The University of Cape Coast, UCC, has signed an Affiliation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 16 affiliate institutions.

They are Modal College, Academic City University College, Christian Service University College, Wisconsin International University, St Nicholas Seminary, SALT University College, Organization Development Institute, Heritage Christian College, and Perez University College.

The rest are SIIMT University College, Kings University College, Narh-Bita College, Zenith University College, West End University College, Dominion University College, Nyansapo College, and Nduom School of Business and Technology.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof.  Johnson Nyarko Boampong indicated that UCC was committed to its obligation of mentoring affiliate institutions with distinction within the framework of cooperation. 

He noted that the University would continue to support its affiliates to become autonomous degree-awarding institutions. 

"We do not intend to keep you under mentorship forever. Like we did for Ashesi University, Central University and others, we have begun processes to work towards receiving Presidential Charter after meeting all the regulatory requirements," he gave the assurance.

Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof.  Johnson Nyarko Boampong presenting the signed MoU to the Chairman of the Council of Independent Universities (CIU) of Ghana, Prof Albert Addo-Quaye

The Vice-Chancellor reiterated UCC's exceptional services to affiliate institutions stressing that "UCC will guide you to become leading academic centres of excellence in Ghana and beyond".

He attributed the successes made by UCC in recent years to the unflinching support from affiliate institutions.

"Our ranking as the number one University in Ghana and West Africa as well as the 7th in Africa gives credence to the quality academic standards, we have set for ourselves including institutions we are mentoring" he intimated.

On behalf of the 16 affiliate institutions, the Chairman of the Council of Independent Universities (CIU) of Ghana, Prof Albert Addo-Quaye expressed appreciation to management of UCC for providing its affiliate institutions with quality mentorship.

Prof. Addo-Quaye indicated that it was gratifying for the affiliate institutions to be offered another opportunity to enjoy quality mentorship from the University of Competitive Choice. 

The Chairman of CIU said some of the mentor universities hardly visit their affiliate institutions to assist them improve academic standards.

He added that "UCC is always involved in all our activities and providing the necessary support for us to strengthen our systems to promote quality academic standards."

Whilst commending UCC for its quality mentorship, Prof. Addo-Quaye called on the University to provide all the needed assistance to affiliate institutions to be granted Presidential Charter to gain autonomy.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC