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SUMMARY:PhD Public Defense by Mr. Bart Mukasa
DESCRIPTION:The Dean\, East African School of Higher Education Studies & Development  Under the College of Education and External Studies cordially invites you to a PhD Defense. \n\n\n\nPhD Candidate:  Mr. Bart Mukasa \n\n\n\nThesis Title: \n\n\n\nStudent Activism: An Exploration of the Nature \, Causes and Managment of Student Activism in Makerere University \n\n\n\nDate and Time:  \n\n\n\n3rd October 2025\, starting at 10:00 am \n\n\n\nVenue:  \n\n\n\nCollege of Education and External Studies Room 126 Curriculum Building   \n\n\n\nSupervisors: \n\n\n\n1.Dr. Sr. Justine Namaganda \n\n\n\n2.Assoc. Prof. Jude Ssempebwa \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbstract \n\n\n\nThis qualitative study explored the complexities of student activism at Makerere University\, Uganda. It focused on its nature\, causes\, and management. The study was underpinned by Altbach’s theory of student activism which provides a framework for understanding student activism\, through student interests\, organizational dynamics\, and university responses. Utilizing a qualitative paradigm\, fourteen participants were purposively sampled including eight student leaders and six university administrators; these were interviewed\, and data was thematically analyzed. The findings provide insights for both student leaders and university administrators seeking harmonious and progressive academic environments. Findings revealed a demand for accountability and transparency from the university administrators\, highlighting issues like tuition increments\, infrastructure\, and academic freedom. It also showed that power struggles between student leaders and administrators often result in stalemates\, hindering meaningful reform. Finally\, it revealed that effective management requires a collaborative framework involving student representation\, dialogue\, and inclusive decision-making. The study concluded that student activism at Makerere University is driven by a desire for accountability\, better governance\, and improved learning conditions. Similarly\, power struggles and stalemates between student leaders and administrators hinder meaningful reforms\, and effective management of student activism requires a collaborative framework. The study therefore\, recommended that student leaders should build the capacity for effective leadership and negotiation\, foster unity among student groups\, engage in constructive dialogue\, prioritize inclusive representation\, and develop strategic partnerships. The university administrators\, should establish open communication channels with student leaders\, foster inclusive decision-making processes\, address student concerns promptly\, develop policies promoting transparency and accountability\, and provide resources for student leadership development. This study contributes to deeper understanding of the complexities of student activism at Makerere University\, informing policies and strategies for constructive engagement. \n\n\n\nPhD Candidate: Mukasa Bart
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