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    Utilization of Makerere University's E- learning environment among undergraduate students at Makerere University, Kampala.
    (Makerere University, 2025-07-02) Lamwaka, Emily
    The study examined the utilisation of MUELE among the undergraduate students of Makerere University. These were the four objectives of the study; to establish the level of MUELE utilization; to assess the effect of perceived usefulness on MUELE utilization; to determine the effect of perceived ease of use on MUELE utilization; and to determine the effect of students‟ attitudes on MUELE utilization. The study used a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. A sample of 276 participants were selected using simple random sampling technique. The response rate was 85% and face to face surveys interviews and documentary reviews were used to collect the data. The data were thematically analysed. Key findings revealed that, the Mean utilization level of MUELE was moderate (M=3.17). There was a moderate, positive relationship between perceived usefulness and MUELE utilization; a weak positive relationship between perceived ease of use and MUELE utilization and a high positive relationship between students‟ attitude and MUELE utilization. The model summary showed a strong positive significant relationship between the independent variables and MUELE utilization implying that the model was statistically significant in predicting the effects of the independent variables and MUELE utilization. The level of MUELE utilization, perceived usefulness; Perceived Ease of Use and students‟ attitude indicates a positive prediction effects. In conclusion the ICT department should mobilize resources to improve the e – learning infrastructures and solve the network connectivity issues, network computers in all classes, employ qualified computer technicians, charge MUELE fees on students and seek external support for the resources to improve MUELE platforms. Also, make the short course on e-learning compulsory for all students and lecturers. Further research focus should be on factors influencing the use of MUELE; establish the level of satisfaction with the MUELE platform among the students and the attitude of lecturers toward MUELE use.
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    Test title 15thDec
    ( 2025) Test, Author
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    Nature, causes and management of student activism in Makerere University
    (Makerere University, 2025) Mukasa, Bart
    In this study, I explored the complexities of student activism at Makerere University focusing on its nature, causes, and management. I used a Qualitative approach of research basing on Altbach’s theory of students’ activism in the 20th century (Luescher, 2018) which provides a framework for understanding the complexities of student activism. A sample of fourteen participants was used which was purposively selected. These included eight student leaders and six university administrators. I used interview guides to obtain primary data and document checklists to obtain secondary data which were analyzed by using themes. Findings indicated that student activism in Makerere University manifested demand for accountability from students’ leaders and management. Findings also indicated that student activism was as a result of stalements where students’ efforts to advance their issues tended to be blocked. On management of student activism, findings indicated that Makerere University had rigid bureaucratic and hierarchical structure/framework which led to a slow decision making process on matters affecting students. The study concluded that student activism at Makerere University was indicative of a demand from students for management to take action on matters affecting them and that it was caused by lack of clear channels for students to advance their dissatisfactions. It further concluded that Makerere University operated under a rigid structure of managing student activism which limited quick decision making. The study therefore, recommended that the university should support student leaders through capacity building for effective leadership as they demand for their rights and timely give explanations for any action taken that might affect students. It further recommended that university should establish open communication channels which allow expression of student’s views. In addition, the study recommended that Makerere University should shift from the rigid structure of managing student activism to a democratic embracing approach which does not overlook the urgency of students’ matters. The study contributed to the body of knowledge by making an addition to the existing literature on student activism and publications and provided an insight on how Makerere University and other institutions of higher learning shall respond to student activism
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    University chaplains and imams' roles on students' discipline: College of Education and External Studies, Makerere University.
    (Makerere University, 2022-05-06) Kayongo, Nicholas Laurence
    Discipline is a process of training or controlling an individual with an aim of making him/her to become compliant. Most successful societies or individuals have been disciplined. The vast enterprise of acquiring the knowledge and skills for professional life is supported by many services, such as, medical, counselling, career guidance, chaplaincy, accommodation and disability services. Chaplaincy, which supports the religious and pastoral needs of students, belongs not on the margins but at the heart of the Universities enterprise (Norman, 2014). Uganda’s Ivory Tower (Makerere University) which is also a nativity of knowledge has on several occasions experienced a crisis of discipline exhibited by some of its students’ conduct amidst the well-established fountains of discipline known as chaplains and Imams. It is on this basis that the study set out to investigate the University Chaplains and Imams’ roles on Improving the Students’ discipline. More specifically, the study was guided by two research hypotheses namely: There is a relationship between the chaplains and Imams’ Ecumenical/Interreligious role on improving the students’ discipline. The second hypothesis is that there is a relationship between the Chaplains and Imams’ Sobriety counseling role on improving the students’ discipline. A mixed method paradigm was used, under which both a cross-sectional survey design and a phenomenology research design were employed. The target population included two hundred (200) students admitted for the College of Education and External studies with all the University Chaplains and Imams. Both probability and non-probability techniques were used. For sampling, stratified random on the students and purposive sampling techniques on the University Chaplains and Imams were applied. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview, and Focus group discussions with the student’s leaders from these respective chaplaincies and university Mosque, which were first subjected to content and external validity checks. Reliability of the quantitative instruments was done and quantitative data was analyzed using frequencies, percentages and Pearson’s Linear Correlation Coefficient Test, qualitative data findings were presented in a narrative form. Findings indicated that the University Chaplains and Imams’ roles significantly correlate with the students’ discipline, and significantly predicted it. However, the sobriety counseling role had a low correlation coefficient meaning that it significantly correlated with the students’ discipline, but its impact was not so strong. The study concluded that university chaplains and Imams have an influence on the students’ discipline, but its influence is only moderate. The few Chaplains and Imams left alone cannot make wonders to bring about a change for the students’ discipline but a need to reinforce their roles since they are part of this complex interdependent society of the University departments. It then recommended that the university should request for more chaplains because of the increased number of the students that are admitted in every academic year. Secondly, the female chaplains should be appointed to those chaplaincies and University Mosque as long as it conforms with those specific creeds. Additionally, other creeds like the Hindu, Pentecostal, Jews to be accorded chaplaincies in the university and the titles may vary such as faith advisers and not strictly chaplains and Imams as it is.