Fresh students admitted to pursue various programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels for the 2019/2020 academic year have been taken through a one-week orientation programme.
The orientation programme听was to introduce the fresh students to rules, regulations and policies Colleges, Faculties/Schools and Departments as well as managing their expectations as they begin their academic journey at UCC.
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Speaking at the function, the Director of Academic Affairs, Mr. Jeff Onyame who represented the Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan, congratulated the students on their successful admission to UCC. 鈥満诹仙鏸s the University of Competitive Choice and only the lazy will be discouraged to learn at UCC鈥� he added. He, therefore, assured that 黑料社provided its students with critical and independent thought to be ahead of their peers from other institutions.
Mr. Onyame advised the students to take a keen interest in all the sessions outlined for the orientation in order to get the right information about academic and social lives on campus. 鈥淭he orientation programme will prepare you to face the challenges you are likely to encounter as a fresh student of this University. Do not rely on your friend鈥檚 version of the policies, rules and regulations and other vital information about the University,鈥� he advised the freshers.
Choices Have Consequences
For his part, the Dean of Students, Prof. Eugene K. M. Darteh, informed the students that the University offered enough freedom which came with challenges. 鈥淓ngage in activities that will make your lives better; be responsible and don鈥檛 forget why you are here鈥� he advised.
Prof. Darteh reminded the students that they would be individually held responsible for their actions since 鈥渃hoices have consequences鈥�.
The Dean of Students entreated the students to be security conscious and be responsible for their personal safety on campus. 鈥淭hough the University has security personnel to provide security to the entire University community, students should also play their part and ensure they take their personal security in their hands,鈥� he cautioned.
Be abreast of Happenings on Campus
Prof. Darteh urged the students to read notices, Students鈥� Handbook and other policies of the University. He further entreated them to visit the University website and also listen to the Campus Radio that is ATL FM to be abreast of happenings on campus. He asked the students to visit the Counselling Centre anytime they encountered difficulties with their academic or social life on campus adding that 鈥渟uicide should not be an option鈥�. He said the Office of the Dean of Students鈥� was always opened to attend the needs of students.
Speakers at the Orientation Programme
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Other speakers for the orientation were the Director of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, Prof. Awabil who spoke about Quality Assurance in UCC; the Head of Communicative Skills, Dr. Eric Opoku Mensah gave an overview of Communicative Skills whiles the Head of Electricity Section, Mr. J. W. Ansah spoke about Energy Conservation.
The Head of the Chaplaincy Unit, Rev. Prof. Seth Asare-Danso gave a presentation about religious service and the various worship places for the various groups. There was a听presentation and demonstration of fire safety by ADO 01 Twumasi Ampofo and STN 01 J. W. Mensah of the 黑料社Fire Service.
As part of the itinerary for the orientation ceremony, the students were exposed to the programmes of study in their colleges, faculties/schools and departments and introduced to the facilities and landmarks. They were also taken through campus security, sporting activities, anger management, relationship tidbits, counselling services, disability issues, registration issues, library and health services.听
The programme was chaired by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh.
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