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1 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 REMINISCENCES OF 2015

2 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 CONTENTS

MAIN ACTIVITIES

1. Investiture And Induction Of Third Vice-Chancellor Of UEW 2. My Doors Are Always Opened … Chancellor, UEW 3. UEW Management Calls On Regional Minister And VC-UCC 4. Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw Hands Over To Prof. Mawutor Avoke 5. Prof. Asabere-Ameyaw Takes Prof. Mawutor Avoke On A Campus Tour 6. Former President Kufuor Speaks At Special Congregation 7. UEW Honours 4 Personalities At Its 5th Special Congregation 9. Churches Must Invest In Basic Schools; Not Universities 10. UEW Launches Corporate Strategic Plan For 2014 - 2018 11. Prepare Teachers on Ethical Issues - H.E John Agyekum Kufour

RESEARCH/CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES/LECTURES

12. A Call To Reflect On African Schooling And Education 12. UEW Staff Attends Maiden Audiology Conference In Nigeria 14. HERAG Holds Its 5th Biennial International Conference At UEW 15. Workshop On Transition Planning; University Of Education, Winneba, Ghana 16. Faculty Of Languages Education Holds 1st International Conference

STAFF ACTIVITIES 17. Book - Beyond The Lecture Hall: What University Students.... 18. Oration Vol. 1 And Vol. 2 Launched 19. Mr. Henry Okai Aryeetey Designed The Logo For The International Year Of Light- Ghana, 2015 19. Transparencies: An Exhibition Held At The University Of Education, Winneba 20. Teachers Called Upon To Break The Culture Of Silence… 20. Prof. Anamuah-Mensah Advocates National Policy On Distance Education

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 i FACULTY/DEPT/SECTION UNIT ACTIVITIES 21. Staff At The Vice-Chancellor’s Office Urged To Jealously Guard The Image Of UEW 21. Dean Encourages Lecturers To See Graduate Students As Colleagues 22. Department Of Graphic Design Welcome Freshers With An Exhibition 24. UEW Marks International Day Of The Girl-Child 24. CHSS Offers Hearing Screening For Communities 25. Pupils Benefit From Hearing Screening Exercises 26. Department Of Special Education Holds One-Day Stakeholders’ Workshop On Its Programmes 28. Department Of History Education Celebrates Maiden National History Day 28. Distance Education Now An Integral Part Of The Ghanaian Educational System 29. 2-Year Diploma In English With Pedagogy International Students 30. Pro Vice-Chancellor Opens Iede Conference Marking

DONATIONS 33. Infinix Supports Uew Cross Country Team 33. UEW Receives Hearing Aids 34. Hockey Farms Sports Ltd Donates To Hpers Department 34. Donation Of Instructional Materials To Schools 35. Students From Oslo College Of Education Donate To 3 Basic Schools 36. Level 300 ICT Students Donate To Cape Coast School For The Deaf 36. Old Students Of STC Donate Books To UEW 37. Sped Donate Books To 4 Selected Schools In Winneba

SPORTS 37. UEW Dominate The Men And Women 20th Gusa Cross Country Race 39. UEW Women Hockey Team Wins Bronze At The 4th WAUG Games

LINK/COLLABORATIONS

40. University Of Education, Winneba Selected To Host Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow 41. UEW Signs MOU With Unistra For The Creation Of The Inter-University Conference For Doctoral Studies 42. AVU/UEW Launch Odel Centre 43. Open Distance And E-Learning (Odel) Centre Launched At Uew 44. Brief History Of The African Virtual University Program And Features Of The AVU/ UEW Odel Centre. ii UEW-Reminiscences 2015 45. Vice Chancellor Pays Visit To French Students Of UEW At Village Du Benin, Togo 46. University Of Education, Winneba Signs A Memorandum Of Understanding With Université De Lomé, Togo 47. Seventy-Three (73) Gabonese Teachers Begin Two (2) Years Special Programme In English Language Education 47. Gender Mainstreaming Directorate Holds Meeting With Delegation From The British Council 48. Dept. Of Special Education Organizes Free Ear Screening To Test The Hark 49. Special Orientation Programme For Gabonese Student-Teachers

SCHOLARSHIP

50. Stanchart Awards Scholarships To Five Science Students 50. Ten (10) Female Undergraduate Students Awarded Vodafone Scholarship 51. British Council Meets Pro-Vc Over Vodafone Scholarship Scheme

CAMPUS ACTIVITY 51. COTVET Begins Competency-Based Training At COLTEK 52 Commissioning Of Project At Cagric 53. Special Congregation 55. Search Committee For The Appointment Of Vice-Chancellor Visits Cagric 55. Professor (Ing.) Reynolds Okai, (Phd), New Principal, College Of Technology Education, Kumasi 57. Taskforce On Staff Profile Update Held Meeting With Cagric Representatives 57. Acting Principal Inspects On-Going Projects On Campus 58. UEW-K Final Year Students Advised To Accept Postings To Any Part Of The Country 58. Colang Observes International Mother Language Day 59. Prof. Reynolds Okai Pays A Courtesy Call On The Ashanti Regional Minister

DEVELOPMENT 60. UEW Installs Lifts On Its High Rising Buildings 60. UEW Gets A Fifth Campus - College For Distance Education And Extension Services

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 iii ALUMNI ISSUES

61. Alumnus Donates To Amalgamated Sports Club

CONGREGATION 62. UEW Holds 20th Congregation 63. UEW Graduate International Students 64. UEW Holds April Session Of 19th Congregation

MATRICULATION 65. UEW Holds 20Th Matriculation For Regular Students 66. UEW Matriculates Sandwich Students For 2015/2016 Academic Year 67. UEW Matriculates Sandwich Students For 2014/2015 Academic Year 68. UEW Holds Matriculation For 2014/2015 Students

iv UEW-Reminiscences 2015 You are welcome to this edition of REMINISCENCES. REMINISCENCES OF 2015 is a compilation of all news stories of events covered and posted at the University’s website by the Publications Unit. These news and stories are usually not covered in the Vice-Chancellor’s annual report (which has its special focus) and must be kept for posterity to read. The purpose of the compilation is to provide EDITOR a ready and handy copy or reference to all major Reginald S.K. Agbo, Snr. Assistant Registrar, Publications Unit events that occurred within the year to all the stake holders of the University. ASSISTANT EDITOR The Publications Unit recognises the important Emmanuel Kutorglo Assistant Registrar (Webmaster) Publications role newsletters/magazines plays in the life of an Unit organisation. REMINISCENCES, an annual magazine was introduced by the Publications Unit in 2010 as a response to dwindling funds in support of this all GRAPHIC DESIGN important administrative function. The introduction Emmanuel Asamoah National Service Person, Publications Unit of various information and communication technologies has made it possible to provide an electronic copy of this document to elicit wide NEWS/STORIES

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INVESTITURE AND INDUCTION OF THIRD VICE-CHANCELLOR OF UEW “All projects that were not completed would be completed under my tenure of office. In the immediate future, efforts The Investiture and Induction makes Prof. Mawutor Avoke, would be spearheaded at providing sound and visionary the Third Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education leadership, and the required resources mobilised to Winneba. Until his appointment, Prof. Avoke was Dean, implement all strategies in the 2014-2018 Strategic Plan School of Graduate Studies, UEW. He has to his credit to make UEW an internationally reputable institution in over 51 publications, made up of 35 journal articles, Teacher Education”. 7 books, 5 chapters in books and 2 monographs. Prof. Avoke took over from the immediate Past Vice-Chancellor, “UEW’s mission of training competent professional teachers Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw who served two terms (8 for all levels of education as well as conduct research, years) and would be remembered for his largeness of disseminate knowledge and contribute to educational mind and singleness of purpose. policy and development would also be accomplished”. To achieve the vision of UEW, Prof. Avoke is determined to Prof. Mawutor Avoke made these pronouncements when employ strategies to implement the following activities: he was delivering his maiden speech after he was invested and inducted into office at a colourful ceremony at the • Construct and re-equip laboratories and workshops Jophus Anmuah-Mensah Conference Centre, Winneba on adequately, Thursday, November 5, 2015. He was robbed and given the Vice-Chancellors medallion of office as well as the • Collaborate and partner industry for student’s ceremonial mace which symbolizes power and authority attachment and linkage, and the right to govern. Continued on page 2

1 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 MAIN ACTIVITIES • Expand distance learning, • Provide more opportunities for staff development, motivation and welfare, MY DOORS ARE • Reward academic and administrative excellence and achievements, • Increase support for the staff welfare and service ALWAYS OPENED … appreciation fund, • Improve the overall working environment of staff, CHANCELLOR, UEW • Encourage innovative and sustainable revenue mobilization and fundraising, • Provide infrastructure and accommodation for staff and students, • Promote community and national partnerships, • Increase attention for issues on Gender, disability and students welfare and • Increase visibility of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor appealed to the University community to join him embark on his responsibility of promoting and protecting the name, brand and image of the University. He believed that with the same goals and aspirations, UEW would be made a place of knowledge and scientific discovery.

The Investiture of the Vice-Chancellor was done by the Acting Chairman of UEW Governing Council, Dr. Don he Chancellor, Alhaji (Dr.) Asoma Abu Banda, Arthur whilst the induction was by the Moderator of E.P. assured the new Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mawutor Church, Ghana, Very Rev. Dr. Seth Senyo Agidi. TAvoke that, his doors are always open to him. He said this when the Vice-Chancellor led by the Goodwill messages were read by the representative of registrar paid a courtesy call on him to officially the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), introduce him to the Chancellor. The Chancellor UEW branch, Dr. Samuel Ofori Bekoe, a member of the encouraged the new Vice-Chancellor to operate an cohort of Mawuli School (OMSU 81) Year Group, Prof. open door policy and harness the potential of all and Augustine Yaw Dzathor and class mate at Mawuli School, sundry to move the university forward. He informed Prof. Albert Kafui Wuaku. the new Vice-Chancellor that his expectation of him is to work hard and move the university far beyond what his predecessor Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw did. He further stressed the need to maintain the culture of team work and build on it. Finally, the Chancellor encouraged the Vice-Chancellor to try to know and address his people by their names.

The team later calls on the Minister of Education, Prof Jane Nana Opoku Agyemang at her office. Receiving the delegation, she first congratulated the Vice- Chancellor for his elevation and also thanked the search committee through the Registrar for successfully selecting a Vice-Chancellor for the University. She informed the Vice-Chancellor of the enormous nature of the task ahead of him. She used the opportunity to encourage people in the academia to reflectively Continued on page 3

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 2 MAIN ACTIVITIES Co-coordinating Council before proceeding to consider issues bothering on education and how the University of Cape Coast. to improve on it. She bemoaned the situation in which people currently are persuaded to tow one Receiving the team, the Central Regional Minister, particular line or another. To the new Vice-Chancellor, Hon. Aquinas Quansah congratulated Prof. Mawutor she encouraged him to work hard to further the Avoke on his elevation to the high Office of mission and vision of the university he now leads; Vice-Chancellor. He reminded him that the and also ensures that the mandates of institutions institution he comes to lead is one that has that appointed him are promoted at all times. grown over the years into a masterpiece; one that has successfully charted un-conversional paths, and today stands out tall as a pacesetter in many areas of tertiary education delivery in Ghana. To lead an institution with such a pedigree, he will need the right attitude and skill to maintain it. To him, the new Vice-Chancellor should always remember that it is one thing UEW MANAGEMENT CALLS ON obtaining something and another maintaining it. He should, therefore, work hard to ensure that REGIONAL MINISTER AND the University does not only sustain its current enviable record as a pacesetter in quality and VC-UCC affordable tertiary education delivery, but also build on it. While encouraging the new Vice- Chancellor to lead UEW to expand its services, he cautioned him and his team to always stick to the Core-Mandate of the institution. The Regional Minister who also doubles as ‘care- taker’ Municipal Chief Executive of the Effutu Municipality bemoaned what he described as an emerging trend in which institutions of higher learning now veer into areas outside their core mandate just to remain competitive. To him, UEW should and can remain in its area of focus and still be competitive.

On the capabilities of the new Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mawutor Avoke to deliver, the Regional Minister said he had no doubts about that since he could attest to the discipline the father of the Vice-Chancellor who happened to be his headmaster in Accra instilled in him. He wished him well and promised to support him in any way he could in his capacity as Regional Minister and “Care-Taker” Chief Executive of the Effutu Municipality where the administrative head UEW Management calls on Regional Minister and Vice-Chancellor -UCC of UEW is housed. embers of the Management team of the University of The team proceeded to the office of the Vice- Education, Winneba (UEW), led by the Registrar, Dr. C. Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast. Y. Akwaa-Mensah, on Monday, October 12, 2015 paid M Receiving the delegation, the Vice-Chancellor separate courtesy calls on the Central Regional Minister and the congratulated his friend and colleague, Prof. Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to introduce the new Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mawutor Avoke to them. The team first visited the Regional Minister at his office at the Regional Continued on page 4

3 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 MAIN ACTIVITIES Mawutor Avoke, for his elevation to the their teams, listen carefully to their The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mawutor high office. He used the opportunity advice before making decisions. To him, Avoke used the opportunity to invite to remind him that the office is not they hold the system together. He was the Regional Minister and the Vice- for fan fare. He asked Prof. Mawutor optimistic of the new Vice-Chancellor, Chancellor of UCC respectively to his Avoke to brace himself up for sleepless Prof. Mawutor Avoke succeeding in investiture and induction as third nights, long journeys and working office because, he has a Pro-Vice- Vice-Chancellor of UEW scheduled overtime henceforth. Prof. Domwini Chancellor, Registrar, Finance Officer for November 5, 2015. Dabire Kuupole further encouraged who are all experienced and well the Vice-Chancellor to work closely versed in University Administration with the Registrar, Finance Officer and to support him.

PROF. AKWASI ASABERE-AMEYAW HANDS OVER TO PROF. MAWUTOR AVOKE

rof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw in 19th congregation which he indicated of the University. To him, UEW as an a brief ceremony on the 30th of has the most current compilation of institution is bigger than the dreams PSeptember, 2015 handed over events from Faculties, Departments and aspirations of individual members the mantle of leading the University of and Units. of the community. It was therefore Education, Winneba to Prof. Mawutor The 2014 - 2018 corporate strategic important that all work as a team Avoke who assumes office as the plan of the University which he to move further the dreams and Vice-Chancellor of the University of encouraged the in-coming Vice- aspirations of the founding fathers. Education, Winneba from October Chancellor to use to complement Principal, Deans, Directors and Heads of 1, 2015. his vision, document detailing his Department and Units at the function In a brief remark, the out-going Vice- accomplishments during his tenure shared their fond memories working Chancellor,Prof.Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw and keys to the Vice-Chancellor’s with Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw said he has no doubt of the capabilities Office and Official Residence. and his excellent leadership qualities. of the in-coming Vice-Chancellor, The registrar, Dr. C. Y. Akwaa-Mensah Prof. Mawutor Avoke who he had the Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw charged on behalf of all Administrative staff opportunity of working with for close Deans, Directors and Heads of (Professional and Technical) thanked to 20 years. Departments and Units at the function Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw, ‘Old The out-going Vice-Chancellor informed to give their full support to the new Man’, for the opportunity of working the incoming Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mawutor Avoke. with him. He also described him as Mawutor Avoke that the University He promised further to avail himself for an exemplary leader. currently has four (4) campuses located any assistance that might be required at Winneba, which operates at three (3) from him. sites; Kumasi, Mampong and Ajumako. On his part, Prof. Mawutor Avoke whole- It has twenty eight (28) Study Centers heartedly accepted the responsibility across the country and five (5) more of leading the University of Education, are to be inaugurated soon. As the new Winneba as its Vice-Chancellor. He Vice-Chancellor, he will be chairing a was full of praise for the out-going number of Committees and Boards. Vice-Chancellor on whom he conferred Further, he also informed him that, the title ‘Old Man’, and said he was he had vacated the Vice-Chancellor’s humbled by his achievements during official residence and also instructed the period of leading UEW. He promised his official drivers to return his official to sustain achievements of the ‘Old vehicles to the transport officer. man’ and build on them. To the heads presents, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Symbolically, he handed over the Annual Avoke, requested their full support Report of the Vice-Chancellor for the and corporation in running the affairs

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PROF. ASABERE-AMEYAW TAKES PROF. MAWUTOR AVOKE ON A CAMPUS TOUR

As part of preparations for a smooth transition, the out-going Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw on Friday September 25, 2015, took the in-coming Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mawutor Avoke on a campus tour to selected sites and projects at Winneba.

he tour the out-going Vice-Chancellor noted was planned to enable him show Prof. Avoke at first hand the true state of the Winneba campus. Further, he said the tour will enable him also share Twith the in-coming Vice-Chancellor his plans and vision that informed some of the projects that were undertaken during his tenure. During the tour, a number of sites were identified for possible development into ‘high rising’ office spaces, recreational centers, lecture theaters and some new roads to open the university campus up.

Prof. Asabere-Ameyaw encouraged the in-coming Vice-Chancellor to continue with efforts to make the campuses, lecture halls and offices disability friendly. He particularly identified some open drains which are yet to be covered and fixing of lifts on high rising building as some of such areas that might need urgent attention. Areas visited included the University Printing Press, the Faculty of Education Block, Basic Education and Science Education Lecture Halls, University Hall, the University Library and the old administration block being remodeled to house the Business School.

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FORMER PRESIDENT KUFUOR SPEAKS AT SPECIAL CONGREGATION is Excellency, Former President of the Republic of Ghana, Mr. John Agyekum Kufuor, has called Hon all and sundry rally behind our leaders to ensure peace on the African continent, protect our people from rebel attacks and prevent civil and inter-ethnic clashes. This, he said, would promote productive human activities, economic growth and rounded development of the West Africa Sub region and Africa in general.

Former President Kufuor made the call when he and 3 eminent personalities were awarded Honorary Doctorate Degrees at a Special Congregation held by the University of Education, Winneba at the Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Conference Centre on Friday, August 14, 2015. The awards were in recognition of the tremendous efforts and sacrifices these eminent men made and continued to make to society in fields of endeavour.

The other personalities are Rev. Dr. Livingstone K. Buama, Former Acting Chairman of Council, University of Education, Winneba and Alhaji Gibrine Adam, Chief Executive Officer, EPP Books and President of Zenith University College, and Prof. Michael Shattock, University of London, United Kingdom.

Former President Kufuor said, for Ghana to sustain its middle income status, there was need for our political leaders to commit totally to continue and complete projects of successive governments, devoid of emotional partisanship.

For the unfortunate disaster that befell the nation, Former President Kufuor advised that drainage and sewage systems be constructed as priority infrastructure in sprawling cities, given the continuous menaces of climate change on human habitat. He said throughout the world, Public Private Partnership has been the chief instrument of development, but our private sector has not been nurtured since independence to play this partnership role. With the economy totally dependent on imports and our currency so weak, Former President Kufuor insisted on the development of a Private Sector of

Former President J.A Kufuor Continued on page 7

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 6 MAIN ACTIVITIES manufacturing and entrepreneurship to save the economy. associations as well as other public sector employees Former President Kufuor was worried about the falling who for obvious undoubted socio-economic difficulties standards of education in the country, the performance are pursuing or threatening to pursue industrial action of our students at the BECE and WASSE which were on against the state. He also appealed to all public sector the decline and the reported leakages of examination employees, more specifically the GMA for the ultimate questions despite all efforts by universities and colleges in humanitarian considerations for the suffering masses of Ghana, particularly, UEW to train and upgrade professional the people, and with their case strongly made, to restrain teachers. “Equally a lot more is expected to be done from taking the final step of irreparable damage to the to reduce teacher absenteeism, improve supervision, nation.He dedicated his award to the good people of the judicious use of contact hours, motivate our teachers to nation for electing him as President in December 2000. ensure effective teaching and learning in our schools and colleges”, he said.

The Former President appealed to the government to reach out with evident concern, transparency and decorum in its dialogue and negotiation with the Ghana medical

UEW HONOURS 4 PERSONALITIES AT ITS 5TH SPECIAL CONGREGATION The University of Education, Winneba has awarded Dr. Livingstone K. Buama, Former Acting Chairman of Honorary Doctorate Degrees to 4 eminent personalities Council, University of Education, Winneba and Alhaji at its Special Congregation held in Winneba on Friday, Gibrine Adam, Chief Executive Officer, EPP Books and August 14, 2015. The awards were in recognition of the President of Zenith University College, and Prof. Michael tremendous efforts and sacrifices they made and continue Shattock, University of London, United Kingdom. to make to society in their fields of endeavour. The personalities were His Excellency Mr. John Agyekum Kufuor, Former President of the Republic of Ghana, Rev. Continued on page 8

7 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 MAIN ACTIVITIES In his welcome address, Chairman of the Governing 1. Best 1st Year Science Student (Prof. Jophus Anamuah- Council of UEW, Dr. Emmanuel Kenneth Andoh said UEW Mensah’s Award) recognizes that it takes visionary and selfless leadership to 2. Best 1st Year Mathematics Student (Vice-Chancellor’s lead and change the society in the right direction hence, Award) the need for acknowledging such personalities who had 3. Best 1st Year Education Student (Registrar’s Award) proved their worth in the development of their countries and society in general. He was optimistic that apart from Each award worth One Thousand Ghana Cedis is made gaining public recognition and acknowledgement, the up of Five Hundred Ghana Cedis Stipend and books to awards would enable the personalities to work even the same value. harder and further in whatever capacities they may find themselves, in future for the benefit of mankind. Dr. The VC said Mr. Adam also donates vehicles to various Andoh believed the award would also teach children to Universities in Ghana, donates books to support a number render personal services and sacrifices to their community, of Speech and Prize Giving Awards in Ghana and through nation and society. NGO’s for Better Africa Project.

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Education, Prof. Michael Shattock, according to the VC is well known Winneba, Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw said the University for a number of high profile inquiries into governance was honouring the personalities not through academic and management issues, notably University of West achievements, rather with genuine and altruistic actions Indies, the European University Institute, the University or lifetime accomplishments that benefit a community, of Cambridge, and University of Ghana. He has advised nation or humanity in general. on higher education issues in most universities in a lot of countries. He has worked closely with OECD, was He said in 1996 when the University began its Distance a member of the IMHE Board and Editor of the OECD Education programme with 194 students, it was the Journal of Higher Education Management and Policy. He Former President’s special initiative in distance education founded the MBA in Higher Education Management, the that gave it a boost and helped demystify education only programme of its kind in Europe and published widely by the distance mode. Under his leadership, President in higher education, in Chinese and Arabic translations. Kufuor mainstreamed pre-school education into the Ghana educational system. “UEW has this well subscribed The Vice-Chancellor was optimistic that now that the programme in Early Childhood Care and Development 4 personalities had become Alumni of UEW they would Education, running on regular, sandwich and distance mode, not only be their ambassadors but also partner the thanks to government’s capital injection for infrastructural University to move forward its developmental agenda. development and capacity building under his regime”, The Vice-Chancellor took the opportunity to appeal for the VC added. capital injection into the Ashanti Mampong demonstration farm and a face-lift befitting the status of the University. Prof. Asabere Ameyaw said in 2004, UEW through an act of Parliament, Act 627 became fully fledged from 2004 to 2008. Rev. Dr Buama who was Chairman of the University Council had the opportunity to provide leadership in crafting a vision for transforming the institution into one that lives by a mandate and mission. He laid a good foundation that has brought the university this far.

Concerning Mr. Gibrine Adam, the VC said he was being honoured for his contribution to the Education sector and other sectors in Ghana. Apart from awarding 20 scholarships annually to needy students to pursue University Education, he annually supports Best Teacher Awards of the Ministry of Education, Ghana and supports Best Student Awards in various Universities. Here at the UEW, Mr. Gibrine instituted awards in honour of Prof. Jophus Anamuah-Mensah, the former Vice-Chancellor as follows:-

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CHURCHES MUST INVEST IN BASIC SCHOOLS; NOT UNIVERSITIES

he Pro-vice Chancellor of the University of Education, profit geared towards helping needy but brilliant children Winneba, Very Reverend Professor Anthony Afful- to also have access to private and privileged schools TBroni, has taken a swipe at religious bodies for through scholarships. I know that many of these private investing in tertiary schools at the expense of basic schools make too much profit and they do not give education. back. Private schools should not be the preserve of the In his view, the underlying factor for this emphasis on powerful and the rich only” he stated. universities is the desire for profit other than improving access and quality. He urged players in the educational sector to ensure There has been a sharp increase in the establishment that all children be in school to secure a brighter future. of tertiary educational institutions in recent times. The country currently has over 100 private universities, colleges and institutions of higher learning aside the state-owned tertiary institutions.

The development has undoubtedly provided a platform for many youth who cannot access the already choked public tertiary institutions. But the Pro-Vice Chancellor thinks otherwise.

Professor Afful-Broni believes the rapid expansion of tertiary institutions is a misplaced priority.

“More and more churches would like to invest in tertiary institutions. It makes me quite suspicious about their agenda. Why is it that these churches are not interested in investing in primary education? The secret is that it does not bring them money. I want to use this medium to talk to all these numerous churches who want to begin from the top to begin from the bottom by creating more elementary schools so that our children will have good foundation.

Professor Afful-Broni also suggested that Government made it compulsory for private educational institutions to assist under-privileged students since they were making excessive profit.

“I am suggesting that it becomes compulsory for all private schools to have in place a component of their

Rev. Fr. Prof. A. Afful -Broni

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UEW LAUNCHES CORPORATE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2014 - 2018

The Vice-Chancellor of the infrastructure, curriculum developments, the success possible. University of Education, Prof. Akwasi staffing, student enrolment and Asabere-Ameyaw has said the first expansion in graduate studies among Prof.Asabere-Ameyaw believed two Strategic Plans namely, the 2003- others, he added. the 2014-2018 Strategic Plan would 2008 and the 2009-2013 have been The Vice-Chancellor was delivering propel UEW into the future focusing on the primary management tools to a speech on the “Background of the its core mandate, in the face of national bring the University to its present Strategic Plan/Presentation of Strategic and global challenges. Management, destination. Plan Document,” at the launch of the he added, would enhance University Corporate Strategic Plan 2014-2018 governance, increase the use of ICT in The first Strategic Plan tackled of the University, on Thursday, April teaching, learning and administration challenges such as the use of ICT 23, 2015 in Winneba. and propel UEW on the international in teaching and learning, vigorous According to the Vice scene through collaboration with measures to address gender imbalance Chancellor, the greater use of notable foreign institutions. in students admission, unfavourable these Plans in decision making Prof. Mahama Duweijua, age profile of staff and their slow and their increased monitoring Executive Secretary, National upward mobility that needed to be against performance had enhanced Commission on Tertiary Education achieved in the shortest possible effectiveness of management’s planning (NTCE) called for a calculated judicious time. and developed their perceptions of application of human and financial a strong staff commitment. These resources to achieve UEW’s set strategic The second Strategic Plan plans, he admitted, had proven to be a goals. shifted to an innovative peer campus success so far as UEW’s mandate was review process, saw remarkable concerned. He took the opportunity Continued on page 11 transformations and improvements in to thank all stakeholders who made

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 10 MAIN ACTIVITIES learning and research as well as to their Offices, Faculty, Department, He said, the core values which are vibrant administrative staff for effective Unit or Directorate. essential for attaining the vision and collaboration. She was hopeful that the Strategic Plan mission of the University, must blend He hoped the 2014-2018 Corporate would double the efforts of staff and with a matrix of activities required to Strategic Plan, would serve as a blue students for them to remain focused implement the strategies. Fortunately, print to further build on the remarkable and determined to achieve what has the vision and mission statement achievements that the University had been outlined in the Plan, even as it of UEW makes it very unique in the already accomplished. serves as a roadmap to University’s area of teacher education, he added. Chairperson for the occasion and efforts to the top. Prof. Duweijua noted that as UEW Member of the UEW Governing Council, launches its third edition of the Dr. Ruby Avotri urged all staff and Corporate Strategic Plan, the University students of UEW to work tirelessly would continue enhancing excellent to bring into fruition the specific academic standards in teaching, objectives in the Plan that relates

ormer President H.E John Agyekum- initiated during his reign to introduce Kufour has re-emphasised the need pre-school education and also have some Fto prepare teachers to adequately Diploma awarding institutions to specialize handle both academic and ethical issues in Mathematics, Science and ICT, was to in our schools. The Former president ensure that, the requisite manpower is made this observation when a delegation developed for the education sector in this “age of knowledge”. To buttress his call for training in ethical issues, H.E John Agyekum Kufour observed sadly that, parents have become so busy fending for their families to such PREPARE TEACHERS an extent that, they just “drop off” their children in schools for teachers to care ON ETHICAL ISSUES for them. The emphasis on ethical training therefore was to ensure that, teachers at the pre-school levels and - H.E JOHN AGYEKUM those at higher ones, who now turn PARENTS by proxy are able to perform at their optimum best, raising a morally KUFOUR balanced generation for the country.

The former President paid, glowing tribute to teachers for holding the society together and wished they were better paid than they currently are. of six (6) led by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, Prof. Anthony Afful-Broni paid a courtesy call on him at his residence.

Former President Kufour noted that, policies

11 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 RESEARCH/CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES/LECTURES A CALL TO UEW STAFF REFLECT ON ATTENDS MAIDEN AFRICAN AUDIOLOGY SCHOOLING AND CONFERENCE IN EDUCATION NIGERIA

r. Yaw Nyadu Offei, an audiologist and the Head of the Centre for Hearing and Speech DServices, (CHSS) at the Department of Special Education (SPED) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has called for the establishment of more Audiology Centres and formation of Association in Ghana to avert the alarming Hearing Impairment problems especially at the basic schools across the country. He mentioned that the Ministry of Education should also absorb trained audiologists of various accredited institutions as part of the educational Policies.

Speaking on the topic Audiology in Ghana and prospects at the maiden audiology conference and exhibition in Lagos, Nigeria, Dr. Offei Nyadu said the situation where the greatest concentration of hearing centres is in the capital and urban cities is making accessibility to audiological services Prof. Asabere-Ameyaw difficult for people living in remote and rural areas in Ghana. he practical problems facing Africa mostly has one of their roots from the African schooling system, a mark Touching on some statistics, he said the World Tof colonialism and neo-colonialism. Africa, though Health Organisation (WHO) estimate revealed vast and large with its wide natural, cultural and social that about 278 million people worldwide suffer diversity, has its people still under-developed and mostly from disabling hearing impairment and out of wallowing in poverty and misery. Prof. Asabere- Ameyaw, this figure, 70% live in developing countries in his inaugural lecture, has called for an urgent need to while the 25% develop their hearing impairment review the educational systems in Africa so as to produce during their childhood. intellectuals, learners, and community workers who can Dr. Offei disclosed that, 1 in 3 clients screened think creatively, constructively and act in more critical ways by his centre (CHSS) had a significant hearing to address the challenges facing the African continent. loss or some other ear problems. Analysis of data collected during the school and community He called on all well-meaning people not to be complacent screening exercises in parts of the but realise there is much work to be done. “We must nurture and hope for a better future by believing that everything is possible”, he said. Continued on page 13

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 12 RESEARCH/CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES/LECTURES Central Region of Ghana (Abakrampa, deaf who have received basic training In 2011, the School of Allied Health Asebu, Moree, Winneba, Apam, among in early interventions with hearing Services of the University of Ghana others) between January 2015 and impaired children at the University (UG) rolled out an MSc in Audiology June 2015, using the Hearing and of Education Winneba, in Winneba, program. The first batch of students Research Klinik (HARK) van show that Ghana. Three of the centres are hospital graduated in 2013. The second batches 3-5% of the pupils and students in based, and three others are privately of 4 students are doing internship regular classrooms were living with owned. Audiology services in Ghana currently. The third and fourth batches educationally significant hearing loss are not restricted to the hospitals. of students are currently in their such as single sided deafness and Those located in the schools for the second and first years respectively mild to severe sensory neural hearing deaf also provide resource services for their study. The UEW is actively loss (SNHL). to regular school teachers within collaborations with the UG by way of their localities. providing staff and clinical support The Genesis of Audiology for interns. Dr. Offei Nyadu intimated that provision of Audiology services Training at Kwame Nkrumah for educational University of Science and purposes dates back Technology (KNUST). several decades. In 2013, KNUST rolled out Hearing screening an MSc in Audiology and was implemented as far Speech Therapy program. back as the 1930s even The second batch of students though no standardized enrolled in 2014. Again, the procedures were used UEW is collaborating with then, nevertheless all the KNUST by providing children in the United staff and clinical support Kingdom were screened for interns. at school entry using a pure – tone ‘sweep Awareness Creation test’. This practice is still ongoing and Training at University of Education There is very scanty information about has been considered very useful in (UEW). audiology services in Ghana due to identifying those children who may Regarding training, Dr. Offei Nyadu the small number of audiologists, already have some hearing challenges said there are isolated programs audiology services identified. available at the post graduate level. For Turning the spotlight on Ghana, the example, at the University of Education, Audiology services dates back to the Winneba (UEW), the Department of and training programs available. A lot early 1970s when Andreas Markides, a Special Education in 2009 rolled out of public education and awareness Briton with Greek parentage assumed an on-line Post Graduate Diploma creation is needed and therefore post as Director of the Deaf Education program in Educational Audiology. appealed to authorities to intensify Specialist Training College at Mampong Three out of the first batch of five (5) public education on causes of hearing - Akuapem in the Eastern Region of have graduated. One of them is yet to impairment and the importance of Ghana. Andreas had a passion for graduate and one other terminated audiological services to prevent more Audiology and therefore, with just a few the course midway in order to take people from suffering from hearing equipment, he assessed young hearing- a new job in Education. So far the problems. impaired children for placement for Program he said has been evaluated; the Deaf in school. the modules were being updated Services Available with the collaboration of Kentalis Mobile Audiological Services now The Current Situation in Ghana Academy in the Netherlands. Besides available in Ghana, at least six mobile Dr. Offei Nyadu said, there are a few this, UEW is likely to roll out on–site vans are operating mostly in deprived public and private hearing assessment MSc in Audiology and Speech Therapy communities. At the University of centres in Ghana. Four of these are programs in 2016. Education, Winneba, a mobile van located in special schools for the donated by the Rotary clubs of Llanelli deaf and staffed by teachers of the Training at University of Ghana (UG). Continued on page 14

13 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 RESEARCH/CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES/LECTURES in Wales and of Accra Labone is being used to screen of Naval Staff Rear Adm.Ibok – EteIbas, Chief of Air Staff thousands of individuals in communities in the Central AVM Sadique Abubakar and officials from the University and Western regions of Ghana. of Education Winneba, Ghana among others. The conference was attended by members of the Nigeria Audiology Association (NAA) Governors from various states in Nigeria, officials from Babcock University, Nigeria, Chief of Army Staff, Major General T.Y Buratai, and Chief

HERAG HOLDS ITS 5TH BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AT UEW

he 5th Biennial International that are neat and beautiful because to interventions in environmental Conference of the Home they are clean, everyone loves a nice factors such as pollution management, TEconomics Research Association environment but very few people are prenatal environment and radiation of Ghana came off in Winneba, on willing to work towards that. In our to mention a few, associated with Wednesday July 8, 2015. The two-day daily lives, we often forget that such longevity. conference which was organized by beauty and value can be maintained “These detractors combine with genetic the Department of Home Economics only with our great attention and care, factors to affect our ability to live Education, UEW, was attended by knowledge of ecological principles, long and enjoy a good quality life. about 70 participants from Ghana and processes and phenomena in nature Generally, the sources of environmental Nigeria. The theme for the Conference that enriches us to perceive the pollution are mainly from our own was, “Environmental Awareness and environment as a whole”. activities”, he said. Sustainability for Quality Living”. In an address read on his behalf, the All these, according to the Vice- According to him, quality life was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Chancellor, could be avoided, if we dependent on built environment, Education, Prof. Akwasi Asabere Ameyaw, know the laws of ecology and develop physical and mental health, education, called on the current generation to environmental awareness and measures recreation, leisure time, among plan and create an appropriate quality for people to comply. others and not as in only wealth and environment that must be sustainable The Vice-Chancellor commended the environment as people perceived. for the next generation. He did not Department for bringing together Studies, he said, had shown that see how, managing the environment experts and researchers to deliberate pollution could take away up to 9 according to our needs must distract on the theme at this opportune time, years of our lives. the processes and functional balance for the creation of environmental in the environment. awareness and development of skills He mentioned how EPA was trying for sustainability in our country. He its best to change attitudes through The Vice-Chancellor was condemning hoped the conference would help environmental education and how the act of cutting trees, dredging advance knowledge in these areas expensive it was to operate. among all other illegal activities that for our common good. were destroying the environment Mr. Appah suggested collaboration and wondered where in the next 5 The Acting Deputy Executive Director between his agency and the Department years people living in such areas (Technical, EPA), Mr Ebenezer K. Appah of Home Economics in creating would be farming. called on Ghanaians to put an end awareness on environmental issues to activities that are likely to cause particularly, on Chemical Management He remarked, “Living in a serene environmental pollution. and Food Safety, Indoor Air pollution and clean environment arouses in Mr Appah explained how over the prevention, management of waste us, emotions of pride and admiration. years, the increase in life expectancy and the potential to convert waste People would love to go to places in developed countries could be linked into useful products. Continued on page 15

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 14 RESEARCH/CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES/LECTURES the behavior pattern of humans or and protection and restoration of our come up with research proposals for natural habitats,” he added. Zoom Lion to sponsor, for which they To be able to sustain the environment, He also proposed that they undertake would be glad to partner. Mr Kusi called on government, the research in areas of mutual interest He was speaking on Zoom Lions’ role industry and the individual to play their and then look for effective ways of in creating Environmental awareness part since sustaining the environment disseminating their research findings. through public campaign and how was a shared responsibility. in all of that, they seemed to be There were lead Paper presentations The Regional Manager of Zoom Lion achieving little. from:- The Dean, Faculty of Education, Group of Companies, Central Region, Mr “It is high time we increase programmes University of Benin, Prof. Lillian Salami Ernest Kusi, challenged the academia, or actions which are required to ensure and the Vice Dean, School of Biological the educational institutions such as sustainability such as the adoption of Sciences, UCC, Prof. Alexander Nii UEW and UCC to come up with practical recycling technologies, redesigning our Pappoe. educational solutions that can change production processes and products,

WORKSHOP ON TRANSITION PLANNING; UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION,WINNEBA,GHANA – THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 & FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015

his workshop was presented as one of a series of workshops planned as part of an 89-day long On Thursday, May 28, 2015, participants were Tproject under the Carnegie African Diaspora introduced to Transition Planning, its history, benefits and Fellowship Program, being hosted by the Curriculum-Based main components. The term “transition” was introduced Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Unit, Department in 1984 by Madeleine Will, the then Assistant Secretary of Special Education, at the University of Education, of Education in the United States, as an educational Winneba. According to the Institute of International reform to help students with special needs to be better Education (IIE), the main goal of the program is to prepared for the movement from school to employment facilitate equitable,effective and mutually beneficial This workshop was presented as one of a series of higher education engagements between host African workshops planned as part of an 89-day long project universities and scholars in African Diaspora academics under the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program, in Canada and United States. being hosted by the Curriculum-Based Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Unit, Department of Special Education, The project is a collaborative effort between Prof. at the University of Education, Winneba. According to Anthony M. Denkyirah, from the Department of Special the Institute of International Education (IIE), the main Education and Communication Disorders, Southern goal of the program is to facilitate equitable,effective Illinois University Edwardsville, Illinois, USA and Mr. and mutually beneficial higher education engagements Emmanuel K. Acheampong, Lecturer and Coordinator, between host African universities and scholars in African Community-Based Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Diaspora academics in Canada and United States. Unit, Department of Special Education, University of The project is a collaborative effort between Prof. Education, Winneba, Ghana. Participants in the first Anthony M. Denkyirah, from the Department of Special workshop were 45 final-year Post-Diploma and Diploma Education and Communication Disorders, Southern students from the Community-Based Rehabilitation and Illinois University Edwardsville, Illinois, USA and Mr. Disability Studies Unit, Department of Special Education, Emmanuel K. Acheampong, Lecturer and Coordinator, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. Community-Based Continued on page 16

15 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 RESEARCH/CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES/LECTURES Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Unit, Department with many others, Madeleine Will’s concern at that time of Special Education, University of Education, Winneba, was the abysmal outcome most students with disabilities Ghana. Participants in the first workshop were 45 final- experienced after leaving the U.S. educational system. year Post-Diploma and Diploma students from the Today, transition planning has expanded to address the Community-Based Rehabilitation and Disability Studies totality of community adjustment needs of persons with Unit, Department of Special Education, University of disabilities. In Ghana, one does not need to look far to Education, Winneba, Ghana. identify abysmal outcomes of the majority of youth with special needs who exit our educational programs. The On Thursday, May 28, 2015, participants were hundreds of school leavers with disabilities, begging in introduced to Transition Planning, its history, benefits and the streets across the country, summarize the abysmal main components. The term “transition” was introduced outcomes of youth with disabilities who exit the country’s in 1984 by Madeleine Will, the then Assistant Secretary of educational system. Education in the United States, as an educational reform to help students with special needs to be better prepared for the movement from school to employment settings. Along

FACULTY OF LANGUAGES EDUCATION HOLDS 1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

he Faculty of Languages Education, University of graduate students to present their thesis or any related Education, Winneba (UEW) in conjunction with research paper.The Director of the International Relations Tthe Department of English, University of Lagos, and Public Affairs Division (IRPAD) Prof. Yaw Ofosu-Kusi, Nigeria has held a 3 day international conference on the who represented the Vice Chancellor congratulated the theme “Codification, Standardisation and Communication: faculty for organising the maiden edition of the conference Linguistics and Literary Perspective on English and and urged the participants to continue to advance the Indigenous Languages use in Anglophone West Africa.” frontiers of research in their various disciplines. The aim of the conference was to provide a veritable platform for interrogating the place of English language Professor Segun Awonusi, a former Vice-Chancellor of and indigenous languages in the sub-region in terms Olagun State University delivered the keynote address. In of codification, standardization and communication his address, Prof. Segun did not mince words in describing and how these have reflected in literary and linguistic how native African languages continue to be subjugated applications in the area and also to think of novel solutions due to the dominance of what he called ‘ex-colonial for sustainable development in the area of language. languages’. “English is not our language. It never was and will never be” he said. Though Prof. Segun did not The conference which was held from the 3rd to 5th of call for the total ban of English language in Africa, he February, 2015 at the J. N. Aryeetey Auditorium, South suggested among other things that Universities, Colleges Campus, of the University of Education, Winneba was of Education, and Polytechnics must integrate courses attended by about 80 participants. The participants on varieties and functions of New Englishes in their included policy makers, academicians, researchers and curriculum. This way, the African experience can be given students from Ghana and Nigeria who presented papers on expression through English as an adapted language. areas related to the conference theme. Sessions included The Dean of the Faculty of Languages Education, UEW, Prof. papers on areas such as gender and communication, Yaw Sekyi-Baidoo, the lead speaker at the conference also language and theory, linguistics and communication, spoke on the indigenous perspective for the appreciation film and media, language and rhetoric and language of African Oral Literature. On his part Prof. Sekyi-Baidoo and post-colonial literature. Each day had a session for riterated that functional Continued on page 17

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 16 RESEARCH/CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES/LECTURES analysis of oral literature should consider both the aesthetic to advance knowledge. The 3 day event closed on the and ethnological functions. According to him, “the practice afternoon of 5th February with the conveners promising of analyzing art from borrowed non-inception perspectives to make the conference an annual event. The complete can be seen as a case of miscarriage of analytical paradigm papers submitted after the conference will be published or analytical colonization or imperialism”. As convener, he in LALICOM; a journal of language, communication and also used the opportunity to welcome the participants literature. The next edition of the conference would be and wished them a fruitful conference. The conference held next year in Nigeria. gave participants the opportunity to share research ideas

BOOK - BEYOND THE LECTURE HALL: WHAT UNIVERSITY STUDENTS...

BEYOUND THE LECTURE HALL: WHAT 101: A Leaf from the philosophy became Senior Research Assistant UIVERSITY STUDENTS DO NOT HEAR of Leadership; and Some General at UCC upon completion of a Master AT LECTURES: a book written by Mr. Qualities Needed by the 21st Century of Philosophy (MPhil.) degree in Eric Sakyi Nketia was launched on University Student and Graduate. History before finally moving to UEW Friday, November 13, 2015. in 2007. He has been at UEW since The Author Eric Sakyi Nketiah, 2007. For his Bachelor’s degree, he BEYOUND THE LECTURE HALL: is a member of the Historical studied English and History. WHAT UIVERSITY STUDENTS DO Society of Ghana (HSG), the Royal NOT HEAR AT LECTURES is a book Historical Society (RHS) of the United Eric Sakyi Nketiah was involved in intended to provide information that Kingdom and the American Historical student activism and leadership would complete the fulfilment of a Association (AHA) is a Historian, activities and developed his interest University experience; a fulfilment Researcher, Lecturer, Author and in leadership whilst a student. He has the author believes that can never Editor. since been interested and studied be fully realized if all that students leadership. He has served and still depend on is what they hear at He is a practicing academic and continues to serve on governing lectures. There are always a lot of teaches at the Department of History in boards of rights institutions and useful things that are not discussed the Faculty of Social Science Education Christian organizations among others. at lectures and the author touched of the University of Education, Winneba He believes in God and is a practicing a number of them. (UEW) in Ghana. He teaches various Christian. He lives in Winneba with aspects of History. He is also engaged his wife, Akosua Serwaa Nketiah and Themes discussed in the book include: in research in a variety of themes daughter, Abena Antwiwaa Nketiah. The Expectations of the University in History. He began his academic students, What Lecturers Don’t Tell career in 2004 as a Demonstrator Students, Making Hay Whiles the at the Department of History of the Sun Shines, The expectations of University of Cape Coast (UCC) in the University Lecturer, Leadership Cape Coast, Ghana. Then in 2005 he

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to understand UEW today we need to understand what created it. These he believes we can get clearly by reading the stories of those before us. In his ORATION VOL. 1 AND words, the two collections will help the university community appreciate the works our forebears came to this VOL. 2 LAUNCHED University to do for a better life, and also inspire us to work our hardest of providing for the future UEW.

rof. Jophus Anamuah-Mensah, all the hard decisions they take Oration Volume 1, is a collection on the first Vice-Chancellor of in office get captured. He was Prof. Jophus Anamuah-Mensah the first the University of Education, therefore excited at the innovative Vice-Chancellor of the University of P Education, Winneba (2004 – 2007), and Winneba, on Tuesday September piece and celebrated the authors 30, 2015 launched ‘The Oration’ highly. On the work itself, he said the Oration Volume 2, a collection on a collection of speeches by Vice- the authors have documented ‘the Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw, the second Chancellors of the University Evolution of philosophical and Vice-Chancellor of the University of of Education, Winneba – Vol. 1 practical thoughts in education Education, Winneba (2007 – 2015). and Vol. 2, and the Footprint, and LEADERSHIP spanning over a comic compilation on Prof. almost two decades’, which he said The compilation was done by Mr. Asabere-Ameyaw, the second is a must for all to read. Emmanuel Kutorglo and Mr. Emmanuel and out-going Vice-Chancellor Agyin-Birikorang and published by GMi of the University of Education, The Registrar, Dr. C. Y. Akwaa-Mensah, Media. Winneba. Performing the launch, in his foreword said, the works will Prof. Anamuah-Mensah indicated help us in tracking the history of For copies: You may Contact the Office that, though Vice-Chancellors UEW. To him, knowing the history of the Registrar on 0332322269 periodically address convocation of the University should be of and the University Community, not great importance to us because

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 18 STAFF ACTIVITIES MR. HENRY OKAI ARYEETEY DESIGNED THE LOGO FOR THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF LIGHT- GHANA, 2015

The logo for the international Year of Light- Ghana 2015 was designed by Mr. Henry Okai Aryeetey of the Department of Art Education University of Education, Winneba.

The design originates from an adinkra symbol. The from a particle symbolizes the interrelationship between adinkra symbol has evolved into a Ghanaian national matter and energy. The rainbow signifies the ideas of artistic heritage which portrays traditional wisdom. all delegates with different cultures and backgrounds, Its importance and usage have reached beyond the coming together to discuss and deliberate on issues of borders of Ghana. concern for humankind.

At the centre of the logo is the adinkra symbol ‘ewia The inscription- ‘International Year of Light’ written above kokroko’ meaning ‘the mighty sun’. The sun is a body the adinkra symbol and Ghana-2015 seen at the bottom crucial to life and its sustenance. The rays of the sun respectively connotes the name of the conference and projecting in several directions imply the many and varied the venue of the conference for that year. The navy blue ways the sun affects the earth. At the core of the ‘ewia colour of ‘ewia kokroko’ signifies the attributes of light kokroko’ are three motifs. In the centre right are revolving as vitality, renewal and enlightenment. particles that constitute matter. In the centre left, is a design of vegetation, which signifies the renewal and restoration of energy. Finally, a beam of light emerging

TRANSPARENCIES: AN EXHIBITION HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA

n exhibition dubbed Transparencies works she indicated were fuelled by Professor Anthony Afful-Broni (Pro-Vice- Awas held on April 21, 2015 at the the ideas of many thinkers including Chancellor), Dr. Christopher Akwaa- forecourt of the Main Administration Jean Baudrillard, Walter Benjamin, John Mensah (Registrar), Dr. Theophilus S. block of the University of Education, Berger, Nicholas Mirzoeff and Gillian Ackorlie (Finance Officer), Mr. Viscount Winneba by Madam Selasi Awusi Sosu Rose.Her poetic accompaniment, it was B. Buer (Librarian), Miss Sena Dake of the Department of Art Education. noted, was composed to actualize in (Internal Auditor) Professor Mary Transparencies, the organizer said words, the confluence of memories, P. Dzansi-McPalm (Dean, School of were a poetic intersection of painting experiences and the aspirations of Creative Arts), Dr. Edinam K. Avoke and sculpture through photography. our existence. (Head, Department of Art Education), According to Madam Sosu, in painting her colleague lecturers in the four and photography, blurred lines reveal At the exhibition were staff of the departments that make up the School intangibilities of our existence in University of Education, Winneba, of Creative Arts, for their support. Classic, Crystals, Living creatures, The students from first and second cycle beginning and the end, Blues, Fire fire, institutions in Winneba, students of the Menses, Cosmopolitan, Mixed emotions, University of Education, Winneba, and Opus, Mystique ... friends of the Artist.She was thankful to She said her interest in non-traditional the management team of the University sculpture media led her to the medium of Education, Winneba, in particular, of GLASS - a material widely recognized Professor Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw as the material of the future. The (Vice-Chancellor), Rev. Father Associate

19 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 STAFF ACTIVITIES TEACHERS CALLED UPON TO BREAK THE CULTURE OF SILENCE…

Teacher in Ghana have been called the awareness, understanding and adequate attention to factors upon to break the culture of silence on appreciation displayed for the vital affecting teacher effectiveness, issues bothering on their professional contribution that teachers make to such as policies on training, development. Prof. Anamuah-Mensah education and development. recruitment,deployment, the Director of the Institute for management, assessment and Educational Research and Innovation This year’s celebration was on professional development, and Studies bemoaned the current situation the theme, empowering teachers, in which teachers voices are heard only building sustainable societies, • Society need to listen to teachers when they fight for salary increment. mobilizing for a roadmap 2030 for more. Speaking at the maiden interaction Teachers. session with Heads of Schools and Professor Anamuah-Mensah stated To teachers, Prof. Anamuah-Mensah representatives from the Ghana that the celebration of this year’s encouraged them to Education Service (GES) to mark WTD comes just after the World Teachers Day, Prof. Anamuah- the adoption of the new Sustain- • increased their voices on the Mensah stated that, teachers need able Development Goals (SGDs) in direction on Education 2030, to be celebrated because they hold September in New York. To him, it society together. is a unique opportunity to recall • create more awareness on the the key role that teachers should importance of empowering Early World Teachers’ Day, held annually on play in the new education agenda. Childhood Education teachers October 5 since 1994, was set aside to It is therefore important that: - for building a strong foundation commemorate teachers’ organizations for quality learning throughout worldwide. Its aim is to mobilize • more efforts is put into providing life, and support for teachers and to ensure sufficiently qualified, motivated that the needs of future generations and supported teachers by the • Work towards the licensing of will continue to be met by teachers. end of 2030, their members. According to UNESCO, World Teachers’ Day represents a significant token of • education systems pay

PROF. ANAMUAH-MENSAH ADVOCATES NATIONAL POLICY ON DISTANCE EDUCATION ormer Vice-Chancellor of the University of tertiary education – a situation he said was worrying. Education, Winneba, Prof. Jophus Anamuah-Mensah In a report by the central regional correspondent Fis advocating a national policy on distance education. of JoyFm, Richard Kwadwo Nyarko, the Professor is According to him, universities in the country should reported to have said that both public and private push government to institute the policy to expand tertiary institutions must “adopt distance learning access to tertiary education. He was speaking at an as an alternative mode of instruction.” Education Forum at the University of Cape Coast. The educationist expressed regret that just 12% of students leaving senior high school has access to

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STAFF AT THE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE URGED TO JEALOUSLY GUARD THE IMAGE OF UEW

Education, Winneba which seek to ensure he is always protected. to produce serviceable people Finally, former protocol drivers Mr. for mother Ghana. Wisdom Seshie, Assistant Transport Officer, Mr. Dominic Essel and Mr. The Assistant Registrar at the Isaac Acquah shared experiences Mr. Steve v. Kamassah Office of the Vice-Chancellor, with the Vice-Chancellor’s drivers. Mr. Emmanuel Agyin-Birikorang, Participants at the refresher/ speaking on the topic “Work Ethics, orientation programme included he Deputy Registrar in-charge of Staff in and Outside the Office” reminded the Senior / Administrative Training, Mr. Steve van Kamassah, has urged participants to exercise a lot Assistants, Drivers and Stewards Staff at the Vice-Chancellor’s office at the T of discretion with information at the Vice-Chancellors Residence. University of Education, Winneba to jealously handling and dissemination. He guard the image of the University. He was encouraged participants to work speaking on the topic “Projecting a good image all the time to make their boss of the University of Education, Winneba” at a succeed, than just for their pay. refresher/orientation programme oraganised for the staff on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. On Security Issues, the Assistant Registrar, Security Operations, Mr. He informed participants that, the Office of Samuel Okai took participants the Vice-Chancellor is the embodiment of the through daily security routines they image of the University. He therefore encouraged must observe in the Office, at the them to provide service in such a manner that Residency and on the VC’s Vehicles portrays the very values of the University of

should see your graduate students this will avoid delays. DEAN ENCOURAGES as your colleagues”, he said. He also advised staff to patronize Professor Asiedu-Addo made these the Faculty Seminars organized LECTURERS TO SEE comments when he interacted every fortnight and present papers GRADUATE STUDENTS with academic staff of the faculty for peer review by colleagues. on his assumption of duty as the At the meeting, the Dean took AS COLLEAGUES Dean of the Faculty. advantage to also have an interaction with non-teaching he Dean of the Faculty of Science Education, He further advised all staff to staff of the Faculty and advised Professor Samuel Kwasi Asiedu-Addo has keep writing and also publish in them to be diligent in their work Tencouraged lecturers of the Faculty to internationally reputable journals and play their roles effectively to create more time for the graduate students in order to progress in their career. move the faculty forward. Present whose work they supervise. This will enable He encouraged all academic staff at the meeting were Heads of the Faculty to improve on its graduate turn to follow laid down procedure Departments at the Faculty and out rate which has been low in some of the in submitting their applications the Faculty Officer. departments in the Faculty. To do this, “you for promotion. According to him,

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DEPARTMENT OF GRAPHIC DESIGN WELCOME FRESHERS WITH AN EXHIBITION

As part of activities to welcome freshers to the Department of Graphic Education, the department organised an exhibition of works of their seniors.

Continued on page 23

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 22 DEPARTMENT OF GRAPHIC DESIGN WELCOME FRESHERS WITH AN EXHIBITION

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UEW MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL-CHILD

two day event was held at the College of Agriculture Ms. Obaapanin Adu Oforiwaa, Ag. Director of the Gender Education (CAGRIC), Mampong to mark this year’s Mainstreaming Directorate, UEW reflected on the achievement AInternational Day of the Girl-Child on the 9th and of the Directorate which seeks to encourage more female 10th of October, 2015. The theme for the celebration participation in academia over the past ten years. She was “The power of the Adolescent Girl, vision for 2030”. encouraged the girls to use the power of their youth The programme brought together over 150 girls from positively to contribute to their own development for selected Senior High Schools in Mampong. These were the future. Amaniampong senior High School, St. Monica’s Senior The celebration was climaxed with a themed walk along High School, St. Joseph Seminary Senior High School the principal streets of Mampong to sensitize and educate and participants from CAGRIC. peers in the community.

The opening day was the official launching and the Key personalities who participated in the walk included: sharing of career experiences by mentors. Professor Kofi Agyarko, Dean Faculty of Science Education; In her opening statement Mrs. Victoria Norgbey, a consultant Dr. Richard Kuffour, Head of Department, Environmental to the NICHE project of CAGRIC encouraged the girls Health and Sanitation; Dr. Evelyn Ahiale, Gender Desk to strive hard at their potentials by being supportive Officer, CAGRIC; Ms. Obaapanin Adu Oforiwaa, Ag. Director, of each other. Gender Directorate; Mrs Janice Dwomoh, Lecturer; Mrs Victoria Norgbey, Consultant.

CHSS OFFERS HEARING SCREENING FOR COMMUNITIES

r. Yaw Nyadu Offei, an audiologist at the Centre for Hearing and Speech Services (CHSS) and the Acting Head of the DDepartment of Special Education of the University of Education, Winneba, has advised Ghanaians to abstain from self-medication and use of unapproved drugs that could affect their sense of hearing. He reiterated the importance and functions of the ear and stressed the need to ensure the effective management of disease conditions affecting the ear. Dr. Nyadu Offei made these comments during a sensitisation and free ear screening for inhabitants of Breman Nwomaso in the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District of the Central Region.

Dr. Yaw Nyadu Offei seriously advised against the use of sticks and cotton buds to soothe irritating ears. He asked that ear problems should rather be reported to the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) nurses or medical facilities for professional advice and attention.

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 24 FACULTY/DEPT/SECTION UNIT ACTIVITIES of Education, Winneba, and Hearing Centre to give quality healthcare to PUPILS BENEFIT FROM pupils to ensure sound education.

HEARING SCREENING Eighty (80) pupils were screened at the Salvation Army School for the Deaf to remove obstruction in the EXERCISES ear canals, which can cause pains, itching and discomfort. It will also help the audiologists and upils in selected schools in the the pupils, and these are likely to the teachers to know the current Agona East and West Districts in the affect their academic performance hearing levels of hearing impaired Central Region have benefited from or daily activities. P pupils for monitoring and educational a three day hearing screening exercise. management in the country. “You can see. Teachers of these In all, 444 pupils and 15 teachers The exercise was organised by the Agona schools are happy and appreciate the totalling 459 were screened in the Duakwa Salvation Army Community Based work done by the team and we will three schools in the Agona East District Rehabilitation project for persons with continue assisting these vulnerable and Agona West municipality. disability in collaboration with Centre children across Ghana”, he added. He urged the public to contact the for Hearing and Speech Services (CHSS) Dr. Yaw Nyadu Offei also advised University of Education (Centre for at the Department of Special Education teachers, parents and families to hearing and speech Services), Box (SPED) of the University of Education, be patient with pupils/children who 25 Winneba or Email: ynyaduoffei@ Winneba. react slowly or who may not react gmail.com OR [email protected] appropriately to tasks that demand for more enquiries and successful Dr. Yaw Nyadu Offei, the head of the Centre answers and said Ghanaians should Tympanometry, Counselling Services, for Hearing Speech Services, UEW who collaborate with the Centre to help Pure Tone Audiometric Test, Hearing is also an audiologist, in his situational address these challenges. Aid fitting and Repair, Ear impression reports on the exercise conducted at the and Mould Making as well as Basic Agona – Nsaba Methodist B Primary, Agona Mr. Allan Affedzie, the Agona East Ear Care services. Duakwa Salvation Army Basic School and District Coordinator for Special and Agona Swedru Salvation Army School for Inclusive Education said, poor parental the Deaf on 27th, 28th, 29th, July 2015 attitude and the lack of quality welfare said, the exercise was to identify ear and for the children sometimes makes it hearing problems among the pupils early difficult to identify the early signs of enough to be able to intervene. hearing challenges among the pupils and called for urgent attitudinal He said, in Ghana, several people both change to help improve educational adults and children are living with standard in the district. hearing difficulties that may be interfering significantly with the academic performance At Agona – Duakwa, the headmaster or day-to-day activities. Nonetheless, of Salvation Army Basic School, Mrs. most parents, guardians and teachers are Lydia Frimpomaa Boateng, thanked not aware of these problems, therefore the team for the exercise and said; punish these children wrongly. screening for hearing and vision should be carried out at least twice in “This exercise is meant to bring such a year in order to promote effective problems and based on our results; we teaching and learning in schools can educate the teachers, pupils and their especially, in the remote areas in the families on hearing impairments and district.Mr. Kenneth I.K. Otutu, the their implications.During the screening, Rehabilitation Field Officer, Agona wax and other foreign materials were Nsaba Methodist “B”, said his outfit removed from the ear canals of most of will continue to partner the University

25 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 FACULTY/DEPT/SECTION UNIT ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION HOLDS ONE-DAY STAKEHOLDERS’ WORKSHOP ON ITS PROGRAMMES he Department of Special teaching extended to the corporate Proposal for Consideration Education organized a one- world with Quality Assurance process The Director, Mr. Boateng, advocated Tday stakeholders’ workshop built in every step of the educational for the development of a standard on their departmental programme process. This would ensure that, the National Sign Language in Ghana with the Ghana Education Service aspirations of the curriculum were not and committed the Department of on July 14, 2015 at the conference only for academic delivery by staff but Special Education to spearhead this room – Professor N. Pecku Building. also satisfied stakeholders’ interest development. He proposed that the The aim of the workshop was to provide to make programmes relevant. He course on Sign Language interpretation an avenue for the Ghana Education indicated that, parents, employers and should be extended and expanded to Service to make inputs for reviewing the government, now demand accountability, provide more effective sign language curriculum of the department towards professional standard of Service and interpretation to assist teachers who the re-accreditation of programmes high quality education from Universities. handled children with Special Needs. in the Department. Awareness of this development was Further, he proposed that priority the organization of the Forum. should be given to applicants who were Welcome address by Chairman, Professor in a position to handle the teaching George Kankam, Dean, Faculty of Address by Mr. Anthony Boateng, of Mathematics, Science, French, and Educational Studies Director, Special Education Division, Ghanaian Language, ICT as well as In his welcome address, the chairman Ghana Education Service Vocational/Technical skills among – Professor George Kankam, Dean of The Director of the Special Education children with sensory challenges. He the Faculty of Educational Studies of Division of the Ghana Education Service urged, the Department to inculcate the University of Education, Winneba was happy about the timeliness of the students with skills and attitudes for indicated that, the importance of workshop since the country was at the handling children with Special Needs. education to the development of an verge of up-scaling the concept and individual, the nation and the society practice of Inclusive Education in an Delivery by Dr. Samuel Kweku Hayford, could not be over-emphasized. He approach towards the education of Head, Department of Special Education, indicated that, the Faculty had for the the children with Special Needs. He Winneba past twenty years developed varied indicated that a policy document on Briefing the gathering, Dr. Samuel programmes to meet the varied needs the concept and practice of Inclusive Hayford indicated that the Department of its clientele and also in line with Education had been developed and of Special Education had been the new legislation in the area of was awaiting Ministerial endorsement. committed to Training competent Inclusive Education in Ghana. Besides, He also said an implementation plan professional teachers with special the Faculty had been engaged at as well as standards and guidelines needs education bias for all levels various fore to provide technical for the concept and practice had been of education, conducting national support, advice and suppliers for developed. research (e.g. HIV/AIDS & special Special Education delivery in Ghana. He revealed that the concept would schools), disseminating knowledge require a new teacher with the skills through publications, contributing to The chairman stated that, in the to deal with the complex challenges development of policy and development development of academic programmes, that the classroom and the school on Inclusive Education Policy and the Faculty was mindful of the environment would pose. engaging in ear screening of pupils University’s mission and vision in Ghana and providing a Resource to prepare graduates who are Challenge centre for Students with Disabilities in professionally qualified teachers The Director indicated that one critical the University and other Institutions with strong competence not only in challenge identified by the Division of Learning. practical training but also in preparation was the issue of the Sign Language for lifelong learning and the world used in the School system. There Programmes of work. was no standard or National Sign Dr. Hayford outlined the following He stressed that the concept and Language teaching and practice. as programmes of the Department: practice of the professionalism of

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 26 FACULTY/DEPT/SECTION UNIT ACTIVITIES •PhD in Special Education- research Attendance Unit, Department of Special •MPhil in Special Education Members from the Ghana Education Education •MPhil in Assessment in Special Service who were present at the Education workshop were: 6. Dr. Yao Yekple, Coordinator, •MPhil in Speech Therapy 1. Mr. Anthony Boateng, Director, Intellectually Disabled Unit •MSc. in Audiology Special Education Division, Ghana •MEd in Special Education Education Service, Accra 7. Mr. Samuel Amoako-Gyimah, •Post Graduate Diploma in E-Audiology Resource Centre, Department •Post Graduate Diploma in Braille 2. Mr. Seth Nyame, Unit Head, of Special Education •Post Graduate Diploma in Sign Education of the Visually Impaired, Language Ghana Education Service 8. Mrs. Florence Mensah, Lecturer/ •B.Ed. in Special Education 3. Mr. Bukari Mohammed, Officer- Examinations Officer, Department •B.Ed. in Community Based in-Charge, Inclusive Education, of Special Education Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Special Education Division, Ghana •Diploma in Community Based Education Service, Accra 9. Mr. Daniel Fobi, Sign Language Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Interpreter, Department of Special •Diploma in Sign Language 4. Ms. Veronica Adom, Rep. Curriculum Education •Certificate in Sign Language Research and Development Division, Ghana Education, Accra 10. Mr. Henry Kojo Kpodo, Faculty New Programmes Officer, Faculty of Educational Dr. Hayford also outlined the following 5. Mr. Thomas Patrick Otaah, Deputy Studies. as new programmes the Department Director, Special Education Division, intends to develop: Ghana Education Service, Accra 11. Mrs. Dorothy Denson, Senior Administrative Assistant, 6. Mr. Nathan Pecku, Assistant Department of Special Education •Executive Master’s Degree in Sign Director, Special Education Language Division, Ghana Education •Executive Master’s Degree in Transition Service, Accra Programme •Executive Master’s Degree in CBR 7. Nana Yaw Sarfo-Kantanka, Rep. Programme Management Teacher Education Division, Ghana •Executive Master’s Degree in Education Service, Accra Rehabilitation Counselling •Executive Master’s Degree in Family Members from the University of Therapy Education, Winneba who were present at the workshop were: Other programmes 1. Professor George Kankam, Dean, •MPhil in Creative Art Therapy Faculty of Educational Studies •MPhil in Occupational Therapy 2. Professor Denkyira, Fulbrigt Scholar, Department of Special •Short Courses Education Ü Parents’ support services Ü Project management 3. Dr. Yaw Nyadu Offei, Coordinator, Ü Sign language Centre for Speech and Hearing Ü Behaviour management Services, Department of Special Education Dr. Hayford concluded that the Department had remained focused 4. Dr. Samuel Kweku Hayford, Head, with respect to its mandate and Department of Special Education contributed significantly in reshaping the education system of the country. 5. Dr. Alexander Mills Oppong, Coordinator, Hearing Impaired

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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY EDUCATION CELEBRATES MAIDEN NATIONAL HISTORY DAY

the theme “Leadership and Legacy in History” at a forum to celebrate the maiden edition of National History Day organized by the Department of History Education, University of Education, Winneba on March 5, 2015.

Nana Kobena Nketsia V was of the view that African leaders must have a full understanding of the history and culture in which they operate in order to provide effective leadership. Understanding the history and culture of the area in which a leader operates is panacea to successful leadership and also provides the foundation for leaving a lasting legacy.

Professor Kofi Darkwah painted a bright future for History Education in Ghana. He debunked the notion that students who study History do not get good jobs he Omanhene of the Essikado Traditional Area, Nana after school. He said the best students in academia are Kobena Nketsia V, who is also a History scholar those who read history and therefore urged students at the Department of History of the University of T and teachers to show interest in the study and teaching Cape Coast, has intimated that until Ghanaians become of History. Professor Darkwah defined History as“what culturally emancipated, Ghana would continue to be one does and not what one studies” frozen in the colonial time dimensions.

He said, despite the nation’s independence, almost all the state institutions are colonial based and has a colonial style of doing things. The Omanhene was speaking on

DISTANCE EDUCATION NOW AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE GHANAIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM rof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw, Gabon; into the university. According Matriculation at the Southern Sector Vice-Chancellor of the to him, currently, four of the nine public For the 2013/2014 academic year, PUniversity of Education, universities in Ghana in addition to a the University of Education, Winneba Winneba on Tuesday, February number of private tertiary institutions enrolled a total of 6,050 students 24, 2015 observed that, gradually, are spearheading its advancement. into its undergraduate distance Distance Education is becoming This he believes is in response to education programmes in Basic an integral part of the Ghanaian the changing economic and social Education. This is made up of the education system. realities which have made it difficult following: for many people and professionals to This was during the official admission pursue courses in the conventional of 8958 distance education students University setting. and 74 international students from

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 28 FACULTY/DEPT/SECTION UNIT ACTIVITIES Programme Registered Students Diploma in Basic Education 1967 Diploma in Early Childhood Education 344 Diploma in Management Studies 124 Diploma in Accounting Studies 79 Post Diploma (B.Ed) in Basic Education 4228 Post Diploma (B.Ed) in Early Childhood Education 280 Bachelor of Business Admin in Accounting Studies 557 Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management 455 Technical and Vocational Education Programmes (TVET) 809

Masters Programmes by Distance A total of 115 were admitted for one-year Master of Education in Mathematics, Science, English and Mentorship programmes by Distance. Below is the break down:

Programme Registered Students M. Ed English Education 19 M. Ed Mathematics Education 14 M. Ed Science Education 24 M. Ed Mentorship 58

2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN ENGLISH WITH PEDAGOGY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS or the 2014/15 academic year, like their colleagues pursuing similar the academics, he expect them to at the close of registration, a programmes as regular students. be honest and not allow anyone to Ftotal of 74 international students He therefore entreat them to stay do their assignments for them nor from Gabon had registered for the focused on the programme; study try to cheat in examinations. 2-year Diploma in English Education diligently to complete successfully with Pedagogy. and on schedule to justify the time As you engage in learning at a and money they will be investing into distance, you must carefully adopt Addressing the Students, Prof. Akwasi it. Your success he said “should be an appropriate strategies that can assist Asabere-Ameyaw reminded them, a attraction and a motivation to your you to perform better. great deal of resources have gone colleagues who are yet to decide on into ensuring that the UEW distance enrolling on the programme.” education programmes are of the same He further advised them to seek the standard as the regular programmes. support of their families in order to And that, they will study courses and reduce their demands on their time take end of semester examinations just and other resources. In pursuit of

29 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 FACULTY/DEPT/SECTION UNIT ACTIVITIES PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR OPENS IEDE CONFERENCE MARKING

marking was chaired by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Rev. Fr. Prof Anthony Afful-Broni. In his Keynote Address, the Pro-Vice Chancellor underscored the importance of examinations, noting that examinations serve as avenues for students to review what they have learnt as well as a tool for testing knowledge.

Rev. Fr. Prof Anthony Afful-Broni advised the examiners to be fair, firm, objective and consistent in scoring, and advised them to desist from tendencies that might undermine fairness. He encouraged them to engage in rich intellectual debate on the subject areas to help improve educational development in the country. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor assured examiners that Management of the University was ever prepared to handle their concerns with the needed attention. In his welcome address, Prof. Edward Kwame Asante, Director of the Institute pointed out that Distance Education delivery had become competitive among sister tertiary institutions. He therefore encouraged tutors on the programme to continue to lend their support to IEDE in its quest to provide quality Distance Education delivery in Ghana. He also encouraged the examiners to work within the time frame for the objective of the Conference to be achieved.

Dr. (Mrs) Salome Essuman, the Head, Centre for Distance Education, advised examiners to stick to the rules of the Conference Marking and encouraged them to Rev. Fr. Prof. A. Afful -Broni contribute meaningfully to enrich the exercise. Mr. Francis Akrono, the Acting Deputy Registrar, College of he Institute for Educational Development & Extension Languages Education welcomed the examiners to the (IEDE) of UEW organised a Conference Marking of Conference Marking. In all, seventy-eight examiners Tthe end of first semester examination scripts at the took part in the programme. College of Languages Education, Ajumako, UEW from 4th to 14th January 2015. The conference marking was held to ensure timely release of the first semester examination results of Distance Education students to ensure that the Second Session of the 19th Congregation comes off as planned in April 2015. The Conference marking brought together selected examiners on the distance education programme from the 27 Study Centres of UEW/IEDE The opening ceremony for the 10 days conference

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 30 GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG The INVESTITURE OF THIRD VICE-CHANCELLOR 2015

31 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 The INVESTITURE OF THIRD VICE-CHANCELLOR 2015

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 32 DONATIONS INFINIX SUPPORTS UEW CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

football team representing UEW in the upcoming GUSA games in January 2016. As a precursor to that, the company wishes to motivate athletes representing the University at the 20th Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) annual cross country competition.

Receiving the items on behalf of management, the Registrar, Dr. C. Y. Akwaa-Mensah thanked them for the gesture. He was particularly excited about the intent of the company to support the University football team in the upcoming GUSA games to be hosted here at the The Ghana branch of Infinix, a smartphone company on University of Education, Winneba in January 2016. The Friday, November 6, 2015 made a donation to support the Registrar further used the opportunity to encourage the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) Cross Country athletes to host and fairly win GUSA cross country race Team. T-Shirts, some books and Christmas hats were scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2015. donated to the team. Making the presentation, the Marketing Manager, Dennis Laryea said, the company has intentions to support the UEW RECEIVES HEARING AIDS

Research Assistant and had come at an opportune time and philanthropist Miss Ilona would be used for its intended purpose. A Westphal of the Europa – Universitat Flensburg of Germany Dr. Nyadu Offei, The Head of The has donated hearing aids to the Centre Centre who was also present said, for Hearing and Speech Services of UEW being a teaching institution is the Department of Special Education, so much interested in making follow- University of Education, Winneba. Miss up into the schools to find out how Westphal said the donation is a result the hearing aids were being used of her desire to support the Centre to improve teaching and learning. to meet the demand of its clients. Present at the short ceremony were Mr. Emmanuel K. Akyeampong of the Mr. Emmmanuel K. Akyeampong Department of Special Education (Rehabilitation Coordinator), Mr. Collins received the items on behalf of the Sesi (An Audiologist), Mrs. Doreen Centre. He intimated that hearing Amponsah-Kusi (Senior Nursing Officer) aids were very expensive, making it and Miss Edna Offei (a Nurse Intern). difficult for lots of people to afford. He thanked Miss Westphal for the kind gesture. He said, the donation

33 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 DONATIONS HOCKEY FARMS SPORTS LTD DONATES TO HPERS DEPARTMENT

ockey Farms Sports on Monday The Head of Department of HPERS join the alumni to contribute their part July 27, 2015 presented 150 who described Mr. Frimpong as a to the development of UEW.Receiving Hpieces of hockey sticks, 300 philanthropist indicated that, this is the items, the Finance Officer, Dr. S. hockey balls and 60 pieces of training not the first time the department is Akorli, was grateful to the Hockey verse to the Department of Health, receiving from him. He praised his farms and especially to Mr. Frimpong. Physical Education, Recreation and initiative and hope others will emulate To him, Mr. Frimpong has lived up to Sports (HPERS) at the University of him and donate to support their work. his believe that, individuals in society Education, Winneba. He used the occasion to inform the need to render service above service. delegation of the upcoming GUSA Making the presentation, the founder games to be hosted by the University He further urged the Department to Mr. Frimpong who is currently a and plans to develop a hockey pitch take very good care of the material student at the Department of Health, for the institution. and use them in such a way that, Physical Education, Recreation and when the donors return, they will Sports (HPERS) at the University of Standing in the stead of the Registrar, be encouraged to even give more. Education, Winneba said the company the University Relations Officer, Mr. Hockey Farms Ltd has branches in is distributing hockey equipment in Andy Agordah said picking from the Ghana and Kenya and are in the collaboration with the Ghana Hockey name of the company, it suggest an process of starting same at Nigeria Association to all regions of Ghana. entity that is cultivating hockey and South Africa. This is to encourage The donation to the University he from scratch till it blossoms as the young players to love the game and observed is in recognition of the University is doing in all aspects of its provide them the opportunity to play role it is playing in the training of work including the cultivating of its outside their home countries. personnel to man sports and hockey alumni. He encouraged Mr. Frimpong for that matter in the country. to continue to support the institution and also tell other colleagues of his to

DONATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO SCHOOLS

he Department of Early Childhood Education, along made with regard to the KG curriculum and therefore, with Childhood Care Education Students Association consisted of charts, shells, counters, a mobile shop, a Tof Ghana, (CCESAG) and the Basic Schools Unit, UEW, roll-on story monitor, a thatched house, assorted fruits presented assorted instructional materials (teaching and and vegetables, to mention a few. learning materials) for Early Childhood Care to 3 schools in the Effutu Municipality on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. The The Acting Director for UEW Basic Schools Unit and schools are Unipra South Campus KG, Winneba Presby KG Patron of CCESAG, Mrs. Olivia Asante, who presented and the Banisters’ Early Childhood Centre, Unipra North. the materials, hinted that, donation of instructional materials to schools has been an annual affair; therefore, The instructional materials were designed by students the Department would continue to offer its assistance. from the Department of Early Childhood Education and In view of the fact that the Department was helping to with support from the Department. The materials were improve teaching Continued on page 35

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 34 DONATIONS and learning in basic schools and beyond, it was also from the Department. He promised that the instructional rendering service to the community. materials would be put to good use. Mrs. Asante appealed to the teachers to make their lessons Accompanying the Acting Director was a Lecturer at the interesting and more meaningful by using instructional Department of Early Childhood Education, Mrs. Justina materials more often. “You can use them to teach numeracy, Adu, Representatives of CCESSAG, Mr. Christian Asante literacy and environmental studies. You can use them in Frimpong and Emelia Adjepong and an Administrative story-telling, conversation, and illustrations among others. Assistant, UEW Basic Schools, Mr. Ansah. You can also introduce different teaching and learning Receiving the instructional materials on behalf of the materials for different lessons in order to refresh the Schools were Head teachers:- Ms. Joyce Fianu Gaintu, children’s memory,” she continued. Unipra South A & B, Mrs. Marian Yacoba Fynn, Unipra South C, Mr. Paul Boakye Antwi, Presby Primary & KG, The Acting Director urged the teachers to call on staff of and his Assistant, Mr. Kingsford Otwe, and Mrs. Rebecca the Department whenever they have difficulty in using Aidoo, Unipra North, Primary and KG. any of the instructional materials. A Training Officer at the Municipal Education Office, GES, Mr. Seth Panwum on behalf of the Municipal Director of Education, GES, and all the Head teachers thanked the Department for their generous act, stating further that, the schools would be looking forward to receiving more STUDENTS FROM OSLO COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DONATE TO 3 BASIC SCHOOLS tudents and teachers from Oslo of Education, who are assigned to what would be taught. College of Education have donated some selected basic schools in the Emma Frimpong, Headmistress, UNIPRA Steaching and learning materials Effutu Municipality. These students South Inclusive Primary, thanked IRPAD worth 6,000 Norwegian Krones to 3 get so acquainted that when they go for the donation and gave the assurance schools in the Effutu Municipality back, they decide to raise funds to help that the materials would be put to on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the North support the schools with teaching and good use. She hoped Dr. Ahmed K. Campus. learning materials. Last year, he said, Amihere, a lecturer at the Department The schools are Synclaire International, they raised some money and gave the of Basic Education would visit the Family Care Nursery and Kindergarten Directorate strict instructions to buy schools and take the pupils through and University Practice Inclusive Primary, teaching and learning materials for the use of the learning materials, South Campus. the schools involved. from time to time.

The Director for International Relations The Director urged the pupils to listen He other representatives were Rose and Public Affairs Directorate (IRPAD), attentively to their parents, teachers Blankson, Headmistress, Synclaire UEW, Prof. Yaw Ofosu-Kusi, who and most of all learn hard so that, in International and Mary Sackey Yarney, presented the items on their behalf the next 10 to 15 years, they would Family Care Nursery and Kindergarten. said, the donation was just to thank become better citizens to move the Present at the short ceremony was the schools for giving Oslo students country forward. Mr. Andy Agordah, Senior Assistant the opportunity to do their internship Registrar, IRPAD and some teachers with them.According to Prof. Ofosu- He hoped the materials would help the from the basic schools. Kusi, every year, UEW receives 1 or 2 teachers teach what they are supposed female students from the Oslo College to teach, and help the students learn

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Presenting the items to the School, the lecturer of the course, Mr. Kofi Bentum Wilson who led the delega- tion to make the donation, said, the donation was in LEVEL 300 ICT STUDENTS response to problems and needs the class identified during an educational trip to the school.The class rep. DONATE TO CAPE COAST Mr. Daniel Oti said some of the students in the class and the lecturer for the course personally contributed SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF to the donation. “The Department itself did not have the resources to engage in such a philanthropic activ- ity”, he added. He used the opportunity to thank his colleagues for undertaking such gesture

The Assistant Headmaster, who received the items on The “ICTE363: Technology in Special Education” class of the behalf of the school, thanked the class and encour- Department of Information and Communications Technology aged stakeholders in education to emulate the kind Education donated items worth over two thousand cedis gesture.The delegation was welcomed with poem (GHȼ 2000.00) to the Cape Coast School for the Deaf on recitals, “All hope is not lost” and “Disability is not Saturday, May 23, 2015. inability” by the hearing impaired students and songs by the visually impaired students. The items included two sets of desktop computers, a hair dryer, an embroidery machine for sewing, special educa- tion software and stationery sets (Board markers, pencils and pens). OLD STUDENTS OF STC DONAT BOOKS TO UEW r. Tony Eghan and Dr. (Mrs.) her friends called to say they were appreciation to the Eghan family for E. Eghan, old students of the shipping some books to their alma their generosity. ‘These books, would Derstwhile Specialist Training matter, now UEW. Accordingly, she add to the University’s resources whilst College, (STC) have donated 18 boxes informed the Pro Vice Chancellor, contributing to learning and research. of books to the University of Education, and went ahead to do whatever Books are very critical elements that Winneba (UEW) on Thursday, May 7, was necessary, to convey the books we need in our work and we can never 2015, at Administration Block, North from the harbour to the University. have more than enough’’, the Pro VC Campus. Dr. Tony and Dr. Mrs. Eghan who left said. the shores of Ghana somewhere in His donation of assortment of books the 80’s, are now on retirement from He also commended Mrs. Agyekum for Home Economics, Education, Acadia University in Nova Scotia and for the role she played in getting Mathematics, Physical Education, Mount St. Vincent University (MVSU) the books to the University and and Early Childhood and Social in Canada respectively, where they representing her friends as well.The Studies programmes has been sent studied for their doctorate degrees, Pro Vice-Chancellor urged others to to the University Library.Making she declared. emulate their example adding that, the presentation on behalf of the ‘they were here years ago but have Eghans, Mrs. Josephine Osei Agyekum, Receiving the donation on behalf not forgotten the institution’. a retired Senior Lecturer from the of the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro University of Education, Winneba Vice-Chancellor of the University of who was a classmate of theirs at Education, Rev. Fr. Assoc. Prof. Anthony S.T.C. said, somewhere last year, Afful-Broni expressed the University’s

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 36 DONATIONS SPED DONATE BOOKS TO 4 SELECTED SCHOOLS IN WINNEBA team from the Reading Resource Centre under of books and school supplies from Sharon Ursla, a the Department of Special Education (SPED), partner from Reading Association International so the A University of Education, Winneba (UEW) together Department found it necessary to donate some of the with some officers from the Municipal Education Office, books to less endowed schools within the Municipality. Winneba on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, donated assorted reading books and school supplies to 4 selected schools On how the selection was done, Ms. Mensah said, a in Winneba. partner with the Reading Clinic and a Resource teacher Schools that benefitted from the donation are to set within the Municipal Education Office, Mr. Adu Gyamfi, up miniature libraries to support children with reading helped identify schools within the Municipality that problems and conduct library sessions to help improve were not benefitting from the Reading Resource Centre their performance. The schools are Ntakorfam Primary due to their location. Mr. Adu Gyamfi (who was with and JHS, Osubonpayin Primary and JHS, African Christian the SPED team) would be the resource person for Mission Primary and JHS and Esuekyire Primary and JHS. the libraries and would be visiting the schools from time to time. Ms. Florence Akua Mensah, a lecturer and leader of the Head teachers for the beneficiary schools thanked the SPED team said, the Virginia State University, U.S.A., donors and promised to help the children develop good under the International Reading Association had been reading skills. collaborating with SPED to organize reading workshops, teach reading technology and other techniques for Accompanying the SPED team, were two interns at the teachers and students of Basic schools in Winneba. Reading Resource Centre, Comfort Ama Agbedoe and Through the collaboration, the Reading Clinic which Rita Nipaa Antwi, Level 400 Students. was the idea of Mrs. Comfort Boison, (a retired lecturer The Municipal Education Office team was made up at the Department) was established and manned by of the Municipal Director, Mrs. Hilda Hagan Mensah, SPED. The Reading Clinic, now known as the Reading Coordinator for Special Educational Needs (SENCO), Resource Centre serves teachers and students of Basic Charles Afenya Mantey, Training Officer, Seth Emmanuel Schools located around the University Panwun and Coordinator for Technical Vocational She said, the Reading Resource Centre received stock Education, Nathaniel Annan Nunoo.

SPORTS UEW DOMINATE THE MEN AND WOMEN 20TH GUSA CROSS COUNTRY RACE he male and female cross country the North Campus of the University of (KNUST), University of Development teams of the University of Education, Winneba, Winneba.The eight Studies (U.D.S.), University of Mines TEducation, Winneba on Saturday, competing institutions were University and Technology (UMAT), University November 07, 2015, won gold each of Education, Winneba (U.E.W.), University of Professional Studies (U.P.S.A.) and in the 20th edition of the Ghana of Cape Coast (U.C.C.), University of the University of Energy and Natural Universities Sports Association (GUSA) Ghana, Legon (U.G.), Kwame Nkrumah Resource (U.E.N.R.) who participated Cross Country Race which took place at University of Science and Technology Continued on page 38

37 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 SPORTS for the first time in the GUSA Cross Beauty, Lizzy and the rest of the team. Emmanuel (U.C.C.), Justice Kwadzo Country. I know they will do their best.’ She also Quarshie (U.E.W), Laurent Gadosse The event which started around spoke about the forthcoming GUSA (U.G.), Akakiya Atampure (U.C.C.), 7:40 am, had participants, officials games saying, ‘We are preparing for Raphael Glemeti (U.C.C.), Francis and spectators gathering at the the GUSA games. We are building on A. Ayikambey (U.C.C.), Shafic Ali forecourt of the Prof. N. K. Peku the foundation (endurance) and we Mohammed (U.C.C.), David Balam building, North Campus, University are working hard to come on top in (U.G.) and Kunu Benjamin (U.E.W.) of Education, Winneba between the the GUSA games.’ respectively. hours of 6:00 am and 7:00 am. Some The women’s Cross Country Race which In his speech before the presentation athletes were spotted on the wet covered about eight kilometres, from of awards, Prof. Mawutor Avoke, the morning doing some exercises prior the main entrance of the University of Vice Chancellor of U.E.W, thanked to the commencement of the keenly Education, Winneba (North Campus) the organizers of the event for a job contested competition. through some suburbs in Winneba, well done and also welcomed all the featured a maximum of twelve athletes visiting high profile personalities The event started with the women’s and a minimum of seven from each of who graced the occasion with their cross country which saw athletes from the six institutions who participated presence. U.E.W., U.C.C., U.G., K.N.U.S.T., U.P.S.A., in the competition. and U.D.S., six institutions out of the Prof. Joseph Kwesi Ogah, president of the eight participating institutions who The first to tenth positions were Ghana Universities Sports Association had their female teams competing taken by Agnes Marmah of U.E.W., (GUSA) on his part thanked U.E.W. for in the Women Cross Country Race. Beauty Abini of U.E.W., Midido Yayra hosting the event saying this is a A controversy arose when Esther Mensah of U.G., Issifu Ramatu of U.C.C., sign of great things to come, making Adwubi of U.E.W. was disqualified Patience Akanwodjoa of U.C.C., Theresa reference to the GUSA games which from taking part in the race with Abeku of U.C.C., Marian PomaaDomfe comes off in January, 2016 at U.E.W. sources indicating that she failed to of U.C.C., Joycelyn Assafuah of U.G. He welcomed the University of Energy produce an identification card and her , Andoh Helina of U.P.S.A., and Hertty and Natural Resources (U.E.N.R.) who admission letter that would testify Duku of U.C.C respectively. were participating for the first time to the fact that she is a student of in the GUSA Cross Country Race. the U.E.W. The twelve kilometre men’s race started a little over 10:00am from the main The presentations of the trophies Esther who spoke to her team entrance of the UEW, Winneba, North were done by Prof. Mawutor Avoke mates later said, ‘I was not allowed Campus with all eight participating V.C., U.E.W., Prof. Domwini Dabire to participate in the race because institutions producing a team made Kuupole, V.C, U.C.C. and Prof. Ogah, of some documents I left at home. up of a maximum of eight athletes GUSA President to the athletes who This is the first time something like and a minimum of seven. took the first to tenth positionsin both this is happening to me, but I don’t Amidst cheers by spectators athletes men’s and women’s race with the blame anyone for this. My spirit is began to touch the finishing point gold and silver going to the overall with the team and I know God will with the first to tenth positions in female and male teams represented help them. It is not easy for me sitting the men’s Cross Country Race taken by the teams from the University of out of the race but I believe in Agnes, by Godwin Adukpo (U.E.W), Duah Cape Coast.

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 38 SPORTS

Scores

Women School Points Men School Points 1st U.C.C 44 1st U.C.C 40 2nd U.E.W 76 2nd U.E.W 58 3rd U.G 104 3rd U.G 89 4th K.N.U.S.T 168 4th K.N.U.S.T 188 5th U.P.S.A 205 5th U.D.S 252 6th U.D.S 259 6th U.D.S 262 7th U.M.A.T 297 8th U.E.N.R 304

UEW WOMEN HOCKEY TEAM WINS BRONZE AT THE 4TH WAUG GAMES

he University of Education, Winneba women hockey team won bronze medal at the 4th West Africa TUniversity games organized at the University of Nigeria, Nsuka, from October 19, to October 25, 2015. Presenting the team to the Registrar, Dr. C. Y. Akwaa- Mensah, the Chairman of the Amalgamated Sports Clubs, Dr. Vincent Adzalie-Mensah, informed him that, the team went to Nigeria and returned safely. He thanked the registrar for accepting to meet them and noted that it was good for their psychology and moral.

The registrar on his part was happy with the teams’ performance. He expressed the hope that, they will keep up the spirit and exhibit similar if not better performance during the 24th GUSA games to be hosted by the University of Education, Winneba from January 4 – 16, 2016.

Also present at the meeting were Coach Baba from Kumasi campus and Coach Tanko from the Winneba campus.

39 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 LINK/COLLABORATIONS UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA SELECTED TO HOST CARNEGIE AFRICAN rehabilitation practitioners. sciences, technology, engineering and DIASPORA FELLOW Furthermore, this will bring an mathematics. Project visits can begin The University of Education was improvement in post-secondary as early as May 1, 2015 and must be selected by the Carnegie African enrolments, high school completion completed by August 31, 2015. Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) rates, increased employment outcomes, The winning projects in this third to host an African Diaspora scholar and improved community participation, round of awards were submitted by from the United State to work with among young people with special institutions in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria UEW on a collaborative project on needs. The fellow will also broaden and South Africa. A few of the projects “transition planning for youth and his worldview working in a third world supported by this third round of grants adults. Mr. Emmanuel K. Acheampong country, and will develop a better include curriculum co-development from the Department of Special understanding about the education in transition planning for youth and Education and the Coordinator for and training of individuals with special adult with special needs and research Community Based Rehabilitation and needs as they pertain in a developing in Special Education and rehabilitation Disability Studies Unit is leading the country.Again, the fellow will have education and training, developing an project, together with Prof. Anthony opportunity to establish collaborative MBA program, staging a musical, and Denkyirah, a Fellow from Southern research activities with the faculty conducting Africa-sensitive research Illinois University, Edwardsville, in the host institution in the areas in cognitive psychology. Department of Special Education of special education, rehabilitation Host Institutions include: Ghana: and Communication Disorders in the and disability studies. University of Education, Winneba, Kwame United States of America. Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Ghana; The project seeks to develop a In sum, it is projected that a long- Kenya: Aga Khan University, East curriculum in transition planning lasting relationship will be established Africa; Embu University College; and a graduate level coursework. between our institution and the fellow’s Nigeria: University of Port Harcourt, Also family involvement strategies, home institution, which will promote Delta State University, Abraka, integrated and supported work Niger Delta University, Amassoma, models will be designed. The faculty exchanges and collaborative research activities and cross-cultural Federal University of Technology, project will further explore Akure, University of Jos, Babcock understanding. customized employment University, Covenant University; and supported employment South Africa: University of Pretoria, possibilities and strategies and University of the Western Cape, design assessment methods in University of KwaZulu-Natal and transition planning. Lastly, project The University of Education, Winneba Rhodes University. monitoring and evaluation protocols project is one of 17 projects that will also be developed. will pair African Diaspora scholars This innovative fellowship program The project will increase competency with higher education institutions facilitates engagement between of graduates with research skills among and collaborators in Africa to work scholars born in Africa who are now students pursuing graduate degrees in together on curriculum co-development, based in the United States or Canada special education and rehabilitation research, graduate teaching, training and scholars in Africa on mutually education. It will also help develop and mentoring activities in the coming beneficial academic activities. The a transition planning curriculum for months. Prof. Dr. Anthony Denkyirah is program is managed by the Institute graduate programmes that is tailored one of a total of 110 African Diaspora of International Education (IIE) in to the needs of individuals with special scholars who have been awarded collaboration with Quinnipiac University, needs in Ghana and the West African Fellowships to travel to Africa over through Dr. Paul Tiyambe Zeleza, who sub - region. the first two years of the program. chairs the Advisory Council, and is Additionally, it will help develop a The projects span an impressive funded by Carnegie Corporation of hybrid transition planning course range of fields across the arts and New York. that can be assessed by teachers and humanities, social sciences, education, Continued on page 41

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 40 LINK/COLLABORATIONS The Carnegie African Diaspora South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda were of the fellowship on both their home Fellowship Program (CADFP) Advisory eligible to submit project requests campus in North America and their Council, comprised of academic leaders to host a scholar for 14 to 90 days; host campus in Africa. Professor Pascal from Africa and prominent African prospective hosts were invited but not Bessong of the University of Venda, Diaspora academics, has remarked required to name a proposed scholar South Africa identified the CADFP as a on the quick growth, quality, impact in a project request. The proposed catalyst for on-going collaboration: “My and uniqueness of the program, which scholar and project request were each institution is seeking mutually beneficial allows African universities to take evaluated by a review committee and linkages with other institutions, and the lead in hosting African Diaspora were subject to approval by the Advisory the presence of the Fellow worked scholars at their institutions. Council. Scholars born in Africa who towards this achievement since the live in the United States or Canada collaboration is set to continue.” According to Dr. Zeleza, Vice President and work in an accredited college for Academic Affairs and Professor or university in either of those two Additionally, IIE’s online Annual Report of History at Quinnipiac University, countries were eligible to apply to be features an impact story about Dr. who chairs the program’s Advisory on a roster of available candidates. Nkechi Madonna Agwu, an accomplished Council, “Diaspora knowledge networks IIE maintains a scholar roster to mathematics professor at the Borough that bring together academics across facilitate matches, according to the of Manhattan Community College disciplines and help to facilitate discipline specializations, expertise, (BMCC), City University of New York, who scholarly collaboration, faculty and activities and objectives described received a fellowship to travel to her student exchanges, and networking in a project request. The fellowship native Nigeria to help advance women opportunities are an important for the project visit includes a daily in science, technology, engineering component of brain circulation. Diaspora stipend, transportation, visa funds and mathematics (STEM) related academics constitute a critical facet of and health insurance coverage. fields and then returned to her home higher education internationalization. university in New York, where she has The connections fostered through “The Carnegie African Diaspora developed curricular resources for them ultimately support capacity Fellows Program exemplifies Carnegie teaching discrete mathematics based building and innovation in home Corporation’s enduring commitment on the African tradition of storytelling. and host countries. Unique in its to higher education in Africa. It brings organization, CADFP offers opportunities together Dr. Paul Zeleza’s expertise for truly collaborative, innovative and and vision with IIE’s long history of transformative engagements between managing global scholarships and UEW SIGNS MOU African Diaspora academics in Canada our ongoing work to develop talent and the United States and African and help build capacity to address WITH UNISTRA higher education institutions in six the challenges and harness the FOR THE CREATION countries.” opportunities emerging on the African continent,” said IIE’s President and OF THE INTER- The program has now selected and CEO, Allan E. Goodman. approved a total of 110 Fellows since UNIVERSITY its inception; ten more than originally . Zeleza’s vision for the mobilization was anticipated when the program was recently cited in the draft declaration CONFERENCE FOR launched in February 2014. In addition of the first African Higher Education to the 17 Fellows announced this month, Summit: Revitalizing Higher Education DOCTORAL STUDIES the program had previously announced for Africa’s Future held in Dakar, Senegal awards to 33 Fellows in June 2014, in March. The declaration mandated he University of Education, and 60 Fellows in November 2014. All a “10/10 Initiative” which would send Winneba and L’Universitẻ de of the Fellows and Host Institutions 10,000 Africans in diaspora to aid in TStrasbourg (UNISTRA), France are listed on the program website, projects across the continent over has signed an MOU to create Inter- along with highlights of projects and the next ten years. University Conference for Doctoral comments from the first round of Studies. The MoU which remains in Fellows and Hosts. Many Fellows have returned to their force for a period of five (5) years home campus and continued the has as its main objective to provide Public and private higher education work resulting from their academic a framework for training and institutions in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, collaborations, extending the impact Continued on page 42

41 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 LINK/COLLABORATIONS exchange to be known as the Inter-University Conference Prof. Francis Kern announced that, the MoU is for the for Doctoral Studies. Other Institutions included in the creation of a consortium to train PhD students in French consortium are: - the University of Ghana Legon, Kwame at a higher level. Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the Per the agreement, ICDS will support the following University of Cape Coast. activities within the framework of Ghana Doctoral School of French Studies; A three man delegation made up of Prof. Francis Kern, Vice-President, University of Strasbourg, Prof. Jean-Paul Meyer, Coordinator of ICDS and Dr. Anne-Marie Coquelin, Project Coordinator, French Embassy Accra, were at the University of Education, Winneba on Monday April 13, 2015 to sign the agreement. The leader of the delegation AVU/UEW Launch ODEL Centre

he African Virtual University (AVU) in partnership with the TUniversity of Education, Winneba (UEW) Campus have launched an Online Distance elearning (ODeL) Centre funded by the African Development Bank (ADB) at a ceremony held on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Conference Centre, North Campus, Winneba.

AVU is a Pan African non-governmental organisation established by Charter whose mandate it is to increase access to quality education and higher education training through the use of information communication technologies. Eighteen African countries have signed a charter to become members of AVU and Ghana is a member state. The ODeL centre is a physical location and that there was the need to use address issues that emanated from it. fully stuffed and equipped with modern technologies in our traditional Six academics from the University were appropriate computers and video face to face mode of teaching and also been trained to form the faculty conferencing facilities that would learning as well as in Distance Education and management of the programme. serve to facilitate development and (DE) delivery. He acknowledged that UEW had delivery of programmes and activities. It will be recalled that in 2013, joined the bandwagon of other higher It can be located on the 5th Floor of UEW entered into a collaboration institutions of repute such as KNUST the Faculty Block of UEW and consists with AVU to establish an ODeL and GIMPA (all in Ghana) and the of a delivery room and a server room learning centre; to develop teacher University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria among others. education programme; to enhance who were already using the facility ODeL professional development; and and hoped it would generate enough In a speech read on his behalf, the finally to set up peace management resources to ensure the sustenance Vice-Chancellor of UEW, Prof Akwasi and conflict resolution programme. of the programme and its expansion. Asabere-Ameyaw admitted that higher In pursuance of the project, series of The Vice-Chancellor commended the education had come of age in Africa workshops and conferences were held sponsors of the programme ADB for locally and internationally to raise and investing in such a laudable initiative

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 42 LINK/COLLABORATIONS and for their profound support to a sensitisation campaign tool. learning would offer the solution. AVU. He thanked members of staff Dr. Bakary stated that AVU had She advised all stakeholders on the who worked hard by writing modules established the widest learning network project particularly, the ICT technocrats, for the programme and the Director of 56 tertiary institutions beyond academics and students not to accept of the ODeL Centre and his team for language barriers in Anglophone, the negatives encountered in the a great job. Francophone, and Lusophone Africa. project until they have thoroughly He thanked UEW for working closely explored the positives. Spokesperson for the Rector of AVU, with AVU in the implementation of Dr. Bakary Diallo said, universities in the ODeL centre, ADB for supporting Chairman for the Occasion, Prof. Jophus Africa face a lot of challenges such as, AVU, and AVU team for working hard Anamuah Mensah called for an ICT increasing student numbers, without to install 29 Centres in 27 universities Policy that would serve in general, being able to increase physical from 21 African countries, despite as a guideline for running Distance infrastructure to meet the growing many challenges. Education programmes in the country. demand. AVU believes that using Present at the launch were the ICT in education, allows institutions In a speech read on her behalf, Minister National Coordinator for AVU, Ghana, to save many times physical school for Education, Prof Jane Naana Agyeman Mr. J. C. Mallet, AVU Officials: Manager, infrastructure, textbooks, number said a committee had been set up to Academic programmes, Development of teachers per classroom whilst work out modalities for changing some and Delivery, Marilena Cabral, Head contributing to quality of education. of the country’s polytechnics into of AVU Dakar, Therezinha Fernandez, According to Dr. Bakary, the time universities. This she believed would Business Development Manager, Mathias was right for Sub Saharan Africa to help ease the problem of increased Goldstein, ICT Manager, Dominique consider using open distance learning pressure on traditional universities Diedhieu, Digital Videographer, Sid to address the growing need for quality, created by increasing access to primary Mcgregor. Also present was A.C.P. Maame affordable education and training. This, and secondary education. Yaa TiwaaAddo Dankwa, Commandant, however, would require appropriate Technology, according to the Minister, Ghana Police Staff and Command policies, funding, meticulous scanning would provide the opportunity for College, Winneba. and execution, innovation, quality changing the face of education and control, research development and Distance Education via on-line or e

OPEN DISTANCE AND E-LEARNING (ODEL) CENTRE LAUNCHED AT UEW he University of Education, Winneba (UEW) in collaboration with the African Virtual University (AVU) has established an TOpen Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centre to compliment education delivery at UEW. The establishment of the UEW/AVU ODeL Centre was initiated in 2012 through discussions by the two institutions. This was followed by series of workshops series of workshops and conferences held locally and internationally to address foreseeable issues that may arise during the implementation stage of the Centre. In a speech read by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Afful–Broni on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Akwesi Asabere-Ameyaw at the official launch of the centre on March 26, 2015, the Vice-Chancellor intimated that the Centre will also serve as a learning facility for UEW staff in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and in the development, delivery and management of Open, Distance and eLearning programmes.

43 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 LINK/COLLABORATIONS In an address read on her behalf by Mr. Francis Avugbey Dr. Therrezinha Fernandes, Head of the African Virtual (the officer in charge of ICT at the Ministry of Education), University Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal, thanked the The Minister of Education, Professor Jane Naana Opoku Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba Agyeman underscored the importance of establishing and his team for their commitment to work closely with the Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centre. She the AVU in the implementation of the Open Distance explained that increased enrolment at the primary and and eLearning (ODeL) Centre. She said, universities in secondary levels has brought huge enrolment pressure Africa are currently overwhelmed by the increasing on traditional Universities. In order to reduce the tertiary student numbers but unable to increase the physical admission deficit, the implementation of an ICT based infrastructure to meet the growing demand. “This is the distance education in Ghana is the best solution. She right time for Africa, especially sub – Saharan Africa, to intimated that the establishment of the, distance and consider using open distance and eLearning to address eLearning Centre at the Winneba Campus by the African the growing need for quality and affordable education and Virtual University will go a long way to give more people training, however this requires appropriate policies and access to University Education. She advised the stakeholders funding, meticulous planning and execution, innovation, of the project, particularly the ICT technocrats and the quality control and development and a vast sensitization academics to make sure that the project becomes a very campaign” she advised. successful one.

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE AFRICAN VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY PROGRAM AND FEATURES OF THE AVU/UEW ODeL CENTRE he African Virtual University is University of Education, Winneba is FEATURES a Pan – African, international the fourth public university in Ghana The Centre has a total of forty – five TOrganisation established to have joined the project sponsored (45) computers. Out of this number by Charter, with the mandate of by African Development Bank (ADB). the course delivery room has thirty – significantly increasing access six (36) computers, one (1) computer to quality higher education and OBJECTIVES each in the office of the Director, the training, through the innovative The overall objectives of the AVU Administrator and the Technical staff, use of Information Communication multinational project II is to strengthen with six (6) computers for the material Technologies. A Charter, establishing the capacity of the AVU and build delivery area. There is a complete the African Virtual University (AVU) as a network of Twenty Seven (27) videoconferencing system with a home an Intergovernmental Organisation, institutions to deliver and manage theatre unit to provide the requisite has been signed by fourteen (14) quality ICT Integrated Education of audio for larger audience. To improve African Governments. Ghana is a Training opportunities in 21 African the delivery of the courses, there is a signatory to the Charter establishing countries. PD Programmes has smart board for use in the delivery the African Virtual University. AVU has trained six (6) academics in UEW. of the course material. There are two its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and These academics momentarily form close circuits’ cameras that monitor a Regional office in Dakar, Senegal. the faculty and management of the the movement of persons and items programme. The centre, which is known in and out of the facility. The First Phase of the AVU Multinational as the open and distance learning Support Project was delivered center (ODeL) situated at the Faculty SERVER ROOM from 2005 to 2011, funded by the Block, has fully received and installed The server room has a 42U freestanding African Development Bank (ADB) and modern IT equipment and software rack into which two (2) servers have implemented in twelve (12) universities for usage. been installed, to act as primary and from ten (10) African Countries. The Continued on page 45

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 44 LINK/COLLABORATIONS backup domain controllers, as well as a training facility for UEW staff in the ODeL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT file servers for the client computers use of Information and Communication The ODeL Professional Development in the course delivery room and Technology (ICT) in the development, (ODeLPD) is a programme designed various offices. In essence, these delivery and management of Open, to develop skills that UEW requires servers control who can have access Distance and eLearning. It will also to develop and deliver its own Open, to which of the installed computers serve as a delivery point for the Distance and eLearning Programme. in the centre. The server room has a current and future Open, Distance This Professional Development includes temperature monitoring system that and eLearning Programmes offered by the following: Instructional Design detects drastic change in the rooms’ UEW from which students can access for ODeL Programme Technology for ambient temperature and prompts web – based content for their courses. ODeL Programmes and management of the centres IT personnel via email. ODeL Programmes. Six (6) academics To ensure the continuous availability THE TEACHER LEARNING PROGRAMME have been trained on this programme. of electricity at the center, a 15KVA The Teacher Education Programme standby generator has been installed ensures the participation of UEW in to provide electricity to the center in the review / development and delivery the event of a couple power outages. of an existing AVU ICT Integrated Teacher Education Programme as ODeL CENTER well as existing Teacher Education This is an Open Distance and eLearning Virtual Consortium. Center (ODeL Center). This will serve as

VICE CHANCELLOR PAYS VISIT TO FRENCH STUDENTS OF UEW AT VILLAGE DU BENIN, TOGO

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, in financial difficulties to many of them. They informed Winneba Professor Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw, together the Vice-Chancellor that the UEW students together with Professor Yaw Ofosu-Kusi, Director of IRPAD and with their University of Cape Coast counterparts who Mr. Andy Agordah, University Relations Officer visited were also in the Village du Benin for the same purpose UEW French students studying at the Village du Benin, had written to the Scholarship Secretariat in Ghana for University of Lomé, Togo on Ghana’s Independence Day, reconsideration of the latter’s decision to pay only half 6th March, 2015. of their scholarship. The students also complained about the number of This was part of the Vice Chancellor’s official visit to the courses they were doing and argued that the 12 courses University of Lomé. Professor Asabere-Ameyaw and the were too many compared to what their counterparts visiting team decided to visit the students in order to from the University of Cape Coast were doing. The Vice- find out how they were faring, their problems if any, and Chancellor promised to take up this complaint with the to see how the University could be of any assistance in Head of French Department in UEW to see what could be order to facilitate their stay and studies in Lomé. done. Some of the students who wanted to go to France instead of Lomé were not happy that the University did During the interaction, the students expressed their not assist them to secure French visa. They were, however, dismay at the 50% reduction in their 2014/15 living advised to inform the University appropriately and in allowance by the Scholarship Secretariat. They said the good time for the needed assistance in future. cost of living in Lomé has risen substantially since the beginning of the academic year and this has resulted Continued on page 46

45 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 LINK/COLLABORATIONS The Vice Chancellor and the Director of IRPAD advised universities and the Vice-Chancellors, Ghana (VCG) by a the students to make good use of their time to study, copy of the letter sent to the Scholarship Secretariat so not only to justify the investment the country has made that VCG could follow up on their behalf. in them but also to make good grades in their final examinations. They were also advised to notify their

UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA SIGNS A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UNIVERSITÉ DE LOMÉ, TOGO

he Vice-Chancellor of the them.The two institutions formalised Professor François Messanvi Gbeassor University of Education, Winneba, their relationship by signing a the President of the University of Lomé TProfessor Akwasi Asabere- memorandum of understanding expressed his gratitude to Professor Ameyaw paid a four-day working (MoU) regulates their programmes Akwasi Asabere Ameyaw and the visit to the University of Lomé in and activities. Under the terms of Ghanaian delegation for honouring the Republic of Togo, the premier the MoU, the two institutions will his invitation. He said initially the two and largest university in Togo from develop and implement academic institutions did things informally but Wednesday March 4 to Sunday March and cultural programmes, exchange the signing of the MoU has opened a 8, 2015. He was accompanied by the students and staff as well as engage new chapter where his University can Director of International Relations in collaborative research. formally benefit from the enormous and Public Affairs Division (IRPAD) experience of UEW. He said there was Professor Yaw Ofosu Kusi and the Presenting a brief speech, the Vice- room for more cooperation between University Relations Officer, Mr. Andy Chancellor bemoaned the artificial the two Universities. Professor Yaw Agordah. The visit was at the instance boundaries e between existing between Ofosu Kusi expressed UEW’s gratitude of the host university.The University the two sister-states, which made it to their Togolese counterparts for of Lomé is situated along the Atlantic more difficult and time consuming the warm reception and hospitality. coast in the Togolese capital of Lomé. for citizens to travel from Accra to It has a student population of about Lomé than from Lomé to Paris, France 50,000. It was established in 1970 or from Accra to London. He urged with the name Université du Benin, the two states to work together under The relationship between the two the aegis of ECOWAS to break the universities dates back to 2006 when artificial barrier, so as to improve ties the University of Lomé, through and the level of interaction among Professor Kokuvi Azasu, sent their their citizens. He said the situation English Ph D students to the University where Nigeria seems nearer to Ghana of Education Winneba to pursue a than Togo and Cote d’Ivoire seems special programme of study in English, nearer to Togo than Ghana as a result leading to the award of a special of colonisation and official language postgraduate certificate in English, must be eliminated through mutual the second batch of 37 students on study of each other’s language. He the programme completed in 2014. said the relationship that has been As part of the ceremony, the Vice- developed will eventually eliminate Chancellor presented certificates to that conceptual distance.

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Seventy-Three (73) Gabonese Teachers Begin Two (2) Years Special Programme In English Language Education

he University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching and Learning signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with of English as a second language. Tthe Ministry of National Technical and Professional The course content includes of English Grammar, Education, Gabon with the view to train students from Vocabulary and Techniques of Expression; Teaching and Gabon in teaching and learning of English as a foreign Learning of English as a Foreign Language at Pre-school language.Seventy-Three Gabonese student teachers and Primary levels; Training in Curriculum Design and began a two-year special programme in English Language Material Preparation; Research Methods and ICT courses Education at UEW, Winneba Campus on 11th February, 2015. and Internship. The programme is fully sponsored and supported by the Government of Gabon. This special training programme is being organised by the Department of English Education in collaboration with International Relations and Public Affairs Division (IRPAD). On completion of the programme, the Gabonese student teachers will be able to teach English at pre- school and primary levels. The student teachers will be

he Gender Mainstreaming Directorate of the University the meeting about the purpose of their visit. Mrs. Gyamfi of Education, Winneba held a meeting with a delegation mentioned amongst other things that British Council Tfrom the British Council at the Office of the Pro-Vice- had been brought on board to partner Vodafone Ghana Chancellor on February 24, 2015. The meeting afforded Foundation to manage the scholarship scheme currently the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate and the British in operation. She added that the scholarship scheme had Council an opportunity to been separated finalize discussions on the from the Human Vodafone/UEW Educational Resource Fund for Future Women GENDER MAINSTREAMING Department of Leaders in Science and Vodafone Ghana Technology. DIRECTORATE HOLDS and made part of the work of the The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Vodafone Ghana Rev. (Fr.) Prof. Anthony Afful- MEETING WITH Foundation and Broni and Chairperson as a result British of the Scholarships DELEGATION FROM THE Council had been Committee, welcomed the contracted by delegation from British BRITISH COUNCIL Vodafone Ghana Council to the University Foundation to of Education, Winneba. manage the He expressed his sincere scheme on its appreciation to the delegation for their support and behalf. Mrs. Gyamfi indicated that British Council has commitment to the sustenance of the scholarship scheme, vast experience when it comes to the management of adding that the university looks forward to working with scholarship schemes since it has over the years done the British Council in many other areas in the future. extensive work with recognised educational institutions in Ghana and elsewhere. She intimated that the scholarship The delegation from British Council, Mrs. Bridget Konadu scheme would for, now cater for the fees 10 would-be Gyamfi, Head of Programmes and Mr. Samuel Gyedu-Brefo, awardees. She was very much optimistic that in future the Project Manager for the Scholarship Scheme briefed the scheme would expand Continued on page 48

47 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 LINK/COLLABORATIONS in terms of its number of awardees when there is enough Council. The process which involves the initial Screening evidence of improvement in the academic performances of of applications, verifying the background of applicants the beneficiaries as well as a higher response rate on the as well as the main interviewing process would be done applications submitted and the genuineness of the together by these two teams.In attendance was Ms. Eva applicants’ cases. Mrs. Gyamfi reiterated that the scholarship Annan, an Assistant Registrar at the Gender Mainstreaming scheme would remain a collaboration between UEW and Directorate. Vodafone Ghana. She also mentioned that the entire scholarship award process would be done jointly by UEW (Gender Mainstreaming Directorate) and British

DEPT. OF SPECIAL EDUCATION ORGANIZES FREE EAR SCREENING TO TEST THE HARK

bout two hundred and forty and rehabilitation centers across the three final year students of country to provide for those with ear AAbakrampa Senior High School problems. in Abura/ Asebu/Kwamankese District of the Central Region have benefited from free ear screening by a team of audiologists from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW).

The team led by Dr. Samuel K. Hayford, the Acting Head of the Department of Special Education at the University, took the students through general assessment, diagnostic, wax removing and ear washing.

Speaking to the Media, Dr. Samuel K. Hayford said, the test was to guarantee the efficacy of the specialized facility donated to the University by the Rotary Club of llanelli, Wales, UK and of Accra- “The maintenance of the Mobile Labone, Ghana to serve the Central Audiology Clinic (HARK) is expensive. and Western Regions. The University alone cannot sustain the cost, so we need public cooperation Dr. Hayford said, the Mobile Audiology and support to enable the Department Clinic (HARK) will help the Audiologists of Special Education of this great from the University of Education, University serve the Central and Winneba (UEW) to scientifically assess Western Regions” Dr. Hayford said. the hearing capability of students or He called on Ghanaians particularly the communities they visit. This would students to seek professional advice enable the University of Education, when they experience any unusual Winneba make a recommendation pains in their ears or have challenges to the appropriate authority to assist with hearing. them establish various assessment

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special Intensive Pre-academic Orientation Programme Administration and Management, Dr. Dominic K. D. Mensah (IPOP) was organised for the Republic of Gabon gave them a briefing on the Rules and Regulations, Non- A Student Teachers under training in Ghana at the J. academic. Mrs. Deborah Afful spoke about the Challenges N. Aryeetey Auditorium on Thursday, February 19, 2015. and Opportunities for Fresh foreign students. Seventy-three Gabonese students are currently pursuing a Diploma in English Education at the University of Education, The students were taken through the following topics:- Winneba (UEW).The Special IPOP was coordinated by the Channels of Communication/Support Services, Library in Office of the Dean of Student Affairs. Tertiary Education, Banking and Financial Issues, Academic Rules and Regulations and then Procedures for Online Since February 2015, these Gabonese students have been Registration of Courses. Also included were, Health Services/ at UEW, pursuing a course in the Pedagogy of the English HIV/ EBOLA, Security on Campus, Religious and Social Language and as a second Language. A Memorandum Life on Campus, Recreation and Sports, Persons with of Understanding (MOU) to that effect has been signed Disability/Gender Sensitivity and lastly the Role of SRC/ between UEW and the Ministry of National Technical and GRASSAG in UEW. Professional Education, Gabon. The programme is fully sponsored by the Government of Gabon.

The Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Cosmas W. K. Mereku welcomed the Gabonese students to UEW. He briefed them on the history of UEW, the University Crest and taught them the University Anthem. Facilitators took turns to enlighten the students on the following topics. The Head of Department for Educational

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fee of the students for a period of two (2) academic years and was renewable for a 3rd year subject to sustained good performance and good behavior.The students were STANCHART AWARDS Lydia Awortwe and James Yaw Sakyi of the Department SCHOLARSHIPS TO FIVE of Integrated Science Education, Ruth Kabu of the Department of Physics Education, Eric George SCIENCE STUDENTS Ewusi of the Department of Biology Education and Thomas Kwame Dorpe of the Department of Chemistry Education. ive level 300 students of the Faculty of Science The cheques were awarded to the students in a short Education were awarded scholarships by the Standard ceremony at the Dean’s Office on Tuesday November FChartered Bank under their Science Education Trust 24, 2015. Professor Asiedu-Addo congratulated the Fund. The award was for students who had attained the students for being the best in their various classes and highest Grade Point Average (2nd Class Upper Division encouraged them to continue to work hard in order to and above) at the end of first year. It covered the tuition maintain the classes they have attained.

TEN (10) FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AWARDED VODAFONE SCHOLARSHIP odafone Ghana presented scholarships to the second (the administrators of the fund) for the initiative and batch of ten (10) female undergraduate students looked forward to further collaborations beyond the Vpursuing science related programmes on Friday, scholarship scheme. may 29th 2015, at the University of Education, Winneba. In a brief remark, the Ag. Director of the Gender Mainstreaming The awards programme now managed by the British Directorate, Obaapanyin Adu Oforiwaa, observed that, Council started in 2012 as the UEW/Vodafone Education Gender equity is one of the University’s Core Values and Fund for Future Women Leaders in Science and Technology. the Directorate is determined to ensure that it works. This was initiated to sustain the Carnegie scholarship She informed the sponsors and administrators of the which ended in 2012. The first batch of ten (10) female fund that, since the inauguration of the scheme, many undergraduate students benefited in 2012/2013 academic more challenges female students especially face have year. been brought to light. She expressed the hope that the In a speech read on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor by the scheme will be sustained, and possibly expanded to Director of International Relations and Public Affairs cover more female students and also more subject areas. Directorate, Prof. Yaw Ofosu-Kusi said, the scholarship scheme is one of the many interventions Gender Mainstreaming Directorate of the University of Education, Winneba undertakes to bridge the gender representation gap in the sciences in UEW. He was grateful to Vodafone Ghana and British Council

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 50 CAMPUS ACTIVITY British Council Meets Pro-VC Over Vodafone Scholarship Scheme

The Gender Mainstreaming Directorate of the University of Education, Winneba held an interactive meeting with a delegation from British Council at the Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor on February 24, 2015. The meeting was to afford the two main sections: Gender Mainstreaming Directorate and British Council an opportunity to finalize discussions on the modification to the Vodafone/UEW Educational Fund for Future Women Leaders in Science and Technology.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Very Rev. She indicated that British Council be done jointly by UEW (Gender (Fr.) Prof. Anthony Afful-Broni, the has vast experience when it comes Mainstreaming Directorate) and British Chairperson of the Scholarships to the management of scholarship Council. The process which involves Committee, welcomed the delegation schemes since it has over the years the initial Screening of applications, from British Council to the University of done extensive work with recognised verifying the background of applicants Education, Winneba. The two-member educational institutions in Ghana as well as the main interviewing process delegation from British Council was and elsewhere. She noted that the will be done together by these two in the persons of Mrs. Bridget Konadu scholarship scheme will for now cater teams. Gyamfi, Head of Programmes and for the fees of the would-be awardees Mr. Samuel Gyedu-Brefo, the project and the number of students to benefit The Pro-Vice-Chancellor expressed his manager for the scholarship scheme. from the package is ten (10). She was sincere appreciation to the delegation After the initial welcome, Mrs. Bridget very much optimistic that in future for their support and commitment to Konadu Gyamfi, briefed the meeting the scheme will expand in terms of the sustenance of the scholarship about the purpose of their visit. She its number of awardees when there scheme, adding that the university mentioned amongst other things that is enough evidence of improvement looks forward to working with British British Council had been brought on in the academic performances of the Council in many other areas in the board to partner Vodafone Ghana beneficiaries as well as a higher future. In attendance was Ms. Eva Foundation to manage the scholarship response rate on the applications Annan, an Assistant Registrar at the scheme currently in operation. She submitted and the genuineness of Gender Mainstreaming Directorate. added that the scholarship scheme the applicants’ cases. had been separated from the Human Resource Department of Vodafone She reiterated that the scholarship Ghana and made part of the work scheme will still be collaboration of the Vodafone Ghana Foundation between UEW and Vodafone Ghana. COTVET BEGINS and as a result British Council had However, the Foundation has replaced been contracted by Vodafone Ghana Vodafone Ghana in the running of COMPETENCY- Foundation to manage the scheme the scholarship. She also noted that on behalf of the Foundation. the entire scholarship process would BASED TRAINING AT COLTEK he Principal solutions to human problems. address on behalf of sponsored programme and of the College He bemoaned the situation the Vice Chancellor of UEW, urged them to take their of Technology where Technical Education at an orientation session training seriously. He also Education, Kumasi seemed to be an afterthought for the first batch of 150 appealed to the Council for T(COLTEK) of the University of for most policy makers, and students for the Diploma Technical and Vocational Education, Winneba, (UEW) called on stakeholders to in Education, Competency- Education and Training Prof. (Ing.) Reynolds Okai reconsider the development Based Training (CBT option) (COTVET) for support to (PhD) has advised Technical and promotion of Technical programme at COLTEK. acquire modern equipment Teachers to train their Education in the country. He congratulated the for the workshops of the students to use their skills Prof. Okai made the statement students for being the first and knowledge to provide when he presented a special beneficiaries of the fully Continued from page 52

51 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 CAMPUS ACTIVITY College to enhance effective Faculty of Education and challenges that Technical appreciation to all the parties teaching and learning. Communication Sciences, Education in the country for the realisation of the On his part, the Executive Prof. F.K. Sarfo, in a welcome was going through, such as project which had been on Director of COTVET, Mr. address assured the students lack of training equipment the drawing board for some Sebastian Deh, time. He was hopeful that disclosed that the the beneficiaries would put CBT programme in the required enthusiasm was a project under to sustain the programme. COTVET and financed He gave highlights of the by the African programme which included Development Bank sponsorship package of five (AfDB). He said the (5) slots for PhD and twenty Council embarked on (20) Masters Degrees. the project to train The orientation programme people to boost the was attended by the College industrialization Registrar, Mr. Michael K. Adu, process in Ghana the Dean of the Faculty and the sub-region. of Vocational Education, He emphasized that Mr. Francis Donkor, the there was the need to that measures had been put and inadequate funding. Dean of the Faculty of empower individuals and in place to make their stay He was however hopeful Business Education, Dr. groups to set up enterprises period on campus convenient that with the introduction Joseph Mbawuni, Heads to transform our economies. for effective studies. He of the CBT programme, the of Department and other Mr. Deh added that the reminded them that their situation would improve to Senior Members of the programme is industry- academic work should always transform the economy of University. Also in attendance driven with a reflective be paramount at all times. the country. was the Coordinator, Project approach. He urged the The Director of Technical and Support Unit of COTVET and beneficiaries to work hard Vocational Education and The Chairman for the in charge of AfDB Projects, and think outside the box to Development of the Ghana programme, Dr. Martin Ms. Gertrude Addo. become real change agents Education Service (GES) Mr. Amoah, who is also the Dean in the society. Augustine Ayirezang, on his of the Faculty of Technical Earlier, the Dean of the part enumerated some of the Education, expressed his COMMISSIONING OF PROJECT AT CAGRIC he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, The following Senior Management Staff accompanied Winneba, Professor Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw, and the Vice-Chancellor from Winneba to the College: Tsome senior management staff of the University Very Rev. Fr. Professor Anthony Afful Broni (Pro-Vice paid a days working visit to the College of Agriculture Chancellor), Dr. C. Y. Akwaah-Mensah (Registrar), Dr. T. S Education of the University, (Mampong Campus) on Friday Ackorlie (Finance Officer), Mr. Viscount B. Buer (Librarian), Mr. 18th September, 2015 to deliver his farewell message Fiifi Yankson (Director of Works and Physical Development), to the staff of the College and also to commission three Ms. Sena Dake (Internal Auditor). projects. The Vice-Chancellor ends a two (2) terms of The following Management Staff of the College were Office on 30th September, 2015. in attendance when the Vice-Chancellor was giving his In his farewell message he thanked all staff of the College farewell message and commission the projects: Professor for their assistance for bring the University this far. Harrison Dapaah (Principal, CAGRIC), Professor Kofi Agyarko He advised the staff of the College to also assist the (Dean, Faculty of Science and Environment Education), New Vice-Chancellor to add onto where the University Professor James K. Kagya-Agyemang (Dean, Faculty of has reached so far.The first of the three projects to Agriculture Education), Very Rev. Morrison (Chaplain, be commissioned was the Library Complex whiles the CAGRIC), Mr. Kofi Asafo-Adjei (College Registrar, CAGRIC) Second and third projects were the College Clinic and and some representatives of UTAG, GAUA, FUSSAG, TEWU the Chapel Extension Lecture Hall respectively. and SRC.

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UEW-Reminiscences 2015 54 CAMPUS ACTIVITY Search Committee For The Appointment Of Vice- Chancellor Visits Cagric

he Search Committee for the appointment of Vice- Amoako and Benjamin Nketiah whiles Prof. James K. Chancellor for the University paid a visit to the College Kagya-Agyemang, Prof. Kofi Agyarko, Mr. Stephen Larbi Tof Agriculture Education, Mampong-Ashanti Campus Koranteng, Dr. Isaac Abunyewah and Janice Dwomoh of the University to interact with the various representatives Abraham represented UTAG. of staff and students on Thursday, 25th June, 2015. The Committee members included Dr. Ruby Selenu Avotri (Council Rt. Rev. J. A. Morrison, Sampson Klutsey Gamenyah and Member), Prof. Yaw Ofosu-Kusi (Director, IRPAD) and Dr. Nicholas Ahiadorme represented GAUA whiles John K. Christopher Akwaah-Mensah (Registrar). O. Biney, Atta Okyere Nyarko, Joannes A. Mills-Dadson and Emmanuel K. Amponsah represented FUSSAG. The Committee interacted with the following representatives At the student level, the SRC was represented by Adams of staff and students: Teachers Educational Workers Union Yaw Ibrahim, Daniel Timpabi, David Kodjo Kpegah and (TEWU), University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Mavis Opoku Adusei. Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), Federation of University Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG) and Student Representative Council (SRC). TEWU was represented by Kofi Agyemang Nyarko, Kwabena

PROFESSOR (ING.) REYNOLDS OKAI, (PHD), NEW PRINCIPAL, COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, KUMASI

rofessor Reynolds Okai is an from the Nagoya University, Japan. He within five years. He also introduced Associate Professor in Mechanical holds Diploma in Education obtained six (6) programmes in the Faculty to PEngineering, Wood Technology from the University of Education, address the educational needs of the and Forestry Engineering in the Winneba.Prof. Okai was the Dean of country at the undergraduate and University of Education, Winneba. the then Faculty of Technical and post-graduate levels. He attended Ghana Secondary School, Vocational Education in the College Koforidua for his O’ Level Certificate of Technology Education, Kumasi of Prof. Okai made significant contributions from 1976 to 1981 and continued the University of Education, Winneba to the running of the University of at the Presbyterian Boys Secondary from 2005 to 2010. Education, Winneba from 2005. He School (Presec), Legon for his A’ Level served on several boards including certificate in 1983. In 1988, he obtained While with the Faculty, Prof Okai Academic Board, Development and his first degree in BSc Mechanical initiated several major programmes Finance Committee, Local Appointments Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah and improved upon the existing and Promotions Board, Executive University of Science and Technology ones in the Faculty. These included; Committee, Joint Admissions Board, and pursued his Master of Science increase in student enrolment, School of Research and Graduates (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering for improved student-staff ratio, staff Studies Board, and Conferences and Biological Materials from the Nagoya pursuing PhDs were more than doubled Scholarship Board. He was also the University in Nagoya, Japan in 1994. among others. Publications in referred chairman of the Faculty of Technical In 1997, he earned a PhD in Mechanical journals were over 24 and over 300% and Vocational Education Board of Engineering for Biological Materials increase in Academic programmes the U E W.While on leave of absence

55 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 CAMPUS ACTIVITY from the University, Prof. Okai held the position of Rector He has examined four (4) PhD theses and five (5) Masters’ at the Koforidua Polytechnic from 2010 to 2014. His thesis. He has also supervised eight (8) MPhil thesis and Administration saw major staff development programme, over 100 undergraduate essays. He had two invitations PhD holders increased from 3 to 16; those pursuing PhD, from foreign Universities for Scientific research and from 4 to 35, staff pursuing Master’s Degree from 2 to rendered several consultancy services to communities 13, Senior Lecturers from 1 to 22. in Ghana from 1998 to 2000.

He has about six (6) inventions in 2006 and in 2009 in Wood Technology and has received about fifteen (15) Grants, Scholarships, Awards, and Nominations both in Ghana and abroad. He has several years of fund-raising experience, including a USD 1,000,000.00 and GHS 2,000,000.00 for Koforidua Polytechnic and over USD 100 million generated from his research into technological properties of lesser-used timber species.

He has also held successful Press Conferences both in Ghana and abroad which were covered by the print and electronic media.Prof. Okai has over 50 publications in Referred International Journals, International Conference proceedings, Technical reports, and text books to his credit. He has attended over forty (40) International Conferences, Workshops, and Technical visits.

Professor Okai was born in Accra some fifty years ago. He is a Christian and married with three children.

Prof. Reynold Okai

The staff strength was increased from 400 to 700, while the student population of 3,500 was doubled in four years.

Prof. Okai is a member of five professional bodies, namely: Japan Wood Society; Society of Wood Science and Technology, International Society of Professional Foresters, American Society for Precision Engineering, and Ghana Institution of Engineers. Prof. has several teaching and administrative experiences as Associate Professor, Editor-in-Chief, Dean, External Examiner, Lecturer/ Adjunct Lecturer – Postgraduate & Undergraduate courses, locally and internationally. He has assessed, moderated, coordinated, and represented several high profile institutions on various projects, committees, and sessions across the globe.

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 56 CAMPUS ACTIVITY TASKFORCE ON STAFF PROFILE UPDATE HELD MEETING WITH CAGRIC REPRESENTATIVES askforce Team on staff profile update held a Isaac Money represented the Faculty of Agriculture meeting with the various College Representatives Education and Faculty of Science and Environment Tof the College of Agriculture Education of the Education respectively. Mr. Kweku Nkrumah and Mr. University of Education, Winneba on Wednesday, 15th John Fiave Bosco represented the Non-Teaching Staff. April, 2015. The taskforce team includes Dr. Ephrem Kwaa-Aidoo and Mr. Emmanuel Kutorglo. The College Representatives were taken through the procedures of uploading and updating of staff profiles on the University’s website. Mr. Divine Partey and Mr.

ACTING PRINCIPAL INSPECTS ON-GOING PROJECTS ON CAMPUS he University of Education, on the Construction of a U-Drain on Asouyeboah- IPT stretch would be Winneba- Kumasi Campus, as the Asuoyeboah stream on campus reconstructed and used as the main Tparts of its effort to develop and also the development of work at vehicular entry point for staff and the University to an internationally the SRC Lecture theatre and Offices students, but would not be a thorough reputable institution, has embarked on Block behind the Faculty Block. fare for taxis. While the former main various infrastructural development entrance (which has not been in used projects. Professor Harrison Dapaah in an for some time now), would be closed interview expressed his satifaction entirely due to its steep nature. The Acting Principal Professor Harrison about the progress of work on-going Professor Dapaah said is it his dream Dapaah inspected projects on the projects but lamented some few to see to it that staff and students of Campus, to acquaint himself and challenges with regards to the slow the University would have a congenial to receive updated information on pace of work of some of the projects. environment to live in. the projects. The Principal added that a number of projects would be embarked on, In a related development, the The Development Officer of the especially the West End gate road University has also acquired a 600 University of Education, Winneba- leading to Apatrapa Junction; the main KVA capacity generator to power the Kumasi Campus, Engineer Opoku ceremonial grounds which are essential Faculty Block. The procurement of Amankwa accompanied the Principal and critical to the development of the the power plant became necessary to inspect the projects. University, renovation of bungalows due to the frequent power outages at the Ridge (Canada). He said that, a in recent times. The site inspection took the Principal section of the Campus road network According to the University to the West End Gate of the University, would be re-constructed. Development Officer, Engineer Opoku the Opoku Ware II Hall, where he Amankwa, the generator would be inspected a water tank installed for Professor Dapaah pointed out that mounted to give uninterrupted power the hall. all the projects have been budgeted supply to the Faculty Block and to for and further hinted that, the provide reliable power for both He also visited the Faculty Block Urban Roads would undertake the administrative work and lectures, where he was given a progress report re- construction works of the road more especially for the evening on the status of standby generator network. programme. being installed for the Faculty Block. He made it clear that the East End Professor Dapaah also inspected work entrance of the University towards

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UEW-K Final Year Students Advised To Accept Postings To Any Part Of The Country he Regional Director of the National Service Secretariat The students were taken through the history, also purpose (NSS) Nana Kwesi Quianoo has advised students and structure of the National Service by the Regional Tto accept postings to any part of the country to Director. They were also taken through a step by step serve their nation. approach to complete the online registration form and He said, National Service was a call to volunteerism to check their postings online in future. instituted by the government to fill the gap between the Nana Kwesi Quainoo noted that, the new development rural- urban divide and also to groom the youth to take in this year’s posting process was that, students would leadership positions to enable them serve as agents of be required to pay their registration fees at the banks change in the society. before they could register.

He said this during an orientation programme held for The GCB bank officials present took the opportunity to final year students of the University of Education, Winneba throw more light on the use of the E-Zwich card and its Kumasi Campus, to sensitise them on the process of importance to the prospective service persons. posting National Service Persons after completion of the The platform was given to students to ask questions programme of study.The Vice Dean of Students Affairs bothering their minds about the Service. of the University of Education, Winneba, Mr. Michael About 250 students participated in the programme. Tsorgali who chaired the function, admonished the In attendance were the Deputy Registrar for Human students to adhere to the procedures and guidelines Resource, Dr. E. O Agyenim-Boateng, Assistant Registrar of the scheme to enable them derive maximum benefit for University Relations Mr. Donald Kwame Asiedu, and from the programme. other National Service Officials.

COLANG OBSERVES INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY ollege of Languages Education of Education, Winneba, and a former situation, he described as being of of the University of Education, Minister of Upper East and Upper West a great disadvantage to the child in CWinneba has observed the 2015 Regions of Ghana, in his presentation his/her formative years. The children International Mother Language Day at said, despite the successes chalked in are faced with two serious problems. the Ajumako Campus in the Ajumako / maintaining the teaching of mother Firstly, the poor learning output of Enyan / Essiam District of the Central language in Ghana, a lot needed to an instructional approach that fails Region on the theme “Inclusion in be done to ensure well-structured to take the language background of and through Education; Language educational policy which gives more a child into consideration. Secondly, Counts”. credence to local content. the child grows with the thinking that not only is his/her language The Day, instituted by United Nation He said, in the development of second to that of foreigners but also Education, Scientific and Cultural educational policy in Ghana, enough suffers from an inferiority complex. Organization (UNESCO) in November attention has not been given to “Most people believe that they can 1999, is observed worldwide annually inclusiveness with regards to Ghanaian never achieve what the owners of the on 21st February to promote awareness Languages Education. To him, no portion foreign languages spoken achieve; of linguistic, cultural diversity and of the educational policy documents this is disastrous for our development” multilingualism.Hon. Dr. Avea Nsoh, referred to the ability of the use of Dr. Avea Nsoh lamented. a lecturer at the Department of Gur Ghanaian Language as a medium of – Gonja Education of the University instruction in the basic level. This Continued on page 59

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 58 CAMPUS ACTIVITY Hon. Dr. Avea Nsoh called on Ghanaians, diversity has not created the desired Languages, University of Education, politicians and those in the Educational national unity and development. He and Winneba used the occasion to Sector to work to ensure that children said the continuous use of a very few appeal to the government and policy in Ghana continue to benefit from languages has no unity or successful makers in the educational division Mother Language Education in improved educational outcomes. He called to include Ghanaian Language as a forms. He said, the inclusion of other for the creation of conditions that core subject in S.H.S.The occasion departments of the University, and promotes the prominence of mother was graced by the presence of the those of the Faculty of Languages languages in education. This would Omanhene of Ajumako Traditional Area, Education to fully participate in the break the marginalization of some students, officials from the University celebration of such nature is needed people especially those in the rural of Education, Winneba. to erase the misconceptions about area. Dr. Opoku called for a coherent indigenous languages to help improve language policy to address the language its usage in all sectors of the economy. stigmatization at all levels of Education in Ghana. Dr. Paul Opoku–Mensah, the Executive Director of Ghana Institute of linguistics Professor Samuel Asiedu Addo, Head Literacy and Bible Translation (GILLBT), of Department of Mathematics in his presentation on the theme said, Education and formal National UTAG the persistence of marginalization and President who was the Chairman of ethno–nationalist agitation fifty years the occasion challenged teachers of after Independence and comparative Ghanaian languages to come out with evidence from Africa shows that a proposals that will be implemented policy of neglecting local linguistic to make the study of the indigenous diversity does not work. languages attractive. Suppressing and enthusiastically discouraging the development and Mr. Samuel Donkoh, President of the expression of Africa’s Linguistic Association of Students of Ghanaian

PROF. REYNOLDS OKAI PAYS A COURTESY CALL ON THE ASHANTI REGIONAL MINISTER

he Principal of the College of Technology Honourable Minister to help address them.Among the Education, Kumasi (COLTEK) Prof. Reynolds Okai challenges he mentioned were inadequate equipment Thas a paid courtesy call on the Ashanti Regional for the practical training of the students in Technical Minister, Honourable Peter Ananfi-Mensah. The visit and Vocational education. The Principal reiterated that was to introduce himself to the Regional Minister as Technical and Vocational education is the engine for the new Principal for COLTEK and also congratulate growth of every economy and must be given priority the Honourable Regional Minister for his appointment and prompt attention. to the high office of the region. The two officers interacted and discussed a range of issues.

Prof. Okai presented few issues and programmes he intends to embark as part of his vision for the College. He also enumerated some of the challenges confronting the College and pleaded with the

59 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 DEVELOPMENT

UEW INSTALLS LIFTS ON ITS HIGH RISING BUILDINGS

Currently, lifts have been installed and commissioned at the Main Administration block at the North Campus, the Old Administration Block at the South Campus and at the Faculty Block at the North Campus where the North Library is located. Receiving the lifts, Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar in separate interviews indicated that, the lifts have been procured to ensure that, persons living with any form of disability have access to lecture rooms and offices in the university located above ground floors of its buildings.

Special Features on the lifts To satisfy the needs of all kinds of disabilities, the lifts have voice prompts to ensure that, individuals with n line with the University of Education, Winneba drive visual impairments can also use it. On concerns over to improve access for people living with disability to its the frequent power outages and the safety of user in Iprogrammes, and in an effort to meet requirements of the the event of power cuts, it was revealed that, all lifts Persons with disability ACT of 2006 Act 715, the university installed have been equipped with Automatic Rescue is installing passenger lifts on all its high rising buildings. Devices (ARD). These devices drive the lift on batteries The act requires that ‘a person who provides service to the to the nearest floor to evacuate passengers whenever public shall put in place the necessary facilities that make the there is total electrical power outage. service available and accessible to a person with disability.’

UEW Gets A Fifth Campus - College For Distance Education And Extension Services

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has decided to give a new impetus to Distance Education in the University by raising it from Institute/Faculty level to College level. This is in line with the mission and vision of the University.

DISTANCE EDUCATION IN UEW, A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE. divisions that constituted the newly established university UEW has been in the fore front of distance education at at that time. Right from the beginning, IEDE was given a tertiary level in Ghana. The University established the semi-autonomous status and had its own twelve-member Institute for Educational Development and Extension Advisory Board with external representation. (IEDE) in 1993, with sponsorship from the British Overseas Development Agency (ODA) as one of the six academic Continued on page 61

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 60 ALUMNI ISSUES All divisions, (as the faculties were then called) were closely involved in the activities of IEDE through their 3. To expand and meet the high demand for its programmes. various departments. The IEDE initially had five units: the Distance Education, the Action Research, In-service 4. All public universities in Ghana have embraced the Training, Child-School-Community and School Linkages distance education idea and, just like UEW, have Units. The School Attachment Programme (SAP) known established centres all over the country. There today as the internship programme was a collaborative is the need to give more visibility to IEDE and its work between academic departments and the School programmes. Giving it a college status will enable Linkages Unit of IEDE. The Distance Education Unit has it to take advantage of its semi-autonomous status grown to be the most important unit of all the five. It and expand. started its distance programmes in English, Life Skills, Mathematics and Science with 400 students, leading to 5. To actualise UEW’s vision for distance education the award of the Post Diploma Bachelor of Education within its mandate as well as within Ghana’s vision degree by distance. to provide access to education for all in addition to the achievement of goal two of the millennium development goals. IEDE Today Currently, IEDE has 24 distance education centres located Conclusion all over Ghana and has introduced programmes at master’s IEDE is part of UEW and will remain so even when degree level to provide higher degrees which are in high moved to Techiman. The multi-campus policy will demand in Ghana.The University has decided to give a regulate the relationship between the general university College status to IEDE and geographically centralise it administration and IEDE administration. This decision in Ghana for the following reasons: has become necessary in order to give more meaning to distance education through further expansion while 1. It falls in line with the Multi-Campus system being giving it more visibility and providing more access to operated by the University since its inception in university education in general. 1992. By transferring the Faculty of Languages to Ajumako to form the College of Languages Education, the number of Campuses constituting UEW was raised to four and the Techiman Campus (College for Distance Education and Extension Services) will increase it further to five.

2. Access to the distance education administration hub of UEW will be brought equidistant from the north and south of Ghana thus reducing administrative cost.

ALUMNUS DONATES TO AMALGAMATED n Alumni of the University of Making the donation on his behalf, Education, Winneba (UEW), Coach Tanko of UEW said, Mr. Didi Acoach Mas-ud Didi Dramani asked that the footballs be used for SPORTS CLUB has donated ten (10) footballs training the University of Education, on all alumni of the University of Education, to the University of Education, Winneba football team. Winneba to emulate the gesture and also come Winneba Amalgamated Sports to support the University in any way they can. Club. Mr. Dramani a former coach Recieveing the items, the chairman of Kumasi Ashanti Kotoko, now of Amalgamated Sports Club Office, coaches the Ghana National female Dr. Vincent Adzahlie-Mensah football team - the Black Princesses. appreciated the gifts and call

61 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 CONGREGATION UEW HOLDS 20TH CONGREGATION

he Vice- Chancellor (VC) Tof the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Prof. Mawutor Avoke has attributed the increase in student numbers to the fact that more innovative and competitive programmes that are market driven, and which links the lecture rooms to the teaching fields and industries to enhance their effectiveness and to keep renewing their minds with have been introduced. efficiency anywhere in life. He said, new ideas and technology. He said the University has also widened “Proper time management would be “As graduands you should be able to its teaching and delivery to cover a beneficial to your growth, progression function anywhere and in any capacity. wide range of students who otherwise and success in life”. Accepting postings to any part of may not have been able to access the country makes you educated and university education. The VC commended staff of the reasonable persons”, she said. University for given off their time and Prof. Avoke was speaking at the 20th energy to teach, supervise and support Dr. Avotri advised the graduands to congregation ceremony held by UEW the graduands to get to their present make use of resources readily available from November 12 -14, 2015 at the state. He expressed gratitude to all to them, together with the knowledge Jophus Anamuah Conference Centre staff of the University for the massive acquired from the University, thereby at Winneba.By close of the November support in the successful organisation creating their own working environment. session of the 20th Congregation, a of events that unfolded during the Considering the present socio-economic total of nine thousand, two hundred year. These events include the launch situation of the nation, she urged and four students (9,204), made up of the Cooperate Strategic Plan, the graduands to avoid being over- of 1,268 Post-Graduate, 4,743 First April session of the 19th Congregation, dependent on government since it Degree, 3,193 Certificate and Diploma Graduation of International Students, poses a great threat on nation building. would graduate from all the campuses. Special Congregation, Inaugural Speech, She appealed to graduands to The VC urged the graduands to Valedictory Speech and his induction reciprocate the opportunities accorded debunk statements which suggest into office as the new Vice-Chancellor. them by joining the Alumni Association that is a difference between Ghanaian Prof. Avoke took the opportunity to participate and contribute to building standards and global standard since to thank all stakeholders for their the University.Hard working students no such thing exists. He further urged tremendous assistance to UEW in were given awards at the Congregation them to operate at their very best diverse ways which had contributed ceremony.The Vice-Chancellor’s Award to achieve commendable results for to the growth of the University. for Best First Year Mathematics Student themselves, their organisation and the The Acting Chairman of UEW Governing went to Amos Sosoo. He received nation at large.He again, urged the Council Dr. Ruby Avotri noted that in GH ¢500.00 cedi plus a set of books. graduands to desist from practices this rapidly changing and increasingly The Registrar’s Award for Best First such as unhealthy conversations and interdependent world, there was need to Year Education Student went to Mary poor planning which prevents them constantly engage in lifelong learning Aba Kadzi. She received GH¢500.00 from achieving set targets.Prof. Avoke to equip oneself with the expertise cedi and a set of books. entreated the students to endeavour needed to excel in one’s performance. to acquire the skills for managing time She therefore asked the graduands Continued on page 63

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 62 CONGREGATION Prof. Anamuah Mensah’s Award for received GH¢100.00 cedi. category whilst Augustine Seyeme Best Year Science Student went to It was sponsored by Prof. Joseph K. Apetsi received US$ 100 for the Male Seth Awuni. He received GH¢500.00 Aboagye.Opanyin Kofi’s Award for Best category. The award was sponsored cedi plus a set of books.The first 3 Graduating Student (Male and Female by Mr. Ebenezer Narh Kofi Adinku. awards were sponsored by Mr. Gibrine category) in the area of Research Michael Nii Tettey Kwabena Ashong Adam, (CEO of EPP Books Service Dissertations for Sandwich programme Award for Best Graduating Student Ltd).Prof. Aboagye’s Award for Best in M.Ed. Educational Administration for Graphic Design went to Mabel Graduating Basic Education Student and Management). Benedicta Hussey Abotsigah. She received GH¢250.00. It was received by Timothy Tordun. He received US$ 100 for the Female was sponsored by Mrs. Lani E. Ashong.

UEW GRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

he Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Education, He advised them to think through carefully before Winneba, Prof. Akwasi Asabere Ameyaw on behalf of taking major decisions in life and be responsible for Tthe University has commended students of Hallmark the decisions they take. on their achievement. Prof. Asabere-Ameyaw appealed to the students to subject He was certain that during their years of study, the themselves to mentoring if they had the opportunity, students were given the opportunity to master progressive because most great men and women were mentored. knowledge, skills and competencies required of them The VC hoped they would be good ambassadors of Hallmark to fulfil their mandate.The VC also believed that the and the University of Education, Winneba and bid them students had been adequately trained to contribute to God’s protection in all their endeavors.Dr. Ruby Avotri, the growth and development of their nation and would Member of the Governing Council of UEW, commented be functional wherever they went. on the relationship that bonded Ghana and Nigeria since time past, with Nigeria always playing the “big Prof. Asabere-Ameyaw was addressing graduating students brother” role. She claimed, history was being made, as of Hallmark Educational Institute, Nigeria at a Special UEW in particular and Ghana in general, was graduating Congregation held at University of Education, Winneba on students exclusively from Nigeria. Wednesday, August 12, 2015 during which, the students She urged the students to continue working hard and were awarded Post-Graduate and Undergraduate degrees. contribute their quota to the development of their nation. It would be recalled that Hallmark Educational Institute, Dr. Avotri believed that with the kind of training and Nigeria was affiliated to UEW until the relationship went education the students received, they were equipped to sour. “Our relationship with Hallmark has not been the succeed in whatever they set their minds on to. best and I think we have learnt our lessons”, the VC hinted. She looked forward to hearing their names world over, The VC charged the students to be devoted to responsibilities winning competitions, promoting their reputable institutions they accept and finish them on time, adding that, “Time and lifting high the flags of their nation. is exhaustible and once wasted can never be recouped”

63 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 CONGREGATION UEW HOLDS APRIL SESSION OF 19TH CONGREGATION

been a herculean challenge for graduating students to deal with, and promised to fix it (the power outages) as mentioned in his State of the Nation’s address. He also said government’s intention to freeze the ban on public sector employment was still under consideration and promised that Government would continue to create a conducive environment but it was important, that Ghanaians take advantage of that to unleash entrepreneurship in the country to derive maximum benefits, accordingly. In his speech, the Chairman of the UEW Governing Council, Dr. Emmanuel Kenneth Andoh indicated how in its vision to be a Centre of Excellence, the University was working tirelessly, to achieve that. Dr. Andoh observed that government’s appeal to tertiary institutions during the 2014/2015 academic year had brought tremendous increases in total applications and registration of students from all campuses, across board. He therefore called for support from donors to expand the infrastructural and research base in order to meet the pressures emanating from the numbers. He acknowledged support received so far from laudable institutions such as the Government of Ghana, GET fund and philanthropists and thanked AVU for opening a Virtual Learning Centre in the University adding that, UEW had embraced ICT in its mode of education delivery. UEW held the April session of its 19th Congregation on April 25, Dr. Andoh congratulated the graduands for 2015 in Winneba, at the J. Anamuah-Mensah Conference Centre their achievement and accomplishment and and in Kumasi, at the College of Technology Education on May 2, urged them to make a difference wherever 2015. In all, the University graduated 15,611 teachers and other they found themselves. professionals.In a speech read on behalf of the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, Minister for Education, He also thanked staff of UEW, in particular, the Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang said, government through her study Coordinators and teachers for the training Ministry would continue to prioritise quality access, relevant and which qualified the students for their degrees. affordable for the sectors across all levels of education to help The Vice-Chancellor of UEW, Prof. Akwasi boost the human capital of the country. Asabere-Ameyaw asked the students to position themselves well and control their mandate He gave the history of Distance Education as well as the role it as professional and functional Ghanaians by plays in the country and regretted challenges students had to go putting to bare professional knowledge, skills through, in their quest to study for exams.The President commended and competencies mastered during their stay UEW for alleviating the power outages, which would otherwise have Continued on page 65

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 64 MATRICULATION in the University, as they step out to the world of work. possible to avoid too many avoidable errors or else your He also urged them to apply their training to contribute students would start losing confidence in you’’, he added. to the development of our dear nation. The VC suggested that, the graduates submit themselves Prof Asabere-Ameyaw advised them to be confident and to mentoring when they get the opportunity. ‘Know what avoid over dependence on others as that could easily they want and work consistently towards it by getting lead to disappointment. focused and moving forward’ he said.He congratulated ‘’As humans, we are bound to make errors but don’t worry the students for their academic success. too much when you make those errors. Try as much as

UEW Holds 20th Matriculation For Regular Students The Vice-Chancellor and for offices; the (VC) of the University Renovation of the of Education Winneba Administrative (UEW), Prof Mawutor Block at the Avoke has stated that South Campus although many students into a Business qualified to enter the School and the University, they could not installation of be admitted because of an 11 KVA Power limited infrastructure. Plant at the He therefore North campus pointed out that students to improve power who were fortunate to supply. get admission into the A t University must count Ajumako, Prof themselves lucky in going Avoke cited the through the stringent New Faculty Block academic procedures. which would be Prof. was speaking at used finally as the 20th Matriculation lecture halls ceremonies during which and offices; the fresh students were various programmes. 863 were offered construction admitted into various programmes admission while 738 registered as at of the Pavilion to create available for the 2015/2016 academic year on close of admissions. For the Postgraduate space for lectures; the renovation Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Winneba programmes 37 applications were of Guest house for visiting/part time and Ajumako respectively. received out which 27 comprising 18 lecturers and a 600 KVA Generator At the Winneba Campus, males and 19 females were offered set to improve power supply. 13,986 applications were received for admission. Prof. Avoke urged the students the various programmes. 5,832 had Prof. Avoke mentioned recent on-going to make use of the Campus Radio (Radio admission and only 3,919 registered projects the University was undertaking Windy Bay 98.3 F.M.) by tuning in to as at close of admissions. For the with Internally Generated Funds and listen to radio lecture sessions and postgraduate programmes 654 applied, with the help of its social partners. interact with lecturers via telephone 296 offered admission with 237 Projects at the Winneba campus were in the comfort of their rooms, junior registered as at close of admissions. the Educational Studies Faculty Block common rooms or any appropriate At the Ajumako Campus 1,078 at the North Campus which when place. applications were received for the complete, would be used by lecturers Continued on page 66

65 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 MATRICULATION For support services on campus, the He entreated the students to take in tertiary institutions in the country”, Vice Chancellor implored the students their studies seriously and exempt the VC said. He therefore warned that to patronize hygienic restaurants on themselves from all forms of anyone found to be involved in such the campuses and seek counselling examination malpractices which could activities would be dealt with according services for assistance and solutions warrant them expulsion from the to the university regulations. to their problems. university adding, that, “the university Prof. Avoke enjoined the students As students, the Vice will not deal leniently with any student to comply with the conventions and Chancellor was hopeful that they involved in such practices”. regulations of the University that would make use of the ICT facilities “Social vices such as drug peddling ensures that it maintains order, protects such as the WIFI, an internet connectivity and abuse, stealing and armed people and property and fulfils its and computer laboratories to access robbery, occultism and homosexuality purposes and responsibilities, under the internet and world wide web for are reported now and then in our the state law. research, teaching and learning. newspapers as occasional incidents

UEW Matriculates Sandwich Students For 2015/2016 Academic Year

he University of Education, Winneba has held a academic dishonesty and would defeat the purpose of matriculation ceremony to formally admit the their education, noting that assignments, class exercises, T2015/2016 batch of Sandwich Students at Winneba, quizzes and examinations are used to develop students’ on Thursday, July 23, 2015. skills and measure academic progress. The Sandwich programme is one of the avenues through which UEW tries to make room for as many qualified persons as possible to pursue their dream of University Education, without compromising on quality.

At close of the Sandwich admission period for 2015, 947 applicants had been admitted for the undergraduate programmes. Out of this number 546 were females and 401 males. In the post graduate category, 871 gained admission out of which 345 were females and the rest males. At close of registration for the sandwich programme, 868 students had registered for their respective courses.

In his address, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw implored the students to adopt positive attitudes towards their studies. He advised them to use their time judiciously He encouraged them to study diligently and complete on academic activities, prepare adequately for their their various programmes successfully and on schedule, examinations and desist from cheating in examinations to justify their time and money invested.“Your success or class exercises. should be a motivating factor to other teachers who are The VC urged the students to avoid letting others do yet to decide on enrolling on the program me”, the VC said. their assignments for them, since that would be an Continued on page 67

UEW-Reminiscences 2015 66 MATRICULATION Prof. Asabere-Ameyaw however, cautioned that the goal Michael Shattock of the United Kingdom, the immediate of the programme was not to help the students acquire past Chairman of the UEW Governing Council, and Mr. certificates for enhanced salaries but to change their Gibrine Adam. outlook, commitment to duty, make them effective as Last year, 2014, the University conferred degrees on 3 teachers and in their attitude to life. illustrious sons of Africa, former President Jerry John Rawlings, Gen. (Rtd.) Abusalami Abubakar, former Head He was optimistic that the various programmes would of State, Nigeria and Prof. Jophus Anammuah- Mensah, enable the students play significant roles as functional the immediate past Vice-Chancellor, UEW. Ghanaians.The VC took the opportunity to invite the students to the Special Congregation scheduled for August 14, 2015, during which, UEW will confer honorary degrees on another set of great men in the society. They are President John Agyekum Kuffuor, Professor

UEW MATRICULATES SANDWICH STUDENTS FOR 2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR

he University of Education, towards their studies. He advised The VC urged the students to avoid Winneba has held a matriculation them to use their time judiciously on letting others do their assignments for Tceremony to formally admit academic activities, prepare adequately them, since that would be academic the 2014/2015 batch of Sandwich for their examinations and desist dishonesty and would defeat the Students at Winneba, on Thursday, from cheating in examinations or purpose of their education, noting July 23, 2015. class exercises. that assignments, class exercises, quizzes and examinations are used The Sandwich programme is one of to develop students’ skills and measure the avenues through which UEW tries academic progress. to make room for as many qualified persons as possible to pursue their He encouraged them to study diligently dream of University Education, without and complete their various programmes compromising on quality. successfully and on schedule, to justify their time and money invested. At close of the Sandwich admission “Your success should be a motivating period for 2014/2015 academic year, factor to other teachers who are yet 947 applicants had been admitted to decide on enrolling on the program for the undergraduate programmes. me”, the VC said. Out of this number 546 were females and 401 males. In the post graduate Prof. Asabere-Ameyaw however, category, 871 gained admission out cautioned that the goal of the of which 345 were females and the programme was not to help the rest males. At close of registration students acquire certificates for for the sandwich programme, 868 enhanced salaries but to change their students had registered for their outlook, commitment to duty, make respective courses. them effective as teachers and in their attitude to life.He was optimistic In his address, the Vice-Chancellor of that the various programmes would the University of Education, Winneba, enable the students play significant Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw implored roles as functional Ghanaians. the students to adopt positive attitudes Continued on page 68

67 UEW-Reminiscences 2015 MATRICULATION The VC took the opportunity to Kufuor, Professor Michael Shattock of former President Jerry John Rawlings, invite the students to the Special the United Kingdom, the immediate Gen. (Rtd.) Abusalami Abubakar, former Congregation scheduled for August past Chairman of the UEW Governing Head of State, Nigeria and Prof. Jophus 14, 2015, during which, UEW will Council Rev. Dr. Livingstone Buama, Anammuah- Mensah, the immediate confer honorary degrees on another and Mr. Gibrine Adam of EPP Books. past Vice-Chancellor, UEW. set of great men in the society. They Last year, 2014, the University conferred are former President John Agyekum degrees on 3 illustrious sons of Africa,

...... UEW HOLDS MATRICULATION FOR 2014/2015 STUDENTS

he Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Education For the master’s programme, the university received a total Winneba, Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw has said of 200 applications for the M.Ed. in Mathematics, Science, Tthe university would soon start a 5th Campus in English and Mentoring programmes by distance. Out of Techiman to be known as the College of Distance Education the number, 115 were admitted. In sum, the University and Extension in pursuit of the University’s mandate admitted a total of 8, 958 DE students for the 2014/15 as spelt out in Act 672 which enjoins the university to academic year. At close of registration, a total of 74 create additional campuses when necessary. international students from Gabon had registered for This, according to him, is management’s desire to rebuild a the 2 year Diploma in English Education pedagogy. junior university and Distance Education (DE) population According to the VC, the University had also introduced in Ghana that would stand the test of time. new programmes for the 2015/2016 academic year. These are the 1 year Diploma in Education and the 1 year Post Diploma in Education by Distance to cater UEW had since 1993 been at the forefront of providing for HND, Technical and other professionals as well as opportunities through Distance Education. In i996 graduates without education background. when the first batch of DE students’ enrolled the University has expanded its study centres from 4 to Plans, he noted, were underway to mount a Bachelor’s 28, and was constructing 2 structures for Study Centres degree in English, Mathematics, and Science Education by at Techiman, Onwin, Cape Coast and Sunyani.The VC distance. In addition, an M.Ed. Basic Education programme made these known at the matriculation ceremony held would also be introduced to enable basic education for Distance Education students at the University of graduates pursue their Master’s degree. From the initial Education, Winneba on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 B.Ed. in Basic Education, the University has Diploma and at the Prof J. Anamuah-Mensah Conference Centre. Bachelor programmes in Early Childhood Education, BBA Accounting and Management options. In addition, the University runs Diploma and Post Diploma Technical Vocational programmes in Auto Education, Catering, He revealed that for the 2013/2014 academic year, the Construction, Electricals, Fashion, Mechanical Education University enrolled a total of 6, 050 into the undergraduate and Wood Technology Education by distance. The University DE programme in Basic Education. For the 2014/15 academic has DE programmes in English, Mathematics, Science year, the University received a total of 13,002 applications and French, he added. for undergraduate Distance Education programmes in Basic Education, Early Childhood Education and Business The Vice Chancellor urged all the matriculants to make Administration organised by IEDE. Out of that, a total, judicious use of their time, tutors and gadgets at their 11,693 qualified and were offered admission. At the disposal in order to succeed in the DE programme. close of registration a total of 8,034 had registered, with 8,009 admitted into the Diploma and Post Diploma programmes in the Technical and Vocational Education.

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