National Council for Higher Education 27" January 2021 All Vice Chancellors and Principals Higher Education Institutions RE: REOPENING OF INSTITUTIONS FOR ALL STUDENTS. Reference is made to my letter dated 21% January 2021 in which I communicated that ‘tutions should not reopen for non-finalist classes until a decision of Government on the matter is communicated. ‘The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) is in receipt of a communication from the t Lady and Minister of Education and Sports informing us that based on the advice from: the Presidential Scientific Advisory Committee, the President has guided that all Higher Education Institutions should continue studying online using the ODeL System for at least another three (3) months. This is so as to enable Government find a lasting solution. The purpose of this letter, therefore, is to inform you of the current position of Government and to encourage you to utilize the ODel System, All institutions that have not embraced the ODel. system are encouraged to do so. Should you require any further information do not hesitate to contact the Ag Director, Quality Assurance and Accreditation, Dr. Pius Achanga, ‘on email address: pachanga’@unche.or.ug , Tel no.0787020572. MY Professor Mary J.N. Okwakol PhD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Plot M834, Kigobe Road, Kyambogo P.O. Box 76 KYAMBOGO, Kampala-Uganda Tel: $256-393-262 [40/4 Fax: +256-393-262145 Email: ed @unehe.or.ua, Website: wwwaunche.oraag