The Dar es Salaam Tumaini University (DarTU) Council is the principal overall policy-making organ of the University including the University constituent and connected colleges, and, for general academic policy related matters only. Subject to the Universities Act, No. 7 of 2005 and Regulations made thereunder, the governance, control and administration of the University is vested in the Council. The detailed functions and powers of the Council are stipulated in the University Charter.
The composition of the Council is provided in the Charter and it reflects the various sectors of society which have stake in the institution. The members of the Council, who have additional attributes, including integrity, interest in higher education related matters and experience, have been drawn from various sectors and professions. Their skills set and experience in higher education matters enable them to make meaningful contribution to the deliberations of the Council and furtherance of the objectives, functions and powers of the University
In undertaking its oversight role, the Council is assisted by committees which are charged with distinct roles for advising the former. The committees of the Council include the Audit and Risk Committee; Human Resources Management Committee; Planning, Finance, Development and Resource Management Committee; and the Students Affairs and Services Committee.
Pursuant to the Universities Act, No. 7 of 2005 and the DarTU Charter, the members of the University Council for the 2024/25 – 2026/27 triennium are as follows:
S/No. |
Name |
Membership Category |
1. |
Prof. Joseph A. Kuzilwa |
Chairperson of the Council |
2. |
Prof. Olipa Ngasapa |
Vice Chairperson of the Council |
3. |
Mr. Goodluck Nkini |
General Secretary ELCT-ECD |
4. |
Prof. Burton L.M. Mwamila |
Vice Chancellor – DarTU |
5. |
Dr. Ibrahim Mwangalaba |
Representative of Financial Institutions in Tanzania |
6. |
Mr. Felix Mlaki |
Business Community in Tanzania |
7. |
Ms. Betisheba Wambura |
Students’ Organization Representatives – up to June 2025. |
8. |
Mr. Richard Tangaliola |
|
9. |
Prof. Ulingeta Mbamba |
Appointees from Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania |
10. |
Prof. Emmanuel Mjema |
|
11. |
Prof. Allen Mushi |
Nominee of Vice Chancellor |
12. |
Lady Justice Rehema Sameji |
Members from the Legal Profession |
13. |
Lady Justice Rehema Mkuye |
|
14. |
Rev. Wilbroad Mastai |
Clergy member |
15. |
Eng. Godwin Makyao |
Expertise and Experience in Resource Mobilization, Investment and Institutional Sustainability |
16. |
Dr. Cornel Mtaki |
Academic Staff Association Representative |
17. |
Prof. Andrew L. Mollel |
Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academics, Research and Public Engagement (DVC-ARPE) |
18. |
Prof. Michael O. A. Ndanshau |
Deputy Vice Chancellor for Resource Management and Administration (DVC-RMA) |
19. |
Mr. Amani Mwakyoma |
Corporate Counsellor (Secretary) |