The Provost of College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, says knowledge gained from the Getting on Together (GOT) mobility project will be put to good use for the benefit of the institution. 

Speaking at a gathering held in the College of Education Studies' Conference Room to commemorate the project’s progress, Prof. Davis remarked, “I will ensure that the knowledge gained by our faculty from the training will be put to good use. I will hold them accountable as the Provost of the College.”

The GOT project is a collaborative initiative involving the UCC, the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Tampere University, Finland, and Tallinn University, Estonia, is aimed at empowering universities with digital advancements in education to foster academic excellence. Through the initiative, 30 faculty members—15 from UCC and 15 from UEW—have undergone extensive training to enhance their skills in digitalization and pedagogy.

Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis addressing the meeting

Prof. Davis expressed gratitude to all institutions involved, acknowledging their contributions to the University’s growth. “We are thankful to all the parties involved in this project, and we can assure you that the efforts will not be in vain. The initiative aligns perfectly with the University’s vision to equip students with 21st-century skills,” he continued.

Prof. Davis reaffirmed his resolve to ensure that the impact of the training resonates across the institution, contributing to the broader vision of modernizing education for the digital age.

Associate Professor Jussi Okkonen

Highlighting the international collaboration, Associate Professor Jussi Okkonen from Tampere University emphasized the dual benefits of the programme. 

“The GOT project creates an avenue for European universities to contextualize how things work in Ghana while identifying the funding and resources necessary for digitalization projects,” he explained.

Dr. Christopher Yarkwah

The Principal Investigator for UCC, Dr. Christopher Yarkwah, expressed his appreciation on behalf of the GOT project delegation. He assured the Provost that the skills and knowledge acquired through the programme would be effectively applied to enhance teaching and learning at the College of Education Studies and across the University.

The event underscored the importance of global partnerships in advancing education and demonstrated UCC's commitment to innovation and excellence in academia.

Source: Documentation and Information Section