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UCC Management Holds Retreat to develop Operational Plan

27 Mar, 2024 By DIS

Management of the University of Cape Coast has held a four-day retreat to develop operational plan as part of the implementation of the 2023-2027 Corporate Plan.

The retreat brought together, Provosts, Deans and Directors to strategise, collaborate to effectively implement the strategic plan of the University to propel it to a higher height.

Also present were the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene and Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame.

Opening the retreat, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, called on participants in the retreat to recognise the important role of the strategic plan and the need to develop operational plan that would propel UCC to become the beacon of academic excellence in Ghana and beyond.

Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong

Prof. Boampong urged members of management to play a pivotal role in the development of the operational plan as well as its implementation in their respective jurisdictions to consolidate the gains the University had made.

He urged them to work in collaboration towards a shared vision of success and innovation.

The Vice-Chancellor underscored the commitment of UCC to become a leader in the ever-changing education landscape.

“Let’s work together as a strong team to shape the future of our dear university to overcome the challenges that confront us and take advantages of opportunities that lie ahead in this ever-changing higher education landscape” Prof. Boampong urged.

Giving the keynote address, the Vice-Chancellor of Methodist University, Prof. Philip Ebo Bondzi-Simpson, said it was the responsibility of management to provide the needed academic and administrative leadership to ensure a congenial environment for members of the University Community.

 

Prof. Philip Ebo Bondzi-Simpson making a presentation 

Speaking on the Executive Management of a World-Class, Top-Notch University, Prof. Bondzi-Simpson outlined the responsibilities of each member on the governance structure of the University.

 “The roles of each member should be complementary and geared towards advancing the cause of the University” he advised.

Prof. Bodzi-Simpson who is also the Founding Dean of UCC’s Faculty of Law highlighted issues such as Ownership, Governance and Management; Academic Leadership and Administration and Discipline.

 

He further discussed the Legal and Regulatory Framework emphasising on the constitutional provisions, UCC Legislative History; Public Financial Management Act and Financial Administration; Procurement Act and Procurement Management.

 

Members of management 

As part of activities for the retreat, the Vice-Chancellor gave a presentation on the State of the University; Dr. Paul Effah, a former Executive Secretary of the National Council for Tertiary Education, Ghana spoke on “Leadership and Management of University” whilst the Director of Research Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) shared insights on the research output and ranking of UCC. The Director of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, Prof. Daniel Agyapong, also took participants through “Preparation of Operational Plan”.

In his closing remarks, the Vice-Chancellor entreated the Provosts, Deans and Directors to work with heads under their supervision to successfully implement operational plans that have been developed.

He was grateful to participants for actively engaging in all the activities at the retreat.

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

York University Team Calls on UCC Vice-Chancellor

27 Mar, 2024 By DIS

A seven-member delegation from York University in Canada has called on the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong.

The York University team comprised Prof. Amir Asif, Vice-President of Research & Innovation (Leader of delegation); Prof. David Henry Peters, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Prof. John Justin McMurtry, Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. The rest were Prof. Solomon Boakye-Yiadom, Faculty of Engineering; Prof. Godfred Boateng, Director of the Global and Environmental Health Lab and Faculty Fellow at the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research, Faculty of Health; Julie Hard, Manager of International Relations - Faculty of Health and Skandha Sunderasen, Associate Director, Global Engagement & Strategic Initiatives, York International.

The visit, a build-on to an earlier one in June 2023, was geared towards the team gaining knowledge about UCC and exploring how York University could facilitate academic cooperation with Ghana in collaboration with the University of Cape Coast.

VC of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong (r) and Prof. Amir Asif, Vice-President of Research & Innovation, York University-Canada in a handshake

York University has a particular interest in learning about the strong interest in collaborations in health. The health team will be represented by Canada Research Chair Prof. Godfred Boateng who has been a tremendous facilitator on campus for Ghana and UCC.

Welcoming the delegation, the Vice-Chancellor of UCC extended appreciation to the team for its quest to enhance its relations with the University in terms of research as well as faculty and student exchanges.

He indicated that York University had made the right decision by collaborating with UCC since it prides itself as the best university in Ghana and is also its faculty members were grounded in embarking on research.

“Here (UCC) our faculty understand research and are making a good impact", he added.

Prof. Boampong added that the monumental achievements of UCC were underpinned by its research activities coordinated by the Directorate of Research Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC).

He said the University looked forward to partnering with other universities to make significant impact.

Prof. Amir Asif, who led the visiting team, noted that York University was renowned for its unique interdisciplinary teaching and research. In this light, he noted that his outfit looked forward to collaborating with the University of Cape Coast to embark on activities capable of impacting humanity positively.

Present at the brief meeting from UCC were the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye E. Onyame; Dean of the Office of International Relations (OIR), Prof. Bert Boadi Kusi; Dean of the School of Medical Sciences, Prof. Sebastian Eliason, Director of DRIC, Prof. David Teye Doku; Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Dr. Nancy Ebu Enyan, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Kwabena Sarfo Sarfo-Kantanka among others.

Memorandum of Understanding

Prof. Nyarko Boampong has signed an MoU between School of Nursing (SoN) York University in Toronto and the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONM) at the University of Cape Coast. The MoU seeks to promote nursing faculty development through Advancing Scholarship and Capacity for Emerging Nursing Doctorates (ASCEND).

Per the terms of the agreement, ASCEND will increase the number of nursing faculty with doctoral education. This will help expand the capacity, quality and scope of nursing education programmes in both Ghana and Canada, thereby enabling advancement of prospective nursing scholars.

Further, the programme will build nursing education and research capacity in Ghana and Canada through a collaborative exchange partnership between participating academic institutions, laying the foundation for increased opportunities for the higher education of nurses in both countries.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Hold environmental destroyers accountable - Citizens Urged

26 Mar, 2024 By DIS

Ghanaians have been charged to hold accountable individuals whose actions and inactions degrade the environment. 

 The Central Regional Chief Manager of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Mr. Eric Seth Atiapah, who gave the charge, explained that pollution of water bodies and degradation of the environment were making it too expensive for the GWL to operate water treatment plants in many communities in the country.

" ...Let us hold accountable those who exploit and degrade our environment for their own gain," he said.

Mr. Atiapah expressed worry that if nothing was done about water pollution, the nation would struggle in the future to access potable water.

He envisaged that water shortage in the country may result in conflict among the citizenry if steps were not taken to halt the practice.

“Water scarcity is affecting 40 percent of the world’s population,” he said.

Dr. Atiapah made the remarks at the 2024 World Water Day Celebration on the theme: "Water for Peace."

Central Regional Chief Manager of GWL, Mr. E. S. Atiapah addressing participants

It was organised by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering under the School of Sustainable Engineering of the University of Cape Coast (UCC).

World Water Day is to celebrate water and raise awareness about billions across the globe living without access to safe water.

Continuing, Mr. Atiapah mentioned how illegal mining, popularly called galamsey, had destroyed the water source at the Bonsa Water Treatment Plant in the Western Region.

According to him, water scarcity makes communities in Ghana to likely come into conflict with one another and underlined the need for partnerships between the public and private sectors for the protection and conservation of water resources.

The Dean of the School of Sustainable Engineering, Prof. Robert Sarpong Amoah, who chaired the occasion, underscored the importance of leveraging water for peace and prosperity.

He said the peaceful utilisation of water resources was fundamental to sustainable development and health promotion.

A section of participants in the celebration

Prof. Amoah warned that Ghana risks importing water with the increasing devastation to the country’s river bodies by illegal miners.

The Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Prof. Peter Appiah Obeng, said World Water Day is celebrated globally to recognise the importance of water and to focus on the critical role water plays in the stability and prosperity of the world.

“When water is scarce or polluted, people will have unequal or no access which can lead to conflicts between communities and countries. More than three billion people worldwide depend on water that crosses national borders," he continued.

He noted that any country where getting water was a crisis can undermine its peace because its lack or absence cannot eradicate the need for its use.

According to him, as climate change impact increases, with population growth, there is the need to unite in protecting and conserving the precious resource.

Call to fight against galamsey

 

Mr. Nicholas Okyere, Quality Water Department-GWL presenting the Communique

Ahead of the World Water Day celebration, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering organised a stakeholder workshop on the impact of illegal mining (galamsey) on the supply of water to Cape Coast and Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis and surrounding communities. As a result, a communique was issued calling on Ghanaians to take the issue of galamsey personally.

                                                                                           Full communique

·        The Pra River is so polluted that traditional alum used for water treatment can no longer be used for its treatment. An alternative chemical which is effective but more expensive is being used.

 

·        The pollution is as a result of galamsey ongoing in the river and sometimes very close to the abstraction points of the water treatment plants.

 

·        If galamsey is not stopped, water supply to Sekondi-Takoradi, Elmina, Cape Coast and adjoining communities will be challenged.

·        Rivers and forest reserves are no-go areas.

 

·        We should take the issue of galamsey personal because the harm it poses directly or indirectly affects all of us.

 

·        Culprits of illegal mining should face consequences regardless of who they are.

 

·        Government must invest in research to better understand the impact of illegal mining in Ghana to inform policy decisions for targeted interventions.

 

·        Integrated Water Resources Management in Ghana should be coordinated and seek to integrate land use, ground and surface water quality and quantity.

 

·         Community engagement must seek to appeal to the conscience of the people in the community.

 

·        The chiefs must be given the mandate to operate as it was in time past to curb illegal mining.

 

·        The communities must have strong collaborations with the police to apprehend those involved in galamsey.

 

·        The government should adequately support the military and the police with logistics that match the work to ensure effective protection of our water resources.

 

·        A committee is to be set up to holistically look at the Pra River basin with set time in the area of monitoring and evaluation of our water resources to inform decision-making.

 Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

 

 

APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION INTO SANDWICH UNDERGRADUATE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (2024-SANDWICH ADMISSIONS)

ANNOUNCEMENT
Academic Year: 
2024 to 2025

APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION INTO SANDWICH UNDERGRADUATE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (2024 SANDWICH ADMISSIONS)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into SANDWICH undergraduate (Bachelors), Diploma and Certificate programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2024 Sandwich Session.  E-Vouchers for online application are up for sale at the Centres listed below:

 

1.   SALES CENTRES

      (a)  Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment – CASH)

      (b)  University of Cape Coast – Accra Office, Tesano – Accra (Mode of payment – CASH)

      (c)   All Network Branches of Ghana Post Office Nationwide

      (d)  All Network Branches of GCB Bank Nationwide

      (e)  All Network Branches of ADB Bank Nationwide

       (f)  All Network Branches of GT Bank Nationwide

      (g)  All Network Branches of ARB Apex Bank Nationwide

      (h)  All Network Branches of Republic Bank Nationwide

      (i)  All Network Branches of Consolidated Bank Nationwide

        (j)  All Network Branches of Zenith Bank Nationwide

      (k) All Network Branches of Prudential Bank Nationwide

      (l)  All Network Branches of Cal Bank Nationwide

     (m) All Network Branches of National Investment Bank Nationwide

      (n) All Network Branches of OmniBsic Bank Nationwide.

 

 COST OF APPLICATION E-VOUCHER            -           GH¢220.00

 

Deadlines for the sale of application e-vouchers and submission of completed application forms are Friday, 14th June, 2024 and Friday, 21st June, 2024 respectively.

                                                                                                                                           

2.0   ONLINE APPLICATIONS

        Applicants should visit apply.ucc.edu.gh then under “Application Process” select “click to apply for a programme” for further instructions. Applicants should select the CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA or DEGREE SANDWICH application type.

 

Applicants are advised to select from the programmes listed below only.

 

3.0       COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES

3.1       FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

            a.         BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) – POST DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

i.                    Diploma in Basic Education (Science and Mathematics Option) 

ii.                  Diploma in Basic Education (Technical Science Option)

iii.           Higher National Diploma (HND) in any science related area from any accredited institution with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5

 

DURATION

Three Sandwich Semesters – First Semester begins in July, 2024

FEES

Fresh students           -           GH¢ 3, 648.00

Continuing Students -           GH¢ 3, 774.00

 

4.0       COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES

4.1       FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

 

a.         DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL PLANNING

 

1.     DIPLOMA IN TRANSPORT AND ROAD SAFETY MANAGEMENT

 

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Post SSCE/WASSCE: Candidates must obtain three (3) credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and or Social Studies. Additionally, candidates must have credit passes in Geography and one of the following subjects: Economics, Elective Mathematics/Statistics, Business Management, Government and History.

2.      Others: The programme is also available to candidates with certificates in basic road safety or fleet management or certificate in intermediate or advanced vocational/technical training

 

TARGET GROUPS

The programme targets drivers in governmental and non-governmental institutions/organizations, transport unions such as the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Kingdom Transport, Metro Mass Transport Services (MMTS), Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA), Car Rentals as well as educational institutions in the country.

 

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each.  The first Semester begins in July, 2024.

FEES

Fresh students                         –          GH¢ 4,105.00

Continuing students                –          GH¢ 3,500.00

 

b.         DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

 

i.              DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should possess any of the following:

1.       Certificate in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management from the University of Cape Coast

2.       SSCE or WASSCE Holders:  The candidate must have credit passes (A-D) or (A1 – C6) in six subjects with an overall aggregate of 24 / 36 or better.  Three of the six subjects must be core subjects including (English Language, Mathematics and either Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three must be in electives relevant to the programme

3.       GCE ‘A’ level passes in two subjects and ‘O’ level credit passes in English and Mathematics

4.       GCE ‘O’ level passes in five subjects including English and Mathematics

5.       Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ with ‘O’ level credit passes English and Mathematics

6.       Stenographer Grade Two Certificate and any other related certificates. 

 

TARGET GROUPS  

The programme is open to interested persons who have any of the above qualifications.  We would however wish to encourage workers in the protection agencies – the Police Service, Prison Service, Customs, Excise and Preventive Service, Fire Service, Immigration and National Disaster Management Organisation, Social Workers, Ambulance Service, MMDA and Chieftaincy Institutions to apply.

 

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting eight (8) weeks each.  First Semester begins in July, 2024.

  

FEES:            

Fresh Students                      -           GH¢ 4,350.00

Continuing Students             -           GH¢ 4,050.00

  

ii.                BACHELOR OF ARTS (POST-DIPLOMA) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

a.   Diploma in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management, University of Cape Coast (UCC).

b.   Related Diploma Certificates, such as:

·         Diploma in Labour Studies – UCC, CDS, GIMPA, UG - Legon.

·         Diploma in Social Work – University of Ghana, Legon

·         Diploma in Education -  UCC, UG

·         Diploma in a related discipline

 

            All candidates should have obtained at least Second Class lower at the Diploma level.

Note:  All applicants would be required to pass a selection interview to be conducted by the Department at a later date

 

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is open to interested persons who have any of the above qualifications.  In particular, workers in the protection agencies – the Police Service, Prison Service, Customs, Excise and Preventive Service, Fire Service, Immigration Service, National Disaster Management Organisation, Social Workers, Ambulance Service, MMDAs and Chieftaincy Institutions are encouraged to apply.

 

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each.  First Semester begins in July, 2024.

 

FEES:             Fresh Students                      -           GH¢ 4,280.00

 

Continuing Students             -           GH¢ 4,100.00

For further information, contact – office line: 03321-36072 Mobile Numbers:  0244089124, 0249240186

 

5.0       COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES

 

5.1      SCHOOL OF NURSING

a.         B.Sc. NURSING

  

TARGET GROUPS

Professionals with Nursing Diploma who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must:

i.                    Be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a diploma from a recognized institution, and must have a minimum working experience of not less than three (3) years. 

ii.                  Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).

iii.                Pass a written test followed by a selection interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

 

DURATION

               Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation. 

 

First Semester: July - October, 2024

 

FEES:

               Fresh Students            -           GH¢4,600.00

 Continuing Students  -  GH¢4,350.00

 

FOREIGN STUDENTS

Fresh Students           -           $2,250.00

Continuing Students -           $2,100.00

 

For further enquiries please contact:  03320-91403

 

b.         B.Sc. (MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)

 

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Mental Health Nurses who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  Applicant must:

i.                    Be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a Diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum working experience of three (3) years.

ii.                  Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).

iii.                Pass a written test followed by a selection interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

 

DURATION

               Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation. 

 

First Semester: July - October, 2024

 

FEES:

                Fresh Students            -           GH¢4,600.00

Continuing Students  -  GH¢4,350.00

 

FOREIGN STUDENTS

Fresh Students           -           $2,250.00

Continuing Students -           $2,100.00

 

For further enquiries please contact:  03320-91403

 

c.         B.Sc. (COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)

           

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Mental Health Nurses who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

 

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

 Applicant must:

i.                    Be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a Diploma from a recognized Nursing Training College (NTC) with a minimum working experience of three (3) years.

ii.                  Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).

iii.                Pass a written test followed by a selection interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

 

DURATION

               Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation. 

 

First Semester:            July - October, 2024

 

FEES:

            Fresh Students           -           GH¢4,600.00

Continuing Students -           GH¢4,350.00

 

FOREIGN STUDENTS

Fresh Students           -           $2,250.00

Continuing Students -           $2,100.00

       

For further enquiries please contact:  03320-91403

 

5.2       SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

 

a.                  DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

 

i.                    BSc. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

 

            ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.   A good HND or Diploma in either Statistics or Health Information, preferably first class, second class (upper or lower) division or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution

2.   Certificate in Health Information Management from the University of Cape Coast (UCC)

 

ii.                  CERTIFICATE/ACCESS COURSE IN HEALTH INFORMATION OR ITS EQUIVALENT

(a). Applicants with six weeks and/or six months certificate from Kintampo or any recognized institution would be admitted into a two (2) semester Certificate (Access) Course.

1. Applicants for the Certificate (Access) course must have a minimum of D or C6 in                English Language and Mathematics

2. Applicants with six weeks and/or six months certificate in Health Records will have to      pass an entrance examination and interview

3. The entrance examination will consist of an aptitude test and a general paper.  Candidates     who pass all the papers in the entrance examination will then qualify for an interview

  

Note:  all candidates will be required to pass a selection interview

 

DURATION

i.                    Four (4) long vacation periods (8 weeks each) for the Degree programme to be completed within two (2) years

ii.                  Two (2) long vacation periods (8 weeks each) for Certificate/Access Course to be completed within one (1) year  

 

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Health Information Officers, Medical Records Staff, Health Insurance Staff, National Ambulance Service Staff, Data Managers, Data Analyst and any other health related professionals.

              First Semester:  July - August, 2024

 

FEES:

               Fresh Students            -           GH¢3,800.00

               Continuing Students    -          GH¢3,500.00

 

b.         DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

 

1.      BSc. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE - POST DIPLOMA

 

      ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

       Applicants must:

i.                    Possess a good HND / Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, preferably first class, second class (upper or lower) division or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution

ii.                  Applicants with BSc. in Applied Biology, Biological Sciences, Laboratory Technology or any other with a minimum of two years post qualification experience in the Clinical Laboratory are eligible to apply

 

2.      ACCESS/CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME INTO BSC. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

       i.          Applicants should be 25 years and above and must have practiced medical             laboratory science for a minimum of three yearsii.         Applicants must have a minimum of credit passes in English and Mathematics            and a certificate in Medical Laboratory from a recognized institution

·         Applicants with HND laboratory technology also qualify to enroll in the programme.  Successful applicants will be invited for an interview. 

·         Graduates of the access program will be enrolled into the four (4) semester BSc. Medical Laboratory Science programme.

 

DURATION

Four (4) Semesters for the BSc. Medical Laboratory Science ProgrammeTwo (2) Semesters for the Access Programme

 

FEES: 

             Fresh Students           -           GH¢3, 500.00

              Continuing Students -           GH¢3,100.00

 

c.         DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

 

3.      BSc. Nutrition - POST DIPLOMA

 

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Nutrition Officers, Nutritionists, Community Health Nurses, Disease Control Officers, Diet Therapy Cooks and other Allied Health disciplines with Diplomas who may be practicing at a designated level within the scope of practice for Nutritionists and other Allied Health Professionals.

 

DURATION

Two (2) Sandwich Semesters

              First Semester begins in July, 2024

 

FEES:

             Fresh Students        -        GH¢3,800.00

 

6.0       COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES

 

6.1      SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

 

            DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC SCIENCES

a.         B.SC. FORENSIC SCIENCE

 

TARGET GROUPS

Personnel of the Security Services in Ghana including the Police, Military, Prisons and Fire Services.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.          SSCE or WASSCE Holders:  The candidate must have credit passes (A-D) or (A1 – C6)in six subjects with an overall aggregate of 24 / 36 or better.  Three of the six subjects must be core subjects including (English Language, Mathematics and either Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three must be in general science electives (Chemistry, Physics, Elective Mathematics and Biology).

2.     GCE ‘A’ level Applicants:  Five (5) at O’ level including English and Mathematics plus passes at the A’ level or equivalents in three (3) relevant subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology.

3.     Mature Applicants:  Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the application. Five (5) credits at the O’ level including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) elective subjects including Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology

 

DURATION

Eight (8) sandwich semesters

First Semester: July - October, 2024

 

FEES:

               Fresh Students          -        GH¢5,000.00

 

7.0       ACCOMMODATION

The sandwich programmes are non-residential, and students outside Cape Coast will be responsible for securing their own accommodation on campus. There are accommodation options in the halls of residence to choose from.

 

8.0       SUBMISSION OF COPIES OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS

Copies of completed online application forms accompanied by two copies of results slips, certificates and transcripts should be sent by POST and NOT delivered by hand to the Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs (DAA), University of Cape Coast not later than Friday, 28h June, 2024.

 

Fees for all programmes should be paid into UCC Sandwich Admissions Account (Account Number 3021130000995, University of Cape Coast Branch) at any networked branch of Ghana Commercial Bank.

 

 

REGISTRAR

INAUGURAL LECTURE
Date/Time/Duration
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 3:30pm to Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 11:30pm
Venue/Location
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES (SGS) AUDITORIUM
Chairperson
PROF. JOHNSON NYARKO BOAMPONG, VICE-CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
Speaker
PROF. DORA FRANCISCA EDU-BUANDOH
Inaugural Lecture
23 Mar, 2024

ADVERTISEMENT FOR POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE (HR)

The Governing Council hereby invites applications for the position of Director of Human Resource which will become vacant on 1st August, 2024.

 

KEY DUTIES

The Director of Human Resource is the Head of the Directorate of Human Resource. He/she is responsible to the Registrar for the strategic management and development of the human resource of the University of Cape Coast.

 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must possess a minimum of postgraduate research degree in a relevant discipline with not less than twelve (12) years post-qualification experience as a senior member in a reputable tertiary educational institution or analogous organisation. Having a background in Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development or Law as well as being a member of a recognised professional body will be an added advantage.

Applicants must have served for at least two (2) years at the rank of Deputy Registrar in a University or comparable position in a similar institution. Applicants must be dynamic individuals with extensive administrative, management, leadership and professional competencies.

In addition, applicants must:

●     have a comprehensive understanding of labour laws, employment regulations and human resource policies of the University of Cape Coast;

●     be able to provide expert advice on human resource matters to the Appointments and Promotions Board, the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar;

●     possess strong leadership skills and be able to motivate a diverse team;

●     have knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in human resource management and development;

●     have a proven track record of being proactive in identifying and addressing workforce needs, talent acquisition and succession planning;

●     have the ability to develop and implement talent acquisition and management programmes that attract and retain top talents.

 

TERM OF OFFICE

The position, which is full time, is for a four-year term, renewable upon application for a second term only subject to the provisions of the University of Cape Coast Statutes and procedures approved by the Governing Council.

 

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Salaries and fringe benefits attached to the position are attractive.

 

MODE OF APPLICATION & CLOSING DATE

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should submit eight (8) copies of completed application forms obtainable from the Directorate of Human Resource (Senior Members Section) or from the University's website (www.ucc.edu.gh) together with curricula vitae, three-page vision statements and other relevant supporting documents to: 

The Registrar

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast 

Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit reports on them directly to the above address not later than Wednesday, 17th April, 2024.

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 17th April, 2024.

 

REGISTRAR

23 Mar, 2024

ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF REGISTRAR

The University of Cape Coast Governing Council is searching for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Registrar which will become vacant on 1st August, 2024. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position.

 

KEY DUTIES

The Registrar is a key officer who acts as Secretary to both the Governing Council and Academic Board of the University. The Registrar´s primary responsibility is to oversee the general administration of the University. He/she is also responsible for providing secretarial services to statutory Boards/Committees, offering guidance for policy formulation and publishing the decisions of Council and Academic Board.

 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must possess a minimum of postgraduate research degree in a relevant discipline with not less than 16 years post-qualification experience as a senior member in a reputable tertiary education institution or analogous organisation. Having a background in educational administration, general management or law would be an additional advantage.

Applicants must have served for at least four (4) years at the rank of Deputy Registrar in a University or comparable position in a similar institution.  

Applicants must be dynamic individuals with extensive administrative, management, leadership and professional competencies.

In addition, applicants must:

●          demonstrate in-depth understanding of the tertiary education landscape and the relevant laws governing the operation of tertiary educational institutions;

●          show evidence of understanding and application of administrative systems and procedures;

●          have significant leadership experience at the senior level in a University or analogous institution;

●          have record of creativity, innovation and change management in higher education administration;

●          have deep understanding of the social, economic and political environment in which universities operate;

●          have sound appreciation of emerging global trends in higher education;

●          show commitment to the highest level of personal and professional integrity;

●          be able to provide sound advice to the Governing Council and the Vice-Chancellor on governance and management issues;

●          demonstrate professionalism, resourcefulness and sound judgement;

●          show evidence of effective planning, organising, leading and controlling.

 

TENURE OF OFFICE

The Registrar's position is tenured. The successful applicant should be able to serve as Registrar for a minimum of four (4) years before attaining the retiring age of 60 years.

 

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Salaries and fringe benefits attached to the position are attractive.

 

MODE OF APPLICATION & CLOSING DATE

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should submit eight (8) copies of applications together with their personal profiles, curricula vitae, certificates and vision statements which should not be more than four (4) pages and other relevant supporting documents to:

 

The Chairman

Search Committee (Post of Registrar)

℅ Council Secretariat

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast

 

or

 

The Representative

Universities of Ghana Overseas Office

321 City Road

London, ECIV lLJ

England

 

Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit reports on them directly to the Chairman of the Search Committee not later than Wednesday, 17th April, 2024.

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 17th April, 2024.

 

 

REGISTRAR 

 

 

INAUGURAL LECTURE
Date/Time/Duration
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 1:30pm to Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 11:45pm
Venue/Location
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES (SGS) AUDITORIUM
Chairperson
PROF. JOHN NYARKO BOAMPONG, VICE-CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
Speaker
PROF. ERNEST KOFI DAVIS
Inaugural Lecture

Valco Trust Hall Bids Farewell to past Hall Master, two Hall Tutors

21 Mar, 2024 By DIS

The Valco Trust Hall, University of Cape Coast has organised a Send-off ceremony for its immediate past Hall Master and two Hall Tutors to appreciate their exceptional leadership qualities and dedicated services.

They are Prof. Samuel Essien-Baidoo, immediate past Hall Master; Dr. (Mrs.) Rita Holm Adzovie, and Mr. Anthony Acquah- all former Hall Tutors.

The trio were presented with citations for their diligent and selfless leadership that had made Valco Trust Hall an enviable Hall at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).

Appreciation

Valco Hall Trust Master, Prof. Stephen Ocansey

The newly-appointed Valco Trust Hall Master, Prof. Stephen Ocansey, thanked his predecessor, Prof. Samuel Essien-Baidoo, for the congenial atmosphere created during his tenure. 

He vowed to continue the foundation laid by Prof. Essien-Baidoo, for the tremendous growth and transformation of the Hall.

In a remark, Dr. (Mrs) Rita Holm Adzovie, who is now the Director of the Counselling Centre at UCC, on behalf of her colleagues, expressed appreciation to the new management of the Hall for the recognition.

Dr. Michael Oteng-Preprah presenting a citation of honour to Dr. (Mrs) Rita Holm Adzovie

She appealed to the staff to extend the same support to the present Hall Master to help propel the Valco Trust Hall to greater heights.

Dr. Michael Oteng-Preprah of the Department of Water and Sanitation, as well as Dr. Samuel Kofi Arhin, from the Department of Physician Assistant Studies, are the newly-appointed Hall Tutors.

The send-off ceremony was attended by all categories of workers in the Hall.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

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