The reconstituted Governing Council of the University of Cape Coast has been inaugurated at a ceremony at the Ministry of Education in Accra.
The inauguration became necessary following the end of the term of the previous Council on July 2019.
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency, Stephanie S. Sullivan, has paid a working visit to the University to strengthen the relationship between the Embassy and UCC.
Receiving the Ambassador, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof Dora F. Edu-Buandoh, noted that the University over the years has had a cordial relationship with the Government of the US and other academic institutions through the Embassy.
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), UCC Chapter has held a handing-over and swearing-in ceremony for newly-elected executives.
A five-member delegation from the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) of the University of Cape Coast participated in the second ACE Impact Workshop in Dakar, Senegal from September 24 -27, 2019.
The workshop, organised by the World Bank and coordinated by the Association of African Universities (AAU), saw the participation of forty-six (46) Centres of Excellence from across Africa involving twelve (12) countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea, Cote D’Ivoire, Togo, Cameroon, Djibouti, Senegal, and Niger.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, has indicated that the University trains its students to become responsible citizens who will contribute to national development in a patriotic and result-oriented manner.
He noted that it was the expectation of the University that its students would imbibe the virtues of self-discipline and care, good mode of dressing, general comportment and fidelity to their studies and work before they enter into the world of work.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, has noted that the University continues to chart innovative paths to respond to international needs through teaching, research and community engagement.
Prof. Ampiah explained that the University had continued to significantly transform its knowledge base, mode of delivery and academic support, especially for graduate studies.
The Vice-Chancellor made these remarks at the fifth session of the 52nd Congregation for the School of Graduate Studies.
Hundreds of people patronised the 2019 Open Day Exhibition held at the forecourt of the Sam Jonah Library as part of activities for the 52nd Congregation.
The event, which is held annually, served as an opportunity for the general public to acquaint themselves with research works, discoveries, as well as projects being undertaken by various departments in the University.
The Health Finance Committee under the Chairmanship of the Provost, College of Distance Education, Prof. Isaac Galyuon, has presented its report to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah
According to the Chairman, the report was conducted to “review the refund policy and health financing for staff and dependents of the University of Cape Coast and make appropriate recommendations.”
The College of Humanities and Legal Studies, UCC, has organised a ceremonial cocktail to celebrate its First Class graduands.
The event was also to congratulate and appreciate the graduands for their academic hard work.
The Faculty of Social Sciences has held a handing-over ceremony to usher in new Dean and Heads of Department of the Faculty.
In his acceptance speech, the new Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Akwasi Kumi-Kyereme, appealed the new HoDs to actively endeavour to include other staff to help reposition the Faculty by using innovative teaching methods to deliver. The Dean, again advised faculty members that, “Let us promptly address our challenges for efficient and effective redress.
