By | 13 January 2021

All fresh students are to note that they are to participate in a compulsory Orientation Programme from January 10 to January 13th.

Given the current circumstances, the programme will be carried out virtually. The Session for January 10th will be premiered in 2 sessions through the following links: Morning Session, from 9.00 am: https://youtu.be/xJ-lRwAro0w Afternoon Session, from 1.00 pm: https://youtu.be/Um0p2q3MdcU

The 2021/2022 Orientation programme is scheduled as follows:

DAY 1: January 10th

Morning Session: 9.00am -11.00am

1. Knowing Your University

Speaker – Mrs. Lydia Anowa Nyako-Danquah, (Director, Academic Affairs Directorate)

2. Your responsibility as a Junior Member in the University of Ghana

Speaker – Professor Godfred Bokpin (Dean of Students Affairs)

3. Your financial responsibilities and obligations

Speaker – Mr. Samuel Osei Mensah (Accountant, Students’ Accounts)

4. Services available at the University of Ghana Computing Systems

Speakers – Ms. Ama Dadson and Mr. Benjamin Cobblah (Representatives of Chief Information Technology Officer)

5. Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning: The Sakai Learning and Management System

Speaker – Mr. Francis Awuye-Kpobi (UGCS)

6. Academic Quality Assurance in the University of Ghana

Speaker- Professor Daniel Twerefou (Director, Academic Quality Assurance Unit)

7. Getting to know the University of Ghana Library System.

Speaker – Mrs. Theodosia Adanu (Ag. University Librarian)

8. Surviving the Challenges of University Life

Speaker – Dr. Mrs. Bridget Ben-Naimah (Director, Careers and Counselling Centre)

DAY 1: January 10th

Afternoon Session: 1.00pm -2.00pm

1. Financial Aid/Loan to Students

Speakers – Mrs. Christine Baning (Head, Students’ Financial Aid Office)

Ms. Isabella Anoff (Zonal Manager, Students Loan Trust Fund)

2. Students’ Health Needs / Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues

Speaker – Dr. Mark Frempong (Director, University Health Services)

3. Sports at the University of Ghana

Speaker – Mr. Augustine Amissare (Representative of Director, Sports Directorate)

4. Security Consciousness on Campus

Speaker – Major Gariba Pabi (Rtd) (Security Coordinator)

5. Sexual Harassment Policy of the University of Ghana

Speaker – Professor Margaret Amoakohene (Chairperson, Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee)

6. Office of Students with Special Needs

Speaker- Dr. Efua Esaaba Mantey (Coordinator, Office of Students with Special Needs)

DAYS 2-4: January 11, to January 13th

INTERACTION WITH COLLEGES

All students are to link up with their respective Colleges on each day from 9:00am for live interactive sessions. The links for the orientation at the Colleges will be released on 10th January

Thank you.

Lydia Anowa Nyako-Danquah (Mrs.)

Director, Academic Affairs

PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS THE BROCHURE FOR THE ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR FRESH UG STUDENTS FOR THE 2021 ACADEMIC YEAR.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO JOIN IN THE VIRTUAL ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

+233-(0)302-213820.

+233-(0)302-213850.