Provost with the staff of E. P. College of Education
On 1st February, 2023, a team from the College of Education led by the Provost, Prof. Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe, and accompanied by Ms. Dorinda Nbinmah Yeboah, Assistant Registrar, Mr. Prince Blay Boateng, Administrative Assistant and Mr. Frank Hope Tachie, National Service Person paid a 2-day working visit to the Peki College of Education, the E. P. College of Education and the Ho/Tsito Learning Centre in the Volta Region.
Provost with staff of Ho/Tsito Learning Centre
The visit provided an opportunity for the Provost to interact and familiarise himself with the staff, students and operations of the Colleges/Learning Centre. He used the opportunity to identify ways by which services could be improved as well as explore alternatives for increased revenue generation.
Provost with the staff of Peki College of Education
The team was warmly received by the management and staff of the Colleges/Learning Centre they visited. In addressing the Provost and his team, the Principals/Coordinator, expressed their excitement and that of their staff at receiving the Provost and his team. They informed the team about some of their success stories in improving access to quality tertiary education in the region and was hopeful that more initiatives would be adopted to improve students’ experience.
Provost (left) inspecting an ongoing project at the E. P. College of Education with Dr Dickson Dorm Tsey, Principal of the College
The Provost was led around to inspect some ongoing developmental projects at the Colleges/Learning Centre he visited.
Provost touring the facilities at the Ho/Tsito Learning Centre
During an interaction session with the staff and students, Prof. Codjoe officially introduced himself as the Provost of the College of Education and gave a presentation of his vision for the College that spans from 2022 to 2025. He indicated that his main agenda is to spearhead research in the College by providing the needed resources and creating the enabling environment for faculty to conduct research and solicit international funding for their projects. He was concerned that whilst there were a lot of research opportunities to be tapped into, the research component in the College was quite low. According to him, this will drive the growth and development of the College.
The Provost sharing his vision with the staff and students at the Peki College of Education
The Provost also used the occasion to source inputs from staff on how to improve their welfare and students’ experience and assured them that measures will be put in place to achieve these initiatives.
Staff at the E. P. College seated during the interaction section
Staff present at the meeting also enumerated several challenges that affect their work. These challenges include delays in release of examinations results, lack of access to students’ portal and delays in processing claims. The students also disclosed that despite the issues at the Colleges, they have some successes such as good and friendly lecturers, best French and music school and best character training school. In response to their comments, the Provost commended the management and staff for their successes and assured them that measures would be put in place to mitigate some of their challenges where possible and refer the rest to the appropriate officers.
Management and staff of the Peki College of Education having dinner with the Provost and his team
After the interaction session, the management of the E. P. College of Education presented a gift to the Provost on behalf of the College. The Provost expressed his appreciation for the gift and thanked them for their thoughtfulness.
Dr Dickson Dorm Tsey, Principal, E.P. College of Education presenting gift to the Provost
Management and staff of the E. P. College of Education having dinner with the Provost and his team
To crown the visit, the Provost hosted the management and staff of the various Colleges/Learning Centre to a lunch/dinner which was interspersed with music and dance.