the open university of tanzania,20th anniversary booklet

The Open University of Tanzania

Celebrating 20 Years of Bridging the Education Gap

in Tanzania and Beyond

20th Anniversary of OUT2

The Council of the Open University of Tanzania

The Governing and Control of the Open University is vested in the Council which has the following powers.

To administer the properties of the University both movable and immov-•able. To administer funds and assets of the University•To signify the acts of the University by use of the Common seal.• To receive gifts, donations and grants or other monies and to make dis-•bursementsTo appoint such officers of the University when needed.•

The University Council appoints a qualified and suitable person to be the Secretary to Council. The Vice Chancellor is appointed by the Chancellor upon recommen-dation of the Search Committee formed by virtue of the Charter and Rules. The Chancellor upon recommendations of the Search Committee formed pursuant to the provisions of the University Charter appoints too Deputy Vice Chancellors to assist the Vice Chancellor in their respective functions.

Members of the OUT CouncilProf. S. Wangwe1. Mrs. K. Mponguliana2. Prof. T.S. Mbwette3. Prof. E.T. Bisanda4. Prof. M. A.M. Victor5. Prof. M. D. Varisanga6. Mr. M.J.L. Dalotta7. Mr. J.Cheyo8. Mr. A.A. Rajab9. Hon. Z. Kawawa (MP)10. Hon. H. D. Shekifu (MP)11. Hon. S. M. Mabunda (MP)12. Prof. A. Mshimba13. Dr. C. Kitima14. Dr. S. A. Kolimba15. Mr. M. John16. Ms. A. Salum17. Prof. I. A. Rai18. Ms. F. M. Said19.

20th Anniversary of OUT 3

Celebrating 20 Years of Bridging the Education Gap in Tanzania and Beyond

The Open University of Tanzania was established in 1992 by an Act of Parliament passed on 14th December, 1992, and assented by His Excellency the President on 28th

December 1992. The Act became operational on 18th March, 1993 with the Publication in the Government Notice No.55 published on 19th February, 1993 in the Official Gazette. The Commencement of the activities of the Open University of Tanzania was marked by the unveiling of a plaque by his Excellency Federico Mayor, Director General of UNESCO on 26th July, 1993.

The Open University of Tanzania started its operations in Temporary premises situ-ated in the National Correspondence Institute’s building in Dar es Salaam, On 18th May1994, the University moved to rented premises in the Tanzania Industrial and Research Development Organization (TIRDO) located at the Msasani Area. After almost 7 years, the University moved into its own buildings along Kawawa Road in Kinondoni. The five storey buildings were formerly owned by the National Bank of Commerce and these were purchased by the Governmnet at a cost of Tshs. 870 million in 2001. The Handover ceremony was performed on 1st January, 2001 and the move into the buildings by the Open University of Tanzania was completed by 31st March, 2001. The Open University of Tanzania is a fully fledged and accredited public institu-tion of higher learning, mandated to conduct academic programmes leading to Certificates, Diplomas, and Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications. In the 20 years of existence, the OUT has enrolled students from across Tanzania and also from foreign countries such as Malawi, Uganda, Kenya, Namibia, Hungary, Burundi, Libya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Saud Arabia, Lesotho, Botswana, and United Kingdom and from the United States of America. The total cumulative students’ enrolment by June, 2011 was 44,099 where the majority of students are Tanzanians. Year 2005 saw the passing by Parliament of the Universities Act No.7 of 2005 that envisaged all Tanzanian Universities to prepare and submit for approval by the Government, the respective Charters and rules. The OUT draft Charter was approved by the University Council on 28th July, 2006 during the 52nd Council Meeting held at Mkonge Hotel in Tanga. Subsequently the OUT Charter was signed by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania on 28th March, 2007 but was in use with effect from 1st January, 2007 but the Charter was formally presented to the University Chancellor on 5th March, 2008 by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete.


Basically, the establishment of the Open University of Tanzania was grounded in the potential of the institution to address the roblems of limited education and training opportunities in existing conventional higher learning institutions. Unlike the conventional niversities where the learners go for their education in the Univer-sities, the OUT takes education and training to the learners, wherever they are. OUT offers flexible learning environments whereby learners do not have to leave their homes, families, employers and communities for a period to concentrate in closed studies in the University.

Initially OUT started with a centralized administration system. With time, the insti-tution reengineered its administration system and revised its organizational struc-ture so as to rationalize the management and governance system and to further decentralize operations for better services delivery to students and staff most of who reside and study in diverse geographical areas of the country.


Studying at the Open University of Tanzania

The Open University of Tanzania is the first university in the whole of the East Africa region to offer educational pro-

grammes through Open and Distance Learning mode.This makes OUT peculiar from conventional residential univer-sities. Through Open and Distance Learning (ODL), OUT allows flexible learning environment leading to protracted periods of course completion.

Being an ODL institution OUT operates through a network of 30 Regional Cen-tres and more than 70 Study Centres in Tanzania and abroad. To address the emerging national, regional and global challenges which emanate from the fast changing perceptions and world cultural, social and economic outlooks, OUT has established several collaborations and links with local, regional and international organizations, associations, and institutions of higher learning such as the Interna-tional Telecommunication Union, United Kingdom Telecommunication Academy, Namibia College of Open Learning, Triumphant College in Namibia, University of Zimbabwe, Egerton University in Kenya, Global Justice Solutions (a subsidiary of Coffey International), Cape Coast University in Ghana and the National University of Rwanda.

Educational delivery is attained through various means of communication such as broadcasting, telecasting, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), correspondence, enhanced face to face, seminars, and contact programmes

OUT is increasingly using e-Learning as a mode of delivery through the Learn-ing Management System Moodle. It has received funding from SPIDER for the establishment of Tanzania’s first e-learning center, which will be located at the tem-porary headquarters of OUT in Dar es Salaam. The E-learning Centre will focus initially on the building the capacity of the staff and then students from OUT and other universities and colleges. SIDA will also support the capacity-building work of the E-learning Centre.

The OUT is available for students from a broad age profile, and from different socio-economic, cultural, physical locations and backgrounds and includes old people, businessmen and women, politicians, inmates and army, police and prisons offi-cers. The institution serves young and old people with multiple social and career obligations as long as they dedicate their life plans to lifelong learning.

The University has offered and continues to offer both degree and non-degree pro-grammes in diverse fields of study. These include degree programmes in arts and social sciences, business studies, education, environmental studies, law and sci-ences. There are also several non-degree programmes, which include foundation courses provided to enable individuals to qualify and enroll into different degree programmes as well as several demand driven short courses.


Anniversary Programme

Tuesday 31st July 2012

Press Conference

Introduction of the 20th Anni-versary Celebration, Activi-ties planned and fundraising efforts.

Launching of the Song, Logo and Theme of the Anniversary.

Venue

New Kinondoni Centre

Responsible Persons

Vice Chancellor, Chair-man of the Council, DCM & 20th Anniversary Com-mittee

Chancellor Hon Dr. John S. Malecela

Wednesday 1st August 2012

FSTES Day

Presentation on •“Scientific research in Higher Learning Institution: Opportunities, Challenges and on the way forward.”

Show Casing

Venue


Responsible Persons

Vice Chancellor, Dean FSTES and 20th Anniver-sary Committee

PresenterProf. John Mkoma

DiscussantProf. W.J Kandoro

Saturday 4th August 2012

2nd Alumni Meeting in Dar es alaam

Venue


Responsible Person

Vice Chancellor, Director of Communications and Marketing


Wednesday 15th August 2012

FED Day

Presentations on:

‘Successes and Chal-lenges Associated with Liberalisation of Primary & Secondary Education delivery in Tanzania’

Presentation on Chal-lenges Associated with Teaching Mathematics and Science in Tanzania

Brain drain Vs Brain Gain in Tanzania

Venue


Responsible Person

Vice Chancellor, Dean FED and 20th Anniversary Com-mittee

PresentersProf. J.C.J Galabawa,– UDSMProf. Issa Omari – OUT

DiscussantsD Dr. E. SwaiDr. John Soka Dr. C. Muganda

PresenterProf R.W.P Masenge.

DiscussantsProf. Mshimba SUZA Prof. K. Mshigeni Prof. M. Luhanga

PresenterProf Elifas Bisanda

DiscussantsProf. E. MartimDr. J. Yambi


Wednesday 22nd August 2012

FBM Day

Launching of the new academic programmes

Postgraduate •Diploma in Business Stud-ies (PGDBS),Bach-•elor of Human Resource Management (BHRM).Master of •Human resource Man-agement

Launching faculty Alumni Reg. Book & Website

Alumni forum debate

Signing of MoU between OUT and NIT for offering a joint MBA in Transport and Logistics Management

Show casing

Venue


Responsible Person

Vice Chancellor, Dean FBM and 20th Anniver-sary Committee

Guest of HonourHon. Abdallah KigodaMinister, Industry, Trade and Marketing (MP).


Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 August 2012

2012 ODL-Conference

&

Academic Delivery Day

Venue

Blue Pearl Hotel

Responsible Person

DVC(Acad) and Organis-ing Committee

Guest of HonourDeputy Minister MoEVT

Vice Chancellor, DVC(Acad) and organiz-ing CommitteeDVC RS&LTLibraryDIET,DQAC, DUGS, ISO, OS, OUTSODRPSDES

Wednesday 29th August 2012ICE DayLaunching of new programmes

Presentation on “The Role of Lifelong Learning to sustain Tanzania’s Labour Competitiveness”

Show Casing

Venue


Responsible Person

Vice Chancellor, DICE, DCM and 20th Anniver-sary Committee

Guest of HonourHon. Gaudensia Kabaka Minister of Labour and Employment

Presenter Director ICE

DiscussantsDr. Kassimu NihukaOne female ICE staff


Wednesday 5th September 2012

Launching of:

The OCB Board• Nyerere Centre for •Good Governance and Media Educa-tion,SADC Centre for •specialized teaching

Short Courses inTourism, French & Inauguration of the ODL Tower

Venue

OUT-temporary Head-quarters

&New Kinondoni centre

Responsible Person

Vice Chancellor, DVCs ,Director of Communica-tions and Marketing, 20th Anniversary Committee

Guest of HonourHon. Dr. Shukuru Kawambwa (MP), Min-ister for Education and Vocational Training

Invited GuestH.E. The French Ambas-sador.

Saturday 8th September 2012

FASS Day

Presentation on: “Causes of Moral Decay in the Society: The case of Tan-zania’

CED Students’ •presentations

Public Lecture on ‘Poverty alleviation Challenges in Tanzania’

Show Casing

Venue


Responsible Person

Vice Chancellor, Dean FASS and 20th Anniver-sary Committee

PresenterJenerali Ulimwengu

DiscussantsProf. I. Omari Prof. H. Mushi

PresenterHon. Frederick Sumaye

DiscussantsProf. J. Mbwiliza Dr. Khatibu Kazungu


Friday 14th September 2012

OUT Miss Excellence 2012

Venue


Responsible Person

Director of Communica-tions and Marketing, Miss excellence Commit-tee, Dean of Students, 20th Anniversary Committee

Guest of HonourHon. William Lukuvi, Minister of Foreign Affairs (MP)

Wednesday 19th August 2012

IET Day

Launching of Diploma and Certificate Course in IET

Launch ICT laboratory for individuals with dis-abilities

ASTU Activities (Demon-strations)

Show casing

Venue


Responsible Person

Vice Chancellor, DVCs, DIET, and 20th Anniver-sary Committee

Invited Guest CEO NACTE

Guest of HonourHon. Prof Makame Mba-rawa Minister Communication Science and Technology. (MP).

12 20th Anniversary of OUT

Thursday 20th September 2012

Law Day

Presentation on Find-ings on Violence against Children

Presentation on Child Protection Strategy

Venue


Responsible Person

Vice Chancellor, DVCs, Dean Faculty of Law, 20th Anniversary Committee

ChairpersonDVC (Acad)

PresenterRachel HarveyUNICEF

PresenterKathryn LeslieUNICEF

DiscussantsDr. Mary Kitula Dr. Vincent Lema

Friday 21st September 2012

Moot Court Competition Venue


Responsible Person

Dean Faculty of Law/ Moot Court Committee and 20th Anniversary Committee

Saturday 22nd September 2012

Legal Aid Day Venue


Responsible Person

Vice Chancellor, Dean Faculty of Law, Chair-person OUTLAC, OUTSO, and 20th Anni-versary Committee

Guest of HonourHon. Chief Justice


Wednesday 26th September 2012

OUTASA Day

Public Lecture on “Bank-ing and Economic Down Turn”

Venue


Responsible Person

OUTASA and 20th Anni-versary Committee

PresenterHonest Prosper Ngowi

DiscussantDr. Ngatuni

Monday 1st October 2012

Beginning of 20th Anni-versary Marathon &DRPS Day

Launch of Research Bul-letin

Presentations by Ex- Post-graduate students

Venue


Responsible Person

Chair RACs, Manage-ment Commitee, Staff and Students

DRPS and 20th Anniver-sary Committee

Guest of HonourDr. Hassan MshindaDirector General (COSTECH)

Saturday 6th October 2012

HIV/AIDS Club day

Launching of the Club

Launch of HIV/AIDS Website

Seminar on HIV/AIDS

Venue


Responsible Person

Coordinator for HIV/AIDS at OUT, OUT Management, DCM, Staff, Students and 20th Anniversary Com-mittee

Invited GuestsTACAIDS, AMREF, Family Health Interna-tional


Monday 8th to Friday 12th October 2012

Open Week- Facul-ties, Directorates and Institutes Exhibitions

Environmental & health day

Venue


Tumbi Hospital - Kibaha

Responsible Person

OUT Management, Members of Faculties, Directorates & Institutes, Students and Committee

Guests of HonourMama Tunu Pinda, Coast Regional Commissioner - Mwantumu Mahiza

Tuesday 9th October 2012

Press Conference

Press Conference in view of Launching a Book on OUT History

Venue


Responsible Person.

Vice Chancellor, DVCs, Director of Communications and Marketing, 20th Anniversary Committee

Wednesday 10th October 2012

Launching a Book on OUT History

Venue


Responsible Person

Vice Chancellor, DVCs, Director of Communications and Marketing, 20th Anniversary Committee, OUT.

Guest HonourRetired President Ali Hassan Mwinyi. (Honoris causa, D. Litt)


Grand Bonanza for Anniversary Mara-thon

Venue

OUT-Perma-nent Headquar-ters, Bungo

Responsible Person

Dean of Students, Sports Coach, 20th Anniversary Committees,

Guest of HonourHon. Fenela Mkangala (MP).Minister for Information, Youth, Culture and Sports


Monday 15th to Friday 19th October 2012

Regional Centres Activities15th –Mwanza15th – Kibaha15th – Pemba 16th –Tabora16th - Singida17th –Dodoma17th – Katavi 18th – Arusha18th - Iringa19th – Mbeya19th - Shinyanga

Venue

Regional Cen-tres.

Responsible Person

DVC(RS), DRCs and Commit-tees

Guest of Honour Chair RAC’s

Thursday 25th October 2012

Conference and Convoca-tion Day.

Public Lecture on “EURO Crisis and Lessons for the EAC’

Venue

New Kinon-doni Centre

Responsible Person

Vice Chancellor, DVCs, Presi-dent of the Convocation, 20th Anniversary Committee

PresenterHon. Samuel John Sitta (MP), Minister for East Africa Coop-eration (Presenter)

DiscussantsProf Kabudi Dr. Hawa SinareH.E Mutinda Mutiso


Climax of the Anniver-sary and Graduation Day

Tree Planting

Prizes and Awards for:- Outstanding Government Institutions- Staff Members

- Students - Individuals

Launch of the Report on the OUT/SIDA achievements

Venue

OUT-Perma-nent Headquar-ters, Bungo

Responsible Person

Chancellor, Chairman of Coun-cil, Vice Chancellor, DVC’s and Committee Invitees, graduates and rela-tives

Guest of HonourHon. Mizengo Kayanza Peter Pinda (MP), Prime Minister;

Invited GuestH.E The Swedish Ambassador

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