CoDE-UCC produces pioneer Switch 3.1 Programme graduates

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has graduated the first batch of the 3-semester career-oriented programme known as the SWITCH 3.1.

Run by the College of Distance Education (CoDE) UCC, the programme offers specialisations in various fields, including Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, English, Management, and Home Economics.

These fields were carefully selected to align with national priorities and address gaps in teaching expertise across Ghana.

The first cohort of 1,736 students were enrolled on the programme in October 2023. Out of the number, 1,407 students, representing 81%, duly graduated during the 7th Session of the 57th Congregation.

In a speech read on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, he said the prime objective of the programme was to empower teachers, enhance educational outcomes, and contribute to the development of Ghana's education system.

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Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene delivering the Vice-Chancellor’s address

The Vice-Chancellor said the graduates, upon completing the programme, were well-equipped to lead positive change in their communities and advised them to put the knowledge acquired to good use and create jobs for themselves.

He urged the students to be innovative and drive social impact, as they were entrusted with the University's legacy.

He reaffirmed UCC’s steadfastness in its vision of becoming an internationally renowned institution for teacher education and research.

The Vice-Chancellor congratulated the graduates for their hard work and determination and added that they had reached that pivotal milestone not only for themselves but also for their spouses, parents, and guardians.

He reminded them that through their education, they had expanded their knowledge and reshaped their outlook on life, and therefore urged them to use the experiences gained as the launch pad for their future success.