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Groupe Ideal Presents Computers to Department of Economics

12 Apr, 2017 By louis Mensah

Groupe Ideal (GI), a Financial Institution, has presented 30 Desktop and 5 Laptop computers, and 5 printers to the Department of Economics of the Faculty of Social Sciences at a ceremony held at the K. B. Amissah-Arthur Language Centre. The donation was made in fulfillment of a promise made by the President of the Ideal Groupe, Dr. Nii Kotey Dzani, to the Department about a year ago. The Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh, said the College was always open for discussion with the relevant publics. She said it was a privilege to have a team from Ideal Groupe to make such a donation to the Department. The Provost commended the President of the GI for giving back to “the hand that fed him”. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, was grateful to the company for the kind gesture, saying, “Not many people will remember their Universities because of some little things, but Dr. Dzani has seen what the University through his lecturers did for him and is giving back”. “You should also learn to give not when you are gone but even as you are here”. Prof. Ghartey said the Department was doing its possible best to introduce more innovative programmes to feed industry and urged the company to recruit students from the Department. Prof. Ghartey said GI was manifesting itself through the presentation to the Department but urged them to also make its physical presence felt by partnering the University. “Going forward, we will become a partner, the University partner GI by patronising their products”, he stressed. President of GI, Dr. Nii Kotey Dzani, said education is the only means through which the country could develop. “It will not take the setting up of numerous factories to bring us the needed development. But by training the minds of the citizens, we can get somewhere”. Dr. Dzani assured that GI would help in the establishment of a School of Economics that would in turn impact on society. “I hope such a school could predict the economic future of the country and even be consulted by the outside world”, he noted. Later at the forum, Dr. Dzani told the students that they do not have any excuse to perform better now since the department was better placed than his time at the University. The CEO of GI reminded the students that they came to the University alone as individuals and, therefore, they should take their studies seriously rather than getting involved in acts that would jeopardies their future. The member of Council of State advised the students to acquire the tenets of integrity since it would be their trump card in case they ventured into business. “I started business and succeeded because I had integrity which I acquired from my teachers while here. I started from nowhere but today, look at what we are doing" He urged the students to work hard to get good grades and the sky would be their limit. The Economics Students Association also presented a plaque to Dr. Dzani in honour of his contributions to their activities and the Department.

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Beautiful Creations Company Supports Department of Biochemistry

10 Apr, 2017 By louis Mensah

Beautiful Creations Company Ltd, major importers and wholesaler of hospital consumables, has donated laboratory equipment valued at thirty-two thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢ 32,000) to the Department of Biochemistry of the School of Biological Sciences under the College of Agricultural and Natural Sciences. The items included HP laser colour printer, a digital 221 Steam autoclave, portable 381 autoclave, 800D Centrifuge and 20 boxes of microscope slides. The Company also promised to provide Incubator shaker and Water bath to the Department following a request made by the Head of Department, Dr. Michael Adinortey, at the presentation ceremony, which was held at the School of Biological Sciences Conference Room. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Beautiful Creations Company Ltd, Mr. Samuel Dankyi Ansong, who presented the equipment to the Department, said the donation was meant to facilitate teaching and learning, as well as assist students with their practical training. The Provost of the College, Prof. L. K. Sam-Amoah, who received the equipment on behalf of the Department, thanked Mr. Ansong for the kind gesture. He appealed to benevolent cooperate institutions, non-governmental organisations and other public-spirited philanthropists to emulate the exceptional example of Beautiful Creations Company Ltd. The Dean of the School, Prof. J.N Boampong, said that the School would honour Mr. Ansong for his immense contribution towards science education in the University during the annual Prof. K.N. Eyeson lecture series next academic year. Expressing gratitude to the donor, the Head of the Department, Dr. Michael Adinortey, said the donation was timely and added that the Department intended to start new programmes such as BSC, Master's and PhD in Food Science and Master's and PhD in Biochemistry. Present at the ceremony were the Registrar of the College, Mrs. Mildred Asmah, and some lecturers and Teaching Assistants.

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Department of History & US Embassy Mounts Photo Exhibition

07 Apr, 2017 By louis Mensah

The Department of History in conjunction with the United States Embassy has mounted a month-long photo exhibition at the John Evans Atta Mills Memorial Library, near the Cape Coast Castle. The exhibition was put together through the initiative of a Fulbright Scholar from the Miami State University, Prof. Edmund Abaka has the theme: “Ties that Bind: Roots and Routes of Ghana-U.S. Relations, A 75- Year Retrospective- 1930 -2016”. Prof. Abaka who is an alumnus of the University is currently a faculty member at the Department of History. The photo exhibition is aimed at providing a retrospective look at the relationship between Ghana and the United States of America for the past 75 years. It is also looking at the period where a lot of African Americans visited Ghana at the instance of the first president Dr. Kwame Nkrumah to help in nation building. The Vice-Chancellor whose speech was read on his behalf by the Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Prof. L. K. Sam- Amoah said Ghana has had a strong relationship with the US for a long time and has even hosted three presidents of America, these are Bill Clinton, George Bush and Barack Obama while they were in office. “UCC has similar connections. Both countries have a long history and the exhibition seeks to trace that,” he added. The Provost of College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh, who also spoke at the function said the College was always ready to collaborate with its external publics adding that the exhibition provided an avenue for both diplomacy and governance. Prof. Edu-Buandoh said she was happy that the first academic programme was being held at the Library since its official opening about a year ago. The Head of Department of History, Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng, in a remark, commended the ingenuity of Prof. Edmund Abaka saying he has brought manifold advantages to the Department and also put the University on a high pedestal. Delivering the keynote address, a Fulbright Specialist, Prof. Emerita of Art, Assistant Provost at the Pennsylvania State University, Dr. Grace Hampton said both Africans on the continent and African Americans came from the same source but with time they got spread to other places. Using a tree as a metaphor she said, “We came from the same source but as we grow, we went to different directions”. Dr. Hampton noted that the beauty and fashion in Africa have influenced how Americans especially, their women dress. She said this was even reinforced through music as the father of soul music, James Brown depicted in his popular song “I‘m black and proud” to show the connection between Africa and America. Present at the opening ceremony were the Registrar, Mr. John K. Nyan, Dean Faculty of Arts, Prof. J. B. A Afful, Cultural Affairs Specialist, U.S. Embassy, Maya Parker and the Acting Director of Public Affairs, Maj. (retd.) Kofi Baah- Bentum and a section of the University community.  

News

Tony Henry Arthur is the SRC President-Elect

06 Apr, 2017 By louis Mensah

A third year student of the Faculty of Law, Mr. Tony Henry Arthur, has been elected as the Students Representative Council (SRC) President for the 2017/2018 academic year. The Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Kwasi Opoku Boadu, who announced the official results, said Mr. Arthur, a former Local NUGS President, polled 3,508 votes, representing 35.02% to beat his closest contender, Mr. Robert Bosco Owusu, who obtained 2440 votes, representing 24.48 %. Mr. Boadu, who is also the Valco Hall Master, indicated that the other contestants, Mr. Eric Adjei, the incumbent Valco Hall President, garnered 2,125 votes, representing 21.32 %, whilst Mr. Frank Owusu, Casely Hayford Hall Secretary, got 1,891 votes, representing 18.97 %. Below are the full results of the SRC/ Local NUGS Elections: SRC PRESIDENT & VICE-PRESIDENT Eric Adjei and Juliana Kwoffie (The Hope)- 2125 votes (21.32 %) Tony Henry Arthur and Grace Naa Korkoi Amoah (De Hope) -3508 votes (35.20%) (ELECTED) Robert Owusu and Abigail Mamle Tetteh (Team Bosco) -2440 votes (24.48%) Frank Owusu and Estelle P. Marfo (The General) – 1891 votes (18. 97%) SRC SECRETARY Valarie Adjei Mensah (Val) – 4978 votes (50. 45 %) (ELECTED) Mabel Anokwah (MZ MAY)- 4888 (49.54 %) PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Aziz Mamudu Watara (Aziz) - 2009 votes (20.40%) (ELECTED) Lambon Kanbirsua (The Good Man) - 1140 votes (11.57%) Samuel Ofobi Bamfo (Ofobi)- 1182 votes (12.00%) Micheal Ekom (Micky)- 929 votes (9.43%) Catherine Antwi Boasiako (Cathood)- 1574 votes (15.98%) Latif Lawrence Jorhowie (The Barrister)- 1316 votes (13.36%) Asiedu Bekoe Louis (PDF)- 1696 votes (17.22%) SRC TREASURER Amoah Issac (One Ike)- 2877 votes (29.99%) Kumi Issac (One Super)- 3031 votes (31.59%) James Odei Aseidu (Lebron)- 3684 votes (38.40%) (ELECTED) SRC COORDINATING SECRETARY Ernestina Mambono Nyaaba (Tina)- 847 votes (8.64%) Kumba Tamba (Kumba)- 2094 votes (21.37%) Phanny Tackie Otoo Millicent (Phanny)- 5422 votes (55.35%) (ELECTED) Justice Benjamin Drafor (BKD Justice) – 1432 votes (14.61 %) SRC GENERAL SPORTS SECRETARY Bada Michael Hamoulton (Bada One)- 2732 votes (28.25%) (ELECTED) Tokoli Collins Tettteh (Toko)- 1771 votes (18.31%) Atule Jerry (Atule Agenda)- 1898 votes (19.62%) Avumegah Godfred (God Dey)- 1945 votes (20.11%) Appiah Bismark (Fifa One)- 1324 votes (13.69%) LOCAL NUGS PRESIDENT Mandela Cleson Amegayibor (Mandela)- 583 votes (5.95%) Michael Appiah (Biggie)- 701 votes (7.15%) Caleb Otabil (The Otabil)- 1661 votes (16.96%) Mintah Prince Obour (Mintah)- 4366 votes (44.58%) (ELECTED) Yeboah Enock (Barima)- 2482 votes (25.34%) LOCAL NUGS SECRETARY Ophelia Ivy Mensah (Ivy)- 9838 votes (95.80%) (UNOPPOSED) LOCAL NUGS WOMEN’S COMMISSIONER Jacqueline Kusi Duah (Jackie)- 9813 votes (95.55%) (UNOPPOSED)

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Department of History Wins Norwegian Project

06 Apr, 2017 By louis Mensah

The Department of History of the University of Cape Coast has won a five-year project from the Norwegian Partnership Programme for Global Academic Cooperation (NORPART) to facilitate faculty and graduate student exchanges. The project, which commences from 2017 to 2021,will provide support for academic partnerships and student mobility with an emphasis on Master and PhD level between higher education institutions in Norway and others selected from developing countries. With financial support from the Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education, the project will also include the design of new graduate programmes and organisation of conferences and workshops. Other partner institutions for the project are Department of Historical Studies, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Trondheim, Norway; Department of Archeology and Heritage Studies, University of Ghana; Department History Education, University of Education, Winneba. Through the NORPART project, the partner institutions will work to improve the quality of programmes in their respective Universities by using innovative ways of enhancing the intercultural and digital competence of participating students to make them employable assets for both the public and private sectors of their respective countries and internationally.

Vice-Chancellor Calls on Central Regional Minister

06 Apr, 2017 By louis Mensah

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, has paid a courtesy call on the Central Regional Minister, Mr. Kwamena Duncan at his office at the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC). The Vice-Chancellor, who was accompanied by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro, the Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan, the Director of Academic Affairs, Mr. Jeff T. Onyame, Ag. Director of Public Affairs, Maj. (retd) Kofi Baah-Bentum and Assistant Registrar at the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Mrs. Georgina Asi Owusu, said they deemed it fit to call on him to congratulate and wish him well on his appointment as the Regional Minister. Prof. Ampiah indicated that the University ceded part of its land for the construction of the new Cape Coast stadium and it was agreed that RCC would also help to construct ten kilometers of roads on campus. “The time has come for this promise to be redeemed, and I believe it will be a big achievement and you will be remembered for a long time to come,” the Vice-Chancellor requested. In his response, the Regional Minister noted that UCC constituted a huge resource for the region so for the region to succeed it has to look at the direction of the University. “If the RCC had looked at UCC in terms of our development, it would not have been at where it is today”. The Regional Minister said he would impress on the Department of Urban Roads to consider the request to have the roads on campus tarred, adding “You have taken it deep into my bosom, I will see what could be done about it”. He gave the assurance that he would make it a point to attend events organised by the University since he was always happy to see people add value to themselves. He, in turn, congratulated both the Vice–Chancellor and Pro-Vice- Chancellor on their respective appointments, saying, “You are all men of substance, whatever we have to do to support you, we will do”.

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Faculty of Educational Foundations Holds Seminar on Teaching Philosophy and Assessment

05 Apr, 2017 By louis Mensah

The Faculty of Educational Foundations has organised a day’s seminar to build the capacities of lecturers and students on teaching philosophy and assessment. A Fulbright Specialist from the Auburn University, USA, Dr. Stacey Nickson, who spoke on “Developing a Teaching Philosophy and Assessment”, said teaching philosophy statement is a written declaration that describes and explains values, beliefs and actions surrounding the process of teaching and learning. According to her, teaching philosophy statement articulates the continuity between one’s beliefs and actions around teaching and learning. She noted that students will lose confidence and trust in their teachers, if what teachers “Say does not match what they do”. Speaking on Class Assessment Technique, she said classroom assessment provides the teacher with immediate feedback of the students’ understanding for him or her to adjust the lessons accordingly. She advised teachers to undertake both misconceptions and preconceptions checks on their students. “Your focus must be uncovering prior knowledge or beliefs that hinder or block new learning. This can be designed to uncover incorrect or incomplete knowledge, attitudes or values.” For his part, the Dean of Faculty of Educational Foundations, Prof. Eric Nyarko-Simpson, thanked the facilitator for her presentation and urged participants to adopt good teaching philosophy as professionals. He noted that the Faculty would organise frequent seminars to build the capacities of lecturers and students.

News

CESED Discusses Collaboration with Cape Coast Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry

05 Apr, 2017 By louis Mensah

A team from the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development (CESED) of the School of Business has met the leadership of Cape Coast Regional Chamber of Commerce to discuss areas of possible collaborations. The team, led by Dr. (Mrs.) Mavis Benneh Mensah, Head of CESED, indicated that the purpose of the visit was to establish partnership with the Chamber to identify entrepreneurs, mentor and coach businesses being incubated at the School of Business. She also said it was also crucial to rotate guests’ speakers to motivate students to become entrepreneurs, adding that it will also help CESED to identify opportunities for internship for students, especially MBA students at the Centre. According to Dr. (Mrs.) Mavis Benneh Mensah, CESED will collaborate with the Chamber to undertake research, particularly case research and also institute joint educational programmes. Receiving the delegation at his office, the Cape Coast Regional Chairman of the Chamber, Mr. Tony Yoofi Pokoo-Aikins, said his outfit will seek assistance from the Centre to write business proposals that will make banks charge entrepreneurs lower interest rates on loans. He thanked CESED for its laudable initiative of reaching out to business people in the metropolis. The CESED delegation included Prof. F. O. Boachie-Mensah, Dr. Edward Amarteifio, Dr. Keren Arthur, Mrs. Gloria Agyepong, Mr. Ernest Asiedu and Mrs. Margaret Frimpong.

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Your Life Should Reflect the Virtues of J.E. Casely Hayford-Prof. Oduro Urges Casfordians

05 Apr, 2017 By louis Mensah

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. G. K. T. Oduro, has underscored the need for both past and present students of Casely Hayford Hall (Casfordians) to let their lives reflect on the virtues of J. E. Casely Hayford, a prominent Pan- Africanist. “As we reflect on the 50 years growth of Casely Hayford Hall. It is important to reflect on the virtues of the J. E. Casely Hayford after whom this Hall derived its name”, he said. The Hall was named after Joseph Ephraim Casely Hayford, an eminent Ghanaian journalist, editor, lawyer and politician, following an agreement between the then University authorities and the custodians of the Oguaa Traditional Council. Casely Hayford wrote several books primarily as commentaries and opposition to British land management Acts, such as the Crown Bill of 1897, and the forest ordinance of 1911. His view was that African identify and African social stability were inextricably linked to conservation of existing conventions concerning land rights. Prof. Oduro described J.E Casely Hayford as visionary, intelligent, decent, courageous, truthful and a no-nonsense man and challenged all Casfordians to guard against any act that would negate such virtues. “I challenged Gentlemen of Casely Hayford Hall to remember that the man J.E Casely Hayford was visionary, intelligent, decent, courageous, truthful and above all, ‘no-nonsense man’ “, Prof. Oduro made these remarks at a grand durbar to mark the 50th Casely Hayford Hall Week celebration. The hall week, which brought together alumni of the Hall, was on the theme “50 Years of Growth of The Great Casely Hayford Hall Empire:Reflections and Projections”. Prof. Oduro said: “A true Gentleman should be humble, approachable, have respect for humanity and above all disciplined”. “He should also exhibit exemplary leadership in all fields: intellectual activities, virtuous role modelling and positional leadership. Explaining the meaning of “Sharp Brain”, he said: “Sharp Brain simply provides the opportunity for Casfordians to celebrate intellectualism.” The Pro-Vice-Chancellor however deplored the culture where latter day Casfordians appear to adopt “Brawl procession and described it as misguided replacement for “Brain procession”. “This type of procession which is characterised by stupid fights, nudity, drugs etc. must be condemned by all genuine gentlemen of the Great Casford Hall because it is a disgrace to Mother Casford.” He,however, commended Casfordians for acquitting themselves honourably throughout the hall week celebration. “It is highly commendable that, on a whole, the 50th Hall Week celebration has been devoid of the uncouth and ferocious activities that characterized previous hall week celebrations such as mounting unauthorised road blocks, intimidating innocent drivers, public display of physical nudity, invasion of sister halls of residence, stone throwing and other violent acts”, he said. Prof. Oduro, who is an alumnus of the Hall, said,“the absence of these acts of indiscipline in this year’s hall week celebration, I hope, opens a new chapter in the image reclaiming strategies of the Great Casely Hayford Hall”. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor indicated that the University management was committed to ensuring that all students go about their academic duties on campus without any fear of harassment, intimidation and physical assault, adding that “Management of the University will not spare any student who breaks the rules of the University”. The Hall Master, Prof. Akwasi Kumi Kyeremeh, expressed gratitude to the University management, Hall executives, alumni, the Police and the planning committee for their support towards the hall week celebration,adding that the Hall would climax its 50 years’ anniversary activities in September 2017. He noted that the Hall, starting from this year, would institute an award scheme to reward the best graduating student from the Hall. In his remarks, Ft. Lt. Owusu Ankrah of the Takoradi Air Force Base, who reviewed the parade, commended the Cadet, drawn from Adehye and Casford Halls, for their sterling qualities and performances. He urged them not to compromise on their integrity and be disciplined and selfless in all their endeavours. The colourful event was chaired by the Vice-Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Eugene K.M. Darteh.

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afb Donates to FUSSAG

03 Apr, 2017 By louis Mensah

A non-banking institution, afb, has presented a desktop computer and accessories valued at GH ¢3, 650 to the Federation of Universities Senior Staff Association (FUSSAG), University of Cape Coast to facilitate secretarial work at the union’s office. Presenting the items, the Cape Coast Branch Manager of afb, Mr. Adams Abdul-Bassit said it was the objective of the institution to provide loans to workers who are on government payroll. Mr. Abdul-Bassit noted that the partnership with FUSSAG has been successful so far and hoped that it could even grow bigger in the near future. He said they were making the donation as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility adding that they had already supported the Sam Jonah Library during a Quiz Competition the Library organised for pupils in some selected basic schools. Receiving the computer, the Chairman of FUSSAG, Mr. Daniel Egyir Arthur, thanked afb for the kind gesture and asked others to emulate. He also gave the assurance that the computer would be put to good use. Present were some staff of afb and executives of FUSSAG.

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