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The exchange pupils and headteachers of the University Basic Schools with the Central Regional Minister, Mr. Kwamina Duncan

UJHS Holds 18th Awards Day Celebration

27 Jul, 2018 By louis Mensah

The University Junior High School, has held its 18th Awards Day Celebration with a call on teachers and parents to train their children to eschew all forms of littering in order to reduce the poor sanitary conditions in the country.

The programme was on the theme “Keeping a Healthy Environment: The Civic Duty of the Ghanaians Child”.

In his opening remarks, the Director of the Directorate of Legal Consular and General Services, Mr. Moses Abnory, commended the organisers the choice of  theme and stressed on the importance of keeping one’s environment clean and healthy as it behoves on all citizens of the country.

In a speech read by Professor David .K. Essuman, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghatey-Ampiah, he encouraged the students to educate their parents and friends to desist from indiscriminate littering and eschew all habits that endangers the environment. He further advised them to participate in communal labour in their vicinities and join educational campaigns against diseases such as Cholera, Malaria, Dysentery among others.

On her part, the Headmistress of the school, Mrs. Kate Frimpong, reported that the school has retained its enviable first position in the Cape Coast Metropolis Basic Education Certificate Examination. She stated that “In 2017, our school A placed first, school B placed 2nd, school C placing 3rd, with school D and School E placing 13th and 33rd respectively out of 105 schools that took part in the B.E.C.E”. She identified inadequate infrastructure, lack of a school library, science laboratory and poor student enrollment and staffing as some of the challenges facing the school. Mrs. Frimpong commended the past students, staff parents and other philantropists for contributing to the school’s success.  

The head prefect, Master Papa Kobina Osei-Amanfu, applauded the good work by the past prefects and elaborated some of their achievements as well as challenges during their tenure of office.

 Awards were presented to deserving students who performed excellently during the academic year. Special awards were also given to teachers of the school including two female teachers who have retired for their selfless service to the School in the areas of teaching and learning.  

The school’s cultural troupe, Apam Kor, spiced up the celebration with some rich cultural display.

Credit: Maame Efua Yamoawah Essel (Intern)

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UCC Honours 86 Retired Staff

27 Jul, 2018 By louis Mensah

The University has honoured 86 staff who formally retired in 2018 at a Send Off and Long Service Awards Ceremony.

The retirees comprised 18 senior members, 34 senior and 34 junior staff. The retirees received citations, cash and items ranging from furniture, refrigerators, LED television, generator and gas cooker.

Mr. Kweku Essuon, from the Environmental Health Section who served for 44 years received a table top refrigerator as the longest serving staff of the University.

Speaking at the function, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, said it was exciting that 72 out of the 86 retired staff had served the University between 15 and 44 years. He indicated that management recognised the diverse and invaluable contributions of the retirees towards the development of the University in various areas of operation.

Prof. Ampiah noted that the past years had not been rosy saying “There have been ups and downs during your active working life in this University, but we thank God that He has sustained and protected you to come this far”.  He noted that considering the long years they had served the University, it was evident that they had spent a great portion of their productive working lives for the growth of the University. He expressed gratitude to them for their meritorious services and prayed for God’s blessings, long and healthy life.

In order to ensure the wellbeing of retired staff, Prof. Ampiah said Management would continue to resource the Welfare Section to enable it reach out to senior colleagues through the Retirees Outreach Programme. He said the Retirees Outreach Programme which started a few years ago has made it possible for the Welfare Section to visit 110 retirees at various parts of the country. “This programme has really strengthened the bond of relationship between the University and its retirees and Management will ensure that the University Hospital is well resourced to provide specialised health care to benefit the University Community, including our cherished senior citizens,” he noted.

To staff who were still at post, the Vice-Chancellor asked them to ponder over their attitude towards work. He said it was their collective responsibility to contribute positively towards the growth of UCC before they retire. “Our relationship with the University as workers plays a vital role in our lives during retirement. It is in line with this, that I beseech you to demonstrate good work ethics such as loyalty, honesty, punctuality, trustworthiness, commitment and hard work at all times to enhance the image and development of the University of Cape Coast” he implored them.

The Vice-Chancellor wished the retirees well as they embark on another exciting journey of their lives. “I believe that every stage of our life is a new beginning with its own opportunities, therefore, embrace yourselves for such situations and offer yourselves as long as your health will allow,” he added. He advised the retirees to join clubs and associations to enable them fraternize, stay healthy and occupied.

On behalf of the retirees, Pastor (Prof) Peter Kofi Kwapong, thanked the University for the opportunity granted them to serve in various capacities by way of employment. He said they benefitted immensely and in diverse ways during their period of service. “One of such is the serene and beautiful environment in which we were accommodated, together with our families on this campus,” he indicated. He explained that the opportunities did not only offer them the advantage of proximity to their departments or offices, but to various facilities such as the basic school, hospital, clubhouses, library, and churches.

Pastor Prof. Kwapong said they had gained great insight and development that have led to some of them achieving great feats both internationally and locally. He said they offered quality services that propelled the University to higher heights, by helping to create conducive environment for the current and future generations. He said the professional relationships built in the offices, went way beyond family borders, thereby fostering relationships true and lasting friendships amongst all staff and their families. “Out of these, we have witnessed a number of marriages and other life-long social collaborations. We’ve celebrated with one another and we have mourned with one another as well,” he noted.

Pastor Prof. Kwapong entreated Management of the University to keep the good work and strive harder to maintain excellence to enable the present and future generations to serve UCC even better. He said it was their wish to see the University rise further by all standards.

Representatives of the various unions on campus delivered solidarity messages at the function and wished the retirees well in their future endeavours.

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UTAG Calls on Government to Pay Book & Research Allowance

26 Jul, 2018 By louis Mensah

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) is calling on the Government to pay the 2017/2018 academic year Book and Research Allowance (BRA) as a matter of urgency.

According to the National President of UTAG, Dr. Eric Opoku Mensah, all attempts by executives of the Union for the payment of BRA have proved unsuccessful.

Dr. Mensah made the call at a press conference held on UCC campus

 "The National Executive Committee of UTAG has observed with dismay the inability of Government to pay the 2017/2018 BRA to its members as of today, 25th of July, 2018, in spite of the fact that all the necessary documents to facilitate payment have been presented to the appropriate institutions of Government several months ago," he noted.

Dr. Mensah said following Government's lackadaisical attitude, the UTAG on July 7, 2018, wrote to remind the Minister for Finance and copied relevant institutions with the processing of the payment of BRA . He said the Union cautioned Government on the need to pay BRA by July 16, 2018, in order to forestall agitations on campuses of the various public universities since the 2017/2018 academic year has almost ended. “It is sad to note that, as of today, the plea to Government to pay the BRA by the 16th of July, 2018, has gone unheeded and the Ministry of Finance has refused to formally respond to our letter," he indicated. He added that "For us, this is indicative of the condescending treatment UTAG receives from Government over the years with respect to the payment of the BRA".

Dr. Mensah said “UTAG therefore, wishes to inform and plead with the public and our students that should the next academic year’s calendar be disrupted, it is not to blame”.  He said the Union was notifying Vice-Chancellors of the public universities in Ghana about its concerns. He reiterated the fact that UTAG was committed to delivering quality education in Ghanaian public universities but would not countenance the insensitivity and unnecessary delay with respect to addressing its concerns.

Present at the press conference were representatives of UTAG on some campuses of public universities in Ghana.

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UCC, UB Graduate 1st Cohort of Leadership Empowerment Programme

24 Jul, 2018 By louis Mensah

The University of Cape Coast and the University at Buffalo (UB) have graduated the first cohort of the Leadership Empowerment Programme.

The first cohort of 23 graduates were presented certificates at the graduation ceremony.

In an address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, said the programme formed part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UCC and UB signed in 2017.  He said the focus of the MoU was to promote collaborative research, leadership and empowerment certificate programme for interested postgraduate students in the School of Business as well as those pursuing Educational Administration. In addition to this, the MoU seeks to run Educational Leadership Programme between UB’s Graduate School of Education and UCC’s Institute for Educational Planning and Administration and partnership in the area of library.

Prof. Ampiah was excited that 14 months after the signing of the MoU, representatives of UB and UCC have demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm leading to the graduation of the first cohort. According to the Vice-Chancellor, a lot had been achieved since the signing of the MoU and indicated that some faculty from UB came to hold workshops for staff in some faculties and schools in UCC. “These examples are indications of the prospects of the UB-UCC partnership and I wish to use this opportunity to call on all stakeholders to remain committed to the MoU,” he observed. Prof. Ampiah further commended the leadership of UB School of Management - Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness for their exemplary support and commitment to the UB-UCC Partnership.

The Vice-Chancellor congratulated the graduands on their successful completion of their programme. He encouraged them to develop interest in adding value to their degrees through various “add-on” programmes in order to give them competitive advantage over their colleagues and peers.

On his part, the Dean, School of Management, UB, Prof. Paul Tesluk, said great things happen when two wonderful institutions with similar values and complementary strengths work together. “We live in an increasingly interconnected world and so we are able to have a partnership like this to bring our strengths together we to do to support leaders who are doing great things themselves and this is evidence of that,” he stressed.

Prof. Tesluk said since their arrival in Ghana, they have observed the bold efforts underway across the country to find innovative ways to address some profound issues in the areas of sanitation, access to health care, sports, quality education, shelter and housing. “Boldness and ambition are clearly two important and related parts of the Ghanaian culture and I urge you to put what you have learnt from this programme and take that bold action that is part of your heritage,” he added.

Prof. Tesluk stated that “there is a saying that indecision is the graveyard of good intention” and urged the graduates not to allow indecision to distract them from the wonderful work they would be doing as leaders. He advised them to be bold explaining that “people who choose to be bold and inspiring do not only get things accomplished but they do so by instigations, probe, progress and movement for themselves and those around them”.

The Vice Dean of the School of Business, Dr. Siaw Frimpong, said the programme was remarkable in the annals of the two universities as part of internationalization and collaboration between the two institutions.  He explained that “UCC Leadership Empowerment Academy is a one-year certificate competency-based self-learning programme developed to enhance personal and professional leadership skills to equip students to fit in the ever dynamic competitive leadership positions in the business world. Dr. Frimpong noted that the programme has come at a time where leadership has become a key factor to the success of every sector of the economy. “It is imperative that every student seeking a postgraduate certificate should have a leadership empowerment skills to enhance their performance,” he pointed out.

Dr. Frimpong said the first cohort of 25 students comprising 20 from the School of Business and five from IEPA enrolled in June 2018. He said as part of the programme structure, seven students led by Dr. Mrs. Abigail Opoku Mensah visited UB for a two-week experiential learning.

The Vice Dean of the School of Business said the programme fell within the objective of training business students adding that “we, at the School of Business and IEPA, have embraced it with all our support”. He expressed appreciation to Management of UCC and UB, Dr. Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah of UB for spearheading the programme and the two coordinators at UCC, Dr. Mrs. Abigail Opoku Mensah and Dr. Michael Boakye-Yiadom.

 

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Mayhew Family Builds Science Laboratory for University Primary School

24 Jul, 2018 By louis Mensah

Dr. Susannah Mayhew, the daughter of the first Director of the Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Section (DPDEM), late Mr. Alan Mayhew, has visited the University Primary School.

Dr. Mayhew who was at the School to inspect a Science Laboratory project sponsored by her father was accompanied by her husband, Mr. Michael Hammer and their children Annelie and Nicholas.

Receiving them, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, said the University was grateful to the family for their interest in the development of the University Primary School. “We are happy that after so many years of your father’s services to the University, you still have a connection with us,” he noted.

Prof. Ampiah said the children would grow up having fond memories of their grandfather’s contribution to the Primary School in particular and the University in general.  He was hopeful that the collaboration between UCC and the Mayhew family would be enhanced to immortalize the good works of Mr. Mayhew.

On her part, Dr. Mayhew said she was very young when her father was working in the University in the 1960’s. She said her father designed the buildings for the Kindergarten and after leaving the services of the University, he still had strong connections with the Primary and Kindergarten until his demise. She said, her late father devoted some amount of money for the construction of the Science Laboratory.

Dr. Mayhew thanked the University Primary for honouring her father by naming a walkway after him and also putting up the laboratory in honour of him. She gave the assurance that the family would still continue to have close connection with the School.

The family later interacted with teachers of the Primary School and Kindergarten.

Present were the Registrar, Mr. Kofi Nyan; Director of Legal Consular and General Services, Mr. Moses Abnory; Ag. Director of Public Affairs, Major Kofi Baah-Bentum (Rtd); Director of DPDEM, Mr. Philip Ntim and Headteacher of Primary School Mrs. Georgina Aglobitse

 

 

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Mayhew Family Builds Science Laboratory for University Primary School

24 Jul, 2018 By louis Mensah

Dr. Susannah Mayhew, the daughter of the first Director of the Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Section (DPDEM), late Mr. Alan Mayhew, has visited the University Primary School.

Dr. Mayhew who was at the School to inspect a Science Laboratory project sponsored by her father was accompanied by her husband, Mr. Michael Hammer and their children Annelie and Nicholas.

Receiving them, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, said the University was grateful to the family for their interest in the development of the University Primary School. “We are happy that after so many years of your father’s services to the University, you still have a connection with us,” he noted.

Prof. Ampiah said the children would grow up having fond memories of their grandfather’s contribution to the Primary School in particular and the University in general.  He was hopeful that the collaboration between UCC and the Mayhew family would be enhanced to immortalize the good works of Mr. Mayhew.

On her part, Dr. Mayhew said she was very young when her father was working in the University in the 1960’s. She said her father designed the buildings for the Kindergarten and after leaving the services of the University, he still had strong connections with the Primary and Kindergarten until his demise. She said, her late father devoted some amount of money for the construction of the Science Laboratory.

Dr. Mayhew thanked the University Primary for honouring her father by naming a walkway after him and also putting up the laboratory in honour of him. She gave the assurance that the family would still continue to have close connection with the School.

The family later interacted with teachers of the Primary School and Kindergarten.

Present were the Registrar, Mr. Kofi Nyan; Director of Legal Consular and General Services, Mr. Moses Abnory; Ag. Director of Public Affairs, Major Kofi Baah-Bentum (Rtd); Director of DPDEM, Mr. Philip Ntim and Headteacher of Primary School Mrs. Georgina Aglobitse

 

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Sandwich Students Christian Fellowship Celebrates 20th Anniversary

24 Jul, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Sandwich Students Christian Fellowship (SSCF) has celebrated 20th Anniversary of its existence in the University on the theme “Celebrating 20 Years of God’s Faithfulness.”

The two day-celebration was marked with Musical Concert and a Thanksgiving Service. SSCF Choir, Minister Paolo, Minister Cephas Essien, Ramsome Liturgical Arts and other artistes performed at the Musical Concert and each of them thrilled the audience to soul inspiring worship songs as well as danceable tunes which kept them on their feet throughout the programme.

Giving the exhortation, the Chairman of the Chaplaincy Committee, Rev. Prof. Seth Asare –Danso, called on the students to acknowledge the Lord’s blessings upon their lives and how he has transformed SSCF over the years.  “God is a God of hope in the midst of difficulties,” he assured. He said God has been so faithful to the fellowship and they had every cause to celebrate the goodness of the Lord.

Quoting Lamentations 3:23 from the Holy Bible, Rev. Asare-Danso said God’s love for humanity has no measure and he will remember them in times of trouble.  He said no matter the challenges they were going through in their life and studies, they should be rest assured that the Lord had not forgotten about them. “Remember that despite the stress, quizzes, assignments, referrals and discomfort on campus, the Lord will help you sail through,” he encouraged them.

Rev. Asare-Danso later inaugurated a set of musical instruments and public  address system which the fellowship has purchased for church service.

Rev Emmanuel Abole, who is the founder of SSCF said he started the fellowship with the first batch of 38 sandwich students who were mainly Principals of Training Colleges in 1998.  He explained that, the Government at the time was upgrading the Colleges of Education into tertiary institutions and, therefore, Principals of the Colleges who had Diplomas had to attain a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in order to qualify as heads.

Rev. Abole said the University later introduced more programmes during the Sandwich period and this increased the number of students in the subsequent years which eventually affected the number of members of the fellowship. He indicated that due to the increasing number of members of the fellowship, worship services had to be moved from the House Prayer to Old Library then Large Lecture theatre and finally ended at the Main Auditorium where they currently worship. He noted that the Chaplaincy Board was currently overseeing activities of the fellowship.

The fellowship also honoured Rev. Abole with a citation for his vision to form  SSCF and serving as its patron since its inception.

Sandwich Students Christian Fellowship Celebrates 20th Anniversary

24 Jul, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Sandwich Students Christian Fellowship (SSCF) has celebrated 20th Anniversary of its existence in the University on the theme “Celebrating 20 Years of God’s Faithfulness.”

The two day-celebration was marked with Musical Concert and a Thanksgiving Service. SSCF Choir, Minister Paolo, Minister Cephas Essien, Ramsome Liturgical Arts and other artistes performed at the Musical Concert and each of them thrilled the audience to soul inspiring worship songs as well as danceable tunes which kept them on their feet throughout the programme.

Giving the exhortation, the Chairman of the Chaplaincy Committee, Rev. Prof. Seth Asare –Danso, called on the students to acknowledge the Lord’s blessings upon their lives and how he has transformed SSCF over the years.  “God is a God of hope in the midst of difficulties,” he assured. He said God has been so faithful to the fellowship and they had every cause to celebrate the goodness of the Lord.

Quoting Lamentations 3:23 from the Holy Bible, Rev. Asare-Danso said God’s love for humanity has no measure and he will remember them in times of trouble.  He said no matter the challenges they were going through in their life and studies, they should be rest assured that the Lord had not forgotten about them. “Remember that despite the stress, quizzes, assignments, referrals and discomfort on campus, the Lord will help you sail through,” he encouraged them.

Rev. Asare-Danso later inaugurated a set of musical instruments and public  address system which the fellowship has purchased for church service.

Rev Emmanuel Abole, who is the founder of SSCF said he started the fellowship with the first batch of 38 sandwich students who were mainly Principals of Training Colleges in 1998.  He explained that, the Government at the time was upgrading the Colleges of Education into tertiary institutions and, therefore, Principals of the Colleges who had Diplomas had to attain a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in order to qualify as heads.

Rev. Abole said the University later introduced more programmes during the Sandwich period and this increased the number of students in the subsequent years which eventually affected the number of members of the fellowship. He indicated that due to the increasing number of members of the fellowship, worship services had to be moved from the House Prayer to Old Library then Large Lecture theatre and finally ended at the Main Auditorium where they currently worship. He noted that the Chaplaincy Board was currently overseeing activities of the fellowship.

The fellowship also honoured Rev. Abole with a citation for his vision to form  SSCF and serving as its patron since its inception.

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