ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF REGISTRAR
The University of Cape Coast Governing Council is searching for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Registrar which will become vacant on 1st August, 2024. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position.
KEY DUTIES
The Registrar is a key officer who acts as Secretary to both the Governing Council and Academic Board of the University. The Registrar´s primary responsibility is to oversee the general administration of the University. He/she is also responsible for providing secretarial services to statutory Boards/Committees, offering guidance for policy formulation and publishing the decisions of Council and Academic Board.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must possess a minimum of postgraduate research degree in a relevant discipline with not less than 16 years post-qualification experience as a senior member in a reputable tertiary education institution or analogous organisation. Having a background in educational administration, general management or law would be an additional advantage.
An applicant must be a Deputy Registrar in a University or similar institution. Work experience at the rank of Deputy Registrar will be an advantage.
Applicants must be dynamic individuals with extensive administrative, management, leadership and professional competencies
In addition, applicants must:
● demonstrate in-depth understanding of the tertiary education landscape and the relevant laws governing the
operation of tertiary educational institutions;
● show evidence of understanding and application of administrative systems and procedures;
● have significant leadership experience at the senior level in a University or analogous institution;
● have record of creativity, innovation and change management in higher education administration;
● have deep understanding of the social, economic and political environment in which universities operate;
● have sound appreciation of emerging global trends in higher education;
● show commitment to the highest level of personal and professional integrity;
● be able to provide sound advice to the Governing Council and the Vice-Chancellor on governance
and management issues;
● demonstrate professionalism, resourcefulness and sound judgement;
● show evidence of effective planning, organising, leading and controlling.
TENURE OF OFFICE
The Registrar's position is tenured. The successful applicant should be able to serve as Registrar for a minimum of four (4) years before attaining the retiring age of 60 years.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Salaries and fringe benefits attached to the position are attractive
MODE OF APPLICATION & CLOSING DATE
Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should submit eight (8) copies of applications together with their personal profiles, curricula vitae, certificates and vision statements which should not be more than four (4) pages and other relevant supporting documents to:
The Chairman
Search Committee (Post of Registrar)
℅ Council Secretarait
University of Cape Coast Cape Coast
or
The Representative
Universities of Ghana Overseas Office
321 City Road
London, ECIV lLJ England
Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit reports on them directly to the Chairman of the
Search Committee not later than Friday, 10th May, 2024.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 10th May, 2024.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE (HR)
The Governing Council hereby invites applications for the position of Director of Human Resource which will become vacant on 1st August, 2024.
KEY DUTIES
The Director of Human Resource is the Head of the Directorate of Human Resource. He/she is responsible to the Registrar for the strategic management and development of the human resource of the University of Cape Coast.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must possess a minimum of postgraduate research degree in a relevant discipline with not less than twelve (12) years post-qualification experience as a senior member in a reputable tertiary educational institution or analogous organisation. Having a background in Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development or Law as well as being a member of a recognised professional body will be an added advantage.
An applicant must be a Deputy Registrar in a University or similar institution. Work experience at the rank of Deputy Registrar will be an advantage.
Applicants must be dynamic individuals with extensive administrative, management, leadership and professional competencies.
In addition, applicants must:
- have a comprehensive understanding of labour laws, employment regulations and human resource policies of the University of Cape Coast;
- be able to provide expert advice on human resource matters to the Appointments and Promotions Board, the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar;
- possess strong leadership skills and be able to motivate a diverse team;
- have knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in human resource management and development;
- have a proven track record of being proactive in identifying and addressing workforce needs, talent acquisition and succession planning;
- have the ability to develop and implement talent acquisition and management programmes that attract and retain top talents.
TERM OF OFFICE
The position, which is full time, is for a four-year term, renewable upon application for a second term only subject to the provisions of the University of Cape Coast Statutes and procedures approved by the Governing Council.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Salaries and fringe benefits attached to the position are attractive.
MODE OF APPLICATION & CLOSING DATE
Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should submit eight (8) copies of completed application forms obtainable from the Directorate of Human Resource (Senior Members Section) or from the University's website (www.ucc.edu.g) together with curricula vitae, three-page vision statements and other relevant supporting documents to:
The Registrar
University of Cape
Coast Cape Coast
Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit reports on them directly to the above address not later than Friday, 10th May, 2024.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 10th May, 2024.
As part of the activities to celebrate the 2024 World Intellectual Property (IP) Day, the Technology Transfer Office of the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has organised a capacity-building workshop for IP Representatives from the five colleges of the University as well as the Design Thinking and Innovation Hub (D-HUB).
The programme aimed at building the capacity of the IP representatives from the various colleges, schools/faculties on Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer.
In his opening remarks, a Deputy Director at DRIC, Dr. Brandford Bervell, said the workshop aligned with the activities under the DLR 5.3 work plan of the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR). He added that the session would allow participants to gain the knowledge and expertise needed to assist the Innovation and Technology Transfer Office at DRIC in executing the innovation agenda of UCC.
“Our gathering today is a testament to our commitment to understanding and safeguarding intellectual property in UCC. Together, we can foster an environment where innovation thrives and creativity flourishes,” he intimated.
Presenting on the topic: “Intellectual Property Policy of UCC-what researchers must know”, the founding Technology Transfer Officer, Mr. Isaac Nketsiah, highlighted that the purpose of UCC IP Policy is to educate members of the University community about their rights and responsibilities regarding intellectual property. He added that the IP policy describes how UCC faculty, non-teaching staff and students can protect their creations and exploit economic benefits from the creations as well as preserve the interests of the University and the general public.
He took the IP representatives through the legal issues concerning the status of researchers/inventors, IP ownership, identification, disclosure and commercialisation of IP, distribution of revenues and motivation for researchers/inventors/ innovators/creators, and issues of conflict of interest and confidentiality.
A Technology Transfer Officer, Mrs. Eunice Nartey, took participants through the essentials of making intellectual property work for researchers and the University. In her presentation, she highlighted the types of IP, IP case studies and the role of the UCC Technology Transfer Office. She remarked that the current UCC strategic plan 2023-2027 aims to encourage “responsible and impactful research in the form of prototypes of products and processes for socio-economic and environmental impact”. She emphasized the role of intellectual property in achieving this objective.
Dr. Brandford Bervell, a Deputy Director of DRIC, chaired the workshop.
Source: DRIC-UCC/Documentation and Information Section-UCC
The Department of Geography and Regional Planning of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has launched the Ghana Climate University Network.
The programme addresses the critical issues surrounding climate change while fostering entrepreneurship and providing valuable internship opportunities for participants.
It is a collaboration between the Department and the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development (CESED) at UCC.
Speaking at the Launch, the Head of the Department of Geography and Regional Planning, Prof. Benjamin Kofi Nyarko, said the Department had secured €800,000 from the European Union to embark on a two-year project to find local solutions to climate challenges.
He said six students from UCC would be trained and supported with € 26,000 to enhance their entrepreneurial skills.
Head of the Department of Geography and Regional Planning, Prof. Benjamin Kofi Nyarko
Additionally, Prof. Nyarko indicated that a section of students would undergo internship training at climate-friendly institutions in Ghana and would be supported with stipends.
As part of the programme, the Head of the Department announced the Department would run short courses on drone operation, environmental sustainability, disaster management, climate change and precision agriculture.
According to him, the programme would be supported by the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Copenhagen and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and fully funded by the European Union.
For his part, the Provost of the College of Education Studies, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, who launched the project, said the project would be of immense benefit to students and faculty of the University.
He praised the Department for partnering with CESED to embark on the two-year project.
Director of CESED, Prof. Mavis Serwah Benneh Mensah
The Director of CESED, Prof. Mavis Serwah Benneh Mensah, in her remarks, expressed gratitude to the Department of Geography and Regional Planning and stressed that her outfit was ready to equip students with the requisite entrepreneurial skills.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held a matriculation ceremony for fresh students of the College of Distance Education (CoDE) for the 2023/2024 academic year.
The hybrid ceremony saw a total of 10,210 undergraduate and postgraduate students matriculated. A breakdown of the undergraduate students include
4,266 males representing 50.5% of the total number of undergraduate students and 4, 185 females representing 49.5%. The postgraduate students comprise 1, 057 males and 702 females.
Welcoming the fresh students into the University, the Provost of the College of Distance Education (CoDE), Prof. Mohammed Anokye Adam, who represented the Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong extended heartfelt congratulations to the matriculants, expressing enthusiasm for the transformative journey that lies ahead.
He charged the students to refrain from actions that would jeopardise their academic journey while encouraging them to be guided by the regulations of the University.
“The University of Cape Coast, just like any other university in the world has rules and regulations. These rules and regulations, however, are not for punishment but are meant to bring order and harmony to the University to promote a healthy staying environment for the students... I urge you all to read these rules and regulations carefully and abide by them”, he added
He further cautioned the fresh students against indulging in activities that could potentially threaten the peace within the University community.
He said, “UCC has continually maintained a zero tolerance for all anti-social behavior such as occultism, examination malpractice, prostitution, and such other vices. The University has enjoyed peace over the years, and therefore, you're advised to keep to the matriculation oath and stay away from activities that will constitute a threat to the peace of this noble institution of learning.”
Prof. Adam indicated that the College is actively working on its service delivery charter to improve service delivery and address student concerns and complaints promptly.
In his concluding remarks, Prof. Adam re-emphasized the need for the students to take their studies seriously to complete their programmes within the record time. He also gave an assurance that the well-experienced faculty members of the University, together with the administrative and other supporting staff, were equipped to make their stay fruitful.
Members of convocation present at the matriculation in a group photo
“The University of Cape Coast places a high premium on your education and so we expect that you attend face-to-face sessions regularly to tap knowledge from the pool of Professors, Senior lecturers, Lecturers, and Researchers. Take all academic exercises seriously because they contribute to your overall mark. The urge to engage in examination malpractices will not be there if you study hard”, he advised.
About CoDE
The College of Distance Education (CoDE) formerly known as the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), has been in existence since 1997 when the University of Cape Coast established a unit to serve the purpose of expanding access to tertiary education and addressing the professional needs of a large number of untrained teachers serving in the Ghana Education Service as well as accounting and secretarial personnel in the public and civil service.
The College runs programmes in the distance mode in Education and Business at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Currently, there are 92 study centres across the country. The College has divided the country into three zones namely: Northern, Middle and Southern Zones.
The Northern Zone is made up of study centres in the Northern, Savannah, North East, Upper East and Upper West Regions. The Middle zone consists of study centres in Ashanti, Bono, Bono East, Ahafo and Eastern Regions while the Southern Zone comprises study centres in the Greater Accra, Western, Western North, Central, Volta and Oti Regions.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC
The Muslim Chaplaincy of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has climaxed this year’s Ramadan celebration with Eid-ul-Fitr prayers. The Eid prayer session was led by Imam Abdul Razak Zakaria, and was attended by members of the Muslim Chaplaincy of the University led by Alhaji Prof. Issahau Adam as well as other members of the University and its surrounding communities.
This was testament to the unity and mutual respect that thrives among the Muslim community and other non-Muslims within the University and its catchment area.
The occasion was also significantly graced by the Chairman of the Chaplaincy Committee, Rev. Prof. Kankam Boadu, who represented both the Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong and the University Management. Rev. Prof. Boadu was accompanied by the Secretary of the Chaplaincy Committee, Rev. Dr. Patrick Quampah.
Chairman of the Chaplaincy Committee, Rev. Prof. Kankam Boadu (in white) addressing the gathering after the prayers. Looking on is the UCC Muslim Chaplain, Prof. Issahaku Adam
In his address, Rev. Prof. Boadu commended the Muslim community for their peaceful coexistence and understanding with other faith groups on campus. He also conveyed a heartfelt message of goodwill from the Vice-Chancellor affirming the University's commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment.
The Eid prayer session was followed by a communal exchange of greetings, pleasantries, and sharing of food to reinforce the bonds of community and fellowship.
The Muslim Community extended gratefulness to the Vice-Chancellor, the University Management, and the Chaplaincy Committee for their support and cooperation.
The religious event did not only mark the end of Ramadan but also celebrated the rich diversity and unity that define the University of Cape Coast which remains dedicated to supporting both students and staff.
Chairman of the Chaplaincy Committee, Rev. Prof. Boadu(4th from left), in a group photo with members of the Muslim Chaplaincy
Present at the prayers were the Muslim Chaplain, Alhaji Prof. Issahaku Adam and other notable Senior Members of the University including Alhaji Dr. Abdussalam Adam, Dr. Razak Jaha Imoro, Dr. Arimiyaw Zakaria, Dr. Saibu Mutaru, Dr. Kaderi Norgah Bukari, Dr. Adam Sorekuong Yakubu Adama, Dr. Nana Fatimah Abubakari Von, Mr. Nasir Yaqub Entsie and Alhaji Mohammed Najimudeen Abdulai.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC
Level 300 students of the Department of Vocational and Technical Education (VoTEC) have showcased classic looks and demonstrated their runway prowess at a fashion exhibition.
The students, as part of their Clothing Construction EVT 308 practical course, had the honour to display the best of their fashion creations to the admiration of the general public.
The course, which allowed the students to use patterns and freehand cuttings, provided a platform for a diverse array of student fashion designers to showcase their creative visions on the runway.
The students made tailored evening and traditional wears, placing VoTEC on the Ghanaian fashion map.
Speaking at the event, the Clothing Construction Lecturer, Ms. Irene Ampong, said the objective was to equip students with the technical and entrepreneurial skills that could make them self-employed thereby reducing the rate of unemployment in the country.
A student model in her design
She said Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) was the panacea for the mounting unemployment among the youth in the country.
“It is important we catch them young for an industrialised Ghana tomorrow. That’s why VoTEC will continue to provide the practical skills needed to sustain the development of the nation,” she added.
She advised young learners to also develop an interest in pursuing TVET courses to acquire skills to set up their businesses to ensure easier employment opportunities than waiting on the government for jobs.
Ms. Ampong urged parents not to stop their wards from pursuing TVET-related courses.
She said the notion that TVET courses were for students who were not academically brilliant was one of the factors that discouraged people from studying those courses at both secondary and tertiary levels.
Ms. Ampong was, particularly, impressed with the creative works of the students.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC
