Professor Peter Quartey has assumed office as the new Provost of the College of Education, University of Ghana, with a commitment to build on the achievements of previous administrations and work collaboratively with members of the College to advance its development. He succeeds Professor Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe, who has completed his tenure as Provost and has assumed office as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Development of the University of Ghana.
Professor Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe, immediate past Provost, College of Education, delivering his handing-over remarks
At a formal handing-over ceremony, Professor Codjoe reflected on the achievements and challenges of his tenure and welcomed Professor Quartey to the leadership of the College. He urged members of the College community to extend their support and cooperation to the new Provost. Professor Codjoe noted that Professor Quartey had already begun advocating for the College, particularly in seeking the resources needed to support its development.
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He also encouraged the incoming administration to continue engaging the Legon Centre for Education Research and Policy (LECERP) on the publication of its report on the State of Education in Ghana, which he said the Centre had assured him would be published soon. The transition was formally completed with the presentation of Professor Codjoe's handing-over notes to Professor Quartey.
Professor Peter Quartey, Provost, College of Education, delivering his first remarks as Provost
In his first remarks as Provost, Professor Peter Quartey described his new role as both exciting and challenging. He expressed gratitude to Professor Codjoe for his leadership and acknowledged the foundations laid during his tenure.
Professor Quartey said his administration would build on the structures established by his predecessors while seeking opportunities to add value to the College. He added that he had assumed the role with a clear sense of purpose and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to the continued growth of the College.
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He called for a strong sense of collective responsibility among members of the College community, stressing that the fortunes of the College were closely linked to the collective efforts, wellbeing and success of its members. He therefore encouraged staff to work collaboratively towards achieving the College's shared goals.
The new Provost also acknowledged some of the challenges facing the Distance Education Programme and assured members that his administration would work with relevant stakeholders to find practical ways of addressing them.
Professor Quartey further encouraged members of the College community to uphold mutual respect regardless of age, position or status. He noted that respect and collaboration would be essential to creating an environment in which members could contribute effectively to the College's development.
He disclosed that he had outlined his vision for his tenure and would soon engage the various constituent units of the College to share his vision and listen to their perspectives. He expressed the hope that the College community would support and work with him as he begins his tenure.
Mr. Joseph Oduro Nkansah, College Registrar, delivering closing remarks
In his closing remarks, Mr. Joseph Oduro Nkansah, on behalf of Management, thanked members of the College community for their participation in the ceremony and commended Professor Codjoe for his leadership and service.
He welcomed Professor Quartey to the College's leadership and congratulated him on his assumption of office. Mr. Nkansah assured the new Provost of his support and expressed confidence in building a strong and productive working relationship with him.
The ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter for the College, with a renewed focus on continuity, collaboration and collective progress.