The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has inaugurated 4 University Council approved Committees, and a Team that have been tasked to perform various functions for the University. Members of the Committees were drawn from diverse backgrounds, with varied experiences and expertise which are relevant to the corporate agenda of the University of Cape Coast. 

The Committees/Team are:

• University of Cape Coast 60th Anniversary Planning Committee, 
• University of Cape Coast 2016 Statutes Review Committee, 
• Committee on Naming of Monuments, 
• University of Cape Coast Strategic Plan Review Committee, 
• Team to write the History of the University of Cape Coast.

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor said that he and his team were determined to harness the collective expertise of members of the University community to help consolidate the gains already chalked as a University. The Vice-Chancellor also indicated that the year 2022 will be a significant year in the history of the University as UCC will be celebrating 60 years as an institution of higher learning. 

The Membership and Terms of Reference (ToR) for each of the Committees/Team are as follows:

University of Cape Coast 60th Anniversary Planning Committee

Prof. L.K. Sam-Amoah – Chairman

Prof. Rosemond Boohene - Member

Mr. Kobina Sam Bentsi-Enchill -Member

Dr. (Mrs.) Salome Amissah-Essel (UTAG Representative) -Member

Mrs. Charity Abraham (GAUA Representative) -Member

Major (Rtd) Kofi Baah Bentum -Member

Mr. George Amfo-Antiri -Member

Mr. Johnny Bansah -Member

Mr. Sandy Kumi-Sinatra (SSA-UoG Representative) -Member

Ms. Paulina Agrichaab (TEWU Representative) -Member

Mr. Elijah Adu Gyamfi (GRASAG Representative) -Member

Mr. Samuel Takyi (SRC Representative) - Member

Mrs. Priscilla Baaba Bansah -Member/Secretary

The Committee’s Terms of Reference (ToR) are as follows:

1. To plan a year of activities that will climax in October 2022.
2. To identify sources of and avenues for funds to finance the erection of a monument to commemorate the Anniversary.
3. To plan a programme for the launching of the Anniversary celebrations.
4. To submit a post celebrations report to Management of the University.

University of Cape Coast 2016 Statutes Review Committee

Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah -Chairman

Prof. Peter Kojo Grant -Member

Dr. Theresa Addai Munumkum -Member

Dr. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi (UTAG Representative) -Member

Mr. Kwabena Antwi-Konadu (GAUA Representative) -Member

Mr. Solomon Faakye -Member

Mr. Benjamin Andoh -Member

Mr. Sandy Kumi-Sinatra (SSA-UoG Representative) -Member

Mr. Benjamin Mensah-Gorman (TEWU Representative) -Member

Academic Board Representative (Professorial) -Member

Academic Board Representative (Non-Professorial) -Member

Mr. Constantine Kudzezi -Member

Mr. Emmanuel Aidoo -Member/Secretary

The Committee’s Terms of Reference (ToR) are as follows:

1. To critically study the University of Cape Coast 2016 Statutes with a view to improve the arrangements of statutes/provisions to ensure consistency and also clarify grey areas.
2. To draft revised Statutes for consideration by the Academic Board in the first instance and then by Council.
3. To submit its Report, including the Draft Statutes, within six (6) months of its inauguration.

Committee on Naming of Monuments

Prof. Henrietta Abane -Chairman

Prof. K. Gyimah -Member

Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng (UTAG Representative) -Member

Prof. De-Valera N. Y. M. Botchway -Member

Mr. Emmanuel Paul Owusu (GAUA Representative) -Member

Mrs. Alberta Yaa Graham -Member

Mr. Jonas Yengnibeh -Member

Mrs. Priscilla Baaba Bansah – Member

Mr. Dickson Y.S. Amedahe (SSA-UoG Representative) - Member

Mr. Benjamin Mensah-Gorman (TEWU Representative) -Member

Mr. John Kojo Sam -Member/Secretary

The Committee’s Terms of Reference (ToR) are as follows:

1. To identify yet-to-be-named Monuments including buildings and structures of the University.
2. To propose names for the unnamed buildings, monuments and structures giving justification for each proposal.
3. To submit a report to management within three months of the Committee’s inauguration.

University of Cape Coast Strategic Plan Review Committee

Prof. Daniel Agyapong -Chairman

Prof. Edward Marfo-Yiadom -Member

Prof. Seth Asare Danso (CoES Rep.) -Member

Prof. (Mrs) Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah (CoHAS Rep.) -Member

Dr. David Wellington Essaw (CHLS Rep.) -Member

Dr. Samuel Yaw Ampofo -Member

Prof. Ernest Yankson (CANS Rep.) -Member

Prof. Frederick Ato Armah -Member

Prof. Emmanuel K. Gyimah -Member

Dr. Mac-Anthony Cobblah -Member

Dr. Vincent Assanful (UTAG Rep.) -Member

Mr. Felix Adu-Poku (GAUA Rep.) -Member

Mr. Enoch Mensah-Williams (SSA-UoG Rep.) -Member

Ms. Paulina Agrichaab (TEWU Rep.) -Member

Mr. Eric Adjei (GRASAG Rep.) -Member

Mr. Christopher E. Dadson (SRC Rep.) -Member

Mrs. Juliana Audria Dankwa -Member/Secretary 

The Committee’s Terms of Reference (ToR) are as follows:

1. To review the existing Strategic Plan of the University of Cape Coast (2018-2022) taking into consideration inputs from the various Departments, Faculties, Schools, Directorates and Colleges.
2. To draft a Five-Year (2023-2027) strategic plan for the University of Cape Coast.
3. To submit its report, including the Draft Strategic Plan (2023-2027), within six (6) months of its inauguration

Team to write the History of the University of Cape Coast

Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng -Leader

Prof. Wilson Yayoh -Member

Prof. De-Valera N. Y. M. Botchway -Member

Dr. S. Y. Boadi-Siaw - Member

Dr. Augustine Osei-Duah -Member/Secretary

The Team’s Terms of Reference (ToR) are as follows:

1. To update the Book titled “A History of the University of Cape Coast: Fifty years of Excellence in Tertiary Education (1962-2012)” to cover the period 1962-2022.
2. To submit the completed work within 8 months of its inauguration.