100 90 75% 40% 80 70 75% 90% 60 50 40 45% 60% 30 20 70% 10 75% 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 70% 45% 100 90 75%75% 80 45%45% 70 80% 60 50% 45% 55% 50 40 30 20 80% 60% 10 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 40% 70% 100 90 75% 40% 80 th th Thursday, 29 - Friday,70 30 October, 2020 75% 90% Cape Coast 60Sports Stadium 50 40 45% 60% 30 20 70% 10 75% 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 70% 45% 100 90 75%75% 80 45%45% 70 80% 60 50% 45% 55% 50 40 30 20 80% 60% 10 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 40% 70% AnnualVICE-CHANCELLOR’S Report to the 53rd Congregation PROFESSOR JOHNSON NYARKO BOAMPONG Vice-Chancellor FOREWORD his report takes stock of major activities of various sectors of the University during the 2019/2020 academic year. All sectors of the University contributed immensely towards Tthe successful completion of the academic year. This is manifested in the remarkable achievements by staff and students which have been documented in this report. While remaining committed to its mandate, the University has over the years strived to contribute significantly towards national development and by extension the global community by producing quality graduates in almost all spheres of human endeavour. This has been made possible with the diversification of programmes to respond to national and international needs. It is therefore, very heart-warming that we are witnessing the graduation of students who have gone through the academic mill and have been refined to put the knowledge they have acquired to the benefit of society. Let me use this opportunity to congratulate all the graduating class for the 53rd Congregation and urge them to make the University proud wherever they find themselves. For the 2019/2020 academic year, the University faithfully discharged its role of teaching, conducting research, dissemination of knowledge and embarking on extension or outreach services. Apart from discharging our role as a University, we recorded several feats which have been captured by various Colleges, Faculties/Schools, Directorates, Institutes, Departments, Directorates, Sections and Units. As Vice-Chancellor, I have assumed office at a time when the world is still battling with the novel Corona Virus. Like most Universities, our academic calendar was disrupted and we had to even close down as directed by the President. As I stated at my investiture, I am aware of the high expectations from all stakeholders for this University to continue to make significant strides, and to attain greater heights, within the global academic landscape, even in these unusual and uncertain times. Let me reiterate that despite the huge task ahead, I am determined to lead the process of transforming UCC into a World Class Entrepreneurial University with a global competitive edge. My vision is: “To re-position UCC as the global hub of creative thinkers, offering demand- 5i VC’s Annual Report 2019/2020 driven programmes, integrated with practical entrepreneurial courses and actively translating the products of its innovative research, for sustainable development”. The collective efforts of the past leadership with the support, commitment and dedication of all academic and non-academic staff, as well as students, have contributed greatly to the enviable position that our institution occupies in the tertiary education landscape in Ghana and beyond . Therefore, I want to use this opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of past leadership of this noble University for their gallant efforts that have contributed greatly to this enviable position. I am particularly grateful to the immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, for his sterling leadership and handing over a peaceful University to me. We are proud of our achievements so far and are determined to prove ourselves equal to challenges ahead. Even though, we are patting ourselves on the shoulders for the achievements made, we should work harder and not lose focus towards attaining the vision and mission of the University. Thank you. Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong Vice-Chancellor ii6 VC’s Annual Report 2019/2020 CONTENTS FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................. i OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR .......................................................................................... 11 DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ..................................... 11 DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND CONSULTANCY ............................................ 12 CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ............................................................................. 15 STUDENTS’ FINANCIAL SUPPORT OFFICE ................................................................................ 19 OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR ...................................................................................................... 22 DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCE ..................................................................................... 26 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SECTION ................................................................................ 30 DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS ........................................................................................... 32 PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PROTOCOL SECTION ......................................................................... 32 DOCUMENTATION & INFORMATION SECTION ........................................................................ 38 DIRECTORATE OF LEGAL, CONSULAR AND GENERAL SERVICES ............................................... 39 LEGAL SECTION ....................................................................................................................... 40 CONSULAR AND IMMIGRATION SECTION ............................................................................... 40 UNIVERSITY KINDERGARTEN .................................................................................................. 41 UNIVERSITY PRIMARY SCHOOL .............................................................................................. 42 UNIVERSITY BASIC SCHOOL – NORTH CAMPUS ..................................................................... 45 UNIVERSITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ....................................................................................... 47 UNIVERSITY PRINTING PRESS ................................................................................................. 50 TRANSPORT SECTION .............................................................................................................. 52 FIRE SERVICE UNIT ................................................................................................................... 54 DIRECTORATE OF UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES .................................................................. 57 INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION OFFICE ....................................................................................... 65 SAM JONAH LIBRARY ............................................................................................................... 68 INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT OFFICE ................................................................................. 74 CHAPLAINCY UNIT ................................................................................................................... 77 GRADUATE STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF GHANA ................................................................... 78 SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES ............................................................................................. 80 OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENTS ....................................................................................... 84 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES.............................................................. 88 SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE ...................................................................................................... 91 DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE ........................................................................................ 93 MEAT PROCESSING UNIT ......................................................................................................... 95 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION ........................................... 96 DEPARTMENT OF CROP SCIENCE ............................................................................................. 98 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING .................................................................... 100 DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SCIENCE ............................................................................................... 102 iii7 VC’s Annual Report 2019/2020 SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES .......................................................................................... 104 DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY ............................................................................................ 106 DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY ............................................ 108 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ......................................................................... 110 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY ........................................... 112 CENTRE FOR COASTAL MANAGEMENT .................................................................................... 113 DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC SCIENCES .................................................................................... 114 DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES