The Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Cape Coast, Prof. (Mrs.) Rosemond Boohene, has cut sod for the construction of a three-storey office complex for the Institutional Affiliation Office and the School of Educational Development and Outreach.

The facility, to be sited at Akotokyir, one of the communities surrounding the University, is expected to be completed in eighteen (18) months.

Being constructed by Antartic Construction Limited, the project is anticipated to resolve the office space problems facing both the Institutional Affiliation Office and the School of Educational Development and Outreach.

While urging the construction firm to complete the project on time, Prof. Boohene also advised the beneficiary institutions to map out strategies to use the facility to generate funds for the University.

On his part, the Director of the Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Management (DPDEM), Mr. Philip Ntim, assured the Pro Vice-Chancellor that his outfit would ensure the project was completed on schedule.

The Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame, as well as hordes of both Assistant and Senior Assistant Registrars graced the short ceremony.

 Some representatives of Antartic Construction Limited were also present.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

The Chief Executive Officer of Weave Ghana Limited, Mr. Roni Chacko, has hailed young Ghanaian entrepreneurs who dare to startup their own businesses and employ others in the process.

He believes such individuals are charting the course of Ghana’s entrepreneurial future. Consequently, he is calling for encouragement and support for such businesspersons.

Mr. Chacko said this while speaking on the theme, “The life journey of an Entrepreneur: Weave Ghana Limited in Perspective” at a programme organized by the School of Business-UCC dubbed: ‘Chief Executive Officers’ (CEOs’) Engagement Series’.

The series provides a platform where CEOs from various institutions are invited to speak to students and faculty members to motivate and develop their entrepreneurial skills.

Mr. Chacko took the students through the operations of Weave Ghana Limited, producers and marketers of Darling Hair extensions.

Over the years, according to him, Weave Ghana had become one of the pioneers of the hair extension business in Ghana.

In September 2011, he said, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, the mother company of Weave Ghana entered into a partnership with the Darling Group, using the best capabilities within both groups through brand building and distribution to expand its reach.

Mr. Chacko told the students that assuming the right attitude was pre-requisite for employment at Weave Ghana and advised them to live beyond reproach in their endeavours to succeed in life.

To get promotion at Weave Ghana, he said, new employees were obliged to learn the nuts and bolts of the job, saying that academic certificates of new employees were not the conduit to secure enviable positions within the upper echelon of the company.

He mentioned the depreciation of the Cedi as a major challenge facing Weave Ghana Limited.

In his remarks, the Dean of the School of Business, Prof. John Gartchie Gatsi, said the engagement highlighted the requirements of key skills required in the curriculum of the School of Business.

He said leadership of the School was conscious of the need for the 21st century skills development for students to close the skills gap.

Prof. Gatsi, who quoted John Reed who asked Business School academics at an award ceremony in 1999 ‘Do you detach these students the skills that will serve then well in their careers?’, said that question remained critical as the School was doing its best to answer it with innovation and providing the environment to promote skills development for the students.

The Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Francis Eric Amuquandoh, in a brief remark, advised students that humility, good attitude and sacrifices were sine qua non of becoming an industry leader.

He advised students to take advantage of the internship opportunities offered by Weave Ghana Limited.

As part of the programme, the University of Cape Coast signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Weave Ghana Limited to accept one hundred (100) students from the School of Business on internship during long vacation.

Source: Documentation and Information-UCC

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, has cut sod for the construction of a washing bay for the Transport Section.

The project, funded by Donewell Insurance Company (DIC), will be sited at the precincts of the Transport Section.

At a short ceremony to break the ground, Prof. Boohene said DIC was a key stakeholder to support the University.

She used the occasion to call on the insurance company to assist other units such as the Students’ Finance Support Office (STuFSO) and the Design Thinking and Innovation Hub (D-Hub).

The Pro-Vice Chancellor urged the constructor to ensure the project was completed on time.

For his part, the Head of Agency Business Unit at Donewell Insurance Company, Mr. Felix O. Adane, in a short remark, said the gesture would further deepen the existing partnership between DIC and the University.

Some of the dignitaries who graced the occasion were the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame; the Director, Directorate of Consular and General Services, Mrs. Alberta Graham; the Director of Public Affairs, Major (Rtd) Kofi Baah Bentum, among others.

The project is estimated to be completed within a space of three (3) to six (6) months.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

The Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance (DAPQA), University of Cape Coast has shared best

practices on quality assurance with staff of the Quality Assurance Unit from Ghana Institute of

Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).

In his welcome remarks at an interaction with the officials from GIMPA, the Director of

DAPQA, Prof. Emmanuel Kofi Gyimah, noted that UCC was noted for its quality academic

standards in Ghana and Africa. He indicated that the current ranking of UCC as the number

one in Ghana, West Africa and fourth in Africa, as well as the number one in research

influence globally was a reflection of the total quality assurance measures the University had

adopted.

 “Total quality assurance permeates every aspect of the University’s activities, thus,

teaching, learning, research, governance and administrative services" he added.

Prof. Gyimah said the visit would go a long way to establish a cordial relationship between

the two institutions to enhance total quality assurance activities.

On his part, the Head of Quality Assurance Unit of GIMPA, Dr. Lord Mawuko-Yevugah,

thanked DAPQA for the warm reception. He explained that the visit was to familiarise

themselves with the operations of DAPQA at UCC and learn best practices that would help to

strengthen quality assurance at GIMPA.

“We are here to explore ways of making our unit more vibrant and recognised locally and internationally,” he stated.

He pointed out that UCC and GIMPA shared a lot in common and was hopeful that the interactive session would open

other avenues to exchange knowledge and adopt best practices.

Presenting on quality assurance at UCC, a Research Fellow at DAPQA, Dr. Ishmael Kwabla

Hlovor, explained that UCC had adopted a total quality management approach and considered

quality as “fit for purpose”. He indicated that at the core of UCC’s total quality management

was people’s programme and place. “People refers to internal and external stakeholders in

quality management process. Programmes represent the processes, procedures activities

within the institution including curricular design, teaching and learning, governance systems,

leadership and management functions, student support services and student admissions. Place

stands for space and facilities,” he explained.

Touching on the mandate of DAPQA, Dr. Hlovor said the Directorate was responsible

for ensuring that performance standards set for all aspects of the University’s activities were

appropriate and relevant. He said the Directorate also monitored and evaluated the

University’s strategic plan; monitored quality management activities in all implementation

Units and periodically updated the Vice-Chancellor on the overall quality status of the

University. Another mandate, he mentioned, was providing advice and guidance to

implementation units on the execution of quality management activities among others.

Dr. Hlovor concluded his presentation by indicating that the Directorate played a key

role in quality monitoring and evaluation, however, the Colleges, Faculties, Schools,

Departments and other units of the University collectively spearheaded quality standards and

improvements.

Present at the interaction session were heads of unit, research fellows and administrative staff DAPQA.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC