Management of the University of Cape Coast has held a four-day retreat to develop operational plan as part of the implementation of the 2023-2027 Corporate Plan.
The retreat brought together, Provosts, Deans and Directors to strategise, collaborate to effectively implement the strategic plan of the University to propel it to a higher height.
Also present were the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene and Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame.
Opening the retreat, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, called on participants in the retreat to recognise the important role of the strategic plan and the need to develop operational plan that would propel UCC to become the beacon of academic excellence in Ghana and beyond.
Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong
Prof. Boampong urged members of management to play a pivotal role in the development of the operational plan as well as its implementation in their respective jurisdictions to consolidate the gains the University had made.
He urged them to work in collaboration towards a shared vision of success and innovation.
The Vice-Chancellor underscored the commitment of UCC to become a leader in the ever-changing education landscape.
“Let’s work together as a strong team to shape the future of our dear university to overcome the challenges that confront us and take advantages of opportunities that lie ahead in this ever-changing higher education landscape” Prof. Boampong urged.
Giving the keynote address, the Vice-Chancellor of Methodist University, Prof. Philip Ebo Bondzi-Simpson, said it was the responsibility of management to provide the needed academic and administrative leadership to ensure a congenial environment for members of the University Community.
Prof. Philip Ebo Bondzi-Simpson making a presentation
Speaking on the Executive Management of a World-Class, Top-Notch University, Prof. Bondzi-Simpson outlined the responsibilities of each member on the governance structure of the University.
“The roles of each member should be complementary and geared towards advancing the cause of the University” he advised.
Prof. Bodzi-Simpson who is also the Founding Dean of UCC’s Faculty of Law highlighted issues such as Ownership, Governance and Management; Academic Leadership and Administration and Discipline.
He further discussed the Legal and Regulatory Framework emphasising on the constitutional provisions, UCC Legislative History; Public Financial Management Act and Financial Administration; Procurement Act and Procurement Management.
Members of management
As part of activities for the retreat, the Vice-Chancellor gave a presentation on the State of the University; Dr. Paul Effah, a former Executive Secretary of the National Council for Tertiary Education, Ghana spoke on “Leadership and Management of University” whilst the Director of Research Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) shared insights on the research output and ranking of UCC. The Director of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, Prof. Daniel Agyapong, also took participants through “Preparation of Operational Plan”.
In his closing remarks, the Vice-Chancellor entreated the Provosts, Deans and Directors to work with heads under their supervision to successfully implement operational plans that have been developed.
He was grateful to participants for actively engaging in all the activities at the retreat.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC