He is the Academic Registrar, Karamoja Peace And Technology University.
Brief Overview And Experience
A knowledgeable, self-driven and motivated administrator with sound background in institutional leadership. A team player and customer service oriented person who’s is organized, enthusiastic and ready to accept positive criticism. A person who is curious and willing to go an extra mile in attaining organizational goals and in improving his career. Endowed with good interpersonal and communication skills which are key ingredients in service delivery. One who cherishes and values cultural diversity.
He was born on Monday 29th July 1974 to the late Mr. Joseph Mary Zikusooka Kasasa and Mary Specioza Kasasa of Mityana District, Busujju County, Butayunja Sub-County, Kitongo Parish at Kalezi Village.
Education Background
Academic Awards
- 2016/2017: Uganda Management Institute
Award: Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, Leadership, and Management
- 2000/2003: Makerere University.
Award: Master of Arts in Educational Management
- 1994/1997: Katigondo National Major Seminary.
Award: Bachelor of Philosophy (of Makerere University)
Diploma in Philosophical and Religious Studies
- 1991/1994: Sacred Heart Seminary Mubende.
Award: Uganda Advance Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E).
- 1988/1991: Sacred Heart Seminary Mubende.
Award: Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E).
- 1984/1987: Busuubizi Demonstration School.
Award: Primary Leaving Examination Certificate (P.L.E)
- 1981/1983: Kande Primary School.
Working Experience Within Kyambogo University
2021 to date: Deputy Academic Registrar
Key duties:
- Deputizing the academic registrar in matters to do with graduate studies.
- Provision of secretariat services to both Graduate Board, and Research and Publication Committees.
- Liaising with the NCHE on matters to do with graduate studies admissions.
- Liaising with faculties/schools in the development and review of academic programmes.
- Coaching, appraising, and mentoring junior staff.
December 2013 to 2021: Senior Assistant Registrar in charge of Transcripts Section
Key duties:
- Production of academic transcripts.
- Verification and/or certification of former students’ academic documents.
- Supervision, coaching, appraising and mentoring of junior staff.
January 2013 to Dec. 2013: Senior Assistant Registrar attached to Senate Division
Key duties:
- Minute recorder to Senate meetings.
- Liaising with affiliated institutions on matters to do with students’ graduation.
- Provision of assistance in preparation for academic ceremonies.
- Provision of secretariat services to Senate Adhoc Committees.
April 2010 to January 2013: Senior Assistant Registrar / January 2009 to April 2010: Assistant Registrar (attached to the office of DVC-AA)
Key duties:
- Acting as a focal person between the faculties/schools and the office of the DVC-Academic Affairs.
- Providing secretariat services to committees chaired by the DVC-AA.
- Acting as a focal person between the office of DVC-AA and the NCHE.
February 7th, 2008 to January 2009: Assistant Registrar in charge of Admissions.
Key duties:
- Coordinating undergraduate admissions, both private and government schemes.
- Providing secretariat services to the Admissions Board.
- Coordinating students ‘registration.
2006 to 2008: Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Vocational Studies.
Key duties:
- Compiling students’ results.
- Registration of students.
- Secretary to Faculty Board meetings.
2004 to 2006: Administrative Assistant /Assistant Registrar, Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering.
Key duties:
- Compiling students’ results.
- Registration of students.
- Secretary to Faculty Board meetings.
2002 to 2004: Administrative Assistant, Admissions Division.
Key duties:
- Assisting the In-Charge Admissions in matters to do with students’ admission.
Other Assignments Within Kyambogo University
- Chairperson to the Local Board of Survey for Financial years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024.
- Chairperson to the Contract Management Team for Leasing of Printing and Photocopying services by MFI Ltd.
Working Experience Outside Kyambogo University
- 1998/2001: Caretaker, Bishop Cyprian High School Kyabakadde.
- 1997/1998: Deputy H/M, Bishop Cyprian High School Kyabakadde.
Key Competencies
- Leading winning teams.
- Use of MS Word and Excel packages.
- Customer care.
- Mentoring /Coaching.
- Interpersonal relations.
My Core Values
- Integrity; there is a congruence in what I say and what I do.
- Honest; l am true to myself and others.
- Consultative; l believe in collective decision making.
- Transparency; l believe in openness.
- Accountability; lam accountable to my supervisors and those I serve.
- Patriotism; l pay true allegiance to my country Uganda.
Personal Philosophy
“A customer is the most important visitor on our premises…” By Mahatma Gandhi.