A new Faculty Commons has been inaugurated for post-retirement contract lecturers at the College of Education Studies of the University of Cape Coast (CES-UCC).

The facility, equipped with a television set, furniture, internet connectivity, and a computer among others will allow the retired lecturers to have a comfortable place to assess the dissertations of their students.

The facility, which is situated within the CES Library, will be managed by the staff of Sam Jonah Library of the University.

Speaking at the inauguration, the Provost of the College, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, said he was touched by the plight of the post-retirement contract lecturers who didn't have office space to look into the research projects of their students and hence resorted to using their vehicles as offices.

As a result, he stated that the Faculty Commons was intentionally designed for retired academics to have a comfortable life on campus to assess their students and also assist the young faculty with their rich experience.

Provost of CES, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis (3rd from right) in a group shot with active and retired staff members of the College. Also in the photo is the University Librarian, Dr. Mac-Anthony Cobblah (3rd from left) 

Prof. Davis indicated that the Faculty Commons was created with the support of the Sam Jonah Library indicating it would serve as an attractive centre for the exchange of ideas among retirees, active faculty members, and students. 

The University Librarian, Dr. Mac-Anthony Cobblah, in a remark, urged the College to ensure high maintenance culture.

According to him, the Sam Jonah Library was ready to assist the College in all its academic activities to improve the lot of its faculty and students.

On behalf of his retired colleagues, Prof. Francis K Amedahe, from the Department of Education and Psychology expressed gratitude to the College for the kind gesture.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC