Hi Ma dear colleagues,
I would like to contribute on the issue of location of U -OWN. (University of
West Nile). I wish to thank Maandera and sunday for their brilliant
contributions on this topic.
Many important and sometimes unique factors have to be considered when
deciding on location of a university. Students are attracted to a university
becuase of different reasons including personal satisfaction and location. A
good location for a new public university is almost as important as having a
good idea in the first place. We should be prepared to make intelligent
compromises in relation to the issue of location of U -OWN. The decisions
should be objective taking into account that; the location should be able to
gain a competitive advantage over any competition. Gaining a competitive
advantage is vital to achieve an edge over competition with other
private universities in the region.
I believe most if not all students of the proposed U-OWN will initially start
by leaving off campus . Location is therefore of indispensable importance and
must play its role in the process of decision. Availability of services such as
banking,night clubs,sports,accomodation or potential accomodation ETC are key
to attracting students. Finally a large number of people and or a vibrant
community around the university plays a satifaction role for the students and
the entire university staff.
I suggest objectively that Arua 'Regional City' is the ideal location to start
small and eventaully expand our treasured U -OWN.There is a point at which
everything becomes simple and there is no longer any question of choice,
because all the committee have staked will be lost if they look back on the
ideal choice of location .We are also politicians so to say the politicians
have to take the final decision is not correct becuase we are politicians too
as voters.
But note the Dutch Proverb that ; 'HE WHO HAS A CHOICE HAS TROUBLE'.
Tom Aliti
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