The Committee on University Policies of the University of Cape Coast has presented its report to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong.
The Committee was set up to identify and validate all existing and draft policies of the University to meet global standards.
Giving a remark, the Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Kwabena Sarfo Sarfo-Kantankah, said the Committee in the execution of its work held several meetings; interacted with office holders and members of the University Community as well as existing documents and the University website.
Prof. Sarfo-Kantankah indicated that the Committee consulted existing documents of UCC and identified national policies which are related to some aspects of the operations of the University.
According to Prof. Sarfo-Kantankah, the Committee recommended among others that the University must set up a Policy Development and Monitoring Committee as a standing sub-committee of the Academic Board to manage all policy related issues.
Prof. Sarfo-Kantankah briefing the Vice-Chancellor on the activities of the Committee on University Policies.
“In addition to the list of existing policies and the drafts, the committee recommended additional policies that will boost the University’s position in future impact rankings. Some of these policies should be standalone while a number of them could be merged with the existing policies” he noted.
Aside the policies, the committee further recommended the appointment of a safety officer to ensure the overall safety and well-being of the university community. He expressed gratitude to the committee’s efforts to ensure that the University’s policies align with the latest regulatory requirements and industry best practices. This will undoubtedly strengthen the University's position and reputation as a leader in tertiary education.
The Vice-Chancellor commended the Chairman and members of the committee for their dedication and commitment of to the task assigned them. “Your hard work and collaborative spirit have truly set a high standard for policy development and governance at our institution” he added.
He was optimistic that the committee’s report would serve as a valuable reference for refining the University’s policy framework. “As we now move forward to review and implement the recommendations outlined in your report, I have no doubt that the University Community will benefit immensely from your hard work” he added.
Source: Documentation and Information Section