The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has received advanced computer equipment from Mariset Company Limited, also known as M-Plaza.
The items donated included five brand-new HP Prodesk desktop computers, one Computer UPS Smart system, nine Computer UPS units, and 14 Lenovo all-in-one computers.
Presenting the items, a Sales and Marketing Assistant at M-Plaza, Ms. Evalove Mensah, said the donation was to support teaching and learning in the school.
She said the donation formed part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility to enhance education in the country.
“We are really excited to support the School of Pharmacy to produce the best pharmacists in the world. We will continue to extend such support to the school,” she added.
The computers donated to the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Receiving the items on behalf of the School, the Provost of the College of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof. Martins Ekor, expressed gratitude to M-Plaza for their benevolence.
He said the equipment would enhance operations at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and contribute to the overall efficiency of the College.
Prof. Ekor further called on other organizations to follow M-Plaza’s example and support the growth of the College.
"We appreciate the private-public partnerships because we know that the government alone cannot do it all. We can succeed in this endeavour with support from the corporate world," he noted.
The Dean of the School, Prof. Elvis Ofori Ameyaw, promised that the equipment wouldbe put to good use and properly maintained.
Prof. Ameyaw said the donation would significantly boost the school’s technical capacity, improving both administrative functions and academic work.
Source: Documentation and Information Section
The Breast Society of Ghana has launched its 12th Oguaa Breast Cancer Campaign at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) as part of its annual humanitarian activities.
The campaign, which runs from October 14 to 19, 2024, features a series of activities aimed at promoting breast cancer awareness and prevention.
It coincides with the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to increasing awareness and encouraging women to prioritize their breast health.
In an interview with a representative from the Breast Society of Ghana during a breast cancer screening at the forecourt of the Sam Jonah Library (UCC), Dr. Akwasi Anyanful, noted that it was important for women to take advantage of such screening exercises in order to know their status. He said apart from the breast cancer screening exercise, some of the activities for the campaign included, a symposium and an awareness walk.
Dr. Akwasi Anyanful interacting with University reporter after the programme
Dr. Anyanful who is a Senior lecturer at the School of Medical Sciences indicated that the screening included “an anthropometric assessment, which measures body dimensions and other physical characteristics as part of the health evaluation". He said the medical personnel engaged for the exercise were using cutting-edge equipment to ensure accurate results.
He expressed gratitude to the sponsors, including the West African Genetic Medicine Centre (WAGMC), Coconut Grove Beach Resort in Elmina, and the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), for their support.
Dr. Anyanful encouraged the public to join the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk to create awareness on breast cancer.
Source: Documentation and Information Section
The College of Education Studies has held a five-day retreat to review its existing Teacher Education curriculum for Senior and Vocational Schools to conform with the new Standards-Based Curriculum (SBC).
The introduction of the Standards-Based Curriculum is in response to reforms in the country's education sector which the government intends to introduce in Senior High schools in the next academic year.
Opening the retreat, the Provost of the College of Education Studies, Prof Ernest Kofi Davis, said the retreat was to review the existing curriculum of the various departments in line with the new direction of teacher education and global best practices.
“The objective of the review is to ensure that programmes run by UCC respond to requirements of the reforms at the Senior High School level and also produce quality teachers who are globally competitive and entrepreneurial in their orientation,” he stressed.
Prof Ernest Kofi Davis speaking at the programme
Prof. Davis intimated that the SBC was introduced to address the challenges with the current curriculum which mainly emphasises on acquisition of knowledge and skills.
“The SBC ensures that the content of the new curriculum meets the 21st-century competencies and is also benchmarked to national and international standards,” he explained.
Touching on teacher education, Prof. Davis stated that the philosophy guiding teacher education in Ghana focused on developing teachers who possess professional skills, attitudes, values, and comprehensive understanding of content knowledge.
Participants in the retreat
“It emphasises a spirit of inquiry, innovation, and creativity, enabling them to adapt to changing circumstances, implement inclusive strategies, and embrace lifelong learning,” he added.
He, therefore, urged the various departments to work in teams to develop an innovative curriculum that would equip educators with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the ever-evolving demands of modern education.
In his address, the Executive Chair of Teacher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa (TESSA), Prof. Jophus Anamuah-Mensah, said the SBC was very critical in defining the future prospects of the youth.
Prof. Jophus Anamuah-Mensah
He urged faculty members of the College to put in their best to develop a time-testing curriculum with outcomes that would contribute to the achievement of national development priorities and global sustainable development goals.
The retreat brought together Deans of Faculty/Schools, Heads of Department and lecturers within the College of Education Studies to discuss the SBC and work in teams to produce draft curriculum for programmes in the respective disciplines.
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The Women executives of the University of Cape Coast branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) have interacted with female students at the Imam Khomeini Islamic Junior High School at Amamoma to motivate them to achieve their career goals.
The occasion was on the theme: "Girls' Vision for the Future."
It was to highlight the importance of addressing issues such as gender inequality, child marriage and limited access to education and quality healthcare services.
The International Day of the Girl Child celebrates girls' power and highlights the barriers they face, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011.
Vice-President of UTAG-UCC, Dr. (Mrs.) Joana Eva Doodoo addressing the pupils
The Vice-President of UTAG-UCC, Dr. (Mrs) Joana Eva Doodoo, addressing the students, encouraged them to dream big and aspire for greatness. She advised them to persevere and be committed to excellence and self-improvement.
Dr. Doodoo said UTAG was more committed to ensuring that girls stayed in school and achieved their goals.
She indicated that UTAG had impacted a lot of adolescent girls positively, giving them a new lease of confidence to face life's challenges.
The Women’s Executive Officer of UTAG, Dr. Martha Osei-Marfo, on her part, stressed the need to empower the girl child to promote equal and inclusive society.
The pupils in a happy pose after receiving the exercise books donated by UTAG-UCC Women
She added that society would keep to its vision to always mentor and reach out to the less-privileged girl child, and show love to a lady in need of either physical, financial or psychological attention.
As part of the celebration, the executives presented exercise books, pens, pencils and erasers to the girls.
The girls pledged to work hard to become responsible citizens and the voice of other vulnerable groups.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC
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