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Our attention has been drawn to inaccurate information on Ghanaweb (https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/UG-maintains-spot-as-Ghana-s-best-University-UCC-UDS-drop-Report-1173079) indicating that the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has dropped in the ranking of universities. This information is incorrect and misleading. We entreat all stakeholders of the university to ignore and treat this erroneous information with the contempt it deserves. UCC is still number 3 when it comes to webometrics ranking of universities in Ghana. Please see the links below:

https://www.webometrics.info/en/Africa/Ghana

https://www.webometrics.info/en/Ranking_africa

https://www.webometrics.info/en/Ranking_africa/Sub_saharan_Africa

We would like to assure all stakeholders that UCC is still committed to improving its ranking through increased research output and web presence.

For more information contact dpa@ucc.edu.gh/dric@ucc.edu.gh

Thank you.

SIGNED

Major Kofi Baah-Bentum Psc APR

 

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Interim executives of UCC alumni

Pro Vice-Chancellor Inaugurates CoDE Alumni Association

07 Feb, 2021 By louis Mensah

The College of Distance Education (CoDE) Alumni Association has been inaugurated at a ceremony on campus with a call on members to support the University of Cape Coast during these times of unprecedented crisis brought on humanity by COVID-19.

The programme was on the theme: "The Role of Distance Education Alumni in Modern Day University Administration".

Marketing drive 

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, urged the Association to liaise with the Institutional Advancement and Rebranding Strategic Team to embark on marketing drives to strengthen the international and regional alumni association of the University. He intimated that a stronger alumni association was highly valued by the University to achieve its vision and mission. 
Prof. Boampong whose speech was read by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, noted that as part of his vision for the University, he was committed to strengthening existing strategic businesses of the University, adding that “Our new Policy of Business and Entrepreneur Development gives credence to our efforts”. He therefore, called on alumni and other entities to partner the University to create new businesses for mutual benefits. “I encourage our alumni to play major roles by helping and linking the University to attract investors, partners and philanthropists who are willing to support this innovative drive the University has decided to pursue,” he urged.

    The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh, delivering the Vice-Chancellor's speech

Support

According to the Vice-Chancellor, his administration was committed to building a stronger and vibrant UCC Alumni Associations. “We will, therefore, revive regional, national and international branches including the Hall and College Alumni Associations. If these groups become vibrant, they will serve as a catalyst for the formation of a formidable and comprehensive UCC Alumni Association,” he intimated.

Challenges

The Vice-Chancellor noted that Management was aware of the challenges alumni faced in the acquisition of transcripts, attestation and other academic documents from the University. He assured them that steps had been taken to address those issues by developing an online application system which would be ready soon. “Similarly, plans are far advanced to establish complaints offices online, campus and all CoDE Regional Centres to address issues faced by alumni, students, friends and other stakeholders,” he added.

Giving Back

The Interim President of CoDE Alumni Association, Mr. Leonard Kwaku Ahialey, expressed gratitude to the University for bringing quality tertiary education to their doorstep. “With our certificates, we as UCC-CoDE graduates cut across the entire economy of the country with some who are holding high political positions and even others being senior members of this University,” he pointed out.

Mr. Ahialey indicated that the formation of the alumni association was one of the ways to show appreciation and contribute to the development of the University. “We believe that we can do so much for the University with the knowledge UCC has helped us to acquire. 
Recounting how the was Association formed, Mr. Ahialey said in 2014, the then Provost, Prof. George K. T. Oduro, advised leadership of the Distance Education Students Association of Ghana (DESAG-UCC) to take steps to form the Association. Since then, he said some alumni of the College came together and had several discussions with the current Provost who also supported them to bring this dream into reality.

    Interim President of CoDE Alumni Association, Mr. Leonard Kwaku Ahialey

Objectives

Mr. Ahialey said the Association was aimed at encouraging, fostering and promoting close relations between the College and its alumni and among the alumni themselves. He also noted that the alumni group would pull resources to support development activities of the College in particular and the University in general. Among other things, he said the Association would provide and disseminate information regarding the College, its graduates and students to the alumni.

Ambassadors of UCC

The keynote speaker, Prof. Eugene K.M. Darteh, called on members of the Association to act as good ambassadors and project the University to the outside world. “You should stand out and defend the University when others are giving all sorts of negative comments about us especially on social media,” he advised. 
Prof. Darteh who is the Dean of Students urged them to follow the University’s laid down procedures to seek redress on issues affecting students and members of the Association. He seized the opportunity to call on Management to also ensure that students complete their studies as satisfied clients of the University.

    Keynote Speaker, Prof. Eugene K. Maafo Darteh

Unity

In order to achieve the aims and objectives of the Association, he advised the leaders and members to be united and depend on each other. “There should be respect for all especially leadership,” he added.

The Provost of the CoDE, Prof. Isaac K. Galyuon, paid glowing tribute to previous heads of the College especially Prof. George K. T. Oduro for encouraging the students to form the Association. He said graduates of CoDE were making the University proud in all sectors of the Ghanaian economy. He was optimistic that the Association would be vibrant so that it would lead to revitalisation of the national alumni associationof the University.

   Provost of CoDE, Prof. Isaac K. A. Galyuon, speaking at the function

The President of DESAG, Mr. Daniel Nana Dwuma said they would assist to make the Alumni Association functional to the benefit of current and past students of the College. He said they would contribute to the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of reviving alumni groups of the University.

   DESAG President, Mr. Daniel Nana Dwumah speaking at the function

There were solidarity messages from various alumni groups of the University and Prof. George K. T. Oduro.

    Former Provost of CoDE, Prof. George K. T. Oduro speaking at the function

As part of the inauguration, the Pro Vice-Chancellor presented five bicycles donated by an alumnus of CoDE,Mr. Ezekiel Arthur-Mends to brilliant but needy distance education students.

   Presentation of the donated bicycle to DESAG President

Present at the function were the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Onyame, Provost, College of Education Studies, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis; Provost, College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Eric F. Amuquandoh; Director of Audit, Mr. Emmanuel Owusu; CoDE Acting Registrar, Mr. Isaac Eliot Nyieku and some past executives of DESAG.

 

University Community and General Public
05 Feb, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

INVITATION TO TENDER

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE TENDERING

1. The University of Cape Coast intends to apply part of its Budgetary Allocation of Funds for the following contracts.

IFT No. DESCRIPTIONQTYDELIVERY
CR/UCC/GD/0007/2021

Supply and installation of 500KVA Diesel Generator set with Automatic Changeover switch for New Central Administration Building 

214 days after order
CR/UCC/GD/0010/2021Supply and installation of 1000KVA Transformer for New Central Administration Building160 days after order

2. The University of Cape Coast invites sealed Tenders from eligible suppliers for supply of the above goods. Tendering will be conducted through the National Competitive Tendering (NCT) procedures specified in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) as Amended and the Guidelines of the Public Procurement Authority of the Republic of Ghana.

3. Interested eligible Tenderers may obtain further information from The Procurement Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, and inspect the bidding document at the address and location given from Monday-Friday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm local time each day.

4. A complete set of Tender documents in English may be purchased by interested Tenderers on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon the payment of a non-refundable fee of GH¢200.00 each for the documents. The method of payment will be by cash, or bank draft to University of Cape Coast. The document will be obtained personally.

5. Tenders must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Procurement Office, New Central Administration Building, New Site, at or before 11:00am, on Wednesday, 17th February, 2021.

6. Tenders shall be valid for a period of 90 days after the deadline for Tender submission. All tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security of not less than two percent (2%) of the Tender Price from a reputable Bank. Late Tenders will be rejected. Tenders will be opened in the presence of Tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend in nose masks at the Council Chamber located at the Top Floor of the New Administration Building, University of Cape Coast and at the time specified above.

7. All tenders must be accompanied by:

Valid Business registration certificate, VAT Certificate, Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, SSNIT Clearance Certificate, Manufacturers Authorization, PPA Certificate, appropriate certification etc.

8. Address for inspection and Purchase of Tender Documents:

Procurement Office

New Central Administration Block- New Site

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Telephone: 0243422871/0243579933

Email: procurement@ucc.edu.gh/nampofo@ucc.edu.gh

Nana Efua Rockson

Nana Efua Rockson

IEPA Head of Communications & Public Relations Named Among Top 10 Women in PR in Ghana

The Head, Communications & Public Relations of the Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA), UNESCO Category II Centre at University of Cape Coast, Nana Efua Rockson, has been named among the top 10 Women in Public Relations (PR) in Ghana.


Women in PR, Ghana is made up of women who went the extra mile to use various platforms to share their works and lead their organisations as professionals to impart, inspire and motivate others especially the vulnerable in society during the peak of Covid-19 in 2020.


The list which was compiled by Daily PR Africa, an online portal for PR professionals in Africa commended Nana Efua’s initiatives and contributions at GLICO where she was the Group Head, Corporate Affairs & Marketing. She was responsible for the Group’s Corporate Communication, Public Relations, Brand Management, Digital Strategy, Corporate Social Responsibility actions, Reputation Management, and Customer Services.


Daily PR Africa described Nana Efua as an astute Marketing and Communications Professional who has passion for communication and success.
 
According to the online portal, during the pandemic, Nana Efua’s organization donated some essential items to the Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana Air Force amongst others.


It further indicated that she was awarded at the Ghana Insurance Awards 2020 for her contribution to the Insurance industry in sustaining a vibrant brand GLICO while serving on various committees to create insurance awareness.


In addition, Nana Efua was hosted on the Comms Avenue platform and also spoke at the 2020 edition of Women in PR Ghana virtual summit.


Nana Efua Rockson joined the University of Cape Coast in October 2020 as the Head, Communications & Public Relations of the Institute for Educational Planning and Administration, UNESCO Category II Centre.

 

Staff Spotlight
Handing over ceremony

Serve with Honour- Pro Vice-Chancellor Advises SSA-UoG Executives

21 Jan, 2021 By louis Mensah

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh has implored the new executives of the Senior Staff Association, Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), UCC Local to serve with honour as they assume leadership of the association.

Prof. Edu-Buandoh made the remark at the handing over and swearing-in ceremony for newly elected executives of the association.

Unity

The Pro Vice-Chancellor called on the new executives to serve as unifying force for the association by being honest and providing selfless leadership. She urged them to be committed and dedicated to their leadership responsibilities to deliver better services to their members.

Whilst serving as leaders of the association, the Pro Vice-Chancellor advised them to also be responsible and hard working in their various offices to set good examples to members of the SSA-UCC. “Remember that you are a staff of the University and you must be committed to your duties for your followers to also do same,” she encouraged.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor commended the immediate past executives for their cooperation with Management during their tenure. She assured the new executives that Management would also support them to succeed.

Addressing Concerns

The new Chairman of SSA-UoG, UCC Local, Mr. Sandy Kumi Sinatra, in his acceptance speech, pledged that his administration would work to the best of their abilities to address issues concerning members. He mentioned that key among the issues to be addressed were payment of market premium and non-basic allowance to staff, Conditions of Service and Scheme of Service and other Single Spine Salary related issues. “These issues in my view have dragged on for long and should be addressed within the shortest possible time,” he stressed.

Postive Results

Mr. Sinatra assured members that he would not relent in his effort until positive results were achieved. In view of this, he said the association would require the support of Management of the University. “It is our hope that we can count on Management when the time comes,” he requested.
He asked members to work towards the development of the University. “As we work to get your concerns addressed, we entreat and urge colleagues to continue to give off their best in service towards the progress of the University and Ghana in general,” he urged. He further indicated that his administration would be transparent in their responsibilities as executives so that they could collectively put the name of the association on a higher pedestal.

Stewardship of Past Leadership

Accounting for the stewardship of his administration, the immediate past Chairman of SSA-UoG, UCC Local, Mr. Amos Charles Odoom, noted that over the period, the leadership of the Association held several meetings with stakeholders including the University Management, the FWSC, the Labour Commission, and the Ministry of Education to address concerns of members.
Some of the achievements he mentioned were securing a secretariat for the association, increase in welfare packages for staff, introduction of drug refund, education fund, land and vehicle schemes. Others include securing block 39 and 40 for senior staff negotiation for increase in electricity rebate among others.

University Community and General Public
The UCC delegation with the Paramount Chief and elders of Agona Nyakrom

Delegation from UCC Visits Paramount Chief of Agona Nyakrom

21 Jan, 2021 By louis Mensah

A delegation from the University has called on the Paramount Chief and elders of Agona Nyakrom in the Central Region.

Purpose

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh, who led the delegation explained that the visit was to discuss some outstanding issues in relation to the College of Distance Education (CoDE) Training Resource Centre at Agona Nyakrom.The Pro Vice-Chancellor indicated that though work on the project had stalled for some time, she assured that the University had re-awarded the contract to complete it for use before the end of this year. “Very soon, a new contractor will come to the site to finish all outstanding work, “she reported. 

Documentation

Prof. Edu-Buandoh noted that it was important to prepare a document on the land to forestall disputes. “This will help to prevent any legal tussle or confrontation between the traditional authorities and the University in future,” she added.

She appealed to the Omanhene to release a parcel of land in front of the project explaining that “The building is right at the boundary of the land and, therefore, there is no space for redesigning of the front view of the project. We are therefore, appealing to you to release the land in front of the project to afford us space to beautify the front view of the structure”.  

The Pro Vice-Chancellor expressed gratitude to the Omanhene and his elders for their patience and cooperation. She said the project when completed would not only be beneficial to the University but also indigenes of the Agona Nyakrom.

  The Pro Vice-Chancellor addressing the Paramount Chief  and elders of Agona Nyakrom

Delay

On his part, the Omanhene of Agona Nyakrom Traditional Area, Okofo Okatakyi Nyarko Eku, said they were worried about the delay in the completion of the project. He commended leadership of the University for taking steps to complete the project. 
Nana Eku thanked the Pro Vice-Chancellor and the team for the visit and added that the traditional council would constitute a team to work with the University to come up with a satisfactory document.

  Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh interacting with Okofo Okatakyi Nyarko Eku

UCC Delegation

The Pro Vice-Chancellor was accompanied by the Provost of CoDE, Prof. Isaac K. A. Galyuon; College Registrar, CoDE, Mr. Isaac Elliot Nyieku; College Finance Officer, CoDE, Mr. Stephen Baffoe; Head of UCC Security, DCOP Patrick Adusei Sarpong (rtd); Estate Officer, Mr. Jonas Nyinebeh; Ing. Gerald Assibey Ankrah and Mr. Nicholas Okyere from the Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Management.

Paramount Chief Team

Present at the meeting were the Guantuahene of Agona Nyakrom, Nana Adu Pereko VII; Tufuhene, Nana Osei Bonsu III; Mankrado,Nana Akuful IV; Ebusuapanyin Kobina Atta; Legal Representative, Lawyer Turkson and Registrar of Agona Nyakrom Traditional Council, Mr. Benjamin Gyedu.

The current state of the Training and Resource Centre at Agona Nyakrom

CoDE Training Resource Centre

The UCC delegation later visited the Training Resource Centre to inspect the state of the facility.
The Training Resource Centre has 200 room accommodation including 16 suites, auditoriums, seminar rooms and other facilities. The project when completed would serve as a training and marking centre for the CoDE in particular and the University in general.

 

University Community and General Public
Outgoing and elected executives of SSA-UoG

Outgoing and Elected Executives of SSA-UoG Interact with Vice-Chancellor

20 Jan, 2021 By louis Mensah

The outgoing executives of the Senior Staff Association, Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), UCC Branch, has introduced newly elected executives to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong.

Peaceful Co-Existence

The Vice-Chancellor thanked the outgoing Chairman, Mr. Charles Amos Odoom, and his team of executives for contributing to the peaceful co-existence on campus during their tenure of office. He explained that the Senior Staff Association was one of the most progressive union on campus. He welcomed the new executives and promised to have a good working relationship with them to help develop and contribute to the progress of both the union and the university. 

Prof. Boampong assured the new executives of Management’s support to enable them to do their work. He urged them to contribute their quota to help build the University to make it better.

Gratitude

On his part, Mr. Charles Amos Odoom expressed his gratitude to Management of the University for the support provided the association over the years.

Collective Interest of Staff

The newly elected Chairman, Mr. Sandy Kumi Sinatra, said that the Senior Staff Association was a major manpower in the University. “We are the conduit between management and the junior staff and we know there is a lot that Management expects from us”, he noted. 

Mr. Sinatra called on Management to grant them audience in the future whenever there were issues concerning staff of the University. “The collective interest of the people should prevail over our individual interest, so that going forward, when there are issues, we can solve them amicably”, he appealed.
Present at the meeting were the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh and Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Onyame.

 

Administration
First Year Students going through orientation

Fresh Students Go through Orientation

18 Jan, 2021 By louis Mensah

The Office of the Dean of Students has organised a three-day orientation programme for fresh students admitted to the University for the 2020/2021 academic year.

COVID-19 Protocols

In order to ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocols, this year’s programme was decentralised and organised on College basis. The programme was held from Monday January 11 to 13, 2021.

Fresh students from the various colleges were taken through causes and prevention of the pandemic by staff from the Directorate of University Health Services (DUHS).

Demonstration of Handwashing Demonstration of handwashing by staff of the Directorate of University Health Service 

College of Humanities and Legal Studies

At the New Examination Centre, Mr. Cecil Banson of DUHS reminded students of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies to be very careful about how they conducted themselves on campus in the midst of the virus.

“The transmission is from human to human through particles, since we are all here in a group, we must ensure that we abide by all the laid down rules governing COVID-19”, he appealed.

Provost of the College, Prof. Eric Amuquandoh asked the students to join the University to work as a team to ensure that the virus was contained by observing all the safety protocols. “This condition is like fire, if you don’t take care and you get it, it spreads very fast like fire”, he cautioned.

Students of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies     Students of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies at the orientation programme

College of Health and Allied Sciences

Addressing fresh students of the College of Health and Allied Sciences at Auditorium 900, Mr. Alex Dartey Afrifa of the DUHS, admonished the students that protection should be their primary responsibility.

“Protecting yourself is your biggest responsibility, you must not trivialise it, rather be mindful of the existence of the virus as you move around on campus”, he said.

College of Health and Allied Sciences Fresh students of the College of Health and Allied Sciences

College of Education Studies

Taking students of the College of Education Studies at the Congregation Grounds, through practical ways of hand washing, Mrs. Gloria Aubyn of DUHS, asked them to always ensure a thorough regimen of hand washing with soap under running water. This according to her would keep the virus away so that they would not be infected.

She said: “after sanitizing your hands with alcohol based-sanitizer for five times, kindly wash your hands with soap and water”.Mrs. Gloria Aubyn of the Directorate of University Health Services assisting a student to demonstrate hygienic way of washing hands at the Orientation for fresh students of the College of Education Studies 

College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences

Students of the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences had their orientation at the S. K. Adjapong Lecture Theatre where Dr. Madison Adanusa also reiterated the call to strictly observe the safety protocols to avoid being infected by the virus.

Dr. Adanusa asked the fresh students to avoid touching surfaces like tables, railings and others. “Wash your before and after lectures, after boarding taxis and shuttles, since the virus is transmitted from person to person”, he noted. 

Fresh  students of the School of Business  and Department of Business and Social Sciences Education going through orientation at Nduom School of Business and Technology  (UCC Satellite campus) at Ayensudo near Elmina

Answering a question on the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Adanusa said the vaccine was meant for the prevention of infection and therefore called on them to disabuse their minds of the many conspiracy theories regarding the vaccine.

“There are many conspiracies theories about the vaccine now, but the scientific community will not allow us to be killed”, he said.

Other topics treated during the orientation included overview of Colleges/Faculties/Schools and Departments, Campus Life by CEGRAD and other selected topics.

University Community and General Public

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