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Dr. Pelebe at ECO-BENIN

ACECoR Post-doctoral fellow undertakes his professional internship at ECO-BENIN in Benin

13 Jun, 2023 By DIS

 

A Post-doctoral Fellow at the Africa Centre of Excellence on Coastal Resilience (ACECoR), Dr. Edéya Orobiyi Rodrigue Pelebe, is undertaking a  one-month professional internship at ECO-BENIN "Benin Ecotourism Concern" in Benin.

This initiative is a component of the ACECoR staff capacity development programme.

Dr. Edéya Orobiyi Rodrigue Pelebe

During his internship, Dr Pelebe will be involved in activities relating to  planning and execution of patrols on the high seas as part of the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in Benin.

He will also participate in research and conservation of mangroves and turtles, community management of community biodiversity conservation areas and marine protected areas in Benin.

Whilst at ECO-BENIN, field trips have been planned for Dr Pelebe to diagnose emerging fisheries related issues in key Benin coastal communities.

ECO-BENIN is an Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) with more than 20 years of experience in the service of nature and communities.

The NGO is involved in biodiversity conservation; application of laws and regulations; monitoring of illegal practices and advocacy.

In addition, the NGO undertakes activities in the areas of community development, sustainable income-generating activities for women and the sustainable use of natural resources and biodiversity for ecotourism.

ECO-BENIN played a key role in the creation of Community Biodiversity Conservation Areas and Marine Protected Areas in Benin.

 

 

Top Management of Zenith Bank Ghana Limited meets Vice-Chancellor of UCC

12 Jun, 2023 By DIS

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Zenith Bank Ghana Limited, Mr. Henry Onwuzurigbo, has met with the Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Coast, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong.

Accompanied by the Bank’s Executive Director, Mr. Clifford Mensah and its Divisional Head, Mr. Kofi A. Kokroko, the MD/CEO told the Vice-Chancellor that the visit was to first, extend appreciation to the University for the cordial relation that has existed between them over the years. He noted that the Bank was equally grateful for the belief and trust UCC has reposed in it as well as the support it continues to enjoy from the University.

He also indicated that the Bank looked forward to further deepening its relations with UCC by collaborating in varied areas that could potentially augment the ultimate goals of both parties.

“…collaboration is the new form of competition and so we are here to discuss how Zenith Bank could collaborate with UCC and what strategies are needed to enhance both institutions”, Mr. Onwuzurigbo explained.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MD/CEO of Zenith Bank Ghana Limited, Mr. Henry Onwuzurigbo speaking at the meeting. Looking on is the Executive Director of the Bank, Mr. Clofford Mensah.

The MD/CEO also asked the Vice-Chancellor and other members of management not to hesitate to point out areas necessary for the Bank to improve in its line of business.

Mr. Onwuzurigbo was full of praises for the successes the University had chalked over the years especially, the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings which adjudged UCC as the number one university in Ghana, number one in West Africa, fourth in Africa and among the top four hundred universities in the world.

Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Nyarko Boampong, in his remarks, also thanked the Bank for its support to the University community.

He was quick, however, to indicate that improvement of infrastructure within the University was a key agendum by management hence, the need for the Bank to collaborate with the University in resolving its challenges with residential facilities for students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The MD/CEO of Zenith Bank Ghana Limited presenting a gift to the VC-UCC, Prof. Nyarko Boampong

“UCC has a population of more than twenty-five thousand students and only a quarter of this number is accommodated by the University. The others have to find accommodation in the communities surrounding the University. So, Zenith should think of collaboration along this line and UCC is ready to negotiate with you to address the student accommodation dearth”, Prof. Nyarko Boampong said.

Responding to the Vice-Chancellor’s request, the MD/CEO of Zenith Bank requested for a meeting with a Project team from the University since his team was ready to commence discussions on how best the Bank could support to make up for the accommodation deficit the University was faced with.

Both parties exchanged souvenirs from their respective outfits.

The Vice-Chancellor of UCC was at the meeting with the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame and the Director of Finance, Mrs. Elizabeth Obese.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

Avoid Risky Sexual Behaviours - Prof. Marfo to young people

09 Jun, 2023 By DIS

Young people have been cautioned against Risky Sexual Behaviours (RSBs) that may expose them to contracting Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and other adverse outcomes, including HIV&AIDS, unintended pregnancies and psychological distress. 

A Professor of Social Dimensions of Sexual and Reproductive Health, Prof. Eugene Kofuor Maafo Darteh, who sounded the caution, also catalogued some RSBs he described as "forbidden fruits", as unprotected sex, multiple sexual partners, early marriage, sex under the influence of alcohol and drugs among others.

According to him, if pragmatic measures were not taken to stem the tide of young people "eating of this forbidden fruits, we will have some long term implications" that would shake the foundations of the country's health, wellbeing and education.

Prof. Darteh gave the caution while delivering his inaugural lecture on the topic: " Eaten(ing) the ‘Forbidden’ Fruits: Reflections on Risky Sexual Behaviours among Young Women in Ghana over the last 3 Decades."

Prof. Dartey being robed by the VC-UCC, Prof. Nyarko Boampong (right) and assisted by Director of Public Affairs, Major (rtd) Kofi Baah Bentum.

He noted that the indulgence of young people in RSBs was detrimental to the socio-economic development of the country. In his view, Ghana might not be able to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1- 5 by 2030, as a result of risky sexual behaviours by young people.

"You want to reduce poverty but your population is not going to school. You have a very sick population, how do you reduce poverty?" he asked.

He continued, "If these fruits are eaten and not eaten well, it will affect the health of citizens. The young girls are dropping out of school because they have eaten the forbidden fruits. Then, how do you achieve the target of quality education?"

To Prof. Darteh, the solution for dealing with Risky Sexual Behaviours required collective efforts from all stakeholders to develop the skills and potentials of the energetic young people before their transition into adulthood. This would enable them contribute to the socio-economic development of the country.

Prof. Darteh being congratulated by his mentor, Prof. Kofi Awusabo Asare, a distinguished Professor of Population, Environment and Development.

While calling on adults to serve as role models to the youth and intensify sexual education, Prof Darteh further indicated that young people should not be seen as a homogenous population but as a heterogeneous one in need of protection. He believes such an intervention would avert the unfortunate situation of young people engaging in RSBs at tender ages.

"Prof. Chair, I also advocate for the creation of safe spaces for young people to discuss their reproductive health problems" he added.

Prof. Darteh, who is also the Dean of Students’ Affairs-UCC, called for the adoption of a holistic approach to the promotion of the health and wellbeing of young people in the country.

Lecture

The inaugural lecture was well attended by a former Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Addow Obeng, past Pro Vice-Chancellors, members of academia, civil society and other distinguished personalities.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, who chaired the lecture, charged academicians to identify young people and mentor them to become responsible citizens.

He also lauded Prof. Kofi Awusabo Asare for mentoring Prof. Darteh to reach the zenith in academia.

Timeline of key events in Prof. Eugene Kofuor Maafo Darteh's life

 1974: Born in Yamfo in the Ahafo region

1980: Began his education at the UCC Primary School

1986: Attended St. Augustine's College

1996: Enrolled at the University of Cape Coast

2002: Started working life as a Senior Research Assistant at the then Department of Geography and Tourism-UCC.

2004: Obtained a Master of Philosophy degree programme at UCC

2007: Appointed lecturer at the then Department of Geography and Tourism-UCC.

2013: Promoted to Senior Lecturer

2014: Obtained PhD at UCC

2018: Promoted to Associate professor

2021: Became full professor

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

GAUW-UCC Swears in New Executives

09 Jun, 2023 By DIS

The Ghana Association of University Women (GAUW), University of Cape Coast (UCC) chapter has held a handover ceremony to formally induct its newly elected executives.

 

At the brief ceremony held at the Conference Room of the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation (CEGRAD), the immediate past president of the Association, Mrs. Mildred Asmah, congratulated the new executives led by Dr. Genevive Adukpo and wished them well in their future endeavours.

 

She further singled out Prof. D. D. Kuupole, a former Vice-Chancellor and Prof. G.K.T. Oduro, a former Pro Vice-Chancellor, for their enormous contributions towards the growth of the Association.

 

Mrs. Asmah, who served as president between 2016 and 2023, asked the new executives to impress on female administrators in the University to join the Association. She also implored the Dr. Adukpo- led administration to sustain the Girls' Science Project and the Menstrual Hygiene Project initiated during her tenure to help the girl-child in the country. She also entreated the new officers to mentor up and coming girls on campus.

 

 

The new executives being sworn in

 

The immediate past GAUW-UCC president advised the new executives to embrace teamwork in the execution of their duties to accomplish more for the association.

 

In her maiden remarks, the president of the Association, Dr. Adukpo, thanked her predecessor for her long years of diligent service to the Association and pledged that her executives would work tirelessly to accomplish the goals of the Association.  She again mentioned her team’s preparedness to continue outstanding projects the old administration was unable to complete.

 

She said the new executives would engage senior university officials to court their support for the Association and discarded the notion that the Association was solely for university graduates.

 

The President said she would endeavour to bring on board Women's Caucus on campus to share the same objectives to empower women in the country.

 

The new executives holding lit candles to symbolise an illumination of their path to an impactful tenure

 

Both the old and new executives lit candles to symbolically illuminate the path of the new executives to move the Association in the right direction.

 

 

Out-Gone Executives

 

Mrs. Mildred Asthma

Prof. Christian Offei

Dr. Cynthia Adinortey

Dr. Genevive Adukpo

 

Newly Inducted Executives

 

Dr. Genevive Adukpo  - President

Dr. Eunice Fay Amissah - Vice President

Dr. Rosemary Twum - Secretary

Mrs. Charity Abraham - Treasure

Dr. Cynthia Adinortey - Coordinator for International Relations

 

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

York University engages with UCC

09 Jun, 2023 By DIS

The Provost of the College of Education Studies, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, has welcomed a delegation of faculty members from York University, USA. The delegation was led by an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health-York University, Prof. Catriona Buick.

The two sides discussed various aspects of academic relations and ways to enhance them within the frame work of their strategic partnership. These ranged from Partnership between UCC and York University; Ideas of equitable partnership with UCC, securing internships for York Students at UCC, Joint PhD Programs, teaching collaborations, research and grants among others.

Prof. Davis presenting some UCC souvenirs to Prof. Buick. Looking on is the Registrar-UCC, Mr. Jeff Teye Onyame

 

During the meeting, Prof. Davis, conveyed to the visiting delegation the greetings of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, and the Pro Vice- Chancellor Prof. Rosemond Boohene, who were on official University assignment outside Central region.

For her part, Prof. Buick expressed her appreciation for the warm welcome she had received, stressing that York University was keen to collaborate with UCC in various fields to advance both universities' development efforts.

 

A group photo of participants after the meeting

 

The Registrar, Mr. Jeff Onyame; the Director of the Directorate of Research , Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC), Prof David Doku and the Vice Dean of the Office of International Relations (OIR), Dr. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi, as well as some staff members of OIR attended the meeting.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

  

 

279 Students receive School of Business Dean's Award

07 Jun, 2023 By DIS

A total of two hundred and seventy-nine (279) students have been honoured at the 2022 Dean’s Awards ceremony of the School of Business of University of Cape Coast (UCC).

The Ceremony, held annually to celebrate and motivate high performing students who have obtained a CGPA of 3.6 and above at levels 200 to 400, was on the theme, “Academic Excellence and Skills Demand.” 

Addressing the gathering, the guest speaker, the honourable Member of Parliament (MP) for Cape Coast North, Dr. Kwamina Mintah Nyarku, implored the students to arm themselves with the relevant skills to meet the demands of the competitive job market.

With the advancement of technology, the MP told the students to come to terms with the fact that academic excellence was not the passport to secure jobs

 

Dr. Mintah Nyarku presenting an award to one of the students at the Awards Ceremony

 

"Employers seek graduates who possess wide array of skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, adaptability and effective communication" he said.

Dr. Mintah Nyarku added that the aforementioned skills, when combined with academic excellence, create a powerful synergy that propels students towards success in their chosen fields.

He commended lecturers and parents for their pivotal roles in the achievements of the students.

For his part, the Dean of the School of Business, Prof. John Gartchie Gatsi, said the School would continuously produce 21st century graduates with the right skills for the competitive market.

 

Prof. Gatsi, Dean of the School of Business-UCC, speaking at the Awards Ceremony

He announced that the School had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with some software firms which had given the School licenses for three software to be installed on students' and lecturers' laptops. This is to enable them expand their technological knowledge.  He, therefore, appealed to students and lecturers to take advantage of the opportunity. 

Prof. Gatsi also disclosed that plans were far advanced to include postgraduate students in the award ceremony.

 

Members of faculty and some students in a group photograph

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

GEOSOC Members Explore Tourist Sites in Eastern Region

07 Jun, 2023 By DIS

Aside regular classroom activities, the University of Cape Coast (UCC) gives avenue for students to also discover and learn about Ghana, especially the various tourist destinations in the country.

Against this backdrop, the Geographical Society (GESOC) at the Department of Geography and Regional Planning-UCC seized the chance to offer its members the golden opportunity to experience the beauty of Ghana’s natural and unique wildlife.

 

GEOSOC students at the Ghana Forestry Commission

 

To explore and learn about some of the rich tourist sites in the country, the students visited the Aburi Botanical Gardens, Boti Falls, Umbrella Rock (all in the Eastern Region) as well as the Accra Zoo.

The visits were also part of activities geared towards deepening the domestic tourism agenda in Ghana.

It was a fun trip for most students who were visiting the Region for the first time and shared their experience.

 

Students of GEOSOC-UCC at the Accra Zoo as part of their educational tour

 

Miss. Justina Yeboah, a level 200 student, who could not hide her excitement over the breathtaking beauty of the sites visited, thanked the executives of GEOSOC and asked for more of such programmes.

Another, Mr. Benjamin Attakorah, a level 100 student, who was also visiting the tourist sites in the Region for the first time, said the trip was beneficial because he learnt new things. 

 

GEOSOC-UCC students under the Umbrella Rock, found at the site of the Boti Falls in Yilo Krobo District in the Eastern Region.

 

In an interview, President of GEOSOC, Mr.  Raphael Sanzah, explained that embarking on such educational trips was part of the scheduled academic work at the Department of Geography and Regional Planning.

He pointed out, “We make GEOSOC members go on such field trips to enable them understand what they are taught in class.”

Dr. Yvonne Adjakloe, the GEOSOC Patroness, accompanied the students on the educational tour.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Diploma in Midwifery graduates at the 8th Session of 55th Congregation

Midwifery Profession is divine calling -UCC Vice-Chancellor

06 Jun, 2023 By DIS

The Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has advised midwives to see the midwifery profession as a calling to save lives of expectant mothers and newborn babies.

"Being a midwife is not just a job. It is a calling. A calling dedicated to caring for and empowering women and ensuring the wellbeing of both mothers and babies during and after childbirth," he remarked.

Prof. Boampong was addressing graduands who pursued top up in diploma in midwifery propramme offered by the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in 27 Nursing and Midwifery

Training Colleges in Ghana for the 2022 Academic Year.

A total of 1,750 students were awarded Diploma in Midwifery with 277 First Class, 884 Second Class Upper, while 394 students were awarded Second Class Lower Division, 148 Third Class and 47 Pass.

 

Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, delivering his address

The Vice-Chancellor, who congratulated the graduands on their academic success, admitted that the work of the midwives would be challenging, but it was noble and inspiring to care for mothers and babies.

He counselled the graduands to commit to continuous professional development in the execution of their work to know more about the midwifery profession so that they could practice to impact and protect the lives of people in the society.

Since 2019, he added, UCC had graduated over 10,000 midwives who were supporting the health sector in the country.

"Undoubtedly," Prof. Boampong pointed out, " the midwifery programme has created a path for academic progression for the Post Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC Nurse Assistant Preventive and Clinical (Post NAC/NAP) students who hitherto were finding it difficult to pursue further studies."

He, therefore, praised all stakeholders for the contributions to the success of the programme since its inception.

The Vice-Chancellor singled out the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwaku Agyemang Manu, the Deputy Minister of Health, Hon. Tina Mensah, and a former Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Mr. Felix Nyante, for their invaluable support towards the midwifery programme.

He announced to the graduands that UCC was offering a top up BSC Nursing and BSC Midwifery programmmes in some health training institutions in the country to upgrade diploma in nursing and midwifery holders and urged the graduating class of the 8th  Session to take advantage of the newly-introduced programmes.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, presenting a cash prize to Mrs. Kate Agyakomah, the overall graduating student.

Prof. Boampong noted that the University was engaging the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to grant UCC the permission to admit certificate holders who read Nursing Assistant Clinicals and Health Assistant Preventive to Level 200.

The Vice-Chancellor announced that the University had introduced a certificate in Information Science (Sandwich mode) to build the capacities of library staff of Health Training institutions.

He added that UCC had collaborated with the Health Institution Secretariat to extend E-Library service to all health training institutions in the country.

The Vice-Chancellor expressed the hope that the University would continue to partner the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service and the Health Training institutions to produce highly motivated and competent midwives to provide quality care to patien

CENTRE FOR TEACHING SUPPORT PROGRAMME (M.ED TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION)

ANNOUNCEMENT
Academic Year: 
2023

The M.Ed. Teaching in Higher Education programme is one designed to provide opportunity for tertiary faculty who do not have professional qualification to acquire it through a one-year master of education in Teaching in Higher Education.

The programme seeks to:

1. Meet the needs of prospective applicants in flexible modes of delivery such as modular, sandwich and a blended approach

2. Equip trainees with professional knowledge, skills and helped them develop attitudes needed for teaching adults learners in higher education institutions

3. Expose trainees to developmental teaching methods that will cater for the needs of the 21st century students such as critical thinking problem solving.

Student Admission, Progression and Graduation

Applicants should possess at least a master’s degree in any field of study from any recognised Higher Education Institution.

Target Group

1. Academic/Teaching Staff of Public/Private Universities, tutors in Colleges of Education, tutors in the Nursing and Midwifery Training Colleges, all lecturers in Technical Universities.

 

2. All master and doctoral degree holders who aspire to teach in tertiary institutions but have no teaching qualification in higher education     

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Many Universities in Africa to benefit from UCC Distance Education

05 Jun, 2023 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast, UCC, has signed a Memoranda of Understanding with several universities in Africa aimed at delivering quality distance education beyond the shores of Ghana to other African nationals.

In that regard, the College of Distance Education (CoDE)-UCC is in the process of establishing a world-class e-learning studio to engage in technology-driven education for both local and international students.

"This will enable students to access their modules, engage in interactions with their facilitators and write quizzes and examinations in a virtual environment,” the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has announced.

A graduate in an ecstatic mood during the Congregation

The Vice-Chancellor  was addressing graduands during the 6th and 7th Sessions of the 55th Congregation ceremony, where a total of 2, 930 students of CoDE-UCC graduated with bachelor’s degrees and diplomas in various disciplines.

For the number, 64 students had First Class, 524 were in the Second Upper Division, 791 were in the Second Lower Division, 805 were awarded Third Class, whilst 746 had Pass.

At the 7th Session of the 55th Congregation Ceremony for graduands of CoDE, a total of 2,482 were presented for conferment of degrees and diplomas.

Of the number, 77  students had First Class, 469 Second Class Upper Division,  749 Second Class Lower Division, 605 Third Class and 582  Pass.

Awards for deserving students

Mr. Abraham Joseph Kwesi Bentil was adjudged the Overall Best Graduating Student and Valedictorian for the 6th  and 7th  Sessions of the 55th  Congregation.

The graduands were from Study Centres in Central, Greater Accra, Savannah, Upper West, North East, Northern and Upper West regions.

Overall best graduating student, Mr. Abraham Joseph Kwesi Bentil receiving his award

CoDE Service Charter

Prof. Boampong, who congratulated the graduands on their successful completion of their studies, disclosed that the College had commenced the implementation of a Service Charter to set timelines and deadlines for all major operations and documentations.

The Service Charter, according to the Vice-Chancellor, eliminates the traffic that applicants faced in their applications to get vital documents from the University.

Digitalisation of Modules

While admitting challenges in modules distribution to students, Prof. Boampong revealed that  CoDE had digitalised its modules to enable students access the soft copies of modules to ensure smooth academic calendar.

Training and Resource Centre to be inaugurated in June 2023

Speaking further, the Vice-Chancellor announced that the Training and Resource Centre at Agona Nyakrom in the Central Region will be commissioned in June 2023.

He added that the Study Centre at Dominase in the Ashanti region was near completion.

Achievement

The Vice-Chancellor named notable achievements chalked up by the University, including the membership status granted to the University by African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA)

Prof. Boampong mentioned the positions of UCC in the 2023 Times Higher Education ranking.

He told the graduands that the academic programmes offered by the University were reviewed periodically to ensure students acquired the requisite knowledge and skills needed in the competitive job market.

He expressed appreciation to module writers, chief examiners, facilitators, study centres coordinators and staff of the University for their selfless contributions to CoDE-UCC.

Advice to Graduands

Prof. Boampong reminded the graduands of the legacy of UCC, including integrity, quality and excellence.

"Wherever you find yourself, be aglow for God and the UCC," he concluded his address to the graduands amid applause.

For his part, Most Rev.  Bishop Awortwi Pratt, who represented the Chairman of UCC Council, Prof. Obeng Mireku, advised the graduands to refrain from acts that would tarnish the image of the UCC.

He encouraged them to apply the knowledge and skills they had acquired in the University to serve society and entreated them to imbibe discipline in all their endeavours.

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