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UCC Law Lecturer appointed to serve on PIAC

06 Oct, 2023 By DIS

The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference, acting through its President, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, Bishop of Sunyani, has appointed Mr Constantine C.M. Kudzedzi as the Bishops’ representative to the board of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC).

Most Rev. Gyamfi, in a release, congratulated Mr. Kudzedzi on his appointment and reminded him  that his appointment was a call to public service and he must do so in ways that advanced the cause of PIAC.

He added that PIAC has become a key partner with other stakeholders in the quest for transparent and accountable management of petroleum revenue for the benefit of the people of Ghana and urged Mr. Kudzedzi to work in the interest of the nation.

Commenting on his appointment as the Bishops’ representative on the board of PIAC, he expressed gratitude to the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference for the confidence reposed in him and pledged his commitment to ensure that PIAC delivered effectively on its mandate.

He expressed gratitude to the staff and students of the University of Cape Coast, especially the Faculty of Law, for their unflinching support towards his appointment.

PIAC

The PIAC is a 13-member national citizen-led statutory body established by an Act of Parliament under section 51 of the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA), 2011 (Act 815) as amended by Act 893 of 2015 to provide an additional non-parliamentary and independent oversight over the collection, allocation and utilization of Ghana’s Petroleum Revenue. The three core mandates of PIAC are to:

 

Monitor and evaluate compliance with the Act by Government and relevant institutions in the management and use of petroleum revenues and investments

Provide space and platform for public debate on whether spending prospects, management and use of revenues conform to development priorities as provided under section 21.3 of the Act.

  Provide independent assessment on the management and use of petroleum revenues to assist Parliament and the Executive in the oversight and performance of related functions.

 

 

 

05 Oct, 2023

1. BACKGROUND

The Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA) is a UNESCO Category II Centre of Excellence for the West African sub-region, located at the University of Cape Coast- Cape Coast. As part of its mandate, it is collaborating with VVOB (which has evolved from a complex (Dutch) acronym to a stand-alone concept meaning education for development) on the African Centre for School Leadership (ACSL) project. The project requires a Strategic Education Advisor, Gender & Equity for efficiency. Applications are invited from suitably qualified people for appointment to the position below:

2. POSITION DESCRIPTION

a.    Position Title: Strategic Education Advisor, Gender & Equity

b.    Job Level: Managerial/Executive

c.     Location: University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

d.     Reports to: Director- General (DG) of IEPA

3. PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTION

The Strategic Education Advisor, Gender & Equity for the African Centre for School Leadership would contribute to the ambition and values of IEPA & VVOB by being the key person on the interlinkage between gender and equity on the one hand, and school leadership and continuous professional development (CPD) in Africa, on the other hand. He/She would provide technical and strategic advice and guidance on the domain of gender & equity to the African Centre for School Leadership and its regional partners.

 

 4. RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Strategic Education Advisor in the field of Gender & Equity, would be responsible for mainstreaming gender & equity approaches into the activities of the Centre on the one hand, and leading gender & equity focused activities on the other hand, in line with the four focus areas of the Centre: 1) Policy development, 2) Professional Development (Development and Delivery), 3) M&E and research and 4) Knowledge mobilization, communication and advocacy. Additionally, He/She would perform the following:

o   Conduct a gender analysis and lead the development of a gender mainstreaming framework for the African Centre for school leadership.

 

o   Work together with the Strategic Education Advisor School Leadership on the development of CPD content on gender and other equity related topics for school leadership, in co-creation with our partners, stakeholders and relevant experts.

 

o   Support the Regional Coordinator to strengthen our CPD partners in the development and (blended) delivery of content on gender and other equity related topics for school leadership through co-creation workshops, exposure visits, sharing of best practices, development of facilitation guides, among others.

 

o   Support the Strategic Education Advisor M&E and Research on research work (e.g., needs assessment of CPD partners, research framework, among others) in the field of gender and other equity related topics for school leadership in Africa.

 

o   Support the Strategic Education Advisor Advocacy and Communication on developing content for communication (e.g., website, video, social media and other digital platforms) and contribute to the dissemination of findings and results (e.g., international conferences, seminars, workshops, and other events) on gender and other equity related topics for school leadership.

 

o   Build and maintain a strong network with experts and other partners in the field of gender and other equity related topics for school leadership in the African region.

 

o   Advocate for educational policies and initiatives at regional and national levels that remove barriers for women to take up leadership positions within education systems.

 

o   Support the reporting of ACSL to donors and the formulation of new projects, including proposal writing, from an evidence-based and evidence-generating perspective.

 

o   Keep abreast of policy trends, new developments and latest research and thinking related to the four core support areas of the Centre and IEPA/VVOB’s mission in general.

 

 

5. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

 

Ö        A Relevant master’s or doctoral degree

Ö        At least 5-10 years international (working) experience:

§  You obtained your master’s degree from a reputable university locally or abroad, and/or

§  You have working experience related to this vacancy.

Ö         A Minimum of five (5) years experience in programme and/or project management preferably in an international development cooperation, in particular in the education sector and working closely with external stakeholders, preferably with multiple partners.

 

Ö        Working experience in the field of gender & equity and in-depth understanding of the latest international developments and research on equity & gender. Experience related to school leadership and continuous professional development are a plus.

 

Ö        English proficiency: CEFR level C1

 

6. KEY COMPETENCIES

The person should have the following key competencies:

§  Persuasiveness

§  Creativity

§  Vision Building

§  Problem analysis & Judgement

§  Results oriented

§  Strategic Networking & Partnership Building

§  Team Building

 

7. TERM OF OFFICE

a.    The appointment shall be for full-time fixed term contract for one (1) year, with the possibility of extension depending on the availability of further donor funding for the African Centre for School Leadership.

b.    Suitable candidates should not be more than 55 years old at the time of application.

 8. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Salary and fringe benefits attached to the positions are attractive and will be specified in the letter of appointment.

9. MODE OF APPLICATION & CLOSING DATE

a.    Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should please submit the following listed documents:

v  Formal application letter

v  Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae

b.    3-page vision statement

c.    Relevant supporting documents

to:

The Registrar

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast

 Email: registrar@ucc.edu.gh

d.    Applicants should request two (2) referees to submit a report on them directly to the above address.

e.    The closing date for the receipt of applications is 20th October, 2023.

 

 

 

 

The Director-General of IEPA Recognized for His Service to Transforming Education in Ghana.

05 Oct, 2023 By DIS

Dr. Michael Boakye-Yiadom, the Director-General of the Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA), a UNESCO Category II Centre of Excellence for West Africa at the University of Cape Coast, has been recognized for his service to Ghana at the Ghana Education Awards held in Accra.

He was conferred with the “Educational Leadership Award for Transformative Education” at the 56th National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) Hand Over Ceremony and Educational Awards.  

His citation enumerated various acts of service as profound sources of inspiration to emerging youth leaders.  The citation recounted how he guided Ghana’s strategic preparations for the Transforming Education Summit (TES) at the United States of America and also trailblazing educational research and developmental issues engineered to revolutionize educational planning across all levels. 

 

Dr. Michael Boakye-Yiadom

Humbled by this recognition, Dr. Boakye-Yiadom dedicated the award to God, his supportive family, the UNESCO Office in Ghana, the UNESCO Ghana National Commission, the Ministry of Education and all colleagues at IEPA and the University of Cape Coast. He stated that “no man has achieved anything alone; it is by the support, hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence of a team that lead to great achievements. I couldn’t have done it alone, and I appreciate the numerous people who support me daily. God bless us all”.

It would be recalled that Dr. Michael Boakye-Yiadom, was appointed by the President of the Republic of Ghana as the National Convenor for the September 2022 United Nations/UNESCO Transforming Education Summit (TES). He was responsible for conceptualizing, planning, organizing, executing, monitoring, preparing and presenting the final outputs of national consultation(s). His role, as the Convenor, was also to encourage and establish a support team – or make use of existing structures – that would be responsible for managing the design, planning, organization, and monitoring of one or more consultations at the national and/or sub-national levels, and he did that creditably.

Additionally, leading an Institute set up to undertake cutting-edge research and provide policy advice to education ministries in West Africa is no mean a task. Through excellent leadership and team work, IEPA has become a preferred and a ‘must-go’ to institution for educational research in West Africa. Asked what this award means to him for the future, Dr. Boakye-Yiadom remarked that: “This is another reminder that every out-of-school child in Ghana has a right to quality education. I’m inspired to continue doing what God has enabled me to do – leading, directing and guiding the next generation of educational leaders to make our nation Ghana greater; so, help me God”. 

Instructively, the IEPA has been a lead institute for the training and professional development of Educational Planners, Leaders and Administrators for the past four and half decades and it has the expertise and technical know-how to support the Ministry of Education in achieving the TES mandate in particular and SDG 4 in general. 

Credit: Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA)

Officials from UCC and IFDC

IFDC Equips UCC's International Modelling and Mapping Centre with High Performing Computers

03 Oct, 2023 By DIS

The International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC) and Ghana National Fertilizer Council (GNFC), has equipped the University of Cape Coast's International Modelling and Mapping Centre (IMMC) with Six high performing computers and  RTK Drone to help improve agriculture productivity in the country.

According to the Head of Department Prof Benjamin Kofi Nyarko, this multidisciplnary centre is a collaboration between two Departments, Geography and Regional Planning and Soil Science. In his speech he stated that the UCC International Modelling and Mapping Centre hosted by the Department of Geography and Regional Planning was established to strengthen the capacity of both IFDC and UCC in modelling and mapping in agricultural sciences (MMAS). 

The Provost of College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng and IFDC Vice President of Programmes, Dr. Oumou Camara, jointly cutting the tape to open the Centre.

Speaking at the opening of the Centre, Dr. Prem Bindraban (IFDC Programme Leader, FERARI Project), noted that his organisation was  committed to its partnership with the University of Cape Coast to deploy technology to improve agriculture and ensure food security in Ghana and by extension Africa.

Dr. Bindraban indicated that agriculture remains the backbone of many economies and there must be concerted effort to  boost agriculture productivity through technology.

According to Dr. Prem Bindraban, agriculture should be made  appealing with the integration of technology  to attract the youth.

“We need to create a better future with technology for the future generation” he stressed.

He said the donation signify a strong collaboration between IFDC and UCC to address issues affecting the agriculture sector.

In her remark, Dr. Oumou Camara, IFDC Vice President of Programmes called for intensified research into sustainable agriculture.

We have to focus on producing the next level of scientists to address problems such as soil degradation.

The officials from IFDC and UCC taking a tour of the Centre

She commended UCC for collaborating with IFDC to find innovative and scientific solutions to tackle problems in the agriculture sector.

The Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng who represented the Vice-Chancellor of UCC said the University  is ready to utilise the computers for its intended purpose.

The IFDC officials with the Head of Geography and Regional Planning

UCC is positioned to cooperate with IFDC and GNFC in the following areas:

  • Exchange of students (e.g., for internship at IFDC)
  • Integrate lectures on modelling and mapping for agriculture by IFDC staff into courses of UCC.
  • Collaboration on research topics with UCC staff
  • Collaboration to develop the required hardware infrastructure to perform heavy duty modelling and mapping exercise.

As the topmost ranked University in Ghana, West Africa and the fourth in Africa we will continue to engage IFDC to engage in research activities that would significantly enhance agriculture productivity for local consumption and export.

Present at the ceremony were some officials of IFDC and UCC.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

New UTAG-UCC executives take office

03 Oct, 2023 By DIS

Four newly elected executives of the University Teachers’ Association of Ghana-University of Cape Coast Chapter (UTAG-UCC) have been sworn into office at a brief handover ceremony.

 Dr. Jerry Opoku Ansah was sworn in as the President, Dr. (Mrs) Joana Eva Doodoo, Vice-President, Prof. Isaac Buabeng, Secretary and Dr. Beatrice Asante Somuah, Treasurer.

 A Lecturer at the Faculty of Law-UCC, Mr. Constantine K. M. Kudzedzi, administered the oath of office to the executives to steer the affairs of the association for the next two years.

 In his inaugural address as the president of UTAG-UCC, Dr. Jerry Opoku Ansah, expressed gratitude to members of UTAG-UCC for the confidence and trust reposed in the executives, while pledging to maintain the high standards set by his predecessors.

 President of UTAG-UCC, Dr. Jerry Opoku Ansah, with his executives delivering his inaugural address

 

He catalogued some of the challenges facing members of UTAG-UCC, including promotion, and called on management to expedite the promotion of its members.

 He lauded management of the University for putting up an office complex for faculty and promised to partner with management to improve the lot of members of UTAG-UCC.

 Dr. Ansah noted that his administration would put premium on research and collaborate with the Directorate of Research Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) to enable members come up with cutting-edge research materials.

 He promised to sustain the UTAG Expert Forum and other programmes initiated by his predecessor. He also pledged to work with diligence with his colleagues for the general good of all.

Immediate past President of UTAG-UCC, Prof. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi with his executives delivering his handover address

The immediate past President of UTAG-UCC, Prof. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi, expressed appreciation to members of UTAG-UCC for the enormous support his administration enjoyed and urged the new executives to remain principled and objective in the execution of their duties.

He lauded management for the support and catalogued the successes chalked up by his administration.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, who chaired the event, congratulated the new executives on their election and inauguration.

He asked them to remain united, stressing that unity on campus was the driving force of the success story of UCC as regards the University’s global ranking.

 Group photo of participants in the handover ceremony including the VC, Prof. Nyarko Boampong (in grey) with the Pro VC, Prof. Rosemond Boohene (6th from right) and Registrar, Mr. Jeff Onyame (next to Pro VC)

 Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

UCC admits 1, 415 fresh Sandwich Students

03 Oct, 2023 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has matriculated 1,415 fresh sandwich students to pursue various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the 2022/23 Academic Year.

The number, according to records from the Management Information Section of the Directorate of Academic Affairs, is made up of 489 undergraduates and 926 postgraduates. 

The students took the Matriculation Oath administered by Mr. Jeff Teye Onyame, Registrar of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, in his address, congratulated the newly admitted students for meeting the requirements to be part of the University of Cape Coast community and urged them to participate in all campus activities to enable them build the necessary credentials to succeed after school.

He noted that being bonafide junior members of UCC, the students were guaranteed the rights and privileges of studentship, having subscribed to the oath of allegiance of the University.

Prof. Boampong urged the students to tolerate one another and live peacefully among themselves, reminding them not to infringe on the rights and privileges of others.

Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, Vice-Chancellor of UCC delivering his address at the matriculation ceremony

He urged the students to read the students' handbook to be abreast of the code of conduct.

 " I wish to emphasize that these rules and regulations are not for the purposes of punishing you. They are meant to bring order and harmony in the University and make your life and stay here enjoyable" he added.

The Vice-Chancellor advised the students to desist from anti-social behaviours such as occultism, hooliganism, prostitution and use of narcotic drugs.

While entreating them to take their studies seriously, Prof. Boampong appealed to the students to observe road traffic regulations on campus and asked them to be security conscious in the discharge of their academic responsibilities.

The Vice-Chancellor seized the opportunity to announce to the students the latest world university rankings by the Times Higher Education that put UCC as the first university in Ghana and West Africa for the third consecutive time.

A section of post graduate fresh students at the matriculation ceremony

About Matriculation

Matriculation ceremonies are statutory processes that confer membership of the University on fresh students after they have fulfilled the academic requirements for admission by taking the matriculation oath.

The Oath binds the fresh students to abide by all the rules and regulations of the University as enshrined in the students’ handbook and other authorized documents of the University and require them to be of good behaviour while pursuing their studies at the University.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Workshop on Data Sharing and Meta Data held at UCC

03 Oct, 2023 By DIS

The Centre for Data Archiving, Analysis and Advocacy (C-DAMAA) in collaboration with the One Ocean Hub Project has organised a day's workshop on " Data Sharing and Meta Data" for Graduate Students of the University of Cape Coast (UCC).

The workshop was aimed at creating a crop of students whose activities could easily fit into the open science initiative.

Participants were drawn from various departments in the University of Cape Coast.

Dr. William Godfred Cantah speaking at the workshop

Taking participants through the topic; "Data Sharing", the Coordinator of the Centre, Dr. William Godfred Cantah, explained that the digital environment was placing data at the centre of research.

According to him, the paradigm of data-intensive scientific discovery was built on three pillars, pointing out data capture, data sharing and data analysis.

"With data becoming a centrepiece of research," he added, "data sharing and re-use is now a crucial element of scientific progress," he continued.

Dr. Cantah stated that data sharing encompassed technologies, practices, legal frameworks and cultural elements that facilitate secure data access for multiple entities without compromising data privacy and integrity.

A participant in the workshop

He noted that a number of research funding agencies and top academic publishing agencies expect researchers to share data used for their study. Dr. Cantah added that data sharing encouraged more connection and collaboration between researchers, which could result in important new findings within the field.

"Sharing your research data to a large extent immunises the researcher from accusations of bad science and fraud," he said.

Dr. Cantah admonished the researchers not to violate ethical guidance, copyright and desist from unverified data.

A  Lecturer of the Department of Comupter Science, Dr. Charles Haruna, who discussed the topic; "Meta Data", recommended maintenance practices such as documentation and regular audits to sustain meta data of researchers.

He called on researchers to capitalise on meta data in the discharge of their research works.

Dr. Charles Haruna

The Head of the Department of Geography and Regional Planning, Prof. Benjamin Kofi Nyarko, in his welcome address, entreated students to always collect accurate data to conduct cutting-edge research.

According to him, many students misinterpret data and information, insisting that "there are differences between data and information."

He urged participants to take the workshop seriously to come out with quality research works.

The workshop was chaired by Prof. Ferdinand Ahiakpor, the Vice-Dean of the School of Economics.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

Fresh Sandwich students receive orientation

02 Oct, 2023 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has organised a day's orientation for fresh sandwich students.

The initiative was to make the students aware of the University’s rules and regulations as well as provide the platform for the new students to interact with the University authorities.

Speakers took the students through course registration, regulations for junior members, campus security services, graduate studies, the programme duration,academic programmes, policies and regulations, as well as UCC Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures, among others.

Prof. Eugene Maafo Darteh

Speaking at the orientation, the Dean of Students, Prof. Eugene Maafo Darteh, congratulated the students on their admission and urged them to pay particular attention to their studies, be disciplined, law abiding and not allow the negative influence of others affect them.

He cautioned the students against sexual harassment, unsanctioned demonstrations, stealing and fighting since those acts could lead to their dismissal from the school.

The Dean of Students told the students that UCC would not compromise on quality as it would continue to uphold standards and warned that cheating and other forms of malpractices would not be tolerated.

Also in attendance during the orientation were the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Onyame; Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Prof. Sarah Darkwa and Dr. Theresah Patrine Ennin amongst others.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Vice-Chancellor visits former VC, Prof. S.K Adjepong

02 Oct, 2023 By DIS

The Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Coast, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong,has paid a surprise visit to Prof. S. K. Adjepong, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University.

The visit was part of the agenda of the Vice-Chancellor, who took office in 2020, to visit his predecessors.

Prof. Boampong, who was in final year at UCC during the tenure of Prof. Adjepong, used the occasion to present an undisclosed amount of money and assorted food items to the former Vice-Chancellor.

He was happy that Prof. Adjepong was in good health and wished him well.

Prof. Boampong presenting a cash donation to Prof. Adjepong

In receiving the gifts, Prof. Adjepong, who served UCC from 1990 to 2000, was grateful to Prof. Boampong for the visit and donation. He further recounted some key activities and successes chalked up during his tenure to Prof. Boampong.

He advised Prof. Boampong to work diligently to advance the gains of UCC and show love and compassion as service to humanity as service to God.

 

The delegation that accompanied the Vice-Chancellor included Prof. Rosemond Boohene, the Pro Vice- Chancellor; Mr. Jeff Onyame, Registrar and Head of Welfare Section, Mrs. Gifty Kodzi.

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

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