The Office of the Dean of Students’ Affairs, University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held a day's orientation for fresh sandwich students.
The programme aimed at orienting students on course registration, regulations for junior members, campus security services, the programme duration, Academic programmes, policies and regulations, as well as Library Services for students.
It also included meeting with Hall Management, education on Covid-19 protocols and knowing the UCC Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures.
Addressing the students, the Vice-Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof. Edem Amenumey, took the students through the regulations for junior members. He spoke to the students on Demonstration, Rallies, Assemblies and Procession (DRAP) on and off the campus. He also urged them to desist from the use of narcotics on campus.
Vice Dean of Students’ Affairs- UCC, Prof. Edem Amenumey speaking at the orientation
Prof Amenumey reiterated the need for all students to adhere to the Covid-19 safety protocols at all public gatherings.
On Campus Security Services, the Head of Security, Col. Rtd Joseph K. Baah Tsiquaye, advised the students to take personal security seriously on campus. He entreated them to secure their doors when going out and also engage in other forms of security when attending activities outside the University.
"Anytime you are moving out of the room, lock the door to avoid robbery. So take good care of your iPhones and laptops" he advised.
Head of Security-UCC, Col. Rtd Joseph K. Baah Tsiquaye speaking at the orientation
He cautioned them not to walk alone especially in dark alleys during the night and assured that Campus Security would continue to protect the lives and properties of students.
Col Tsiquaye advised them to be wary of fraudsters who parade themselves as pastors to defraud unsuspecting students.
Dignitaries at the orientation event
Other resource persons at the event included the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Prof. Sarah Darkwa; an Assistant Registrar at the Directorate of Academic Affairs, Ms Evelyn Osam Pinanko and an Assistant Registrar at the Office of the Dean of Students, Mrs. Afua Anima Ntow.
Source: Documentation and Information-UCC