Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has
officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Heritage
Christian University College (HCUC). The agreement enables HCUC to award
degrees in taught undergraduate programmes in BA. Business
Administration, BSc. Information Communication Technology and BA. Arts
in Theology. The two parties also signed the institutional affiliation
as well as the programmes affiliation.
Professor William Otoo Ellis, Vice Chancellor of KNUST, was pleased
with the documents presented by HCUC and urged that the affiliation
should aim at bringing mutual benefits to the institutions involved. He
advised that HCUC should join the Liaison Committee, an association for
all affiliate institutions and a platform to share ideas and help solve
challenges of the institutions.
Professor Ellis admitted that the signing of the agreement had been
long overdue, and this was as a result of the recent malpractices by
some of the affiliate institutions. He explained that most of the
institutions had failed to play their roles according to the principles
in the contracts signed. He concluded that there would be joint teams
from KNUST and HCUC for the purposes of vetting, auditing and admissions
to monitor and co-ordinate affairs.
The President of HCUC, Dr. Samuel Twumasi-Ankrah expressed his
gratitude and assured the Vice Chancellor that they would do all they
could to comply with the details of the agreement. Finally, the Vice
Chancellor presented the delegates from the Heritage Christian
University College a Certificate of Affiliation.
Wednesday, 15 January 2014
Lebanese Ambassador Gives Scholarships to Law Students
Eight undergraduate Law students from Kwame Nkrumah University of
Science and Technology have been given scholarships by the Lebanese
Ambassador to Ghana. The presentation was the first of its kind since
the Faculty of Law was established. The scholarships were awarded as
part of the Lebanese Government’s initiative to finance the studies of
30 brilliant students in the various tertiary institutions in Ghana.
In a speech, the Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Ali Halabi, showed his gratitude to the Vice Chancellor and the entire staff of the Faculty of Law for making the project a success. He added that the 8 scholarships were part of the 30 scholarships granted by the Lebanese community in Ghana. This, he explained, was to show their gratitude to the Ghanaian Government and people who received the Lebanese migrants 130 years ago.
He concluded that so far, 7 full scholarships had been granted to top students at the Faculty of Law and Journalism in the University of Ghana and the Ghana Institute of Journalism respectively. He advised the beneficiaries to work hard to maintain their academic performance.
Professor William Otoo Ellis, Vice Chancellor of KNUST, expressed his gratitude to the Lebanese Ambassador and explained that though the Faculty of Law was a young faculty, it was committed to attaining academic excellence. He also observed that the awards would motivate lecturers and students to work harder. Professor Ellis finally congratulated the beneficiaries and advised that since scholarships had impact and made significant difference in the lives of people, there was the need for them to work hard to maintain academic excellence.
The beneficiaries of the scholarships are Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei, Frederick Abu-Bonsrah, Agjabeng Godfred, Rockson Tabiri Boahen, Anita Osei, Henrietta Wontaga, Araba Abaidoo Sika and Gloria Amoah, all second year undergraduate Law students.
Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei, one of the beneficiaries, showed appreciation to the Lebanese community for recognizing their hard work and awarding them scholarships. He therefore assured the delegation that they would work hard and show themselves worthy of the awards.
In a speech, the Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Ali Halabi, showed his gratitude to the Vice Chancellor and the entire staff of the Faculty of Law for making the project a success. He added that the 8 scholarships were part of the 30 scholarships granted by the Lebanese community in Ghana. This, he explained, was to show their gratitude to the Ghanaian Government and people who received the Lebanese migrants 130 years ago.
He concluded that so far, 7 full scholarships had been granted to top students at the Faculty of Law and Journalism in the University of Ghana and the Ghana Institute of Journalism respectively. He advised the beneficiaries to work hard to maintain their academic performance.
Professor William Otoo Ellis, Vice Chancellor of KNUST, expressed his gratitude to the Lebanese Ambassador and explained that though the Faculty of Law was a young faculty, it was committed to attaining academic excellence. He also observed that the awards would motivate lecturers and students to work harder. Professor Ellis finally congratulated the beneficiaries and advised that since scholarships had impact and made significant difference in the lives of people, there was the need for them to work hard to maintain academic excellence.
The beneficiaries of the scholarships are Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei, Frederick Abu-Bonsrah, Agjabeng Godfred, Rockson Tabiri Boahen, Anita Osei, Henrietta Wontaga, Araba Abaidoo Sika and Gloria Amoah, all second year undergraduate Law students.
Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei, one of the beneficiaries, showed appreciation to the Lebanese community for recognizing their hard work and awarding them scholarships. He therefore assured the delegation that they would work hard and show themselves worthy of the awards.
Nursing Department Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Department of Nursing of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and
Technology (KNUST) has celebrated its 10th anniversary of the training
of nurses and midwives. The theme of the anniversary was “Transforming
the Image of Nursing and Midwifery: The Role of Tertiary Education.”
Dr. Mrs. Victoria Bam, Head of the Nursing Department, in her speech said the department started as a very small one in the Faculty of Health Sciences with about forty (40) students and three (3) lecturers. She explained that notwithstanding the challenges they faced, the department can boast about having graduated over three hundred and seventy (370) students. She showed her sincere gratitude to the various tertiary institutions overseas which had contributed to the development of the Nursing Department of KNUST.
She added that through the relentless effort of both staff and students the department had become one of the best in the faculty in terms of academic excellence. The Department has exchange programmes with many tertiary institutions around the world. She hoped that the Department would work hard to achieve their vision which is “to become a center of excellence for nursing education, practice and research in Africa.”
Professor William Otoo Ellis, Vice Chancellor also remarked that KNUST has the vision to advance knowledge in science and technology for sustainable development in Ghana in particular and Africa as a whole. This vision, he added, could effectively be achieved through the training of quality human resource to facilitate the country’s dream of economic transformation. He explained that KNUST as a science and technology university, therefore, served as a platform for the industrial and socio-economic development of the country. Professor Ellis congratulated the stakeholders and lecturers of the department for the successes achieved and urged them not to relax since their hard work had become evident in the stiff competition of applicants for places in the department during the recent admission exercise.
In a keynote address, the Executive Secretary for the National Council for Tertiary Education, Prof. Mahama Duwiejua, described nursing as a noble profession which required God’s guidance. He added that In spite of the negative perceptions and criticism attached to the profession, nurses were in high demand in the society. He remarked that it was not surprising that nursing was one of the hottest programmes on offer in the university. He advised the nurses that health care in the 21st century required teamwork, knowledge and creativity and therefore, tertiary institutions needed to inculcate not only book knowledge but such qualities in their students.
Also present at the ceremony was Prof. E. T. Agbenyega, Provost of the College of Health Science who chaired the ceremony; Mrs. Philomena Woolley, Registrar of the Nurses and Midwifery Council; Mr. George Kumi Kyeremeh, Director – Nursing and Midwifery Council; Rev. Fr. J. Appiah-Poku, Dean of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences and a host of other personalities.
Dr. Mrs. Victoria Bam, Head of the Nursing Department, in her speech said the department started as a very small one in the Faculty of Health Sciences with about forty (40) students and three (3) lecturers. She explained that notwithstanding the challenges they faced, the department can boast about having graduated over three hundred and seventy (370) students. She showed her sincere gratitude to the various tertiary institutions overseas which had contributed to the development of the Nursing Department of KNUST.
She added that through the relentless effort of both staff and students the department had become one of the best in the faculty in terms of academic excellence. The Department has exchange programmes with many tertiary institutions around the world. She hoped that the Department would work hard to achieve their vision which is “to become a center of excellence for nursing education, practice and research in Africa.”
Professor William Otoo Ellis, Vice Chancellor also remarked that KNUST has the vision to advance knowledge in science and technology for sustainable development in Ghana in particular and Africa as a whole. This vision, he added, could effectively be achieved through the training of quality human resource to facilitate the country’s dream of economic transformation. He explained that KNUST as a science and technology university, therefore, served as a platform for the industrial and socio-economic development of the country. Professor Ellis congratulated the stakeholders and lecturers of the department for the successes achieved and urged them not to relax since their hard work had become evident in the stiff competition of applicants for places in the department during the recent admission exercise.
In a keynote address, the Executive Secretary for the National Council for Tertiary Education, Prof. Mahama Duwiejua, described nursing as a noble profession which required God’s guidance. He added that In spite of the negative perceptions and criticism attached to the profession, nurses were in high demand in the society. He remarked that it was not surprising that nursing was one of the hottest programmes on offer in the university. He advised the nurses that health care in the 21st century required teamwork, knowledge and creativity and therefore, tertiary institutions needed to inculcate not only book knowledge but such qualities in their students.
Also present at the ceremony was Prof. E. T. Agbenyega, Provost of the College of Health Science who chaired the ceremony; Mrs. Philomena Woolley, Registrar of the Nurses and Midwifery Council; Mr. George Kumi Kyeremeh, Director – Nursing and Midwifery Council; Rev. Fr. J. Appiah-Poku, Dean of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences and a host of other personalities.
Ghana Chemical Society holds Annual Conference
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology branch of the
Ghana Chemical Society has held its annual conference. The theme of the
conference was “Sustaining Ghana’s Middle Income Status: The Role of Good Governance, Chemistry and Industry.”
The President of the Ghana Chemical Students’ Society, KNUST, Mr. Frederick Opoku Frimpong, explained that Chemistry played a very important role in human life especially in Ghanaian education at the Primary, Junior High, Senior High and tertiary levels. However, in Ghana Chemistry was not given its proper place due to lack of support and interest from the government and non-governmental bodies. He therefore called on the government and the alumni of the Chemistry Department to help the Ghana Chemical Society to uplift the image of Chemistry.
Dr. Victus B. Samlafo from the University of Education, Winneba, explained in his speech that the economy of developing countries was moving from the production of raw materials to the processing stage. In order for Ghana to reach the middle income status and sustain it, attention should be accorded to the various branches of science especially Chemistry. He also hoped that Ghana would produce competent teachers for the first and second cycle schools to prepare a solid foundation for future chemists.
In a presentation on Ghana’s economy, Dr. K. A. Koranteng, Senior Registrar of the KNUST Business School stated that the World Bank in July 2011 declared Ghana as well as Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and a host of other countries in Africa as lower middle income countries. In his interpretation, this meant that Ghanaian imports of goods and services were higher than exports. He explained that this was not good enough and that Ghanaians should export more. He also said that Ghana’s Consumer Price Index was likely to drop because of the load shedding and increase in utility bills.
Dr Boateng of the School of Medical Sciences said in his speech that good governance depended on the type of organization. He added that good governance played an essential role in the lives of people and was generally characterized by accountability and accessibility. Nations without good governance were likely to be unstable in everything that they did.
Donations were made to the Chemistry students from the Ghana Chemical Society.
The President of the Ghana Chemical Students’ Society, KNUST, Mr. Frederick Opoku Frimpong, explained that Chemistry played a very important role in human life especially in Ghanaian education at the Primary, Junior High, Senior High and tertiary levels. However, in Ghana Chemistry was not given its proper place due to lack of support and interest from the government and non-governmental bodies. He therefore called on the government and the alumni of the Chemistry Department to help the Ghana Chemical Society to uplift the image of Chemistry.
Dr. Victus B. Samlafo from the University of Education, Winneba, explained in his speech that the economy of developing countries was moving from the production of raw materials to the processing stage. In order for Ghana to reach the middle income status and sustain it, attention should be accorded to the various branches of science especially Chemistry. He also hoped that Ghana would produce competent teachers for the first and second cycle schools to prepare a solid foundation for future chemists.
In a presentation on Ghana’s economy, Dr. K. A. Koranteng, Senior Registrar of the KNUST Business School stated that the World Bank in July 2011 declared Ghana as well as Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and a host of other countries in Africa as lower middle income countries. In his interpretation, this meant that Ghanaian imports of goods and services were higher than exports. He explained that this was not good enough and that Ghanaians should export more. He also said that Ghana’s Consumer Price Index was likely to drop because of the load shedding and increase in utility bills.
Dr Boateng of the School of Medical Sciences said in his speech that good governance depended on the type of organization. He added that good governance played an essential role in the lives of people and was generally characterized by accountability and accessibility. Nations without good governance were likely to be unstable in everything that they did.
Donations were made to the Chemistry students from the Ghana Chemical Society.
Human Resource Division Orients New Staff
The Human Resource Division (HRD) of the University has oriented new
staff of the KNUST College of Health Sciences (SMS). The orientation was
held on the 18th and 19th December, 2013 at the Eye Clinic Conference Room at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi.
K. Appiah-Badu, Deputy Registrar (HRD), enlightened the staff on the administrative system of the university. He touched on administration, disciplinary matters, promotions and conditions of service of the university. He noted that KNUST as an institution had its own challenges and would need the concerted efforts of all staff to achieve its aims.
Susana Asamoah, Assistant Registrar (HRD), explained that as staff of the University they should be aware of their privileges and entitlements. She advised staff to register their marital status, spouses and children and also to make the University officially aware of births, changes in marital status such as new marriages, divorces or separations. Ms. Asamoah also advised the staff to seek permission from the university through the HRD if they wanted to go on study leave or travel outside the metropolis or the country when granted leave.
Prof. Tsiri Agbenyega, Provost of the College of Health Science, advised staff who wanted to be promoted to prepare to be interviewed. He added that no employee would be promoted unless they passed a test. He also explained that temporary employees would not be considered for promotion. He also advised the staff to set goals and targets for themselves.
Prof. Peter Donkor, former Pro Vice-Chancellor and Provost of the College of Health Sciences, advised lecturers of the College of Health Science to be observant, tolerant, patient and above all hardworking. He added that in order for them to be promoted to senior lecturer, they were required to write journal articles and avoid plagiarism.
K. Appiah-Badu, Deputy Registrar (HRD), enlightened the staff on the administrative system of the university. He touched on administration, disciplinary matters, promotions and conditions of service of the university. He noted that KNUST as an institution had its own challenges and would need the concerted efforts of all staff to achieve its aims.
Susana Asamoah, Assistant Registrar (HRD), explained that as staff of the University they should be aware of their privileges and entitlements. She advised staff to register their marital status, spouses and children and also to make the University officially aware of births, changes in marital status such as new marriages, divorces or separations. Ms. Asamoah also advised the staff to seek permission from the university through the HRD if they wanted to go on study leave or travel outside the metropolis or the country when granted leave.
Prof. Tsiri Agbenyega, Provost of the College of Health Science, advised staff who wanted to be promoted to prepare to be interviewed. He added that no employee would be promoted unless they passed a test. He also explained that temporary employees would not be considered for promotion. He also advised the staff to set goals and targets for themselves.
Prof. Peter Donkor, former Pro Vice-Chancellor and Provost of the College of Health Sciences, advised lecturers of the College of Health Science to be observant, tolerant, patient and above all hardworking. He added that in order for them to be promoted to senior lecturer, they were required to write journal articles and avoid plagiarism.
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