Quality Assurance in the Evolving Complex Landscape of Higher Education Delivery.

The Uganda Vice Chancellors’ Forum (UVCF) successfully organized a two-day Quality Assurance Training Workshop on 4th–5th July 2024 at Horizon Hotel, Entebbe, under the theme “Quality Assurance in the Evolving Complex Landscape of Higher Education Delivery.” The workshop brought together more than 75 Quality Assurance Directors and Officers from public and private universities across Uganda to strengthen institutional quality assurance systems and promote excellence in higher education.The workshop provided a platform for participants to engage in expert-led discussions, interactive learning sessions, and professional networking aimed at addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in higher education quality management. Key discussions focused on strengthening institutional quality assurance frameworks, enhancing teaching and learning, leveraging technology, promoting research excellence, and improving monitoring and evaluation systems.

The workshop featured presentations from distinguished experts, including:

The Role of Higher Education in Development – Dr. Vincent A. Ssembatya, Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation, National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
Quality Assurance Monitoring and Evaluation Systems in Higher Institutions of Learning – Dr. Kaahwa Maria Goretti (PhD), School of Education.
Leveraging Technology for Quality Assurance in Higher Education Delivery – Ms. Jane Mukulu, TELLISTIC and Microsoft Gold Partner in Uganda.
Enhancing Teaching and Learning – Dr. Hajat Amaal K. Nsereko, Director of Quality Assurance, Islamic University in Uganda.
Foundations of Quality Assurance – Dr. Robert Ayine, Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA).
Assessment and Evaluation Practices – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Matovu Musa, Islamic University in Uganda.
Research Quality, Impact and Dissemination – Dr. Doris Kambugyiro Kwesiga (PhD), Public Health Researcher.
Student Support, Technology Integration, Capacity Building, and Stakeholder Engagement – Prof. John Amoah, Bugema University.

The workshop concluded with a reaffirmation of the critical role of quality assurance in enhancing institutional performance, academic excellence, and stakeholder confidence within Uganda's higher education sector. Certificates of completion were awarded to all participants in recognition of their successful participation and commitment to advancing quality assurance practices in higher education institutions