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21 Dec, 2017

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons, especially basic school teachers, clerks, secretarial and accounting personnel in the civil/public service, commerce and industry, for admission into Distance Learning Programmes of the College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast for the 2018/2019 academic year.

The application forms will be on sale from 21 stDecember, 2017 to 14th April, 2018 for Mature Applicants (MEE) and 29th June, 2018 for DIRECT Applicants.

A. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

  1. 3-year Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE)
  2. 3-year Diploma in Basic Education (DBE)
  3. 3-year Diploma in Educational Psychology (DEP)
  4. 3-year Diploma in Educational Foundations (DEF)
  5. 3-year Diploma in Mathematics Education (DME)
  6. 3-year Diploma in Science Education (DSE)
  7. 2-year Bachelor Degree in Basic Education (PDE)
  8. 2-year Bachelor Degree in Educational Psychology
  9. 2-year Bachelor Degree in Educational Foundations
  10. 2-year Bachelor Degree in Mathematics Education for Diploma in Mathematics and Science Education Holders or its equivalent from recognized tertiary institutions.
21 Dec, 2017

Applications are invited from qualified persons for admission into career-oriented graduate programmes (SANDWICH) of the University of Cape Coast for the 2018 Sandwich Semester. Scratch cards/forms for online application are up for sale at the centres listed below:

1.0 SALES CENTRES

  1. Cash Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast (Mode of Payment – CASH )
  2. University of Cape Coast Accra Office, Tesano, Accra (Mode of Payment – Cash).
  3. Kumasi Workers College, Opposite KTI, Amakom, Kumasi (Mode of Payment – CASH)
  4. Ghana Post Offices at the Regional and District Capitals (Mode of Payment – POSTAL ORDER).
  5. Consult, Kasoa-Nyanyano Road, Near
21 Dec, 2017

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into SANDWICH Bachelors, Diploma and Certificate programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2017/2018 academic year.

Scratch cards for online application are up for sale at the Centres listed below:

1.0 SALES CENTRES

  1. Cash Office, University of Cape Coast. (Mode of payment – CASH)
  2. Ghana Post Offices at the Regional Capitals (Mode of payment – POSTAL ORDER)
  3. University of Cape Coast Accra Office, Tesano, (Mode of Payment – CASH).
  4. Kumasi Workers’ College (Mode of Payment – CASH)
  5. I-J Consult, Kasoa-Nyanyano Road, Near Witty Kids Int. School (CASH Payment) COST OF SCRATCH CARD - GH¢250.00

UCC Researchers Extend Cowpea Project to Inmates of Ankaful Prison

17 Dec, 2017 By louis Mensah

A team of researchers from the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, University of Cape Coast, has introduced inmates of the Ankaful Maximum Prison and some farmers in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem (KEEA) Municipal Assembly in the Central Region to 24 varieties of cowpea. The Cowpea Project which is aimed at identifying high yielding and disease resistant variety will later be released to seed production companies for onward distribution to farmers in Ghana. It is in the light of this that a “Farmers Field Day” was organised for the Prison Officers, inmates, and some farmers in the KEEA municipality to select their preferred variety of the cowpea. The team supervised the cultivation of 24 varieties of the cowpea by inmates of the Ankaful Prison on a three acre farmland behind the facility. A similar exercise was carried out in some communities in the Northern part of Ghana and at the University Research Farm in 2016. The Cowpea Project which is funded by the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the University of Cape Coast (UCC) is being carried out in some communities in the Northern and Southern parts of Ghana.  Collaborators for the project are the Savannah Agricultural Research (SARI) and Plant Genetic Resources Research Institutes (PGRRI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) and the University of Virginia, USA. Briefing Journalist during the programme, the Project Manager, Dr. Aaron T. Asare, explained that the project was extended to the Ankaful Maximum Prisons, because cowpea formed a great component of their diet, hence, the need to expose the new varieties to them in order to select the most suitable crop for cultivation. He expressed gratitude to management of Ankaful Maximum Prisons for collaborating with the team to successfully carry out the Farmer Field Day on their land.  “Cowpea is the cheapest source of protein for everyone both in rural and urban communities in Ghana”, he revealed. Dr. Asare explained that in terms of climate and land, Ghana had the right climatic condition and adequate land for the cultivation of cowpea to meet the demands of the nation and also for export. “Given the needed support, the University of Cape Coast through this project can help the nation to produce enough cowpea throughout the year,” he stressed. In view of that, he appealed to government to factor cowpea as one of the crops for its flagship programme “Planting for Food and Jobs”. Some of the farmers who took part in the exercise were full of praise to the University for extending the project to them. They noted that it would help ensure food sufficiency in the nation and also improve their livelihood. Members of the Cowpea team are Dr. Aaron T. Asare (Plant Biotechnologist and Breeder) Prof. Isaac K. A. Galyuon (Plant Physiologist, Biostatistician, Molecular Biologist) Dr. Sheila Tagoe (Microbiology/ Molecular Biologist) Mr. David C. Adukpo (Microbiology/Molecular Biologist) Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako (Plant Virologist/ Agronomist) Prof. B. A. Mensah (Entomologist) Prof. Michael P. Timko (Molecular Biologist, University of Virginia, USA) Dr.  K. Adjei-Frimpong (Soil Scientist) Dr. (Mrs.) Genevive Adukpo (Organic Chemist, Natural Products) Dr. Francis Kusi (Agronomist/ Molecular Entomologist, SARI) Dr. Lawrence M. Aboagye (Plant Physiologist/Biodiversity Conservationist, PGRRI)  

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UCC Researchers Extend Cowpea Project to Inmates of Ankaful Prison

17 Dec, 2017 By louis Mensah

A team of researchers from the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, University of Cape Coast, has introduced inmates of the Ankaful Maximum Prison and some farmers in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem (KEEA) Municipal Assembly in the Central Region to 24 varieties of cowpea. The Cowpea Project which is aimed at identifying high yielding and disease resistant variety will later be released to seed production companies for onward distribution to farmers in Ghana. It is in the light of this that a “Farmers Field Day” was organised for the Prison Officers, inmates, and some farmers in the KEEA municipality to select their preferred variety of the cowpea. The team supervised the cultivation of 24 varieties of the cowpea by inmates of the Ankaful Prison on a three acre farmland behind the facility. A similar exercise was carried out in some communities in the Northern part of Ghana and at the University Research Farm in 2016. The Cowpea Project which is funded by the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the University of Cape Coast (UCC) is being carried out in some communities in the Northern and Southern parts of Ghana.  Collaborators for the project are the Savannah Agricultural Research (SARI) and Plant Genetic Resources Research Institutes (PGRRI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) and the University of Virginia, USA. Briefing Journalist during the programme, the Project Manager, Dr. Aaron T. Asare, explained that the project was extended to the Ankaful Maximum Prisons, because cowpea formed a great component of their diet, hence, the need to expose the new varieties to them in order to select the most suitable crop for cultivation. He expressed gratitude to management of Ankaful Maximum Prisons for collaborating with the team to successfully carry out the Farmer Field Day on their land.  “Cowpea is the cheapest source of protein for everyone both in rural and urban communities in Ghana”, he revealed. Dr. Asare explained that in terms of climate and land, Ghana had the right climatic condition and adequate land for the cultivation of cowpea to meet the demands of the nation and also for export. “Given the needed support, the University of Cape Coast through this project can help the nation to produce enough cowpea throughout the year,” he stressed. In view of that, he appealed to government to factor cowpea as one of the crops for its flagship programme “Planting for Food and Jobs”. Some of the farmers who took part in the exercise were full of praise to the University for extending the project to them. They noted that it would help ensure food sufficiency in the nation and also improve their livelihood. Members of the Cowpea team are Dr. Aaron T. Asare (Plant Biotechnologist and Breeder) Prof. Isaac K. A. Galyuon (Plant Physiologist, Biostatistician, Molecular Biologist) Dr. Sheila Tagoe (Microbiology/ Molecular Biologist) Mr. David C. Adukpo (Microbiology/Molecular Biologist) Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako (Plant Virologist/ Agronomist) Prof. B. A. Mensah (Entomologist) Prof. Michael P. Timko (Molecular Biologist, University of Virginia, USA) Dr.  K. Adjei-Frimpong (Soil Scientist) Dr. (Mrs.) Genevive Adukpo (Organic Chemist, Natural Products) Dr. Francis Kusi (Agronomist/ Molecular Entomologist, SARI) Dr. Lawrence M. Aboagye (Plant Physiologist/Biodiversity Conservationist, PGRRI)  

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The Teacher is Central to Educational Enterprise

15 Dec, 2017 By louis Mensah

The Chairman of the National Teaching Council, Prof. Eric Nyarko-Sampson says “Central to the Educational enterprise is the teacher”.   “The role of the teacher, we are all aware, is such crucial that no nation can afford to ignore it”, he stated.   Prof. Nyarko-Sampson stated this when he delivered an address at the launch of the 70th anniversary of the Komenda College of Education (Komenco) in Accra. Komenda College of Education was established out of the barracks building left by the Fleet Air Arm of the British Navy after the Second World War. It was leased to the Methodist Church Ghana, in 1947 to be used as a training college. The first batch of of forty students who were all men was enrolled on 11th March, 1948 to start an initial 2-Year Teacher’s Cert. “B” programme. It became a co-educational institution in 1952 with the first batch of 30 women.   The speaker who tweaked the theme of the anniversary “Providing Quality Education in Ghana, The Key Contribution of Komenda College of Education and Its Key Stakeholders in 70 Years” to “Seventy Years of Providing Quality Teacher Education in Ghana; The Contribution of Komenda College of Education and Its Key Stakeholders” said the role of the teacher is so crucial that no nation can afford to ignore it. “Ghana has over the years made efforts to train and develop teachers to form the bedrock of training the manpower needs of the country”, he said.   The chairman of the National Teaching Council said since society was dynamic, so teacher education must also be dynamic to enable teachers to be trained to teach students to become useful individuals who can fit and function well in society. Touching on the importance of the teacher to development, Prof. Nyarko-Sampson indicated “Teachers are one of the most influential and powerful forces for equity, access and quality in education and key to sustainable development”. The speaker mentioned that figures from UNESCO Institute of Statistics indicate that 69 million teachers must be recruited in order to achieve universal primary and secondary education by 2030. This, he said was supported by the Sustainable Development Goal 4: which calls for Quality Education through the Education 2030 Framework for Action, which has a target calling for a substantial increase in qualified teachers through the betterment of their training, recruitment, retention, status, working conditions and motivation.   Turning to the achievements of the College, Prof. Nyarko-Sampson who is also the Dean of Faculty of Educational Foundations, UCC said Komenco over the years has been at the fore-front of initial teacher preparation for basic education level in Ghana. “The College has trained teachers who have come out resilient, and can be found in all parts of the country”.   The training offered, he noted included aspects of core skills and competences and has enhanced the life and pedagogical strategies of its products. This fact, according to him was attested to by employees and supervisors of products from the College adding “this excellence in training, is highly reflected in the output of its products”. Prof. Nyarko-Sampson intimated that at 70 and going forward, for the college to stay competitive in the changing face of initial teacher education in Ghana, “the college needs to do more has more to do”.   The changing times in the frontiers of education sector according to him, required the preparation of “an even better teacher”, a teacher who will not only impart knowledge but ensure the “production of a whole person”, who understands him/herself, his/her potentials, and has the skills to think critically and contribute to overall national development agenda by applying critical thinking skills. “Teachers trained to be critical in their thinking and practice can be competitive and promote education quality in 21st century Ghana”, he declared.   Prof. Nyarko-Sampson who is an old student of the college averred that training provided by Komenco should be one that promotes evidenced-based teaching and learning; that helps its products to evaluate needs and priorities, design and deliver quality lessons to ensure quality education in the classroom. He called for the development of 21st century skills that the school should teach to enable students to live in the world, to make them “digital natives rather than digital fugitives”. He said teachers should be trained and encouraged to be more reflective and reflexive, and to think outside the box than conventional or traditional ones we find around. “As teachers we have a stake in the curriculum which we would use in teaching our students”, he said.   The College should train teachers who will be assertive enough to incorporate experiences from their previous teaching encounters into their present teaching without sacrificing the objective(s) of the lessons”. He said government as a major stakeholder, was expected to do more in the provision of infrastructure for teaching and learning. “And this we call humbly upon the government of Ghana to assist the College, as Oliver Twist, we continue to call for more”, he appealed.   The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, the Most Rev. Titus Awotwi-Pratt, who launched the anniversary called on all old students to fully participate in the programme to make it a success.   Most Rev. Awotwi-Pratt, also an old student, unveiled the anniversary cloth and reiterated the immense contribution of the college to individuals, communities and the country as a whole.   Another old student of the College, who was the chairperson for the launch, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh, repeated the call for all old students to take part in the anniversary celebrations in April 2018.   Prof. Edu-Buandoh who is the Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, appealed to individuals and organisations to sponsor activities of the celebrations.   Present at the ceremony were the acting Executive Secretary of the National Teaching Council (NTC) Dr. (Mrs.) Evelyn Owusu Oduro, national president of the Old Students Association (KOSA) of Mr. Kish Ato Odum; and other old students.  

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Shangai University of Sports Delegation Calls on Pro-Vice-Chancellor

15 Dec, 2017 By louis Mensah

A Shangai University of Sports delegation has called on the Pro-Vice-Chancellor at the Council Chamber.   Explaining the rationale behind the visit, Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS), Prof. Moses Jojo Eghan said officials from Shangai were at UCC to seek further collaboration in the area of Sports Science and also sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University.   Receiving the visitors, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro commended them for taking the decision to collaborate with UCC in the area of Sports Science and hoped it would be extended to other disciplines.   Prof. Oduro stated: “knowledge is not confined to one particular place; it must be shared. Sport plays a critical role in society so there is the need to develop it”.   The Pro Vice- Chancellor hoped the relationship would be a mutual one adding “we have fertile land for research in Sports Science, we must make a learning relationship as well”. Prof. Oduro noted that UCC has a long standing relationship with China making particular reference to the establishment of the Confucius Institute on campus. He indicated that there was so much that the two institutions could do together as well as learn from each other. The leader of the Chinese delegation, Prof. Dr. Chen Peijie said Shangai University of Sports was delighted to share experience with the Department of Sports Science since his university was a multidisciplinary institution.   Prof. Dr. Peijie who is also the President of the University was hopeful the MoU would pave way for the exchange of both students and staff from both universities. This, he believed would further deepen the already cordial and fruitful relationship existing between UCC and SUS. Present at the ceremony were the Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan, Provost, College of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, Dean, Centre for international Education, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, Director, Academic Affairs, Mr. Jeff T. Onyame and other officials from the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS).    

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GRASAG-UCC PRESENTS TROPHIES TO DEAN

11 Dec, 2017 By louis Mensah

The Graduate Students Association of Ghana branch of the University of Cape Coast (GRASAG-UCC) has presented trophies it won at the 2017/ 2018 Inter-Hall Games competition to the Dean of School of Graduate Studies, Prof. Ernest Okorley, at his office.

GRASAG- UCC took the first positions in Basketball, Volleyball and Netball in the women’s category. In addition, GRASAG-UCC came first in the Volley ball men's division.

On his part, Prof. Okorley congratulated the team on the achievement and honour they have brought to the School.  He assured the Graduate School’s continuous support and asked the players not to rest on their oars but work hard towards the next competition.
He advised them to take their studies seriously and told the players that the School would reward them at the appropriate time for the glory and honour done the Graduate School.

The captain of the team, Yayra Kluboito, who presented the trophies to the Dean, thanked Prof. Okorley for the rare opportunity to present the trophies to him and expressed appreciation to staff and students of the Graduate School for their unflinching support during the competition.

Present at the meeting were the Vice-Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Prof Kankam Boadu, the President of GRASAG-UCC, Mr. Benjamin Sundeme,  and some executives of the Association.
 
 

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KSU Delegation confers with Vice-Chancellor

11 Dec, 2017 By louis Mensah

A two-member delegation from the Kennesaw State University (KSU) has held discussions with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, on a new initiative set to be rolled out by KSU in 2019/2020 academic year. According to the leader of delegation, Prof. Sam Baidoo, the new initiative will centre on educational abroad, where students from KSU would visit the University of Cape Coast (UCC) for a six-week experiential training programme.  Prof. Baidoo said KSU students would undertake some courses at UCC such as Africa Literature, which is also a course at KSU. He explained that the courses should be equivalent to academic programme at UCC. It is against this backdrop that Prof. Baidoo visited the University to discuss the modalities and academic calendar of the University to suit the new initiative. Prof. Baidoo, who was accompanied by the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at KSU, Prof. Robert H. Robin, used the opportunity to discuss with Vice-Chancellor the intention of KSU to assist UCC to introduce Criminal Justice programme at the Faculty of Law. For his part, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah thanked delegation for the visit. Prof. Ampiah told the delegation that the new initiative would further strengthen the collaboration between UCC and KSU. He said the University was ready to embrace the initiative and subsequently briefed the delegation on the academic calendar of the University. Present at the meeting the were Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan;  the Dean of the Center for International Education (CIE), Prof. Rosemond Boohene; a Senior Assistant Registrar at the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Mrs. Georgina Asi Owusu; the Assistant Registrar,Public Affairs, Mr. Felix Adu-Poku, and a Junior Assistant Registrar at the CIE, Mr. Alfred Ghartey.    

KSU Delegation confers with Vice-Chancellor

11 Dec, 2017 By louis Mensah

A two-member delegation from the Kennesaw State University (KSU) has held discussions with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, on a new initiative set to be rolled out by KSU in 2019/2020 academic year.

According to the leader of delegation, Prof. Sam Baidoo, the new initiative will centre on educational abroad, where students from KSU would visit the University of Cape Coast (UCC) for a six-week experiential training programme.  Prof. Baidoo said KSU students would undertake some courses at UCC such as Africa Literature, which is also a course at KSU. He explained that the courses should be equivalent to academic programme at UCC.

It is against this backdrop that Prof. Baidoo visited the University to discuss the modalities and academic calendar of the University to suit the new initiative.

Prof. Baidoo, who was accompanied by the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at KSU, Prof. Robert H. Robin, used the opportunity to discuss with Vice-Chancellor the intention of KSU to assist UCC to introduce Criminal Justice programme at the Faculty of Law.

For his part, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah thanked delegation for the visit.

Prof. Ampiah told the delegation that the new initiative would further strengthen the collaboration between UCC and KSU. He said the University was ready to embrace the initiative and subsequently briefed the delegation on the academic calendar of the University.

Present at the meeting the were Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan;  the Dean of the Center for International Education (CIE), Prof. Rosemond Boohene; a Senior Assistant Registrar at the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Mrs. Georgina Asi Owusu; the Assistant Registrar,Public Affairs, Mr. Felix Adu-Poku, and a Junior Assistant Registrar at the CIE, Mr. Alfred Ghartey.
 
 

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