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| UGCSI Chancellor Prof. Michal P. Pitzl |
Looking Back & Always
Moving Forward
A Year of Growing and Learning
The year 2013 proved to be a year
of learning, growing and building for United Graduate College and Seminary
International (UGCSI). UGCSI must
be an ever-changing institution as it continues to make biblical education
attainable anywhere in the world. UGCSI is in the business of infecting
people’s thinking with the correct information. In order to remain on the
cutting edge of international biblical online education we must change and move
and grow.
The new global educator must be
ready to change as new technology changes how people want education delivered.
In an article published by EdTechmagazine.com in 2012, “50 Striking Statistics
about Distance Learning in Higher Education,” statistics show that more
students are taking online courses in their higher education programs. The
demand for online courses from the business world and from student populations
is forcing traditional schools and their administration and faculty to find
better ways to provide more effective online courses for their higher education
programs.
In 2013 UGCSI began to revamp its
entire system, including curriculum, which will be coming down in 2014. UGCSI’s
Academic and Advisory Councils engaged in research and development to upgrade
our curriculum to be more Kingdom minded. The Councils also explored the
possibility of creating a unique international citation system for writing.
At UGCSI we have developed a system
that enables us to tailor make programs to fit the needs of individuals and
their countries. Our education system is becoming more specialized, something
that also addresses the hearts and minds of the next generation of learners.
Next generation learners are technologically savvy and are looking for
specialized programs that meet their unique needs. As the needs of the world
change, UGCSI is seeking to change to meet those needs. For this reason 2013
was a major year of instructional training for our staff. Our international instructors
come from various countries around the world, including Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique,
South Africa, South Sudan and the USA, to name a few. These next generation
educators are training for the move forward.
A New Year of Expansion
The global effect of UGCSI is
taking off. In 2014 we are expanding into Latin America and also the Caribbean.
We have new professors that have started working with our international
institution. There is a great hunger for effective biblical education in the
world, and the computer gives us the access to go anywhere in the world. Top
global leaders are excited to work with our global online education system that
can reach the masses because of its ability to change and adapt.
Prof. Christopher Douglas out of
Trinidad and Tobago joins our team. Dr. Douglas is a former lecturer, Vice
President and National Director for various Bible colleges and schools in the
Caribbean. He also founded Ministry Gifts Bible Institute.
Prof. Arkanjelo Wani Lemi joins us
from South Sudan where he and other church leaders mediated the recent conflict
in South Sudan. Prof. Lemi is also the founder of Sudan Christian University.
Prof. Jared Onyari comes to us from
Kenya where he specializes in peace building, conflict transformation and human
rights. He has also been awarded numerous honors, including the honor of
Ambassador of Peace by the Universal Peace Federation.
Prof. David Ssali is a naturopathic
doctor and health educator based out of Kampala, Uganda. He produces herbal
medicines and aims to empower people through health education. Prof. Ssali has
mentored diplomats, government officials, and students at colleges and
seminaries and whole communities throughout his country.
We welcome these great leaders and
the leaders and learners they represent in their regions to our family at
United Graduate College and Seminary International.
Please read the article below for highlights on other great leaders who were recently honored by UGCSI.
Preparing for what is Ahead
In the coming days begin to change
your mind at a new level. As a next generation student or educator, you should
be ever learning. Every great leader knows that nobody gets to the top and
stays there without hard work and diligence. We can never become an institution
that makes copies. Originals keep things progressing and moving forward. We
must continue our education and find ways to better ourselves everyday. We must
hunger to learn more about our craft. At UGCSI we will provide some of the
resources and guidance you need, but how can you develop yourself and your craft.
We want to hear from you. What is
your unique idea for online education, kingdom and ministry education,
curriculum planning, communications and student relations (just to name a few)?
Please contact our Chancellor of Operations, Prof. Donella Pitzl (ugcs.dpitzl@yahoo.com) as you better
yourself and have feedback for UGCSI. The future of international ministry
education is waiting for your unique idea.
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Article - The Investigator – Uganda’s first online tabloid
BUSINESS NEWS
Business gurus Mukwano, Karim Hirji, Bitature, Elly
Karuhanga, Principal Judge Bamwine and Dr Ssali clinch honorary degrees and
professorships
By Robert Ndawula
The list has Patrick Bitature
a promoter of investment and chairman Uganda investment authority and Australia
envoy.
Karim Hirji is a leading
industrialist and Hotelier well known for his Imperial Hotel Group and other
investments in Kampala and Entebbe.
Dr David Ssali is the
brain behind Dama Medicinal Herbs. He started his research by studying &
understanding people's lifestyles, nutrition & hygiene. Ssali discovered
that for the skin to suffer various ailments the body was trying to get rid of
toxic waste.
Rwamirama Bright a
politician and former army officer is also known for his promotion of research
in animal food production. He serves as the minster for agriculture, animal
industry and fisheries.
Elly Karuhanga is a
pioneer investor in oil and Gas industry he also serves as the chairman Tullow
oil and legal consultant. These and others will be awarded with doctorate and
professorship.
The Chief Chancellor of
the United Graduate College and Seminary Intl. (UGCSI) Prof. Clyde Rivers,
accompanied by the Chancellor Makerere University Prof. Mondo Kagonyera will
lead the awarding ceremony on Saturday 14th December 2013 at Serena Conference
Centre.
The Prime Minister of
Uganda Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi will be the Guest of Honor.
The United Graduate
College and Seminary Intl. is represented and coordinated in Uganda by H.E. Dr. Boney
Katatumba the Hon. Envoy of Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Uganda. He was also
awarded Doctorate in 2010 including, MTN Chief Dr. Charles Mbiire, his mother
Dr.Tereza Mbiire, former National Water MD, Prof. William Muhairwe, Dr.Tom
Buruku, Dr. Hasmuk Dawrda, Dr. Robert Kayanja and his wife Dr. Jessica Kayanja.
Dr. Katatumba revealed
that the University honors and awards people who have exemplary achievements in
society and help the poor and help the disadvantaged.
Dr. Katatumba said it’s
important to recognize and honor with Doctorates not only academicians but also
people who have visible achievements that make better lives in society by
creating employment, assisting the poor among others.
He further said you
sometimes meet an academic PhD who still rides boda boda or matatu, in rented
flats, with no home in his village as compared to a Doctorate by Honor who has
big development project and visible success; such are the people UGCSI with
award Doctorates and Professorships on the 14th Dec.
UGCSI has another high
level category of honoring political Heads of State. H.E. Museveni was honored
for great leadership in establishing and maintaining peace in Uganda.
Joachim Chissano former
President of Mozambique was honored for his good governance and being the only
president in African history to turn power over early in his career as President
of Mozambique, Vice President of Kenya, Kalonzo Musyoka honored for efforts of
promoting peace in Kenya, Sudan and Burundi. Pierre Nkurunziza for promoting
peace after 12 years civil war between Tutsi and Hutu tribes. Former President
Obasanjo of Nigeria honored for anti corruption policies introduced in Nigeria,
President Wolde Giorgio of Ethiopia honored for efforts to build a better
environment in his country.
Dr. Katatumba concluded
by quoting the Bible: “You will be honored if you honor others” He said it’s a
pleasure to be associated with appreciating other people’s achievements before
he dies.
Angella Katatumba and the
Magic Hornz Band will be performing live At the Prestigious Award Ceremony.
