University of Ghana - College of Education

Provost Welcome

Welcome to the College of Education of the University of Ghana which is one of the four colleges established by the University. The College is committed to providing unrestricted access to high quality tertiary education through excellence in teaching, learning, research and scholarship at international standards. The College also seeks to improve the understanding, practice and management of Information and Communication. The College is made up of three schools: School of Continuing and Distance Education, School of Education and Leadership and School of Information and Communication Studies. It is home to the Kumasi and Takoradi City Campuses of the University as well as the University of Ghana Learning Centres located at Accra, Bolgatanga, Cape Coast, Koforidua, Sunyani, Tamale, Tema, Tsito, and Wa. The College also supervises and mentors the six colleges of education affiliated to the University of Ghana, namely, Mount Mary, Accra, Enchi, Peki, Gbewaa and Evangelical Presbyterian (Amedzofe) Colleges of Education. Two units key to the University which are located in the College of Education are the University of Ghana Printing Press and Radio Univers. Both are fast becoming the press / media of choice within the University and beyond..........read more

News & Events

COE Materials Office Holds Seminar On Procurement Processes

The College Materials Office recently hosted a two-day seminar on procurement processes for officials and staff of the College. Held at the Smart Classroom of the School of Continuing and Distance Education from 4th-5th March, 2024, the seminar covered topics such as the procurement processes, responsibilities of user departments, and the legal implications of non-compliance with procurement laws.

Annual Interaction With PhD Students

In a recent annual interaction, Prof. Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe, the Provost of the College of Education, engaged with all PhD students enrolled in different programmes within the College. The hybrid interaction, which accommodated both in-person and virtual attendance, focused on discussing research progress, sharing ideas, addressing challenges, and exploring avenues of support from the College.

College of Education Provost engages with UG Press Staff

In an interactive session with staff of the UG Press recently, Prof. Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe, Provost of the College of Education, explained the purpose for holding a separate session for the UG Press after his initial interaction with the College Staff. This, he said, would facilitate discussions regarding relevant issues related to the operation of the UG press.

College of Education Provost discusses Action Plan with Faculty Members

Prof. Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe, Provost of the College of Education, recently held a series of meetings with Deans, Heads of Departments, and faculty members of constituent schools and departments to discuss the College’s Action Plan. The meeting, which took place from 28th February to 21st March, 2024, was also aimed at deliberating on the various initiatives that would shape the strategic direction of the College for the 2023/2024 academic year.