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Department of Population and Health Hosts Maiden Internship Seminar

28 Nov, 2024 By DIS

The Department of Population and Health, University of Cape Coast has held its first-ever Internship Seminar aimed at enlightening students on the importance of internships in their academic and professional journey.

The Special Guest, Ms. Esi Asare Prah who is the Advocacy and Donor Relations Manager at MSI Ghana emphasized the critical role internships play in preparing students for the job market before graduation.

"Do not wait till level 300 or 400 before you do your internship; you can start from level 100," she advised.

Ms. Prah further explained that internships provided opportunities for networking, which could lead to future employment.

“Internships can help you build relationships with people in the industry, and they will grow a soft spot for you,” she remarked.

 Ms. Esi Asare Prah addressing the seminar

She also outlined steps for students to prepare effectively for internships, urging them to be intentional about their career goals, present clear applications, and maintain a strong social presence.

"Take initiative and volunteer at the workplace," she encouraged, adding that students should aim to leave a positive impression wherever they worked.

Ms. Prah also stressed the importance of staying connected with colleagues from internship experiences and setting clear goals to achieve during their placements.

Prof. Augustine Tanle, acting Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, encouraged students to explore diverse fields when seeking internships.

He reiterated the value of internships as a stepping stone to enhancing students’ employability and marketability in the competitive job market.

The seminar marked an important initiative by the Department to adequately prepare its students for life beyond academia.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

CEGRAD-UCC Intensifies Efforts to End Child Marriage

28 Nov, 2024 By DIS

The Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy and Documentation, CEGRAD, has redoubled its efforts to fight the scourge of child marriage in the country.

According to CEGRAD, the negative impacts of child marriage, particularly on the girl-child, were serious and, therefore, needed to be treated as an emergency.

To that end, the Centre has held an adult symposium to sensitise families in the Cape Coast Metropolis on the need to allow their girls to grow properly, be educated or learn a vocation and be psychologically ready for marriage before giving out their hand.

It was on the theme: “Child Marriage and Adolescent Rights and Gender Equality.”

The Director of CEGRAD, Prof. Eunice Fay Amissah, charged parents to guard against child marriage.

“Child marriage which occurs when a person is forced into marriage or a union before the age of 18, is a harmful traditional practice that robs girls of their education, their health and future,” she explained.

She noted that parents played a crucial role in ending the menace which she said robs many young girls of their bright future.

Director of CEGRAD, Prof. Eunice Fay Amissah

The Director indicated that every girl-child must be allowed to benefit fully from her potential just like their male counterparts. 

Prof. Amissah urged the teenage girls, who participated in the workshop, to study hard to add value to themselves before venturing into marriage when they were legally qualified.

She called on all stakeholders to double efforts to end the phenomenon to avoid the intergenerational transfer of poverty and ensure girls’ empowerment.

The Central Regional Director of the Department of Gender, Mrs. Richlove Amamoo, for her part, said child marriage robbed girls of their childhood and deprived them of many rights.

She said child marriage contributed to poverty among families and called for the collective commitment of stakeholders to put in place measures that would protect the girl child from the social canker.

Central Regional Director of the Department of Gender, Mrs. Richlove Amamoo

The Regional Director urged stakeholders to advocate girl child empowerment in their communities.

Some of the participants said the workshop was an eye-opener to the dangers of child marriage and pledged to educate their peers and communities.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

  

UCC GRASAG Executives Attend Leadership Training

26 Nov, 2024 By DIS

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has organised a two-day leadership training for the executives of the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG).

The capacity-building workshop sensitised participants on the importance of effective communication, stakeholder management, office administration and service quality.

A Senior Assistant Registrar at the SGS, Mr. John Linscell Yen, who took participants through effective communication, urged the executives to learn the principles of communication to enable them discharge their mandate efficiently.

He said communication was hinged on the exchange of information, ideas, and thoughts stressing its pivotal role in the day-to-day administration of student leaders.

“Effective communication involves not only the transmission of a message but also the understanding and interpretation of that message by the receiver,” he said.

Mr. John Linscell Yen making his presentation at the training

Mr. Yen reiterated that poor communication created confusion and misunderstanding in every group. He, therefore, encouraged the student leaders to be good listeners and also learn the importance of clarifying issues.

The Vice-Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Prof. Ruphino Zugle, took the participants through Stakeholder management, while Mr. Isaac Yeboah Nsaful, an Assistant Registrar, spoke on office administration and service quality.

The GRASAG President, Robert Ipiin Gnankob, expressed his appreciation to the organisers for building the leadership capacity of the executives.

“So far, the things I have learnt are very helpful and I hope to apply them in my presidency,” he said.

The Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Prof. Sarah Darkwa, who opened the training, commended the executives for their active participation and encouraged them to practice what they had learnt.

Source: Documentation and Information Section- UCC

 

 

Pro Vice-Chancellor interacts with UESTC Delegation

26 Nov, 2024 By DIS

The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. (Mrs.) Rosemond Boohene, has reiterated the commitment of UCC to deepen academic ties with the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC).

She said UCC had enjoyed longstanding collaboration with UESTC since 2016.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor said this when a high-level delegation, led by the Director of the Centre for West African Studies (CWAS) of UESTC, Prof. Shurong Zhao, visited her on campus.

Prof. Boohene praised UESTC for the win-win collaboration between the two institutions. 

Director of the Centre for West African Studies of UESTC, Prof. Shurong Zhao making a presentation to Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. (Mrs.) Rosemond Boohene.

For her part, Prof. Shurong Zhao said the Chinese government had introduced Digital Marketing Courses and would like faculty members to benefit from them.

She added the Chinese government would continue to promote social and economic development in African countries and hailed the partnership between UESTC and China.

Accompanying Prof. Shurong Zhao to UCC was the Director of School of Information and Communication Engineering, Prof. Xie Mei. Also present were Qu Jianming, Zhao Shurong, Sun Tiantian and Luo Ailing.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Brethren Alumni Group installs solar street lights at UCC

25 Nov, 2024 By DIS

A group of University of Cape Coast (UCC) alumni, known as “Brethren”, has donated and installed 10 solar street lights on the campus of the University.

The lighting system, which has been installed on the Technology Village and Superannuation Hall stretch, will illuminate the area and ensure security.

Presenting the solar street lights on behalf of the members of the group, the President, Mr. Klenam Asem, said the donation was to contribute towards providing a safe and secure environment for the students and teaching staff.

He called on the management of UCC to ensure regular maintenance of the lights.

Speaking on behalf of the Registrar of UCC, Mr. Enoch Gideon Abbeyquaye, the Acting Director of Academic Affairs, Dr. Atta Yeboah-Sarpong, expressed the hope that the lighting equipment would make students go about their academic activities safely at night.

The Brethren Alumni Group and some UCC officials cutting a tape to unveil the lights

He commended the group for giving back to their alma mater and called on other alumni groups to emulate their example.

Dr. Yeboah-Sarpong underscored the importance of alumni associations to the growth of every tertiary institution and was hopeful that the group would be remembered anytime humanity and philanthropy were mentioned.

In a remark, the Dean of Students, Prof. Daniel Apaak, thanked the UCC Brethren Group.

He said UCC continues to seek the support of all alumni and well-meaning individuals to advance the University’s cause.

The interim president of the UCC Students’ Representative Council, Vincent Kojo Siabi, for his part, said the donation was timely and would improve security for students and staff of the University.

 Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

UCC School of Medical Sciences Holds White Coat Ceremony for 169 Medical Students

25 Nov, 2024 By DIS

The School of Medical Sciences (SMS),University of Cape Coast (UCC), has inducted 169 medical students into the clinical phase of their training at its 15th White Coat ceremony.

The ceremony, held at the New Examination Centre, was a rite of passage for students to pass through in obtaining practical learning experience and subsequently becoming medical doctors.

The students also took the medical Students’ Oath which read in part that “they will practise medicine to the highest standards of conduct and seek what is best for their patients and without allowing greed, nor stinginess, nor desire for great reputation to corrupt them”. A former Dean of the School, Prof. Ivy A. E. Ekem, administered the SMS Oath to the students.

Delivering a speech as the guest speaker, the Director of the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Sekondi, Dr. Joseph Kofi Tambil, congratulated the students on completion of the basic science portion of medicine and advised them to show respect and compassion towards their patients.

He said, as medical students, they should create their future now while in school by upholding the standards and principles in delivering their responsibilities.

Dr. Tambil admonished them to demonstrate a high sense of discipline, comportment and moral high ground, as well as adhering strictly to the ethics of the profession.

A section of the medical students taking the Medical Students’ Oath

He urged them to pursue excellence by committing to lifelong learning and embracing teamwork. The Director further tasked them to be innovative and creative while striving for excellence during their training.

He advised them to be time-conscious in all their endeavours to progress faster in life.

“The first step towards success is self-management. Be time-conscious and do a SWOT analysis of yourselves to be good doctors,” said Dr. Tambil.

He reminded them of four cardinal principles of life, these he said, were beneficence, non-maleficence, justice and autonomy at the hospital, which according to him, every medical student should know. 

Dr. Tambil implored the medical students to dress decently to reflect the ethics of the profession.

The Provost of the College of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof. Martins Ekor, who chaired the function, commended the students for their hard work, dedication and passion for studying medicine.

He urged them to ensure that they adopted the tenets of compassion, care and love in the next phase of their studies.

Director of the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in the Western Region, Dr. Joseph Kofi Tambil

According to him, the white coat the medical students would wear was a symbol of the trust and responsibility that had been placed in them by the society.

He said SMS had seen significant improvement in infrastructure and facilities, and commended the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong for the rapid expansion of the school.

The Dean of the School of Medical Sciences, Prof. Sebastian Eliason, in his address, described the ceremony as an iconic ritual that had become a symbolic hallmark of the SMS. This, according to him, inspired the zeal in students but more importantly, to remind them of their responsibility to care for humanity.

He advised them to build skills in communication, critical thinking and collaboration in their clinical studies. 

The Founding Dean of the School of Medical Sciences of UCC, Prof. Harold Amonoo-Kuofie, who is also the Chairman of the Governing Council of UCC, asked the students to adopt the tenets of ethical practice, altruism, humanistic care, compassion, care and love.

"As you embark on this journey, remember that medicine is a calling that requires ethical practice, altruism, and humanistic care," he said.

Dignitaries who graced the occasion with the fresh clinical students in a shot

He advised them to be lifelong learners, curious, technologically savvy and continually update their skills to provide evidence-based care.

"Your predecessors have set a high standard for you to emulate and improve upon. I challenge you to embrace this legacy, push boundaries and contribute meaningfully to the medical community, " he added.

UCC SMS was established in 2008 to augment the training of medical professionals to help close the patient-doctor ratio gap. Since then, it has produced high-quality doctors for Ghana and the world through a first-class curriculum.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

Registrar unveils sculpture design at Science Shuttle Station

22 Nov, 2024 By DIS

A sculpture depicting a person weighed down by a heavy load while  embarking on an academic  journey has been unveiled  the Science Shuttle  Station at North Campus.

The monument was made by a sculptor, Ms. Christabel Ama Asmah, a national service person at the Department  of  Vocational and Technical  Education (VoTEC).

It is made of resin, sack, rope, paint, metal and cement.

Ms. Christabel Ama Asmah explaining the sculpture to the gathering

Speaking at the inauguration, Ms. Asmah said learners carry a lot of load, some of which she noted were peer pressure, side hustle, financial  constraints, and broken homes. According to her, it was common for students to suffer from mental overload and imbalances.

"These loads may lead to depression, and other behavioural or mental disorders. This imagery offers an invaluable opportunity to engage the academic community in meaningful thought and discussion about mental health," she added.

Ms. Asmah indicated that the sculpture would contribute to  a culture of understanding, empathy and support  for a well balanced life between academics and other extracurricular activities.

The Registrar Mr. Gideon  Enoch Abbeyquaye cutting the tape to inaugurate the sculpture

The Registrar of the University  of Cape Coast (UCC), Mr. Gideon  Enoch Abbeyquaye, who led the unveiling ceremony, said the monument was  significant because it reminded students about the importance  of mental health.

He commended Ms. Asmah for the monument and encouraged students to embrace opportunities offered them to study hard in order to  build  a better future for themselves.

In attendance were some university  officials, lecturers and students.

Source: Documentation and Information Section

 

StuFSO Holds Scholars’ Forum for 2024/2025 UCC Scholarship Recipients

20 Nov, 2024 By DIS

The Students’ Financial Support Office (StuFSO), under the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, has offered scholarships to brilliant but needy students pursuing postgraduate and undergraduate programmes at different levels for the 2024/2025 academic year.

This scheme is dedicated to supporting students financially to provide them with the sound environment needed to pursue their respective programmes.

StuFSO, at the end of every scholarship process, organizes a Scholars’ Forum to orient the awarded students.

Addressing the students, the Chairperson for the forum who is also the Dean of the School of Business, Prof. John Gartchie Gatsi, congratulated the recipients for their hard work and perseverance, encouraging them to remain focused on their studies.

He charged them to conduct themselves well while on campus and exhibit the values the University was inculcating in them. While reminding the students that education was a lifelong journey and did not end with schooling, he also urged them to seek knowledge beyond the classroom.

Dean of the School of Business, Prof. John Gartchie Gatsi

Prof. Gatsi further advised them not to forget the University after their studies and urged them to contribute to the scheme for the benefit of future students.

The Head of StuFSO, Ms. Grace Mensah, in her remarks, advised the beneficiaries to take their studies seriously to justify their inclusion in the programme since many more people were waiting to be supported by the University.

She entreated the students to avoid social vices that could hinder their academic progress and urged them to uphold the trust reposed in them by the University.

In addition to the financial support given to the students, StuFSO also provides academic advice, mentorship, and some internship opportunities for scholarship recipients.

Some dignitaries who graced the occasion

For their part, the beneficiaries expressed appreciation to UCC for granting them the opportunity to be part of its scholarship programme aimed at shaping their future positively.

The event was graced by some senior officials of the University.

 Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

UCC Marks International Men’s Day

20 Nov, 2024 By DIS

The Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy and Documentation (CEGRAD) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has marked the International Men’s Day.

The celebration, themed “Men’s Health Champions,” was in line with the global observance of International Men’s Day, established in 1999 by Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh from Trinidad and Tobago.

The event which was the first to be marked on campus aims to spotlight positive male role models, raise awareness of issues affecting men, and promote inclusivity and community among men.

Delivering the keynote address, a former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. George K. T. Oduro underscored the critical importance of addressing men’s health issues and lauded CEGRAD for its thoughtful theme selection.

He extensively highlighted the harmful effects of societal pressures tied to toxic masculinity on men’s physical, psychological, and emotional well-being indicating that “toxic masculinity expectations from society, like men not crying, often compelled men to engage in risky activities that affect their health.”

Former Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. George K. T. Oduro

Prof. Oduro emphasized the collective responsibility of stakeholders—men, women, and society—to prioritize men’s health concerns and urged men to lead the advocacy for their well-being by acknowledging their vulnerabilities.

He said, “It is time for men to recognize their vulnerability to diseases and become more sensitive to their health issues.”

He also encouraged wives to foster supportive environments for their husbands to share their stresses openly.

The event featured a panel discussion on the topic, “Men’s Health Issues: The Role of Various Stakeholders,” moderated by Dr. Eric Koka from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

The panel included Prof. Stephen Doh Fia, Department of Guidance and Counselling, Prof. Jerry Paul Kukye-Ayiri Ninnoni, Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mr. Mohammed Najimudeen Abdulai, Head of Student Records Section, Directorate of Academic Affairs and Detective Chief Inspector Benjamin Wilson, a Counsellor at the Regional Police Headquarters, Cape Coast.

Members of the panel with other dignitaries at the event

The panelists encouraged men to seek counselling, undergo regular medical check-ups, and reduce the stigma around mental health by raising awareness.

In his remarks, the Chairman for the celebration, Prof. James Atta Peprah, who represented the Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng reiterated the value of prioritizing health.

“Health is wealth and should therefore not be taken for granted,” he noted.

The celebration marks a significant step in fostering a broader understanding and appreciation of men’s health and its impact on society.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

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