UCC holds orientation for BSc. Nursing and Midwifery students in Health Training Institutions

14 Feb, 2023 By DIS

An orientation programme has been held for fresh students admitted to pursue UCC Bachelor of Science programmes in Nursing and Midwifery at selected 15 Health Training Institutions in the country.

The first session of the orientation was held at Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Tamale in the Northern Region; Nursing and Midwifery Training School, Kpembe in the Savanna Region; College of Nursing and Midwifery, Nalerigu in the North East Region; Midwifery Training College, Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region; St. Joseph’s Midwifery Training College, Jirapa in the Upper West Region.

The remaining institutions are Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Techiman in the Bono East Region and Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.

Addressing students in their respective institutions, the head of Institutional Affiliation Office, Dr. Justice Agyenim Boateng, noted that the programme had been rolled out in various Health Training Institutions to bring quality university education to their doorstep on weekends.

He indicated that the programme was introduced at the Health Training Institutions in response to several calls on the University from stakeholders in the health sector especially graduates of the UCC Diploma in Midwifery.

Dr. Boateng said UCC’s approach to academic work was exceptional and added that they would enjoy the best academic experience ever in their lifetime at the tertiary level.

“We are committed to excellence in all we do so it is not surprising that we are the best in Ghana West Africa and the fourth best institution in Africa” he stressed.

He explained that the University had adopted the blended mode of delivery thus virtual and face-to-face to enable students to access lectures from anywhere even in the comfort of their homes.

In his presentation, Dr. Boateng informed the students that before the commencement of the programme, the University organised a comprehensive workshop to prepare them to give them quality tuition through the physical and virtual engagements.

“Your tutors are not only going to adopt only the traditional method of teaching but they have also been exposed to how they could use multimedia applications and tools for teaching. You should be ready to use your phones to record videos of activities relating to the topics you will be learning for assessment,” he added.

The Head of Institution Affiliation encouraged the students to be punctual to both the face-to-face and virtual lectures and devote time for their studies.

Dr. Boateng had separate meetings with management and tutors of the institutions hosting the programme and reminded them that UCC would not compromise on its quality academic standards.

“We will be coming round to monitor face-to-face teaching and also participate in virtual sessions to ensure that our students receive quality tuition” he told them.

He noted that the University would continue to build their capacities to deliver quality content to the students.

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Students at the orientation

Vice-Chancellor with the visitors from the University of Strasbourg

University of Strasbourg Vice-President holds discussion with Vice-Chancellor

13 Feb, 2023 By DIS

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has met with the Vice-President for International Relations of University of Strasbourg, Prof. Irini Tsamadou-Jacoberger and her accompanying delegation at the Council Chamber.

During the meeting, the two sides explored avenues to enhance academic cooperation between UCC and Strasbourg University and exchanged expertise on a number of academic issues of mutual concern.

The Prof. Boampong said the historic relationship between UCC and Strasbourg University "provides a strong base for entering into a functional strategic partnership."

For her part, Prof. Irini Tsamadou-Jacoberger thanked Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong for the warm welcome, stressing her University's keenness on building a solid partnership with UCC.

The meeting was attended by the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Onyame, the Provost of the College of Distance Education, Prof. Anokye Mohammed Adam; the Dean of the Office of International Relations(OIR), Prof Kwaku Boakye, the Vice-Dean of OIR, Dr. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi.

The delegation from Strasbourg were Mrs. Mathilde Le Clainche, the International Project Officer, Mr. Pierre Spielewoy, the International Project Assistant Engineer, and Dr. Florent Engelmann, Attache for Scientific and Higher Education Cooperation at the French Embassy in Ghana.

Vice-Chancellor addressing the newly appointed Senior Members

Vice-Chancellor holds reception for newly-appointed Senior Members

13 Feb, 2023 By DIS

A grand reception was held at the Vice-Chancellor's Lodge for newly-appointed Senior Members of the University of Cape Coast.

Also at the reception were senior members who had returned from study and sabbatical leaves.

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The Registrar addressing the newly appointed Senior Members

The annual event, full of entertainment and fun, gave senior members the opportunity to wine, dine and network.

They were entertained by the Suapond Band from the Department of Music and Dance, which provided melodious tunes.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, in a brief remark during the event, urged the Senior Members to engage in intensive research that would make the University maintain its position as the best in Ghana and beyond.

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A section of the newly appointed Senior Members

He, therefore, entreated senior faculty, especially professors and technocrats to continually mentor and groom the young ones through supervision and joint publications.

The Vice-Chancellor urged them to work hard to link their research to industry.

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Some of the newly appointed Senior Members

Prof. Boampong, who used the opportunity to answer burning questions asked by the freshly-appointed Senior Members, congratulated them on their appointments, while welcoming those who had returned from study and sabbatical leaves to the University.

Present at the function were the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Onyame; Provost, College of Distance Education, Prof. Anokye M. Adam and some Deans and Directors.

Workshop for Health Training Institution Tutors

UCC Builds Capacity of Health Training Institution Tutors

13 Feb, 2023 By DIS

The Institutional Affiliation Office has organised a three-day workshop for selected health tutors who will be teaching on the University of Cape Coast’s Bachelor of Science programme in Nursing and Midwifery.

The two existing programmes will be hosted in 15 Health Training Institutions across the country from February 2023 on weekends.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, in a speech read on his behalf by the Provost, College of Distance Education (CoDE), Prof. Anokye Mohammed Adam, that the programme would create opportunities for nurses and midwives to pursue further studies to contribute meaningfully towards quality healthcare delivery in the country.

He added that the two programmes were introduced on weekends to bring quality education to the doorsteps of nurses and midwives.

“The two programmes are being run on weekends in response to numerous calls on the University by Heads of Training Institutions and students to run top up programmes leading to the award of Bachelor of Science for diploma holders,” Prof. Boampong noted.

He indicated that the tutors would be well resourced to ensure the success of the programmes after the capacity building workshop.

The Vice-Chancellor reminded the tutors that UCC believed in holistic education and learning process of the individual stressing that “The University has quality academic footprints both at the national and global levels. We are ranked the number one university in Ghana and West Africa and among the best four universities in Africa by the prestigious Times Higher Education in 2023.”

Prof. Boampong further noted that that “Quality is our hallmark and we will not in any way compromise on the standards we have set for ourselves. It is this quality that has set us apart from others”.

He implored the tutors to actively participate in all the sessions of this workshop especially our virtual participants.

Participants in the workshop joined through face-to-face, whilst others participated via virtual mode.

Some of the topics discussed at the workshop included Teaching Strategies; Approaches to Online Teaching; How to Use Zoom for Teaching; The Use of UCC Learning Management System; and Moderation of Questions.

There were presentations by Chief Examiners of the various courses from the UCC School of Nursing and Midwifery.

Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong cutting the sod for the start of the projects

Vice-Chancellor cuts sod for two single storey buildings

10 Feb, 2023 By DIS

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has performed a sod cutting for the construction of two single-storey buildings for the Institute of Education Guest House.

Expected to be completed within seven-and-a-half months, the structures when completed would have facilities such as kitchen, restaurant, gym, changing room for service staff, as well as swimming pools.

Artistic Impression of the two single storey buildings

Artistic Impression of the two single storey buildings

Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony, Prof. Boampong urged the constructor, consultant, and staff of the Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Management (DPDEM) to ensure the work was executed on schedule.

He was of the hope that the ancillary structures would enhance the image of the University.

The Registrar cutting the sod

The Registrar performing the sod-cutting.

The Vice-Chancellor being assisted by the Director of Human Resource,Mr. Isaac Sarbeng to plant the commemorative tree

The Registrar, Mr. Jeff Onyame watering the commemorative tree

The Registrar, Mr. Jeff Onyame watering the commemorative tree

The Vice-Chancellor pledged Management’s resolve to see to the successful completion of the projects.

For his part, Mr. Joseph Adrakey, representative of Fabmon Limited, the construction firm for the two projects, promised to complete the work within schedule and pleaded for cooperation from the management of the University in carrying out the job successfully.

The project would be supervised by DPDEM.

Group photograph after the sod cutting ceremony