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Teach for Ghana Calls for Collaboration to Train Teachers

29 Feb, 2016 By louis Mensah

Teach for Ghana (TFG), a leadership organisation that focuses on recruitment and training of graduates to teach pupils in deprived schools in the country has expressed interest in collaborating with the University of Cape Coast College of Distance Education (CoDE).

Speaking at a meeting with top management of CoDE, a representative of TFG, Mr. Daniel Dotse who led two other officials said the organisation was interested in providing quality educational opportunity to children in the country. He explained that TFG recruit the most promising graduates and young professionals from varied disciplines to teach in Ghana’s underserved communities through a highly selective, two-year fellowship. He said alumni of the programme build on their classroom experience to effect systematic changes wherever they find themselves.

Mr. Dotse noted that as part of their effort to achieve this important mandate, TFG would need the assistance of UCC to create tailor-made teacher certificate programmes for the recruited graduates. He also added that “we want UCC to join us in leading this innovative model of chance in Africa and expand the network of world-class teachers across Ghana.”

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro who chaired the meeting said he was excited about the organisation’s passion to improve the standard of education in the country through teacher education. He noted that their mandate was in line with the Vice-Chancellor’s agenda of partnering with academic institutions and other organisations to influence quality education. He added that a team from CoDE would hold discussions with officials from TFG to identify specific areas for the collaboration before a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) could be signed.

Also present at the meeting was the Provost of the CoDE, Prof. John Nelson Buah. Other members of the TFG team were Carolina Ramirez and Yaba Haffar.

CIE Organises Study Abroad Fair

29 Feb, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Centre for International Education (CIE), has organised the first Study Abroad Fair at the Student Representative Parliament Grounds, North Campus. The one-day Fair was intended to create awareness about opportunities available to students in the University of Cape Coast partner institutions outside Ghana.   Students who patronised the fair interacted with staff of CIE on the application procedures for the student exchange programme.  Some students who have participated in previous study abroad programmes in UCC’s partner institutions were also present to share their experiences and the benefits they gained.  

CIE Organises Study Abroad Fair

29 Feb, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Centre for International Education (CIE), has organised the first Study Abroad Fair at the Student Representative Parliament Grounds, North Campus. The one-day Fair was intended to create awareness about opportunities available to students in the University of Cape Coast partner institutions outside Ghana.   Students who patronised the fair interacted with staff of CIE on the application procedures for the student exchange programme.  Some students who have participated in previous study abroad programmes in UCC’s partner institutions were also present to share their experiences and the benefits they gained.  

Resource Persons for Harmattan School Calls on Pro-Vice-Chancellor

26 Feb, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Director of the Centre for Gender Advocacy Research and Documentation (CEGRAD), Prof. Akua Britwum has led a delegation from Germany to pay courtesy call on the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro. The three visitors, Prof. Dr. White Schultz, Jill Philine Blau and Kwaku Arhin. Briefing the Pro-Vice-Chancellor about the visit, Prof. Britwum said the officials were at University of Cape Coast (UCC) as resource persons for the upcoming Harmattan School on Gender and Landrights to be hosted by CEGRAD. She said the international exposure of UCC through the programme was something to be proud about. Welcoming the officials, Prof. Oduro commended Prof. Britwum and CEGRAD for their commitment and added that “the University really appreciates your effort to promote gender issues.” He further praised CEGRAD’s effort of championing the cause of the marginalised in society. He was also of the view that the conference was perfectly in line with the Internationalisation policy of the University and therefore assured CEGRAD of management’s support for the Harmattan School and the celebration of International Womens Day which falls within the same period. Present at the meeting were Dr. Genevieve Adukpo of CEGRAD; Ag. Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs, Mr. Jeff Onyame and Junior Assistant Registrar, Mr. Nasir Entsie of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor’s office.    

NCUK and UCC Discuss Partnership

25 Feb, 2016 By louis Mensah

Northern Consortium, United Kingdom (NCUK), has expressed interest to partner the University of Cape Coast to facilitate training and admission of students to universities in the United Kingdom. This came to light when the Marketing Development Executive of NCUK, Mr. Andrew Straughan interacted with management and some heads of Department on the activities of NCUK at the Academic Board Chamber, North Campus. Mr. Straughan said NCUK offers “pathway programmes” to students worldwide who wish to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the UK and globally. He indicated that over 23,500 NCUK students had been assisted to progress onto degree courses through their world-class programmes. He further noted that NCUK is a unique organisation because it was founded by 11 leading UK universities. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro who chaired the meeting said as part of its Internationalisation agenda, UCC has opened its doors for partnerships that would contribute to sharing and advancing knowledge help society. He said the partnerships arrangement would be referred to the Centre for International (CIE) for further discussions. Present at the meeting were some Provosts of College, Deans of Faculty/ Schools, Directors and Heads of Department.    

STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW AND EVALUATION RETREAT

25 Feb, 2016 By Anonymous (not Verified)

As a way of reviewing and evaluating the School’s and Departmental Strategic Plans, a team of fifteen (15) consisting some  members of the School of Business and the College Finance Officer of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies have participated in a two-day retreat at BIRDROCK Hotel, Anomabo from 21st- 23rd February, 2016. Members also discussed among other things issues on curricula, establishment of a business village, research agenda, creation of new departments, workshops and conferences for faculty and staff, and requirements for programme accreditation The team was made up of the following: Prof. Edward Marfo-Yiadom   - Dean Dr. Siaw Frimpong   - Vice-Dean & Head, Accounting and Finance Mr. Francis Boachie-Mensah   - Head, Management Studies Georgina Asi Owusu (Mrs.)   - Faculty Officer Dr. Abraham Ansong   - Coordinator, UCC Business Incubator Dr. Felix K. Opoku   - Senior Lecturer, Management Studies Dr. John Garchie Gatsi   - Senior Lecturer, Accounting and Finance Dr. Anokye Mohammed Adam   - Senior Lecturer, Accounting and Finance Mrs. Mavis Benneh Mensah   - Senior Lecturer, Management Studies Dr. Nichodemus Osei Owusu   - Lecturer, Management Studies Mr. Anthony Acquah   - College Finance Officer, CHLS Mr. John Anowie   - Principal Accounting Officer Mr. John K. Sam   - Principal Administrative Assistant Mr. Enoch Mensah-Williams   - Principal Administrative Assistant Ms. Cecilia Hayford   - Senior Administrative Assistant  

USDA Officials Call On Pro-Vice-Chancellor

25 Feb, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro has called for a concerted effort to control post-harvest losses in Ghana in particular and Africa in general.

This according the Pro-Vice-Chancellor was very critical in addressing matters concerning food security in our society.

Prof. Oduro who said this when he received a four-member delegation from United States Agency Department of Agriculture (USDA) in his office hoped the collaboration between the USDA and the University of Cape Coast would be beneficial to the two parties and eventually help turn agriculture around in the country. “We appreciate your efforts to promote agriculture through academic dimensions and will urge you to look at other relevant areas like post- harvest losses’.

Prof. Oduro called on the team to also consider teaching people “how to do agriculture” since it would help in our bid to increase productivity”.  “Whatever we do in agriculture, if we do not sustain the teaching of the art of doing that, then we have a problem”. He therefore implored them not to hesitate to let the university management know when things are not going well and prayed for sustained relationship between UCC and USDA.

The Coordinator of the Monitoring Evaluation and Technical Support Services (METTS) project, Dr. Francis Enu-Kwesi explained that the team was on campus to undertake a review and also hold a meeting with officials of the project.  He said the METTS project, which is run in five regions, has been renewed for two more years.

Harold Tarver of the USDA described the relationship with UCC as “wonderful and fruitful one despite the ups and downs” and called for a more deepened relationship that will last for a long time to come. He indicated that USDA was happy to be capitalising on local expertise in the promotion of good agriculture practices in the country.

Adehye Hall Climaxes Week Celebration with a Grand Durbar

23 Feb, 2016 By louis Mensah

Adehye Hall has climaxed its 53rd week celebration with a grand durbar at the hall’s forecourt last Saturday.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Progressive Peoples Party (PPP) parliamentary candidate for the Cape Coast North Constituency, Madam Sarah Mary Bucknor challenged women not to renege in their quest to take up leadership roles in society. She described, women as agents of change and therefore called on students of the hall to put in more effort to take up leadership responsibilities as a way of contributing their quota to national development.

Madam Bucknor indicated that, the country's democracy can only succeed with the active involvement of women in all sectors of the economy. She encouraged women not to be intimidated by their male counterparts and rather demonstrate good leadership skills and also strive to make an impact in society.

On her part, the Director of the Centre for Gender Research and Advocacy (CEGRAD), Professor Akua Britwum, called on women to rise up and challenge the status quo that place women in the minority and make them appear as inferior to men. She added that “the woman deserves better and equal right as their male counterpart.”

The Adehye Hall Warden, Madam Paulina Kwafoa, in her speech expressed gratitude to all stakeholders who contributed in diverse ways to make the celebration a success. She entreated students of the hall to look up to women have been able to make positive impact in the lives of many in the society stressing that, “this should be the priority of every women.”

She commended the hall on the numerous achievements over the years and encouraged the students to work hard to maintain the standards already established.

Department of Optometry Provides Eye Services to Teachers and Pupils of Salvation Army School for the Deaf

23 Feb, 2016 By louis Mensah

A team from the Department of Optometry has conducted eye screening exercise for teachers and pupils of the Salvation Army School for the deaf at Swedru in the Central Region, as part of their outreach programme.

The team also presented spectacles to those whose eyes were examined during the exercise. The team which was led by Head of Department, Prof. (Mrs.) Nathalie G. Mensah included Dr. Emmanuel Kwasi Abu, Dr. Samuel Kyei and Dr. Samuel Abokyi as well as some final year Optometry students.

Speaking at the programme, Prof. Mensah said the department was not only committed to training students to become competent Optometrists but also inculcating in them compassion for the vulnerable in society. She said the department identified the school for the screening exercise due to the special needs of the pupils.

Prof. Mensah thanked the Optical Foundation for donating spectacles for the exercise. She noted that the Department of Optometry has received various forms of assistance from the Foundation through capacity building as well as donation of spectacles and other equipment. She also expressed gratitude to the School of Agriculture for providing a bus to convey the team to Swedru.

The headteacher of the School, Mrs. Favour Aflakpui, was full of praise for the team for traveling from Cape Coast to assist them adding that “We are really touched by what you have done for this school and it is my hope that this exercise will be continued every year.”  She indicated that apart from the deaf pupils, there were other pupils with multiple disability and therefore appealed to other institutions to emulate the good example of the University of Cape Coast.

 

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