
Mrs. Theresa Mary Obbo
Chairperson, University Council
The University Council is the supreme organ of the University, responsible for the overall administration. The establishment and composition of the University Council is guided by section 38 of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (UOTIA) 2001 as amended and in line with other relevant provisions of the Act or statutes applicable. Gulu University Council has six Committees as listed below to undertake due implementation of the objectives and functions of the University as established in accordance with the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001. Through its board and committees, the council receives and duly deliberates on all matters brought to it by the management Committee and makes resolutions and approvals as appropriate in line with its mandates.
Chairpersons of Council since inception;
1st Council Chair –Mr. Opika Opoka
2nd Council Chair- Mr .Opika Opoka
3rd Council Chair- Dr.Otto Benjamin Nelson
4th Council Chair- Dr. Otto Benjamin Nelson
5th Council Chair- Ms Theresa Mary Obbo
Mandates of the Council
The mandate of the University Council is enshrined in the functions and powers of the council provided under Sections 40 and 41 of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 (as amended).
Functions
Specifically, the Council is responsible for:-
(a) Directing of the administrative, financial and academic affair of the University
(b) Formulating of the general policy of the Public University;
(c) Giving general guidelines to the administration and academic staff of the University on matters relating to the operations of the University;
(d) Doing any other thing and taking all necessary decisions conducive to the fulfilment of the objects and functions of the University.
Powers
Concerning its functions, the Council has powers to:-
a) Represent Gulu University in all legal suits by and brought against the University;
b) Receive gifts, donations, grants or other amounts of money and make disbursement as may be required, on behalf of the University;
c) Fix scales of fees
d) Make statutes under its Act;
e) Establish Faculties, Departments, Boards and course/programmes of study and approve proposals for creation or establishment of Constituent Colleges;
f) Provide for the welfare and discipline of the students;
g) Approve the University budget proposals and the final accounts submitted by the management;
h) Approve the appointment of Deans and Deputy Deans of Faculties
Members Of University Council
Names Designation/Constituency
1. Mrs. Theresa Mary Obbo Chairperson
2. Rwot Richard Santo Apire Vice Chairperson
3. Prof. George Ladaah Openjuru Vice Chancellor
4. Assoc. Prof. David Okello Owiny Deputy Vice Chancellor
5. Hon. Mandir Jachan Fred Omach Member
6. Mr. Moses Onono Member
7. Mr. Bwoch Gustovio Member
8. Mr. Lotyang Ambrose Member
9. Hon. Ojok Patrick Angella Member
10. Pr. Joseph Okidi Member
12. Mr. Langole Jimmy Bonnie Member
13. Sr. Hellen Lamunu Member
14. Mr. Olyel Geoffrey Ajabi Member
15. Mr. Watulo David Wapukhulu Member
16. Can. Dr. Gladys Ayot Oyat Memebr
17.. Mr. Allii Geoffrey Member
18. Dr. Beatrice Arwenyo Member
19. Ms. Lamunu Alice Obote Member
20. Dr. Sidonia Angom Ochieng Member
21. Mr. Obol David Otori University Secretary