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Nigerian Minister of Science and Technology Pays Courtesy Call on Vice-Chancellor

30 Jun, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Minister of Science and Technology of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Ogbonaya Onu has visited the University of Cape Coast as part of his visit to Ghana.

The Minister is in the country to deliver a lecture as part of the activities earmarked for this year’s republic day celebrations.

Receiving the minister and his delegation, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D. D. Kuupole expressed gratitude to the minister for including the university on his itinerary while in the country.

The Vice-Chancellor enumerated various programmes being run by the university and added that due to the changing needs of society, new and relevant demand-driven programmes were being introduced from time to time. He told the visiting Minister that due to the dwindling of government subvention from the state to run the university, that a number of entrepreneurial activities have been initiated to plug the gap in financing the operations of the University.

Responding, Dr. Onu encouraged management to continue with the good work they were doing, adding that he looked forward to the day when African universities would make their way into the top ten of the world’s universities ranking. He urged African Universities to work hard to find solutions to the numerous challenges facing the continent in particular and the world at large. This, according to him would pave the way for others from both Europe and America to come and learn from Africa.

He expressed gratitude to the university for the warm reception accorded him and his delegation and hoped it would culminate in further deliberations and collaboration in the near future.

By: Documentation & Information Section

30 Jun, 2016

ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW AND DO ABOUT TILAPIA FARMING   Call for Applications into a Short Course on Tilapia Farming Course title: Farming tilapia profitably A public-private partnership initiative between the University of Cape Coast and Ainoo-Ansah Farms Training Dates: 25 - 29th July, 2016 8th- 12th August, 2016 22nd-26th August, 2016 5th-9th September, 2016 19th -23rd September, 2016 Total number of participants to be admitted: 100 Venue: Ainoo-Ansah Farms, Okyereko – Near Winneba, Ghana Background: The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences of the University of Cape Coast as a major teaching, research and knowledge centre in Aquaculture in collaboration with Ainoo-Ansah Farms, and with financial support from the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) and the Skills Development Fund (SDF) wish to invite applications from prospective and current fish farmers to participate in five-day hands-on and instructive training programme on Tilapia farming. The total duration of the course is five (5) days and participants should indicate in their application which of the suggested dates above they wish to present themselves for the course.   Features of the Course: Facilitation: Lecturers from Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (DFAS) of University of Cape Coast (Ghana) and Ainoo-Ansah Farms. Nature of training: About 40% lectures and 60% practical Course materials: Training manual and practical schedules on tilapia culture authored by lecturers of the workshop Certification: Certificate of participation from University of Cape Coast will be given at the end of the workshop. Key benefits: Access to aqua shop selling essential fish farming inputs Awareness of other opportunities in the fish farming value chain Access to technical information and consultancy services Access to laboratory services of DFAS Networking with other fish farmers  Target Groups: Prospective farmers Farmers needing more technical and business skills in tilapia farming Fish farming enthusiasts Students Extension personnel Development personnel of Government and NGOsCost of training: Please note that the cost of training is highly subsidised. The training costs include writing materials, manuals, meals and lodging, financed by COTVET/SDF. However selected Ghanaian participants will be expected to pay GHS300.00 to cover snacks, shuttle, use of farm facility and other incidentals. Foreign participants are to pay US$485.00 or Ghana cedi equivalent covering tuition, manual, lunch and snack, shuttle, certificates and facility usage.  All letters of application should be submitted on or before FRIDAY, 15TH JULY, 2016 to the following email contacts: Training Coordination: Dr. Joseph Aggrey-Fynn: jaggrey-fynn@ucc.edu.gh                                           Mr. Jacob Ainoo-Ansah: jainooansah@gmail.com. Successful applicants will be notified by MONDAY, 18TH JULY, 2016.  

SRC Executives Call on Vice-Chancellor

29 Jun, 2016 By louis Mensah

The 2016/2017 executives of the Student Representative Council (SRC) and Local Chapter of National Union of Ghana Students (LNUGS) have paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D. D. Kuupole.

Explaining the purpose of the visit, the SRC President, Mr. Dennis Appiah Larbi-Ampofo said their presence in the Vice-Chancellors office was to formally introduce themselves and also discuss some pertinent issues affecting the welfare of students. He noted that upon assuming office, the executives had been working around the clock to ensure that students receive the best of service from the University. “We have had a smooth working relationship with management within this little period in office and it is our prayer that it continues this way,” he indicated.

Mr. Larbi-Ampofo asked the Vice-Chancellor to forgive them for their comments in the media concerning the imposition of utility tariff on students. He said they have reflected and regretted for their actions. He used the opportunity to wish the Vice-Chancellor a “belated happy birthday.”

Welcoming the team, the Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation for the visit and assured them of management's support at all times. He commended them for realising their mistake and rendering apologies adding that “You have to examine issues and refer it to the appropriate offices for redress instead of jumping to the media.”  He asked them to have confidence in management to deal with issues confronting students.

Prof. Kuupole reminded the student leaders of their responsibility to contribute towards the growth of the University saying “If we destroy this institution, we’ll inherit it one day, it’s in our own interest to build on it or leave it the same way we came to meet it.”  It is my expectation that my successor would also have a good working relationship with student leaders.

Some of the issues the student leaders raised at the meeting were the expansion of student’s clinic, flexible payment of fees and accommodation.

In attendance were the Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan; Ag. Director, Directorate of Human Resources; Dr. Kwaku Gyasi Badu and Assistant Registrar, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Oku-Afari Opoku.

By: Documentation and Information Section

Engage Management to Address Grievances of Students

29 Jun, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro has advised the executives of the Student Representative Council (SRC) and Local Chapter of National Union of Ghana Students of the University to always engage management in dialogue to address their grievances.

Prof. Oduro noted that the SRC, as an important stakeholder should always partner management to create an enabling environment for academic work in the University.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor gave this advice when the SRC/LNUGS executives paid him a visit. He entreated them to be circumspect with the information they put in the public domain, adding that “the Vice-Chancellor and management operate an open door policy so you can always approach us to discuss and resolve issues affecting the welfare of students.”

Prof. Oduro pointed out that as leaders of the student front, the SRC executives should join ties with management to raise the image of the universities noting that “we are in a competitive environment and therefore we need to be mindful of our actions.” He congratulated the executives of the 2016/2017 academic year and wished them well in their new leadership role.

Speaking at the meeting, the SRC President, Mr. Dennis Appiah Larbi-Ampofo said the visit was to formally introduce themselves as the new leaders of the UCC students. He thanked the management for the cooperation ever since they were inducted into office but apologised for their outburst in the media concerning the payment of utility tariffs by students. “We’ve regretted taking such action without recourse to management,” he pleaded and gave the assurance that they would live up to expectation whenever similar issue happens in the future.

Present at the meeting were the Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan; Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Koawo Edjah; Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs, Mr. Jeff Onyame and Director, Director of Public Affairs Major Kofi Baah Bentum (rtd).

Other executives who accompanied the SRC President were Miss Priscilla Assuming, Vice-President; Dorinda Bruce Acquah, Secretary; Dennis Nana Asare, Treasurer; Godwin Asamoah Mensah, Sports Secretary; Elvera Mawufemor Wagba, Coordinating Secretary and Felix Amihere, SRC Public Relations Officer.

The LNUGS included Awortwe Sagoe, President; Welhemina Bofla, Secretary and Josephine Aidoo, Women’s Commissioner.

By: Documentation and Information Section

Make UCC Proud- Prof. Oduro tells UCC Staff on Study Leave

27 Jun, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro has urged staff of the College of Distance Education who are on study leave at Kenyatta University, Kenya to make UCC proud by distinguishing themselves in their academic work.

He noted that they were offered scholarships to upgrade themselves in order to contribute meaningfully towards achieving the mandate of the UCC.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor made these statements when he took time off his British Council engagement in Nairobi to interact with five staff of the University studying in Kenya.  The staff he interacted with were Mr. Emmanuel Arthur-Nyarko, Mr. Gabriel Essilfie, Ms. Beatrice Asante Somuah, Ms. Vera Arhin and Mr. Samuel Ampofo.

Prof. Oduro expressed management’s commitment to supporting them complete their studies successfully. He advised them to make judicious use of their time while studying in Kenya reminding them that “in spite of challenges associated with your study in Kenya, you should remember that your ultimate goal  is to acquire knowledge to  support teaching and learning in the University of Cape Coast.”

The staff thanked the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the interaction and promised to live up to expectation. ‘’We’re poised to justify the confidence UCC has reposed in us by excelling in our studies”, one staff assured the Prof. Oduro.

Study Abroad Summer Programmes

27 Jun, 2016 By Anonymous (not Verified)

The Centre for International Education is currently hosting a number of student groups from around the world for various Study Abroad Summer Programmes. At the moment, there is a group from Grand Valley State University, led by Dr. Amy Masko that will be studying different topics including Ghanaian Drumming and Dance for the four weeks at the University of Cape Coast. Yet another group from Kennesaw State University, Georgia, will be studying at UCC for up to six weeks. Head over to our Facebook Page for pictures of their activities.

US Embassy Offers Postgraduate Studies Opportunity to UCC Staff

24 Jun, 2016 By louis Mensah

An official of the Public Affairs Department of the United States Embassy, Maya Parker, has called on the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. G. K. T. Oduro to discuss issues concerning cultural and research linkages with the University.

Maya Parker mentioned the availability of junior staff development programme designed for staff of the University who would to pursue postgraduate studies in the United States of America (USA). She indicated that there were opportunities for junior faculty in UCC to pursue doctoral studies in the USA on a cost-sharing basis. She also mentioned that a professor from the Department of History at the University of Miami, USA, Prof. E. Abaka would be taking up a Fulbright position at the Department of History at UCC.

In his response, the Pro- Vice-Chancellor said the engagement would provide more opportunities for further discussion between the two institutions “since internationalisation is now key in acquiring knowledge and experience”. He mentioned that, due to difficulties in seeking funding to send staff abroad, the University was encouraging staff to enrol on local Ph. D programmes. According to him though it was good to take advantage of what was available locally, it has its own disadvantages explaining that “cross-cultural learning has always been beneficial”.

Prof. Oduro said management would ensure that the right persons were nominated to benefit from such opportunities to broaden their knowledge in order to return to help their departments. He indicated that the university was now trying to find diverse means of training its student, especially medical students. He assured that the university would make everything possible for Fulbright scholar to “feel at home” during his stay here. He thanked the head of Department of History, Prof. K. O. Kwarteng, for extending the opportunity to other departments in the University.

Support Management to Enhance Reputation of Universities in Ghana

24 Jun, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro has called on members of the National Executive Council of University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to complement management’s effort to enhance the reputation of the Universities of Ghana both locally and internationally.

Prof. Oduro made the call when members of the national executive council of the UTAG paid a courtesy call on him as part of their second quarter meeting at the University of Cape Coast. He entreated UTAG to espouse the ideals of the University and not be confrontational in their relationship with management. “Whilst you seek the welfare of UTAG members, you need to also show interest in our primary responsibility of disseminating knowledge through teaching and research,” he added.  He, therefore, urged them to contribute towards creating an enabling environment for teaching, learning and research in their respective campuses. He wished them well in their deliberations.

On behalf of the delegation, Dr. Henry L. K. Agbanu thanked the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for granting them an audience. He gave the assurance that UTAG would continue to partner management to raise the image of universities in Ghana to meet international standards. He further indicated that they were ever prepared to engage in dialogue with management on issues bothering on their welfare and conditions of service.

Dr. Agbanu was accompanied by UCC Chapter of UTAG executives and their president, Prof. Kwame O. Kwarteng and other executives from public universities in the country.

 

Sam Jonah Library Trains Staff

24 Jun, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Sam Jonah Library is organising series of workshops for all categories of staff to build their capacity.

The series of workshops are aimed at introducing staff to new developments in the operation of the library.

Activity areas for the workshops are “Reference Management Software Workshop (Mendeley),” “Abstracting, E-Resource Tools for Next Generation Librarians”, “Customer Care/Service” and ‘Cataloguing”. Participants are drawn from all the satellite libraries in the various colleges/ faculty/schools/departments in the University.

Resource persons for the workshop are Mr. Clement Enstua-Mensah, Mrs. Paulina Afful-Arthur, Ms. Paulina Nana Yaa Kwafoa, Mr. Ebenezer Martin-Yeboah. The rest are Mr. George T. Banji, Mr. Kwasi Opuni Karikari, Mr. Paul Nunekpeku, Mr. William Obeng, Mr. Usman Moro and Ms. Mary Arkoful from the Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Centre.

Vice-Chancellor Interacts with Colleges of Education

21 Jun, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Vice-Chancellor Prof. D. D. Kuupole has paid working visit to some Colleges of Education (CoE) in the Volta, Eastern and Greater Accra Regions to strengthen the long-standing relationship between the University of Cape Coast and the Colleges.

The visit was to afford the Vice-Chancellor opportunity to listen to their concerns and also explain issues regarding the upgrade of CoE to tertiary status. The Vice-Chancellor was accompanied by a team from the Institute of Education (IoE) comprising the Director, Prof. Frederick Ocansey; Coordinator, Research and Publication, Dr. (Mrs.) Alfredina Kuupole; Senior Assistant Registrar, Mr. Prosper Nyatuame and  Accountant, Mr. Daniel Abina Dwaase.

Colleges of Education Act 2012

Interacting with management and staff of the colleges at separate meetings on their campuses, Prof. Kuupole praised the colleges for maintaining a cordial relationship with UCC since the 1970s. He noted that the passing of the Colleges of Education Act 2012, Act 847, by the Parliament of Ghana meant that CoE has now been upgraded to the status of tertiary institutions. He said the act enjoined CoE to be formally affiliated to a University that would mentor them to carry out their mandate of training competent teachers for the basic schools. “The Act provides that the development of academic policies, regulation of courses, development of academic standards, the conduct of examinations and award of diplomas should be undertaken in consultation with an affiliated institution,” he stressed

Capacity Building for CoE

The Vice-Chancellor indicated the new status of CoE meant that the forty (40) public and six (6) private colleges of education had to position themselves to be seen as such. He noted that based on the new development, UCC would continue to support the colleges by building the capacity of teaching and administrative staff to deliver up to expectation.  He said aside from the regular workshops for principals and tutors, the UCC intend organising training workshops for the colleges on zonal and regional basis adding that “Colleges that need tailor-made training can make a request and it will be organised for them.”

Speaking on opportunities for the upgrading of tutors of the colleges, Prof. Ocansey said UCC has designed new M. Phil and Ph. D programmes for the 2016/2017 academic year which the tutors can take advantage to upgrade themselves. The new programmes are Measurement and Evaluation, Quality Assurance in Higher Education and Teacher Education.

Research and Publications

On research and publications, Dr. (Mrs.) Kuupole reminded the tutors of the colleges that because of their new status as tertiary institutions, they would be promoted based on their research output and publications. She informed them of the Journal of Educational Development and Practice at IoE which some tutors from Akatsi College of Education have already published their articles. She said a training workshop would be organised to help the tutors develop skills on writing research articles, proposals, position papers and grants.

Colleges Visited

Some of the colleges the team visited were Peki College of Education, Peki; E. P. College of Education, Amedzofe Holy Spirit College of Education, Akatsi College of Education, Akatsi all in the Volta Region. In the Eastern Region, the team interacted with management and staff of Mt. Mary’s College of Education, Somanya; Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong and Presbyterian Women College of Education, Aburi. The team also visited Ada College of Education, Ada and Accra College of Education, Madina in the Greater Accra Region.

The team also addressed students in some of the colleges they visited. Some of the concerns raised by the Principals and tutors of the various colleges where the newly introduced Academic Progression Policy for students in the CoE; Memorandum of Understanding between UCC and the Colleges; Supervision and marking of examination scripts. Others were New Curriculum for CoE and Challenges surrounding the migration of CoE to tertiary institutions.

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