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Parliament of Ghana@30: UCC Students' Parliament deliberates on issues affecting women and Girls

10 Aug, 2023 By DIS

Members of the Students' Parliamentary Council of University of Cape Coast (UCC) have used mock parliamentary proceedings to highlight the importance of menstrual care and raise awareness of issues faced by girls and women during menstruation.

According to them, the increase in the price of sanitary pads was making it unaffordable for women and girls in low-income homes and deprived communities in the country to access clean and affordable menstrual products. 

The Student-Parliamentarians made the statements on the floor of the House as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary celebration of uninterrupted parliamentary democracy in Ghana on the theme, “30 years of parliamentary democ­racy under the 4th Republic: The journey thus far.” 

As part of the events, Parliament of Ghana organised public fora in the southern zones - Takoradi, Cape Coast, and Koforidua, to commemorate the anniversary.

 

The Speaker of the UCC Students' Parliament, the Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Osei-Wusu

The Speaker of the UCC Students' Parliament, the Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Osei-Wusu

The Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG) Senate Representative, Hon. Araba Korsah, reading a statement on the floor of the House, appealed to government to implement a policy that would remove taxes on imported sanitary pads. 

According to her, sanitary pads should be distributed to young girls at no cost or at the very least, sold at a reasonable price because they were essential to the health and civility of women and girls. She stressed that Scotland had become the first country in the world to make sanitary products free for all and that had been in effect since August, 2022. She, therefore, backed the calls by civil society organizations to government to scrap the 20 percent tax on sanitary pads.

During the mock parliamentary debate, the Member of Parliament for Science Central Constituency-UCC, Hon. Jonas Awaliga, bemoaned the case of sanitary pads being expensive for a “natural phenomenon” as opposed to other products which could be purchased by choice.

 

GRASAG Senate Representative, Hon. Araba Korsah, reading a statement on the floor of the House

GRASAG Senate Representative, Hon. Araba Korsah, reading a statement on the floor of the House

He also called on govern­ment and its affiliate organisations to come up with well-structured programmes and policies that would support corporate insti­tutions and private individuals with innovative ways of produc­ing low-cost, biodegradable and reusable sanitary products to ease the financial burden menstruating women faced.

The MP for Ayensu Constituency-UCC, Hon. Camara Musah, in his view, emphasised the need to make sanitary prod­ucts not just accessible but also affordable. He said this would particularly help women and adolescent girls in rural dwellings and protect their education. 

The House presided over by the ‘Speaker’, Rt. Hon. Edmund Osei-Wusu, deliberated on issues including the need for children with childhood cancers to be treated under the National Health Insurance Scheme.

 

Call to Protect Ghana’s Peace

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Andrew Asiama Amoako

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Andrew Asiama Amoako

Speaking after proceedings of the mock Parliament, the Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Andrew Asiama Amoako, noted that Ghana's current stability did not make the country immune to political violence and called on Ghanaians to jealously protect the peace in the country.

Mr. Amoako, who is also the Member of Parliament for Fomena, called on religious leaders to pray fervently for the leadership of the country and implored Ghanaians to guard against acts that posed a threat to the democratic stability the country is currently enjoying.

The Second Deputy Speaker congratulated the framers of the Fourth Republican Constitution, saying it had been useful for building a better and peaceful Ghana.

Other Members of Parliament (MPS), including the MPs for Cape Coast North and South, Kwamena Mintah Nyarku and Kweku Ricketts Hagan, repectively took turns to thank Ghanaians for safeguarding the country's nascent democracy and asked that it should not be compromised.

The MP for Awutu Senya West, Gizelle Tetteh-Agbotui, underlined the need for more participation of women in the public discourse.

 

A section of dignitaries at the event

A section of dignitaries at the event 

The honourable Central Regional Minister, Mrs. Justina Marigold Assan, commended Parliament for the many bills passed and others repealed since its inception 30 years ago. 

The Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Eugene Marfo Darteh, pledged his commitment to ensure the Students' Parliamentary Council's growth and sustainability, as well as the realisation of its potential. He said the Students' Parliamentary Council had been added to the constitution of the SRC as a legal institution in the University.

"Now the Students' Parliamentary Council exists legally and will be allocated budget to finance its activities" he added.

The forum was attended by religious and traditional leaders, civil society groups, workers’ unions’ representatives, security agencies and students. 

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

UCC Athletes in World University Games receive rousing welcome to campus

10 Aug, 2023 By DIS

The Faculty of Science and Technology Education has held a reception in honour of two students  who participated in the 2023 World University Games popularly known as Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Games. 

 Ms. Rose Amoanima Yeboah secured the first gold medal for Ghana with a groundbreaking record of 1.94 m in High Jump at the just ended World University Games  held in Chengdu, China.

  • Ms. Rose Amoanima Yeboah

Rose is a level 300 student of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation pursuing Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER).

 Ms. Lovina Ewusi who also made her maiden appearance at the international level and reached semi-finals during the games. 

 Lovina is also a Level 200 student of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation pursuing Bachelor of Science (Health, Physical Education and Recreation).

 

  • Ms. Lovina Ewusi 

The two athletes from the University of Cape Coast were part of Ghana’s contingent at the just ended World University Games organised in China from August 19-27, 2023.

 

 In his address at the function, the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology Education, Prof. Douglas Darko Agyei praised the two students for projecting the name of the University of Cape Coast at the global level once again. 

 

  Prof. Agyei urged the two athletes to aim beyond the sky, stressing “This is just the beginning, you have done so well, and from what I heard about your ages, we know the sky is your limit. We want to congratulate you and encourage you that there is more opportunities ahead of you. Don’t just become reluctant and give up here.” 

 

 

  • Prof. Douglas Darko Agyei  

He commended the coaches for training them to excel not only at the national level but also at the international level.

 

 “This feat you have won for yourself, and the University goes beyond Ghana and Africa. I am of the firm belief that you will continue to make yourself and the University of Cape Coast proud,” Prof. Agyei added.

 

 A former President of Ghana Universities Sports Association (GUSA), Prof. Charles Domfeh described the World Universities Games as one of the well patronised and popular sports event aside the World Olympics Games.

 

 Therefore, he praised the students for the honours they have brought to themselves, UCC and Ghana. 

 

 Prof. Domfeh, who is also a lecturer at the Department of HPER, advised the two students to intensify their training to permanently register their names globally as renowned athletes.

 

  • Prof. Charles Domfeh

 “This medal is very significant because Ghana has struggled in the past to win a medal at the international level. Rose has proved beyond doubt by breaking an existing record to win gold which is very historic,” he remarked.

 Present at the ceremony were Heads of Department, lecturers, and students of the Faculty of Science and Technology Education.

 

 

 

 

FISU GAMES: UCC's Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah wins gold for Ghana, breaks national high jump record

09 Aug, 2023 By DIS

A level 300 student of University of Cape Coast (UCC), Rose Amoaniwaa Yeboah, has confirmed her place among the pantheon of world female high jumpers as she set a new national record by producing a leap of 1.94 meters to grab Ghana’s first gold medal at the FISU World University Games 2023 in Chengdu, China.

By this feat, Rose Yeboah breaks the previous national record of 1.92m set by Abigail Kwarteng at the War Eagle Invitational in Auburn, Alabama, in 2022.

Since the beginning of the biennial World University Games, formerly known as the Universiade, in 1959, Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah is the only Ghanaian athlete to win gold for Ghana, the first time in history. 

Ghana's accomplished high jumper outperformed Cyprus' Elena Kulichenko who secured the silver medal with a height of 1.91 meters, while Finland's Venla Pulkkanen secured the bronze medal, reaching a personal best of 1.89 meters.

Host China topped the FISU World University Games medals tally with 178 medals, including 103 gold. Japan came second with 21 gold medals from a tally of 93. The Republic of Korea finished third with 17 gold medals from a total of 58.

 

Rose Amoaniwaa Yeboah displaying her gold medalRose Amoaniwaa Yeboah displaying her gold medal

 

The next edition of the World University Games is slated to take place in 2025 in Germany.

The FISU Games, an esteemed international multi-sport event catering to student-athletes across the globe, with more than 2,500 participants from over 50 nations, participating in the 11-day event. 

 

Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah @ a glance:

•Born on December 23, 2001

• Ranked number one in Africa in the High Jump event 

•First gained international exposure in 2019 at the XIV African Under-20 Championships in Abidjan, where she won the gold medal in high jump with a height of 1.83 m. 

•Followed it up with another gold-winning performance in Rabat at the African Games.

• As a junior athlete, Rose Yeboah also represented Ghana and won gold medals at both ECOWAS U-20 Championships in Abidjan and the All-Africa University Games in Egypt.

•A former student of Kumasi Girls' High School 

•Currently in Level 300 pursuing Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) at UCC.

•An affiliate of the Kwame Nkrumah Hall

•Qualified to participate in the 2023 World Championship in Budapest, Hungary, which will come off on August 19- 27.

• Won Ghana's only medal at the FISU World University Games 2023.

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

 

 

VoTEC Students Showcase their Creativity with Fashion Show

VoTEC Students Showcase their Creativity with Fashion Show

09 Aug, 2023 By DIS

Final year students of the Vocational and Technical Education (VoTEC), University of Cape Coast impressed fashion lovers on campus with their latest collections and designs.

The sold-out event saw many student-models hit the runway with their eye-catching catwalk, latest style of clothing and hair decoration, amidst smiles and applause from fashion spectators.

Samples of their designs ranged from corporate, casual and African wear, to wedding gowns innovatively designed with colourful fabrics. 

The annual fashion show is a practical assessment   of level 400 students reading "Specialized Clothing Construction" course, to demonstrate their talents and readiness for the job market.

The night was interspersed with music to serenade the atmosphere in the Main Auditorium, which also thrilled clienteles of the event.

 

Two student models displaying their designs at the Fashion Show

Two student models displaying their designs at the Fashion Show

The Head of the Department, Dr. (Mrs) Patience Danquah Monnie, in her address, indicated that she was impressed with the combination of fabrics by the students, as well as their designs and creative exhibitions.

She decried the lack of support for the fashion industry in the country. She, therefore, called on corporate bodies, organisations and individuals to come on board to support the initiative to promote the fashion industry at the University.

She added that investment in the industry was an avenue for job opportunities that would also help to position Ghana on the global fashion platform.

 

A section of students at the event

A section of students at the event

 

She expressed gratitude to fashion enthusiasts who turned up to watch student-models strut in their designed clothes.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

CIUCC holds Industrial Lecture for Students

09 Aug, 2023 By DIS

The Confucius Institute, University of Cape Coast (CIUCC) has held an industrial lecture for its students to equip them with the needed knowledge to stay relevant on the job market.

The event, which saw in attendance the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof.

Kwabena Sarfo Sarfo-Kantanka; the Ghana Director of CIUCC, Prof. Emmanuel Amoh Ofori and the College Registrar of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey, had two Chinese accomplished Ghanaian industry players addressing the students. The two, Madam Yang Yang, Founder and CEO of Zonda Tec and the Human Resource Manager at KEDA Ceramics Ghana Limited, Luo spoke on “Women Empowerment in Chinese Enterprises” and “Understanding Chinese Business Culture and Etiquette: Keys to Succeeding Enterprises” respectively.

The China Director of CIUCC, Prof Ou Yamei.

The China Director of CIUCC, Prof Ou Yamei

Welcoming participants to the lecture, the China Director of CIUCC, Prof Ou Yamei, indicated that building successful individual entrepreneurial ventures was partly hinged on entrepreneurs taking a cue from the success stories of developed and accomplished companies. She maintained that the lecture was to expose the students to the world of business and the skills needed to stay successful.

Speaking on the topic, “Understanding Chinese Business Culture and Etiquette: Keys to Succeeding Enterprises” the Human Resource Manager at KEDA Ceramics Ghana Limited, Luo Yan, said the Chinese thrived on hard work, social networking, maintaining a peaceful surrounding and making good impressions.

The Human Resource Manager at KEDA Ceramics Ghana Limited, Luo Yan

The Human Resource Manager at KEDA Ceramics Ghana Limited, Luo Yan

She said the Chinese had a common understanding that working diligently and bracing all odds to achieve set goals and targets was crucial to growing their enterprises.  She added that being sensitive to one’s surrounding, punctuality, building a credible personality as well as gaining the art to negotiate within the business terrain were some of the concepts inculcated into Chinese enterprises.

On her part, the founder and CEO of Zonda Tec, Ms. Yang Yang, counseled the students to devote themselves to their work and pursue excellence in that regard instead of concentrating on the gains they stand to make.  She further indicated that being a good leader and setting the pace for others to follow were key attributes every entrepreneur should have.

Founder and CEO of Zonda Tec, Ms. Yang Yang.

Founder and CEO of Zonda Tec, Ms. Yang Yang

Ms. Yang noted that budding entrepreneurs must take advantage of opportunities around them, have passion to push their entrepreneurial agenda and stay committed and serious.

She was quick to indicate that the world, especially the business terrain, was not the preserve of men only hence, she charged women to position themselves well by researching, taking initiative and communicate effectively while showing respect in order to excel.

The participants were allowed to pose questions to the resource persons during an interactive session. Generally, the students were impressed with the lecture and called for more such educative sessions to build their competencies.

The resource persons in a group photo with some staff of the CIUCC and the College of Humanities and Legal Studies

The resource persons in a group photo with some staff of the CIUCC and the College of Humanities and Legal Studies

 

The Dean of the Faculty of Arts-UCC, Prof. Kwabena Sarfo Sarfo-Kantanka, pledged to make the industrial lecture a recurring event not just for students of the CIUCC but the larger university student body.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

Unified Condition of Service for Unionized Staff of the Public Universities on Ghana

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Liberian National Commission on Higher Education engages UCC

08 Aug, 2023 By DIS

The Director of the  National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) of the Republic of Liberia, Dr. Edward Lama Wonkeryor, has held a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong in an effort to seek academic partnership to transform the higher education system in Liberia.

During the meeting, Dr. Wonkeryor said there were sixty-one universities and colleges in Liberia, but pointed out that the higher institution system was bereft of qualified teaching staff. 

"So I will  want some of the senior faculty from UCC to come (to Liberia) and help us to train our people which is in the supreme interest of Africa solidarity," he continued. 

The Director-General told Prof. Boampong that when Liberian President George Manneh Weah appointed him to the position in October 2021, he embarked on a mission to revive the quality of higher education in his home country.

In that regard, Dr. Wonkeryor passionately appeal to UCC to provide assistance to NCHE in areas such as curriculum development, teaching, research, and quality assurance.

Welcoming Dr. Wonkeryor and his accompanying delegation to UCC, Prof. Boampong highlighted the Kenness of the University of Cape Coast to build a strong network of relationships with higher educational institutions in Liberia.

He told the delegation that UCC had a slew of erudite professors to assist the NCHE to streamline the higher education subsector of Liberia.

Consequently, the visiting delegation was briefed by the  Prof. Boampong on the history, mission, vision and laurels of the UCC , a breakdown of the governance structure, colleges,  academic and administrative directorates of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor seized the opportunity to wish Dr. Wonkeryor and the Liberian peoples continued progress and prosperity.

The delegation was accompanied by Mr. Emmanuel Abayatey, the Acting Public Relations Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), as well as Mrs. Elain Adjepong, an Assistant Secretary at Accreditation Directorate at GTEC.

 

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong (middle) witht the visitors.

About the NCHE

The National Commission on Higher Education of Liberia (NCHE) is a government agency responsible for regulating and overseeing higher education in Liberia.

Established in 1989,the commission also works to promote research and innovation in higher education and to foster partnerships between institutions and other stakeholders in the education sector, among others.

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Forensic Science Students demonstrate Expert witness testimony in moot court

08 Aug, 2023 By DIS

Level 300 students of the Department of Forensic Sciences of University of Cape Coast have demonstrated their competences  in giving expert witness testimony in two cases from a mock crime scene.

The event took place in a moot court room at the Sam Jonah Law Library on the 28th of July, 2023. 

The students, reading a course titled, "FSC 308A:  Expert Witness Testimony,"  were armed with  practical and technical experiences in giving opinions on evidence from cases they work on for either  the defense or prosecution in court. 

Students participating in a field study

The students prior to the court, processed evidence found on a mock crime scene and, with the state-of-the-art resources and equipment in their laboratory analysed the evidences retrieved.

The students grouped themselves into four with prosecution and defence counsels for the two case scenarios.

  • A student-witness swearing with the Bible to give evidence-in-chief at the moot court

For the first  scenario, the focus was on document analysis, while  the second scenario, they were to conduct serology analysis on a murder case. 

Each side was represented by an expert witness who presented the evidence in court and was subjected to cross-examination. The witnesses were able to adduce incontrovertible evidence in their areas of expertise to the courtroom as expert witnesses. 

  • An accused person at the Moot Court Room

In the murder case scenario, a seven-member jury was empanelled to be the triers of fact. Dr. Charlotte Kwakye-Nuako, a Senior Lecturer at the Department,  acted as the presiding judge in both scenarios. 

After the experience, she applauded the students and their aids for their efforts. 

  • Dr. Charlotte Kwakye-Nuako 

The exercise was the third in the series and was meant to equip the future forensic scientists with courtroom procedures and  techniques.

Mr Francis Tambo, and Mr. Isaac Kofi Badu, both lecturers at the Department of Forensic Sciences, supervised the crime scene investigation.

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Vice-Chancellor at the UCC Academia-Industry Research and Innovation Fair

Patrons Laud UCC Academia-Industry Research and Innovation Fair

08 Aug, 2023 By DIS

Patrons of the Academia-Industry Research and Innovation Fair organised by the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have expressed satisfaction with the programme which ended on Thursday, July 27,2023.

The two-day fair, was held by the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) in collaboration with the Design Thinking and Innovation Hub (D-Hub)  under the theme, "Accelerating Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in partnership with Industry."

 

Some of the products on exhibition were make-up and skin care products, hibiscus juice locally known as ‘sobolo’, natural fruit juices, hair,  electronics and telecommunication products, amongst others

Activities lined up for the fair included needs assessment forum with key stakeholders from varied industries for each of the five colleges in the University, as well as idea challenge which was a platform for industry players to scout innovative ideas from students. 

The exhibitors came from all over the country to exhibit their products. 

 

Mr. Jeff Teye Onyame, Registrar of the University of Cape Coast (wearing a tie) and Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast at the fair (second from right).

Some exhibitors from the Department of Physics at UCC showcased the latest technology, including traffic light, among others, that would  ultimately help develop the country through the manufacturing industry.

A cross-section of  exhibitors University reporters interacted with at the fair  expressed gratitude to UCC for the rich platform to exhibit their  products.

 

Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast at the fair (second from right).

Madam Philomena Annan, an exhibitor, who traded in haircare products, said the patronage was high and commended DRIC and D-Hub for the initiative.

A sea of patrons were also  seen visiting exhibition booths to examine products on display, especially the UCC-Early Cowpea variety released by the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of UCC.

Master Osei Yaw, a Level 200 Nursing student, who was seen at one of the stands, said  he attended the fair to network and also purchase natural fruit juice from the Yiba Fresh company.

Mrs. Cythia Osei, a staff member of Adisadel College, observed that she heard the announcement of the fair on ATL FM and took advantage to see at firsthand products on display.

Source: Documentation and Information Section – UCC

A professor of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Prof. Ismael Mensah

Involve Local Communities in Coastal Tourism Development - Prof. Ishmael Mensah

08 Aug, 2023 By DIS

A professor of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Prof. Ishmael Mensah, has appealed to stakeholders and operators in the tourism value chain to involve local communities in coastal tourism development.

He observed that local communities were the linchpin of the protection of coastal resources and sustainability of the tourism industry and, therefore, urged tourism practitioners to consider the aspirations of the locals at various stages of tourism development.

"If we involve them (local people in the communities), then they will have the sense of ownership and will want to help safeguard the beach" said Prof Mensah, who maintained that such a move would stamp out the destructive acts by locals along the coasts.

 

Prof. Ishmael Mensah being robed after his inaugural lecture by the VC-UCC, Prof Nyarko Boampong (right) and Prof. Machiste Abane (left) both members of the College of Professors UCC

Prof. Ishmael Mensah being robed after his inaugural lecture by the VC-UCC, Prof Nyarko Boampong (right) and Prof. Machiste Abane (left),both members of the College of Professors-UCC 

Prof. Mensah said this whilst delivering his inaugural lecture on the topic, "Evolution of Coastal Tourism in Ghana: Paradise Found, Paradise Lost,  or Paradise Regained?"

The lecture was attended by members of academia, civil society orgainsations, students and other personalities.

Shedding light on his  research about community participation, he maintained that local communities were always subjected to tokenism and that authorities in the tourism sector blatantly sidelined local communities from tourism development.

"Again as a researcher, I have done a lot of community participation in the communities around the Kakum National Park and also Bobiri Forest Reserve and it has always been clear that local communities are always subject to some tokenism that community participation often is just a facade. In reality, communities are not involved in tourism" Prof. Mensah said.

 

Prof Mensah decorated by a relation in the traditional clothes of the people of Masai in Kenya

Prof Mensah decorated by a relation in the traditional clothes of the people of Masai in Kenya

He described as alarming the rate at which huge piles of plastic were washed into the sea and onto the beaches, forcing revelers to nickname some as 'borla beach', 'titanic beach' among others.

Prof. Mensah expressed grave concern about the disappearing wildlife, vegetation species, animals, monuments and sands at beaches as a result of the destructive activities of locals and  coastal erosion, as well as climate change.

To make tourism attractive, he called for stiffer legislation to ward off miscreants in  communities from destroying the coastal environment and asked for pragmatic measures to mitigate the negative impact of climate change on the tourism sector.

He admitted that legislation was not enough to ensure a clean beach and, therefore, recommeded  the establishment of a coastal or beach authority to prevent illegal mining of sand, open defecation and the dumping of refuse at the beaches.

 

Prof. Mensah receiving a citation from the Ghana Director of the Confucius Institute-UCC (CIUCC), Prof. Emmanuel Amo Ofori with staff of the institute. Also on the stage is Prof. Ou Yamei, China Director of CIUCC (in yellow)

Prof. Mensah receiving a citation from the Ghana Director of the Confucius Institute-UCC (CIUCC) Prof. Emmanuel Amo Ofori with staff of the institute. Also on the stage is Prof. Ou Yamei, China Director of CIUCC (in yellow)

Whilst lauding successive governments for constructing sea defense walls along beaches to prevent erosion, Prof. Mensah questioned the rationale behind the construction of rocky sea  defense walls along all the beaches in the country.

He, however, pointed out that "For certain aspect of the sea, we can import sand from other parts of the country to fill up and widen the areas that are used for recreational purposes."

Speaking further, Prof. Mensah implored all players in the tourism sector to prioritise customer service to attract more clients to their facilities.

"I believe that the quality of services at our resorts and our hotels along the beaches need to improve drastically," he observed. To that end, Prof. Mensah recommended the training of managers and staff who host visitors and guests at tourism facilities in the country on quality customer care service delivery.

 

Prof. Mensah in a group shot with the Pro VC-UCC, Prof. Rosemond Boohene (2nd from right), Registrar UCC, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame (3rd from left) and members of the College of Professors.

Prof. Mensah in a group shot with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong (3rd from right-front row); Pro VC-UCC, Prof. Rosemond Boohene (2nd from right-front row), Registrar UCC, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame (3rd from left) and members of the College of Professors.

The inaugural lecture was chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, who called on Ghanaians to think about the unborn generation and changed their attitude towards water bodies and forests in the country.

 

Facts about Prof. Ishmael Mensah:

Grew up in Shiabu in the Ablekuma West Municipality of the Greater Accra.

Started primary education at Datus Preparatory Primary School, Dansoman in 1980.

Proceeded to Business College (CIBUSCO) for his GCE Ordinary Level in 1991 and Ghana

Attended Ghana National College for his GCE Advanced Level in 1993

Obtained BSc. (Tourism), MPhil. (Tourism) and PhD (Tourism) degrees from University of Cape Coast

Received Postgraduate Certificates in Hospitality Administration as well as Event Planning & Tradeshow Management from Georgia State University where he was a Fellow under the Ghana Tourism Capacity Development Initiative.

Began his academic career in August 2004 as a Senior Research Assistant at the erstwhile Department of Geography and Tourism, UCC.

Rose through the ranks, to become a Lecturer in 2006; Senior Lecturer in 2010; Associate Professor in 2015

Supervised 10 PhDs and 15 MPhils and mentored several younger professionals as well as facilitated several training programmes.

External Examiner for a number of universities including Koforidua Technical University, Ho Technical University, University of Energy and Natural Resources, University of Kwazulu Natal, Durban Universityg of Technology, Universiti Teknologi MARA and Hunan City University.

Served as Ghana Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast from 2018-2023.

Served as a member, of the EuroCHRIE 2022 Board of Reviewers, Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE)

Served as Hall Tutor at the Casely Hayford Hall

Member of the United Nations Group of Experts of the Regular Process for Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment, including Socio-economic aspects

Member of Ghana Tertiary Education Council (GTEC) Accreditation Panel for Tourism and Hospitality programmes and Ex-officio Executive Member of the Central Region Chapter of the Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF).

Published widely in high-ranking academic journals in the areas of destination marketing, service quality, environmental management in hotels, special events management and community-based tourism development.

Has over 50 publications, including eight (8) books, 15 book chapters and 33 peer-reviewed articles.

Served on the editorial boards of renowned local and international journals co-edits the Proceedings of the China-Africa Urban Development Forum.

Founding Editor-In-Chief of the African Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Ranked among the top 10 scientists in the field of Tourism and Hospitality in Africa by AD Scientific Index 2023.

Consulted for a number of public and private organisations including Ghana Dock Labour Co. Ltd., Electricity Company of Ghana, Ghana Tourism Authority, Centre for National Culture and Ghana Museums and Monuments Board

Visiting Lecturer in the Masters in Tourism Programme at the University of Girona

Delivered keynote presentations, speeches, seminars, webinars and workshops at both academic and professional conferences in a number of institutions including University of Papua New Guinea, Amity University, Kolkata, Universiti Teknologi MARA, and University of Santo Tomas - Legazpi.

Married to Prof. Mrs. Rebecca Dei Mensah and  blessed with three lovely children

A staunch member of the Church of Pentecost  (PIWC, Cape Coast)

Promoted to full-fledged Professor of Tourism and Hospitality Management in 2020

Delivered inaugural lecture on Evolution of Coastal Tourism in Ghana:Paradise Found, Paradise Lost or Paradise Regained? on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section  - UCC

 

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