Academic Programs Directorate

Posted by admin on Monday, 21 July 2025
About Academic Programs Directorate
Mission
Our mission is to create responsive and internationally esteemed academic programs, while actively recruiting and empowering talented, driven individuals to succeed and make a meaningful contribution to the development of our country and the world.
Vision
Bule Hora University aspires to produce a graduate who strives for community’s transformation and be a center of excellence in agriculture, mining, health and indigenous knowledge research and community’s participation by 2025 G.C. With this, the directorate has a vision of launching academic programs that are responsive to global needs, ensuring graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel and drive positive change in their countries and the world.
Background
The Academic Program Directorate stands as a cornerstone of Bule Hora University's commitment to academic excellence and its mission to produce knowledgeable and impactful graduates. As a vital administrative and strategic unit, the Directorate is charged with the critical responsibility of overseeing the entire lifecycle of academic programs offered by the university from their initial design and development through implementation, rigorous review, and continuous enhancement. Its evolution is intrinsically linked to the growth trajectory of Bule Hora University, demonstrating a proactive adaptation to the dynamic landscape of higher education and the specific socio-economic imperatives of the region and the nation. The core functions of the Academic Program Directorate are multifaceted and indispensable to the academic vitality of Bule Hora University.
The Academic Program Directorate at Bule Hora University has undoubtedly navigated a range of challenges and celebrated notable successes. Challenges might have included managing resource constraints, adapting to evolving national and international accreditation standards, ensuring consistency and quality across a diverse array of academic disciplines, and effectively integrating technological advancements into program delivery and administration. Conversely, key achievements may include launching popular new programs, securing national and international accreditation, establishing strong quality assurance systems, and demonstrating improvements in student learning and employability.
Core Values
Academic Excellence: A deep commitment to upholding and promoting high standards in curriculum design, delivery, and assessment, ensuring programs are rigorous, current, and aligned with best practices in higher education.
Quality Assurance: A dedication to establishing and maintaining robust processes and standards that guarantee the quality and integrity of all academic programs offered by the university.
Relevance and Responsiveness: A commitment to ensuring that academic programs are relevant to the needs of students, the community, the job market, and national development priorities, and are responsive to changing trends and demands.
Collaboration and Partnership: Fostering strong working relationships and open communication with academic faculties, departments, administrative units, students, and external stakeholders to collectively enhance academic programs.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Embracing innovation in curriculum development, pedagogical approaches, and program delivery, while actively seeking and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement based on data and feedback.
Integrity and Transparency: Operating with honesty, ethical conduct, and transparency in all processes related to program development, review, and administration.
Professionalism and Accountability: Maintaining a high level of professionalism in all interactions and being accountable for the effective management and oversight of academic programs.
Inclusivity and Equity: Striving to ensure that academic programs are accessible, equitable, and inclusive, considering the diverse needs and backgrounds of students and faculty.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop and update academic programs for quality and relevance. 
  • Ensure accreditation standards and quality assurance. 
  • Oversee curriculum design and instructional materials, encouraging innovation. 
  • Support faculty development, recruitment, and evaluation. 
  • Manage student registration, progress, and grievances. 
  • Monitor enrollment, graduation rates, and student performance; prepare improvement reports. 
  • Allocate resources and assist with budgeting. 
  • Liaise with university administration, government agencies, and accreditation bodies. 
  • Ensure compliance with policies and regulations. 
  • Drive innovative curricula and contribute to strategic planning.
Duties of Academic Program Directorate Units
These units are responsible for:
  • Overseeing overall academic planning, reporting, staff promotions, scholarships, teaching evaluations, and monitoring and supporting program implementation.
  • Consolidating and organizing academic affairs plans and reports prepared by deans and directors of the learning and teaching core processes.
  • Preparing and presenting the directorate’s individual plans and reports, discussing them with the director, and incorporating them into the main organizational documents.
  • Coordinating staff promotion requests, organizing them, and submitting them to the director when necessary.
  • Monitoring staff teaching performance evaluations, collecting data from colleges, analyzing the results, obtaining the director’s signatures, and providing feedback to staff.
Deliverology and Staff Development Coordinator
The office responsible for:
  • Communicate with MoE on innovative ideas, policies, and assessments to support the university’s mission. 
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on tracer studies, job fairs, employability training, and teacher capacity building. 
  • Work with career services, management, deans, and departments to meet strategic goals. 
  • Plan and implement activities to deliver outcomes. 
  • Conduct assessments to identify gaps and plan capacity-building events. 
  • Organize seminars and workshops with industry and university partners. 
  • Monitor and evaluate the impact of office activities.
Student Skill Development Coordination Office (SSDCO)
The office responsible for:
  • Facilitates internships, industrial attachments, and career fairs with industry partners.
  • Offers training in leadership, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking.
  • Organizes public speaking clubs, debate sessions, and problem-solving exercises.
  • Provides IT and digital literacy programs, including coding and data analysis basics.
  • Encourages startup culture through business plan competitions and incubation support.
  • Promotes mental health awareness, time management, and ethical professional conduct.
  • Collaborates with academic departments to integrate skill-building into curricula.
  • The SSDCO works closely with industries, NGOs, and alumni to ensure relevant and practical training.
Common course & General Education Expert Department
The office responsible for:
  • To coordinate and manage the implementation of general education courses across departments, ensuring academic quality, alignment with national education standards, and integration of interdisciplinary skills.
  • Design, review, and revise general education curricula (e.g., Communication, Civics, and Critical Thinking).
  • Coordinate the delivery of general education courses across colleges.
  • Train and mentor instructors teaching general education subjects.
  • Monitor and evaluate teaching effectiveness and course outcomes.
  • Collaborate with curriculum committees and departments to ensure course relevance.
  • Prepare and submit periodic reports on course implementation and improvements.
  • Ensure alignment with the Ministry of Education’s guidelines and BHU’s strategic