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IEPA EXPLORATORY VISIT TO AUBURN UNIVERSITY

20 Dec, 2016 By louis Mensah

As a result of an exploratory visit by a delegation from Auburn University in August 2016 to University of Cape Coast and the Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA) the Director of IEPA was invited to visit Auburn University in December 2016. A four member team visited Auburn University form 5th to 8th December to discuss and explore possible areas of collaboration with the University of Cape Coast. The team lead by the Pro VC Prof. George Oduro, comprised Director of Center for International Programmes, Prof. Rosemund Boohene, Director of Institution for Educational Planning and Administration, Dr. Rosemary Bosu and Head of Basic Education Department Dr. H. Angbing. Areas for collaboration discussed were; research, student and staff exchange, digitization of teaching and learning, Guidance and counseling, student service learning, early childhood education, educational leadership, and capacity building in university teaching.

Image Hosted At MyspaceGens Pro VC of UCC, Prof. George Oduro presenting gift to Vice President for University Outreach AU;Dr. Royrickers Cook  

Image Hosted At MyspaceGens From left; Dr. H. Angbing Head of Basic Education UCC, Mrs. Elizabeth Essamuah-Quansah, Coordinator of Outreach Global, AU, Prof. G. Oduro Pro VC UCC, Prof. R. Boohene, Director Center for International Studies, UCC, Dr. R. Cook; Vice President for University Outreach, AU, Dr. R. Bosu Director, Institute for Educational Planning and Administration.  

Facilities of technology enhanced classroom (EASL- Engaging Active Student Learning) at AU.

 

Dinner for UCC delegates

 

Meeting the Provost.

Administration

Department of Music and Dance Holds Concert in Memory of the Late Dr. Joe Atta-Quartey

19 Dec, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Department of Music and Dance has held a concert of music in memory of the late Dr. Joe Atta-Quartey, an alumni and a former lecturer of the Department, to round-off its activities for the semester.

The late Dr. Joe Atta-Quartey, who was described as an “Ace Conductor”, because of the dexterity he showed when leading choirs, promoted research and choral music in the University of Cape Coast.

Speaking at the concert, held at the Main Auditorium, the wife of the deceased, Mrs. Joyce Atta-Quartey, who graced the occasion, expressed profound gratitude to the Department for the honour done her late husband and asked for God’s unending blessings to students and staff of the Department.

She announced the establishment of an endowment fund to reward best graduating students in the Department during congregation ceremonies in the University.

Mrs. Atta Quartey added that the Fund was also to support research activities at the Department.

Consequently, Mrs. Atta- Quartey doled out GH ¢ 5000 as a seed capital to support the Fund.

 For his part, the Head of the Department of Music and Dance, Dr. Florian Carl, paid glowing tribute to the late Dr. Joe Atta-Quartey.

He described the late lecturer as hardworking,God-fearing,humble,honest and selfless,calling on family members, friends, associates and students to emulate the virtues that he left behind.

Dr. Carl expressed appreciation to Mrs. Joyce Atta-Quartey for establishing the Fund to support the Department.

The Head of Department prayed that the Almighty God would grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and comfort his family to overcome their grief.

The concert, attended by lecturers, students and other top University officials, saw students perform African ensemble, solo vocal pieces with piano accompaniment, the popular band, and choral music to commemorate the celebration of life of the late Dr. Joe Atta-Quartey.

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DRIC ORGANISES WORKSHOP ON PUBLICATION OUTLETS, RESEARCHER VISIBILITY AND EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

16 Dec, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Directorate of Research Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) has organised a day’s workshop on Publication Outlets, Researcher Visibility and External Engagement to explain the need for lecturers to publish beyond Ghana.

The workshop was also aimed at building the capacity of lecturers to improve their writing skills.

Opening the workshop, the Director of DRIC, Prof. Samuel Annim, urged lecturers to sign onto the Google Scholar platform so as to make themselves visible to the world through their publications.

He noted, ”It is through Google Scholar that will make your works known across the nooks and crannies of the world”.

Prof. Annim announced that the Directorate would organise workshops on Grantmanship and Mentorship during the second semester of this academic year.

He said the Directorate would engage with lecturers on the need for them to do away with unsolicited research and embrace solicited research.

“Our core business of doing unsolicited research for promotion is coming to an end,” he said, adding that “this is the time that we need to think about solicited research.This is the time to think about how to respond to calls for proposals, especially from outlets that are internationally recognised…”

On the workshop on Mentorship, Prof. Annim indicated that there was the need to redefine mentorship in the University away from the practice where at the point of interview “they give you somebody that you don’t know whether you have chemistry with the person or you don’t know whether you have the same research interest with the person and all that you see from the person is at the end or periodically you go and a form is signed.”

To this end,he noted that,henceforth,every year, DRIC would engage with relatively younger colleague lecturers to send vague drafts to the Directorate for seasoned researchers,either in the University or outside, for assessment.

“Whatever you are thinking about just bring it. Let’s see that you have an idea on paper and giving out that the idea will bear you up with a seasoned researcher in the University and if we cannot find one in the University, we will go beyond the University,” Prof. Annim said.

He stressed that “This workshop is also to help younger colleagues to move on the ladder as far as publications are concerned.”

The DRIC Director gave credit to the immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D.D Kuupole, for initiating the Research Support Grant(RSG) in deepening research in the University.

Prof. Annim also commended the current Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, for increasing the Grant from GH 100,000 to GH 500,000.

He said the Vice-Chancellor had advised the Directorate to diversify the portfolio of the Research Support Grant.

Consequently, Prof. Annim mentioned that the Research Support Grant had three levels, namely Individual Group RSG, Inter-departmental RSG and Policy and Practice-Oriented RSG.

He announced that, in April 2017, the Directorate would hold Researcher Awards ceremony to reward deserving lecturers and therefore encouraged lecturers to apply for the Grant.

The Deputy Director of DRIC, Dr. Frederick Ato Armah, took participants through Authorship, Conflict, Data salami slicing; Challenges with the peer review process and attributes of a successful researcher. Other areas were Getting intimate with publish or perish calculator; Identifying credible outlets for research outputs; Useful toolkits and reporting guidelines for academics and researchers.

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University of Cape Coast Collaborates with Auburn University

15 Dec, 2016 By louis Mensah

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) is to partner with the Auburn University (AU), Alabama, USA, to strengthen the capacity of the Faculty in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership and Guidance & Counselling.

The partnership formed part of discussions when a delegation from UCC led by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro, visited Auburn as a follow up to an earlier visit by a team from AU in May and August this year. During the visit, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor’s delegation met dignitaries of AU including the Provost (who is next to the President of AU); Dr. Royrickers Cook, the Vice-President of  Outreach and Associate Provost; the Director of International Programmes and some Faculty members of the College of Education. The contact person for the UCC-AU partnership initiative is Mrs. Elizabeth Essamuah-Quansah, who is also the Co-ordinator of AU’s Outreach Global Programme.

Other areas considered for future co-operation included service learning programmes for students, research collaborations, staff and students' exchanges, summer school programmes and online instructional technology.                    

Members of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor's delegation were,Dean, Centre for International Education (CIE); Prof. Rosemond Boohene; Director, Institute for Educational Planning & Administration (IEPA), Dr. Rosemary Bosu, and the Head of Department of Basic Education, Dr. Hippolyt Angbing.  

Administration

DEAN’S END OF YEAR MESSAGE

15 Dec, 2016 By Anonymous (not Verified)

Christmas is considered to be one of the most joyous times of the year, filled with festivities and exchange of gifts. I would like to wish you a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all our devoted staff and to the student body. To the staff of the Faculty, I would like to thank you all for your immense support. You always put aside your personal interest and worked for the success of the Faculty. Your commitment led to the success of the various activities of the faculty this year. We must all thank God for granting us good health and strength. Above all, let us thank God for the peace in our country Ghana. Our supporting staff deserve tons of gratitude. To the student body, I wish you success in your ongoing examinations. May the Almighty God see you through your examinations. While there might have been some challenges that you encountered, I believe these were addressed. Indeed, this year has been very busy on both academic and political fronts. I urge you all to stay calm and preserve the peace that our dear country has enjoyed for the past years. I thank you all (academic and supporting staff, and students) for your service. I ask the Almighty God to bless you in the coming years. Enjoy your holidays with your friends and family. Once again, I wish you all a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. God bless Faculty of Arts! God bless UCC!  God bless Ghana!

15 Dec, 2016

The USAID/UCC Fisheries and Coastal Management Capacity Building Support Project will hold a Board Meeting at the CCM Conference room at  CESLT on Thursday December 22, 2016 at 10.00 am.

DFAS hereby informs all postgraduate students to take note of the date and time and make the office available for the said meeting.

Counting on your usual cooperation.

Thank you

14 Dec, 2016

 SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS FOR 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR                                                                                               The College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast wishes to inform the general public, especially basic school teachers, clerks, secretarial and accounting personnel in the civil/public service, commerce and industry, that Application Forms for admission to the University of Cape Coast by Distance Learning for the 2017/2018 Academic Year will be on sale from 28th November, 2016 to 4th March, 2017.  

  1.  EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

  1.3-year Diploma in Basic Education (DBE) 2.3-year Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education (DPF) 3.3-year Diploma in Mathematics and Science Education (DMSE) for Science and Elective Mathematics students 4.2-year Bachelor Degree in Basic Education (PDE) for  Diploma in Basic Education Holders only 5.2-year Bachelor Degree in Psychology and Foundations of Education (BPF) for Diploma in Education Holders only. 6.2-year Bachelor Degree in Mathematics and Science Education (BMSE) for Diploma in Mathematics and Science Education Holders or its equivalent from recognized tertiary institutions. 7.3-year Bachelor Degree in Basic Education (3PDE) for holders of Specialist Certificates in Education or Diploma in subjects other than Education from recognized Tertiary Institutions.  

  1.  BUSINESS PROGRAMMES

  1.3-year Diploma in Commerce (DCO)   2.3-year Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) 3.2-year Bachelor Degree in Commerce (BCOM- CoDE )  for Dip in Commerce from CoDE /Accounting and GAT/ ATSWA final Certificate Holders 4.2-year Bachelor Degree in Management Studies (BMS- CoDE) for Dip in Mgt. Studies from CoDE and other institutions. 5.2-year Bachelor Degree in Commerce (BCOM- HND) for HND Accountancy and Entrepreneurship & Finance   Holders only. 6.2-year Bachelor Degree in Management Studies (BMS- HND) for HND Secretaryship and Management Studies Holders only. 7.2-year Bachelor of Science in Marketing (BMK) for HND Marketing & Purchasing and Supply Holders 8.3-year Bachelor Degree in Management Studies (3BMS) for HND Marketing & Purchasing and Supply Holders 9.3-year Bachelor of Science in Marketing (3BMK) for HND Management studies and Tourism & Hospitality Management Holders.       ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH OF THE PROGRAMMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:  

  1. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES – DIRECT ENTRY

  A1.        3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN BASIC EDUCATION (DBE) Applicants must possess any one of the following:   i.WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects. ii.SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects. iii.General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects with grades not lower than D.  In addition, applicants must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English. iv.G.C.E Ordinary Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English and Mathematics. v.Teacher’s Certificate A.             A2. 3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY & FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (DPF) Applicants must possess any one of the following:   i.WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects. ii.SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects. iii. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects with grades not lower than D.  In addition, applicants must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English. iv. G.C.E Ordinary Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English and Mathematics. v.Teacher’s Certificate A.     A3.      3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION (DMSE) -FOR SCIENCE AND ELECTIVE MATHEMATICS STUDENTS Applicants must possess any one of the following:   i.WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Integrated Science, Mathematics plus 2 elective science subjects. ii.SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Integrated Science, Mathematics plus 2 elective science subjects. iii. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) science subjects with grades not lower than D.  In addition, they must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English. iv. G.C.E Ordinary Level with a minimum of 5 credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology/ Agriculture and Chemistry. ENTRY BY MATURE EXAMINATION: Applicants who do not meet the specified requirements in (A1, A2 & A3) above can gain admission to the programme when they pass a Mature Students Entrance Examination (MEE) to be organized between 21st April and 7th May 2017 at selected Study Centres throughout the country.   3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN BASIC EDUCATION (DBE) & 3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY & FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (DPF)   1.Applicants should have WASSCE/ SSSCE or G.C.E ‘O’ Level certificate with passes in; English or Mathematics and any two (2) other subjects. 2.Graduates of Vocational and Technical Institutions who are currently teaching. 3.Applicants should be at least 25 years.   3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION (DMSE) -FOR SCIENCE AND ELECTIVE MATHEMATICS STUDENTS

  1. Applicants must possess WASSCE/ SSSCE or G.C.E ‘O’ Level certificate with passes in; English or Mathematics and any two (2) Elective Science subjects.
  2. Applicants should be at least 25 years.

                    BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES                    A4.  2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN BASIC EDUCATION (PDE)                   Applicants must possess Diploma in Basic Education / Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education / Diploma in Early Childhood Education awarded by UCC or any recognized institution.   A5. 2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY AND FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (BPF)                  Applicants must possess Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education/ Diploma in Basic Education / Diploma in Early Childhood Education awarded by UCC or any recognized institution.                  A6. 2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION (BMSE) Applicants must possess Diploma in Mathematics and Science Education from UCC or its equivalent from any recognized tertiary institution.   A7.   3-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN BASIC EDUCATION (3PDE) Applicants must be holders of Specialist Certificates in Education and Diploma in subjects other than Education.     B.      BUSINESS PROGRAMMES – DIRECT ENTRY   B1.      3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (DCO) Applicants must possess any one of the following (from i-ix) i.Professional Certificate with a minimum of Part 1 of;  

  •   Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana),
  •   Chartered Institute of Management Accountants,
  •   Association of Certified Chartered Accountants,
  •   Institute of Bankers,
  •   Ghana Accounting Technicians Examination (GAT) and Accounting Technicians       Scheme West Africa (ATSWA).

  In addition to the above, applicants should possess passes in Mathematics and English.   ii.WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects including Accounting.   iii.SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects including Accounting.   iv.General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) and RSA Stage II with at least grade D in 5 subjects including Accounting, Business Management, English Language and Mathematics.   v.Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) and RSA Stage III with passes in three (3) subjects including Financial Accounting and Economics with grades D or better. In addition applicants must possess passes in English and Mathematics with grades C6 in WASSCE, D in SSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level or better.   vi. London Chamber of Commerce (Intermediate) with three passes in subjects including Financial Accounting, Economics and Management. In addition applicants must possess passes in English and Mathematics with grades C6 in WASSCE, D in SSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level or better.   vii.G.C.E. ‘O’ Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Financial Accounting.   viii.G.C.E. ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects including Accounting with grades not lower than D. In addition, they must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English.   ix.In addition to DBS (Accounting option), applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1-C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English and Mathematics.                      B2.  3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES (DMS)   a)The entry requirements are the same as those for Diploma in Commerce above except that the subjects should include Commerce, Office Administration/ Practice and Business Management. b)Holders of Private Secretary Certificates   ENTRY BY MATURE EXAMINATION: Applicants who do not meet the specified requirements in (B1& B2) can gain admission to the programme when they pass a Mature Students Entrance Examination (MEE) to be organized from 18th February, 2017 – 7th May, 2017 at selected Study Centres throughout the country. a)Holders of Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) certificate awarded by the Technical Examination Unit of GES without four (4) credit passes in WASSCE / SSSCE including English and Mathematics would only be considered for admission after writing and passing all subjects during the Mature Entrance Examination. b)Applicants should have a WASSCE/ SSSCE or G.C.E ‘O’ Level certificate with passes in English or Mathematics and any two (2) other subjects. c)Applicants should be at least 25 years.   BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES   B3.    2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN COMMERCE (BCOM- HND)          Holders of any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme; a.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy b.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Entrepreneurship & Finance     B4.    2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN COMMERCE (BCOM- CoDE) Holders of any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme;   a.Diploma in Commerce b.Final Certificate in Ghana Accounting Technician Examination (GAT)/ Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA) c.Part II of Professional Accountancy Examinations (ACCA, CIMA) from recognized Examination Body. d.ICA part II or 2B in the old system or ICA part III in the new system from recognized Examination Body   B5.   2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES (BMS- HND)             Holders of any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme; a.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies b.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management c.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy   B6.   2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES (BMS- CoDE) Holders of any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme; a.Diploma in Management Studies b.Diploma in Commerce   B7.    2-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MARKETING (BMK)  Holders of any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for this programme; a.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing b.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply   B8.   3-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES (3BMS)    Holders of any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for this programme; a.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply. b.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing. c.Higher National Diploma (HND) Tourism & Hospitality Management.    B9.   3-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MARKETING (3BMK) Holders of any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for this programme; a.Diploma in Management Studies. b.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies. c.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management. d.Diploma in Commerce. e.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy. f.Higher National Diploma (HND) Tourism & Hospitality Management.   SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS                         1.The cost of a set of Scratch Card and prospectus for Direct admission to the Diploma and Degree in Education/Commerce/Management Studies/Marketing programmes is; (a)Ghana Nationals: One Hundred and Eighty Ghana Cedis (GH¢180.00). (b)Foreign Nationals : One Hundred US Dollars (US $ 100.00)   2.Mature Students Entrance Examination for admission to the Diploma in Basic Education/Psychology and Foundations of Education/ Mathematics and Science, Commerce, Management Studies Programmes which include the cost of Scratch Card, a Manual for the  Preparatory Classes, Tuition and Examination Fee, is as follows:   (a) Ghanaian Nationals: Two Hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis (GH¢250.00)   (b)  Foreign Nationals: One Hundred and Twenty US Dollars (US $ 120.00)   3.Mode of payment. (a)Applicants can buy SCRATCH CARDS from the study centres using BANK DRAFT only, payable to the College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast and drawn from any of  the following banks: i.Ghana Commercial Bank ii.Agricultural Development Bank (b)SCRATCH CARDS bought from the Regional/District Branches of Zenith Bank, Prudential Bank Ltd. Unibank and Ghana Post should be by CASH.   The requisite application forms can be obtained from the following places:   4. (a)    College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast.        (b)    University of Cape Coast Accra Office at Tesano. (c)   All Branches of Zenith Bank Ghana Ltd. (d)  All Branches of Unibank Ghana Ltd. (e)   All Branches of Prudential Bank Ltd. (f)    All Regional and Major District Offices of GHANA POST.        (g)    Regional Offices and Study Centres of College of Distance Education:

  • Ashanti -Kumasi Office (Tafo Nhyiaso), Obuasi (Obuasi Snr High Technical Sch), Offinso (Dwamena Akenten SHS), Simms, Asante Mampong Technical College of Education, Manso Abore SHS, KTI, WESCO, KASS, Kumasi T. I. AMASS;
  • Brong Ahafo - Sunyani Office (Abesim, Asana Junction), Techiman SHS, Dormaa SHS, Hwidiem SHS, Kintampo SHS, Nkoranza SHS, Drobo SHS;
  • Central – Swedru (SWESBU & SWESCO), Assin Foso  (Obiri Yeboah SHS), Breman Asikuma SHS,  Dunkwa-On-Offin (Boa Amponsem SHS), Kasoa (Ngleshi Amanfrom SHS), Twifo Praso SHS;
  • Eastern - Koforidua Office (Okorase Junction 10), Oda (Attafuah SHS), Abetifi College of Education, Somanya Sec. Tech., Akwamuman SHS (Akosombo), Begoro Presec SHS;
  • Greater Accra - Accra (Papafio Hills and Zenith College), Ada (Ada College of Education) Tema (Tema SHS); Dansoman (St. Margaret Mary Sec. Tech.)
  • Northern -Tamale Office (Vittim), Gambaga (Gambaga Girls SHS); Salaga, Damongo;
  • Upper East - Bolgatanga Office (Yikeni on the Navrongo Rd.), Navrongo, Zebilla;
  • Upper West - Wa (Wa Sec), Tumu College of Education, Lawra, Nandom;
  • Volta – Ho Office (Little Bethlehem), Akatsi (Akatsi College of Education), Jasikan (Jasikan College of Education), Hohoe (St. Teresa’s College of Education); and
  • Western – Takoradi Office (Ntankorful), Tarkwa (Fiaseman SHS), Enchi College of Education, Nsein SHS, Bibiani SHS, Sefwi Dabiso SHS.

    Note the following:  The closing date for sale of application forms is 4th March, 2017. 1.All online applications should be submitted online. Duly submitted applications will have application numbers auto generated. 2. The confirmation page should be printed and submitted together with photocopies of certificates, results slips/transcripts to the centre where scratch cards were purchased soon after submitting online. Application numbers should be quoted when communicating with the College. 3.Keep photocopies of the confirmation page and scratch card for reference purposes.     NB: Foreign applicants will pay their fees in US Dollars.   REGISTRAR.        

12 Dec, 2016

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Mature Candidates for admission into first degree programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2017/2018 academic year.

Applicants are to buy application scratch cards which are up for sale at the Centres listed below:

 

1.0       SALES CENTRES 

  1. Cash Office, University of Cape Coast.
    (Mode of payment – CASH)
  1. Ghana Post Offices at the Regional Capitals
    (Mode of payment – POSTAL ORDER)
  1. University of Cape Coast Accra Office, Tesano, Accra (Mode of payment –CASH)
  1. Kumasi Workers’ College (Mode of Payment – CASH)

     (e)        I-J Consult, Kasoa - Nyanyano Road, Near Witty Kids Int. School (CASH Payment)

APPLICATION FEE (made up of cost of scratch card, examination fee and preparatory classes fee)          -            GH¢360.00

The sale of Scratch Cards for online application begins on Monday, 7th November, 2016 and ends on Friday, 16th December, 2016 while the deadline for submission of completed application forms is Friday, 23rd December, 2016.

2.0       ONLINE APPLICATIONS

  1. Online applicants should visit www.ucc.edu.gh then go to Admissions and click on Apply Online for further instructions. Applicants should select the MATURE application type.

All applicants are required to provide the following information at the back of the large EMS envelope: (a) application reference number (b) full name (c) postal address (d) first choice programme and (e) application category which should be MATURE.

Applicants are advised to read application instructions as well as the contents of the admissions brochure very carefully before completing the online application form.  Applications on which APPLICATION REFERENCE NUMBERS are not indicated will not be processed.

3.0       ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MATURE CANDIDATES

          Applicants seeking admission as Mature Candidates must;

  1. be, at least,  Twenty-Five (25) years old by 31st July, 2017.  A copy of applicant’s birth certificate issued not less than five (5) years from the day of completing the application form should be enclosed with the application materials.
  2. have any one of the following:
  • Minimum of Senior High School Certificate in relevant electives with credit passes in Core English and Core Mathematics
  • Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’ with GCE ‘O’ level credit passes in English and Mathematics.

NB. Applicants who do not have credit passes in English and Mathematics would be required to register for and pass special examinations in those subjects after payment of a fee of GHS50.00.

4.0       ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

4.1       Main Papers

           The main examinations for candidates will comprise;

  1. General Paper
  2. Aptitude Test
  3. Special Paper in Education (for Education programmes only)

4.2       Special/Practical Papers

i. Special examinations in Mathematics and English Language for candidates who do not have credit passes at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level (grade 6 or better) or WASSCE/SSSCE (grade C6/D or better).

ii. Practical examinations will be conducted for candidates applying for the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education (Health, Physical Education & Recreation) programmes on a date which will be communicated to successful applicants.

4.3       Dates for Examinations

i. Thursday, 19th January, 2017    -  General Paper/Aptitude Test/Special Paper in Education

ii. Friday, 20th  January, 2017             -  Special Papers in Mathematics and English   

4.4       Preparatory Classes

Preparatory classes will be run for all applicants from Tuesday, 27th December, 2016 to Tuesday, 17th January, 2017 on selected topics to enhance their chances of passing the entrance examination. Applicants are expected to report to campus on Monday, 26th December, 2016.

4.5       Accommodation

Applicants are required to make their own accommodation arrangements with the Halls of residence on the University campus during the period of the preparatory classes and the examinations.

5.0       SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION FORMS

(a)        Copies of completed online application forms (confirmation pages) accompanied by photocopies of results slip(s), birth certificate, payment slips or receipts and other relevant documents should be sent by POST and NOT delivered by hand.

Completed online application forms should reach the Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs (DAA), University of Cape Coast not later than Friday, 23rd December, 2016.

Applicants are to ensure that copies of the application forms are posted early enough to be received before the deadline for submission as forms received after the deadline will not be processed.

(b)No additional documents will be accepted after submission of completed application forms.    Applicants are to note that only photocopies of certificates or result slips (not returnable) should accompany completed forms.  Original certificates/result slips of applicants offered admission will be inspected before registration.         

A change of programme after the submission of application form would NOT be allowed.

6.0       PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR

Mature candidates are advised to select only programmes that are listed below.

FACULTY OF ARTS

B.A. (Arts)

B.A. (African Studies)

B. Music

B. A. (Communication Studies)

 

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

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UCC FISHERIES AND COASTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY RECEIVES FISH AGE AND GROWTH EQUIPMENT FROM THE USAID GHANA SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PROJECT (SFMP)

06 Dec, 2016 By louis Mensah

The growing relationship between the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the University of Rhode Island through their respective funded projects under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is contributing immensely to the sustainable use of fisheries resources in Ghana.

The Two projects that have brought the two institutions together in this regard are the USAID-GHANA Sustainable Fisheries Management Project (SFMP) and the USAID/UCC Fisheries and Coastal Management Capacity Building Support Project at the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (DFAS), UCC.

As part of the capacity building process towards sustainable management of fisheries and coastal resources in Ghana is the recently refurbished and equipped Fisheries and Coastal Research Laboratory (FCRL) at DFAS. The Laboratory is expected to serve a national purpose by improving and elevating research in the fisheries sector to better inform policy direction in the sector.

In lieu of the objective set for the Laboratory, an array of modern laboratory equipment have been procured by DFAS through the USAID-funded project. To complement research activities of the Laboratory, the SFMP on Thursday 27th October 2016, donated a set of special equipment for the determination and analysis of fish age and growth. This will allows fisheries managers to understand the dynamics of fish stocks and how fish populations react to environmental stresses like commercial/sport fishing, natural mortality.

The equipment were presented to the Laboratory and DFAS on behalf of the SFMP by Dr. Najih Lazar (Senior Fisheries Advisor, SFMP) in a short ceremony largely attended by DFAS academic staff, technicians and students, and some representatives of the SFMP. Dr. Denis Aheto, Director for the Centre for Coastal Management and Project Manager for the USAID/UCC Fisheries Project, received the equipment on behalf of the Project and commended Dr. Lazar’s efforts of working closely and providing technical advice on fisheries issues to the USAID/UCC Project. He further expressed excitement at the arrival of the equipment and thanked the SFMP Project on behalf of the Head of Department, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (Dr. Noble Asare) and the Dean,  School of Biological Sciences (Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong) who could not be present at the ceremony due to other official assignments. In his response, Dr. Lazar hinted that the initiative of an age and growth laboratory could be of a great service to the Fisheries Scientific Survey Division (FSSD) of the Fisheries Commission. Formal signatories were then exchanged to be the ceremony to a closure. Other DFAS academic members present during the ceremony are Prof Kobina Yankson, Prof. John Blay, Prof. Joseph Aggrey-Fynn, and Mr. Joseph Debrah.

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UCC SUPPORTS EXIM BANK TO AWARD GRADUATE ENTREPRENEURS WITH GHC2 MILLION

05 Dec, 2016 By Anonymous (not Verified)

As part of the implementation of the Graduate Enterprise Development Initiative (GEDI) project, a ceremony has been held at Alisa Hotel in Accra to award 20 young graduate entrepreneurs with a 100,000 Ghana Cedis each to enhance their businesses. In 2015, as a complement to the Youth Enterprise Support (YES) programme, the Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Development Fund (EDAIF) (now EXIM Bank Ghana) introduced GEDI to support graduates between the ages of 18 and 35 to set up and manage new enterprises in non-traditional export trade and agro-based processing to feed local industry. This initiative is premised on the fact that graduates have the potential of becoming successful entrepreneurs, if given the needed support. In this light, EXIM Bank Ghana engaged the services of the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) as an implementing partner.   Speaking at the award ceremony, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, Dr. Baffour Osei, reported that they were excited to have carried out an idea they started pursuing. He stressed on the multiplier effects of the award in providing employment to other graduates. Dr. Osei assured the audience that the Bank, through its Monitoring and Evaluation Department, would follow up on the progress of the awardees to ensure that the money given them is put to good use.   Chairman of the Board of the Bank, Professor Richard Bani who also chaired the ceremony said it is not only the big companies that contribute to the economy emphasising small scale companies contribute over $27 million to U.S. economy yearly. “The Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) are generating more to the economy in Ghana too because government alone cannot employ everyone. These young graduates develop innovative products and services for people to patronise," he said.  He gave an example how four graduates from the University of Ghana launched the ‘Asoriba’ software after school to help churches with their tithes and networking among members. Prof Bani challenged the award winners to improve their products to enable them to get a ready market for their products both locally and on the international market. He also advised them to be careful about standard and make sure they work with the Ghana Standard Authority and Food and Drugs Authority so they meet the international market quality.   The Lead Consultant for the GEDI project, Prof. Rosemond Boohene (Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development [CESED] at UCC) reiterated that UCC had worked closely with EXIM Bank and the GEDI participants at each stage of the project implementation, through training, mentoring, coaching and final selection of the award winners. Prof. Boohene recounted the processes that the project had undergone. She indicated that an advert was placed in the national dailies (Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times) and 75 applications were received from all the ten administrative regions of Ghana. According to her, all the participants were trained, coached and mentored to refine and improve their business plans. Subsequently, 37 business plans were shortlisted to conduct feasibility studies and pitch their business ideas for the grants. Appearing before an 11-member panel, 20 businesses were further selected.      Prof. Boohene used the opportunity to congratulate the finalists and award winners and assured them of the University’s confidence in their success. “We cherish the hope that the vigorous processes that we have taken you through in the past six months, have adequately prepared you to manage your businesses. We would continue to provide support for you as you implement your respective projects”. Prof Boohene added that they would continue to liaise with the other 17 finalists to get alternative funding opportunities for their businesses. She thanked EXIM Bank for the opportunity.   DelChris Ventures, one of the award winning businesses, on behalf of the awardees, thanked UCC and EXIM Bank for the support and pledged to live up to expectations.   The team from UCC present at the ceremony included Dr. Daniel Agyapong and Mr. Dominic Owusu of the Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, Dr. William Ghartey (Department of Agric. Economics and Extension), Dr. Ernest Abano (Department of Agriculture Engineering), Dr. Grace Vandapuiye (Department of Crop Science), Mr. Isaac Nketsiah (Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy), Mr. Dennis Penu (IDS) and Mr. Phanuel Wunu (Department of Finance).   The award winning business are Juga Farms, Vegerfresh Farms Limited, Titann Ventures, Yarda Trust Company Limited, Sule Yahaya Enterprise, Modern Grasscutter Company Limited, Nawubil Limited, Babaoo Foods Limited,  Nouveau Foods Ghana Limited and E90 Ghana. Also included are PK Farms, Premor Limited, Sparkxx Foods and Beverages Limited, Sustainable Agro Limited, Isshad Plus Enterprise, Basoah Agricultural Centre, Billion Gates Ventures, Odera Ventures, Unique Quality Product Enterprise and DelChris Ventures.    

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