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 HERE TO JOIN IN THE VIRTUAL ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
+233-(0)302-213820.
+233-(0)302-213850.