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Dr. David Larbi Simpong donating the equipment to the Provost

Dr. David Larbi Simpong Donates Equipment to Dept. of Medical Laboratory Science

27 Aug, 2020 By louis Mensah

A lecturer at the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Dr. David Larbi Simpong, has donated a teaching microscope, and based-sledged microtome with accessories valued at 11,500 Euros to the Department to enhance teaching, research, and practical sessions. 

In his remarks at the presentation, Dr. Larbi Simpong said the donation was to augment the existing laboratory equipment of the Department in order to expose students to cutting-edge technology in the Medical Laboratory Science profession. He said the teaching microscope was procured through a grant he won from DAAD for completing his studies within record time at the Paul Flechsig Institute of Brain Research, Universität Leipzig, Germany. “I thought it wise to use my Small Equipment Grant of 1,500 Euros as a German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholar, to purchase the teaching microscope for my Department at UCC,” he explained.

Dr. Simpong indicated that the Microtome and the cutting knives worth 10, 000 Euros were presented to him by Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Arendt, Director, Paul Flechsig Institute of Brain Research (PFI), Leipzig, Germany, to enhance his research back in Ghana.“I indicated to Prof. Dr. Arendt my intention to continue the research I started in his laboratory upon my return to UCC and so this equipment is very appropriate” he noted. 

He indicated that with the equipment, students and researchers could cut thin sections of tissue for histological or histopathological studies.  He indicated that the items would facilitate the Department’s plans of establishing a brain research laboratory which would be the first of its kind in Ghana.

Basic Functions

Explaining the basic functions of the equipment, Dr. Simpong indicated that the Microscope was very advanced, and it could be used to visualize stained tissues, take micrographs, and teach students among others. The based sledged microtome will be used to produce thin sections of biological tissues for staining and visualization. He added that, in histopathology laboratory, microtome and microscope are key equipment needed. “While the device will enhance research at the Department and the School at large, it will promote practical training of Medical Laboratory Scientists at UCC,” he emphasised. 

Appreciation

Receiving the equipment on behalf of the Department, the Acting Provost of the College of Health and Allied Sciences, Dr. Emmanuel Kwasi Abu, thanked Dr. Simpong for the gesture. He noted that the equipment would boost laboratory work at the Department. 

Dr. Abu announced that approval had been given for the establishment of a laboratory complex for departments in the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) at the basement of the 25 no. Lecture Theatre Complex. 

Present were the Head of Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Dr. Isaac Dadzie; Faculty Officer, Mr. Atta Yeboah-Sarpong, Vice-Dean, SAHS, Dr. Desmond Omane Acheampong and some lecturers and staff of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science. 


 

New Council Members swearing the oath of office

Minister for Education Swears in New Members of Council

27 Aug, 2020 By louis Mensah

The Minister for Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has sworn in new members of the University Council at a ceremony on campus.
    
The new members of Council are the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, Convocation representative (Non Professorial)-Dr. Justus Deikumah;  representatives of Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) and Madam Cecilia Adzo Wofessor and Teachers and Education Workers Union(TEWU), Mr. Stephen Williams respectively.

The Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame was also sworn as Secretary to Council by the Chairman of Council, Mrs. Nancy O. C. Thompson at the ceremony.

Duties

In his address, the Minister for Education congratulated the new members of Council, especially the new Vice-Chancellor and Registrar. He stated that as Council members, they were generally required by law to ensure the implementation of the aims of the University, determine their strategic direction and monitor and evaluate policy implementation.

Dr. Prempeh entreated them to promote income generating activities as part of the University’s programme; control the finances of the University and determine the allocation and proper use of funds.  He added that “You must ensure the creation of an environment of equal opportunity for members of the University without regard to ethnicity, sex, race, religious belief or political affiliation. You are expected to make professional level appointments on the recommendation of the Appointment Committee of the Academic Board as may be determined in the Statutes of the University”.

The Minister noted that though the responsibilities of the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar were enormous, government expected that their leadership would not only identify problems but propose workable solutions “The solutions you would propose must be those that would ultimately help the University achieve its goals and promote an atmosphere of peace on campus to enable the smooth running of the University,” he advised.

Quality Assurance

Stressing on quality of education, the Minister noted that “In expanding your educational programmes, I entreat you not to compromise on quality, but rather strengthen the niche carved for the University since its establishment. Let me also stressed the importance of education training and capacity building that the University is noted for.” 

He expressed the hope that they would improve upon the gains achieved over the years for the utmost benefit of the country.

Commenting on the admission for the first batch of Free Senior High School Programme, Dr. Prempeh indicated that government was committed to supporting Universities to adequately prepare for the first batch of graduate students of the programme. “The success of this programme has been the significant increase in students entering our senior high schools. Our Tertiary institutions must, therefore, expect large numbers to gain admission this year, with implications for hall accommodation, lecture theatres, laboratories and other facilities,” he noted.  Dr. Prempeh assured that government would augment the university’s internal arrangements with regards to its developments.

To the Chairman of UCC Council, the Minister asked her to work diligently to justify the confidence President Akufo-Addo had reposed in her to occupy that position.  Dr. Prempeh said he would be following her work and progress of Members of Council with keen interest adding that “My doors are open and you have my personal assurance of unalloyed support at all times”.

Positive Impact

On behalf of Council Members, Mrs. Thompson promised to make a positive impact on the governance of the University. She used the opportunity to advise the new members to live up to expectation by bringing their rich experiences to bear in the work of the Council. “You need to make Council better than you came to meet it otherwise you have failed the University” she counselled. She finally entreated them to be guided by the oath they had sworn as members of the University’s Council.

Vice-Chancellor's Vision

Responding, the Vice-Chancellor said he would discharge his duties effectively and efficiently to uplift the University to a higher height. He said his vision was to transform UCC into an Entrepreneurial University pointing out that “My vision is to re-position UCC as the global hub of creative thinkers, offering demand-driven programmes integrated with practical entrepreneurial courses and actively translating the products of its innovative research for sustainable development”.

To achieve this, he said his strategy was to work to increase students intake and ensure their success & welfare; emphasise academic distinctiveness and generate additional revenue and maintain fiscal discipline. In addition, he indicated that under his leadership the University’s visibility would be enhanced and internationalisation would also be promoted. The Vice-Chancellor said an organisational culture would be created by improving efficiency and effectiveness of the governance system.

SPECIAL POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMME (INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION) - 2020/21 ADMISSIONS

Academic Year: 
2020 to 2021

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

SPECIAL POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMME

SALE OF APPLICATION SCRATCH CARDS/FORMS FOR ADMISSION TO REGULAR GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES (MPHIL/PHD) - 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR

The Institute of Education, in collaboration with the School of Graduate Studies and College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast, wishes to advertise Post-Graduate programmes for Tutors in the Colleges of Education in Ghana and interested persons who have M.A/M.Ed. and wish to pursue regular M.Phil/Ph.D programmes through special teaching and learning arrangement for the 2020/2021 Academic Year.  The programme is planned to enable Tutors in the Colleges to pursue it without interference with their work schedules. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching and learning will be done through online (E-learning) and face-to-face modes. To facilitate the online (E-learning) mode, you will be required to have a smart phone or tablet or any device that allows you to connect to the internet. Concrete strategies/mechanisms have been put in place to enable all prospective students complete their programme of study on time.

Applications are invited from qualified persons for admission into the regular (Special) graduate programmes (MPhil/PhD) in the University of Cape Coast for the 2020/2021 academic year beginning November, 2020. Applicants are to access the admission brochure through https://sgs.ucc.edu.gh/sites/default/files/Brochure2020.pdf

Applicants are to buy an e-voucher which will enable them to apply online. The e-vouchers are up for sale at the centres listed below:

1.0  SALE CENTRES

(a)   Cash Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast. (Mode of Payment – CASH)

(b)   University of Cape Coast Accra Office, Tesano, Accra. (Mode of Payment: Pay through GCB Ltd, Kaneshie Industrial Area Branch ONLY)

Bank:    Ghana Commercial Bank, Kaneshie Industrial Area

Account NO.:  1201130006903

Account Name:  Accra Guest House – University of Cape Coast

(c)  Kumasi Workers College, Kumasi (Opposite Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI), Amakom, Kumasi) (Mode of Payment – CASH)

(d) Ghana Post Offices at the Regional and District Capitals. (Mode of Payment – POSTAL ORDER)

(e)  I-J Consult, Apostle Dr. Baidoo Avenue (Off Pentecost Convention Centre Road), Millennium City, Kasoa (Mode of Payment – CASH)

(f)  All UCC College of Distance Education (CoDE) Study Centres (Mode of payment: GCB Bankers Draft in the name of the The Registrar, University of Cape Coast)

1.1 COST OF E-VOUCHER:   -     GH¢320.00

NB: The deadline for the sale of e-voucher is Friday, 9th October, 2020.

Completed application forms should be returned on or before Friday, 9th October, 2020 to the address below:

            The Deputy Registrar

            School of Graduate Studies

            University of Cape Coast

            Cape Coast

For further enquiries, please contact us on:

Tel.: [03321] 32480 Ext 230, 237, [03321] 35351, 0207087976

E-mail: graduatestudies@ucc.edu.gh

NB: Indicate the name of your Institution or College at the back of the EMS envelope.

2.0  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes

Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D. programmes must:

  1.  Have an M.Phil. or research (M.A/M.Ed./M.Sc./MBA) degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university.

OR

  1.  Have M.A./M.Ed./M.Sc./MBA degree in an appropriate field, with CGPA of 3.5 or better with not more than one grade C+. Also, should have scored B+ or better in Research Methods course.

AND

  1. All Non UCC Alumni are to submit an official transcript of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).
  2. Submit at least three referee reports, one of which must be from a former Lecturer.
  3. Submit a 3-5-page proposal on intended area of study including a working bibliography.
  4. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department (e.g. selection interview)

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programmes

Candidates seeking admission to M.Phil. degree programmes must:

  1. Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second-class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.

OR

Non-research master’s degree (e.g. M.A/MEd/MSc) with CGPA of 2.5 or better.

  1. All Non UCC Alumni are to submit an official transcript of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).
  2. Submit at least two referee reports, one of which must be from a former Lecturer.
  3. Submit a 2-3-page proposal on intended area of study including references.
  4. Pass a selection interview.
  5. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/Department.

3.0 DURATION AND STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES

Ph.D.: Three (3) years (36 Months)

The PhD programme shall consist of two parts. One year of course work/directed reading/proposal development and two years for thesis writing.

M.Phil.: Two (2) years (24 Months)

The M.Phil. Programmes shall consist of two parts. The first part shall consist of course work/directed reading/proposal development for one academic year (two semesters) and one year for thesis writing.

Non-research degree: One-year Top-up

Applicants with non-research degree (e.g. M. A/M.Ed./M.Sc.) with CGPA of 2.5 or better in an appropriate field of study may also apply for a one-year top-up. Such applicants will be made to take some courses (where needed) and write thesis.

4.0   Target Groups

  1. Tutors in the Colleges of Education in Ghana
  2. Persons seeking to teach in tertiary institutions
  3. Heads of Public/Private institutions

5.0   GRADUATE PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE IN THE COLLEGES, FACULTIES, SCHOOLS, INSTITUTES, DEPARTMENTS

5.1    FACULTY OF ARTS    

  1. Department of Ghanaian Languages and Linguistics

M.Phil. (Ghanaian Language) - Akan/Ewe/Ga

The programme covers two areas of Ghanaian language studies, namely:

  1. Language
  2. Literature

Presently, the programme focuses on Akan, Ewe and Ga.

Additional Entry Requirements

Prospective applicants should  

  1. Have obtained a good First Degree (minimum Second Class Lower) from the University of Cape Coast or any recognised tertiary institution in
  • A Ghanaian Language, or
  • General Linguistics, with passed courses in the Ghanaian language of interest, or
  • A discipline equivalent to (a) or (b) above.
  1. Pass a selection interview.

B. Department of English

  1. Ph.D. (English Language)
  2. Ph.D. (Literature-in-English)
  3. M.Phil. (English Language)
  4. M.Phil. (Literature-in-English)

C.    Department of French

  1. Ph.D. (Language and Didactics in French)
  2. M.Phil. (Linguistics and Didactics)
  3. M.Phil. (French Literature and Civilization)
  4. M.Phil. (African Literature and Civilization)

5.2.   FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

A.   Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER)

  1. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Physical Education
  2. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Physical Education

B.   Department of Vocational and Technical Education (VOTEC)

  1. M.Phil. (Home Economics): Clothing and Textiles
  2. M.Phil. (Home Economics): Foods and Nutrition
  3. M.Phil. (Home Economics): Family and Consumer Science

C.   Department of Science Education

  1. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.)  in Science Education
  2. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Science Education

Options

  1. Chemistry
  2. Physics
  3. Biology

Additional Entry Requirements

i. Applicants to the postgraduate programme should either be:

  1. Holders of B.Ed. (Science Education) with preferably second-class lower division or higher from a recognised University or institution.

Or

  1. Holders of B.Sc. (Hons) in a relevant science programme and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

             Or

  1. Holders of research-based and non-research-based master’s degrees in Science Education (e.g. M.Ed.) from a recognised university.

ii.  Applicants will also have to pass the selection interview for admission to the programme.

D.   Department of Mathematics and ICT Education

  1. Ph.D. (Mathematics Education)

Additional Entry Requirements

  1. Applicants to the Ph.D. (Mathematics Education) programme should be holders of a two-year research master’s degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Cape Coast or an equivalent institution.
  2. Applicants will have to pass a selection interview for admission into the programme. 

ii. M.Phil. (Mathematics Education)

Additional Entry Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Philosophy (Mathematics Education) programme should be:

  1. Holders of B.Ed. (Mathematics Education) or B.Ed. (Mathematics) or B.Ed. (Basic Education) Mathematics with second class lower division or better from a recognised university.

Or

  1. Holders of B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics or Mathematics related programme and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)/ Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).

In addition, a minimum of two years of teaching experience in Mathematics at the Basic School, High School or College of Education level will be required.

  1. Applicants will also have to pass a selection interview for admission into the programme.

5.3   FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION

A. Department of Business and Social Sciences Education (DOBSSE)

  1. Doctor of Philosophy (Curriculum and Teaching)
  2. Master of Philosophy (Curriculum and Teaching)

B. Department of Arts Education

  1. Ph.D. (Arts Education)

Areas of Specialization:

History, English, French, and Ghanaian Languages.

Specific Requirement

Master’s degree in Arts Education – M.Ed. or MPhil (Arts) with a major in either English Language and Literature, French Language, Ghanaian Languages, or History,

  1. M.Phil. (Arts Education)

Areas of Specialization:

History, English, French, and Ghanaian Languages.

Specific Requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Arts - B. A or B.Ed. (Arts) with a major in either English Language and Literature, French Language, Ghanaian Languages, and History with a Diploma /Post-Graduate Certificate in Education/Post-Graduate Diploma in Education.
  2. M.Ed. (Arts) Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.5

5.4   FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

A.   Department of Basic Education

M.Phil. (Basic Education)

B.   Department of Education and Psychology

  1. Ph.D. (Measurement and Evaluation)
  2. Ph.D. (Special Education)
  3. Ph.D. (Educational Psychology)
  4. M.Phil. (Measurement and Evaluation)
  5. M.Phil. (Educational Psychology)
  6. M.Phil. (Special Education)
  7. M.Phil. (Sociology in Education)

C.  Department of Guidance and Counselling

  1. Ph.D. (Guidance and Counselling)
  2. M.Phil. (Guidance and Counselling)

5.5  SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH

 Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA)

  1. PhD (Educational Leadership)
  2. MPhil  (Educational Planning)
  3. MPhil  (Educational Administration)
  4. MPhil (Administration in Higher Education)

5.6   SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

A.  Department of Agricultural Engineering

  1. Ph.D. (Food and Post-Harvest Technology)
  2. Ph.D. (Irrigation Technology and Management)
  3. M.Phil. (Food and Post-Harvest Technology)
  4. M.Phil. (Irrigation Technology and Management)
  5. M.Phil. (Agricultural Mechanisation)

B.    Department of Animal Science

M.Phil./Ph.D. Animal Science with specializations in

  1. Animal Breeding and Genetics
  2. Animal Nutrition
  3. Meat Science and Technology
  4. Pasture and Range Management
  5. Management of Livestock Enterprises

Admission requirements:

Ph. D.

A candidate seeking admission into the Ph.D. programme must:

Have an M.Phil. OR 2-year MSc degree in Animal Science OR Agricultural/Biological Sciences or Mathematics or Statistics OR Food Science OR Home Economics OR related field from a recognised University.

M.Phil.

A candidate seeking admission to the M.Phil. programme must have obtained a good first degree (at least a Second Class) in:

  1. Agriculture for any of the specializations; OR
  2. Statistics or Mathematics or Pure Sciences for specialization in Breeding and Genetics; OR
  3. Management or Business or Natural Resources or Biological Science for specialization in Management of Livestock Enterprises; OR
  4. Food Science, Biochemistry, Home Economics, Biological Science for specialization in Meat Science and Technology or Animal Nutrition.

C.  Department of Crop Science

  1. Ph.D. (Crop Science)
  2. M.Phil. (Crop Science)

 Areas of Specialisation:  

Ph. D. /M. Phil (Crop Science)

  1. Agronomy
  2. Genetics and Plant Breeding
  3. Crop Physiology
  4. Plant Protection

      D. Department of Soil Science

  1. Ph.D. (Soil Science)
  2. M.Phil. (Soil Science)

E. Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

  1. Ph. D. (Agricultural Extension)
  2. Ph.D. (Agricultural Economics)
  3. M.Phil. (Agricultural Extension)
  4. M.Phil. (Agricultural Economics)

Specific Entry Requirements

            Ph.D. (Agricultural Extension)

            A research Master’s Degree in Agriculture and related courses from the University of Cape Coast or an accredited university.

            Ph. D. (Agricultural Economics)

            A research Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics or a related field from the   University of Cape Coast or an accredited university

            M.Phil. (Agricultural Economics)

            A good first degree in Agriculture with a significant amount of economics or with a specialization in Agricultural Economics from the University of Cape Coast or an   accredited university.

5.7  SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

A.    Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology

  1. M.Phil. (Entomology)
  2. M.Phil. (Wildlife Management)

B.    Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

  1. M.Phil. (Aquaculture)
  2. M.Phil. (Fisheries Science)
  3. M.Phil. (Oceanography and Limnology)
  4. M.Phil. (Integrated Coastal Zone Management)

C.    Department of Environmental Science

  1. M.Phil. (Environmental Science)

5.8   SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

A.  Department of Physics

M.Phil. (Physics) with options in:

  1. Theoretical Physics
  2. Environment Physics
  3. Applied Fibres Optics and Communication
  4. Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics
  5. Radiation and Health Physics
  6. Soil Physics
  7. Photonics, Optoelectronics, Optical and Laser Application
  8. Energy Physics
  9. Electronics
  10. Biomedical Optics
  11. Material Science

B.  Department of Chemistry

MPhil (Chemistry) with options in:

  1. Analytical Chemistry
  2. Organic Chemistry
  3. Inorganic Chemistry
  4. Physical Chemistry

C.  Department of Mathematics

M.Phil. (Mathematics)

Entry Requirements for M.Phil. Mathematics

Candidates with a good first degree preferably first or second class (Hons.) from  the  University of Cape Coast or a recognised institution of higher learning may be  considered for the programme in any of the following:

(A)     

  1. B.Sc. Mathematics
  2. B.Sc. Mathematics with Economics
  3. B.Sc. Mathematics with Business
  4. B.Sc. Mathematics and Statistics
  5. B.Sc. Mathematics and Computer Science
  6. B.Ed. Mathematics

OR

(B) Other Mathematics related programme with a good mix of analysis courses.

REGISTRAR

25 Aug, 2020

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR CONDITION SURVEY OF SCIENCE BUILDING COMPLEX AND CoDE MAIN BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

(IFT No.: CR/UCC/CS/0002/2020)

In support of the University of Cape Coast routine maintenance of physical infrastructure and facilities, the University intends to apply part of its budgetary allocation for payments under the contract for the Consultancy Service above.

Scope of Assignment

The University seeks to engage a consultant to provide the following services among others on the Science Building Complex and the CoDE Main Building;

  1. Condition Survey of the Buildings Fabric, Electrical and Mechanical Installations
  2. Preparation and submission of Dilapidation Report
  3. Preparation of Scope of Remedial/Rehabilitation Works
  4. Preparation of Maintenance Schedule for the buildings

The University of Cape Coast now invites eligible consultants, having relevant professional backgrounds with proven track records, to express their interest in providing the above services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. Information provided by consultants must include brochures, description of similar assignments undertaken by the consultant and clients for whom those assignments were provided, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, professional qualifications, etc. that will enable the University to shortlist suitable consultants.

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended, of the Republic of Ghana and shall meet the following criteria:

  1. Certificate of Registration of Firm
  2. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
  3. VAT Certificate
  4. Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate
  5. Evidence of registration with Public Procurement Authority
  6. Relevant Experience of consultant
  7. Availability and Experience of relevant key staff

Shortlisted consultants shall be invited to submit proposals for consideration.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below from Wednesday August 26, 2020 between 8:00am and 4:30pm. Expressions of interest, comprising one original and four copies, sealed in an envelope clearly marked with the IFT No. and Name of Consultancy service, must be delivered to the address below on or before 4:00pm, Thursday, 24th September, 2020. Expression of interest received after the deadline for submission shall be rejected.

Procurement Office

Central Administration Block- Old Site

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Telephone: 233-3321-32480 ext 280, 153

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

25 Aug, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

PROVOST, COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES

The University of Cape Coast, a public University in Ghana established by an Act of Parliament, invites applications from experienced, results-oriented and highly motivated individuals for the vacant position of Provost for the College of Health and Allied Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Provost is the Academic and Administrative Head of the College and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for providing leadership to the College. He/she is also responsible for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the College in accordance with policies and procedures prescribed by the University of Cape Coast Law, 1992 (PNDCL 278) and the University of Cape Coast Statutes 2016.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Applicants must:

  1. be of professorial status;
  2. be individuals of stature and integrity with strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills;
  3. have background in health or related sciences;
  4. have experience in university management/administration.

TERM OF OFFICE

The appointment is for a term of three years renewable, upon completion, for a second consecutive term of three years only, subject to application and interview.

MODE OF APPLICATION & CLOSING DATE

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should complete and submit application forms together with comprehensive Curricula Vitae, with relevant supporting documents and three-page Vision Statements to the address below. The application form is obtainable form the Directorate of Human Resource and the University’s website (Application Form).

The Registrar

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast

Electronic copies of the application documents should be sent to the e-mail address,  council@ucc.edu.gh.

Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit written reports on them directly to the above address.

The closing date for submission of application is Friday, 25th September, 2020.

REGISTRAR

25 Aug, 2020

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORS

The University of Cape Coast, a public University in Ghana established by an Act of Parliament, invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, results-oriented and highly motivated individuals for the following positions:

  1. Director, Directorate of Public Affairs (DPA)
  2. Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs (DAA)
  3. Director, Directorate of Legal, Consular and General Services (DLCGS)

General requirements

Applicants for all positions should have relevant postgraduate qualifications. The ideal candidates must be performance driven and keen on achieving results with proven ability to serve relevant statutory University Boards and Committees. He/she should be able to serve a minimum of four (4) years before reaching the statutory retiring age of 60 years.

In addition, the Directors must have administrative, management and leadership competencies.

A. DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Job Description

The Director is the head of the Directorate of Public Affairs. The Directorate is responsible for building and maintaining the University’s corporate image and relationship with key publics, managing events and communication with the University’s stakeholders.

The Director is responsible to the Registrar for protocol, organisation of official University events as well as documentation of policy documents, the University’s history, culture and symbols. He/she also has oversight responsibility over management of the University’s Campus Broadcasting Services.

He/she is a spokesperson for the University and is responsible for planning and implementing the strategic and operational issues regarding public relations and corporate affairs of the University.

Qualification and Experience

Applicants must:

  1. possess postgraduate degree in the relevant area including public relations/affairs, communication, journalism and events management;
  2. have at least eight (8) years post-qualification senior level experience, preferably, in Higher Education;
  3. possess good communication and presentation skills as well as strategic, interpersonal and collegial skills;
  4. have high-level analytical skills, business sense and a deep understanding/appreciation of strategic as well as operational issues/challenges in top-level University management and administration;
  5. have served or must be serving as Deputy Registrar or Deputy Director (with relevant experience in university administration) or analogous grade in a university or analogous institution

Term of Office

The position, which is full time, is for a four-year term, renewable for a second term of up to four years only.

B. DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Job Description

The Director is the Head of the Directorate of Academic Affairs. The Directorate is responsible for implementing the academic policies and management of academic programmes of the University.

The Director is responsible to the Registrar for matters relating to management of students’ records, admissions, registration, time-tabling, examinations, graduation, declaration of results and issuing of transcripts.

Qualification and Experience

Applicants must

  1. possess a postgraduate degree in the relevant area with relevant experience (preferably in a Higher Education) in students’ records management, programmes accreditation, admissions, time-tabling, graduation, issuance and verification of academic credentials;
  2. have at least eight (8) years post-qualification senior level experience, preferably, in Higher Education;
  3. have high-level analytical skills, business sense and a deep understanding/appreciation of strategic as well as operational issues/challenges in top-level University management and administration;
  4. have served or must be serving as Deputy Registrar or Deputy Director (with relevant experience in university administration) or analogous grade in a university or analogous institution.

Term of Office

The position, which is full time, is for a four-year term, renewable for a second term of up to four years only.

C. DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF LEGAL, CONSULAR AND GENERAL SERVICES

Job Description

The Director is the Head of the Directorate of Legal, General and Consular Services. The Directorate is responsible for providing legal, consular, general and other specialised services in the University.

The Director is responsible to the Registrar for matters relating to legal advice, representation in the law courts and general services (including security, fire safety, printing, consular, and transport services). The Director is also responsible for advising the University on disciplinary matters.

Qualification and Experience

Applicants must

  1. possess a postgraduate degree in the relevant area with relevant experience (preferably in a Higher Education);
  2. have at least eight (8) years post-qualification senior level experience, preferably, in Higher Education;
  3. have high-level analytical skills, business sense and a deep understanding/appreciation of strategic as well as operational issues/challenges in top-level University management and administration;
  4. have served or must be serving as Deputy Registrar or Deputy Director (with relevant experience in university administration) or analogous grade in a university or analogous institution.

Term of Office

The position, which is full time, is for a four-year term, renewable for a second term of up to four years only.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Salary and fringe benefits attached to the respective positions are attractive.

MODE OF APPLICATION AND CLOSING DATE

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should complete and submit application forms together with comprehensive Curricula Vitae, relevant supporting documents and three-page Vision Statements to the address below. The application form is obtainable from the Directorate of Human Resource and the University’s website (Application Form).

The Registrar

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast

Electronic copies of the application documents should be sent to the e-mail address: council@ucc.edu.gh.

Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit written reports on them directly to the above address.

The closing date for submission of application is Friday, 25th September, 2020.

REGISTRAR

The Pro Vice-Chancellor and GRASAG President opening the StuFSO

UCC Creates Scholarship Opportunity for Needy but Brilliant Students

24 Aug, 2020 By louis Mensah

Needy but brilliant students in the University of Cape Coast can now access scholarship packages to complete their studies.
    
This opportunity has been made possible with the official opening of the Students Financial Support Office (StuFSO) with the mandate to provide financial support to students to pursue their education.

Inauguration

Inaugurating the office, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh, noted that Management was aware of the difficulties some students in the University were facing in terms of getting financial support to complete their studies and therefore, instituted a central fund to offer scholarships to such students. “Management put up a proposal on the establishment of the Student Financial Support Office and a Fund to support students which Council approved”.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor noted that the StuFSO was directly under the Office of the Vice-Chancellor considering its unique function in the University. She noted that Management was aware that some students approached lecturers to assist them financially to pay their fees but added that “We think it is the University’s responsibility to offer this financial assistance like what some old universities do”.

According to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, the University was not only focusing on needy but brilliant students but those who were also “needy but promising” so that they could also rise in the academic ladder.

The​ Registrar, some Provosts, Deans and student leaders at the inauguration of the Student Financial Support Office

Activities of StuFSO

Touching on activities of the Office, Prof. Edu-Buandoh indicated that the office was supervised by an 11-member committee including student leaders adding that “we included the Presidents of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and Graduate Students Association (GRASAG) so that students will have a voice in deciding the funding for students”. 

The Pro Vice-Chancellor further noted that the University had established links with the Government of Ghana Scholarship and other institutions and agencies. “The office will eventually coordinate all the support from various corporate institutions and facilitate other scholarships like GNPC, CAMFED, etc. This is to enable the office to offer such support to students who are really in need,” she explained.

On the sources of funding for the office, she noted that the University contributed the initial funding whilst the various student unions also supported with some amount of money. She expressed gratitude to GRASAG, SRC, and the Distance Education Students Association (DESAG) for contributing generously to the fund.

Free Services

The Assistant Registrar in-charge of the Students’ Financial Support Office, Mr. Alfred Ghartey, announced that the services of the office were free so students could always come around to make enquiries.  “Let me emphasise that our doors are opened to students and we have not engaged any person or group to serve as liaison between the office and students,” he clarified. 

In terms of eligibility, he explained that the applicant must be a Ghanaian student who has enrolled in UCC either on regular or distance modes and must demonstrate that they were really in need of financial support. Aside from these, a needy but brilliant student must possess a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 whilst a promising student should have a CGPA of 2.5.

 StuFSO Committee

  It would be recalled that the immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah the inaugurated an 11-member Students’ Financial Support Committee to oversee the operation of the StuFSO.

The committee which is chaired by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, has the following members, the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Director of Academic Affairs; Director of Finance, and Academic Board Representative,.

The rest are the  representatives of the SRC , GRASAG, DESAG, UCC Alumni,  Legal Office, and Secretary to the Committee, Mr. Alfred Ghartey.
 

VC and Registrar with Management of GWCL

Vice-Chancellor Interacts with Central Regional Management of GWCL

21 Aug, 2020 By louis Mensah

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, and the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame accompanied by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh, have paid a visit to the Central Regional offices of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) as part of their familiarization tour to stakeholders of the University.
    
During an interaction with the Management of GWCL, Prof. Boampong indicated that the visit was to officially introduce themselves as new office holders of the University. He noted that the University and over the years there had been a successful collaboration between the two institutions. “We have been working with you over the years on our water supply and as one of our loyal business partners, we need to introduce ourselves to you as new leadership of UCC,” he explained.

Extend Courtesies

Prof. Boampong asked the Company to continue to extend the courtesies they had accorded the previous Vice-Chancellors of the University. “We will continue to work with you like our predecessors did but we will need your cooperation for each of us to derive maximum satisfaction from our collaboration,” he added.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh, commended the Company for its services to the University adding that “We now have improved services and whenever we experience challenges and call for your services, you have always come to solve them”. Prof. Edu-Buandoh was hopeful that they would continue to offer the new top executives of the University the needed support and cooperation they had always provided the University.

Regional Chief Manager of GWCL

Responding, the Regional Chief Manager of GWCL, Mr. Philip Dwamena-Boateng, thanked the Vice-Chancellor and his team for the visit. He noted that UCC was their major client in the region and assured the Vice-Chancellor and his team that the Company would continue to extend quality services to the University. “We have worked on some of the challenges the University was facing and I assure you that we will continue to do more to enhance quality water supply to the University,” he added.

Mr. Boateng expressed interest in partnering with the Department of Water and Sanitation for water testing and treatment. “We work with laboratories in Universities to enhance our work and I believe we can collaborate with UCC in this regard,” he requested. 

Present at the meeting were the Ag. Director of Public Health, Major Kofi Baah-Bentum (Rtd); Vice-Chancellor's Secretary, Ms. Elizabeth Yankah. The rest were Ing. Ebenezer Sackey, Ing. Anthony Atta-Bosompem, and Ing. Joseph W. Ansah from the Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Management (DPDEM).
    
 
 

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