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GRASAG Executives Pay Courtesy Call on Pro-Vice-Chancellor

13 Jul, 2016 By louis Mensah

The executives of the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG), UCC Chapter have paid a courtesy call on the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro.

Explaining the purpose of the visit, the GRASAG President, Mr. Seth Odame-Mensah said the visit was to call on the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and also discuss some pertinent issues affecting graduate education at the University. The concerns raised included providing some support to enable them to complete their studies, getting accommodation for GRASAG Executives, Representation of GRASAG at the School of Graduate Studies Board, and the rate of completion of graduate education.

Mr. Odame-Mensah, on behalf of graduate students, thanked the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the platform given them and also commended management for a smooth working relationship. He also expressed gratitude to the management for always listening to their concerns and having good interaction with the students. He prayed that the cordial relationship between them would be maintained.

Welcoming the delegation, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation for the visit and assured them of management's support at all times. He entreated them to always engage management in dialogue to address their grievances. ‘Management is committed to supporting the graduate education whenever the need arises because without the students there will be no university’’, he said.

Prof. Oduro said that management needed the support of students and therefore, they should feel free to consult management for redress. He said their approach should not only be militant but rather work together so that both could strategise in terms of what to do for the betterment of the university.

The Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan on his part noted that “The University has regulations so you have to be circumspect on how you give information to the media, you have to refer issues to the appropriate offices of the University for redress.” He also asked the executives to have confidence in management to deal with issues confronting students. “We are partners so let us work together and let the motto of the university guide you”, he concluded.

Present were the Junior Assistant Registrar, Documentation and Information Section, Ms. Angela A. S. Ofori,  GRASAG Vice-President, Maurean Adoma Mireku, Organiser, Ebenezer K. Armah Ansah and the Women’s Commissioner, Nancy Grace Baah.

By: DOCUMENTATION AND INFORMATION SECTION

Department of Sociology and Anthropology Organises 5th Annual Conference

13 Jul, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology has organised the fifth Annual Conference on Social Behaviour and Conflict Management with a call on government, security agencies and election stakeholders to ensure a peace in the upcoming Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in the country.

The 2016 edition of the conference was on the theme “Managing Electoral Conflicts in Ghana’s 2016 Elections: Prospects and Challenges.”

Speaking on the topic “Setting the Agenda for Peaceful, Free and Fair Elections, the Central Regional Director of the Electoral Commission, Mrs. Philomina Edusei said the commission would continue to engage all political parties and other stakeholders to ensure free and fair elections in the country. She noted that the Electoral Commission (EC) has put in place measures to improve on the conduct of this year’s election. Some of the measures include upgrading of the Biometric Verification Devices (BVD); recruitment of qualified and competent electoral officers; projection of election results at the constituency and replacement of the “strong room” with National Coalition Centre at the national level.

The second speaker for the conference, Dr. Bossman Asare who is the Head of the Department of Political Sciences, University of Ghana in his presentation on Voting Without Fear or Favour: the Security Services as Inevitable Imperatives" called on the State to create the enabling environment for free voting. “The security of the State lies in the domain of the State and this is the prime duty of the president,” he noted. He called on the security agencies to make security arrangements on the election day public and also advised political parties to follow laid down procedures.

Dr. Asare said the security services can effectively maintain peace in the country before, during and after elections if they collaborate with other election stakeholders. While recognising the challenges of voting in many emerging societies including Ghana, he made a strong case for mainstreaming of security services in an effort to ensure that the will of voters reflected in the outcome of the upcoming elections.

An International Conflict Management Expert, Dr. Joseph Kingsley Adjei in his presentation recommended non-partisan approach by the EC and the security services. He called for nonviolent and decorous behaviour on the part of political parties and their supporters to ensure free and fair elections. He spoke on the theme “Adding up or Falling Apart: Ghana’s Litmus Test in the 2016 Elections”. 

Dr. Adjei observed that the dynamics of the pre-election processes look quite gloomy when viewed against issues of mistrust between and among political parties saying “certain issues put the country’s election to litmus test and these include the appointment of the Chairperson of the EC, Voters registration which was characterised by irregularities and legality of voters particularly those who registered with National Health Insurance Cards".

The International Conflict Management Expert expressed worry about the polarised media space between the two major political parties and appealed to the National Media Commission to sanction media houses that violate the rules of the game.

Present at the Conference were the Provost, College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Stephen Kendie; Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Francis Amuquandoh; Head, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Dr. Brempong Osei Tutu.

Others were a cross section of personnel from the security services, Civil Society Groups and the University Community.

 

By:DOCUMENTATION & INFORMATION SECTION

 

Presentation of Plaque to UCCABS President

11 Jul, 2016 By Anonymous (not Verified)

As the President of the University of Cape Coast Association of Business Students (UCCABS) and a Representative of Business Students on the School of Business Development Fund Board of Trustees, Mr. Nicholas Kwame Adjei has been presented with a plaque for his dedicated and committed service to the Board during his tenure of office. Presenting the plaque to him, the Dean of the School and a member of the Board, Prof. Edward Marfo-Yiadom thanked Mr. Adjei for his passionate and objective discussion of issues at meetings which has led to major decisions that have contributed to the progress of the School. Mr. Adjei, on his part thanked the members of the Board and the School for the opportunity given him to serve. Mr. Adjei served on the Board since the inauguration of the Board in October, 2015. He thus, served from October 2015 to April, 2016. Mr Adjei is being replaced by Mr. Prince Forkuo Boateng, the new UCCABS President for the 2016/2017 academic year. Members present were Prof. Edward Marfo-Yiadom, Mrs. Elizabeth Obesse, Dr. Siaw Frimpong, Mr. Samuel Kwaku Adjei, Mrs. Pamela Des Bordes, Mr. Christopher Charles Oppon, Mrs. Georgina Asi Owusu and Miss Cecilia Hayford.

08 Jul, 2016

Background The Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Cape Coast has been organizing Microfinance Conference since 2006. The conference has been attracting local and international participants from the industry, academia and Development Partner Institutions. The 9th in series of the Conference under the theme: The future of Microfinance: Sustainability of Microfinance Institutions and Financial Inclusion is scheduled for 9th and 10th February, 2017 at the University of Cape Coast. Objectives of the ConferenceThe goal of this year’s conference is to provide a platform for stakeholders to share experiences and explore the realities and opportunities to reorient and harness the promise of microfinance paradigm. Specifically the Conference will seek to:

  1. Share cross-country evidence on how microfinance regulation has contributed to financial inclusion;
  2. Offer an opportunity to share experiences on the use of digitized financial services in promoting inclusive finance;
  3. Create a platform to track the evolution of microfinance in Ghana and explore the possible ways of making microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Ghana sustainable; and

  4. Discuss the prospects of MFIs to rebuild confidence in the microfinance sector.

Sub-themes

  1. Evolution, collapse and sustainability of MFIs: The Ghanaian case

This sub-theme is dedicated to the Ghanaian case with specific reference to current crises in the microfinance sector. Papers should focus on how microfinance has evolved in Ghana, why microfinance institutions are collapsing and what can be done to ensure the sustainability of microfinance institutions. In addressing the above issues, authors can also align their arguments with international best practices that have sustained microfinance institutions around the globe.

  1. Digitization and financial inclusion

The use of modern technology such as mobile money transfer, ATMs, telephone banking and other sophisticated means of making finance accessible to the poor households and the unbanked has helped to deepen financial inclusion in some parts of the world. For example M-Pesa in the case of Kenya is a good example of digital finance and how it has served a lot of the unbanked. Papers under this sub-theme will explore the possible ways of using mobile technology and other forms of technology to serve the poor and deepen financial inclusion.

  1. Regulation and Inclusive Finance

Regulation of financial activities especially microfinance is essential for achieving financial inclusion. Effective prudential and non-prudential as well as supervisory tools ensure soundness of the entire financial system. These help in making financial products and services accessible to the unbanked, underbanked and the financially excluded populace. This sub-theme seeks to address regulatory issues that will foster and promote financial inclusion. Papers for this session should address issues such as regulatory challenges of MFIs and how microfinance regulation can promote inclusive finance.

  1. Prospects of microfinance in Ghana

In recent times microfinance activities have been subjected to several criticisms due to the seemingly unscrupulous activities engaged by some MFIs and other institutions that purport to offer financial services. As a result of this there has been a lot of public outcry thus compelling the Bank of Ghana to withdraw the licenses of some MFIs. The perception is that microfinance is doing more harm than good and that there are no prospects for microfinance in Ghana. This sub-theme seeks to shed light on some of the achievements and prospects of microfinance in Ghana. 

IMPORTANT DATES SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS                                  30th September, 2016 NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE                          15th October, 2016 REGISTRATION OPENS                                             1st November, 2016 SUBMISSION OF FULL PAPERS                               31st December, 2016 REGISTRATION Registration fee for the conference is GHC 150 This does not include accommodation.
  1. To register for the programme, please click on this link  complete and send it as an attachment to the Co-ordinator.
  2. You can also fill the form in the advertisement and send it as an attachment or by post to the Co-ordinator at the address below.
  3. Graduate students will be required to pay 75% (GHC 100) of the registration fee. Evidence of studentship will be required.
  4. Payment of registration fees should be made into the account below:Account Name: Microfinance Conference
Account Number: 100-10004343 -01                                                         Bank: National Investment Bank Branch: Cape Coast CONTACTS
Abstracts should be sent to the Co-ordinator at the following email address: microfinance@ucc.edu.gh  Website: www.econs.ucc.edu.gh (Click on announcements to the conference site). Further details about the conference can be obtained from the following: 0244718204/0247477389/ 0322137720/0322135561 ACCOMMODATION Participants are required to make their own arrangements for accommodation. SAMRIT HOTEL: +233332133219/244438184/266675316 CAPITAL HILL: +233540395333/2744455591 INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION CHALETS: +233244528588/542013369 SASAKAWA CHALETS: +233205866305/332130797/Email:sasakawanet@yahoo.com SCHOOL OF BUSINESS GUEST HOUSE: +233332090180  
05 Jul, 2016

The Examination Unit is to informing all students writing the upcoming First Semester Resit Examinations for 9th July, 2016 to 31st July, 2016 to come along with their Students I.D card or any National I.D card before they will be allowed to write the Exams. Thank you.

UCC and Colleges of Education sign MoU

02 Jul, 2016 By louis Mensah

The University of Cape Coast has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 38 Colleges of Education (CoE) in the country.

The MoU and Affiliation agreement affirm the transition of the CoE to tertiary status in accordance with the Colleges of Education Act 2012, Act 847, which require each College to be affiliated to a University of Education.  with the signing of these two documents, UCC would mentor them to carry out their mandate of training competent teachers for the basic schools. The Act also provides that the development of academic policies, regulation of courses, development of academic standards, the conduct of examinations and award of diplomas should be undertaken in consultation with an affiliated institution

Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D. D. Kuupole commended the colleges that have agreed to sign the MoU as part of requirement by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for affiliation. He described the relationship between UCC and the CoE as partnership adding that each of the two parties must work together to achieve a common a goal.

Prof. Kuupole reminded principals of the various CoE present that the MoU should serve as the basis for discussing the details of the affiliation agreement. He said the affiliation agreement “stipulates the duties and responsibilities of the mentor institution which is the University of Cape Coast and the mentoring institutions thus, the Colleges of Education. He said the University through the Institute of Education and the Colleges of Education have collectively responsibilities to be ensure that the agreement achieve its goal saying, “we need to be dedicated to the cause of tertiary education in the country.”

On behalf of the Colleges of Education, the Principal of Accra College of Education, Mrs. Christina Bampo Henaku, said the relationship between UCC and CoE dating back to the 1970’s had assumed a new significance level. Signing the MoU with UCC signifies that indeed we have actually attained the status of tertiary institution and it is our hope that we will one day become autonomous institutions, she noted.

Mrs. Henaku said that “the signing of the MoU between UCC and the Colleges of Education have signed affirms their commitment towards enhancing the already existing relationship between the two parties. She added that the Colleges were looking forward to an improvement in their relationship with UCC.

Some of the Colleges that were represented at the signing ceremony were:

    Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education, Abetifi

    Accra College of Education, Accra

    Ada College of Education, Ada

    Agogo Presbyterian College of Education, Agogo

    Akatsi College of Education, Akatsi

    Bagabaga College of Education, Tamale

    Berekum College of Education, Berekum

    Dambai College of Education. Dambai

    Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education, Bimbilla

    Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education, Amedzofe

    Enchi College of Education, Enchi

    Gambaga College of Education, Gambaga (new college)

    Gbewaa College of Education, Pusiga constituency, Bawku Municipal District

    Holy Child College of Education, Sekondi-Takoradi

    Jasikan College of Education, Jasikan

    Kibi Presbyterian College of Education, Kibi

    Mount Mary College of Education, Somanya

    Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education, Wa

    Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) College of Education, Cape Coast

    Peki College of Education, Peki

    Presbyterian Women's College of Education, Aburi

    Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong–Akuapem

    Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) College of Education, Asokore

    St. Ambrose College of Education, Dormaa Akwamu, Dormaa

    St. Francis College of Education, Hohoe

    St. John Bosco’s College of Education, Navrongo

    St. Joseph’s College of Education, Bechem

    St. Louis College of Education, Kumasi

     St. Teresa's College of Education, Hohoe

    Tamale College of Education, Tamale

    Tumu College of Education, Tumu

Nigerian Minister of Science and Technology Pays Courtesy Call on Vice-Chancellor

30 Jun, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Minister of Science and Technology of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Ogbonaya Onu has visited the University of Cape Coast as part of his visit to Ghana.

The Minister is in the country to deliver a lecture as part of the activities earmarked for this year’s republic day celebrations.

Receiving the minister and his delegation, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D. D. Kuupole expressed gratitude to the minister for including the university on his itinerary while in the country.

The Vice-Chancellor enumerated various programmes being run by the university and added that due to the changing needs of society, new and relevant demand-driven programmes were being introduced from time to time. He told the visiting Minister that due to the dwindling of government subvention from the state to run the university, that a number of entrepreneurial activities have been initiated to plug the gap in financing the operations of the University.

Responding, Dr. Onu encouraged management to continue with the good work they were doing, adding that he looked forward to the day when African universities would make their way into the top ten of the world’s universities ranking. He urged African Universities to work hard to find solutions to the numerous challenges facing the continent in particular and the world at large. This, according to him would pave the way for others from both Europe and America to come and learn from Africa.

He expressed gratitude to the university for the warm reception accorded him and his delegation and hoped it would culminate in further deliberations and collaboration in the near future.

By: Documentation & Information Section

30 Jun, 2016

ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW AND DO ABOUT TILAPIA FARMING   Call for Applications into a Short Course on Tilapia Farming Course title: Farming tilapia profitably A public-private partnership initiative between the University of Cape Coast and Ainoo-Ansah Farms Training Dates: 25 - 29th July, 2016 8th- 12th August, 2016 22nd-26th August, 2016 5th-9th September, 2016 19th -23rd September, 2016 Total number of participants to be admitted: 100 Venue: Ainoo-Ansah Farms, Okyereko – Near Winneba, Ghana Background: The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences of the University of Cape Coast as a major teaching, research and knowledge centre in Aquaculture in collaboration with Ainoo-Ansah Farms, and with financial support from the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) and the Skills Development Fund (SDF) wish to invite applications from prospective and current fish farmers to participate in five-day hands-on and instructive training programme on Tilapia farming. The total duration of the course is five (5) days and participants should indicate in their application which of the suggested dates above they wish to present themselves for the course.   Features of the Course: Facilitation: Lecturers from Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (DFAS) of University of Cape Coast (Ghana) and Ainoo-Ansah Farms. Nature of training: About 40% lectures and 60% practical Course materials: Training manual and practical schedules on tilapia culture authored by lecturers of the workshop Certification: Certificate of participation from University of Cape Coast will be given at the end of the workshop. Key benefits: Access to aqua shop selling essential fish farming inputs Awareness of other opportunities in the fish farming value chain Access to technical information and consultancy services Access to laboratory services of DFAS Networking with other fish farmers  Target Groups: Prospective farmers Farmers needing more technical and business skills in tilapia farming Fish farming enthusiasts Students Extension personnel Development personnel of Government and NGOsCost of training: Please note that the cost of training is highly subsidised. The training costs include writing materials, manuals, meals and lodging, financed by COTVET/SDF. However selected Ghanaian participants will be expected to pay GHS300.00 to cover snacks, shuttle, use of farm facility and other incidentals. Foreign participants are to pay US$485.00 or Ghana cedi equivalent covering tuition, manual, lunch and snack, shuttle, certificates and facility usage.  All letters of application should be submitted on or before FRIDAY, 15TH JULY, 2016 to the following email contacts: Training Coordination: Dr. Joseph Aggrey-Fynn: jaggrey-fynn@ucc.edu.gh                                           Mr. Jacob Ainoo-Ansah: jainooansah@gmail.com. Successful applicants will be notified by MONDAY, 18TH JULY, 2016.  

SRC Executives Call on Vice-Chancellor

29 Jun, 2016 By louis Mensah

The 2016/2017 executives of the Student Representative Council (SRC) and Local Chapter of National Union of Ghana Students (LNUGS) have paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D. D. Kuupole.

Explaining the purpose of the visit, the SRC President, Mr. Dennis Appiah Larbi-Ampofo said their presence in the Vice-Chancellors office was to formally introduce themselves and also discuss some pertinent issues affecting the welfare of students. He noted that upon assuming office, the executives had been working around the clock to ensure that students receive the best of service from the University. “We have had a smooth working relationship with management within this little period in office and it is our prayer that it continues this way,” he indicated.

Mr. Larbi-Ampofo asked the Vice-Chancellor to forgive them for their comments in the media concerning the imposition of utility tariff on students. He said they have reflected and regretted for their actions. He used the opportunity to wish the Vice-Chancellor a “belated happy birthday.”

Welcoming the team, the Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation for the visit and assured them of management's support at all times. He commended them for realising their mistake and rendering apologies adding that “You have to examine issues and refer it to the appropriate offices for redress instead of jumping to the media.”  He asked them to have confidence in management to deal with issues confronting students.

Prof. Kuupole reminded the student leaders of their responsibility to contribute towards the growth of the University saying “If we destroy this institution, we’ll inherit it one day, it’s in our own interest to build on it or leave it the same way we came to meet it.”  It is my expectation that my successor would also have a good working relationship with student leaders.

Some of the issues the student leaders raised at the meeting were the expansion of student’s clinic, flexible payment of fees and accommodation.

In attendance were the Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan; Ag. Director, Directorate of Human Resources; Dr. Kwaku Gyasi Badu and Assistant Registrar, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Oku-Afari Opoku.

By: Documentation and Information Section

Engage Management to Address Grievances of Students

29 Jun, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro has advised the executives of the Student Representative Council (SRC) and Local Chapter of National Union of Ghana Students of the University to always engage management in dialogue to address their grievances.

Prof. Oduro noted that the SRC, as an important stakeholder should always partner management to create an enabling environment for academic work in the University.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor gave this advice when the SRC/LNUGS executives paid him a visit. He entreated them to be circumspect with the information they put in the public domain, adding that “the Vice-Chancellor and management operate an open door policy so you can always approach us to discuss and resolve issues affecting the welfare of students.”

Prof. Oduro pointed out that as leaders of the student front, the SRC executives should join ties with management to raise the image of the universities noting that “we are in a competitive environment and therefore we need to be mindful of our actions.” He congratulated the executives of the 2016/2017 academic year and wished them well in their new leadership role.

Speaking at the meeting, the SRC President, Mr. Dennis Appiah Larbi-Ampofo said the visit was to formally introduce themselves as the new leaders of the UCC students. He thanked the management for the cooperation ever since they were inducted into office but apologised for their outburst in the media concerning the payment of utility tariffs by students. “We’ve regretted taking such action without recourse to management,” he pleaded and gave the assurance that they would live up to expectation whenever similar issue happens in the future.

Present at the meeting were the Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan; Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Koawo Edjah; Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs, Mr. Jeff Onyame and Director, Director of Public Affairs Major Kofi Baah Bentum (rtd).

Other executives who accompanied the SRC President were Miss Priscilla Assuming, Vice-President; Dorinda Bruce Acquah, Secretary; Dennis Nana Asare, Treasurer; Godwin Asamoah Mensah, Sports Secretary; Elvera Mawufemor Wagba, Coordinating Secretary and Felix Amihere, SRC Public Relations Officer.

The LNUGS included Awortwe Sagoe, President; Welhemina Bofla, Secretary and Josephine Aidoo, Women’s Commissioner.

By: Documentation and Information Section

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