Mr. Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye has been sworn into office as Registrar of the University of Cape Coast following his appointment by the University Council.
At a brief handover ceremony on Friday, November 1, 2024, Mr. Abbeyquaye said his vision was to “lead a dedicated team of administrators and professional staff providing an efficient support system to the Governing Council, Academic Board, and the Vice-Chancellor to achieve the overall institutional vision of becoming a globally acclaimed University.”
He enumerated seven themes that would guide him to work to improve the fortunes of the University.
Mr. Abbeyquaye (L) receiving a file from the outgone acting Registrar, Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey
“I envision a future for the University underpinned by seven fundamental themes: Student-centric Excellence; Statutory and Regulatory Compliance; Technology-driven collaborative leadership, innovation and efficiency; professional development; Enhancing operational and Administrative Support Systems, and Revitalizing campus Aesthetics,” he said.
Mr. Abbeyquaye, who is also a legal practitioner, noted that he would be guided by the aforementioned themes, along with total quality management principles to enhance service quality to improve the overall student experience.
A group photo of management and staff who witnessed the handover ceremony
He used the occasion to pay glowing tributes to past Registrars for their immense dedication and exemplary service to the University.
“Their legacy, built on years of commitment has set a high standard of excellence and efficiency in University Administration,” he added.
Mr. Abbeyquaye, who has served UCC for almost twenty-eight years was employed by the University in 1996 as a Senior Administrative Assistant. Before assuming the high office of Registrar, he was the Director of the Directorate of Academic Affairs-UCC.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, in his address, congratulated Mr. Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye on his appointment.
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene (L-R), Registrar, Mr Gideon Abbeyquaye and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong
He said he was convinced that his wealth of experience garnered over the years would propel the University in achieving its mission.
He called on the staff of the University to give the new Registrar the maximum support to enable him execute his duties professionally.
Prof. Boampong hailed the immediate past Acting Registrar, Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey, for his selfless dedication to duty and leadership during his brief stay in office.
For his part, Mr. Aggrey pledged his unflinching support to the new Registrar.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC