The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, and the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame, have received handing-over notes from their predecessors at a ceremony on campus.
Handing-Over Notes
Presenting the notes, the immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, urged Prof. Boampong to read the notes and refresh his memories about 鈥渨hat has happened, what is yet to happen the way forward as well as things to expedite action on鈥�. 聽He said working in the University could be very difficult but very interesting at the same time adding 鈥淭here are many different characters you have to cope with and it cannot always be positive, there must also be negative鈥�.
Statutes
Prof. Ampiah noted that there were a number of issues to address in the statutes because some provisions which were anticipated to be included in the new 黑料社Law which Parliament could not pass because of the New Universities Bill the government intended to introduce. He therefore, advised that the statutes should be interpreted based on the 黑料社 Law 1992, Act 278 adding that 鈥淎nywhere there is a contradiction we need to revert to the University鈥檚 old law鈥�. He pledged his support for the Vice-Chancellor to achieve his vision for the University.
All Inclusive Administration
Responding, Prof. Boampong indicated that he would galvanise the support of all other people to be part of the process so that in the end they would be able to continue the good work that Prof. Ampiah and his team of which he was a member had done. 鈥淚 will also do my best to ensure that the united and peaceful university you have handed over to me is maintained鈥� he prayed. He called on Prof. Ampiah not to hesitate to direct him when he was veering off. Prof. Boampong paid glowing tribute to past Vice-Chancellors, Registrars and other office holders who had contributed enormously in diverse ways to ensure that the University continued to grow. He assured of his commitment to work with Council and Management to further transform the University to a higher height.聽
Timeless Role of the Registrar
The immediate past Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan said the Registrar鈥檚 job was timeless as it was with other administrative roles 鈥淵ou鈥檙e carrying the burden of everybody, it is your responsibility to make sure that the system works,鈥� he noted. All areas of the University鈥檚 operation fall within the purview of the Registrar鈥�. He was confident that the Mr. Onyame as a seasoned administrator would live up to expectation because he was familiar with the terrain. He wished the new Registrar, God鈥檚 wisdom, vitality, strength and the ability to ensure that consensus was built before decisions were taken.
Council Matters
Mr. Nyan reminded the Registrar that Council would be relying on him for the interpretation and advice on some provisions in the statutes 鈥淪ometimes there should be a delicate balance between what is there and what should be the reality. With your team of professionals, you should be able to assist Council and all segments of the University to accomplish the goals and objectives of the University.
Team Work
Mr. Onyame in his response said he was not unaware of the task ahead. He said the task was a team work and he would continue to count on his colleagues to accomplish it. 鈥淭he mark of a good leader is to be able to work with all people around him to achieve results,鈥� he explained.聽 Mr. Onyame thanked Mr. Nyan for his selfless and professional services to the University and indicated that he would continue to consult him for advice on various issues. 聽