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The Provost of the College of Education Studies (CES) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, has expressed satisfaction with the “Adopt a School Project” initiated by the College to mentor some selected basic schools within the Cape Coast Metropolis.
According to him, the Project, being spearheaded by departments within the College, was gradually changing learning outcomes of selected basic schools with the assistance of other international partners.
Prof. Davis said this when he paid familiarisation visits to some beneficiary basic schools of the project, which was introduced in 2021.
Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis
He was accompanied by an Associate Professor at Chapman University, California, U.S.A., Dr. Quaylan Allen, and his wife, Madam Amanda Allen, as well as some members of faculty at the College.
Visits
The first port of call for the delegation was the Cape Coast School for the Blind and Deaf, where the Head teacher, Mr. Abraham Annang Yemoson, informed the delegation that Dr. Martha-Pearl Okai, the Coordinator of the Project for the Cape Coast School for the Blind and Deaf, had been of immense help to the school.
On his part, Dr. Allen told the authorities about staff and exchange programme opportunities his university would be introducing in conjunction with UCC.
Dr. Quaylan Allen and Madam Amanda Allen at Cape Coast School for the Blind and Deaf
Saint Paul's Catholic School
At Saint Paul's Catholic School, the Assistant Head teacher, Madam Abigail Adams, expressed gratitude to the team for the visit and recounted the immense benefits of the project to the school.
She mentioned that the school received some educational materials from the College that had improved teaching and learning at the school.
Delegation from UCC and the Chapman University with staff of Saint Paul's Catholic School posed after the meeting
Madam Adams indicated that the school had also initiated steps to use sports to unearth talents of pupils.
In a comment, the Provost mentioned ongoing discussions to implement a mobile library and sports programme as part of the project. He indicated that the Department for Physical Education, Health, and Recreation at UCC would assist the school to develop talents through sports.
Sarbah Basic School
At Sarbah Basic School, Madam Mercy Arthur, the Assistant Head teacher, pointed out that there had been remarkable improvement in academic performance of students since the introduction of the project.
Delegation from UCC and the Chapman University with staff of Sarbah Basic School after the meeting
The Provost, in a remark, reiterated the commitment of the College to adopt more schools within the Cape Coast Metropolis to improve learning outcomes.
The visiting team included Chairman of the Adopt a School Project, Prof. Emmanuel Kofi Gyimah, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Educational Foundations, Dr. Lebbaeus Asamani, College Registrar, Mr. Attah Yeboah Sarpong, and Coordinator for the Cape Coast School for the Deaf, Dr. Martha Pearl Okai.
Source: Documentation and Information Section
The University of Cape Coast, UCC, has been awarded the 2023 Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management (CISCM) West Africa Excellence Award at a Recognition and Dinner Night held in Accra.
A total of 31 individuals and organisations were honoured at the event, which was on the theme: “Integrated Supply Chain Management: A Catalyst for Development,”
The awardees were presented with shields and citations.
The Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng, received the award on behalf of UCC.
Citation
A citation accompanying UCC’s award read in part: “This recognition has been conferred on the University of Cape Coast based on the following reasons: The provision of World-Class Tertiary Education to more than 80,000 students from Ghana, West African sub-region and beyond. Delivery of over 200 education programmes covering the award of Diploma Certificates to Doctorate (PhD) degrees; Your ranking as the Best University in Ghana and West Africa by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Your ranking as one of the best universities globally in terms of research, by the Times World Higher Education World University Ranking”.
From left to right:Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng, Provost of College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Gloria K.Q Agyapong, Head of Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, Prof. John Gartchie Gatsi is the Dean of School of Business ; Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey, Registrar of College of Humanities and Legal Studies
Awards
The Chairman of the maiden CISCM Recognition & Dinner Night 2023, Mr. Paul-Victor Avudzivi, noted that the recognition night was set aside to celebrate and reward the efforts of individuals and institutions that were making sustainable and productive contributions towards local content development.
He noted that the event was also to facilitate the growth of the country, sub-region, the continent of Africa and globally through the use of integrated supply chain management and practice.
“This recognition night is, therefore, an annual awards ceremony to reward excellence in the preceding year.
In terms of scope, it is not only national in character but also covers the sub-region of West Africa and the whole of the African continent,” he said.
The President of CISCM, Richard Okrah, commended the awardees for the feat they had achieved and urged them to continue to make great strides in all their endeavours.
Source: Documentation and Information Section