A former Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Prof. Emiretus Kodwo Ndzeba Eyeson has advised the University to resist the temptation of granting posthumous award to individuals who have served the University.

He entreated the University Council and management to honour such individuals with  award whilst they were alive.

Prof. Emiratus Eyeson made these remarks at the 2nd Edition of K. N. Eyeson Lectures held in his honour by the School of Biological Sciences at the Main Auditorium.

The eminent professor expressed appreciation to the School of Biological Sciences in particular and the University in general for the honour done him. He appealed to the School of Biological Sciences to identify some of his contemporaries and other deserving staff who have also worked tirelessly towards the development of the School and by extension the entire University.

Speaking at the function, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T.  Oduro said the University management in consultation with provosts, deans, directors and heads of department to name some infrastructure facilities on campus after past staff and individuals who have contributed significantly to the development of the University. He commended the School of Biological Sciences for recognising Prof. Eyeson’s selfless services to the School and the University. He also praised them for producing most of the teaching staff in the School and urged other faculties/schools to emulate their example.

Prof. Eyeson was appointed into the services of the University during its formative years of the University in 1963 and rose through the ranks to become a Professor of Zoology in 1988. He taught various courses and supervised many undergraduate and post-graduate projects and research work. Most of his students have become prominent men and women with some working in the University and others in industry.

In terms of administrative experience, he was the Head, Department of Zoology, Founding Head, Department of Human Biology, Dean of the then Faculty of Science. He was also the Founding Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Founding Director of the Academic Quality Assurance Unit. He also occupied the position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor and served as Acting Vice-Chancellor of UCC.

of Cape Coast, Prof. Emiratus Kodwo Ndzeba Eyeson has advised the University to resist the temptation of granting posthumous award to individuals who have served the University.

He entreated the University Council and management to honour such individuals with the award whilst they were alive.

Prof. Emiratus Eyeson made these remarks at the 2nd Edition of K. N. Eyeson Lectures held in his honour by the School of Biological Sciences at the Main Auditorium.

The eminent professor expressed appreciation to the School of Biological Sciences in particular and the University in general for the honour done him. He appealed to the School of Biological Sciences to identify some of his contemporaries and other deserving staff who have also worked tirelessly towards the development of the School and by extension the entire University.

Speaking at the function, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T.  Oduro said the University management in consultation with provosts, deans, directors and heads of department to name some infrastructure facilities on campus after past staff and individuals who have contributed significantly to the development of the University. He commended the School of Biological Sciences for recognising Prof. Eyeson’s selfless services to the School and the University. He also praised them for producing most of the teaching staff in the School and urged other faculties/schools to emulate their example.

Prof. Eyeson was appointed into the services of the University during its formative years of the University in 1963 and rose through the ranks to become a Professor of Zoology in 1988. He taught various courses and supervised many undergraduate and post-graduate projects and research work. Most of his students have become prominent men and women with some working in the University and others in industry.

In terms of administrative experience, he was the Head, Department of Zoology, Founding Head, Department of Human Biology, Dean of the then Faculty of Science. He was also the Founding Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Founding Director of the Academic Quality Assurance Unit. He also occupied the position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor and served as Acting Vice-Chancellor of UCC.