UEW Service Personnel shown path for Self Employment

cross section of service personnel in attendance

The Division of Human Resource of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) Wednesday held orientation for 2017/2018 National Service Personnel at JN Aryeetey Auditorium, South campus as part of its duty to orient newly service personnel posted into the University.

The occasion which was chaired by the Deputy Registrar of the Division of Academic Affairs, Mrs. Wilhemina Tete-Mensah whose presence was also on behalf of the Registrar congratulated all personnel and admonished them to be meticulous about their work. She also advised every service person to be humble and respectful to his or her boss regardless of the situation.

“We are humans and as humans we may step on ones toe or bark up the wrong tree. However, when such unfortunate happens; be patient, humble and obedient to your boss and find an ideal way to beat around the bush.” She admonished.  

Mr. Isaac Darko, left and Mr. Augustus Brew, right

Head of Senior and Junior Staff Unit of the Division of Human Resource, Mr. Augustus Brew made a presentation on the topic “The NSS Personnel in Career and National Development. In his presentation, he said that national service was a stepping stone for the success of every graduate who intend to be prolific in future.  

He bemoaned the assertion about most graduates yelling there would be no job for them after their one year service to the nation. He however, empowered every service person to be creative in his or her field of study in order to be productive even after the service.   

“I do not see the need of orienting service personnel every year without showing them the path of being self employed after their service to the nation. I entreat the government as well as the authorities of the university to put prevalent measures in place to help service personnel become more productive during and after their service.” He opined.

Mrs. Irene-Michelle Ofosu-Behome

Head of Employee Relations Department of the Division of Human Resource, Mrs. Irene-Michelle Ofosu-Behome also made a presentation on the topic “Settling for Work in UEW". She said that there were several job opportunities at the university adding, diligence and hard work would furnish service personnel job in the university.

“Do not ever be idle at work. Always have in mind that you need to do something for the school and yourself as well. So whenever you’re at the office find something industrious to do. You can be reading more about the university at your leisure hours instead of whatsapping and facebooking.” She cautioned.

Attendance for this year’s orientation was very encouraging as compared to the previous years. A total of 350 personnel were recorded to be present as compared to 2016 where only 230 personnel attended the event.

The event was graced by the Deputy Registrar of Human Resource, Mrs. Christie Okine-Anti and ring mastered by Mr. Isaac Darko, Chief Administrative Assistant at the Division of Human Resource.

“I leave with fond memories” – Dr. Akwaa-Mensah

Dr. Akwaa-Mensah, immediate past Registrar of UEW

Registrar of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Dr. Christopher Akwaa-Mensah reiterates that he leaves office with fond memories as his cohorts have assisted him discharge his duties successfully.

He says that he is highly encouraged and grateful for the support and wonderful love shown him. He adds that he pleads with whoever he might have wronged during his tenure as registrar to forgive him.

“As I leave office as registrar of UEW, I leave with fond memories; I leave satisfied that you and I have done our bit and I need to leave for somebody to continue.

“Whatever I have achieved, we have achieved together. Therefore, as I am leaving I have no bitterness within. I am the type who does not carry bitterness along. So if along the way I have stepped on anyone’s toe, I did that in the interest of the job and not for personal pleasure; so I say forgive me.” He says.

Dr. Akwaa-Mensah in a group picture with all staff of registry 

Dr. Akwaa-Mensah says this on Thursday, 28^th September, 2017 at the Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Conference Centre at North Campus during his last meeting with the senior and junior staff at the office of the registrar.

He encourages everyone to work hard for the interest of the university so it gets to the pinnacle of greatness. He says, “Note that should the university succeed, we win, should it also collapse we fail; thus, let’s show positive attitude towards our duties and this university shall be the greatest.”

Dr. Akwaa-Mensah leaves office at the end of the month of September. He has worked with the university for the past 24 years of which he worked 12 years as the registrar of the institute. The former Deputy Registrar in-charge of Personnel succeeded Mr. Justice Nii Ayeetey in 2005.

Staff at the registry had a lot to say about him, mostly describing his retirement as sad because he is a man of good heart and a great sense of humour.

He also received citations and presentations from a colleague registrar at Ajumako and FUSSAG at the meeting.

RWB undertake Second Humanitarian Exercise at Sar Kagyam Ano

Beneficiary checking his Blood Pressure

The ultimate in campus radio, Windy Bay 98.3 FM in collaboration with Diabetes Care for West Africa Saturday 23^rd September, 2017 undertook free diabetes and blood pressure screening exercise at Sar Kagyam Ano, a suburb of Winneba as part of their social responsibilities.

The exercise was the second of its kind. Saturday 9^th September, 2017 witnessed the first exercise at Pankye with massive patronage as compared to the second.

The Senior Medical Lab Technologist at UEW Clinic, Samuel Tandoh in an interview said the low attendance was as a result of delay in the commencement of the exercise. He added that the non availability of sound system to promote the exercise also accounted for the low patronage.

Only 139 beneficiaries enjoyed the free diabetes and blood pressure screening exercise as compared to the first where almost 200 beneficiaries were recorded to have enjoyed.

Cross Section of the Exercise

The main purpose for the exercise was to create awareness of diabetes, help beneficiaries know their blood pressure, their health status and how best to protect it. Also, as part of the social responsibilities of every working environment in a community, Radio Windy Bay joined the project to reach the listeners, educate them and solve their problems.  

The exercise was an initiative heavily financed by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in Germany which had been operating for quite a number of years in Africa particularly West Africa.

According to the manager of Radio Windy Bay, Jones Appiah Kubi the exercise has come to stay and the next suburb to benefit is Mburabem.

“As broadcasters it is our social responsibility to educate our listeners, solve their problems and teach them the right thing with our medium. You and I know that issues concerning health are very prevalent in every community thus, in as much as we want to bring Radio Windy Bay to the doorsteps of all and sundry; we are also undertaking this exercise to improve the health condition of everyone in Effutu.” He said.

beneficiary checking his sugar level

He hinted that Radio Windy Bay have reviewed and restructured their programmes to serve the interest of UEW students as well as the people of Effutu. He however, entreated every Effutu indigene to keep listening to Radio Windy Bay 98.3 FM and he or she would never regret.

He added that programmes such as Public Concerns hosted by Ato Kwamena Odapagyan every Friday between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm, Bible Knowledge and Quiz also on Fridays between 4:00 pm and 5:00pm by Thomas Otoo and Adedewmu Special by Paa Paintsil on Saturdays at 2:00 - 6:00 pm have been designed for them.

He revealed that they are in the process of bringing Effutu spoken language programme on the waves soon. 

Innocent victim escapes from imbecile thief

The victim shouting at the thief

A National Service person, name withheld, Monday night between the hours of 1:30am and 2:00am escaped an attack from an imbecile thief at her hostel around Zongo, a suburb of Winneba.

The unknown thief had in hand pliers, blade, hacksaw and flashlight for the operation. In an attempt to open the victim’s window with his sharp objects, the victim shouted who was there and the thief ran away. Immediately, after the incidence the victim together with a relative reported the case to the police.

In an exclusive interview with the victim, she said similar incident happened at another hostel closer to her window the next day. She therefore, implored the police to patrol at night to secure their safety.

“I come from Tema; I have lived in Kumasi. Over there I saw and heard the police patrol frequently at night but since I came here I have never witnessed such patrol. Therefore, I entreat the police to start patrol because that is what they are supposed to do each night. Also, the police should ensure that any culprit caught is punished.” She said.

She added that since that fateful night, the police have been coming around to check on her and the neighbours. She however, encouraged the police to do that often in order to reduce the criminal activities around the area.

The owner of the hostel has also fixed the main gate as a result of the attack. Now, she ensures that the main gate is locked each night to prevent theft. The victim reiterated that she believes her security is guaranteed since the main door has been fixed and is locked each night. 

Dean exposes continuing students who sway freshers

Prof. Ofosu-Kusi

The Faculty of Social Science of the University of Education, Winneba Tuesday held its orientation for first year students for the 2017/2018 academic year at the Jophus Anamuah –Mensah Conference Centre at North campus.

The occasion which was to assist students familiarise themselves with campus life admitted six Departments and two Centres. These include; Department of Social Studies Education, Department of Economics Education, Department of Geography Education, Department of History Education and Department of Political Science Education, Centre for African Studies and Centre for Conflict, Human Rights and Peace Studies.

Dean of the Faculty of Social Science Education, Professor Yaw Ofosu-Kusi, advised the freshmen to be time conscious and meticulous in choosing of friends adding that, the ladies should not allow themselves to be swayed by “some level 300 students”.

some freshers present at the orientation 

The Head of Department of Geography Education, Dr. Yaw Dadson also advised students to study hard to get good grade. He added that, the Department was in the process of introducing two more graduate programmes for regular and sandwich students.

Speaking on the establishment of new Centres, Dr. Harrison Kwame Golo said that the Centre for Conflict, Human Rights and Peace Studies trains students to become responsible citizens and not subjects. He hinted that the Centre lacks lecturers and is therefore, compelled to rely on lecturers from other Departments and institutions for assistance.

A lecturer of UEW, Mr. Richard Adjepong noted that the Centre for African Studies was not a Department, therefore, every student had to pass the course before he or she could graduate.

The first year students were given the opportunity to ask questions and they did justice to the opportunity given them. Some also expressed their views and impressions on the programme.

A Political Science student of the institute expressed her grievance on the inadequacy of accommodation for fresh students on campus.

According to her, management should have put measures in place to cater for the needs of fresh students since they were new to the system. She added that, it would have been ideal for continuing students to rather look for accommodation and not the freshmen and women.

The occasion also hosted some National Service Persons who will assist lectures at the various Departments.

In attendance were Mrs. Emelia Adu Opoku, Senior Administrative Assistant, Madam Mary Armah, Senior Departmental Assistant at the Dean’s Office and lecturers from the various Departments of the Faculty.

Students are allowed to copy someone’s work – Mr Tamakloe

Mr Eric Tamakoe

Library assistant of the Home Economics Department, Mr Eric Tamakloe asserts that students are free to visit the library, copy someone’s work, however, to a certain percentage and acknowledging the author.

He says university education does not require students to do anything new but to build on a scholars’ work to generate new ideas for the course they are studying.

Mr Tamakloe said this in an interview during the library orientation session for the level 100 students of  the 2017/2018 academic year at the Osagyefo library at South Campus on Wednesday.

“It is allowed to copy someone’s work to a certain percentage which I cannot recall. Whenever a student copy the work of a particular author there is the need to acknowledge the author in his or her work.” He notes.

He reiterates that everything expected of the student is already done by someone adding, all that is required of the student is to learn, complete University requirements and be awarded a degree.

Mr Tamakloe emphasizes that schooling is not for academic prowess only but to equip learners the skills for life. He advises students to make good use of the library at their leisure hours.

He hints that they are in the process of renovating the library to suit everybody’s needs especially to facilitate the needs of individuals who are physically challenged.  He also points out that the orientation programme is improving every year thus, they are looking forward to include power point presentation in subsequent ones.

A shot of some level 100 students

He says the orientation ceremony is to introduce students to the library rules and regulations so they comply with them when they visit the library. He reveals that the librarians use a special system of classifying materials which is Library of Congress Classification Scheme.

He says the scheme is to assist librarians in the easy identification and shelving of various books for students adding that, it is compulsory for every student to access the availability of the library.

Beware of campus relationships - Prof. Ofosu-Kusi cautions freshers

Prof. Ofosu-Kusi

Dean of the Faculty of Social Science Education, Prof. Yaw Ofosu-Kusi has advised level 100 students to be careful about campus relationships so they fall in love with responsible person(s) and not a roach who will leave them broken hearted.

He noted that universities were important places where some people met their lifetime partners adding, a good proportion of people met their spouses at the university. He however, admonished them to be careful and never take things for granted.

Prof. Ofosu-Kusi said this at the orientation ceremony of first year students for the 2017/2018 academic year at the Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Conference Centre at North Campus on Tuesday.  

Prof. Ofosu-Kusi emphasised that the same idea of young ladies going to Form One with some seniors wanting to grasp one as soon as possible existed in the university. He added that “don’t be too flatted when a third year student comes and tells you that you’re the queen of Winneba when you know very well that you’re not the queen.”

He stressed that students should be time conscious and manage time properly because time management was paramount in everyone’s day to day routines. He also advised them to be careful in selecting of friends adding, “friendship is very important especially at this place because your parents are not here; some of the old friends you have had in your life especially secondary school and other places are not here.

“You’re meeting new people and ought to have one or two persons to depend on. Some may be trustworthy people you can put your faith in. Others may not be trustworthy, not reliable or liars and may even be thieves. Thus, when such people soil themselves they may soil you as well.”

Prof. Ofosu-Kusi reiterated that students should be prudent when spending and abolish the unnecessary competition on dressing amid each other. He added that, they should purchase devices such as smartphones that will enhance their study. 

He hinted that the university had put in place a scholarship package for the brilliant but financially constrained as well as individuals with special needs. He said that Vodafone also had similar package for female students only.

Prof. Ofosu-Kusi warned students to be cautious of their refuge. He noted that although, the University had made provisions for the protection of students by mandating the security patrol team to guarantee the safety of every student especially at night, the students should also take responsibility for themselves for their safety.

He advised every student to refrain from keeping plenty money at the hostel, and recommended that they make use of the credit cards which were available at lots of banks.