The newly-appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Denis Aheto, has paid a day’s visit to familiarize and formally introduce himself to some administrative Directors of the University.
Prof. Aheto, who was accompanied by the Director of Public Affairs, Major Kofi Baah Bentum (rtd), visited the Directorates of Human Resource, Public Affairs, Information and Communication Services, Consular and General Services, and the Legal Office.
At the meetings, the Pro Vice-Chancellor interacted with the directors and assured them of his unflinching support during his tenure in office.
Prof. Denis Aheto explaining a point in one of the meetings
He used the occasion to outline his vision to help the Vice-Chancellor to enable the University to mobilize resources from development partners.
“We cannot build a university solely with school fees,” he continued
He emphasised the critical role of staff development and ensured that he would use his good offices to build the capacities of staff in the University.
“The development of the human resource capital is a crucial issue in all organizations. The greatest asset of every organisation is the staff. As such, we need to invest the required resources to regularly update the knowledge, skills and competencies of staff, the most important resource in the University,” he said.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor said Graduate School was on the front burner of his vision and said he would do his possible best to improve the fortunes of the School to woo more students.
For their part, the Directors congratulated Prof. Aheto on his appointment and elevation and gave their fullest assurance that their directorates will ensure he succeeds.
They told the Pro Vice-Chancellor about the challenges militating against their directorates and asked him to address those challenges to ensure efficiency in their operations.
The Senior Assistant Registrar at the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Alfred Ghartey, was present at the separate meetings.
Directorate of Human Resource
The first port of call for the Pro Vice-Chancellor was the Directorate of Human Resource.
He was welcomed by the Director of the Directorate of Human Resource, Mr. Adom Konadu, who congratulated Prof. Aheto on his appointment and elevation.
The Director indicated the readiness of the Directorate to employ new staff to replace staff on retirement immediately its get clearance from government.
For his part, Prof. Aheto promised to work with staff of the Directorate to achieve his vision for the University.
Directorate of Public Affairs
At the Directorate of Public Affairs, the Director, Major Kofi Baah Bentum (rtd), congratulated Prof. Aheto on his appointment.
He used the opportunity to tell Pro Vice-Chancellor some of the challenges militating against the Directorate and asked him to use his good offices to address them to ensure efficiency.
On his part, Prof. Aheto asked that the Directorate conducted needs assessment and assured the Directorate of his support.
Directorate of Consular and General Services
The Pro Vice-Chancellor also met with the senior officers of the Directorate of Consular and General Services. He was received to the Directorate by the Head of Immigration Section, Dr. Mary Obimpeh.
The Headmistress University Primary School, Mrs. Georgina Aglobitse, told the Pro Vice-Chancellor that the school was understaffed and contract staff teachers were inadequately remunerated.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor, for his part, promised to do his best to address the issues.
Legal Affairs Office
The Pro Vice-Chancellor ended his visit at the Legal Office, where he was welcomed by Mr. Solomon Gyesi, a legal officer.
