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05 Jan, 2019

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons, especially basic school teachers, clerks, secretarial and accounting personnel in the civil/public service, commerce and industry, and WASSCE/SSSCE graduates for admission into Distance Learning Programmes of the College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast for the 2019/2020 academic year, via direct entry or through the mature applicants’ route. 

The application forms will be on sale from 7th January, 2019 to 26th April, 2019 for Mature Applicants (MEE) and 7th January, 2019 to 29th June, 2019 for DIRECT Applicants. 

PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR 2019/2020 ACADEMIC YEAR 

EDUCATION PROGRAMMES 

  1. 3-year Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE)
  2. 3-year Diploma in Primary Education (DPE) 
  3. 3-year Diploma in Junior High School Education (DJHSE) 
  4. 3-year Diploma in Mathematics Education (DME) 
  5. 3-year Diploma in Science Education (DSE) 
  6. 2-year Bachelor Degree in Basic Education (PDE) 
  7. 2-year Bachelor Degree in Educational Psychology 
  8. 2-year Bachelor Degree in Educational Foundations 
  9. 2-year Bachelor Degree in Mathematics Education for Diploma in Mathematics and Science Education Holders or its equivalent from recognized tertiary institutions. 
  10. 2-year Bachelor Degree in Science Education for Diploma in Mathematics and Science Education Holders or its equivalent from recognized tertiary institutions. 
  11. 3-year Bachelor Degree in Basic Education (3PDE) for holders of Specialist Certificates in Education or Diploma in subjects other than Education from recognized Tertiary Institutions.
  12. 3-year Bachelor Degree in Educational Psychology (3BEP) for holders of Specialist Certificates in Education or Diploma in subjects other than Education from recognized institutions.
  13. 5-year Bachelor of Education Programme in Accounting (B.Ed. Accounting)
  14. 5-year Bachelor of Education Programme in Management (B.Ed. Management)
  15. 5-year Bachelor of Education Programme in Social Studies (B.Ed. Social Studies)
  16. 5-year Bachelor of Education Programme in Arts (B.Ed. Arts)
  17. 5-year Bachelor of Education Programme in Early Childhood Education (B.Ed. Early Childhood)
  18. 5-year Bachelor of Education Programme in Primary Education (B.Ed. Primary Education)
  19. 5-year Bachelor of Education Programme in Junior High School Education 

BUSINESS PROGRAMMES 

  1. 3-Year Diploma in Commerce (Accounting)
  2. 3-Year Diploma in Commerce (Finance)
  3. 3-Year Diploma in Commerce (Management) 
  4. 3-Year Diploma in Commerce (Human Resource Management) 
  5. 3-Year Diploma in Commerce (Marketing) 
  6. 3-Year Diploma in Commerce (Procurement & Supply Chain Management) 
  7. 2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) 
  8. 2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) 
  9. 2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Management) 
  10. 2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management) 
  11. 2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) 
  12. 2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement & Supply Chain Management) 
  13. 3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) 
  14. 3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) 
  15. 3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Management) 
  16. 3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management) 
  17. 3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) 
  18. 3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement & Supply Chain Management) 

ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROGRAMMES 

EDUCATION PROGRAMMES – DIRECT ENTRY 

3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (DECE) 
3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY EDUCATION (DPE) 
3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (DJHSE) 

Applicants must possess any one of the following: 

  1. WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects. 
  2. SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects. 
  3. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects with grades not lower than D. In addition, applicants must possess Five (5) credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English. 
  4. Teacher’s Certificate A. 

3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION 

Applicants must possess any one of the following: 

  1.  WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language, Integrated Science, Mathematics plus Elective Mathematics and any one of the following subjects: Biology, Physics and Chemistry. 

  2. SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Integrated Science, Mathematics plus Elective Mathematics and any one of the following subjects: Biology, Physics and Chemistry. 
  3. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with Mathematics and any one of the following subjects: Biology, Physics and Chemistry with grades not lower than D. In addition, they must possess Five (5) credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English. 

3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE EDUCATION 

Applicants must possess any one of the following: 

  1. WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Integrated Science, Mathematics plus 2 elective science subjects. 
  2. SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Integrated Science, Mathematics plus 2 elective science subjects. 
  3. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) science subjects with grades not lower than D. In addition, they must possess Five (5) credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English. 

2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN BASIC EDUCATION (BBE) 

Applicants must possess Diploma in Basic Education/Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education/Diploma in Early Childhood Education awarded by UCC or any recognized institution. 

2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (BEP) 

Applicants must possess Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education/ Diploma in Basic Education / Diploma in Early Childhood Education awarded by UCC or any recognized institution. 

2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (BEF) 

Applicants must possess Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education/ Diploma in Basic Education / Diploma in Early Childhood Education awarded by UCC or any recognized institution. 

2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (BME) 

Applicants must possess Diploma in Mathematics Education from UCC or its equivalent from any recognized tertiary institution but NOT Diploma in Basic Education. 

2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN SCIENCE EDUCATION (BSE) 

Applicants must possess Diploma in Science Education from UCC or its equivalent from any recognized tertiary institution but NOT Diploma in Basic Education. 

3-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN BASIC EDUCATION (3PDE) 

Applicants must be holders of Specialist Certificates in Education and Diploma in subjects other than Education. 

3-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3BEP) 

Applicants must be holders of Specialist Certificates in Education and Diploma in subjects other than Education. 

5-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN ACCOUNTING 

(B.ED. ACCOUNTING) 

Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (i.e. A1-C6) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6) in Accounting and any other two subjects in the following: Business Management, Economics, Elective Mathematics and Principles of Cost Accounting. 

 5-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN MANAGEMENT 

(B.ED. MANAGEMENT) 

Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (i.e. A1-C6) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6) in Business Management and any other two subjects in the following: Accounting, Economics, Elective Mathematics and Principles of Cost Accounting. 

5-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN SOCIAL STUDIES 

(B.ED. SOCIAL STUDIES) 

Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (i.e. A1-C6) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6) in Geography and Economics; and any other one pass grade in the following subject: History, Literature in English, French, Christian Religious Education, Islamic Religious Education and any of the Ghanaian Languages. 

5-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN ARTS (B.ED. ARTS) 

Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (i.e. A1-C6) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6) in any three of the following subject: History, Literature in English, French, Christian Religious Education, Islamic Religious Education and any of the Ghanaian Languages. 

5-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN ARTS (B.ED. ARTS) 

Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (i.e. A1-C6) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6) in any three of the following subject: History, Literature in English, French, Christian Religious Education, Islamic Religious Education and any of the Ghanaian Languages. 

5-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (B.ED. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION) 

Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (i.e. A1-C6) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6) in any three elective subjects. 

5-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN PRIMARY EDUCATION (B.ED. PRIMARY EDUCATION) 

Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (i.e. A1-C6) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6) in any three elective subjects. 

5-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (B.ED. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION) 

Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (i.e. A1-C6) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6) in any three elective subjects. 

BUSINESS PROGRAMMES - DIRECT ENTRY 

3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE OPTION) 

Applicants must possess any one of the following (from I-VIII) 

  1. Professional Accountancy Certificate with a minimum of Part 1 of: 
    1. Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana), 
    2. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, 
    3. Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, 
    4. Institute of Bankers, 
    5. Ghana Accounting Technicians Examination (GAT) and Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA). 

      In addition to the above, applicants should possess passes in Mathematics and English. 

  2. WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects including Accounting or strong mathematics - related elective. 

  3. SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects including Accounting or strong mathematics - related elective. 

  4. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) and RSA Stage II with at least grade D in 5 subjects including Accounting, Business Management, English Language and Mathematics. 

  5. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) and RSA Stage III with passes in three (3) subjects including Financial Accounting and Economics with grades D or better. In addition applicants must possess passes in English and Mathematics with grades C6 in WASSCE, D in SSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level or better. 

  6. London Chamber of Commerce (Intermediate) with three passes in subjects including Financial Accounting, Economics and Management. In addition applicants must possess passes in English and Mathematics with grades C6 in WASSCE, D in SSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level or better. 
  7. G.C.E. ‘O’ Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Financial Accounting. 

  8. G.C.E. ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects including Accounting with grade not lower than D. In addition, they must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English. 

 

3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, MARKETING AND PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OPTIONS) 

  1. The entry requirements are the same as that of Diploma in Commerce (Accounting and Finance) above except that the subjects should include Commerce, Office Administration/ Practice Business Management and other related disciplines. 
  2. Holders of Private Secretary Certificates may also apply 

2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING) 

Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme; 

  1. Diploma in Commerce 
  2. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy 
  3. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Entrepreneurship & Finance 
  4. Final Certificate in Ghana Accounting Technician Examination (GAT)/ Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA) 
  5. Part II of Professional Accountancy Examinations (ACCA, CIMA) from recognized Examination Body. 
  6. ICA part II or 2B in the old system or ICA part III in the new system from recognized Examination Body 

2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (FINANCE) 

Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme; 

  1. Diploma in Commerce 
  2. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy 
  3. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering and Statistics (With At Least Second Class Lower Or Better) 
  4. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Entrepreneurship & Finance 
  5. Final Certificate in Ghana Accounting Technician Examination (GAT)/ Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA) 
  6. Part II of Professional Accountancy Examinations (ACCA, CIMA) from recognized Examination Body. 
  7. ICA part II or 2B in the old system or ICA part III in the new system from recognized Examination Body 

2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT) 

Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme; 

  1. Diploma in Management Studies 
  2. Diploma in Commerce 
  3. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy 
  4. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management 
  5. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies 
  6. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management 

2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) 

Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme; 

  1. Diploma in Management Studies 
  2. Diploma in Commerce 
  3. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy 
  4. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management 
  5. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Management 
  6. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies 
  7. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management 

2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MARKETING) 

Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for this programme; 

  1. Diploma in Commerce 
  2. Diploma in Management Studies 
  3. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing 
  4. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy 
  5. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply and Supply Chain Management 
  6. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies 
  7. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management 

2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT) 

Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for this programme; 

  1. Diploma in Commerce 
  2. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply 
  3. Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply from Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) 
  4. Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) 
  5. Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management from the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) and FIATA 
  6. International Advanced Diploma Logistics and Transport from Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) 

3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING) 

The three-year structure for accounting programme is designed for candidates with little or no background in accounting at the Diploma level. These include, but not limited to: 

  1.  Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing 
  2.  Higher National Diploma (HND) in Management 
  3. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management 
  4. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism Management 
  5. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies 
  6. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management 
  7. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Statistics and Engineering (With Third Class and Pass) 
  8.  Diploma in Management Studies 
  9.  Diploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1- C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English and Mathematics. 
  10. Any other qualification equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline 

3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (FINANCE) 

The three-year structure for finance programme is designed for candidates with little or no background in finance at the Diploma level. These include, but not limited to: 

  1. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing 
  2. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Management 
  3. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management 
  4. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism Management 
  5. HND Statistics and Engineering (With Third Class and Pass) 
  6. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies 
  7. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management 
  8. Diploma in Management Studies 
  9. Diploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1- C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English and Mathematics. 
  10. Any other relevant qualification equivalent to a Diploma in a related discipline. 

3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT) 

Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for this programme; 

  1. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing 
  2. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism & Hospitality Management. 
  3. Diploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1- C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English and Mathematics. 
  4. Any other quantitative equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline 

3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) 

The three-year structure for B.Com (Human Resource Management) programme is designed for applicants with little or no background in general management but hold a diploma in a related field or discipline. They include but not limited to: 

  1. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy 
  2. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing 
  3. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management 
  4. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism & Hospitality Management. 
  5. Diploma in Commerce 
  6. Diploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1-C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English and Mathematics. 
  7. Any other qualification equivalent to a Diploma in a related discipline. 

3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MARKETING) 

Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for this programme; 

  1. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism & Hospitality Management. 
  2. Diploma in Commerce 
  3. Diploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1- C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English and Mathematics. 
  4. Any other quantitative equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline 

3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT) 

Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for this programme; 

  1. Diploma in Commerce 
  2. Diploma in Procurement and Supply from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) 
  3. Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) 
  4. Diploma in International Freight Forwarding from the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) and FIATA 
  5. Diploma Logistics and Transport from Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) 
  6. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing 
  7. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Management 
  8. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies 
  9. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management 
  10. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy 
  11. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism & Hospitality Management 
  12. Diploma in Business Studies in addition to Four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1- C6)/SSSCE (A-D) including English and Mathematics 
  13. Any other qualification equivalent to a Diploma in a related discipline 

ENTRY BY MATURE CANDIDATES’ EXAMINATION: 

Applicants who do not meet the specified requirements for Direct Entry into the above programmes can gain admission to the programme when they pass a Mature Entrance 

Examination (MEE) to be organized between 13th February 2019 to 5th May 2019 (Saturdays and Sundays only) and 20th April 2019 to 5th May 2019 (Stay-In mode) at selected Study Centres throughout the country. Applicants can choose the weekend mode or the Stay-In mode. 

Applicants seeking admission as Mature Candidates must have any one of the following: 

  1. Minimum of WASSCE/SSSCE (i.e D7, E8 or E) or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level Certificate 
  2. NVTI Certificate 
  3. Holders of NABPTEX Certificate or Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Certificate awarded by the Technical Examination Unit of GES. 
  4. Applicants should have a background in the preferred programme. 
  5. Applicants should be at least 25 years old by 30th April, 2019. Applicants should attach copies of birth certificates that are at least five years old at the time of the application. 

NB. Applicants who do not have credit passes in English and Mathematics at either WASSCE/SSSCE or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level would be required to register for and pass special examinations in those subjects. 

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 

Main Papers 

The main examinations for candidates will comprise; 

  1. General Paper 
  2. Aptitude Test 

Special Papers 

Special examinations in Mathematics and English Language for candidates who do not have credit passes at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level (grade 6 or better) or WASSCE/SSSCE (grade C6/D or better). 

SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS 

The cost of an Application Form for Direct Admission to the Diploma and Degree programmes is Two Hundred and Twenty Five Ghana Cedis (GH¢225.00). 

The cost of an Application Form for the Mature Entrance Examination entry into the Diploma and Degree programmes is Three Hundred and Five Ghana Cedis (GH¢305.00) which include the cost of Application Form, Tuition and Examination Fee. 

SALES CENTRES 

The requisite application forms can be obtained from the following places: 

  1. All Branches of Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) Ghana Ltd. 
  2. All Branches of Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) Ghana Ltd. 
  3. All Branches of Zenith Bank Ghana Ltd. 
  4. All Branches of Unibank Ghana Ltd. 
  5. All Branches of Prudential Bank Ltd. 
  6. All Branches of GT Bank 
  7. All branches of ARB APEX Bank and All Rural and Community Banks 
  8. All Regional and Major District Offices of GHANA POST. 

ONLINE APPLICATIONS 

  1. Applicants will be given a receipt containing a pin and serial number at the various Sale Centres. This will be used to complete the Application Form Online. Applicants should take  the receipt to the nearest Study Centre Coordinator for further instructions. 
  2. Online applicants should visit www.ucc.edu.gh, then go to Admissions and click on Apply Online for further instructions. Applicants should then select a DISTANCE application type. 
  3. All applicants are required to provide the following information on the large EMS envelope: (i). application reference number (ii). names in full, no abbreviations accepted (iii). address (iv). study/examination centre (v). region (vi). contact number (vii). programme – which should be handwritten. 
  4. Applicants should ensure that all WASSCE/SSSCE results are verified. A copy of the Confirmation Page together with a copy of Academic Transcript and Certificates should be submitted to the nearest College of Distance Education Study Centre or to Ghana Post Office. 

REGIONAL OFFICES AND STUDY CENTRES OF COLLEGE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION: 

Applicants should submit their completed Application Forms or Enquire about the Sale of Application Forms from the following Regional and Study Centres of the College of Distance Education,University of Cape Coast branches: 

  1. Ashanti : Kumasi Office (Tafo Nhyiaso), Obuasi (Obuasi Snr High Technical Sch), Offinso (Dwamena Akenten SHS), Simms, Serwa Nyarko, KSTS, Mampong Technical College of Education, Manso Abore SHS, KTI, WESCO, KASS, Kumasi T. I. AMASS and Nkawie 

  2. Brong Ahafo - Sunyani Office (Abesim, Asana Junction), Techiman SHS, Dormaa SHS,  Hwidiem SHS, Kintampo SHS, Nkoranza SHS, Drobo SHS and Seikwa. 

  3. Central – Swedru (SWESBU & SWESCO), Assin Foso (Obiri Yeboah SHS), Apam, Breman Asikuma SHS, Dunkwa-On-Offin (Boa Amponsem SHS), Kasoa (Ngleshi Amanfrom SHS), Twifo Praso SHS and Apam SHS; 

  4. Eastern - Koforidua Office (Okorase Junction 10), Oda (Attafuah SHS), Abetifi College of Education, Somanya Sec. Tech., Akwamuman SHS (Akosombo), Begoro Presec SHS, Oyoko Methodist SHS, Ghana Secondary School and IGNIS School Nsawam 

  5. Greater Accra - Accra (Papafio Hills and Zenith College), Ada (Ada College of Education) Tema (Tema SHS); Dansoman (St. Margaret Mary Sec. Tech.) 

  6. Northern -Tamale Office (Vittim), Gambaga (Gambaga Girls SHS); Salaga, Damongo; 

  7. Upper East - Bolgatanga Office (Yikeni on the Navrongo Rd.), Navrongo, Zebilla; 

  8. Upper West - Wa (Wa Sec), Tumu College of Education, Lawra, Nandom; 

  9. Volta – Ho Office (Little Bethlehem), Akatsi (Akatsi College of Education), Jasikan (Jasikan College of Education), Hohoe (St. Teresa’s College of Education 

  10. Western – Takoradi Office (Ntankorful), Tarkwa (Fiaseman SHS), Enchi College of Education, Nsein SHS, Bibiani SHS, Sefwi Dabiso SHS and Juaboso SHS. 

Note the following: 

  1. The closing date for sale of application forms is 26th April, 2019 for MEE Applicants and 29th June, 2019 for DIRECT Applicants. 
  2. All applications should be submitted online. Duly submitted applications will have application numbers auto-generated. 
  3. After purchasing the e-voucher, applicants must be informed to go to the nearest CoDE Study Centre Coordinator to assist them in filling the forms online. The confirmation page should be printed and submitted together with photocopies of certificates, results slips/transcripts to the Co-ordinator soon after submitting online. Application reference numbers should be quoted when communicating with the College. 
  4. Application forms that do not have photocopies of certificates, results slips/final GPA of transcripts will not be processed. 

  5. Keep photocopies of the confirmation page and receipt with a pin and serial numbers for reference purposes. 

  6. No change of programme will be allowed after submission of the application online. 

  7. Foreign applicants will pay their fees in US Dollars. 

Sportsmen and women from the competing universities at the Opening Ceremony

8th Mini GUSA Games Open at Cape Coast Stadium

04 Jan, 2019 By louis Mensah

The Eighth Mini Ghana Universities Sports Association (GUSA) Games have officially commenced at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, who officially opened the Games, welcomed contingents from the competing universities to the University of Coast. Prof. Ampiah said the unique and enormous role sports participation played in the life of every individual could not be underestimated. He prayed that the athletes would exhibit best talents in the sporting disciplines they would be competing in.

 Be Disciplined   

 Prof. Ampiah called on the sportsmen and women to be disciplined adding, “ I humbly appeal to you to refrain from the recent incidence of acts of violence that we have witnessed on some campuses including your younger ones in the senior high schools”.

The Vice-Chancellor congratulated all the participating institutions especially, University of Health and Allied Sciences which was featured in the competition for the first time. He also commended the Organising Committee for ensuring the successful commencement of the games.

 Recruit Sports Men and Women from Universities

 In his address, the Ag. President of GUSA, Dr. Charles Domfeh, said Ghana could only make headways in sports if universities were provided with standard sports infrastructure.  He noted that the universities in Ghana had most of the best sportsmen and women the country could recruit people for the national teams as it was being done in most advanced countries. He commended the government for its decision to situate some of the sports infrastructure in university campuses for the 2023 All African Games.

 FISU Games

 Dr. Domfeh further announced that GUSA would participate in the upcoming Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Games from July 3-14, 2019 in Napoli, Italy. He, therefore, appealed to corporate institutions and individuals to support GUSA to represent Ghana in the competition.

UCC Hosts 8th Mini GUSA Games

The University of Cape Coast is hosting the nine-day competition from January 2-10, 2019 with participating teams from the University of Ghana, University of Education, Winneba, University for Development Studies, University of Mines and Technology, University of Professional Studies, Accra, University of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Energy and Natural Sciences.

 They would be competing in football, volleyball and athletics. The athletics events comprise high jump, pole vault, shot put, long jump hurdles, javelin, discus and triple jump.

 The Omanhene for Oguaa Traditional Council, Osaberima Kwesi Atta II performed the official kick-off for the opening match between UCC and UPSA which ended in 1-1 draw.

Present at the opening ceremony were the Vice-Chancellor of UHAS, Prof. J. Owusu Gyepong, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh (Chair of LOC); immediate past Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro; Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof. Eugene Marfo Darteh, Director of Academic Affairs, Mr. Jeff Onyame; Director of Internal Audit, Mr. Emmanuel P. Owusu, Director of Health Services, Dr. Evans Ekanem some members of the Local Organising Committee.

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New Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh receiving the handing over notes from Prof. George K. T. Oduro

Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh Takes over as Pro Vice-Chancellor

02 Jan, 2019 By louis Mensah

Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh has officially taken over from Prof. George K. T. Oduro, as Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Prof. Edu-Buandoh becomes the first female Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Speaking at the hand-over ceremony, the immediate past Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oduro thanked the Vice-Chancellor for creating an enabling environment for him to carry out his duties.  He expressed gratitude to the University Community for the support during his term of office. “No individual can succeed without the help of others”.

Prof. Oduro advised the new Pro Vice-Chancellor to open up and work with members of the University Community and consult whenever the need arose.  He urged her to be firm in taking decisions and do away with rumour mongering.

On her part, the new Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Edu-Buandoh thanked the University Council for her appointment.  She acknowledged the fact that the responsibility was a huge one and therefore, will need the support of all colleagues. “I will need the support of colleagues to provide the Vice-Chancellor the needed support to realise his vision and the overall vision of UCC”

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, congratulated Prof. Edu-Buandoh on her appointment. He urged her to work hard to achieve her vision for the office which was in line with that of the Vice-Chancellor. He reiterated the call for her to be fair and firm in the discharge of her duties.

Prof. Ampiah announced that, due to the appointment of former Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Edu-Buandoh as the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Francis Eric Amuquandoh, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences has been appointed as the Acting Provost of the College. Prof. Barima Antwi, Vice-Dean of the Faculty has also been appointed as Acting Dean of the Faculty.

Present at the ceremony were some members of Council, Provost of Colleges, some Dean of Faculties/Schools, Directors and some Head of  Departments/Sections/Units.

Profile of Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh

Professor Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, is an Associate Professor of English at the Department of English, University of Cape Coast. She holds a Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ from Komenda Training College; a Diploma of Education, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and a Master of Philosophy Degree in English Language all from the University of Cape Coast. She has a Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (USA) and a PhD in Language, Literacy and Culture from the University of Iowa (USA).  She is a Fulbright Scholar, a DAAD Alumna and an Alumna of the Galilee International Management Institute, Israel. She was the Coordinator of the Communicative Skills Unit, Head of the Department of English, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, and former Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies.  Her research interests are in Discourse Studies, Language and Ideology, and Language and Identity. Prof. Edu-Buandoh has served on many institutional and national committees.

 

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The matriculants swearing the Matriculation oath

UCC Matriculates 2018/2019 Distance Students

28 Dec, 2018 By louis Mensah

The University has matriculated students of the College of Distance Education who were admitted to pursue various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through distance for the 2018/2019 academic year.

Statistics

A total of 15, 734 students comprising 14, 263 undergraduates and 1, 471 postgraduates were matriculated across the various zones in the country. In terms of gender distribution, the figure is made up of   8, 239 males and 7, 491. The undergraduate programmes comprise 7,373 males and 6, 890 females whiles 866 males and 605 females are pursuing postgraduate programmes. The number of undergraduates offering Education programmes is 10, 383 and those offering Business is 3,880.  For the postgraduate studies, 554 are offering Education programmes whiles 917 are pursuing Business programmes.

Increase in Female Admissions

Speaking at the ceremony in Cape Coast, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, was happy to note that the number of female students had increased whiles that of men had dropped as compared to last year’s figure. “The percentage of undergraduate men that entered the University through the distance mode has dropped from 53.2%, in the 2017/2018 academic year to 48.3% in the 2018/2019 academic year. This shows an increase in 1.5% of female population over last year’s increase of 0.9%” he stated.

Prof. Ampiah congratulated the women for exceeding last year’s admission enrolment adding that “I am happy that the prediction for improvement over last year’s percentage has been attained” Prof. Ampiah noted that the University was gradually moving towards a 50:50 gender ratio for admission of students into the Distance Education programme which he explained had significant socio-economic implications for the family and the society in general. He urged women in the working class to take advantage of the convenience and flexibility distance education offered and enrol to improve their economic, political and social lots.

Virtual Classroom

The Vice-Chancellor announced that plans were far advanced by the College to roll out a virtual classroom facility for postgraduate studies. He indicated that the facility would enable students to access lectures wherever they found themselves.

New Programmes

Prof. Ampiah said following the restructuring of the College some programmes which were offered on the mainstream have been approved to be rolled out through distance mode. “ “This will enable students to easily transfer their credits from the distance mode to the regular mode or vice versa,” he explained. He announced that the Bachelor of Early Childhood has been introduced whiles the Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Management Studies programmes have been replaced with B.Sc. (Marketing), B.Sc. (Finance), BSc. (Human Resource Management), and B.Sc. (Accounting).

Prof. Ampiah noted that programmes from the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences would be mounted on distance in the future. “The intention is to bring on board as many programmes as possible that are run in the conventional system to the distance mode so that applicants will have a variety in the choice of programmes,” he explained.

Decentralisation of CoDE's Services

The Vice-Chancellor informed the students that most of the activities of the College have been decentralised to the regional offices. He asked them to go to the regional offices to address their issues. “Regional Coordinators are available at all these offices to address the needs of students at the first instance before any issue is referred to the centre in Cape Coast” he added. He told them that Assistant Registrars were being appointed to the regional centres to take charge of all administrative issues adding that “I will encourage you to make maximum use of these services and use the staff at the Regional Offices in order to reduce the risk of travelling all the way to Cape Coast”.

Prof. Ampiah indicated that the Student Records Management Unit of the College had developed an online Student Support System to allow students to communicate their complaints to the College for quick and prompt redress. He urged the students to also make maximum use of the service.

Advice to Matriculants

The Vice-Chancellor reminded the students that the distance education programme was not like the conventional mode where students had a lot of time to themselves for their academic work. “You will have to make a lot of sacrifices to enable you complete the programme on schedule and also be successful. Those ahead of you have done it so you can also do it,” he advised them. He asked them to manage their time very well, especially those who had to combine work with family life.

On library Services, Prof. Ampiah said the University provided both physical and virtual library services as well as support services for distance students in their research work. He entreated them to take advantage of the unique opportunity to improve themselves. “A new chapter has opened in your life and what you will become in future will depend on what you make of the experiences you go through from now. At the end of your programme, we expect you to offer quality service to your families, society and the country at large” he urged them.

Zones for the Matriculation

The matriculation ceremony was held in three zones of CoDE thus, Southern Zone, Middle and Northern Zones. For the Southern Zone the matriculation ceremony was held in two centres. Students from the Central and Western Regions had their matriculation in Cape Coast whiles students Greater Accra and Volta Regions converged in Accra for the ceremony.

Middle Zone’s matriculation was held in Kumasi for students from Ashanti and Brong Ahafo Regions as well as some part of the Eastern Region. The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro spoke on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor. In the Northern Zone, distance students from Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions had their matriculation ceremony at the Tamale for the matriculation ceremony.

Officials of CID with UCC delegation

UCC Department of Forensic Sciences to Mentor CID Detective Training Academy

28 Dec, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has expressed interest to collaborate with the University of Cape Coast’s Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS) to train its personnel.

As part of the collaboration, the Department of Forensic Sciences will mentor the CID Detective Training Academy (DTA) to run programmes at the certificate to the postgraduate levels.

In view of this development, a delegation from the University visited the CID Headquarters in Accra on Friday 21st December, 2018 to interact with the Director General and top officials of the CID. The delegation from UCC was led by the Head of Department of Forensic Sciences, Dr. Richmond Afoakwah who was accompanied by the Head of Institutional Affiliation Office, Mr. Justice Agyenim Boateng and Ms. Fiona Kudiabor of the Department of Forensic Sciences.

The officials from the CID Headquarters were DCOP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, Director-General, CID, ACP George Tweneboah, Deputy Director-General, CID, ACP Joseph Gyamera Oklu, Director of Operations, CID, ACP Frederick Kwadwo Agyei, Interpol, DSP (Rev) Emelia Nana Yeboah, Staff Officer to DG, CID, and Supt. Benjamin Affisah, Commandant of the Detective Training Academy.

Welcome Address from CID Director-General

Welcoming the delegation from UCC, the Director-General of CID, DCOP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, said the Police Training Schools had a challenge with accreditation and therefore, certificates awarded to personnel who go through such training were not academically recognised. She noted the collaboration with UCC was to obtain accreditation for the programmes being ran by the CID Detective Training Academy for its personnel. “Our aim is to get accreditation for all the training schools starting with the Detective Training Academy,” she stated. 

DCOP Addo-Danquah said the CID was poised to become one of the best investigative bodies in the world, hence, the need to upgrade the training of personnel to meet world standards. She indicated that with UCC Department of Forensic Sciences on board, she was confident that personnel would receive the requisite training to enhance their levels of professionalism in detecting and minimizing crime in the country.  She thanked the officials from UCC for coming and indicated her team’s preparedness to collaborate with UCC to make this dream a reality.

UCC is Well-Positioned to Provide Quality Training to CID Personnel

Responding, the Dr. Afoakwah said, his department has been collaborating with the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies in the country for some time now and assured the Director General of mentoring the CID Detective Training Academy to produce quality personnel not only for the Ghana Police Service but other security forces in the country and beyond.

Dr. Afoakwah explained that in his interaction with the Inspector-General of Ghana Police Service, Mr. David Asante-Apeatu, the IGP has repeatedly highlighted his vision to revamp the CID through training of highly skilled and motivated personnel who were positioned to effectively investigate crime. He was, therefore, very delighted that the CID boss had taken this initiative to bring meaning to the IGP’s vision. He noted that UCC was well-positioned with competent faculty and facilities to bring the vision of the IGP into reality. “We need a police service capable of investigating crime in whatever form it may be, and with this collaboration, you are assured of quality training that will provide personnel with relevant skill set to deal with crime in the country,” he assured.

Introduction of Bachelor Programme in Police Science

The Head of DFS, indicated that the Department would soon introduce a Bachelor programme in Police Science to train a pool of highly skilled graduates from which the Police Service and other security agencies could recruit to serve in special areas of their operation. “I must add that we involved some top officials from the Police Service to assist us in drafting the curriculum,” he stated.

Affiliation  & Academic Processes for Academic Programmes

On his part the Head of Institutional Affiliation Office, Mr. Justice Agyenim Boateng, explained that any academic programme from Diploma level and above was regulated by the National Accreditation Board (NAB), however the University on its own is mandated to approve certificate level programmes. “So if the current programme at the Detective Training Academy is a certificate level one, then UCC Academic Board will be the approving authority. This means that we can work around the clock to get the programme approved as soon as possible since National Accreditation Board’s involvement will not be required” he clarified. He also noted that before the affiliation could be granted for the collaboration to begin, a team from UCC would have to assess facilities at the training academy to ensure they are up to standard and also make recommendations for upgrade if need be.

Mr. Boateng further explained that the University would review the curriculum to conform to best practice around the world and NAB standards before approving it and finally granting affiliation. He said all these rigorous processes were to ensure that quality would not be compromised adding that “You are aware that UCC does not compromise on its quality standards and because of that our products are highly sought for in Ghana and beyond”.

At the end of the deliberation a consensus was reached that the programme would initially begin at the certificate level for personnel of the CID. Other advanced level training programmes will be drafted for the benefit of Senior CID personnel. It was also agreed that Dr. Afoakwah would liaise with the Commandant of the Detective Training Academy, Supt. Benjamin Affisah to review the existing curriculum. Supt. Affisah would conduct infrastructure audit of the facilities at the Training Academy and also prepare a tentative budget for running the programme.

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Researchers with participants of the workshop

Department of Agric. Engineering Trains Two Communities on Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato in Gari-Processing

28 Dec, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Department of Agricultural Engineering under the School of Agriculture has held a training programme on processing Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) with gari.

The Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato known locally as “Apomudzin Santom" was discovered by a team of researchers from the Department of Agricultural Engineering.

OFSPS is Rich in Vitamin A

Welcoming participants to the training, the Dean, School of Agriculture, Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako, stated that due to high the prevalence ‘Vitamin A’ deficiency in Ghana, there was a rise in the incidence of blindness, child mortality, maternal mortality and other related diseases. In order to curb this situation, he recommended the consumption of OFSP which he explained was rich in “Vitamin A”. “Planting and processing the Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato in Gari-processing will not only provide good nutrients to the body but will also create job opportunities for the individual who will pursue it,” he pointed out.

OFSPS Can be Processed with other Food Items

The Principal Investigator of the research project, Prof. Ernest Ekow Abano, indicated that investigation has revealed that people prefer consuming processed OFSP mixed with other food products hence the decision to use the fortified food method.  He described the fortified food method as a way of adding OFSP in the regular food that people eat such as gari, kenkey, fruit juice, pastries among others.

Highlighting the importance of using the OFSP, he noted that “they are rich in beta-carotene; serves as colourant, and the production and processing of OFSP and provide job opportunities.” He advised gari-processors to keep the OFSP fortified-gari from direct sunlight and cover it with light-tight materials when being carried or transported. 

Prof. Ernest Ekow Abano commended the participants for their contribution and participation in the training. He noted that apart from reducing the Vitamin A Deficiency and its’ related issues with OFSP fortified food in Ghana, it was important to consider the production and processing of OFSP as full business opportunities.

Benefits and Dynamics of Fermentation Processing of OFSP

Speaking on the benefits and dynamics of fermentation in processing OFSP with cassava, a member of the research team, Dr. Enoch Quayson, stated that it was very important to allow the materials to go through fermentation because that would help drain out water and cause certain chemical reactions. According to him, “it will help give good taste and aroma to the food; increase beta-carotene and give appealing yellow colour to food.” He cautioned that though fermentation was indispensable, it should not exceed the stipulated time before frying.

Business Potential of OFSP

On the issues of business, a member of the research team, Dr. Martin Bosompem, admonished the participants to always determine the key actors of OFSP in gari-processing; identify the key factors to consider in gari-processing and to keep simple records of their day-to-day activities. Stressing on record keeping, he said that it was the only means through which one could realise his/her returns in business.  “Always remember, we trade for profit, but not with the interest of cheating others or being cheated,” he advised.

Emphasising the record keeping, another member of the research team, Mrs. Margaret Forson, advised the participants that for the purpose of determining one’s profits and losses, they must always keep take notes of every activity as far as the processing was concerned.

Participants for the training programme were made up of OFSP growers from Domenase in Komenda and gari processors from Duakor community near UCC South Campus.

 

 

 

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The team presenting a hamper to Mr. Daniel Turkson, formerly of the Documentation and Information Section

Registrars’ Office Senior Members Welfare Association Visits Retired Senior Colleagues

28 Dec, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Registrars’ Office Senior Members Welfare Association has visited retired senior colleagues who once worked under the Office of the Registrar.

 Explaining the purpose of the visit, the Director of Human Resource, Rev. Isaac Baafi Sarbeng who is chairman of the Association said the programme was initiated to reconnect with the retired Senior Members of the University to show love, care and also recognise their exceptional contributions to the growth of the University. 

Retired senior members who were visited included Rev. Dawson Amoah, Mr. Daniel Turkson, Ms. Agnes Gyimah and Mr. Anthony Kommey.    Each of them was presented a hamper and undisclosed.  The retired senior administrators expressed gratitude for the initiative and wished that it would be sustained and extended to other colleagues. They also commended the Registrars’ Office Senior Members Welfare Association for remembering them.

 The President of Ghana Association of University Administrators-UCC Chapter (GAUA) , Mr. Kwabena Antwi-Konadu, extended greetings to the ‘old senior citizens’ on behalf of members.   

Amongst the visiting team were Mr. David Larbi, Mrs. Esther R. Ababio, Mrs. Alberta Yaa Graham, Mr. Alfred Attafuah and Ms. Evelyn Osam-Pinako.

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Performance at the Carols Service

UCC Holds 2018 Carols Service

28 Dec, 2018 By louis Mensah

Members of the University Community were treated to great musical performances at the 2018 edition of Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols Service.

Speaking at the Service, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, on behalf of the University Council and Management, acknowledged faculty and support staff for their continuous dedication, commitment and support throughout the year. He also thanked the entire student body for playing a commendable role in ensuring a successful semester. “For those who won several awards for the University, particularly, our gallant sports men, we appreciate you,” he said.

 Prof. Ampiah acknowledged the fact that all the successes of the University would not have been possible without the efforts of faculty and support staff and therefore, expressed gratitude to them for their contribution, commitment and hard work. “Although both of us have unanswered prayers, as we enter into 2019, we must use our time wisely and move forward as decisively and swiftly as we can,” he noted. He indicated, that could only be possible if all staff were dedicated to their duties assigned to them.”

Prof. Ampiah thanked the surrounding communities for their peaceful co-existence with the University. He advised everyone to be moderate in everything he/she would during the festive season and to lend a helping hand to the needy. He wished everyone peace, love, joy, divine favour, long life, good health, prosperity, success and Happy Christmas.  

Explaining the purpose of the ceremony, the Chairman of the Chaplaincy Board, Prof. Seth Asare-Danso, stated that the Carols Service was organised to help prepare and usher members of the University Community into the Christmas Season. He urged the audience to “Feel free and dance, and enjoy yourself”.

Performing at the service were the UCC Mass Choir, Voices of Accountability Choir, Central Vocal Ensemble, Joyful Way Incorporated, Gregorian Choir and GNAAS Choir.  Riddick Sax and Mercy Akyianu also thrilled the audience to some Christmas tunes and carols.

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New Regional GBC Director with the Vice-Chancellor

New Regional Director of GBC Visits UCC

28 Dec, 2018 By louis Mensah

The new Central Regional Director of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Mr. George Adu Boampong, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah.

Explaining the purpose of the visit, the Central Regional Human Resource Manager of GBC, Mr. Frederick Ofori-Nimako, said the visit was to introduce the new Regional Director to the Vice-Chancellor and the University Community.

On his part, Prof.  Ampiah welcomed the Director and his team to the University. He commended GBC for upholding the ethics of the journalism profession and indicated that “though there are lots of media reportage in the system both genuine and false, GTV has always complied with the ethics of journalism”. He assured GBC of the University’s collaboration through ATL FM.     

The new GBC Regional Director, Mr. Mr. George Adu Boampong, acknowledged the warm reception given him and promised the Vice-Chancellor that his outfit would continue to collaborate with the University to enhance its image.

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Some of the retired staff of UCC at the event

UCC Pensioners’ Association Climaxes Activities for 2018 with “Get-Together Party”

28 Dec, 2018 By louis Mensah

The UCC Pensioners’ Association has climaxed activities for 2018 with the ‘End of Year Get-Together Party’.

Welcoming all members to the function, the Vice-Chairman of the Association, Mr. Edwin Asamoah, commended members for actively participating and contributing towards the betterment of the Association over the past years. He urged members to be confident in the leadership, saying “our meetings have recorded increase in our membership, which means that we have grown and will continue to grow in our membership.” He further acknowledged the presence of sister associations such as Teacher Education Workers Union (TEWU), Senior Staff Association of Universities in Ghana (SSUAG), and thanked them specially, for their financial supports.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, who was also the guest of honour, admonished the leadership and membership of the association to demonstrate care for each other by meeting and getting-together. It is good to reflect on our lives in order to make good decisions in life and being together gives comfort.” He said the current membership strength of 120 was a sign of growth for the association. He promised to host the UCC Pensioners’ Association their End of Year Get-Together Party at the Vice-Chancellors’ Lodge in 2019. “The year 2018 is almost ending and it’s my prayer that we live long to meet 2019 with full strength, good health and prosperity – “Afehyia pa oo!!” he prayed.

The Chairman, National Pensioners Association – Cape Coast branch, Mr. John A. Afful said “being a pensioner is not a curse, but the entire society may treats you in banks, hospitals and other places to fill as if you are under a spell. Therefore, we need to be strong and resilient.” He urged all the pensioners to join forces to prompt the government to help create enabling environment for all pensioners in the country.

Highlighting some of the events for 2018, the Secretary of Pensioners’ Association, Mr. Francis Darko, there have been health talks; first Memorial Service for 13 departed members; social talks and the first Christmas Carols Service. He reported that the association received a donation of GHC 10,000 from the Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah;

He urged members of the association to attend meetings and stay united, and also support the leadership to promote the welfare of members.

 A representative of the Welfare Section, Mrs. Gifty Kodzi, stated that every retiree from UCC was at heart and therefore, “the University has introduced a programme to pay visit to all retirees, and this occurs every year.” She added that the programme was currently in force to reach every retiree to express love and show support for their meritorious services to the University.  

Commending members of the Association, the Chairman of TEWU, Mr. Stephen Williams advised them to continue doing great things to support each other because in his view, “life begins at seventy (70),” and wished them “Afehyia pa”!

 The Acting Chairman of SSAUG, Mr. Charles Amos Odoom, on behalf his association assured the pensioners of their support. He said the SSAUG had already donated GHC 1,000.00 to support the Association.

 Thanking God for how far he has brought the entire membership of the Association, the Chairman for the occasion, Nana Kweku Enu III, Chief of Kokoado, commended the pioneers of the association for their hard work and toil. He charged the current leadership to continue the good work the pioneers started.

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