Change of Name:
Department of Entomology and Wildlife is now Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology
A training Programme on ‘ICT Use and its Importance in Academic Practices’ for Deans/Directors/Heads and Coordinators of Units in College of Education Studies which is being organized by Centre for Teaching Support (CTS) starts tomorrow at 8:30 am at the Intelligence Centre in the University of Cape Coast.
It is announced for the information of the University Community and the General Public that at its Special Meeting held on Saturday, 30th July, 2016, the University Council, on the recommendation of the Appointments and Promotions Board, appointed the following Senior Members as Provosts for a 3-year term each with effect from 1st August, 2016:
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Name of Provost |
Current Position |
Name of College |
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Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh |
Dean, Faculty of Arts
|
College of Humanities & Legal Studies |
|
Prof. Livingstone Sam-Amoah |
Dean, School of Agriculture
|
College of Agriculture & Natural Sciences |
|
Prof. Isaac Galyoun |
Head, Department of Mathematics & Science |
College of Distance Education |
|
Prof. Eric Magnus Wilmot |
Head, Department of Science & Mathematics
|
College of Education Studies |
It was noted that nobody responded to the advertisement for the position of Provost of the College of Health and Allied Sciences. Council therefore decided that the Ag. Provost of the College, Rev. Prof. Harold S. Amonoo-Kuofi, should continue to act until a substantive Provost is appointed.
Thank you.
Signed
John Kofi Nyan
(REGISTRAR AND SECRETARY TO COUNCIL)
It is announced for the information of the University Community and the General Public that at its Special Meeting held on Saturday, 30th July, 2016, the University Council, on the recommendation of the Appointments and Promotions Board, appointed the following Senior Members as Provosts for a 3-year term each with effect from 1st August, 2016:
|
Name of Provost |
Current Position |
Name of College |
|
Prof. Livingstone Sam-Amoah |
Dean, School of Agriculture
|
College of Agriculture & Natural Sciences |
|
Prof. Isaac Galyuon |
Head, Department of Science and Mathematics Education |
College of Distance Education |
|
Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh |
Dean, Faculty of Arts
|
College of Humanities & Legal Studies |
|
Prof. Eric Magnus Wilmot |
Head, Department of Science & Mathematics Education |
College of Education Studies |
It was noted that nobody responded to the advertisement for the position of Provost of the College of Health and Allied Sciences. Council therefore decided that pending the appointment of a substantive Provost for the College, the Ag. Provost, Rev. Prof. Harold S. Amoono-Kuofi, should continue to act until a substantive Provost is appointed.
Thank you.
Signed
John Kofi Nyan
(REGISTRAR AND SECRETARY TO COUNCIL)
The former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Busumuru Kofi Annan has called on university leaders to ensure that higher education helps foster a better understanding of the benefits and responsibilities of democracy in their respective countries.
He underscored the crucial role of higher education in promoting democracy through peace and security, sustainable development, human rights and the rule of law.
Mr. Annan made the call when he delivered the keynote address at a three-day Conference of the Association of Commonwealth Universities held at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra. The biannual conference which was hosted by Vice-Chancellors Ghana (VCG), was on the theme “Defining the Responsible University: Society, Impact and Growth.” The conference brought together more than 400 higher education experts from 35 countries to deliberate on the theme.
The Minister for Education, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang who read a statement read on behalf of the President of Ghana, Mr. John Dramani Mahama, recommended a continuous dialogue between institutions of higher education and industry to contribute to global efforts aimed at addressing the socio-economic development challenges. He noted that the time has come for institutions of higher education to produce the required skilled labour for the job market.
President Mahama observed that “What has been established is a seemingly disconnection between the graduates in terms of acquired skills and what the employers are looking for.” He further noted that “We need to more importantly also interrogate the earlier principles on which our universities were established to make a better forecast of what society expects of the institution of higher education towards national and international development.”
The three-day conference engaged participants in discussions focusing on the impact of universities on innovation, research and development, civil society, funding and access, employment, and the role and place of government and the corporate sector in building the skilled leaders of tomorrow.
In his remarks at the function, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast and the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Prof. D. D. Kuupole, entreated participants to share ideas that would reposition higher education to promote socio-economic development. He encouraged participants from outside the country to use their leisure periods to visit some tourist attractions in the Greater Accra and the Central Regions of Ghana.
that would redefine the responsibilities of higher education institutions in socio-economic development.
Former President of Malawi, Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Banda has said that the most pressing need of society today is good moral leadership.
According her, the general public no longer has faith in their leaders. “This is because leaders who occupy political positions use their political offices and positions to plunder the wealth of their countries for their personal self-enrichment rather than using national resources to promote the well being of their people, they”, she said.
It is for this reason that she has called for a new kind of leadership in Africa, the one that Prof. Mills exhibited. “Moral and servant leadership is what Africa needs and Prof. Mills represents and embodiment of such type of leadership”, Madam Banda said.
Dr. Banda spoke on the topic: Leadership Redefined; Moral and Ethical Leadership, A Must; The Case of President John Evans Atta Mills-The Servant Leader at a Commemorative lecture in honour of the late President of Ghana at the University of Cape Coast. She described leadership as an emotional phenomenon founded and built on mutuality, common good and shared vision between the leader and the people. She said leaders appealed to the people they lead and the people appealed to the emotions of the leader. “Leadership is a love affair. You fall in love with the people you serve and the people fall in love with you”.
Explaining further, Dr. Banda intimated that leadership hinged on the principle and realisation that power and authority were exercised at the pleasure of those that put them in position of authority. Again, Madam Banda reminded leaders that they were occupying positions because people put them there so that they could serve them. Therefore, as leaders they must have integrity and strength of character to put the needs and concerns of others ahead of their own. “The welfare of the people that gave you the mandate to exercise power over them prevails and becomes your guiding principles and driving force”, she added.
The former Malawian president urged leaders to be selfless in their desire to ensure the success of others, fearless in their zeal to protect the dignity of others, and relentless in their defense of the rights of the people. Espousing on the current evolution of leadership globally, Dr. Banda said “globally leadership is being redefined with a shift of power from the top to the masses”. “We are witnessing shifting of power from monarchies to presidents; from dictators to Democrats; from rulers to leaders. We are all witnessing power shifts from “me” to “us”. Yes the world bears witness as power shifts from leaders to masses as demonstrated during the Arab spring”.
She said the shifting of power from leaders to masses cannot be ignored since it signalled the coming of new world order in terms of leadership and people power and described it as a paradigm shift that called for necessary changes in leadership. “As leaders the earlier we accept this reality the better, lest we risk being left behind or face the full blunt of the people’s power. As leaders, the earlier we realise and fully accept that the days of authoritative leadership are long gone, the better”, she admonished. 
On the canker of political corruption in Africa, Mrs. Banda indicated that it was as a result of the failure to embrace the principles and tenets of moral and servant leadership and has remained one huge impediment to socio-economic development on the continent.
Mrs. Banda said instead of being part of the solution, African leaders have become enablers of corruption, fraud and all sorts of vices. “They have become part of the problem for communities and not a solution to the many problems communities are grappling with especially corruption, abuse of human rights and tribalism or ethnicity”, she lamented.
Speaking on the virtues of the President, Madam Banda said President Mills lived a humble life of the community; he lived a life of love. He was also not only the son of Ghana, he was a citizen of the world who gave his life to the development of education as demonstrated by his contribution to academia all over the world. His contribution to intellectual development was remarkable”.
“The life of President Atta Mills was the embodiment of dedication to public service and to the people of Ghana”.
STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF NEW VICE-CHANCELLOR FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
It is announced for the information of the university community and the general public that at its special meeting held on Saturday, 30th July, 2016, the University Council appointed Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, current Provost of the College of Education Studies as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast
Prof Ghartey Ampiah will take over from the incumbent Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D. D. Kuupole at the end Prof Kuupole’s term of office.
Signed
John Kofi Nyan
REGISTRAR AND SECRETARY TO COUNCIL
30TH JULY 2016
It is announced for the information of the university community and the general public that at its special meeting held on Saturday, 30th July, 2016, the University Council appointed Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, current Provost of the College of Education Studies as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast.
Prof Ghartey Ampiah will take over from the incumbent Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D. D. Kuupole at the end of Prof Kuupole's term of office.
Signed
(John Kofi Nyan)
(REGISTRAR AND SECRETARY TO COUNCIL)
30TH JULY 2016
The Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy and Documentation (CEGRAD) is planning a workshop for all Female Senior Members, Academic at the University of Cape Coast. This platform is aimed at enhancing publication capacities of Female Lecturers. The proposed period for the workshop is from 10th to 12th August, 2016.
Female Senior Member should kindly find attached a copy of Participant's Expression of Interest Form to be completed and returned to cegrad@ucc.edu.gh
For more information, please call 0332-092256, 020-5383415.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof D. D. Kuupole, on behalf of the University Council has received a report of the Committee set up to address issues of the University of Cape Coast Branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG).
Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Committee, Prof. K. Yankson indicated that the Committee was to consider grievances regarding the appointment, promotion and elevation of some academic senior members which UTAG considered to be at variance with the Statutes of the University.
According to Prof. Yankson, the Committee was to investigate the following issues, “whether the Statutes has been breached; to find out whether those elevated/upgraded to the rank of senior lecturers fall within the exceptional clause as captured under the specific schedule of the statutes; to iron out any misunderstanding or misrepresentation and to ensure that there is harmony between Management and UTAG”.
Prof. Yankson thanked the University of Cape Coast Council for the confidence reposed in the committee, which he said worked tirelessly to produce the report.
Receiving the report, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D. D. Kuupole expressed gratitude on behalf of the University Council and management for the good work by the committee. “Council will examine the content of the four-member committee’s report without delay to ensure speedy implementation of its recommendations,” he assured them.
The Vice-Chancellor pointed out that Council was irrevocably committed to finding lasting solution to the issues raised by UTAG members.
Other members of the Committee were, Dr. (Mrs.) R. E. M. Entsua Mensah, Council Member; Major (Rtd) Ben Donkor, Council Member, and Mr. Emmanuel Aidoo, Secretary to the Committee.
Present at the function were the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro and the Registrar, Mr. John K. Nyan.