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Participants at the workshop

DRIC Trains Lecturers and Postgraduate students on Plagiarism Check Software

26 Jun, 2019 By louis Mensah

The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) in collaboration with the Sam Jonah Library has organised a training workshop for academic staff and postgraduate students on how to use the “Turnitin (Plagiarism Check Software).

Turnitin Software         

Addressing participants at the workshop, the University Librarian, UCC, Dr. Mac Anthony Cobblah, explained: “Turnitin is plagiarism check software which is used to check how much people have copied from the web sources by giving the similarity index”.  He said when the Turnitin Software was run on a research work; it helped to detect the content that has been copied from other sources.”

Dr. Cobblah explained that having introduced the Plagiarism Policy in the University, there was the need to be vigilant through the use of technology, hence, the use of Turnitin Software by both instructors and students. “We believe that this will help both instructors and students during writing and supervision to produce quality research works in the University,” he said.

Benefits of Turnitin Software

Describing the other benefits of the programme, he noted that apart from checking plagiarism, the software could also provide both the instructors and students with the platform to mark, score, and to make assessment and comments. Emphasising on the number of people to enrol or register on the System, he stated, “We currently have the licence for one thousand (1000) students, however, there is no limit to the number of instructors who can be registered by the System (Software).  On the requirements for registration, he indicated that only an active ‘email address’ would be needed to register each and every instructor or student in order to have access to the use of the software.

The facilitator of the training workshop, a Principal Research Assistant, DRIC, UCC, Mr. Isaac Nketsiah, took participants through the registration and practical sessions at the training workshop.

Department of Guidance and Counseling

Vision statement: 
To train well-equipped graduates who will excel in teaching and in the provision of professional guidance and counselling services to those in need of such services.
Mission statement: 
 To prepare Guidance and Counselling graduates whose content knowledge, skills, values and practical experiences will make them proficient in current trends of teaching, research and provision of guidance services.
History: 
The Department of Guidance and Counselling prepares professionals in Guidance and Counselling who can effectively educate, supervise, conduct research and counsel in higher institutions as faculty members and serve  on Educational Boards in their professional capacity to contribute to guidance and counselling in the country. The Department also contributes towards improving the counselling skills of already practicing para-professional counselors. Additionally, the Department offers professional training in counseling to religious leaders, prison officers, nurses, selected personnel of the Ghana Police Service and allied institution to enhance peace, stability, productivity and human security in the country.   
Core Values: 
Not Published Objectives The objectives of the Department shall be as follows: Produce high calibre experts in Guidance and Counselling to lecture in tertiary institutions and contribute to the continuous and sustainable growth and development of the country. To educate students with appropriate expertise in the skills of counselling, developing and organising Guidance and Counselling programmes and centres for educational institutions, Equip students with the skills of research and critical thinking in understanding human behaviour and in meeting emerging challenges in the Ghanaian society. To train and develop in students the ability to extend Guidance and Counselling services to community and agency settings.
College/Faculty/School/Department: 
Department of Guidance and Counseling
About College/Faculty/Department: 
The Department runs postgraduate programmes in Guidance and Counselling.  These programmes, before the establishment of the Department were run by the Department of Educational Foundations, now the Department of Education and Psychology, and the Counselling Centre.  The programmes are run on both regular and sandwich basis. The regular programmes are Ph.D (Guidance and Counselling) M.Phil (Guidance and Counselling).   The Department will soon run the following undergraduate and graduate programmes on both regular and sandwich basis in 2020/2021 academic year. B. Ed. (Guidance and Counselling) M. Phil (Student Affairs and Service) M. Phil (Rehabilitation)
Presentation of the items to the Director of Health Services

The Annan Family Donates to UCC Hospital

26 Jun, 2019 By louis Mensah

The family of J. J. K. Annan has donated medical items to the University Hospital to bring some relief to clients.

The donation was made in memory of their parents, Sir Knight J. J. K. Annan, and Mrs. Monica Annan who are both deceased.

Support to the Aged

Presenting the items on behalf of the family, Ms. Jacinta Martina Annan, said the family decided to make the donation to the University Hospital to help provide support to the aged and the patients who are unable to walk well. She appealed to the staff of the Hospital to take good care of the gadgets so as to serve the purpose for which they were donated.

Gratitude

The Director, Directorate of University Health Services, Dr. Evans Ekanem, who received the items, expressed gratitude to the Annan Family for their kind gesture and added that, “These items will go a long way to assist the work that is being done here, because it is clear and obvious that the hospital needs more of these gadgets to assist medical service.” He assured that the Hospital would put the gadgets to good use to improve quality health care delivery. He used the occasion to appeal to other individuals and organisations to support the University Hospital to help deliver quality health care to clients.    

The items presented were a Wheel Chair, Quadripod Walking Stick, and a Zimmer Frame.

Department of Science Education

Vision statement: 
To be recognised as the most outstanding department for the training of science educators.
Mission statement: 
To prepare Science Educators who will be highly proficient in their subject areas, pedagogy, curriculum issues and research using active learning approaches, methodologies and technologies
History: 
The Department of Science Education (DSE) originated from the erstwhile Department of Science and Mathematics Education (DSME) which was later split into three (3) as part of the collegiate system in August 2016. DSE runs Science Education programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Programmes at the Postgraduate level are delivered through both regular and sandwich modes. The Department has three teaching science laboratories for Chemistry, Physics and Biology practical activities. In addition, DSE has wood workshop whose core mandate is to design teaching aids for teaching and learning in the Department and other second cycle institutions across the country. The Wood Workshop also undertakes production of office furniture, cabinets and other carpentry services for other faculties within the University.
Core Values: 
Not Published
College/Faculty/School/Department: 
Department of Science Education
About College/Faculty/Department: 
The Department of Science aims at producing graduates who will contribute significantly to national and international advancement of science education. Another mandate of the Department is to train personnel to conduct research into the teaching and learning of Science and also prescribing solutions to problems related to Science Education curriculum at all levels of the educational system. Some of our students serve as professionals and provide direct services as employees or consultants to the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service and other stakeholders. Our graduates also provide leadership for the continuous improvement of the Science curricular and supervision of the delivery of the curriculum at all levels of the educational system. What Makes the Department of Science Education Unique The Department of Science Education trains and develops students to become Science Educators with requisite knowledge and skills in their subject areas. We also produce Science Educators who are able to integrate contemporary technologies in teaching and learning of Science.

Algebra and Trigonometry

This course seeks to prepare students for advanced courses in Mathematics. Students will have a better appreciation of how to perform basic operations on sets, real numbers and matrices and to prove and apply trigonometric identities. The specific topics that will be covered are: commutative, associative and distributive properties of union and intersection of sets. DeMorgan’s laws. Cartesian product of sets. The real number system; natural numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers. Properties of addition and multiplication on the set of real numbers. Relation of order in the system of real numbers. Linear, quadratic and other polynomial functions, rational algebraic functions, absolute value functions, functions containing radicals and their graphical representation. Inequalities in one and two variables. Application to linear programming. Indices and logarithms, their laws and applications. Binomial theorem for integral and rational indices and their application. Linear and exponential series. Circular functions of angles of any magnitude and their graphs. Trigonometric formula including multiple angles, half angles and identities. Solution to trigonometric equations.

Course Code: 
MAT 101
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Pre-requisite: 
WASSCE/SSSCE Elective Mathematics

Department of Peace Studies

Vision statement: 
To be a premier department for knowledge production and dissemination in the field of peace, security, justice and development.
Mission statement: 
 To offer quality research, teaching and capacity training in the specialized field of peace, security, justice and development to students and other stakeholders, as well as foster peace and security through research, teaching and other outreach activities in Ghana and across Africa.
History: 
Department of Peace Studies (DPS), is a research and academic department at the School for Development Studies, University of Cape Coast. Our main focus is teaching and researching in the specialized areas of peace, security, justice and development. As a department, we place emphasis on the intricate relationship between peace and development by educating students and engaging with policymakers to create the context for a peaceful and just society that facilitates development. The Department for Peace Studies is considered as one of the best centers of peace studies in West Africa based on its current teaching curriculum. Many institutions and organizations in the field of peace regularly seek the inputs of the DPS. For instance, the National Peace Council recognizes the peace studies programme as significant and research fellows are regularly featured in its outreach activities. Maintaining peace and security can never be overemphasized and this department is considered important in training the human resources needed by the nation in this direction. DPS through the regular and sandwich programs produces skilled professionals in conflict prevention, management, resolution, transformation and peacebuilding. We currently offer regular MPhil and Sandwich MA programmes in Peace and Development Studies. If you are looking for a Master's or research degree in a Peace and Development Studies, then the Department of Peace Studies provides you with a stimulating and innovative environment to pursue your academic goals. Apply or contact us today.
Core Values: 
Not Published
College/Faculty/School/Department: 
Department of Peace Studies

Department of Integrated Development Studies

Vision statement: 
To become a department of excellence in development research, teaching and outreach toward problem solving and national policy-making.
Mission statement: 
To generate relevant development information and produce graduates that are equipped to assess information, make independent judgments and objectively contribute to national policy
History: 
The Department of Integrated Development Studies (DISS). The DIDS is a foundational department of the newly created School for Development Studies of the University of Cape Coast. The department runs regular MPhil and PhD programmes in Development Studies and boasts of faculty members with many years of research and teaching experience in poverty analysis, rural development, mining and development, urban waste management, development management and informal economy. The department is in the process of developing career-oriented post-graduate programmes in development management, development studies and public sector management; targeting government and non-government (private and civil society) employees and practitioners. The current research agenda of the department focuses on the roles of intellectualism in national development and leadership for development. Beyond this, our faculty members undertake research in mining, political vigilantism, social networks, urban development and financial literacy among others. We believe in development policies and programmes that are informed by robust development research and therefore welcome development partners, academics, researchers, governmental and non-governmental organizations and policy makers to collaborate with us in this endeavour.
Core Values: 
Not Published
College/Faculty/School/Department: 
Department of Integrated Development Studies

Department of Environment, Governance and Sustainable Development

Vision statement: 
"To position the department as an enviable environment and governance department within the School for Development Studies, University of Cape Coast, that will be one of the pillars   or Think Tanks in Ghana to champion local, national and international environmental and governance concerns for sustainable development". 
Mission statement: 
"To advance its mentioned disciplines by developing internationally engaged faculty who provide quality education, research, and service through recognised standards of ethical environmental and governance related issues for sustainable development".
History: 
The Department of Environment, Governance and Sustainable Development (DEGSuD) at the School for Development Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. The driving principles and goals of the Department are embodied in the vision and mission statements. The Department offers a range of postgraduate degree courses, which reflect the ‘centre stage’ that the department occupies within the environment, governance and sustainable development sector. There are a wide range of career opportunities available to the graduates. Our graduate teaching programmes provide quality, up-to-date training in environment, governance and sustainable development by a multi-disciplinary team of experts in their fields. The Department has a dynamic, vibrant and highly stimulating teaching and research environment which is achieved through a blend of high quality staff and students who are committed to learning and self-discovery. We welcome applications from students for our Master of Arts (MA) programmes. The choice of subject areas is extensive and we are confident that we have a course to suit your interests.  The location of the Department which is at the North Campus of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has many attractions ranging from sports to culture. The UCC campus is conveniently located within the Ancient City of Cape Coast with all the tourist attractions, such as Castles, Beaches, Parks and Educational facilities.
Core Values: 
Not Published
College/Faculty/School/Department: 
Department of Environment, Governance and Sustainable Development

Statutes of University of Cape Coast

Report Type: 
Statutes
PDF File: 
PDF icon statutes-of-ucc-2016.pdf
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Report Year: 
2016
College/Directorate/Faculty/Department: 
Central Administration

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