to and shall comply with the provisions as stipulated herein. Keywords: Convocation, Constitution, Kabale UniversityItem Open Access Kabale University Directorate of Internal Audit(Kabale University, 2020) Kabale UniversityIn 2015, Kabale University was transformed from a private to a public University under Statutory Instrument No. 36 of 16th July 2015, under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001 (as amended). Prior to this change in legal status, the University had obtained a Charter in 2014 (Certificate No. UI.CH.008) – the last stage of accreditation by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education. Kabale University is therefore a unique institution in Uganda, enjoying the status of being the first institution of its kind to transform from private to public. Kabale University has great potential of being the leading university in the Great Lakes Region, given its location and opportunity of offering quality education to the Anglophone and Francophone parts of the region, thereby enhancing social and economic integration. The authority of the internal audit function is enshrined in the Public Finance Management Act, 2015. The Directorate of Internal Audit derives its mandate and authority from the University Council. Its functions, activities and operations are defined in an internal audit charter. The University Council by policy establishes and supports Internal Audit as an independent appraisal function to examine and evaluate University activities/operations as a service to management and Council of University. Keywords: Directorate, Internal Audit, Kabale University