Makerere University is in the process of transitioning from the Academic Information Management System (AIMS) to a new scheme dubbed ACMIS (Academic Certified Management Information System) as the institution prepares to kick-off online academic activities starting next month.
Speaking to Campus Bee, the Minister in charge of ICT at the University – Hon Gilbert Muhumuza raised worry over the new system to which the institution is migrating saying; some students may encounter deep challenges while adopting to it most especially during this time when they are home due to the schools closure.
“I am anticipating a situation of very many students being left behind on this system migration. I expect the University to serve communication to students once the new system is up and running and how best they can learn to use it” Muhumuza said.
The new system, ACMIS is currently being used by sister institution Kyambogo University which has since faced a number of glitches such as loss of marks, loss of transaction/payment records among others.
The Minister also raised a grievance of little/less involvement of student’s leaders when such changes are made at the Makerere. It’s his prayer that the administration including the ICT department involves designated campus ministers on matters regarding communications and decision making.
The outgoing AIMS was home to the students portal, results, payment logs among other features.
AIMS was unleashed over 3 years ago and has recorded a tremendous usage amongst most of the academic institutions in Uganda including Mbarara university, Kabale University and many others. Secondary schools are also beneficiaries of this system
The primary objective of the AIMS during its birth was to manage automation of results information, admissions and billing/payments for learners and stakeholders in the academia.
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