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Management and Staff Union Leaders Resolve to Promote Industrial Harmony on Campus

DIS — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:11:44 +0000

Management of the �� and staff unions have resolved to create a congenial environment that will foster industrial harmony on campus.

Leadership from the four staff unions- University Teachers Association UTAG), Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), Senior Staff Association (SSA) and Teachers and Education Workers (TEWU) participated in the 2022 Management and Staff retreat which was held in Takoradi from 18th -20th August, 2023.

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The annual meeting provides the platform for both management and union leaders to express their grievances, share perspectives, and find common ground to advance the cause of the University.

Opening the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong acknowledged the contributions of unions as pivotal to the progress of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor indicated that UCC’s status as the number ranked university in Ghana, West Africa and fourth in Africa behoves on all staff a responsibility to play their respective roles effectively to reposition the University as a role model for other institutions.

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“Let’s all contribute towards creating an environment of trust, respect, and understanding, where the talents and contributions of all employees are recognised and their commitment to the well-being of the staff and the importance of creating a harmonious work environment” he emphasised.

The Vice-Chancellor acknowledged the challenges faced by the employees and expressed management’s willingness to engage them to find mutually beneficial solutions.

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Some of the issues discussed at the retreat included Staff Common Fund, Unions Participation in ��Enterprise, Construction of ��Market and Activities, Report from ��Staff Health Fund Committee, Discussion on Promoting Labour Harmony, and Reports from the four Unions and other concerns by the Union leaders.

At the end of the three two-day retreat, Management and leaders of the Unions reaffirmed their commitment to work together in the interest of the University and also promote the welfare of staff to sustain UCC’s status as the University of Competitive Choice.

As part of the retreat, some of the participants embarked on a tour of the Western Naval Command in Sekondi to acquaint themselves with the activities of the Ghana Navy.

The team had opportunity to experience private vessel tour.

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Renewal of the Appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of ��

louis.mensah — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 19:39:32 +0000

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��AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO NEEDY-BUT BRILLIANT STUDENTS

DIS — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:02:23 +0000

The ��, in collaboration with the Students Financial Support Office, has

held the Maiden ��Scholarship Awards ceremony for needy-but brilliant students in the

University.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, in his opening remarks as the

Chairperson, said the Students' Financial Support Office was set up in 2019 with the University

Council's approval after it had been observed that some students faced diverse difficulties in

raising funds to pay their fees.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, explained the selection processes

of the Awards Scheme. She noted that in all, a total of 1,165 students applied for the scholarships

with a total financial need of over 4 million Ghana cedis. The applicants were shortlisted and

interviewed via video and telephone calls. A total of 377 full and partial scholarships were

awarded to 36 students from the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, 89 from the

College of Humanities and Legal Studies, 40 from the College of Education Studies, 32 from the

College of Health and Allied Sciences, and 180 from the College of Distance Education.

She expressed gratitude to all the initiators and ��Management for making the needs of

students’ paramount in the University. She mentioned that it was the expectation of stakeholders

that the intervention in the lives of scholarship winners would produce best results and better the

lives and future of students. She said, “A written component of the Student Financial Office is to

set up a work-study program where needy-but brilliant and promising students can work on

campus on an annual basis to earn money without compromising their studies.” She also said the

University would organize seminars on skills acquisition and volunteerism for these students.

She called on stakeholders, organizations, and individuals to support the initiative.

Present at the ceremony was the Omanhene of Oguaa Traditional Area, Osabarima Kwesi Atta

II, Former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, Provosts of Colleges, Deans,

Directors, Heads of Department, Sections, and Units, and Partners from Financial and Corporate

Institutions.

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Pro Vice-Chancellor Inaugurates CoDE Alumni Association

louis.mensah — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:46:30 +0000

The College of Distance Education (CoDE) Alumni Association has been inaugurated at a ceremony on campus with a call on members to support the �� during these times of unprecedented crisis brought on humanity by COVID-19.

The programme was on the theme: "The Role of Distance Education Alumni in Modern Day University Administration".

Marketing drive

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, urged the Association to liaise with the Institutional Advancement and Rebranding Strategic Team to embark on marketing drives to strengthen the international and regional alumni association of the University. He intimated that a stronger alumni association was highly valued by the University to achieve its vision and mission.
Prof. Boampong whose speech was read by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, noted that as part of his vision for the University, he was committed to strengthening existing strategic businesses of the University, adding that “Our new Policy of Business and Entrepreneur Development gives credence to our efforts”. He therefore, called on alumni and other entities to partner the University to create new businesses for mutual benefits. “I encourage our alumni to play major roles by helping and linking the University to attract investors, partners and philanthropists who are willing to support this innovative drive the University has decided to pursue,” he urged.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh, delivering the Vice-Chancellor's speech

Support

According to the Vice-Chancellor, his administration was committed to building a stronger and vibrant ��Alumni Associations. “We will, therefore, revive regional, national and international branches including the Hall and College Alumni Associations. If these groups become vibrant, they will serve as a catalyst for the formation of a formidable and comprehensive ��Alumni Association,” he intimated.

Challenges

The Vice-Chancellor noted that Management was aware of the challenges alumni faced in the acquisition of transcripts, attestation and other academic documents from the University. He assured them that steps had been taken to address those issues by developing an online application system which would be ready soon. “Similarly, plans are far advanced to establish complaints offices online, campus and all CoDE Regional Centres to address issues faced by alumni, students, friends and other stakeholders,” he added.

Giving Back

The Interim President of CoDE Alumni Association, Mr. Leonard Kwaku Ahialey, expressed gratitude to the University for bringing quality tertiary education to their doorstep. “With our certificates, we as UCC-CoDE graduates cut across the entire economy of the country with some who are holding high political positions and even others being senior members of this University,” he pointed out.

Mr. Ahialey indicated that the formation of the alumni association was one of the ways to show appreciation and contribute to the development of the University. “We believe that we can do so much for the University with the knowledge ��has helped us to acquire.
Recounting how the was Association formed, Mr. Ahialey said in 2014, the then Provost, Prof. George K. T. Oduro, advised leadership of the Distance Education Students Association of Ghana (DESAG-UCC) to take steps to form the Association. Since then, he said some alumni of the College came together and had several discussions with the current Provost who also supported them to bring this dream into reality.

Interim President of CoDE Alumni Association, Mr. Leonard Kwaku Ahialey

Objectives

Mr. Ahialey said the Association was aimed at encouraging, fostering and promoting close relations between the College and its alumni and among the alumni themselves. He also noted that the alumni group would pull resources to support development activities of the College in particular and the University in general. Among other things, he said the Association would provide and disseminate information regarding the College, its graduates and students to the alumni.

Ambassadors of UCC

The keynote speaker, Prof. Eugene K.M. Darteh, called on members of the Association to act as good ambassadors and project the University to the outside world. “You should stand out and defend the University when others are giving all sorts of negative comments about us especially on social media,” he advised.
Prof. Darteh who is the Dean of Students urged them to follow the University’s laid down procedures to seek redress on issues affecting students and members of the Association. He seized the opportunity to call on Management to also ensure that students complete their studies as satisfied clients of the University.

Keynote Speaker, Prof. Eugene K. Maafo Darteh

Unity

In order to achieve the aims and objectives of the Association, he advised the leaders and members to be united and depend on each other. “There should be respect for all especially leadership,” he added.

The Provost of the CoDE, Prof. Isaac K. Galyuon, paid glowing tribute to previous heads of the College especially Prof. George K. T. Oduro for encouraging the students to form the Association. He said graduates of CoDE were making the University proud in all sectors of the Ghanaian economy. He was optimistic that the Association would be vibrant so that it would lead to revitalisation of the national alumni associationof the University.

Provost of CoDE, Prof. Isaac K. A. Galyuon, speaking at the function

The President of DESAG, Mr. Daniel Nana Dwuma said they would assist to make the Alumni Association functional to the benefit of current and past students of the College. He said they would contribute to the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of reviving alumni groups of the University.

DESAG President, Mr. Daniel Nana Dwumah speaking at the function

There were solidarity messages from various alumni groups of the University and Prof. George K. T. Oduro.

Former Provost of CoDE, Prof. George K. T. Oduro speaking at the function

As part of the inauguration, the Pro Vice-Chancellor presented five bicycles donated by an alumnus of CoDE,Mr. Ezekiel Arthur-Mends to brilliant but needy distance education students.

Presentation of the donated bicycle to DESAG President

Present at the function were the Registrar, Mr. Jeff Onyame, Provost, College of Education Studies, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis; Provost, College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Eric F. Amuquandoh; Director of Audit, Mr. Emmanuel Owusu; CoDE Acting Registrar, Mr. Isaac Eliot Nyieku and some past executives of DESAG.

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Serve with Honour- Pro Vice-Chancellor Advises SSA-UoG Executives

louis.mensah — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 20:22:29 +0000

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh has implored the new executives of the Senior Staff Association, Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), ��Local to serve with honour as they assume leadership of the association.

Prof. Edu-Buandoh made the remark at the handing over and swearing-in ceremony for newly elected executives of the association.

Unity

The Pro Vice-Chancellor called on the new executives to serve as unifying force for the association by being honest and providing selfless leadership. She urged them to be committed and dedicated to their leadership responsibilities to deliver better services to their members.

Whilst serving as leaders of the association, the Pro Vice-Chancellor advised them to also be responsible and hard working in their various offices to set good examples to members of the SSA-UCC. “Remember that you are a staff of the University and you must be committed to your duties for your followers to also do same,” she encouraged.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor commended the immediate past executives for their cooperation with Management during their tenure. She assured the new executives that Management would also support them to succeed.

Addressing Concerns

The new Chairman of SSA-UoG, ��Local, Mr. Sandy Kumi Sinatra, in his acceptance speech, pledged that his administration would work to the best of their abilities to address issues concerning members. He mentioned that key among the issues to be addressed were payment of market premium and non-basic allowance to staff, Conditions of Service and Scheme of Service and other Single Spine Salary related issues. “These issues in my view have dragged on for long and should be addressed within the shortest possible time,” he stressed.

Postive Results

Mr. Sinatra assured members that he would not relent in his effort until positive results were achieved. In view of this, he said the association would require the support of Management of the University. “It is our hope that we can count on Management when the time comes,” he requested.
He asked members to work towards the development of the University. “As we work to get your concerns addressed, we entreat and urge colleagues to continue to give off their best in service towards the progress of the University and Ghana in general,” he urged. He further indicated that his administration would be transparent in their responsibilities as executives so that they could collectively put the name of the association on a higher pedestal.

Stewardship of Past Leadership

Accounting for the stewardship of his administration, the immediate past Chairman of SSA-UoG, ��Local, Mr. Amos Charles Odoom, noted that over the period, the leadership of the Association held several meetings with stakeholders including the University Management, the FWSC, the Labour Commission, and the Ministry of Education to address concerns of members.
Some of the achievements he mentioned were securing a secretariat for the association, increase in welfare packages for staff, introduction of drug refund, education fund, land and vehicle schemes. Others include securing block 39 and 40 for senior staff negotiation for increase in electricity rebate among others.

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Delegation from ��Visits Paramount Chief of Agona Nyakrom

louis.mensah — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 20:00:49 +0000

A delegation from the University has called on the Paramount Chief and elders of Agona Nyakrom in the Central Region.

Purpose

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh, who led the delegation explained that the visit was to discuss some outstanding issues in relation to the College of Distance Education (CoDE) Training Resource Centre at Agona Nyakrom.The Pro Vice-Chancellor indicated that though work on the project had stalled for some time, she assured that the University had re-awarded the contract to complete it for use before the end of this year. “Very soon, a new contractor will come to the site to finish all outstanding work, “she reported.

Documentation

Prof. Edu-Buandoh noted that it was important to prepare a document on the land to forestall disputes. “This will help to prevent any legal tussle or confrontation between the traditional authorities and the University in future,” she added.

She appealed to the Omanhene to release a parcel of land in front of the project explaining that “The building is right at the boundary of the land and, therefore, there is no space for redesigning of the front view of the project. We are therefore, appealing to you to release the land in front of the project to afford us space to beautify the front view of the structure”.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor expressed gratitude to the Omanhene and his elders for their patience and cooperation. She said the project when completed would not only be beneficial to the University but also indigenes of the Agona Nyakrom.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor addressing the Paramount Chief and elders of Agona Nyakrom

Delay

On his part, the Omanhene of Agona Nyakrom Traditional Area, Okofo Okatakyi Nyarko Eku, said they were worried about the delay in the completion of the project. He commended leadership of the University for taking steps to complete the project.
Nana Eku thanked the Pro Vice-Chancellor and the team for the visit and added that the traditional council would constitute a team to work with the University to come up with a satisfactory document.

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The Pro Vice-Chancellor was accompanied by the Provost of CoDE, Prof. Isaac K. A. Galyuon; College Registrar, CoDE, Mr. Isaac Elliot Nyieku; College Finance Officer, CoDE, Mr. Stephen Baffoe; Head of ��Security, DCOP Patrick Adusei Sarpong (rtd); Estate Officer, Mr. Jonas Nyinebeh; Ing. Gerald Assibey Ankrah and Mr. Nicholas Okyere from the Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Management.

Paramount Chief Team

Present at the meeting were the Guantuahene of Agona Nyakrom, Nana Adu Pereko VII; Tufuhene, Nana Osei Bonsu III; Mankrado,Nana Akuful IV; Ebusuapanyin Kobina Atta; Legal Representative, Lawyer Turkson and Registrar of Agona Nyakrom Traditional Council, Mr. Benjamin Gyedu.

The current state of the Training and Resource Centre at Agona Nyakrom

CoDE Training Resource Centre

The ��delegation later visited the Training Resource Centre to inspect the state of the facility.
The Training Resource Centre has 200 room accommodation including 16 suites, auditoriums, seminar rooms and other facilities. The project when completed would serve as a training and marking centre for the CoDE in particular and the University in general.

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Fresh Students Go through Orientation

louis.mensah — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:00:30 +0000

The Office of the Dean of Students has organised a three-day orientation programme for fresh students admitted to the University for the 2020/2021 academic year.

COVID-19 Protocols

In order to ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocols, this year’s programme was decentralised and organised on College basis. The programme was held from Monday January 11 to 13, 2021.

Fresh students from the various colleges were taken through causes and prevention of the pandemic by staff from the Directorate of University Health Services (DUHS).

Demonstration of handwashing by staff of the Directorate of University Health Service

College of Humanities and Legal Studies

At the New Examination Centre, Mr. Cecil Banson of DUHS reminded students of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies to be very careful about how they conducted themselves on campus in the midst of the virus.

“The transmission is from human to human through particles, since we are all here in a group, we must ensure that we abide by all the laid down rules governing COVID-19”, he appealed.

Provost of the College, Prof. Eric Amuquandoh asked the students to join the University to work as a team to ensure that the virus was contained by observing all the safety protocols. “This condition is like fire, if you don’t take care and you get it, it spreads very fast like fire”, he cautioned.

Students of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies at the orientation programme

College of Health and Allied Sciences

Addressing fresh students of the College of Health and Allied Sciences at Auditorium 900, Mr. Alex Dartey Afrifa of the DUHS, admonished the students that protection should be their primary responsibility.

“Protecting yourself is your biggest responsibility, you must not trivialise it, rather be mindful of the existence of the virus as you move around on campus”, he said.

Fresh students of the College of Health and Allied Sciences

College of Education Studies

Taking students of the College of Education Studies at the Congregation Grounds, through practical ways of hand washing, Mrs. Gloria Aubyn of DUHS, asked them to always ensure a thorough regimen of hand washing with soap under running water. This according to her would keep the virus away so that they would not be infected.

She said: “after sanitizing your hands with alcohol based-sanitizer for five times, kindly wash your hands with soap and water”.Mrs. Gloria Aubyn of the Directorate of University Health Services assisting a student to demonstrate hygienic way of washing hands at the Orientation for fresh students of the College of Education Studies

College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences

Students of the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences had their orientation at the S. K. Adjapong Lecture Theatre where Dr. Madison Adanusa also reiterated the call to strictly observe the safety protocols to avoid being infected by the virus.

Dr. Adanusa asked the fresh students to avoid touching surfaces like tables, railings and others. “Wash your before and after lectures, after boarding taxis and shuttles, since the virus is transmitted from person to person”, he noted.

Fresh students of the School of Business and Department of Business and Social Sciences Education going through orientation at Nduom School of Business and Technology (��Satellite campus) at Ayensudo near Elmina

Answering a question on the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Adanusa said the vaccine was meant for the prevention of infection and therefore called on them to disabuse their minds of the many conspiracy theories regarding the vaccine.

“There are many conspiracies theories about the vaccine now, but the scientific community will not allow us to be killed”, he said.

Other topics treated during the orientation included overview of Colleges/Faculties/Schools and Departments, Campus Life by CEGRAD and other selected topics.

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International Women's Day 2020

louis.mensah — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:47:42 +0000

Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation (CEGRAD) is organising the International Women’s Day Celebration (2020) on the theme “I AM GENERATION EQUALITY: REALIZING WOMEN’S RIGHTS” on from Monday, March 3 - Tuesday, March 4, 2020, at C. A. Ackah Lecture Complex, Auditorium 900.

DAY 1

Role Play on “I am generation equality: realizing women’s rights”
Debate - Gender Equality is more Beneficial to Men than Women

Role Play on “I am generation equality: realizing women’s rights

Presentations For Day 2

• Gender Equality so Far by Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman-Former Vice-Chancellor, ��-Ghana

• Male Involvement in Gender Issues and their Role Ensuring gender equality by Mr. Adolf Awuku Bekoe-National Coordinator, Coalition on Domestic Violence Legislation, Ghana.
Panel Discussion:

“Gender Equality in ��Experiences, Challenges and Successes Thus Far”
                Discussants
•    Prof. George K.T Oduro – Dean, School for Educational Planning and Outreach (SEDO),UCC.
•    Prof. Ivy A.E Ekem- Dean -School of Medical Sciences, UCC.
•    Prof. Christine Adu-Yeboah – Director, Institute of Education
•    Mrs. Mildred Asmah – Registrar, College of Agriculture and Natural Science, UCC
Discussants Moderator

• Prof. Akua Opokua Britwum- Dept. of Labour and Human Resource Studies, School for Development Studies, UCC

Speakers:

Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh- Pro Vice-Chancellor

Prof. Francis Eric Amuquandoh- Provost, College of Humanities and Legal Studies

Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang-Former Minister for Education, Ghana and former Vice-Chancellor, UCC

Mr. Adolf Awuku Bekoe-National Coordinator, Coalition on Domestic Violence Legislation, Ghana.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 - 9:00am

CAALC 900-Auditorium 900

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Panel Discussion: “Gender Equality in ��Experiences, Challenges and Successes Thus Far”

Ghana Needs a Rigorous Air Monitoring Scheme

louis.mensah — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:38:44 +0000

An expert in Air Quality Measurement, Dr. Charles Odame-Ankrah, has called for the implementation of a rigorous air monitoring scheme to ensure better health for people.

Speaking on the topic, “Air Quality and Health: Why we should worry” at a joint public lecture organised under the auspices of the Department of Population and Health and the Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Odame-Ankrah noted that air pollution was one of the causes of death in the world.

Dr. Odame-Ankrah said Ghana was experiencing rapid urbanisation and industrialisation, and therefore, efforts must be made to enforce laws on air pollution to save lives and improve life expectancy in the country.

Effect of Air Pollution

Dr. Odame-Ankrah who is an alumnus of the University stated that more than seven million people died from exposure to air pollution according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report in 2014. He added that most victims were from middle and low-income countries in the world. He further indicated that “These areas where air pollution is prevalent and exceed the WHO’s air quality guidelines are developing countries and accounts for more than 85% of the world’s population.

In the contexts of the Global Burden of Disease in 2013, he indicated that air pollution levels and attributable health impacts were quantified for 188 countries for the period 1990-2013. According to him, there were 2.9 million deaths in 2013 caused by outdoor fine particulate air pollution and an additional 215,000 deaths from exposure to ozone. “Indoor exposure to household air pollution from the use of solid fuels for cooking and heating was responsible for 2.9 million deaths in 2013,” he added.

Dr. Odame-Ankrah indicated that the total deaths recorded in 2013 as a result of air pollution was 5.5 million deaths in 2013 and was the fourth highest-ranking risk factor for death in the world. “Outdoor particulate air pollution specifically was the seventh leading risk factor for death globally, with cardiovascular disease (ischemic heart disease and stroke) accounting for the majority of these deaths,” he mentioned.
The Air Quality expert noted that some of the reported cases of death from air pollution were from lung cancer, chronic diseases, and respiratory infections. “Of these 2.9 million deaths, 64% were in Asia, especially China and India,” he stressed.

Creating Jobs from Air Quality Measurements

Despite these disturbing statistics, Dr. Odame-Ankrah noted that the University could create substantial jobs through Air Quality Measurements and also ensure good health for citizens. With partnership with Global Analyzer Systems Limited in Canada, Dr. Odame-Ankrah said he had developed equipment using cutting edge technology capable of photo-dissociating Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) to Nitric oxide (NO) using LEDS.

Dr. Odame-Ankrah said he was ready to collaborate with the University to introduce the invention to create jobs and also address health issues associated with air pollution. He expressed gratitude to the University for giving him the opportunity to become a prominent person.

Appreciation

Dr. Odame-Ankrah was presented a citation for his contributions to the University including teaching two courses at the Department of Environmental Science for free and also donating books valued at $60,000.

The lecture was chaired by the Director of Research, Innovation, and Consultancy, Prof. Frederick Ato-Armah. Present was the Provost, College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Eric F. Amuquandoh, Head, Department of Population and Health, Dr. David Doku, some lecturers and students from the University.

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��Holds Matriculation for Newly-Admitted Students of Nsawam Medium Prison

louis.mensah — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:32:03 +0000

The University has matriculated 59 inmates of the Nsawam Medium Security Prison in the Eastern Region who have been admitted to pursuing their studies through the College of Distance Education (CoDE).

Out of the total number, 32 are pursuing Diploma in Education(Junior High School) whiles 19 are studying Diploma in Commerce (Management option) and eight opted for the Diploma in Commerce (Accounting option).
The extension of tertiary education to the doorstep of prison inmates is the first time in Ghana. The initiative is funded by Plan Volta Foundation under the Prisons Inmates Tertiary Education Programme (PITEP).

In his address at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah said that ��extended tertiary education to inmates of the Prison in line with its mission as an equal opportunity university. “The �� is an equal opportunity university uniquely placed to provide quality education through the provision of comprehensive, liberal and professional programmes that challenge learners to be creative, innovative and responsible citizens” he stated.

Prof. Ampiah said that the intervention by the University in collaboration with Plan Volta Foundation and the Ghana Prisons Service was timely since it would adequately prepare inmates to come out as better persons and contribute significantly to the development of the country. “The diplomas they will acquire will make them better individuals. The education they will not only help them academically but also affect their character positively.

On the future of the programme, Prof. Ampiah said the University would in the future organise access course for inmates above 25 years and enrol them as mature students. He called on the pioneer class of the programme to be committed to their studies in order to complete successfully.

Prof. Ampiah informed the students that there was a tall list of convicts who pursued tertiary education and later became great assets to the society. “Let this give you hope that anybody can overcome hurdles and become prominent,” he advised. He further advised them to utilise the opportunity to be better citizens and wished them God’s grace to complete their studies and graduate successfully.

The Vice-Chancellor was grateful to Plan Volta Foundation for funding the programme and called on philanthropists, government and other organisations to support the University to extend tertiary education to all prisons in the country.

The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, DOP Mr. Patrick Darko Missah, said efforts to introduce tertiary education to inmates had not been successful until the intervention by ��and Plan Volta Foundation. He said education had an important role to play in the rehabilitation process. “The programme is a stepping stone for prisoners who suffer social exclusion to gain knowledge and enhance their skills as well as improve their employability and change their personal attitudes and perceptions to help them understand the reasons and consequences of their actions” he stressed. According to him, all these factors would go a long way to reduce their chances of reoffending,” he assured.

The President of Plan Volta Foundation, Mr. Prince Solomon Stuff, noted that the programme was a pilot project which formed part of the reformative package for inmates across major prisons in the regions of Ghana. He noted that the reformation package was made up of academic and vocational training.

Mr. Stuff who is also the Executive Director for the Prison Inmate Tertiary Education Programme (PITEP) said the motivation to initiate the project stemmed from Matthew 25:31-40 in the Bible which admonished Christians to reach out to prisoners to help and give them hope. “We also considered the fact that on their release, they will come back to our societies and they need to come back well reformed with required skills to contribute meaningfully to national development. This reformation would go a long way to prevent recidivism” he stated.

Mr. Stuff commended the University, especially the Vice-Chancellor and the Provost of CoDE, Prof. Isaac Galyuon for the key roles they played to ensure the successful commencement of the programme. He appealed to philanthropists, religious bodies, corporate organisations and civil society to offer financial support in order to sustain the programme and extend it to other prisons in Ghana and other West African countries.

The Director of Academic Affairs, Mr. Jeff T. Onyame, on behalf of the Registrar, administered the matriculation oath to the students. Present were the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof. Eugene K. Maafo Darteh, College Registrar, CoDE, Mr. Eliot Nyieku and, some Unit heads and senior members from CoDE.

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Management and Staff Union Leaders Resolve to Promote Industrial Harmony on Campus

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Pro Vice-Chancellor Inaugurates CoDE Alumni Association

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Challenges

Giving Back

Objectives

Ambassadors of UCC

Unity

Serve with Honour- Pro Vice-Chancellor Advises SSA-UoG Executives

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Addressing Concerns

Postive Results

Stewardship of Past Leadership

Delegation from ������Visits Paramount Chief of Agona Nyakrom

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Delay

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CoDE Training Resource Centre

Fresh Students Go through Orientation

COVID-19 Protocols

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College of Health and Allied Sciences

College of Education Studies

College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences

International Women's Day 2020

DAY 1

Presentations For Day 2

Ghana Needs a Rigorous Air Monitoring Scheme

Effect of Air Pollution

Creating Jobs from Air Quality Measurements

Appreciation

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Delegation from ��Visits Paramount Chief of Agona Nyakrom

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