1.0Lira Universityhttps://tangutechug.com/lirauniadmin@liraunihttps://tangutechug.com/lirauni/author/adminlirauni/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="j8Jr6looAZ"><a href="https://tangutechug.com/lirauni/deputy-vc-academic-affairs/">Deputy VC – Academic Affairs</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://tangutechug.com/lirauni/deputy-vc-academic-affairs/embed/#?secret=j8Jr6looAZ" width="600" height="338" title="“Deputy VC – Academic Affairs” — Lira University" data-secret="j8Jr6looAZ" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://tangutechug.com/lirauni/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> Office of Deputy Vice Chancelor – Academics Home About Us DVC Academics Associate Professor Okaka Opio Dokotum (PhD) was appointed the pioneer Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs of Lira University in June 2016. Sourced from Kyambogo University where he served with distinction for 23 years, Professor Dokotum Deputises the Vice Chancellor of Lira University, assists the VC and provides leadership to the academic and academic-related units of the University. The Deputy Vice Chancellor is responsible for the strategic intelligence of the university, university-wide policy and operations related to academic programmes and teaching and learning and in particular, maintaining and advancing the University’s academic vision, practice and profile. As the pioneer Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs, especially in the absence of a Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration, Professor Dokotum has the enormous task of building and reinforcing foundations and standards and setting up effective and efficient academic systems for the Global Centre of Academic Excellence—“The Beacon”—that Lira University aspires to be. He assists the VC in determining the best modus operandi and resources needed to achieve this institutional dream. A distinguished academic, prolific multidisciplinary researcher, author, playwright, poet, filmmaker and multilingual education advocate, Dokotum brings enormous synergy and inspiration to the staff and students at Lira University and the local community. Associate Professor Okaka Opio Dokotum (PhD) Deputy VC – Academics Duties & Responsibilities Staff Members Downloads Contact Info Duties & Responsibilities of the Office of the DVC Academics Academic Leadership and Strategic Direction. Oversees development, implementation, and review of the university’s academic strategy, provides leadership in academic planning, curriculum development, and quality teaching and ensures academic programs align with national higher education standards and accreditation requirements. Quality Assurance and Standards. Ensures that all academic programs meet internal and external quality benchmarks, Works with the Quality Assurance Directorate to conduct curriculum reviews, program evaluations, and accreditation processes and promotes high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment. Coordination of Academic Units. Supervises faculties, schools, institutes, and academic departments, Chairs or serves on key academic committees such as Senate, Admissions, and Examinations Boards and oversees academic staffing needs, recruitment, promotions, and performance evaluations. Academic Policy Formulation. Leads the development and enforcement of policies related to teaching, research, examinations, admissions, and student progression, ensures compliance with national regulations (e.g., NCHE in Uganda). Student Academic Affairs. Oversees academic matters relating to students, including admissions, registration, examinations, and graduation, ensures a conducive learning environment and effective support services (library, e-learning, academic records) and handles academic grievances, disciplinary issues, and appeals. Research and Innovation Oversight (if assigned). Supports research activities, grant management, and innovation initiatives, Promotes partnerships and collaborations that enhance academic output. Curriculum Development & Academic Program Expansion. Guides development of new programs based on market needs and national priorities, ensures regular review and modernization of existing curricula. Examinations and Academic Integrity. Oversees the integrity of examinations, assessments, and grading processes and ensures academic honesty and manages policies on plagiarism and misconduct. Budgeting and Resource Mobilization for Academic Units. Coordinates budgeting for faculties and academic departments, oversees allocation of academic resources (staff, facilities, equipment) and supports fundraising and academic grants Staff Members Associate Professor Okaka Opio Dokotum (PhD) Meet Proff. Okaka Dokotum the Head of the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics at Lira University who has headed this Department for the last 10 years…. Associate Professor Okaka Opio Dokotum (PhD) Meet Proff. Okaka Dokotum the Head of the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics at Lira University who has headed this Department for the last 10 years…. Downloads This is where the duties and responsibilities goes Contact Information, Office of the DVC – Academic Affairs:- Associate Professor Okaka Opio Dokotum (PhD)Deputy VC – AcademicsMain Administration BuildingLira UniversityP.O. Box 1035, Lira, UgandaTel: +256 414 532045Fax: +256 414 533640Email: dvcaa@lirauni.ac.ug Mr. Sifudu PeterSenior Administrative AssistantOffice of the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic AffairsMain Administration BuildingLira UniversityP.O. Box 1035, Lira, Uganda.Tel: +256 414 532045Fax: +256 414 533640Email: doreen.tazwaire@mak.ac.ug Duties & Responsibilities of the Office of the DVC Academics Academic Leadership and Strategic Direction. Oversees development, implementation, and review of the university’s academic strategy, provides leadership in academic planning, curriculum development, and quality teaching and ensures academic programs align with national higher education standards and accreditation requirements. Quality Assurance and Standards. Ensures that all academic programs meet internal and external quality benchmarks, Works with the Quality Assurance Directorate to conduct curriculum reviews, program evaluations, and accreditation processes and promotes high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment. Coordination of Academic Units. Supervises faculties, schools, institutes, and academic departments, Chairs or serves on key academic committees such as Senate, Admissions, and Examinations Boards and oversees academic staffing needs, recruitment, promotions, and performance evaluations. Academic Policy Formulation. Leads the development and enforcement of policies related to teaching, research, examinations, admissions, and student progression, ensures compliance with national regulations (e.g., NCHE in Uganda). Student Academic Affairs. Oversees academic matters relating to students, including admissions, registration, examinations, and graduation, ensures a conducive learning environment and effective support services (library, e-learning, academic records) and handles academic grievances, disciplinary issues, and appeals. Research and Innovation Oversight (if assigned). Supports research activities, grant management, and innovation initiatives, Promotes partnerships and collaborations that enhance academic output. Curriculum Development & Academic Program Expansion. Guides development of new programs based on market needs and national priorities, ensures regular review and modernization of existing curricula. Examinations and Academic Integrity. Oversees the integrity of examinations, assessments, and grading processes and ensures academic honesty and manages policies on plagiarism and misconduct. Budgeting and Resource Mobilization for Academic Units. 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