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02 Oct, 2019

1. The University of Cape Coast intends to apply part of its Internally Generated Funds for the following contracts;

IFT No. DESCRIPTION QTY
A. CR/UCC/GD/0161/2019

Supply of Poultry Feed for UCC Farm (Tenderers must submit samples)

 various
B. CR/UCC/GD/0159/2019 Supply of LED light and other electrical materials for Electricity Section various
C. CR/UCC/GD/0157/2019 Supply of Switch gears for Electricity Section various
D. CR/UCC/GD/0102/2019 Supply and installation of Backup system for ICT equipment

various
E. CR/UCC/GD/0101/2019 Supply and installation of Fire suppression system for Data Centre various

2. The University of Cape Coast invites sealed Tenders from eligible suppliers for the supply of the above goods or services. Tendering will be conducted through the National Competitive Tendering (NCT) procedures specified in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) as amended by Act 914, 2016 and the Guidelines of the Public Procurement Authority of the Republic of Ghana.

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

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

5. Tenders must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Procurement Office, Central Administration Building, Old Site, at or before 11:00am, on Thursday, 17th October, 2019 for A. Poultry Feed and Thursday, 24th October, 2019 for B, C, D and E.

6. Tenders shall be valid for a period of 90 days after the deadline for Tender submission. All tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security of not less than two percent (2%) of the Tender Price from a reputable Bank in the format as prescribed under Section vii. sample forms of the Tender documents. Late Tenders will be rejected. Tenders will be opened in the presence of Tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend at the Training and Development Conference Room, Central Administration Building, Old Site, University of Cape Coast and at the time specified above.

7. All tenders must be accompanied by:

Valid Business registration certificate, Construction Class Certificate, VAT Certificate (W.A), Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, SSNIT Clearance Certificate, Manufacturers Authorization (where applicable), PPA Certificate or evidence of registration etc.

8. Address for inspection and Purchase of Tender Documents:

Procurement Office

Central Administration Block- Old Site

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Tel: 233-3321-32480 Ext 153/280

Email: procurement@ucc.edu.gh

 

 

For clarification contact School of Business via

Office Line:  0544174508

Email: business@ucc.edu.gh

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A performance by some Chinese instructors

UCC-Confucius Institute, Marks Confucius Institute Day & 3rd Anniversary

02 Oct, 2019 By louis Mensah

The Confucius Institute of the University of Cape Coast (CIUCC) in collaboration with the University of Cape Coast has organised a programme to celebrate ‘Confucius Institute Day and the Third Anniversary’ of its establishment in the University.

The programme which showcased the unique Chinese culture was under the theme: “Celebrating Ghana-China relationship through cultural performances.”

Significant Achievements of CIUCC

In his welcome address, the Ghana Director, CIUCC, Prof. Ishmael Mensah, indicated that though three years in the life any organisation could be described as too short for any elaborate celebration, however, for the CIUCC’s, first three years have been characterised by significant accomplishments which could not be glossed over. He added that the commemoration of the third anniversary would help CIUCC to reflect on its successes and challenges in order to chart a new path for future development. 


Speaking on the theme for the celebration, Prof. Ishmael noted that “culture is a catalyst for the promotion of international peace friendship and understanding.” He explained that “Confucius Institutes all over the world have served as the medium to for the execution of Chinese cultural diplomacy and CIUCC has undoubtedly helped to strengthen China-Ghana relations through language and cultural education as well as the staging of cultural events such as the Dragon Boat Festival, Spring Festival, Belts and Road Arts Exhibition, San Hyun Cultural Performances and Tai Chi Competitions.” The Ghana Director also recounted that the CIUCC, for the past three years has undertaken over fifty (50) cultural events and organised Students’ Summer Camp According to him, a delegation of Education Officials was sent to China every year to provide first-hand enlightening educational and cultural experiences for students officials. 

CIUCC’s Centres


Prof. Mensah noted that CIUCC now has fourteen (14) training centres with three of them namely, University Primary School, University Practice Senior High School (UPSHS), and Penuel International School approved as the Confucius Classrooms. “This semester, we are commencing the BA (Chinese) programme which we see as an icing on the cake of our achievements as it will further boost Chinese language education in the country,” he said. One thing he said worth mentioning was that CIUCC did not merely seek the interest of China, but provided opportunities for the youth in the areas of scholarship and employment. 
Prof. Mensah was hopeful that CIUCC would continue to make significant strides in the true spirit of China-Ghana cooperation and for their common good.

Economic Benefits of Ghana-China Relationship 


The Central Regional Minister, Hon. Kwamena Duncan, commended the University Management for accepting Confucius Institute as a way of deepening the China-Ghana relationship and the unfolding opportunities in education, culture, and language. He also congratulated CIUCC for its immense contributions and achievements in just three years of its establishment in UCC, and Ghana as a whole.
Acknowledging the fast economic growth of China, Hon. Duncan advised students to develop an interest to study the Chinese Language and culture in order to tap into the available opportunities that the Chinese economy has to offer the globe. The Central Regional Minister appealed to Ghanaians to be circumspect and disciplined in their dealings and discharging. 

UCC-Hunan City University Cooperation

A representative of the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Ms. Lou Danzhu, thanked UCC for keeping its cooperation with Hunan City University, Hanban, to establish the second Confucius Institute in Ghana. She said, “Confucius Institute at UCC for the past three years has kept to its mission by constantly improving the teaching environment, optimising the curriculum system, enriching the cultural activities, and improving the quality of teaching. It has also made remarkable achievements in subject construction, Chinese language promotion, talent training, social services, cultural exchanges, and other aspects.” Ms. Danzhu commended CIUCC for the unrelenting efforts to make more Ghanaians learn the Chinese language and Chinese culture. “This is promoting positive contributions to cultural exchanges, people-to-people exchanges, and the inheriting China-Ghana traditional friendships,” she noted. 

CIUCC Link China to Ghana


Ms. Danzhu also charged CIUCC to become a bridge of language, culture, communication, and soul between China, Ghana and other countries. She assured, “It is hoped that the Confucius Institute at UCC, will stick to its mission and constantly improve the quality and level of teaching, and make new and greater contributions to telling stories about China, deepening China-Ghana relations and building a community of shared future for mankind.” 

Appreciation to Past Vice-Chancellors and Directors

The Vice-Chancellor, UCC, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah commended the two Directors for the progress they have made over the years and their effort to push the right agenda of the University and CIUCC. He also expressed gratitude to the former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kupoole and former Ghana Director, Prof. Kwadwo Opoku-Agyemang, for the good foundation they established to make CIUCC a robust Institute. 
He encouraged students to enrol in CIUCC courses in order to take advantage of any available opportunities and prospects. Acknowledging the progress of CIUCC, Prof. Ghartey Ampiah advised students to use opportunities readily accessible to learn from each other for the benefits of globalization. “The University Management will continue to cooperate and give all the needed support that CIUCC would need to carry its operations,” he remarked.


The China Director, CIUCC, Prof. Hu Lingcai expressed sincere appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor, UCC, former Vice-Chancellors, UCC (since 2007), former Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, the Central Regional Minister, the former Provost, College of Humanities and Legal Studies, who is the current Pro Vice-Chancellor, UCC, and the former Dean, Centre for International Education, for their distinctive support to the Institute during its three years of operation. He also expressed profound gratitude to the former Ghana Director, CICC, and the former Dean, Faculty of Arts for their tremendous effort towards the achievements and successes of the Institute. 
The China Director, of CIUCC, also acknowledged the Hon. Kwamena Duncan for recognising and awarding the two Directors for their contribution to language and cultural education in the country. 

Attendance


The Vice-Chancellor, Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU), Prof. J. D. Owusu-Sekyere, Dean, Faculty of Arts, UCC, Secretary of the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Hou Rui, China Director, Confucius Institute, University of Ghana (UG), Prof. Chu2 Bei4 Juan l, and Ghana Director, Confucius Institute, UG, Dr. Josephine Quarshie. Others were the Chinese Coordinator, CCTU, Mrs. Cynthia Derx Techie, Headmistress, University Primary School, Mrs. Georgina Aglobetse, Headmaster, University Primary School North Campus, Mr. Victor Fiifi Addison, representatives from Takoradi Technical University as well as Heads of Schools and Managers of Companies were present.


Among the schools that attended and participated in the celebration included the CCTU, University Practice Senior High School (UPSHS), Mfantsipim School, Penuel International School, Kasoa, University Primary School (South Campus), University Primary School (North Campus), and West End International School, Kasoa.       
 

Prof. Richard Ansah

Current Vice-Dean, Faculty of Arts

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ADMISSION TO EXECUTIVE MASTERS TOURISM/HOSPITALITY 2020

Executive Masters
Academic Year: 
2019 to 2020

Department Of Hospitality and Tourism Management

ADMISSION TO EXECUTIVE MASTERS TOURISM/HOSPITALITY 2020

Applications are invited from motivated career-oriented persons to the following programmes

  • Executive Masters in Hospitality Management
  • Executive Masters in Tourism Management

Duration:  10 months starting January 2020

Who can apply?  Career persons at the Supervisory level and above in the following hospitality /tourism related agencies:

  • Ministry of Tourism and its related agencies (Ghana Tourism Authority; Ghana Tourist Development Company)
  • Ghana Health Service, Ghana Education Service (hospital and school matrons)
  • Private Sector operators -Travel and Tour, Hotels, Restaurants, Car Rentals, Tourism Consultancy Firms.
  • Any other Organisation whose operations are directly related to hospitality/ tourism.
  • Persons in the service/ events industry are also encouraged to apply

Admission Requirements

Applicants must possess both of the following:

  1. a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognised University
  2. evidence of having worked in the hospitality/tourism/service-related industries for at least 5 years at the supervisory/managerial level

Mode of Delivery

Distance- Under this method, the content for a particular course is delivered over 3 weekends in a month. Classes are held on Friday evenings and half-day Saturdays for 3 successive weekends in a month

Venue for Lectures: Accra and Cape Coast             Fees: GH ₵18,000.00 for the entire programme

Application Deadline: 30th November, 2019.

Sales points for the application forms:     

  • UCC Guest House, Tesano - Accra
  • Cash office, UCC Campus- Cape Coast

Interested applicants can contact the following persons for further enquiries on admission procedures and processes:

RUFORUM 15th Annual General Meeting

15th Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Theme

 Delivering on Africa’s Universities Agenda for Higher Agricultural Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (AHESTI): What will it take?

This AGM is anticipated will be attended by about 400 delegates including Ministers of Agriculture and Education and their respective Permanent Secretaries, Vice Chancellors, Principals and Deans, partners and Heads of development institutions, private sector leaders, farmers and farmer representatives, emerging and early career researchers and young entrepreneurs from especially Ghana and other West African countries. Universities, private sector actors and young entrepreneurs shall have the opportunity to showcase their innovations, products and services, network and broker partnerships with one another

 

About the RUFORUM AGM 2019

After 15 years of RUFORUM’s existence, 15th AGM is coming to Ghana, which has been one of strong member countries in West Africa and is therefore a special convening for RUFORUM to showcase the renewed commitment to strengthening higher agricultural education in Africa. The 2019 AGM will also provide opportunity for mobilizing wider participation of West African Universities in several opportunities of the network including the endorsement of the RUFORUM Charter and the World Bank’s initiative on Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education in Africa (SHAEA) in which Ghana is participating. This year’s AGM is special in two ways: First of all, it is the first time since RUFORUM’s creation to be hosted in West Africa following the strategic geographical expansion in 2014 to collaborate with Universities and partners in Benin, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal. This meeting therefore presents an opportunity for RUFORUM network to showcase its added value to Higher Education landscape in West Africa and bring on board key strategic partners in West Africa. Secondly, the AGM coincides with RUFORUM’s 15th anniversary as a network, a year after a year after the ratification of the RUFORUM Vision 2030 strategy and its Operational Plan 2018-2022. During the AGM meetings, RUFORUM shall be consolidating achievements, reflecting and learning from implementing the programmes for the past 15 years and forge/ envision way forward with the new Vision 2030.

Rationale and Objectives of the 15th RUFORUM AGM

The AGM is one of the key activities under Knowledge Hub programmatic pillar of the RUFORUM Vision 2030 strategy, which is also meant to be a vehicle for facilitating universities, stakeholders and key partners to synthesize emerging lessons and best practices, and to document and disseminate information, knowledge and innovations. The theme for this 15th AGM is “Delivering on Africa’s Universities Agenda for Higher Agricultural Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (AHESTI): What will it take?”. As such, the 15th AGM will highlight and deliberate on key developments within the network whilst exploring what it takes to deliver on the transformation of Africa through strengthening Agricultural Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation. The discussion will focus on, but not limited to, the following specific objectives:

  1. Examine key issues in regards to Africa’s Universities Agenda for AHESTI
  2. Review and approve minutes of the 14th RUFORUM Annual General Meeting, held on 22 October 2018, at the University of Nairobi towers, Chandaria auditorium.
  3. Receive and approve reports for the Activity Year July 2018 – June 2019 and Annual Work plan and Budget for the Activity Year July 2019 – June 2020
  4. Provide a platform for networking opportunities and facilitate exchange of experiences, lessons and good practices with particular interest for the West African universities (an exhibition display by all West African universities)- making it a West African affairs
  5. Provide opportunity for scientists, researchers and students to present their work
  6. Advocate for policy engagement/ renewing/strengthening partnerships
  7. Recognize the contributions of the Government of Ghana to RUFORUM

​Participation, Venue, Date and Agenda 

The AGM will consist of pre-AGM events organized prior to the AGM and held November/December 2019 (See attached draft programme for the overall AGM and Pre-AGM meetings at a glance). The pre-AGM meetings will include; social media training for students from RUFORUM member universities in Ghana; scientific data management training for PhD students and emerging Scientists; Proposal development, scientific writing and presentation training for Master students; skills enhancement training for  Post-Doctoral Fellows and emerging Scientists; symposium for Forum for Women Vice Chancellors in Africa; entrepreneurship training and market place for Principals and Deans; and, training for Sentinel Students

Young Innovators and Entrepreneurs from West Africa will be recognized as part of promoting the contribution of youth to economic growth and development of Africa and the need to provide youth with a platform to demonstrate their potential. Further, three outstanding educationists will be recognized for their long-term service to Africa in Education, Science, Technology, Innovation and Leadership; and, Government of Ghana for immense contribution to Pan-Africanism and support to higher education development in Africa.

Approximately 400 delegates are expected to attend the 15th AGM including Ministers of Agriculture and Education and their respective Permanent Secretaries, Vice-Chancellors/Presidents/Rectors, Principals and Deans (from both full member universities and associate member universities), Heads of development institutions, private sector leaders, farmers and farmer representatives, emerging and early career researchers and young entrepreneurs from especially Ghana and other West African countries, and other key invited stakeholders. Universities, private sector actors and young entrepreneurs shall have the opportunity to showcase their innovations, products and services, network and broker partnerships with one another. The Secretariat will make arrangements and ensure that the respective Governance Organs meet to develop reference documents to feed into the AGM Agenda. The venue for the 15th AGM will be University of Cape Coast in Ghana.

 

Event Timeline Summary

detailed programme available at

Programme Date Venue
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE 15TH RUFORUM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 5th December 2019 Conference Theatre, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
RUFORUM Business Meeting Friday, 6th December, 2019 Conference Hall, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
RUFORUM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2019 27th November to 9th December, 2019 University of Cape Coast

 

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Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis with the lecturers

College of Education Sensitises Lecturers on Reforms in Teacher Education

25 Sep, 2019 By louis Mensah

The College of Education Studies has held a workshop to sensitise lecturers on the National Teachers Standards (NTS) and the National Teacher Education Curriculum Framework (NTECF).

The workshop was aimed at equipping the lecturers to appreciate their role as stakeholders in the implementation of the NTS and NTECF. The National Teachers Standards is a policy document to guide teacher preparation and practice in the country whiles the National Teacher Curriculum Framework serves as a guide for curriculum development and focuses on the essential elements an initial teacher education curriculum should contain.  The two which has been approved by Cabinet serve as working documents for teacher reforms in the country at the Pre-tertiary level. 


New Bachelor of Education Programme

A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education and a consultant to the Ministry of Education, Prof. Jophus Anamuah-Mensah who spoke at the workshop said the two policy documents informed the development of the new Bachelor of Education programme for the Colleges of Education and Universities running education programmes.


Importance of the Workshop

Prof. Anamuah-Mensah said the workshop would help the lecturers to have a better understanding of the two documents in order to successfully inculcate them in their teaching and training of trainers as well as their students. “This workshop will provide the lecturers' information on the curriculum reforms, what has been done and how it came about. It is very important because they are going to write materials and help the Colleges of Education to develop these skills and knowledge they are going to implement,” he stressed. He also called on the five universities mentoring the Colleges of Education to provide Continuous Professional Development for Principals, tutors and other staff of the Colleges to effectively ensure the implementation of the new curriculum.


Explaining the uniqueness of the new Bachelor of Education Curriculum. Prof. Anamuah-Mensah indicated that “The new curriculum is more advanced than the previous three-year Diploma which is now being phased off”.  He explained that the new curriculum focused on issues such as equity and inclusivity hence everybody was involved in the teaching.

Prof. Anamuah-Mensah further indicated that with the new curriculum, the content has been integrated with the pedagogy adding that “They are not separate entities; the content should be taught together with the methods of teaching”. Another innovation he mentioned was that the curriculum addressed cross-cutting issues that enabled the student to use core skills such as critical thinking, creativity and communication.  Aside this, he said the students would have to option of pursuing specialised areas in the basic education structure rather than learning everything from primary one to the Junior High School. “Students can now concentrate and have an in-depth knowledge of the content area and the pedagogy that is required at that level.  


Implication of NTS and NTECF

Speaking on the implication of the two policies, the Provost of the College of Education Studies, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, expressed the need for teacher education programmes to take into consideration the key elements in the two policy documents. He urged them to make conscious efforts to address the issues cardinal captured in the NTS and NTECF in their course outlines. “You have to ensure that assessment practices support the implementation of these new ways of looking at our world now,” he informed them. 


UCC Curriculum Basic Education Programme

Prof. Davis noted that the UCC Basic Education programme curriculum for both the regular and distance modes as well as the Colleges of Education affiliated to the University reflect the standards and elements in the two policy documents. “The UCC curriculum has exposure to teaching in kindergarten and lower primary and the students are taken through all the pillars in the NTS and NTECF,” he explained. 

Licensure Examination

The Chairman of the National Teaching Council, Prof. Eric Nyarko-Sampson, explained the processes involved in the conduct of the teachers’ licensure examination. He noted that teachers had six chances to write and pass the examinations for three years explaining that “Those who fail all these attempts will not be considered as professional teachers in the country”.


Types of Licences

Prof. Nyarko-Sampson said there were two types of licences thus the Provisional and Full Licenses. A teacher is awarded a Provisional Licence after passing the licensure whiles the Full License is given to teachers who have passed the licensure and have been taken through professional practice by their mentors, Circuit Supervisors and have taught for a minimum of two years,” he expounded.  
 
Present at the workshop were Deans of Faculties and Schools, Heads of Department and lecturers in the College of Education. 
 

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