{"id":6004,"date":"2025-11-21T17:37:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/?page_id=6004"},"modified":"2026-02-24T15:32:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:32:09","slug":"deputy-vc-academic-affairs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/deputy-vc-academic-affairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Deputy VC &#8211; Academic Affairs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6004\" class=\"elementor elementor-6004\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b83df4 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9b83df4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60357f2 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"60357f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f873f00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f873f00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Office of Deputy Vice Chancelor - Academics<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fe58e0 elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"9fe58e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items elementor-inline-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Home<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-right-arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M21.548 5.088c-0.436-0.451-1.162-0.451-1.613 0-0.436 0.436-0.436 1.162 0 1.596l8.177 8.177h-26.984c-0.629 0.001-1.129 0.501-1.129 1.13s0.5 1.145 1.129 1.145h26.984l-8.177 8.162c-0.436 0.451-0.436 1.178 0 1.613 0.451 0.451 1.178 0.451 1.613 0l10.113-10.113c0.451-0.436 0.451-1.162 0-1.596l-10.113-10.114z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">About Us<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-right-arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M21.548 5.088c-0.436-0.451-1.162-0.451-1.613 0-0.436 0.436-0.436 1.162 0 1.596l8.177 8.177h-26.984c-0.629 0.001-1.129 0.501-1.129 1.13s0.5 1.145 1.129 1.145h26.984l-8.177 8.162c-0.436 0.451-0.436 1.178 0 1.613 0.451 0.451 1.178 0.451 1.613 0l10.113-10.113c0.451-0.436 0.451-1.162 0-1.596l-10.113-10.114z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">DVC  Academics<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cbd56c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7cbd56c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1705c60 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1705c60\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e9114c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0e9114c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1c4c56 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b1c4c56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c0f57b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c0f57b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>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.<\/p><p>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\u2019s academic vision, practice and profile.<\/p><p>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\u2014\u201cThe Beacon\u201d\u2014that 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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c56761b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c56761b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82689c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"82689c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-10-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3024\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-10-1.png 512w, https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-10-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-10-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3929de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b3929de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Associate Professor Okaka Opio Dokotum (PhD)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0456fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0456fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Deputy VC &#8211; Academics<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a251b2 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0a251b2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ece6413 e-n-tabs-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"ece6413\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;tabs_justify_horizontal&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;horizontal_scroll&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs\" data-widget-number=\"248407059\" aria-label=\"Tabs. 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Responsibilities of the Office of the DVC Academics<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc41c47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc41c47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"299\"><strong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"299\">Academic Leadership and Strategic Direction. <\/strong>Oversees development, implementation, and review of the university\u2019s 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.<\/li><li data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"634\"><strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"634\">Quality Assurance and Standards. <\/strong>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.<\/li><li data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"958\"><strong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"958\">Coordination of Academic Units. <\/strong>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.<\/li><li data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1262\"><strong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1262\">Academic Policy Formulation. <\/strong>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).<\/li><li data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1508\"><strong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1508\">Student Academic Affairs. <\/strong>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.<\/li><li data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1868\"><strong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1868\">Research and Innovation Oversight (if assigned). <\/strong>Supports research activities, grant management, and innovation initiatives, Promotes partnerships and collaborations that enhance academic output.<\/li><li data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2087\"><strong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2087\">Curriculum Development &amp; Academic Program Expansion. <\/strong>Guides development of new programs based on market needs and national priorities, ensures regular review and modernization of existing curricula.<\/li><li data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2289\"><strong data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2289\">Examinations and Academic Integrity. <\/strong>Oversees the integrity of examinations, assessments, and grading processes and ensures academic honesty and manages policies on plagiarism and misconduct.<\/li><li data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2516\"><strong data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2516\">Budgeting and Resource Mobilization for Academic Units. <\/strong>Coordinates budgeting for faculties and academic departments, oversees allocation of academic resources (staff, facilities, equipment) and supports fundraising and academic grants<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-2484070592\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-2484070592\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-67266bb e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"67266bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41f94db e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"41f94db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a814e91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a814e91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Staff Members<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebd1aa8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ebd1aa8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aafe079 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aafe079\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fd48a7 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"9fd48a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-96.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7580\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-96.png 512w, https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-96-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-96-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"#\">Associate Professor Okaka Opio Dokotum (PhD)<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">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....<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e25a20c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e25a20c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4140530 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"4140530\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-96.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7580\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-96.png 512w, https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-96-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-96-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"#\">Associate Professor Okaka Opio Dokotum (PhD)<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">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....<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-2484070593\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-2484070593\" data-tab-index=\"3\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-58ef84f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"58ef84f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aedcd4f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aedcd4f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c98b1e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c98b1e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Downloads<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c31db94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c31db94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is where the duties and responsibilities goes<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-2484070594\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-2484070594\" data-tab-index=\"4\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 4;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-bdc3336 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bdc3336\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80911bf e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"80911bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32516c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32516c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contact Information, Office of the DVC \u2013 Academic Affairs:-<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8b0141 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8b0141\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Associate Professor Okaka Opio Dokotum (PhD)<br \/>Deputy VC &#8211; Academics<br \/>Main Administration Building<br \/>Lira University<br \/>P.O. Box 1035, Lira, Uganda<br \/>Tel: +256 414 532045<br \/>Fax: +256 414 533640<br \/>Email: dvcaa@lirauni.ac.ug<\/p><p>Mr. Sifudu Peter<br \/>Senior Administrative Assistant<br \/>Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor \u2013 Academic Affairs<br \/>Main Administration Building<br \/>Lira University<br \/>P.O. Box 1035, Lira, Uganda.<br \/>Tel: +256 414 532045<br \/>Fax: +256 414 533640<br \/>Email: doreen.tazwaire@mak.ac.ug<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Office of Deputy Vice Chancelor &#8211; 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\u2019s 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\u2014\u201cThe Beacon\u201d\u2014that 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 &#8211; Academics Duties &amp; Responsibilities Staff Members Downloads Contact Info Duties &amp; Responsibilities of the Office of the DVC Academics Academic Leadership and Strategic Direction. Oversees development, implementation, and review of the university\u2019s 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 &amp; 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&#8230;. 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&#8230;. Downloads This is where the duties and responsibilities goes Contact Information, Office of the DVC \u2013 Academic Affairs:- Associate Professor Okaka Opio Dokotum (PhD)Deputy VC &#8211; 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 \u2013 Academic AffairsMain Administration BuildingLira UniversityP.O. Box 1035, Lira, Uganda.Tel: +256 414 532045Fax: +256 414 533640Email: doreen.tazwaire@mak.ac.ug Duties &amp; Responsibilities of the Office of the DVC Academics Academic Leadership and Strategic Direction. Oversees development, implementation, and review of the university\u2019s 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 &amp; 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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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\u2019s 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\u2014\u201cThe Beacon\u201d\u2014that 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 &#8211; Academics Duties &amp; Responsibilities Staff Members Downloads Contact Info Duties &amp; Responsibilities of the Office of the DVC Academics Academic Leadership and Strategic Direction. Oversees development, implementation, and review of the university\u2019s 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 &amp; 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&#8230;. 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&#8230;. Downloads This is where the duties and responsibilities goes Contact Information, Office of the DVC \u2013 Academic Affairs:- Associate Professor Okaka Opio Dokotum (PhD)Deputy VC &#8211; 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 \u2013 Academic AffairsMain Administration BuildingLira UniversityP.O. Box 1035, Lira, Uganda.Tel: +256 414 532045Fax: +256 414 533640Email: doreen.tazwaire@mak.ac.ug Duties &amp; Responsibilities of the Office of the DVC Academics Academic Leadership and Strategic Direction. Oversees development, implementation, and review of the university\u2019s 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 &amp; 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&#8230;. Associate Professor Okaka Opio Dokotum (PhD) Meet Proff. 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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\u2019s 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\u2014\u201cThe Beacon\u201d\u2014that 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 &#8211; Academics Duties &amp; Responsibilities Staff Members Downloads Contact Info Duties &amp; Responsibilities of the Office of the DVC Academics Academic Leadership and Strategic Direction. Oversees development, implementation, and review of the university\u2019s 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 &amp; 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&#8230;. 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&#8230;. Downloads This is where the duties and responsibilities goes Contact Information, Office of the DVC \u2013 Academic Affairs:- Associate Professor Okaka Opio Dokotum (PhD)Deputy VC &#8211; 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 \u2013 Academic AffairsMain Administration BuildingLira UniversityP.O. Box 1035, Lira, Uganda.Tel: +256 414 532045Fax: +256 414 533640Email: doreen.tazwaire@mak.ac.ug Duties &amp; Responsibilities of the Office of the DVC Academics Academic Leadership and Strategic Direction. Oversees development, implementation, and review of the university\u2019s 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. 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