22 Feb, 2021

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

(INTERNAL RECRUITMENT)

Applications are invited from qualified serving staff for appointment to the position of:

JUNIOR ASSISTANT REGISTRAR

Qualification

Candidates seeking appointment as Junior Assistant Registrar must;

i. Possess MPhil Degree (Administration in higher education/educational administration or

ii. Two (2) years MBA/MPA or any equivalent professional qualification

iii. have had at least one (1) year post qualification experience

iv. In addition, must be computer literate

Mode of Application

Interested candidates are to pick fresh forms from the Senior Members Section, Directorate of Human Resource, University of Cape Coast. The forms could also be downloaded from here

Closing Date

All completed application forms together with up-dated Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (both 1st and 2nd degrees) and other relevant supporting documents should be submitted to the Registrar, University of Cape Coast not later than Friday, 26th February, 2021.

NB: All persons who have applied already should not re-apply.

REGISTRAR

UCC, Ghana Police Service Introduce Postgraduate Diploma in Security Studies

21 Feb, 2021 By louis Mensah

The University of Cape Coast and the Ghana Police Service have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to run a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Security Studies.

The programme which would be hosted at the Police Academy in Accra aims at upgrading the knowledge of personnel of the service in security issues, enhance their performance and improve service delivery.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong exchanging the signed MoU with the Inspector General of Police, Mr. James Oppong-Boanuh

Quality Training

Speaking at the signing of the MoU which coincided with the opening ceremony of the Cadet Officers Course 50 in Accra, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, noted that UCC as an equal opportunity University would continue to partner with the Ghana Police Service to provide quality training to its personnel.
Prof. Boampong stated that the collaboration between the two institutions would equip police officers to be highly skilled, competent and professionals in security activities and thereby enhance peace and security in the country.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong delivering his address at the function

Collaboration

Touching on the already existing collaboration between UCC and the Ghana Police Service, Professor Boampong indicated that the University had already signed a similar MoU with the Ghana Police Service to run a Certificate in Forensic Sciences Programme for personnel of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Service to enhance their skills and competence to carry out their duties effectively and efficiently.

Academic Programmes for Police Training Institutions

The Vice-Chancellor was hopeful that the collaboration would lead to the introduction of more academic programmes for personnel of the service. “It is my hope that with the successful commencement of this programme, immediate steps will be taken to develop curricula in MBA/MSC/MPhil in Security and Peace Studies at the Staff and Command College as well as Diploma in Security Studies for the training of recruits at the various Police Training Institutions,” he noted.

The dignitaries with the pioneer students of the Postgraduate Diploma in Security Studies

Monitoring and Feedback

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. James Oppong-Boanuh who signed the MoU on behalf of the Service indicated that the Police Administration would continue to monitor the progress of the programme to ensure that it was successfully executed to achieve its objectives. “Effective monitoring and feedback mechanisms have been put in place to ensure the timely response to concerns at the training,” he intimated. Mr. Oppong- Boanuh explained that the programme would be organised in three phases with a blend of traditional police subject areas, academic courses to be handled by UCC and practical courses on Contemporary Policing.

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. James Oppong-Boanuh delivering his speech at the ceremony

Capacity Building

The IGP explained that the partnership formed part of the Police Academy Training and Curriculum Review Committee’s recommendations established in 2020 to affiliate the Academy to a University to add value to the certificate of participants at the end of the course. Mr. Oppong-Boanuh said the partnership would enable graduates from the Academy to use the acquired certificate to pursue further studies in the future and also provide avenues to enter into other viable ventures.“The collaboration is part of the Police’s strategic plans to build the capacity of personnel and improve training in line with international standards and best practices and also meet the expectation of the citizenry in security issues,” he said.

Some dignitaries from UCC at the function

Be Responsible

The IGP urged the pioneer class of the programme to be responsible and take the programme serious to build their capacities in order to offer quality service to the country.
“Let discipline, discernment, dedication and commitment remain your hallmark in order to complete the course successfully. You must be able to think outside the box in your duties as Senior Police Officers,” he entreated them.

Pioneer students of the Postgraduate Diploma in Security Studies at the ceremony

Advice

Mr. Oppong-Boanuh advised the officers to obverse the COVID-19 safety protocols seriously and adhere to the guidelines provided by health professionals to prevent infections and spread of the virus at the training course. The pioneer class of the programme is made up of 112 senior officers comprising 99 men and 13 women.

12 Feb, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

INVITATION TO TENDER

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE TENDERING

1. The University of Cape Coast intends to apply part of its Ghana Education Trust Fund(GETFund) allocation for payment under the following contracts.

IFT No.	DESCRIPTION	QUANTITY
A. CR/UCC/GD/0069/2021	Supply of Vehicles for the Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (GETFund) (Saloon Car and 4 x 4 Pick-up)	1 each
B. CR/UCC/GD/0006/2021	Supply and installation of Skills Laboratory Equipment for Dept. of Physician Asst. Studies(GETFund)	various
C. CR/UCC/GD/0055/2021	Supply and installation of Laboratory Equipment for School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences(GETFund)	various

2. The University of Cape Coast invites sealed Tenders from eligible suppliers for supply of the above goods. Tendering will be conducted through the National Competitive Tendering (NCT) procedures specified in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) as Amended and the Guidelines of the Public Procurement Authority of the Republic of Ghana.

3. Interested eligible Tenderers may obtain further information from The Procurement Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, and inspect the bidding document at the address and location given from Monday-Friday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm local time each day.

4. A complete set of Tender documents in English may be purchased by interested Tenderers on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon the payment of a non-refundable fee of GH¢200.00 each for the documents. The method of payment will be by cash, or bank draft to University of Cape Coast. The document will be obtained personally.

5. Tenders must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Procurement Office, New Central Administration Building, New Site, at or before 11:00am, on Thursday, 4th March, 2021

6. Tenders shall be valid for a period of 90 days after the deadline for Tender submission. All tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security of not less than two percent (2%) of the Tender Price from a reputable Bank. Late Tenders will be rejected. Tenders will be opened in the presence of Tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend in nose masks at the Council Chamber located at the Top Floor of the New Administration Building, University of Cape Coast and at the time specified above.

7. All tenders must be accompanied by:

Valid Business Registration Certificate, VAT Certificate, Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate, Manufacturers Authorization, PPA Registration Certificate, etc.

8.Address for inspection and Purchase of Tender Documents:

Procurement Office

New Central Administration Block- New Site

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Telephone: 0243422871/0243579933

Email: procurement@ucc.edu.gh/nampofo@ucc.edu.gh

12 Feb, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

AFRICA CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN COASTAL RESILIENCE(ACECoR)

INVITATION TO TENDER

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE TENDERING

1. As part of the Africa Centre of Excellence Impact Project (ACEIII), the World Bank and the Government of Ghana (GoG) is supporting a five-year capacity building program at the University of Cape Coast to promote coastal resilience within the West and Central African sub-regions. As part of achieving the broader objectives, the University of Cape Coast intends to apply part of the World Bank Funds for payments under the following contracts.

IFT No.	DESCRIPTION	QUANTITY
UCC/ACE/03/2021 (CR/UCC/GD/0015/2021)	Supply of 4 x 4 Cross Country Vehicle	1
UCC/ACE/07/2021 (CR/UCC/GD/0011/2021)	Supply of Laptop Computers - Lot 1, 2 and 3	14

5. Tenders must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Procurement Office, New Central Administration Building, New Site, at or before 11:00am, on Friday, 5th March, 2021.

6. Tenders shall be valid for a period of 90 days after the deadline for Tender submission. All tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security of not less than two percent (2%) of the Tender Price from a reputable Bank. Late Tenders will be rejected. Tenders will be opened in the presence of Tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend in nose masks at the Council Chamber located at the Top Floor of the New Administration Building, University of Cape Coast and at the time specified above.

7. All tenders must be accompanied by:

Valid Business Registration Certificate, VAT Certificate, Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate, Manufacturers Authorization, PPA Registration Certificate, etc.

8. Address for inspection and Purchase of Tender Documents:

Procurement Office

New Central Administration Block- New Site

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Telephone: 0243422871/0243579933

Email: procurement@ucc.edu.gh/nampofo@ucc.edu.gh

12 Feb, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

INVITATION TO TENDER

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE TENDERING

1. The University of Cape Coast intends to apply part of its Budgetary Allocation of Funds for the following contracts.

IFT No.	DESCRIPTION	QUANTITY
A. CR/UCC/GD/0072/2021	Supply and installation of Laboratory Equipment for Water and Sanitation Nuffic/Niche Project	various
B. CR/UCC/GD/0019/2021	Supply and installation of Training Manikins and Accessories for Dept. of Medical Education and IT (simulators, ophthalmoscopes, baby anne, neonatal manikin etc)	various
C. CR/UCC/GD/0071/2021	Supply and installation of Visual Field Analyser for Dept. of Optometry and Vision Sciences	1
D. CR/UCC/GD/0047/2021	Supply of 4 x 4 Pick-up for DCGS	1
E. CR/UCC/GD/0003/2021	Supply of 70grams(25 x 36) Nigeria Size Bond Papers for UCC Press	5000 reams
F. CR/UCC/GD/0008/2021	Supply and installation of ICT Equipment for Dept. of Medical Education and IT (113 Desktop computers, Laptops, Tablets, Smart TV, Projectors, Printers, Video Camera etc)	various
G. CR/UCC/GD/0005/2021	Supply and installation of Colour Laser Production Printer and Accessories for UCC Press	1
H. CR/UCC/GD/0004/2021	Supply and installation of CCTV Cameras at Superannuation Hall	various
I. CR/UCC/GD/0016/2021	Supply of UCC Customised Cloth	10,000pcs

5. Tenders must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Procurement Office, New Central Administration Building, New Site, at or before 11:00am, on Tuesday, 2nd March, 2021 for A, B, C, D and E; Wednesday, 3rd March, 2021 for F, G, H and I

6. Tenders shall be valid for a period of 90 days after the deadline for Tender submission. All tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security of not less than two percent (2%) of the Tender Price from a reputable Bank. Late Tenders will be rejected. Tenders will be opened in the presence of Tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend in nose masks at the Council Chamber located at the Top Floor of the New Administration Building, University of Cape Coast and at the time specified above.

7. All tenders must be accompanied by:

Valid Business Registration Certificate, VAT Certificate, Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate, Manufacturers Authorization (where applicable), PPA Registration Certificate, etc.

8. Address for inspection and Purchase of Tender Documents:

Procurement Office

New Central Administration Block- New Site

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Telephone: 0243422871/0243579933

Email: procurement@ucc.edu.gh/nampofo@ucc.edu.gh

Our attention has been drawn to inaccurate information on Ghanaweb (https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/UG-maintains-spot-as-Ghana-s-best-University-UCC-UDS-drop-Report-1173079) indicating that the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has dropped in the ranking of universities. This information is incorrect and misleading. We entreat all stakeholders of the university to ignore and treat this erroneous information with the contempt it deserves. UCC is still number 3 when it comes to webometrics ranking of universities in Ghana. Please see the links below:

https://www.webometrics.info/en/Africa/Ghana

https://www.webometrics.info/en/Ranking_africa

https://www.webometrics.info/en/Ranking_africa/Sub_saharan_Africa

We would like to assure all stakeholders that UCC is still committed to improving its ranking through increased research output and web presence.

For more information contact dpa@ucc.edu.gh/dric@ucc.edu.gh

Thank you.

SIGNED

Major Kofi Baah-Bentum Psc APR

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Pro Vice-Chancellor Inaugurates CoDE Alumni Association

07 Feb, 2021 By louis Mensah

The College of Distance Education (CoDE) Alumni Association has been inaugurated at a ceremony on campus with a call on members to support the University of Cape Coast during these times of unprecedented crisis brought on humanity by COVID-19.

The programme was on the theme: "The Role of Distance Education Alumni in Modern Day University Administration".

Marketing drive

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, urged the Association to liaise with the Institutional Advancement and Rebranding Strategic Team to embark on marketing drives to strengthen the international and regional alumni association of the University. He intimated that a stronger alumni association was highly valued by the University to achieve its vision and mission.
Prof. Boampong whose speech was read by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, noted that as part of his vision for the University, he was committed to strengthening existing strategic businesses of the University, adding that “Our new Policy of Business and Entrepreneur Development gives credence to our efforts”. He therefore, called on alumni and other entities to partner the University to create new businesses for mutual benefits. “I encourage our alumni to play major roles by helping and linking the University to attract investors, partners and philanthropists who are willing to support this innovative drive the University has decided to pursue,” he urged.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh, delivering the Vice-Chancellor's speech

Support

According to the Vice-Chancellor, his administration was committed to building a stronger and vibrant UCC Alumni Associations. “We will, therefore, revive regional, national and international branches including the Hall and College Alumni Associations. If these groups become vibrant, they will serve as a catalyst for the formation of a formidable and comprehensive UCC Alumni Association,” he intimated.

Challenges

The Vice-Chancellor noted that Management was aware of the challenges alumni faced in the acquisition of transcripts, attestation and other academic documents from the University. He assured them that steps had been taken to address those issues by developing an online application system which would be ready soon. “Similarly, plans are far advanced to establish complaints offices online, campus and all CoDE Regional Centres to address issues faced by alumni, students, friends and other stakeholders,” he added.

Giving Back

The Interim President of CoDE Alumni Association, Mr. Leonard Kwaku Ahialey, expressed gratitude to the University for bringing quality tertiary education to their doorstep. “With our certificates, we as UCC-CoDE graduates cut across the entire economy of the country with some who are holding high political positions and even others being senior members of this University,” he pointed out.

Mr. Ahialey indicated that the formation of the alumni association was one of the ways to show appreciation and contribute to the development of the University. “We believe that we can do so much for the University with the knowledge UCC has helped us to acquire.
Recounting how the was Association formed, Mr. Ahialey said in 2014, the then Provost, Prof. George K. T. Oduro, advised leadership of the Distance Education Students Association of Ghana (DESAG-UCC) to take steps to form the Association. Since then, he said some alumni of the College came together and had several discussions with the current Provost who also supported them to bring this dream into reality.

Interim President of CoDE Alumni Association, Mr. Leonard Kwaku Ahialey

Objectives

Mr. Ahialey said the Association was aimed at encouraging, fostering and promoting close relations between the College and its alumni and among the alumni themselves. He also noted that the alumni group would pull resources to support development activities of the College in particular and the University in general. Among other things, he said the Association would provide and disseminate information regarding the College, its graduates and students to the alumni.

Ambassadors of UCC

The keynote speaker, Prof. Eugene K.M. Darteh, called on members of the Association to act as good ambassadors and project the University to the outside world. “You should stand out and defend the University when others are giving all sorts of negative comments about us especially on social media,” he advised.
Prof. Darteh who is the Dean of Students urged them to follow the University’s laid down procedures to seek redress on issues affecting students and members of the Association. He seized the opportunity to call on Management to also ensure that students complete their studies as satisfied clients of the University.

Keynote Speaker, Prof. Eugene K. Maafo Darteh

Unity

In order to achieve the aims and objectives of the Association, he advised the leaders and members to be united and depend on each other. “There should be respect for all especially leadership,” he added.

The Provost of the CoDE, Prof. Isaac K. Galyuon, paid glowing tribute to previous heads of the College especially Prof. George K. T. Oduro for encouraging the students to form the Association. He said graduates of CoDE were making the University proud in all sectors of the Ghanaian economy. He was optimistic that the Association would be vibrant so that it would lead to revitalisation of the national alumni associationof the University.

Provost of CoDE, Prof. Isaac K. A. Galyuon, speaking at the function

The President of DESAG, Mr. Daniel Nana Dwuma said they would assist to make the Alumni Association functional to the benefit of current and past students of the College. He said they would contribute to the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of reviving alumni groups of the University.

DESAG President, Mr. Daniel Nana Dwumah speaking at the function

There were solidarity messages from various alumni groups of the University and Prof. George K. T. Oduro.

Former Provost of CoDE, Prof. George K. T. Oduro speaking at the function

As part of the inauguration, the Pro Vice-Chancellor presented five bicycles donated by an alumnus of CoDE,Mr. Ezekiel Arthur-Mends to brilliant but needy distance education students.

Presentation of the donated bicycle to DESAG President

Present at the function were the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Onyame, Provost, College of Education Studies, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis; Provost, College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Eric F. Amuquandoh; Director of Audit, Mr. Emmanuel Owusu; CoDE Acting Registrar, Mr. Isaac Eliot Nyieku and some past executives of DESAG.

University Community and General Public

05 Feb, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

INVITATION TO TENDER

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE TENDERING

1. The University of Cape Coast intends to apply part of its Budgetary Allocation of Funds for the following contracts.

IFT No.	DESCRIPTION	QTY	DELIVERY
CR/UCC/GD/0007/2021	Supply and installation of 500KVA Diesel Generator set with Automatic Changeover switch for New Central Administration Building	2	14 days after order
CR/UCC/GD/0010/2021	Supply and installation of 1000KVA Transformer for New Central Administration Building	1	60 days after order

4. A complete set of Tender documents in English may be purchased by interested Tenderers on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon the payment of a non-refundable fee of GH¢200.00 each for the documents. The method of payment will be by cash, or bank draft to University of Cape Coast. The document will be obtained personally.

5. Tenders must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Procurement Office, New Central Administration Building, New Site, at or before 11:00am, on Wednesday, 17th February, 2021.

6. Tenders shall be valid for a period of 90 days after the deadline for Tender submission. All tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security of not less than two percent (2%) of the Tender Price from a reputable Bank. Late Tenders will be rejected. Tenders will be opened in the presence of Tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend in nose masks at the Council Chamber located at the Top Floor of the New Administration Building, University of Cape Coast and at the time specified above.

7. All tenders must be accompanied by:

Valid Business registration certificate, VAT Certificate, Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, SSNIT Clearance Certificate, Manufacturers Authorization, PPA Certificate, appropriate certification etc.

8. Address for inspection and Purchase of Tender Documents:

Procurement Office

New Central Administration Block- New Site

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Telephone: 0243422871/0243579933

Email: procurement@ucc.edu.gh/nampofo@ucc.edu.gh

UCC, Ghana Police Service Introduce Postgraduate Diploma in Security Studies