The Provost of the College of Education Studies (CES) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, has expressed satisfaction with the “Adopt a School Project” initiated by the College to mentor some selected basic schools within the Cape Coast Metropolis.
According to him, the Project, being spearheaded by departments within the College, was gradually changing learning outcomes of selected basic schools with the assistance of other international partners.
Prof. Davis said this when he paid familiarisation visits to some beneficiary basic schools of the project, which was introduced in 2021.
Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis
He was accompanied by an Associate Professor at Chapman University, California, U.S.A., Dr. Quaylan Allen, and his wife, Madam Amanda Allen, as well as some members of faculty at the College.
Visits
The first port of call for the delegation was the Cape Coast School for the Blind and Deaf, where the Head teacher, Mr. Abraham Annang Yemoson, informed the delegation that Dr. Martha-Pearl Okai, the Coordinator of the Project for the Cape Coast School for the Blind and Deaf, had been of immense help to the school.
On his part, Dr. Allen told the authorities about staff and exchange programme opportunities his university would be introducing in conjunction with UCC.
Dr. Quaylan Allen and Madam Amanda Allen at Cape Coast School for the Blind and Deaf
Saint Paul's Catholic School
At Saint Paul's Catholic School, the Assistant Head teacher, Madam Abigail Adams, expressed gratitude to the team for the visit and recounted the immense benefits of the project to the school.
She mentioned that the school received some educational materials from the College that had improved teaching and learning at the school.
Delegation from UCC and the Chapman University with staff of Saint Paul's Catholic School posed after the meeting
Madam Adams indicated that the school had also initiated steps to use sports to unearth talents of pupils.
In a comment, the Provost mentioned ongoing discussions to implement a mobile library and sports programme as part of the project. He indicated that the Department for Physical Education, Health, and Recreation at UCC would assist the school to develop talents through sports.
Sarbah Basic School
At Sarbah Basic School, Madam Mercy Arthur, the Assistant Head teacher, pointed out that there had been remarkable improvement in academic performance of students since the introduction of the project.
Delegation from UCC and the Chapman University with staff of Sarbah Basic School after the meeting
The Provost, in a remark, reiterated the commitment of the College to adopt more schools within the Cape Coast Metropolis to improve learning outcomes.
The visiting team included Chairman of the Adopt a School Project, Prof. Emmanuel Kofi Gyimah, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Educational Foundations, Dr. Lebbaeus Asamani, College Registrar, Mr. Attah Yeboah Sarpong, and Coordinator for the Cape Coast School for the Deaf, Dr. Martha Pearl Okai.
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The University of Cape Coast, UCC, has been awarded the 2023 Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management (CISCM) West Africa Excellence Award at a Recognition and Dinner Night held in Accra.
A total of 31 individuals and organisations were honoured at the event, which was on the theme: “Integrated Supply Chain Management: A Catalyst for Development,”
The awardees were presented with shields and citations.
The Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng, received the award on behalf of UCC.
Citation
A citation accompanying UCC’s award read in part: “This recognition has been conferred on the University of Cape Coast based on the following reasons: The provision of World-Class Tertiary Education to more than 80,000 students from Ghana, West African sub-region and beyond. Delivery of over 200 education programmes covering the award of Diploma Certificates to Doctorate (PhD) degrees; Your ranking as the Best University in Ghana and West Africa by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Your ranking as one of the best universities globally in terms of research, by the Times World Higher Education World University Ranking”.
From left to right:Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng, Provost of College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Gloria K.Q Agyapong, Head of Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, Prof. John Gartchie Gatsi is the Dean of School of Business ; Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey, Registrar of College of Humanities and Legal Studies
Awards
The Chairman of the maiden CISCM Recognition & Dinner Night 2023, Mr. Paul-Victor Avudzivi, noted that the recognition night was set aside to celebrate and reward the efforts of individuals and institutions that were making sustainable and productive contributions towards local content development.
He noted that the event was also to facilitate the growth of the country, sub-region, the continent of Africa and globally through the use of integrated supply chain management and practice.
“This recognition night is, therefore, an annual awards ceremony to reward excellence in the preceding year.
In terms of scope, it is not only national in character but also covers the sub-region of West Africa and the whole of the African continent,” he said.
The President of CISCM, Richard Okrah, commended the awardees for the feat they had achieved and urged them to continue to make great strides in all their endeavours.
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The University of Cape Coast, UCC, has appointed Mr Carruthers Tetteh, who has a visual impairment, as a lecturer at the Faculty of Law.
Mrs. Julia Selman-Ayetey (left), Dean of Faculty of Law, Mr. Carruthers Tetteh (middle), and Dr. Elijah Tukwariba Yin, Vice-Dean of Faculty of Law, posed after the lecture.
Mr. Tetteh, whose appointment took effect in December 2023, teaches Criminal Law and the Ghana Legal System.
Journey
Born with a passion for law and a desire to advocate for the less privileged, Mr Tetteh's path took an unexpected turn when he lost his sight at the age of 11 due to a drug reaction. However, this setback did not deter him from pursuing his dreams.
Starting his education at the Akropong School for the Blind, Mr. Tetteh later transitioned into mainstream education during junior high school and continued his studies at Okuapeman Senior High School.
His determination and resilience shone through as he completed a Bachelor of Arts in English and History at the University of Cape Coast in 2015, graduating with first-class honours and as the overall best-graduating student with visual impairment.
Subsequently, he undertook the Bachelor of Laws programme, also at UCC, and graduated with a first-class degree. The University has facilities and assistive/learning devices that aid students with visual impairment. His success is a testament to his unwavering dedication and innovative approach to education.
Sharing his experience with University reporters, Mr Tetteh said: "In 2002, I lost my sight as a result of a drug reaction when I was in primary five and at age 11".
According to him, in 2002, he had adverse reactions when he took a prescribed drug after visiting a private health facility in Winneba.
"So in September 2003, when I was admitted at the Akropong School for the Blind, it dawned on me that life had really taken a different turn because I am now going to be in the midst of people who are blind," he recalled.
First Lecture
On the day he delivered his very first lecture, Mr Tetteh's deep knowledge of Criminal Law won the hearts of his Level 300 students.
Mr Carruthers Tetteh teaching Criminal Law during his first lecture.
"Reading Law has always been my interest from childhood. I always want to be in the position to advocate for the less privileged...so that has been driving my interest throughout my life," he said.
"At the Law Faculty, I also went all out to give out my best to set the right pace knowing very well that I was the first student with visual impairment to be admitted at the Law Faculty", UCC, he added.
Although Mr Tetteh failed his entrance examination in his first attempt to gain admission to the Ghana School of Law in 2019, he was not perturbed.
Undeterred, he embraced his guiding principle of discipline and consistency, and with determination, he gained admission to the Ghana Law School in 2020 and was called to the Ghana Bar in 2022.
Most recently, Mr Tetteh graduated with a Master of Laws in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) from the University of Ghana in 2023.
He is a staunch member of Northgate Baptist Church, Winneba, where he also plays a role as organist.
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A level 300 student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) pursing B.Sc. (Midwifery)- Top-Up programme at the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Kumasi, Mr. Emmanuel Atta Boakye, has been adjudged as the Most Outstanding Staff-Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Centres in Ghana for the year 2023.
This was at the maiden edition of the Ghana Health Service Excellence Awards which was held in December 2023 in Accra.
Mr. Boakye took the covetous award for his enormous contribution to improving access to quality healthcare delivery in the country.
In 2022, he also emerged the Most Outstanding Staff for CHPS Centres category in the Ashanti Region.
The Director-General of the Service, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, who chaired the occasion, said the awards scheme “an integral part of our staff welfare and performance management system, designed to recognise and celebrate outstanding performance at both individual and institutional levels”.
According to him, the awards scheme sought to instill patriotism and professionalism among dedicated health workers as well as to promote a culture of achievement and retain health professionals in deprived areas.
The Director-General remarked that the awards scheme, apart from enhancing customer care and promoting patient satisfaction also aligns with the tenets of the Network of Practice, a GHS flagship programe that strives to maximize performance in the pursuit of Universal Health Coverage.
He revealed that the awards scheme became urgent during the wake of the covid-19 pandemic where our health workers emerged as unsung heroes with their unwavering commitment and resilience despite challenging circumstances.
Dr Kuma-Aboagye explained that the awards were structured at three levels: District, Regional and National, where winners at the district and regional levels moved respectively to compete at the national level for the grand awards.
The ceremony saw dignitaries like the Deputy Minister for health, Hon. Tina Mensah, and the First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, Her Excellency Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo who was the special guest of honor.
In all, 66 health workers, including facilities and development partners, were honoured for their outstanding performance in healthcare delivery.
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