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UCC Primary School Wins National Spelling Competition

25 Jan, 2016 By Anonymous (not Verified)

The University of Cape Coast Primary School (UPS) has won the 2015 National Junior Graphic Fan Club Spelling Competition which was organised by the Graphic Communications Group Limited in Accra. Represented by Joshuana Buerkor Nartey, Lord Awingur and Gilbert Kofi Eduah, the UPS defeated six other basic schools in the country to be crowned winners.  With 63 points, UPS beat Falsyd Foundation School in the finals held in Accra. Kabore Basic School from Ho in the Volta Region placed third with 28 points and the Family Life International School in Accra took the fourth position with 15 points. For winning the contest, each of the three contestants from UPS had a Play Station Four, a bank account with GHȻ300 donated by Ecobank Ghana Limited. Each contestant also received an Oxford Dictionary, souvenirs from Ecobank and MoneyGram, a carton of Peak Milk, a carton of Planet fruit drink and a Certificate of participation. The competition formed part of activities to mark the 15th anniversary celebration of Junior Graphic. In a related development, the UCC Primary School has presented the trophy they won to the Chief Executive of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly, Hon. Priscilla Arhin in her office. She commended the School for the positive image it has carved for itself in the Central Region and beyond. She added that “ you have proved to the nation that you are a great giant when it comes to quality basic education in Ghana.”      

UCC Signs MoU with Dominion University College

22 Jan, 2016 By Anonymous (not Verified)

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) and Dominion University College (DUC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at a short ceremony on campus. The MoU serves as a reference document that makes UCC a mentor institution to DUC. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D. D. Kuupole commended DUC for entering into affiliation with UCC. He noted that affiliation is about partnership and therefore the two institutions should work towards achieving results. The Vice-Chancellor gave the assurance that UCC will nurture DUC to grow and live up to expectation, adding “together we shall transform challenges into opportunities and stumbling blocks to stepping stones.” On his part, the President of DUC, Prof. W. Gagakuma expressed appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor for the warm reception. He pledged that DUC would abide by the terms of the MoU to help build a strong relationship with UCC. The Vice-Chancellor and President of DUC signed the MoU for their respective institutions. Present at the signing ceremony were the Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan; Ag. Director, Academic Affairs, Mr. Jeff T. Onyame; Ag. Director Public Affairs; Major Kofi Baah-Bentum (rtd) and Junior Assistant Registrar, Institutional Affiliation Office, Mr. Justice Agyenim Boateng. The team from DUC comprised the Registrar, Mr. David Asante and the External Affairs Officer, Madam Philomena Ekpeh Morkley.    

UTAG Congratulates Prof. George K. T. Oduro

22 Jan, 2016 By louis Mensah

The UCC Branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), has congratulated, Prof. George K. T. Oduro on his appointment as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University. A statement signed by the Secretary of the association, Dr. David Teye Doku expressed confidence that Prof. Oduro will bring his expertise and rich experience to bear in the delivery of quality services to members of the association and the entire University. The statement further noted that “We also look forward to using your international experience and network to support the University management to promote scholarship and uplift the image of our University.” The association assured him of the support of its members in the execution of these important tasks.     

Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh chairs committee to review salaries of MPs

22 Jan, 2016 By louis Mensah

Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama has appointed a five member Presidential Committee to determine the salaries of Article 71 office holders. The committee will determine the salaries of the President’s Ministers and political appointees, Members of Parliament (MPs), members of the Council of State, among others. The new committee which was inaugurated by the President will be chaired by Professor Dora Francisca Edu- Buandoh. Other members of the committee are Professor Kwamena Ahwoi, Dr. William Baah Boateng, Mrs. Norkor Duah and Mrs. Lydia Bawa. Speaking on behalf of the committee said they “are humbled by this opportunity and the privilege to serve our nation in this way.” Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama has appointed a five member Presidential Committee to determine the salaries of Article 71 office holders. The committee will determine the salaries of the President’s Ministers and political appointees, Members of Parliament (MPs), members of the Council of State, among others. The new committee which was inaugurated by the President will be chaired by Professor Dora Francisca Edu- Buandoh. Other members of the committee are Professor Kwamena Ahwoi, Dr. William Baah Boateng, Mrs. Norkor Duah and Mrs. Lydia Bawa. Speaking on behalf of the committee said they “are humbled by this opportunity and the privilege to serve our nation in this way.” Over the years there have been heated debates in Ghana over the salaries and allowances for these groups of persons, while others have called for it to be totally scrapped. Source: http://ghanabizfinance.com

Vice-Chancellor Calls on CCMA Chief Executive

21 Jan, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D. D. Kuupole has called on the Chief Executive of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly (CCMA), Ms. Priscilla Arhin in her office.

The visit was to discuss issues of mutual benefit to the CCMA and the University.

Welcoming the Vice-Chancellor, Ms. Arhin said she was highly honoured for the visit. She was confident that the assembly and university will continue to collaborate in matters concerning the two institutions.

For his part, the Vice-Chancellor commended the MCE for showing interest in the affairs of the University and noted that the visit was to deepen the existing relationship between the CCMA and UCC. The Assembly has done a lot for the University even though, they are indication of positive things to come in the not too distant future, he added.

He appealed to the MCE for the rehabilitation of roads leading to the new stadium since the volume of traffic to the facility would increase upon completion.

Present at the meeting were the Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan; Ag. Director, Directorate of Public Affairs, Major Kofi Baah-Bentum(rtd) and Assistant Registrar, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Opoku Oku Afari.

Bank of Ghana Officials Inspect Language Laboratory

21 Jan, 2016 By louis Mensah

Three officials from the Bank of Ghana have paid a working visit to the University to examine progress of work at the Language Centre. The three officials from the Bank of Ghana namely, Mr. Benjamin Addo, Mr. Kofi Amponsah Kwatiah and Mr. Papa Daniels in the company of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D. D. Kuupole were taken round the facility by the architect of the project, Mr. George Arko Forson. Briefing the team on the progress of work, Mr. Forson said the project was 80% complete. It is expected that the project will be handed over in March, 2016. Present during the inspection were the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro; Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan and Dean of Faculty of Arts, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh. The rest were the Vice-Dean of Faculty of Arts Prof. Peter Grant, Deputy Director, Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Management, Mr. Edward Dadzie and the Contractor, Mr. Henry Ampomah .  

Vice-Chancellor Presents Books to Faculty of Law

21 Jan, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D. D. Kuupole has presented law books to the Faculty of Law at a short ceremony at the Academic Board Chamber, North Campus. Presenting the books, Prof. Kuupole said the donation was as a result of a collaboration between UCC and the University of Exeter, United Kingdom. He expressed the hope that the books would be put to good use. The Dean of the Faculty of Law who received the books on behalf of the Faculty thanked the Vice-Chancellor for the presentation and the University of Exeter for the donation.  

Prof. Dora Francisca Edu- Buandoh Chairs Committee on Emoluments

19 Jan, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Dora Francisca Edu- Buandoh has been appointed as the Chairperson of the five-member Presidential Committee appointed to determine the emoluments of Article 71 Office Holders.

Other members of the committee are Professor Kwamena Ahwoi, Dr. William Baah Boateng, Mrs Norkor Duah and Mrs Lydia Bawa.

President John Dramani Mahama in accordance with Article 71 of the 1992 Constitution, and acting on the advice of the Council of State, appointed the committee to determine the salaries of the president, ministers, political appointees, Parliamentarians, members of Council of State among others.

The Committee, has officially been inaugurated by the President at a short ceremony at the Flag Staff House, Accra.

19 Jan, 2016

Training Description: The workshop is intended to introduce students to the types and nature of data sets available, where they can be accessed as well as how to get it ready for use. Students will accordingly be introduced to the use of some statistical software such as STATA, SPSS, EVIEWS, Excel and NVIVO. Emphasis will however be placed on developing the data management and analysis skills of students since it is an essential component of the research process. The scope of the workshop will include a writing skills session and managing long word document, specifically, to the APA writing and referencing style as required by the University of Cape Coast. Hence, students will be introduced to the use of software such as Microsoft word and Zotero referencing.  

Objective: The main objective of the workshop is to enable students develop the necessary skills for writing of their project work and also get them to better appreciate data management (and analysis??) as critical component in assessing the quality of a research output. 

Target Audience: The workshop mainly targets all final year students in the College of Humanities and Legal Studies.

Expected Outcomes: At the end of the workshop, participants would be able to:

  1. Identify the appropriate data set for their project work;
  2. Easily access data from the various data sources;
  3. Identify the appropriate statistical tool and software for their analysis;
  4. Manage data sets from either secondary or primary sources;
  5. Analyse data and check for rudimentary robustness of the findings; and 
  6. Write and format project work in line with UCC standards; 

Motivation: Final year students undertaking project works have received very little or no training on how to handle data when it comes to their project work. This is partly due to inadequate time for such training. This workshop is therefore intended to serve as a platform where students will have the opportunity to acquire the skills of managing their primary and secondary data sets for their research work. They will also have the chance to practically engage in hands-on exercise that will enable them appreciate data management and analysis in research. It also provides students with an opportunity to learn how to use academic software for research.

The attached file contains details of the training schedule.

Students are expected to pay 80 Ghana Cedis as participation fee
 

Let’s Dialogue to Address Challenges of UCC

19 Jan, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George Oduro has entreated academic staff of the five Colleges in the University to use dialogue in addressing challenges facing their work. Prof. Oduro noted that, as a University that prides itself as a centre of excellence, it is prudent for staff to formally write to management or the appropriate office for redress of issues.

Speaking at separate meetings where he was formally introduced to staff of the five colleges of the University, Prof. Oduro stated that his core responsibility is to support the Vice-Chancellor to achieve his vision, especially in the area of academic work.

He further noted that the office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor comes with a lot of responsibilities and therefore through the cooperation of the Provosts, Deans, Heads of Department, and the lecturers, the University would be able to achieve academic excellence adding that "He who clears the the path does not realise its crookedness"

Prof. Oduro used the opportunity to express gratitude for their unflinching support during the recent elections which elevated him to the position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University.  

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