Kyambogo University Convocation

Composition

The Convocation of the Kyambogo University consists of:

All persons who studied and completed a course of at least one academic year at Kyambogo University
All persons who studied and competed a course of at least one academic year in all the former institutions (ITEK, UPK and UNISE), which merged to form Kyambogo University, and its affiliated institutions.
All persons who studied and completed a course in all National Teachers Colleges in Uganda.
Students admitted by Kyambogo University or seconded to other Universities for their studies.
Certificate holders of less than one academic year of study approved by the University Council.
Current and former members of the University Council.
Current and former members of the Appointments Board.
Current and former Vice Chancellors, Academic Registrars, Secretaries and Deans of Students.
Recipients of Kyambogo University Honorary Degrees.
Patrons of the Convocation.
The Vice Chancellors, Directors, Principals and staff of constituent and affiliated institutions.
Outside scholars on teaching and/or research at Kyambogo University.
Corporate Membership shall include institutions and organizations that subscribe the aims and objectives of the Convocation.

KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION

Vision

To work together with the Kyambogo University Council and Management towards the development of the University and the realization of the goals cherished by the University and its old students, namely: the nurturing, promotion and protection of academic, intellectual, professional, technology, philosophical and ethical excellence in public and private domains for human and social development.

Mission

To mobilize the Alumni and well wishers to support the welfare and progress of the University and to participate in the enhancement and improvement of intellectual and material well-being of the University community including fostering unity and professional relation between fellow members of the Convocation and Kyambogo University.

Objectives

Take interest and participate in the planning and general development of the University.
Initiate development of projects aimed at generating income for the Convocation and the University.
Establish avenues through which members can participate fully in national issues, reforms, projects, programmes and other areas of interest to them.
Establish an efficient network through which the Secretariat will be able to keep in touch with all the members of the Convocation globally.
Establish for a through which members will exchange ideas geared towards the improvement of the quality of professionalism in the country.
Affiliate or collaborate with national and international convocations.

Activities

The Convocation shall be duty bound to meet and discuss any matters within the sphere of Kyambogo University and transmit recommendations arising out of such discussions to the University Council, Senate and their relevant committees.

The specific activities shall, among others, be:-

To bring together all the alumni of Kyambogo University.
To Promote and popularise the social, ethical and intellectual image of Kyambogo University.
To pro-actively solicit for material, financial and human resources to enable Kyambogo University maintain a Competitive edge Kyambogo University maintain a competitive edge with similar institutions.
To collect and preserve materials of historical value to the University and the Convocation, including the University memorabilia.
To assist in the placement of graduates
To foster motivation through honoring distinguished students, members of staff and exemplars alumni in society.
To assemble and maintain Convocation membership database including publication of Convocation newsletter and magazines.
To liase with other Universities Alumni Associations and Convocation to achieve the aforementioned goals.