The Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Coast, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has reiterated that the academic programmes run by the University are geared towards making students competitive on the job market.

Prof. Boampong pointed out that the programmes run by the University were reviewed periodically to make students more qualified to compete in the job market. 

The Vice-Chancellor was speaking at the 5th Session of the 54th Congregation to graduate 12,325 students of the College of Distance Education (CoDE). 

"Let me assure you that the training you have received is supposed to prepare you to contribute to the well-being of society. Our tailor-made programmes are designed to add value to all who go through our teaching and learning process” Prof. Boampong added. 

He noted that UCC as a responsive institution has over the years drawn its inspiration from policies and regulations outlined by the Regulator – Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) under the Ministry of Education.

Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, delivering his address at the 5th Session of the 54th Congregation

In that regard, Prof. Boampong noted, “The academic programmes are largely informed and reviewed from time to time to correspond to the national needs in line with reforms prescribed by the Regulator and ultimately by the sector ministry.”

The Vice-Chancellor further said that UCC deemed it fit to equip its students with the requisite resources to make them relevant to their respective communities in particular and the nation at large. 

He told the students that the University had empowered them with the appropriate knowledge, character formation, integrity and practical skills. 

He was, therefore, hopeful that the graduands would apply the knowledge acquired for the betterment of society.

Source:  Documentation and Information Section-UCC