The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, has led a delegation on a working visit to some affiliate institutions in the Greater Accra Region. 

The visit, which marks the first leg of the Pro Vice-Chancellor’s tour to affiliate institutions, forms part of UCC’s commitment to strengthening its ties with affiliate institutions. 

The Pro Vice-Chancellor’s delegation visited and interacted with management, staff and students of the School of Peri-Operative and Critical Care Nursing, School of Ophthalmic Nursing, Armed Forces College of Nursing and Midwifery (AFCoNM), and the CSIR College of Science and Technology.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor and the delegation at the Skills laboratory of School of Peri-Operative and Critical Care Nursing

During separate meetings with staff and students of these institutions, Prof. Aheto noted that the visit was to familiarise himself with their academic and operational activities; assess their needs, and explore ways to enhance UCC’s support services. He reaffirmed UCC’s dedication to providing quality mentorship by ensuring high academic standards, quality assurance, and improved administrative support for all its affiliates.

The engagements provided a platform for open discussions on challenges, academic development, and areas of collaboration. Key issues raised by the affiliate institutions included curriculum enhancement, faculty development, student support services, and research collaboration.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Aheto, addressing a durbar of staff and students at Armed Forces College of Nursing and Midwifery

Prof. Aheto assured the institutions of UCC’s continuous commitment to their academic growth and pledged to work closely with stakeholders to address their concerns. He further encouraged students to take full advantage of the affiliation to UCC, leveraging its resources, expertise, and global academic reputation to enhance their educational and professional aspirations.

Staff and students of Armed Forces College of Nursing and Midwifery at the durbar

At the School of Critical Care Nursing and School of Ophthalmic Nursing in Korlebu, the Pro Vice-Chancellor's delegation was received by the two Principals of the two institutions, Mrs. Faustina Excel Adepa and Mrs. Roseline Bakudie. They made presentations on their respective institutions touching on overview of their institutions, success , challenges and future prospects.

The team then proceeded to the Armed Forces College of Nursing and Midwifery and interacted with the Principal, Major Bright Atta Addei, as well as the management, staff, and students at the college's campus within the precincts of the 37 Military Hospital.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor's delegation with the President and management of CSIR College of Science and Technology

The final institution the team visited was the CSIR College of Science and Technology campus located in Accra. Similar to their previous visits to other institutions, the Pro Vice-Chancellor's team engaged in meaningful discussions with the President of the College, Prof. Mark Appiah, along with the management team. 

Prof. Aheto speaking at the meeting with management of CSIR College of Science and Technology

The delegation comprised the Provost, College of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof. Martins Ekor; Dean, School of Graduate Studies, Prof. Sarah Darkwa; Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs, Dr. Atta Yeboah-Sarpong; Head of Institutional Affiliation Office, Dr. Justice Kojo Agyenim Boateng and Administrative Secretary to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Alfred Ghartey.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC