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UCC Credit Union Hosts BECU Representative to Foster International Partnership

02 May, 2025 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Cooperative Credit Union has held a collaborative and interactive session with a representative from the Boeing Employees' Credit Union (BECU), Washington DC, Ms. Sacheen Winston.

The engagement aimed at exploring potential areas of collaboration, sharing operational experiences, and strengthening international relations.

Welcoming Ms. Winston to the UCC campus, the Chairperson of the UCC Credit Union, Mrs. Charity Abraham, expressed her appreciation for the visit and shared a brief history of the union. She highlighted some key achievements of the union, noting that it is currently ranked among the top five credit unions in the Central Region of Ghana.

"Our target is to become a leading credit union in Ghana," she emphasised, adding that the visit by Ms. Winston marked a significant step towards the union’s ambition of building international partnerships.

"I believe that our quest to have an international partnership starts from today with your visit," Mrs. Abraham stated. 

Chairperson of the UCC Credit Union, Mrs. Charity Abraham (R) with Ms. Sacheen Winston (L)

She further elaborated on the union’s commitment to youth engagement, indicating that one of their strategic goals was to encourage young people to become members.

“We are focused on the youth and we are reaching them through social media,” she noted.

In addition, Mrs. Abraham highlighted the union’s dedication to gender equality and inclusiveness.

Ms. Sacheen Winston, who serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant at BECU, shared insights into her role and the operations of her credit union. She commended UCC Credit Union for its gender-balanced leadership and inclusive staff structure.

“I am extremely impressed with the female representation of your leadership and staff,” she stated.

Speaking further, Ms. Winston underscored the importance of inclusivity as a driver of institutional growth.

Following an engaging question-and-answer session with staff and members of the UCC Credit Union, Ms. Winston expressed optimism about the future relationship between the two institutions.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

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School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences holds 2nd White Coat Ceremony for Class of 2027

02 May, 2025 By DIS

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPPS) has held its 2nd White Coat ceremony to mark the transition of 99 Pharmacy students into the clinical stage of their training. 

The White Coat ceremony is an integral part of Pharmacy education, emphasising the significance of the coat as the professional identity of Pharmacists and establishing defined expectations and responsibilities for students while still in training.

The dignitaries with the students

Speaking at the ceremony, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, noted that the White Coat signifies the commitment of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to the Pharmacy profession and the wellbeing of patients. 

To this end, Prof. Aheto announced that UCC has accepted to host the 2025 Annual General Meeting for the Pharmacy fraternity in Ghana which brings together about 5,000 participants.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor praised SoPPS for its recent acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment funded by grants, which will enhance the training of skilled Pharmacists.

Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto delivering an address

To the students, he advised them to be confident and take their studies seriously to make us proud and contribute meaningfully to society, Pharmacy profession and families.

“As you continue your journey, we look forward to witnessing your growth into compassionate and skilled Pharmacists” he inspired them. 

The keynote speaker, Pharm. Dr, Isaac Adupong pointed out that the White Coat was not just a fabric but a mantle of secret trust. 

He cautioned the student Pharmacists not to take the White Coat for granted as they pursue their professional goals.

Pharm. Dr, Isaac Adupong delivering the keynote address

“First the White Coat is a leadership coat and you should note that the Pharmacy degree is one of the versatile passports to enter any area of work and also the challenges you face in your training and in this profession are your competitive advantage,” he challenged them.

Dr.  Adupong who is the Managing Partner of Blazing Impact Consult outlined the vast opportunities available within the Pharmacy profession, urging students to explore fields beyond traditional hospital settings. 

“Your knowledge must translate into value,” he concluded, encouraging them to broaden their horizons in their future careers.

The Provost of the College of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof. Martins Ekor, said the College was well positioned to contribute significantly towards producing quality human resources to improve the health sector.

Provost of College of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof. Martins Ekor, speaking at the programme

Prof Ekor noted that plans were far advanced for SoPPS to introduce cutting-edge postgraduate programmes to enhance the School’s global recognition. 

He commended the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong for the pivotal role he played in the establishment of SoPPS.

Dean of SoPPS, Prof. Elvis Ofori Ameyaw, speaking at the ceremony

In an address, the Dean of SoPPS, Prof. Elvis Ofori Ameyaw, reminded the students of  the responsibility they carry as Pharmacists and urged them to embrace the values of compassion, ethics and professionalism in their practice.

Directorate of Internal Audit Holds Workshop on Professional Excellence

02 May, 2025 By DIS

The Directorate of Internal Audit (DIA), University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held a three-day internal workshop themed, "Driving Excellence in the Internal Audit Profession".

The workshop was aimed at strengthening the capacity of audit staff by equipping them with the essential skills and tools to enhance their work. The workshop also served as an opportunity for internal reflection, assessment, and correction of gaps within the Directorate.

The Director of DIA, Mr. Emmanuel Paul Owusu, spoke on the topic, "The Role of International Standards and Best Practices".

He stressed the importance of aligning audit practices with global standards to improve performance and credibility. He emphasized that auditors must uphold the values of adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency in their daily responsibilities.

“It is not enough to be the best in the country if we are not at the same level in terms of best practices,” he noted, urging staff to raise their professional standards in line with international expectations.

Mr. Owusu highlighted the significance of standardization, describing it as a fundamental part of daily organizational operations.

“Standardization is part of our everyday life and is used in every organization or institution and as such should be taken seriously,” he stated.

He encouraged staff to become familiar with key international frameworks such as the Financial Reporting Standards (FRS), International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and Government Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) guidelines.

He acknowledged some of the key challenges faced in implementing these standards within the Directorate, including cultural differences, resistance to change, and the cost of implementation. Despite these hurdles, he maintained that standardization holds numerous benefits.

“By adopting these standards, organizations build credibility, gain stakeholder trust, and achieve sustainable growth in a competitive global market,” he added.

The Heads of various sections within the DIA presented reports highlighting their activities, challenges, and achievements over the review period. The sectional heads who presented included Mr. Christopher Alatarige, Mr. Ernest Enyan, Mr. Sampson Asare, Mr. Daniel A. Egyir and Mr. Daniel Quainoo.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

Ag. Provost of CES-UCC receives UNICEF Team

02 May, 2025 By DIS

A delegation from the  United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Ghana has paid a courtesy call to the acting Provost of the College of Education Studies (CES), Prof. Douglas D. Agyei.

The visit formed part of measures to strengthen collaboration between the College and UNICEF to ensure inclusive education in the country.

The delegation led by an Education Specialist at UNICEF, Mr. Christopher Nkrumah, also included UNICEF Ghana’s Education Officer, Mrs. Rhoda Enchill.

At the meeting¸ Mr. Nkrumah catalogued three key policies of UNICEF, including inclusive education policy, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

He indicated that UNICEF would depend on the College to provide research evidence to inform policy decisions.

Delegation from both sides during the meeting

"I believe UCC is well-placed to partner with UNICEF Ghana to achieve its mandate in inclusive education to achieve learning outcomes. There are a lot of synergies that we can work on in projects. So, it will be a win-win situation to address some of the gaps that exist in the educational sector," he added.

Prof. Agyei expressed his gratitude to the delegation for the reinforced commitment of UNICEF in ensuring inclusive education.

He said the College had many areas it would like to partner UNICEF in and mentioned Departments and Centres under the Faculty of Educational Foundations that aligned with the activities of UNICEF.

The Provost assured the delegation that the College would work with UNICEF to improve education in the country.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

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Minister for Education inaugurates UCC Reconstituted Governing Council

29 Apr, 2025 By DIS

The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated a 13-member Governing Council for the University of Cape Coast at a ceremony at the Ministry of Education, Accra.

The reconstituted Council is chaired by Justice William Anaam Atuguba, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana. Members of the Council are: Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong; Dr. Abdul Nasser Alidu and Ms. Shika Acolatse (Government Nominees).

Others are Prof. Eric Anane-representative of Convocation (Professorial); Anastasia Asante (Esq); representative of Convocation (Non-Professorial); Dr. Jerry Opoku-Ansah- UTAG, UCC Branch; Abraham Norman Nortey-undergraduate student; Mr. Robert Ipiin Gnankob- Post-Graduate Students, Mr. Samuel Danso Akoto -Alumni Association.

The rest are Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai- Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Mr. Mohammed A. Quantson-Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS); and Mr. Benjamin Mensah-Gorman-Teachers and Education Workers Union (TEWU).

The Registrar, Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye (Esq) is secretary to Council.

The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu swearing members of Council into office

Speaking at the inauguration, the Minister of Education charged Council to ensure that UCC focused on its mandate and vision of teacher education in the areas of Science Technology, Engineering and Technology (STEM). 

“While we ensure the diversification of programmes, Council will have to ensure that the University remains focused on its mandate to support the government's STEM education agenda and particularly foundational learning agenda”, he emphasised.

Minister for Education, Hon Haruna Iddrisu

He called on the University to make recommendations on the government’s plan to incorporate teacher professionalism in the curriculum of education students while scrapping the teacher licensure examination.

The Minister of Education urged UCC to maintain its academic discipline and rigid assessment of students adding “In fact those days, UCC’s second class was equivalent to some first class somewhere, I’m not sure it is the same as it used to be. We therefore task Council to bring the glory back to the University of Cape Coast”

He said the government would establish ICT Innovation Hub to support UCC’s distance education.

He entreated the Chairman to work with Council to preserve the sanctity of leadership at UCC in order to prevent the turmoil that happened under the previous Council

On his part, the Chairman of UCC Governing Council promised to ensure academic freedom was guaranteed.

Chairman of UCC Council, Justice William Anaam Atuguba (rtd)

“I will resist any attempt by government to unduly interfere with academic freedom in UCC”, he assured.

Justice Atuguba pledged to work with the new Council to sustain and improve on the current academic stature of UCC.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

PURC assures UCC of improved utility services

28 Apr, 2025 By DIS

The Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Shafic Suleman, has assured management of the University of his topmost priority to ensure improved utility services on campus.

He indicated that he would use his good offices to improve the strained relations between UCC and ECG over frequent power disconnections.

“I think ECG should try to enhance its relationship with UCC. As a regulator, we are always available to resolve every challenge through dialogue,” he said.

Dr. Suleman gave the assurance when he paid a courtesy call to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Aheto, as part of his official working tour of the Central Region.

He expressed his readiness to set up a Regulatory Laboratory in the Commission and said he would need the University’s support in that regard.

Prof. Aheto, on his part, congratulated Dr. Suleman on his appointment and elevation.

Executive Secretary of PURC, Dr Shafic Suleman (L) and Pro VC of UCC, Prof. Denis Aheto (R)

He expressed disappointment over ECG's aggressive stance in constantly disconnecting power to the University campus despite an existing arrangement between the two parties towards settling the University’s debt.

He said the University had proposed to ECG to meter some offices, but to no avail.

Prof. Aheto was happy that the PURC would set up a Regulatory Lab and indicated the readiness of the University to support the cause.

He praised the Ghana Water Company Limited for its quality of service to the University.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

UCC celebrates 1,187 graduates

25 Apr, 2025 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast, UCC, has held its 57th congregation to celebrate students who have successfully completed various postgraduate programmes.

In all, 1,187 students, including 46 PhDs, 102 MPhil, 124 MA, 17 MCom, were celebrated for their academic achievements. 

The rest were 3 Master of Nursing, 605 Master of Education, 64 Master of Business Administration, 184 Master of Science, and 42 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).

Key among the personalities who graduated with the PhD was Dr. Kwabena Antwi- Konadu, the Manager of Campus Broadcasting Service, UCC, and Apostle Dr. Samuel Yaw Antwi,the immediate past Cape Coast Area Head of the Church of Pentecost and Board Chairman of Pent Media Centre.

Delivering his address, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong, commended the students on their giant feat and urged them not to rest on their oars but to work hard in all spheres of life.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong, speaking at the congregation

He  stated that hard work, resilience and dedication by the 2025 graduating class had yielded positive results. 

The Vice-Chancellor urged the graduates to be good ambassadors of the University and endeavour to support their alma mater in whatever position they found themselves.

Prof. Boampong said that the University remained resolute to strengthen and expand post graduate education, and therefore, indicated that it would mobilize resources to foster strategic partnership and create an enabling environment that impacts research and postgraduate training.

“I wish to assure you that UCC will not relent in its effort to build a graduate education that meets the highest standards ready to serve in every sphere of life,” he continued.

Prof. Boampong paid glowing tributes to the Emelia and Sam Brew Butler Research Fund for supporting postgraduate students to produce cutting edge research to solve societal challenges.

The Vice-Chancellor admitted that UCC was facing challenges as regards funding to support research activities and appealed to stakeholders to support the research agenda of the University. 

He advised the graduates to imbibe integrity ,respect and collaboration to overcome challenges and urged the students to be innovative and drive social impact, as they were entrusted with the University's legacy.

He urged them to prove themselves to the rest of the world as worthy intellectuals, ethical professionals and responsible graduates.

The Valedictorian, Dr. Justina Adams, who started Ph.D. (Business Administration) in January 2022, and completed in September 2024, said the education she and her colleagues had received was a great privilege and must not be taken for granted.

Special awards were given to deserving students.

Source: Documentation and Information Section

 

 

UCC Confers Degrees on 5,291 at 57th Congregation

23 Apr, 2025 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has graduated a total of 5,291 students of the College of Distance Education (CoDE) during the 10th to 12th sessions of the 57th congregation.

The graduands were from all the ten regions of Ghana.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong, congratulated the students and expressed confidence that they had been adequately prepared to contribute to the development of society.

“To our esteemed graduands, your journey to this moment has been marked by perseverance, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. Leverage the knowledge and skills you have acquired to drive positive change in you communities and beyond.

He announced that the Agona Nyakrom, Dominase, and Accra centres had received full accreditation and were officially recognized as satellite campuses of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong speaking at the congregation

Prof. Boampong indicated that the newly commissioned CoDE ICT Centre, equipped with state-of-the-art video conferencing facilities, had significantly enhanced its digital teaching infrastructure, broadening its educational reach throughout Ghana and across the African continent.

To improve educational outcomes and enhance the employability of graduates, Prof. Boampong indicated that CoDE had embraced a blended learning model.

“This approach integrates face to-face and digital instruction, with the aim of equipping students with critical 21st century skills, including digital literacy, effective communication, collaboration, and professional presentation,” he said.

The Vice-Chancellor lauded the College’s most transformative initiatives: the Prison Education Programme.

“Initially launched in partnership with the Plan Volta Foundation, this programme extends tertiary education to inmates at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison. What began as a pilot effort has now evolved into a landmark intervention that reflects the University’s enduring commitment to inclusive and rehabilitative education,” he said, indicating: “Despite facing early financial challenges, the University boldly assumed full funding responsibility.”

 Gratitude

The Vice-Chancellor extended appreciation to devoted teaching and administrative staff, whose tireless commitment had been central to the accomplishments of CoDE.

The Vice-Chancellor used the occasion to urge the graduands to carry the torch of UCC wherever they go and encouraged them to be proud ambassadors of UCC.

Students

Some of the students said they were excited to have successfully graduated, adding that the experience had been satisfying and challenging.

Some of them indicated that many of the students had to combine work, family and school and that could have contributed to many not getting first class.

A Bachelor of Commerce (Management) graduand, Mr. Cudjoe Martin, had a CGPA of 3.9 to emerge the Overall Best Graduating Student.

Awards including cash prizes and plaques were presented to deserving graduands.

Source: Documentation and Information

 

 

Confucius Institute celebrates 16th UN Chinese Language Day

22 Apr, 2025 By DIS

The Confucius Institute (CI) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has marked the 16th United Nations Chinese Language Day celebration on the theme: “Chinese Language: A Gift Across Time and Space.”

 The celebration, in collaboration with the Central Regional Coordinating Council was aimed at promoting the Chinese language and fostering cultural exchange.

This year, the Confucius Institute at UCC commemorated the day at one of its Confucius Classrooms, Penuel International School, which is located at Kasoa.

Penuel International School signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CIUCC in 2018 and has since incorporated Chinese Language into its curriculum.

The celebration was attended by dignitaries including the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa; the Central Regional Director of Education, Emmanuel Essuman; the President of Ghana Overseas Chinese Federation, Mr Tang Hong; China and Ghana directors of the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast and teachers and students of the Grace Field International School, as well as Aburaman Senior High School.

Speaking at the function, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, said the Chinese language served not only as a bridge for communication but also for invigorating educational and cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and Ghana.

Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, HE Tong Defa

He noted that by the end of 2023, over 85 countries had integrated Chinese language into their national education systems, with more than 180 countries teaching Chinese worldwide.

“More than 30 million people outside of China are learning Chinese, and a total of nearly 200 million people have learnt or used Chinese.

He praised a student of UCC, Miss. Lilian Ama Serwaa Tobias, for emerging as the winner of the 23rd Chinese Bridge Competition at the tertiary level for the year 2024.

The Ambassador noted that three Confucius Institutes had been established in Ghana, currently enrolling 15,000 students and providing Chinese language instruction to over 150,000 students in total.

He further encouraged Ghanaian students to take the Chinese language seriously.

“Learning Chinese will bring you more opportunities in the future. We will surely see a lot of you become civilian ambassadors of Ghana to China and contribute to deepening our bilateral relations,” he added.

Ambassador Tong commended the teachers and volunteers at the Confucius Institutes for their contributions to Chinese language education and cultural promotion.

He acknowledged the students for their achievements, encouraging them to work harder to achieve better results and to meet the high expectations in their educational journey.

Students in a performance at the event

The Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast, Prof. Ou Yamei encouraged the students to study Chinese at the institute and experience the profound Chinese culture.

She said the celebration was an opportunity for students to learn the Chinese language and develop interest among the pupils in the language.

The Central Regional Director of Education, Mr. Emmanuel Essuman, in a remark, noted that learning Chinese would create job opportunities in Chinese companies operating in Ghana and the Directorate would support Confucius Institute to achieve its mission in Ghana.

In 2010, the UN Department of Public Information established the day, with the aim "to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity, as well as to promote equal use of all six of its official working languages throughout the organisation”.

April 20 was chosen as the date to pay tribute to Cangjie, a mythical figure who is presumed to have invented Chinese characters about 5,000 years ago.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

UCC and FAO Host Seminar on Mapping of Farmers Markets in Ghana

17 Apr, 2025 By DIS

The School of Agriculture in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has organized a seminar aimed at establishing a clear definition of farmers' markets in Ghana and exploring the various forms they take across the country.

The event, themed “Mapping of Farmers’ Markets in Ghana Project,” brought together participants from the Central Regional Coordinating Council, the Central Region Apex Farmers Association (CRAFA), as well as farmers and consumers within the Central Region.

In his welcome address, the Dean of the School of Agriculture, Prof. Henry De-Graft Acquah, expressed his delight in the collaboration between UCC, CRAFA and FAO. He commended the stakeholders for organising such a significant seminar aimed at ensuring the sustainability of the Farmers Market initiative, which commenced in October 2021.

Coordinator of UCC project team, Dr. Selorm Akaba, delivered a presentation on “Mapping of Farmers Markets in Ghana.” He indicated that Ghana was a founding member of the World Farmers Market Coalition, which was supported by the UN-FAO Food Coalition in 2020. He further noted that the first Farmers Market was a collaborative effort involving researchers and practitioners from UCC, the Central Regional Coordinating Council, CRAFA, and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), including the Central Regional Department of Agriculture.

A group photo of participants in the seminar

Dr. Akaba outlined the benefits of the Farmers Market, stating that it will “ensure a high level of trust between farmers and consumers and reduce traceability cost in the value chain.” He acknowledged that the Farmers Market also faced challenges, such as high labour costs and scarcity of resources. “That is why there is a need to come together to pull resources into this project,” he added. He further explained that the objective was to “test the Methodology and Study Models of Farmers market in Ghana.”

Ms Valentina Sommacal, Rural Institutions and Services Expert at the FAO, commended Ghana and UCC for taking the lead on this initiative in Africa.  She also reaffirmed FAO’s commitment to the programme.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, assured participants of the University’s full support for the project.

“The university is strongly behind this project initiative. Initiatives like this have a high potential to train farmers and therefore need to be applauded,” he stated.

During a breakout session, participants were divided into four groups and assigned the task of developing definitions for farmers' markets and identifying the different forms they take across the country. One of the definitions that emerged from the group discussions described a farmers’ market as "a group of farmers selling to consumers in a specific area, which does not necessarily have to be a physical location."

Source: Documentation and Information Section - UCC

 

 

 

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