The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has received the Secretary-General and Chief Executive of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Prof. Colin Riordan who visited the University to learn more about its international work.
The meeting was also to discuss how the ACU can add value to the longstanding international networks of UCC.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Mrs. Rosemond Aboagyewaa Boohene, gave an overview of the varied international collaborations the University has enjoyed over the years with universities across the globe. She noted that UCC placed a high premium on its relationship with its collaborators and has enjoyed diverse academic exchanges.
Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Mrs. Rosemond Aboagyewaa Boohene
Prof. Riordan indicated that the ACU had given scholarships to about 7,000 students in commonwealth nations and plans were far advanced to offer scholarships to students to read PhD programmes.
He expressed contentment with UCC’s agenda to ensure that all faculty members engaged in the services of the University were PhD holders. He indicated that it was a laudable move by the University to build a robust and formidable teaching team.
The two sides discussed enhancing cooperation between the two institutions and exchanged views on several issues of mutual interest.
Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong
Prof. Boampong, on his part, commended Prof. Riordan on his appointment as the Secretary-General and Chief Executive of the ACU. He said UCC has had a long-standing relationship with the ACU with several faculty members enjoying wide-ranging academic scholarships. He noted that in furtherance to deepening the already existing collaboration, UCC stands ready for its students and faculty to benefit from the PhD scholarships that the ACU would offer.
Prof. Riordan, who was accompanied by the Membership Engagement Coordinator-Africa for ACU, Mr. Adeniyi Emmanuel, was presented with some souvenirs from UCC and later given an extensive tour of the University.
Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong presenting a bag of souvenirs to Secretary-General and Chief Executive of ACU, Prof. Colin Riordan. Looking on is the Membership Engagement Coordinator-Africa for ACU, Mr. Adeniyi Emmanuel
Present at the meeting with the Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC were the Provost of the College of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof. Martin Ekor, and a Deputy Director for the Directorate of Research Innovation and Consultancy, Dr. Brandford Bervell.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC