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UCC Primary School Marks 55th Speech and Prize Giving Day

20 Dec, 2022 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Primary School has held its 55th Speech and Prize Giving Day on the theme, "58 years of Quality Primary Education: Expanding the Frontiers." 

Speaking at the event, the Director of the Directorate of Public Affairs (DPA)-UCC, Major (rtd) Kofi Baah-Bentum, called on all school children to develop the habit of reading to help broaden their knowledge and horizons. While outlining the benefits pupils stood to obtain through reading, he mentioned that if children read a lot of books in addition to their lessons in the classroom, it would help them build a wide vocabulary to enhance their reading and writing skills and help them perform brilliantly at school.

Major Bentum, who chaired the function, advised the pupils to be focused and spend more time with their books rather than watching television programmes which would not benefit them. He admonished the pupils to take their academic work seriously, and follow good morals and values to make them better citizens.

The Director of DPA-UCC also entreated all stakeholders to help in the character-building and discipline of children.

For her part, the Headmistress of the School, Mrs Georgina Aglobitse, in her report, expressed her gratitude to the various stakeholders of the school for their contributions to the enviable records of the school so far. She also made particular mention of the sterling performance of some pupils of the school in recent times at the National Spelling Bee competition which had further positioned the school in good light. 

She noted the School had produced great men and women in enviable positions around the globe and charged all to support the vision of the School to continue to improve its laurels. 

Mrs. Aglobitse also urged parents to visit the school regularly to enquire about the performance of their children so that they would be able to assist them to improve on their academic performance.

She mentioned inadequate furniture, security issues, leaking roofs and indiscipline as some of the challenges militating against the school. 

"Management and PTA are working assiduously to have these challenges ameliorated" she added. 

The headteacher thanked the management of the University and parents for their continuous support of the school. 

Awards 

The 55th Speech and Prize Giving Day saw deserving teachers and pupils of the school being honoured for distinguishing themselves in their line of work and studies.

In all, one hundred and twenty pupils from both lower and upper primary received awards. The deserving pupils were presented with certificates of honour as an acknowledgement of their good academic performance.

The event was attended by the Vice Chancellor of the Cape Coast Technical University, Very Rev. Prof. Ing. Owusu Sekyere; College Registrar of the College of Distance Education (CoDE-UCC), Mr. Elliot Nyieku, the Head of the Transport Section-UCC, Mr. Frederick Baidoo, amongst others.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Vice Chancellor ends working visit to India

20 Dec, 2022 By DIS

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has paid a working visit to the Republic of India under the Academician Visitor Programme of India Council for Cultural Relations.

Whilst in India, Prof. Boampong visited the Banaras Hindu University, where he was received by the Vice Chancellor Professor Jain.

The two Vice-Chancellors discussed areas of collaboration, including History, Music and Dance, as well as Medicine.

At NIIT University, Prof. Boampong was received by VS Rao, the Vice-Chancellor of NIIT University.

Prof. Vajja Sambasiva Rao welcomed Prof. Boampong and his accompanying delegation, stressing the keenness of NIIT University to develop the historical relations between their universities.

The meeting also discussed possible areas of collaboration in an area such as Engineering, particularly pharmaceutical engineering, computer engineering and artificial intelligence.

Gujarat University

At Gujarat University (GU), Prof. Boampong called on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Himanshu Pandya, at his office.

The two Vice-Chancellors signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between their respective universities to collaborate in areas of Business Incubator and Design Thinking, Biomedical and Biotechnology, Medicinal Chemistry, Research, Physics, Blue Economy and Foreign Trade as well as International Business.

Receiving the UCC-Vice Chancellor and his delegation, Prof. Himanshu Pandya expressed delight at the visit and pledged his university’s support towards a fruitful collaboration between the two institutions.

Prof Boampong on his part was optimistic that a strong partnership could be forged between the two universities for mutual benefit.  The delegation was shown around the University and visited places such as the International Office, the School of Molecular Sciences and the Business Incubator. The team also met some Ghanaian students studying at GU. 

Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) of Baroda

In a related development, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong interacted with the Vice-Chancellor of the Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) of Baroda, Prof. Srivastava.

The two universities agreed to collaborate in Music and Dance; Sociology and Social Work; Diaspora Studies and Medicine.

Key units in UCC to be linked to their counterparts in MSU are the Department of Music and Dance, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Centre for African and International Studies and the School of Medical Sciences.

National Forensic Sciences University

The final destination of Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong and his delegation’s visit to India was Ghandinagar where the delegation called on the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) - the world’s first forensic sciences university.

NFSU offers programmes in a wide range of forensic sciences such as in Cyber Security and Incident Response, Forensic Accounting & Financial Fraud Investigation, Homeland security & anti-terrorism, Forensic Odontology, Finger Print Science, Forensic Science, Digital Forensics and Forensic Psychology. NFSU also has state of the art technology labs for Investigation.

The delegation was warmly received by the Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. J. M. Vyas, Director of International Relations, Prof Chaudury and the Executive Registrar, Mr. Jadeja.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Culture, Science and Sustainable Development in Africa

Refereed papers from The First University of Cape Coast and University of Ilorin Joint International Conference Edited by Prof. K. Opoku-Agyemang

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12 Dec, 2022

INVITATION TO TENDER - NATIONAL COMPETITIVE TENDERING

 

  1. The University of Cape Coast intends to apply part of its USAID Women Shell Fishers and Food Security Project Funds, for payments under the following contracts.

     

IFT No.

DESCRIPTION

QTY

BID SECURITY GH¢

CR/UCC/GD/0438/2022

 i. Supply of Double Cabin

 ii. 4 X 4 Pick-up for USAID Women Shell Fishers and

 iii. Food Security Project

1

15,000.00

 

  1. The University of Cape Coast invites sealed Tenders from eligible suppliers for supply of the above goods. Tendering will be conducted through the National Competitive Tendering (NCT) procedures specified in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) as Amended and the Guidelines of the Public Procurement Authority of the Republic of Ghana.

 

  1. Interested eligible Tenderers may obtain further information from The Procurement Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, and inspect the bidding document at the address and location given from 7th December, 2022, Monday-Friday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm local time each day.

 

  1. A complete set of Tender documents in English may be purchased by interested Tenderers on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon the payment of a non-refundable fee of GH¢200.00 for the document. The method of payment will be by cash, or bank draft to University of Cape Coast. The document will be obtained personally.

 

  1. Tenders must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Procurement Office, New Central Administration Building, New Site, at or before 11:00am, on Thursday, 22nd December, 2022.

 

  1. Tenders shall be valid for a period of 90 days after the deadline for Tender submission. All tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security of not less than the respective amount indicated above from a reputable Bank in the format attached in the tender documents. Late Tenders will be rejected. Tenders will be opened at 11.05am in the presence of Tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend at the Academic Board Chamber located at the Top Floor of the New Administration Building, University of Cape Coast and at the time specified above.

 

  1. All tenders must be accompanied by:

           Valid Business Registration Certificate, VAT Certificate, Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate, Manufacturers Authorization (where applicable), PPA Registration Certificate, etc.

 

  1. Address for inspection and Purchase of Tender Documents:

Procurement Office

New Central Administration Block- New Site

Telephone: 0243422871/0243579933

Email: procurement@ucc.edu.gh/nampofo@ucc.edu.gh

Vice-Chancellor Cuts Sod for Ultra-Modern Bus Terminal

09 Dec, 2022 By DIS

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has cut sod for the construction of two ultra-modern bus terminals on the University’s campus. 

The first bus terminal will be constructed at the frontage of the East Gate, close to the GCB Bank, whilst the second terminal will be positioned at the frontage of the SRC Hostel. 

The bus terminals would enable students to conveniently wait for busses to their destinations, as well as to their lecture halls. 

Additionally, the Vice-Chancellor cut sod for the construction of the remodeling of the East Gate of the University. 

The project is to give UCC a facelift. 

The aforesaid projects will be fully-funded by the Students' Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Cape Coast and expected to be completed in six (6) months from the day of commencement. 

Prof. Boampong in a brief remark said, “So as management we are happy that we have a close working relationship with our students and we will also support them to undertake this project so that in all, we will be able to uplift the image of our dear University.” 

The Vice-Chancellor observed that the SRC had been a partner in development and praised the Council for putting up an edifice such as the SRC Hostel. 

He commended the UCC-SRC for providing funds for the construction of the projects and urged all stakeholders to work within schedule and within budget. 

For his part, a former SRC President, Christopher Dadson, whose administration mooted the ideas of the projects in 2020, stressed that the decision to undertake the projects was aimed at ensuring that the SRC contributes its quota to the developmental agenda of the University.

He added, “The SRC also started with the University and next academic year, the SRC also will be turning 60. And so as the 58th SRC President, during my time, I had a discussion with my executives to start these projects to remodel the University frontage, to put up a shuttle stop around Kwame Nkrumah Hall and also another shuttle stop between SRC and Superannuation Hostels to aid our students. Each of the projects is of importance, security-wise, and also for the comfort of our students.”

Regarding the remodeling of the University’s East Gate, Mr. Dadson said the project would stem indiscipline by drivers who park vehicles without recourse to road traffic regulations, especially, drivers who ply the Cape Coast–Takoradi highway, as well ensuring the safety of students who use the highway.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

UCC Security/Fire Recruits Pass Out

09 Dec, 2022 By DIS

Twenty-four (24) Security and Fire Safety Recruits of the University of Cape Coast have passed out after six (6) weeks of rigorous training.

The recruits, made up of eight (8) Fire Safety Officers and sixteen (16) Security Officers, went through physical fitness and drilling. 

The passing out parade was formed by contingents under the command of Kingsley Odoom, an Assistant Security Officer. 

The Chief of Avolienu in Nzema, Nana Amo Ackah V - a senior lecturer at the Department of Classics and Philosophy, UCC - who was the reviewing officer, inspected a parade mounted by the recruits.

Addressing the recruits, Nana Amo Ackah V, commended the recruits for their discipline and comportment during the period of training.

He advised the recruits against the intake of excessive alcohol. This, he pointed out, could hinder them from effectively carrying out their duties of fighting fire and the protection of lives and property of the University. 

He said their smart turnout and brilliant performances on the occasion was a clear indication that the Security Section and the UCC Fire Service had a bright and positive future

He also admonished the recruits to regard their current status as a privilege to serve the University and asked them to exhibit professional and ethical conducts in the discharge of their duties. 

He expressed gratitude to management for retooling the Security Section to enable it keep pace with contemporary security challenges.

Nana Amo Ackah V used the occasion to urge the recruits to develop versatility on the job to make them more accessible and excel in their responsibilities.

Present at the Ceremony were the Head of the Security Section-UCC, Col. Joseph Kojo Baah-Tsiquaye; Director of the Directorate of Consular and General Services, Mrs. Alberta Yaa Graham and the Director of the Directorate of Public Affairs, Major (rtd) Kofi Baah Bentum.

 Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

UCC Extends E-Library Services to Health Training Institutions

09 Dec, 2022 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast is granting access to its e-library and e-resources to health training institutions in the country.

To this end, the University through the Institutional Affiliation Office and the Sam Jonah Library held a forum with Principals and Librarians from health training institutions (HTIs) across the country to discuss implementation of the project.

The representative of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng, noted that the intervention was to ensure that the HTIs have access to high quality scholarly resources to enhance academic work and equip their librarians, staff and students with the necessary skills required to make effective use of the e-library and e-resources.

Prof. Kwarteng, who is the Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, indicated that the University of Cape Coast would continue to support the HTIs to enhance academic work in their respective institutions. 

Present at the function were the University Librarian, Dr. Mac-Anthony Cobblah; Chairman of Committee on Institutional Affiliation-UCC and Head of Health Training Institutions Unit, Prof. Edward Marfo-Yiadom; President, Conference of Heads of Health Training Institutions (COHHETI), Mr. Felix Nyante; Margaret Mary Alacoque Dapilah and Head of Institutional Affiliation Office-UCC, Dr. Justice K. G. A. Boateng.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

UCC Counseling Centre Goes Digital

09 Dec, 2022 By DIS

The Counseling Centre of University of Cape Coast has taken a giant leap to launch the digital version of its counseling service.

 

The move is to join the University's digitization drive and make counseling services accessible to staff and students of the University. 

 

Prior to the introduction of this E-Counseling, the traditional face-to-face counseling service was the order of the day.

 

With the introduction of this technology, loggers- staff and students - can visit the University website to access online counseling services without moving to the various offices.

 

Launching the E-Counseling and Peer Counseling services, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong, in a speech read on his behalf by the Provost of the College of Education Studies, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, lauded the Counseling Centre for the initiative.

 

 

He said the E-Counseling would be a boon to students and staff to access quality counseling with ease. He said it was the Centre's goal to increase counselors’ accessibility to "bridge the gap between the clients, mainly students, and the counselors." That, according to him, had led to peer counseling to equip students with the requisite knowledge and skills to provide psycho social support to their colleague students, among others.

 

He noted that the Counseling Centre had taken Peer Counseling volunteers through the necessary training in communication, listening skills, ethics of peer Counseling, issues of confidentiality, basic Counseling skills, amongst others. 

 

"I strongly believe that this initiative will go a long way to strengthen the support system of students and increase the quality of their learning outcomes," he added.

 

He assured management’s support to the Centre to enable it live up to its mandate.

 

For his part, the Director of the Counseling Centre, Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony K. Nkyi, in a short remark, noted that academic success or outcome of students hinged on a sound mind and an atmosphere of peace, Peer Counseling and providing problem-solving ideas to help cope with challenges on campus.

 

"So whether it is cyber or peer counseling, access it and reap its benefits" he noted.

 

Dr. Nkyi said it was the hope of the Counseling Centre that "cyber counseling, peer counseling in addition to the face to face counseling will help both students and staff in their search for meaning in life."

 

The Dean of the Faculty of Educational Foundations, Prof. Godwin Awabil, chaired the launch.

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

13th Batch of UCC Medical Students Ushered Into Clinical Training

09 Dec, 2022 By DIS

One hundred and twenty-three (123) level 400 students of the School of Medical Sciences (SMS), University of Cape Coast have been transited from the study of preclinical to clinical health services at a White Coat Ceremony. 

 

The Ceremony involves a formal robing of the students in doctors’ traditional wear, the white coat, which symbolises professionalism and compassion in patient care.

 

The students also took the medical Students’ Oath which read in part that they will practice medicine to the highest standards of conduct and seek what was best for their patients without allowing greed, stinginess and the desire for great reputation to corrupt them. 

 

 A former Dean of the SMS, Prof. Ivy A. E. Ekem, administered the SMS Oath to the students. 

 

The visibly elated students received rapturous applause from management, lecturers, parents, relatives and friends as they donned the white coats emblazoned with their names. 

 

At the ceremony,  the Chief Executive Officer of the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Dr. Eric Kofi Ngyedu, in a brief remark, congratulated the students on completion of the basic science portion of medicine and advised them to show respect and compassion towards their patients without discrimination.

 

The CEO added that every patient had the right to be given quality health care with due recognition and respect. 

 

Dr. Ngyedu told the students to be guided by the ethics of the profession and reminded them of the oaths that they had sworn to serve.

 

Dr Akosua Owusu Sarpong, Central Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), on her part, urged the students to take their studies seriously to support the medical services in the country.

 

She asked the students to join group discussions to learn from their peers and also religiously study ethical practices, as well as customer care.

 

"Treat patients humanly by adopting Customer care" she added.

 

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof Rosemond Boohene, who chaired the Ceremony, challenged them to build on the frontiers of knowledge.

"We want to see our medical students understanding that they have to prepare for technology that has not been invented, jobs that have not been created, challenges that have not been seen" she added.

 

She encouraged them to justify the investment made in them by their parents and guardians.

 

As a gesture of goodwill, the students presented assorted items to the various departments under the SMS.

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

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