Arthur Mugisha, Ugandan by citizen, Mukiga by Tribe from Rukiga District an Anglican by faith and officially married with one wife and three children. Available on arthurmugs@gmail.com or via +256 772636548 or +256 702413370
Arthur Mugisha is an experienced educator, instructional designer, and eLearning specialist with over two decades of teaching and academic leadership at secondary and university levels. He holds a PhD in Education from Makerere University and is currently pursuing a Master of Learning Design and Technology at Arizona State University. His academic background also includes a Master of Arts in African Languages and a Bachelor of Education from Makerere University.
Arthur has played a key role in advancing blended learning, open and distance education, and digital transformation in higher education. He has served in various academic and administrative positions at Makerere University, including Coordinator of Bachelor of Education programs and eLearning Champion at the College of Education and External Studies. He has also contributed to curriculum development, academic mentorship, and learner support across multiple institutions.
His research interests focus on blended learning, instructional design, open and distance learning, and innovative pedagogical models in higher education. Arthur has published widely in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to books and conference proceedings, and actively participates in national and international academic forums.
Passionate about improving teaching and learning through technology, Arthur continues to contribute to educational innovation, staff development, and policy advancement in digital education.
Administrative Work
| SN | Task | Institution | Dates |
| 1. | Coordinator ODeL for CEES | DVC AA Mak University | 2024 |
| 2. | Modularising & Onlinising CEES Programs | Principal CEES | 2024 |
| 3. | Deputy General Secretary MUASA | Chairperson MUASA EC | 2022 – 2026 |
| 4. | Member on the Management Committee of the Child Study Centre at CEES_Makerere | Principal CEES | 2023 |
| 5. | College Rep CEES / Chair Welfare MUASA | Chairperson MUASA EC | 2017 – 2022 |
| 6. | Member School Management Committee (SMC) | Namagunga Primary Boarding Girls School (NPBS) | 31st Aug 2022 – 31st Aug 2025 |
| 7. | Ambassador Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) | Secretary Board of Trustees (MURBs) | 2021 |
| 8. | Coordinator of Bachelor of Education | HoD DoDL Mak University | 2013 – 2020 |
| 9. | Exam Results coordinator B.Ed. | Principal CEES | 2015 – 2020 |
| 10. | Ag. Head of Department DoDL | Principal CEES | Aug- Sept 2016 |
| 11. | General Secretary Nyakarambi Kampala Development Association (NKDA) | Chairperson NKDA | 2009 – 2024 |
| 12. | Member External Evaluation of Distance Education Programmes at Makerere University | Internation Extension College London (IEC) | 15th Sept 2005 |
| 13. | Bachelor of Education Student coordinator 1999 – 2002 | Director Institute of Adult and Community Education. | 1999 – 2004 |
Recognitions & Invitations
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SN |
Task |
Invitation / Institution |
Dates |
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1. |
Meritorious Service to Mak University during and after COVID-19 as staff IODeL |
VC Makerere University |
1st Feb 2023 |
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2. |
Participant and magazine contributor 3rd Memorial lecture: Professor William Senteza Kajubi |
VC Makerere University |
22nd Sept 2022 |
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3. |
Onboarding workshop for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Mak: Venue Imperial Royale Hotel |
Project Coordinator / Director IODeL Makerere University |
21st Nov 2022 |
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4. |
Member, Executive Committee UACE Blue Class |
Uganda Martyrs SS Namugongo |
2023 – 2025 |
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5. |
Member, Hutchinson House Executive Committee |
Gayaza High School |
2023 – 2026 |
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6. |
Celebration of Mak University’s 100 years |
VC Makerere University |
20th Sept 2022 |
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7. |
Celebrating 100 years of Excellence Mak@100 Alumni Homecoming Dinner; Through these Gates: Freedom Square |
VC Makerere University |
22nd July 2022 |
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8. |
Secretary Golden Green Executive Committee (ExCom S1- S6) |
Uganda Martyrs SS Namugongo |
2017 – 2022 |
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9. |
Conference: Extending the frontiers of Access to Higher Education in Africa: Strategies for leveraging Online and Distance Learning Programs (Hotel Africana) |
Principal CEES |
28th Nov 2019 |
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10. |
Guest Speaker on Parents meeting |
Director Martyrs Way Nursery and Primary School Namugongo |
October 2018 |
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11. |
Participant in drafting the Strategic plan 2018 – 2028 |
Head Teacher Uganda Martyrs SS Namugongo |
May 2017 |
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12. |
Conference Facilitator: Module Development, Faculty of Social Sciences at Uganda Christian University, Mukono. |
Coordinator Counselling Programs UCU |
Dec 2016 |
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13. |
Facilitator Training workshop: Writing Bachelor of Education Modules at Uganda Christian University, Mukono. |
Dean Faculty of Education and Arts UCU |
April 2013 |
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14. |
Certificate of Excellence: Class teacher and House Master New House. |
Head Master Ntare School |
2004 |
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15. |
Mbarara District Volley ball officiating Course: Venue Kakyeka Stadium |
Ministry of Education and Sports |
2000 |
Extra – Curricular Activities while serving as a teacher at Secondary Level
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SN |
Task |
Invitation / Institution |
Dates |
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1 |
Patron Scripture Union |
Nyamitanga Secondary School |
1997 – 2002 |
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2 |
Head of Department Games & Sports |
Nyamitanga Secondary School |
1998 – 2002 |
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3 |
Class Teacher S4 Candidate class |
Nyamitanga Secondary School |
1998 – 2002 |
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4 |
Compound Master |
Nyamitanga Secondary School |
2002 – 2003 |
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5 |
House Master; New House |
Ntare School |
2003 – 2004 |
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6 |
Class Teacher; S2A |
Ntare School |
2003 |
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7 |
Entertainment Master |
Ntare School |
2004 – 2004 |
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8 |
Patron; Senior Football Team (Lead Host Cocacola Secondary Schools Cup) |
Ntare School |
2004 |
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9 |
Class Teacher; A-Level S5 – S6 |
Kololo High School |
2009 – 2011 |
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10 |
School Sanitary Teacher |
Kololo High School |
2009 – 2011 |
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11 |
Head; Academic Committee |
Kololo High School |
2010 – 2011 |
Services at University Level (Makerere University)
Academic Journey in the teaching Profession (1996 – date)
Academic publications
Book chapters in the book; A Resilient Heutagogy: Deepening Learner-Centred Instructional Strategies for Effective eLearning (Not yet Published)
International Conference Presentations and published in the book of abstracts www.tellsproject.com
Presentations