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Performance of UCC In Her Maiden Appearance In The 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings

02 Sep, 2021 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Ghana has been ranked as the best University globally for research influence. UCC was ranked the number one university in Ghana and West Africa. UCC is also among the top five universities in Africa.

This enviable feat was released on the Times Higher Education website which featured the 2022 World University Rankings.

The 2022 World University Rankings included more than 1,600 universities across 99 countries and territories, making them the largest and most diverse university rankings to date.

The ranking is based on 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators which provide the most comprehensive and balanced comparisons, trusted by students, academics, university leaders, industry and governments.

The performance indicators are grouped into five areas: Teaching (the learning environment); Research (volume, income and reputation); Citations (research influence); International outlook (staff, students and research); and Industry income (knowledge transfer).

The University is also ranked number one globally in terms of field weighted citation impact (research influence). No University in Ghana has ever achieved this position since the THE annual rankings commenced nearly two decades ago and among the top 301-350 Universities globally.

UCC is the highest ranked new entrant out of the 138 universities that made their debut on the 2022 global universities ranking league.

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings are the only global performance tables that judge research-intensive universities across all their core missions: teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.

This year’s ranking analysed more than 108 million citations across over 14.4 million research publications and included survey responses from almost 22,000 scholars globally. Overall, about 430,000 data points from more than 2,100 institutions were collected.

The University of Oxford tops the ranking for the sixth consecutive year, while mainland China has two institutions in the top 20 for the first time: Peking University and Tsinghua University share 16th place.

01 Sep, 2021

ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF FACILITY MANAGERS

The University of Cape Coast invites applications from suitably qualified and competent professionals for the position of Facility Managers

Qualified applicant will be directly responsible to the Estate Officer through the Directorate of Physical Development & Estate Management (DPDEM) but ultimately to the Vice Chancellor.

Qualification/Experience

Candidates seeking appointment to this position:

Must possess HND/First Degree in Real Estate, Land Economy, Estate Management, Building Technology or any other relevant programme in the Built Environment.

Being a member of a recognized professional body in the relevant field is an added advantage.

Applicant should not be more than Thirty-Five (35) years old

Duties/Responsibilities include the following:

a)     Generally ensure that the building (s) entrusted to his/her care is/are fit for purpose.

b)     Assess and advise the Estate Officer on the furniture, equipment and asset needs within the building (s) entrusted to his/her care.

c)      Keep inventory of furniture, equipment and assets.

d)     Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards.

e)     Ensure the embossment and labelling of all assets within the facility under his/her care.

f)        Supervise the sanitary and conservancy workers assigned to the facility and ensure tidiness and cleanliness in all areas under his/her care.

g)     Make sure the spaces are well arranged to serve specified purposes at all times.

h)     Inspect building to determine and report repairs and/or renovation needs.

i)        Supervise maintenance works in respect of the buildings under his/her jurisdiction.

j)        Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise within the building/facility under his/her care.

k)      Undertake any other function which may be assigned by the Estate Officer.

Mode of Application

Suitable or qualified applicants should apply to the Registrar through the Directorate of Human Resource, University of Cape Coast. 

Closing Date

All completed application letters together with relevant supporting documents and Curriculum Vitae should be submitted to the Registrar through the Directorate of Human Resource, University of Cape Coast not later than Friday, 17th September, 2021.

REGISTRAR

UCC School of Business Wins 3rd Edition of Tertiary Business Sense Challenge

31 Aug, 2021 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has won the 3rd edition of the Tertiary Business Sense Challenge (TBSC). UCC emerged winners after a crunch final against the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) held on Saturday, 28th August, 2021. At the end of the contest UCC garnered 59.13 points as against 50.13 by KNUST.

UCC also won the maiden edition of the competition in 2019. 

Congratulations to the contestants, the School of Business, and UCC.

Ayekoo!!

30 Aug, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST, CAPE COAST

[60TH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE]

CALL FOR DESIGNS (CfD): 60th ANNIVERSARY LOGO

 
INTRODUCTION

The University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast will celebrate its sixtieth (60th) anniversary in October 2022. The landmark year offersthe University and opportunity to reflect on its past and to strategise for the next decades ahead. The 60th Anniversary Committee invites the University community to submit designs for a LOGO to be used during the anniversary celebrations.

 

GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN

The LOGO should be designed incorporating the following:

-          the colours to be used are red, yellow, blue and white

-          the UCC crest must be placed prominently

-          the figure ‘60’ or words ‘sixtieth’ must be included

-          the inscription ‘1962-2022’ must be shown

-          the inscription ‘University of Cape Coast’ or ‘UCC’ must be indicated

 

ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to Staff, Students and Alumni of the University. Only one entry per person is permitted.

 

PRIZE MONEY                              

  1. First Prize        - GHȼ4,000.00
  2. Second Prize   - GHȼ1,200.00
  3. Third Prize      - GHȼ800.00

 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

A copy of the final design should be:

-          printed on A5, A4 and A3 sized paper 

-          made available in high resolution JPEG, EPS or PDF formats and placed on a CD.

Interested persons may pick a soft copy of the UCC Crest from the UCC@60 Secretariat located at the Documentation and Information Section between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Soft copies of the Crest can also be obtained by the contacting the Secretary of the Committee by e-mail via pbansah@ucc.edu.gh

 

DEADLINE

The deadline for submission is Friday, September 10, 2021. The winning design will be announced on Friday, September 17, 2021.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

The samples should be placed in an envelope and addressed to:

The Secretary

UCC@60 Anniversary Planning Committee

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast

 

OR

 

A Soft Copy can be submitted by email: pbansah@ucc.edu.gh

 

NOTE: Term and Conditions Apply

 

For any further clarifications, please contact the Secretary to the Committee on 0200206320.

26 Aug, 2021

It is announced for the information of the entire University staff that some bungalows/flats are due for allocation. They comprise Senior Members, Senior and Junior Staff facilities.

All interested staff should contact the Estate Section for the application forms or visit the UCC website and download it. Completed application forms should reach the Estate Office on or before 15th September 2021.

SENIOR MEMBERS BUNGALOWS

1.      No. 17 Arku Korsah Road                              6. Ogyefo’s House, North OLA

2.      No. 11 Ekem Ferguson Road                         7. No. 9 Arku Korsah Road

3.      No. 2 Mensah Brown Close                            8. No. 10 Kwaprow Bungalows

4.      No. 7 Ekem Ferguson                                     9. No. 3 Amissah Road

5.      No. 1 East Hill Top                                         10. No. 5 Ribeiro Loop

SENIOR STAFF FLATS                                                        

1.      No. 20A Kobina Sekyi                                  

2.      Flat 2, 4th Ridge 

3.       Block 40, Flat 7 Apewosika Road

JUNIOR STAFF FLAT

1. No. 47, Pedu Estate

Thank you.

Surv. Jonas Yengnibeh(HEAD)

25 Aug, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

STUDENTS’ FINANCIAL SUPPORT OFFICE

Call For Applications: UCC Scholarship For Needy But Brilliant/Promising Students (Regular Students Only)

OPENING:        Monday. 23rd August, 2021

DEADLINE:      Monday, 13th September, 2021

Eligibility

In order to qualify or be eligible for the Scholarship, a student must meet the following requirements:

         i.            Must be a Ghanaian by birth,

       ii.            Be enrolled as a student of the University of Cape Coast on full-time regular programmes

      iii.            Must have completed at least one academic year of studies (current level 100 students can apply)

      iv.            Be able to demonstrate financial need and must be ready to supply any documentary evidence for decision making

       v.            Must have a CGPA of 2.5 or 2.0 (for applicants from surrounding communities) and above.

Steps to Apply

1.       Visit https://apply-stufso.ucc.edu.gh/ and follow the instructions.

2.       Create an account to sign up (new applicants) or sign in (students with existing accounts) using institutional email. Students yet to be issued with Institutional email address should contact the Management Information System (MIS).

3.       Complete the application form and upload the necessary supporting documents

4.       Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to a selection interview

NOTE: Students who are currently on the scholarship and are yet to complete school are to apply to be considered for renewal.

For any further details about the Office and the scholarship offers, please visit https://stufso.ucc.edu.gh or call 0362196721 or email studentfinsupport@ucc.edu.gh. The Students’ Financial Support Office is located on the ground floor of the C. A. Ackah Lecture Theatre (CAALC) Building adjacent to Lecture Theatre One (1).

 

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Vision statement: 
To become a School of Nursing and Midwifery that provides quality nursing education, that supports the University as a centre of excellence in Ghana and worthy of worldwide acclaim.
Mission statement: 
To promote and maintain the health of citizens by preparing professional nurses to meet the ever-changing regional, national and global health care needs
History: 
Not Published
Core Values: 
Excellence in research, teaching and outreach programmes that provide the opportunity for a meaningful and quality educational experience.Climate of open communication and cooperation which recognizes equal opportunities for faculty, staff and students.Student success in learning outcomes through individualized attention and support that promotes growth, improvement and opportunity.Integrity and professionalism and the respect of academic freedom in the academic community
College/Faculty/School/Department: 
School of Nursing and Midwifery

College of Health and Allied Sciences.

Vision statement: 
A college well positioned in producing quality health professionals.
Mission statement: 
 Provide unique health education of the highest standards and values to students by blending internationally validated curricula.Produce high caliber health professionals/scientists.Train health practitioners and researchers who are motivated to maintain excellence in healthcare.Establish centers of excellence in research and services delivery
History: 
CoHAS was precipitated by the re-organisation of the University in 2014 to re-align the administrative and academic setup of the University into colleges. CoHAS is a three-tier college consisting of four Schools; Nursing and Midwifery, Medical Sciences, Allied Health Sciences and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences each with several academic departments. Together, the Schools are responsible for developing and administering programmes related to the education of healthcare professionals.CoHAS offers rigorous curricula grounded in the sciences connected to the healthcare professions, placing emphasis on contemporary issues. Our curricula are built on our commitments to interdisciplinary inquiry, international understanding, interactive teaching, research and creative endeavours, practical application, and social responsibility towards all communities.Among the professional undergraduate programmes hosted by the college are;Bachelor of Medicine and SurgeryBSc. Nursing, BSc. Mental Health NursingBSc. Community Mental Health NursingBSc. Biomedical SciencesBSc. Physician Assistant StudiesBSc. Diagnostic SonographyBSc. Diagnostic Imaging TechnologyBSc. Clinical Nutrition and DieteticsBSc. Sports SciencesBSc. Health Information ManagementBSc. Medical Laboratory ScienceDoctor of OptometryDoctor of Pharmacy.Graduate level programmes include;MPhil. Infections and ImmunityMaster of NursingMSc. Advanced Nursing PracticeMPhil./PhD. ParasitologyMPhil./PhD. Drug Discovery and DevelopmentOur community and industrial activities include elective placement programmes in other hospitals and facilities locally and internationally, Community-Based Experience and Service (COBES) postings, Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Industry-Based Experience and Service (INDES). These activities offer opportunities to both students and faculty to conduct research. They also allow students to craft unique and personalized educational experiences. With COBES and INDES sites as their extended "classrooms" without walls, our students are able to take advantage of the vast opportunities offered by the pristine rural and industrial environment to be innovative thus helping to improve the lifestyles and living conditions of citizens.
Core Values: 
ProfessionalismAdvocacyAcademic ExcellenceLeadership and Innovation
College/Faculty/School/Department: 
College of Health and Allied Sciences
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Adoption of Schools project

24 Aug, 2021 By cts Admin

The College of Education Studies launched the adoption of Schools project as part of its corporate responsibility. The Centre for Teaching Support has adopted Ekon M/A JHS.

To echo the words of the Provost of College of Education Studies “We therefore appeal to funding bodies that are interested in student learning outcomes in education to come to our aid to enable us scale up the project”.

The Centre look forward to working with funding bodies to improve learning outcomes in Ekon M/A JHS.

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Participants of the sod-cutting ceremony
Planting a tree during the sod-cutting ceremony
The Central Regional Minister, Hon. Justina Marigold Assan, The CEO of GNPC, Dr Kofi Koduah Sarpong and the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong
The CEO of GNPC, Dr Kofi Koduah Sarpong planting a tree during the sod-cutting ceremony

UCC/GNPC cut sod for the construction of Institute for Law and Governance Complex

23 Aug, 2021 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast in collaboration with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has held a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a Law and Governance building complex for the University of Cape Coast. The building complex, worth five million US Dollars ($5,000,000), will be financed by the GNPC as part of its corporate social responsibility.

 

Addressing the gathering at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, expressed profound appreciation to GNPC for accepting to sponsor the project.

He indicated that the building complex will host offices of the Faculty of Law, the Institute for Oil and Gas Studies, and the Chair of the Petroleum Commerce Unit.

“We hope that when the building complex is completed, we will be able to continue training the needed human capital for the nation’s development,” he said.

 

The CEO of GNPC, Dr Kofi Koduah Sarpong, explained that the GNPC Board took the decision to commit to the project at UCC to promote research into petroleum commerce. He noted other reasons which were to strengthen the legal aspects of the petroleum commercial enterprise.

“Another reason is to put up this infrastructure so that the University will take advantage of developing professional Law Studies in Cape Coast.  We hope that once the Institute takes off, it will serve people living in the Western and Central Regions so that they do not have to necessarily travel to Accra for professional legal studies,” he said.

 

The Central Regional Minister, Hon. Justina Marigold Assan, also expressed her gratitude to GNPC for the support, saying that the project would in the long term benefit the Central Region and Ghana as a whole. She gave assurance that the Central Regional Coordinating Council will partner with UCC in development to help transform the Region.

 

Present at the ceremony was the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh; the Registrar, Mr Jeff Teye E. Onyame; the immediate Past Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Joseph Ampiah Ghartey; Provosts, Members of the Team that submitted the proposal for the construction of the building complex; Deans, Directors, Heads of Department, and Staff of GNPC.

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