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ISAS Workshop

27 Oct, 2015 By Anonymous (not Verified)

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the University of Ghana (UG) in collaboration with the International Association of Universities (IAU) organised a one-day workshop on the internationalization of higher education on Thursday, 30th April 2015 at UCC.

The workshop was the climax of a week-long (28th – 30th April, 2015) visit by a four-member panel chaired by Prof. Leapetswe Malete, of the University of Botswana to UCC and UG. The panel, known as the Internationalization Strategy Advisory Services, was constituted by the International Association of Universities (IAU) to assist UCC and UG to review their Internationalization strategies. The members of the expert panel were:

  • Prof. Leapetswe Malete (University of Botswana) - Chair
  • Prof. Donna Scarboro (George Washington University)
  • Dr. Giorgio Marinoni  (IAU, Paris)
  • Dr. Anna Glass (OECD, Paris)

Also present were representatives from the Association of African Universities (AAU), National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE), National Accreditation Board (NAB), student leaders, administrators and lecturers from public and private tertiary institutions in the country.

Welcoming the participants to the workshop, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Prof. D. D. Kuupole reiterated the need for higher educational institutions to review and strengthen their internationalization strategies with the view to marketing themselves as international institutions. He took the opportunity to acknowledge the vital role that the IAU and AAU have played over the past two decades in creating institution-wide synergy and coherence among education and research institutions and the support provided on internationalisation strategies.

Presentations at the workshop were:

  • Government’s perspective on internationalization by Evans Takyi Ankomah-Asare, Assistant Secretary at the National Council for Tertiary Education.
  • Internationalization of Higher Education in Africa – The Role of the Association of African Universities by Prof. Etienne E. Ehile, Secretary General of AAU.
  • The Global Perspective: Presentation of the Results of the 4th IAU Global Survey by Dr. Giorgio Marinoni of IAU.
  • The Regional perspective: Intra-African Collaboration by Prof. Leapetswe Malete of University of Botswana.
  • Perspectives from other Regions and their impact on Ghana:
    • Adopting Internationalization Strategies in Different Contexts: Brief Overview from OECD Countries by Dr. Anna Glass of OECD.
    • North America: Typical Challenges in Internationalisation in the US by Prof. Donna Scarboro of George Washington University.
  • Ghana’s Institutional Perspectives: University of Ghana and University of Cape Coast experiences by Prof. Naa Adamafio and Prof. Samuel K. Annim respectively.

The presentations were followed by questions and contributions from the floor, and was moderated by the Chairman of the Panel, Prof. Leapetswe Malete.

Earlier in the day the expert panel held a debriefing meeting with the management of the University of Cape Coast. Prof. Malete congratulated the two Universities for seeking IAU’s assistance to start the process of reviewing their internationalization activities. Prior to visiting UCC, the team had spent two days at the University of Ghana.

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Brief Profile of Universtiy of Cape Coast by the Vice Chancellor

27 Oct, 2015 By Anonymous (not Verified)

Akwaaba!

The University of Cape Coast, unlike some other places you may have worked, is a friendly working environment, and you will soon realize that UCC is much more than an education institution. We are a community working together to educate the nation's future leaders. There is nothing more fulfilling, rewarding or exciting than to be a part of this effort. Each staff has a specific role in preparing students for their professional careers, and our success rests on how each of us does his/her job. From the maintenance and environmental workers who work diligently to make UCC the warm and inviting place that it is, to the executive staff, who make major policy decisions, we all are committed to making UCC the best it can be.

As a UCC employee, we encourage you to be innovative, to seek new solutions, and to try new ideas. This is a place where innovation is valued rather than discouraged. Do not be afraid to try new things: only through the exploration of possibilities can we find better solutions.

Finally, we value the benefits that come through teamwork. By combining the talents of many, and by sharing opinions and ideas, we can continue UCC's march to excellence in all that we do. We encourage you to lend your expertise, to work cooperatively, and to share your talents for the betterment of UCC.

Again, Akwaaba to the University of Cape Coast.

27 Oct, 2015

Salary Advance forms can be picked from the Secretary's Office.

A copy of your current payslip should be attached during submission.

27 Oct, 2015

The Academic Board has approved the initiative to award outstanding researchers in the University of Cape Coast. The award shall be dispensed annually to deserving staff of the University in the month of December at a special ceremony to be organized by the Vice Chancellor’s Office. The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) shall liaise with the Vice Chancellor’s Office in the organization of the award ceremony.

The research awards are:

  • Best ‘Evolving’ Researcher
  • Best ‘Evolved’ Researcher
  • ‘Outstanding’ Researcher

Interested senior members are invited to submit their applications and supporting documents to DRIC (dric@ucc.edu.gh)

Further Enquiries: dric@ucc.edu.gh  +233-244-693747; +233-203-915027

27 Oct, 2015

On 9th August 2016 Ghana Education Service and Centre for Educational Research, Evaluation and Development, College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast signed a contract for the performance of consultancy service for the development of research agenda for secondary education sector by the latter for the former. The assignment is part of the strategy being rolled out to empower and strengthen the secondary education subsector. The umbrella project is Secondary Education Improvement Project (SEIP), which is a five-year USD 156 million project has been conceived and implemented since 2014. The task for the consultant therefore is to provide technical services towards realizing a robust and outcome–based research that has the potential to inform policy and practice in secondary education system in Ghana. By means of this assignment the Client hopes to establish a research agenda for the secondary education sector. Our centre offered to undertake the assignment to the end that we would see an improved learning outcome for Science and Mathematics secondary education in Ghana. The SEIP seeks to increase access to senior secondary education to underserved districts and with the anticipation to improve quality of secondary education provided to low-performing senior high schools in Ghana.
Our component of the SEIP project is a one-year assignment that requires top notch academic end. The Team Leader of the project is Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast.
 

27 Oct, 2015

Private sector development and research partnership systems are central in the development of any economy. As a result, the need for effective collaboration between the corporate world and  academia in exchange of  knowledge for pursuing strides that seek to develop sustainable growth in both the industrial and academic settings has become more essential.

The University of Cape Coast taking cognizance of this and in her quest to promote valuable debates on most fascinating subjects that are of critical importance to policy development and social growth of our country has through the Institutional Advancement Office, designed the UCC Advancement Lecture Series.

The UCC Advancement Lecture Series which will an annual event is aimed at providing an engaging platform for the involvement of Alumni, Professionals, Friends of University of Cape Coast, and Corporate Achievers to share through the delivery of public lectures on a wide range of development based subjects.

The maiden UCC Advancement Lecture Series which is being organized in collaboration with Joy FM is scheduled to take place on the 29th October, 2015 at UCC Main Auditorium. It features Messrs. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah and Abraham Amaliba (both UCC Alumni) as main Speakers on the topic: “A multipartite approach to combat corruption: How can we achieve this?” There would be substantive commentaries from leading members of recognized Civil Society Organizations and the corporate world.

27 Oct, 2015

The First Regular meeting of the Campus Security and Safety Committee Meeting for the 2015/2016 Academic year comes off on Thursday, 29th October, 2015. The Venue for the Meeting is at the Centre for International Education Conference Room. The Time is 10:00 AM. All Members are entreated to come on time and with their agenda and minutes. Thank you.

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

VCoDE is the Future of Distance Education in Ghana

10 Jul, 2015 By louis Mensah

The Provost of the College of Distance Education (CoDE), Prof. George K. T. Oduro, has stated that the newly developed  e-learning platform, Virtual College of Distance Education(VCoDE) is the future of quality distance education in Ghana.

According to Prof. Oduro, VCoDE will offer students the opportunity to access their modules and interact with their lecturers frequently even in the comfort of their homes. This will reduce the physical contact hours between lecturers and students at the study centres and also help the students to spend more time on their studies.

The Provost was speaking at a two-day training workshop for Heads of Department, Regional and Zonal Coordinators on the theme  “Online Facilitation and Learning for VCoDE”  at CoDE's Conference Room. He added that a similar training would be organised for Instructional Designers, Chief Examiners, course facilitators, Administrative staff and the students. He indicated that the University management has approved the e-learning platform and therefore, the Computer Centre, Student Records Management and Information Systems have been engaged to ensure that they conform to high quality standards.

Prof. Oduro disclosed that the Ministry of Education in Liberia and some universities in Nigeria as well as other African countries have called on CoDE to extend distance education to their respective countries. He further pointed out that the government has plans to establish an Open University in the country and the VCoDE could serve as a reference point since the Ministry of Education continue to engage the services of UCC in the area of education delivery.

A Fulbright Professor from the  California State University, Prof. Stoner who spoke at the function advised CoDE to tailor the technology towards addressing their specific needs. He urged them to work within their scope of operation and also identify areas where they could create a niche for the college in the deployment of e-learning in the delivery of distance education.

The Coordinator of the Computer Centre, Mr. John Edumadze in his presentation on “Preparation towards eLearning Take off: Before, During and After” called for a policy framework to regulate e-learning as a medium of instruction in the University. He argued that such a policy would set standards and procedures for Colleges/ Faculties/Schools/Institutes/Centres and Departments to follow.

Touching on “Instructional Design for Online Environment,” the Director of the Centre for Teaching Support of the College of Education, UCC, Dr. Douglas Agyei outlined some popular education websites such as Coursera, Mooc, Edx that provide various courses online. He explained the structure and mode of instruction of the courses offered by these educational websites and called on CoDE to make the courses very interactive for better understanding on the part of the students.

A staff of the Information Technology Unit (IT) of CoDE, Ms. Valentina Akorful took participants through the various tools on the VCoDE platform and how to apply them for teaching and learning. Participants also had the opportunity to practice by exploring the VCoDE platform on desktop computers, laptops, Ipads and phones.

An interesting part was the live communication between the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Nelson Buah via skype with participants during the second day.

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

UCC Basic School Excels at 2nd UBASSA Games

10 Jul, 2015 By louis Mensah

The University of Cape Coast Primary and Junior High Schools made UCC proud at the Second Universities Basic Schools Sports Association Games held at the University of Ghana recently.

For the Junior High School games, UCCJHS Girls and Boys Team placed first and second respectively in the soccer and athletics competition. In the Primary School games, the UCC Primary School Boys and Girls Team secured the first and second positions respectively.

The University Basic School was therefore was adjudged the second overall best school in the competition. Participating teams comprised University of Cape Coast, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST),University of Ghana and the University of Mines and Technology. They competed in soccer and athletics.

On behalf of the Basic Schools, Mrs. Kate Frimpong presented the trophies to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Nelson Buah and announced the success the team had chalked at the games.
Receiving the trophy, Prof. Buah commended the team and their coaches for the success and urged them to aim at the ultimate trophy in subsequent games. He acknowledged the effort they had put in the preparation towards the games.

Prof. Buah pointed out that “Sports has now become a vital part of human development considering its recognition worldwide” adding that “The University management would therefore do everything possible to support the basic schools both in the area of academic and sports to maintain its status as the school of choice in Ghana.

Present at the short ceremony were the Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan and the Deputy Registrar, Mr. Moses Abnory.

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