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2 Welcome3 Leadership and Governance4 The University and its Host City17 Overview18 Timeline26 Measures of Excellence33 Campus Experience51 Campus Facilities65 Sports for Academic Credit66 University Required Courses71 Degrees on offer by Colleges & FacultiesBusiness School 72College of Agriculture & Consumer Sciences 82College of Health Sciences 97Faculty of Arts 116Faculty of Engineering Sciences 129Faculty of Law 137Faculty of Science 144Faculty of Social Sciences 155School of Graduate Studies 166178 General Admission Requirements & Procedures185 Regulations for Junior members189 Terms and ConditionsContents

Welcome,The development of world-class humanresources and capabilities is fundamentalto the progress of any community. Andquality teaching, learning, research and knowledgedissemination is absolutely fundamental to thechallenges that confront the global community.Today’s higher education demands that students beequipped with knowledge and competencies to findworkable solutions to ever-increasing local and globalchallenges.At the University of Ghana, we take a serious viewof what it takes to nurture competencies becausemost of our students come from developing landswhere healthcare, basic education and food securitycontinue to limit the quality of life. Six decades ofteaching and learning has reaffirmed our belief thata multidisciplinary approach to finding solutions isthe way to go. For this reason, our faculties work atthe forefront of academia, industry and governanceproviding the needed leadership in research,technology, policy and advocacy. For instance, lastyear saw some 1,070 publications and 1,300 researchprojects being conducted in collaboration with bothlocal and foreign partners.Given the enormous diversity of teaching and learningactivities at the University, this admission prospectusis just a glimpse of what we do here. Nevertheless, Ihope it will give you some insight into the way we canassist you nurture your intellectual capital. Regardlessof your career ambitions, I encourage you to honeyour skills and competencies so you can assume theleadership roles necessary to shape the needs of yourcommunity, nation or continent.Sincerely,Professor Ernest AryeeteyBA (Econ), MSc (Kumasi), PhD (Dortmund).Vice-Chancellorwww.ug.edu.gh 2

Leadership & GovernancePrincipal OfficersChancellorChairman, University CouncilVice-ChancellorHis Excellency, Mr. Kofi Annan(Kumasi) DEA (UHEI) MSc (Massachusetts)Justice Samuel Kofi Date-BaahLLB (Ghana) BL LLM (Yale), PhD (London)Professor Ernest AryeeteyBA (Econ) MSc (Kumasi) PhD (Dortmund)Other OfficersPro Vice-Chancellor(Academic & Student Affairs)Pro Vice-Chancellor(Research, Innovation & Development)RegistrarUniversity LibrarianProfessor E. K. OsamBA, MPhil(Ghana), PhD (Oregon)Professor John GyapongBSc (Kumasi), MSc, PhD (London)Mr. Joseph Maafo BuduBA (Ghana) Dip Ed MA (London)Professor Ellis BaduBA Grad Dip MA, MPA (Ghana)3 University of Ghana

The University and its Host CityUNIVERSITY CAMPUSESThe University of Ghana is a centreof academic excellence recognisedworldwide for the academic excellenceof its faculty and student body andfor the professional success of itsalumni. The University’s distinctive,specialised teaching and impactfulresearch is carried across three campuscommunities – Legon Campus, AccraCity Campus and Korle Bu Campus.Legon CampusLocated 13 kilometers northeast of Accra,Legon is recognised as the nerve-centre ofGhana’s premier academic resource. LegonCampus houses the central administrationand the five traditional Halls of theUniversity - Legon, Volta, Commonwealth,Akuafo and Mensah Sarbah. Many of theacademic, residence and support servicefacilities which were commissioned inthe 1960s and 1970s have undergonerenovation and expansion. Recent projectsinclude VALCO Trust Hostel (1997) JubileeHall (1998), International Students Hostel(1999), Hilla Limann, Alexander AdumKwapong, Jean Nelson Aka Halls (2010) andElizabeth B. Sey Hall (2012).What’s in a Word?LegonLegon comes from two indigenousGa words: “ni-le” which is translated“knowledge” and “gon” which is translatedas “hill”; thus Legon is the rendering of“nile-gon” - “hill of knowledge”; aptlydescribing the 121 metre altitude of theLegon Campus.www.ug.edu.gh 4

Korlebu CampusThe Korle Bu Campus is located 3kilometres from Accra’s Central BusinessDistrict. The Korle Bu Campus houses theCollege of Health Sciences comprising theMedical School, Dental School, School ofPublic Health, Noguchi Memorial Institutefor Medical Research, the School of AlliedHealth Sciences, the School of Nursing andthe School of Pharmacy. Affiliated with theCollege of Health Sciences is the Korle BuTeaching Hospital, the largest teachinghospital in Ghana. The stimulating academicexperience at Korle Bu Campus is furtherenriched by three centres of excellence:the National Cardiothoracic Centre, theNational Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryCentre and the Radiotherapy Centre.5 University of Ghana

Accra City CampusThe Accra City Campus was originallyestablished during the 1963/1964 AcademicSession as the External Degree Centre.Until it was restructured into the Accra CityCampus in 2002, it was known as the AccraWorkers College. The City Campus offersmature persons and persons who prefernot to study full time with access to manyof the degree programmes available on themain Legon Campus. It is located within theCentral Business District of Accra.www.ug.edu.gh 6

AccraIn 1877, Accra became the capital of the then Britishcolony of Gold Coast and has served as Ghana’scapital after independence in 1957. Accra’s influencein Pan-Africanism, African Politics, Education andthe Arts contributes to Ghana’s status as a bastion ofgood governance and democracy in Africa.Accra is the capital of Ghana and it is Located at 5°30’ North,0°10’ West of the West African Country. Its architectural landscapeis a delicate balance of ancient with modernity and African withEuropean. Originally settled by the Ga people in the 15th century,Accra became a strategic trade post, first in gold and later in slavetrade. For some 250 years, the Portuguese, Dutch, British, Danishand Germans competed in the slave trade exporting about 10,000slaves annually.7 University of Ghana

Accra By NightWith some effort, if you manage toclimb the Legon hill on which theadministrative seat of the university islocated on campus, you would have apleasant valley view of the surroundingcommunities on the borders of theuniversity and beyond. Eventhoughsome Commonwealth Hall memberswould like to claim the credit, itsunclear as to who named it but it hascome to be known and accepted as‘Accra by night’ by both past andpresent students. They would easilypoint to this location as one of theirfavourite spots on campus.But if you happen to be a bit of anextreme sight seeker, then by allmeans embark on the energy taskingquest of climbing the university tower.And when you finally get to the top ofthe `black star’ tower, you might justignore the fact that your heart beat isin overdrive. Because not only wouldyou be rewarded with a breath takingview of almost the whole of Accra,you would also enjoy a clean and arefreshing tropical breeze. And yourheart is bound to be compensated forits hard work.University of Ghana 8

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Places of InterestMuch of the attractions of Accra arebased on its historical and cultural legacy.Each corner of the old part of the city isa distinguished element of the Europeanpresence and the struggle towardspolitical independence. However, Accraalso posses many cultural, ecological andcommercial attractions worth exploring.The National TheatreInaugurated in 1992, the architecture ofthe National Theatre is akin to a grandioseship with open sails. It houses the NationalSymphony Orchestra playing local traditionalinstruments, National Dance and NationalDrama Companies. The contemporary designof the theatre includes a Chinese-stylegarden, an open air theatre and an exhibitionhall where important corporate and socialevents are often held.11 University of Ghana

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP)The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park houses the mausoleumof Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghanaand a famous Pan-Africanist. The Park which used to be calledPolo Grounds also consists of a statue and a museum of the lifeand work of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. It was on this same spot thatDr. Kwame Nkrumah declared independence for Ghana on 6thMarch 1957.National MuseumThe National Museum houses a fascinating collection ofhistorical treasures of Ghana and neighbouring West Africancountries. It includes objects of archeology, ethnography andfine art. The ethnography collection includes traditional chiefsregalia, indigenous Ghanaian musical instruments, gold-weights,beads, traditional textiles, stools and pottery. The archeologicalsection houses objects dating from the Stone Age to recenttimes.George Padmore Research Library on African AffairsNamed after George Padmore (1902-1959), this library,research and educational centre houses materials relating to theblack community of Caribbean, African and Asian descent inBritain and continental Europe. George Padmore, a Trinidadianwriter and a dedicated Pan-Africanist, was one of the influentialfigures of the anti-colonialism and independence struggles ofthe 20th Century.The Independence SquareThe Independence Square is built on the original site wherethree service men were shot during the colonial times, whilesattempting to present their grievances to the Governor. TheSquare is home to two monuments; the Independence Arch andthe Independence Monument – the memorial to the UnknownSoldier. The square has the capacity to admit 30,000 people and itis a major venue for national events.www.ug.edu.gh 12

W. E. B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan African CultureThe Du Bois Centre is dedicated to the life of a man who spent greater partof his life in the struggle for the emancipation of the black man through PanAfricanism. The centre contains the remains of Dr. Dubois and the ashes of hiswife Shirley Graham. Dr. Dubois worked and died in this house on 27th August,1963, a day short of 28th August 1963 when Dr. Martin Luther King deliveredhis famous “I Have a Dream Speech”.Dr. Dubois had predicted nearly sixty years earlier that “blacks could notremain submissive to a white society that would never voluntarily grant themequal rights”13 University of GhanaCentre for National CultureThis centre has a vast collection of traditional handicrafts in various forms fromGhana and neighbouring West African countries. Facilities at the Centre includeworkshops, art galleries, art and craft bazaar and a traditional textile market.

Accra CentralAccra Central is the busiest section of the city wheremany national monuments, headquarters of publicand corporate organisations are located. The famousMakola Market is located here. One can bargain forlocal and foreign merchandise at lower prices at thispopular market. Close to the Makola Market is thegiant effigy of Tackie Tawiah I, the twentieth Kingof the Ga State which gives a panoramic view ofRawlings Park and the modern and classical buildingsthat have been erected across the centuries.The Accra High Street, which connects theIndependence Arch through the Supreme Courtbuilding, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park andthe Bank of Ghana to Ga Mashie and older parts ofthe city is within a walking distance from the MakolaMarket.LIVING IN ACCRAAccra is one of Africa’s liveliest cities. The cityprovides a vibrant setting for commerce, educationand tourism. Aside Ghanaian students, the city ishome to students from over 40 African countrieswho are pursuing secondary and tertiary education.Many students choose to study in Accra not onlybecause of the region’s respected educationtradition, but also because there are a lot ofnetworking opportunities and social activities thatsuit all tastes. Besides, it is an ideal starting pointfor travelling to other parts of Ghana or furtherabroad.www.ug.edu.gh 14

AccommodationAccra offers a wide variety ofaccommodation types to suit differentbudgets and needs. Accommodationtypes ranges from five-star hotels tofour-star hotels as well as numerousthree-star hotels and budget hotels.Many students though live in halls ofresidences on campuses which arecomparatively cheaper and offer amore communal experience. Otherstudents prefer to live in private hostelaccommodation or with relatives.TransportationAccra is served by the Kotoka InternationalAirport which is located 6 kilometres from thecity centre. The popular forms of transporthowever are taxis and private mini buses(tro-tros). With an extensive network, taxismake for ideal transportation within the city,but most taxis are not metered so fares mustbe negotiated prior to boarding. Shared taxisfollow fixed routes and have fixed rates perpassenger. Buses are available for longerjourneys usually between cities and towns.15 University of GhanaPrivate mini buses (tro-tros) act as publictransport. They drive along popular city routesand have cheaper fares. But they can be overcrowded and in poor condition. Destinationsare usually yelled out by the driver’s assistant.

EateriesAccra has a wide choice of eateries serving bothlocal and continental dishes. The city is dotted withnumerous restaurants, bars, fast food joints andoutdoor dining areas serving different tastes andneeds.HealthcareHealthcare is easily accessible through public andprivate hospitals and clinics. Unless in an emergency,most healthcare providers will demand cashpayment or health insurance before consultationand treatment. Health and safety must be takenvery seriously at all times. Students are advised totake out some form of healthcare insurance beforecoming to Accra to study.RecreationAccra has plenty recreational activities to offerto individuals and groups. Popular recreationalactivities includes cinema, soccer, basketball, beachsports, eco touring and a range of indoor gamesat most bars and clubs. The city also has a bustlingnightlife. Popular night life destinations includeOsu, Adabraka, Tetteh Quarshie, Asylum Down, La,Cantonments, East Legon and Teshie-Nungua.www.ug.edu.gh 16

OverviewThe University of Ghana was founded in1948 as the University College of GoldCoast upon the recommendation of theAsquith Commission on Higher Educationin the then British colonies. Informed bycolonial policies, access to higher educationby Africans was limited until the end ofWorld War II. The founding of the Universityof Ghana was therefore the culmination ofthe struggles and protests of nationalistmovements which advocated for an Africansystem of higher education in the formerGold Coast.Between 1948 and 1961, the Universityentered into a special relationship withthe University of London to offer limitedprogrammes of study. However, by an Actof Parliament on October 1st 1961, theUniversity attained a sovereign status withthe authority to offer more comprehensiveprogrammes and award its own degrees. TheUniversity’s sovereign status together withthe aspirations of the new independent stateof Ghana provided the catalyst for its rapidgrowth in the 1960’s and the emergenceof UG’s distinctive identity as a worldclasscentre of academic excellence and aleader in career training and professionaldevelopment.Thus in over six decades, the Universityof Ghana has evolved into one of Africa’sleading universities, recognised worldwidefor the academic excellence of its facultyand student body and for the professionalsuccess of its alumni. Since its foundation,the University has conferred more than50,000 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates.17 University of Ghana

Timeline1943• The Asquith Commission is appointed bythe British Government to investigate HigherEducation in British colonies.• The Asquith Commission recommends amongother things the setting up of University Collegesin association with the University of London.• A number of separate Commissions are set upin different regions as a sequel to the AsquithCommission.1945• Rt. Hon. Walter Elliot chairs the commission forHigher Education in West Africa.• The Elliot Commission publishes two reports:whereas a Majority Report recommends theestablishment of two University Colleges,one each in Ghana [Gold Coast] and Nigeria;a Minority Report considers that only oneUniversity College for the whole of British WestAfrica is feasible.• The British Government accepts the MinorityReport and decides that a University Collegefor the whole of British West Africa shall beestablished at Ibadan in Nigeria. This decisionis rejected by the people of the Gold Coast.• The Gold Coast people are led by a scholar anda politician, Dr. J.B. Danquah. They urge theGold Coast Government to inform the BritishGovernment that the Gold Coast can support aUniversity College.• The British Government reviews its decision andagrees to the establishment of the UniversityCollege of the Gold Coast.1948• The University College of the Gold Coastis founded by Ordinance on August 11 forthe purpose of providing for and promotinguniversity education, learning and research. Itsfirst Principal is Mr. David Mowbray Balme.• The Institute of Continuing & Distance Educationis established as the Department of Extra MuralStudies later to be named as the Institute ofAdult Education. The Institute is to provideuniversity-based adult education through itsbranches and workers’ colleges throughout thecountry.1951• The foundation tablet for Legon Hall is laidduring the Michaelmas Term of 1951 making itthe premier hall of the University. In September1952, the first undergraduates are accepted intoresidence.www.ug.edu.gh 18

1953• Akuafo Hall is established with the appointment of Professor D.A. Taylor,a Master-designate and a Hall Council in 1953. The Hall Council in 1954decides to name the Hall Akuafo to commemorate the generous gesture ofthe farmers of Ghana in contributing money towards the foundation of theUniversity College.1956• The first batch of students are admitted into residence in CommonwealthHall at the beginning of the 1956-1957 academic year. In the Lent Term of thatacademic year, Ghana attains its independence from Great Britain, and theHall, hitherto known as the Third Hall, is officially christened CommonwealthHall to commemorate Ghana’s admission into the Commonwealth of Nations.1960• Volta Hall starts as the Fourth Hall in the 1959-60 academic year, on 16November, 1960. The University College Council, on the recommendationof the Hall Council, names it Volta Hall. The Hall consists of the main halldesigned to accommodate 82 students and an annex with a capacity foraccommodating 198 students.• The Fifth Hall of the University is named after the famous Ghanaian jurist,writer and statesman, John Mensah Sarbah of Cape Coast. At this time,Mensah Sarbah Hall is the only co-educational Hall of Residence in theUniversity.• The Business School is established by statutory instrument in January 1960 asthe College of Administration at Achimota. It had begun as the Departmentof Commerce in the Kumasi College of Technology (later to be known as theKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology); this Department wastransferred to the Western Compound of Achimota to form the nucleus ofthe College of Administration.1961• The University College Council makes a request to the Government of Ghanafor legislation to constitute the University College into a University with thepower to award its own degrees. The Government appoints an InternationalCommission to examine the request.• On the recommendations of that Commission, the University of Ghana is setup by an Act of Parliament on October 1, 1961 [Act 79]. The President ofthe Republic of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, becomes the first Chancellor19 University of Ghana

of the University, with Nana Kobina Nketsia IV,Omanhene of Essikado, as the [Interim] ViceChancellor.• The Institute of African Studies is establishedto conduct fundamental research in areas ofAfrican Languages, history and culture and torun interdisciplinary courses leading to MPhiland PhD degrees in African Studies.1962• The School of Performing Arts is establishedas the School of Music and Drama under theInstitute of African Studies. It comprises theDepartment of Dance Studies, the Departmentof Music and the Department of Theatre Arts.1964• The Ghana Medical School is established bycommand of Government under the Ministry ofHealth as an autonomous institution in a specialrelationship with the University of Ghana.Arrangements are finalised in 1969 to integratethe Medical School formally into the Universityof Ghana. It is named the University of GhanaMedical School.1966• The Institute of Statistical, Social and EconomicResearch [ISSER] is established as the Instituteof Statistics. In addition to its original concernwith problems related to statistics, the Instituteis later to expand into the field of social andeconomic studies; offering Certificate andDiploma courses in Statistics as well as a Masterof Arts degree in Development Studies.1972• The Regional Institute for Population isestablished jointly by the United NationsOrganisation and the Government of Ghana topromote and strengthen research and trainingin demography for students from Englishspeaking countries in Africa.1973• The School of Communication Studies isestablished as the Institute of Journalismand Mass Communication to provide futurejournalists and media practitioners with thetheoretical understanding and the professionalskills and techniques required in the massmedia.1979• The Noguchi Memorial Institute for MedicalResearch is established in a building fundedby the Government of Japan to serve as amonument in memory of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi,a Japanese medical scientist who died in Accrain May, 1928 whiles investigating yellow fever.The Institute is to provide a base for medical cooperationprogrammes between Ghanaian andJapanese scientists and a centre for conducting21 University of Ghana

medical research relevant to Ghana’s needs.1994• The School of Public Health is establishedthrough collaboration between the Ministry ofHealth in Ghana and the University of Ghana.It is tasked to primarily train public healthworkers to enable them perform effectively atDistrict, Regional and National levels withingovernmental, quasi-governmental, nongovernmentaland private organisations.1995• The University of Ghana Dental School isestablished, even though basic dental trainingof dentists locally had been in place for as farback as 1972.1997• The Valco Trust Hostel, a block of purpose-built,self contained flats for 190 students is donatedto the University by the Valco Trust Fund to easepressure on student accommodation. The ValcoTrust Hostel is the University’s first hostel forgraduate students.1998• The University inaugurates Jubilee Hall tocommemorate the University’s Golden Jubilee.Modelled after Akuafo Hall, one of the traditionalHalls of the University, and funded mainly byalumni of the University, the Hall is a group of4 (four) multi-purpose blocks containing singlestudy bedrooms, self-contained flats and doublerooms.1999• The Academic Board and the University Councilapproves a proposal initiated by Ghana’sMinistry of Health in 1998 for the establishmentof a School of Allied Health Sciences.www.ug.edu.gh 22

• The School is to train medical and dentaltechnical graduates through the MedicalSchool.• The University commissions the first phase of theInternational Students Hostels. The hostels areco-educational and each has 43 single roomsand 85 double rooms. The commissioning ofthe hostels is to create and strengthen linkswith other universities in order to enhance theinternational student presence on campus.• 2002• The Academic Board of the University approvesan arrangement to transform the ExternalDegree Centre into the Accra City Campusof the University of Ghana, to offer part-timedegree programmes in Bachelor of Arts (BA)and Bachelor of Science in Administration (B.ScAdmin). Admission is on fee-paying basis andtime-tabling is made flexible to accommodatethe needs of workers. Nevertheless, entryrequirements remains the same as for admissionto the main campus.• 2003• The University Council approves the conversionof the Department of Nursing in the Faculties ofScience and Social Sciences into the School ofNursing. The School is to offer undergraduateand graduate programmes in CommunityHealth Nursing, Maternal and Child Nursing,Mental Health Nursing, Adult Health Nursingand Research, Education and Administration.• 2007• The School of Graduate Studies is establishedto coordinate and provide a more effectiveand efficient governance structure for graduatestudies. The School is headed by a Dean anddeals with all matters relating to registrationand records, official correspondence as well asthe welfare of graduate students.23 University of Ghana2007

• The University Council appoints a VisitationPanel to review the University’s academicprogrammes, infrastructure, resources,administrative and governance structures. ThePanel is mandated to submit a comprehensivereport with recommendations on ways in whichthe structures of the University can be improved,with a view to enhancing efficiency.2008• The Office of Research, Innovation &Development (RID) is established to promote,coordinate and facilitate the University’sresearch enterprise. The Office, headed by a ProVice-Chancellor seeks to raise the leadershipprofile of the University’s research enterprise;create an enabling environment for building theportfolio of contract research; raise the level ofresearch income and to commercialise the hugeintellectual resources available to the University.2010• The University commissions Hilla Limann,Alexander Adum Kwapong and Jean NelsonAka Halls. The new hall complex houses 7,120students and it is ready for occupancy at thebeginning of the 2010/2011 academic year.2011• A state of the art multi purpose buildingcomplex is commissioned by the Universityfor the Law Faculty. The building comprises ofmodern faculty offices, a well stocked law libraryand an auditorium.• The International House (formerly, theInternational Programmes Office) iscommissioned. The modern office complexis mainly occupied by the InternationalProgrammes Office. It also hosts the UnitedNations University, the Institute for MigrationStudies, the Institute for Environment andSanitation Studies amongst others.2012• Elizabeth Frances Baaba Sey Hall is inaugurated.www.ug.edu.gh 24

MissionTo develop world-class human resources and capabilities to meetnational development needs and global challenges through qualityteaching, learning, research and knowledge dissemination.MottoIntegri Procedamus.The Arms of The UniversityThe University logo: (Blue shield with three “AYA” standingupright in top half and “DWENINMENTOASO” in the middle ofbottom half - all embossed in gold.Three “AYA” standing upright in top halfInFocus›››Integri ProcedamusPrior to its attainment of a sovereign university status,the motto of the University of Ghana, then known asthe University College of Gold Coast was “vigil evocatauroram” symbolised by a cockerel - the watchful birdcalling forth the dawn, i.e. keeping vigil to protect itsacademic freedom from being eroded through politicalintervention in its affairs.In 1961, the University attained a sovereign status andby 1963, it was felt that inspiration for its growth couldbest be drawn from Ghana’s cultural roots preserved ina new motto and a new crest. To this end, Professor A.AKwapong, the first Ghanaian Pro-Vice Chancellor, taskedProfessor Mawere Opoku of the Institute of African Studies(IAS) to design the crest.“DWENINMENTOASO” in middle of the bottom halfProfessor Opoku chose the symbol of three straightferns (aya in Twi), which because of their quality of alwaysgrowing straight up in the forest represent, in traditionalthought, straightness, truthfulness and integrity. He alsotook the symbol of two interlocking ram horns (in Twi -guanini mmen toa so) which never stop growing thereforedepicting progress. Professor Kwapong then providedthe Latin rendering of the motto “integri procedamus”progress with integrity, inscribed beneath the symbols.Progress with Integrity25 University of Ghana

MEASURES OF EXCELLENCESix Decades of Research,Teaching and LearningFrom its origins as a University College with strongacademic rigour that prepared graduates to mansensitive positions in the Gold Coast, the University ofGhana continues to build a fine reputation for excellencein higher education.For six decades, the University has built significantstrengths and expertise in research, teaching andoutreach. Capitalising on these strengths and expertise,the University has provided an unparallel platform forstudents to study and work with renowned authors,scholars with outstanding credentials, consultants to thecorporate world, seasoned technocrats and outstandingphysicians.Through its Colleges, Faculties, Schools and supportinfrastructure, the University is committed to providinga world class education to promote economic innovationand community advancement by training students toexcel anywhere on the globe.www.ug.edu.gh 26

Human ResourceDevelopmentFAST FACTSAt A Glance: The New UG Required Courses• Academic Writing• Numeracy Skills• Understanding Human Societies• Science and Technology in our Lives• Critical Thinking and Practical Reasoning• Liberal and African StudiesThe University of Ghana’s contribution to human resourcedevelopment in Ghana and abroad is legendary. The University’sresources have played a fundamental role in career training andprofessional development – a major source of skilled labour toGhana and neighbouring regions.At present, the University welcomes a diverse student bodyof nearly 45,000 from across all of Ghana and more than 70countries and territories. With over 200 programmes of studyfrom the Humanities, Sciences, Agriculture, Social Sciences andHealth Sciences, the University attracts high-achieving studentsfrom diverse educational and social backgrounds.Recognising the importance of educating students with a broadmindset shaped by local and global perspectives, the Universityintroduced a unique general education programme- Universityof Ghana Required Courses [UGRC] in the 2010/2011 AcademicYear. The UGRC, which is a blend of interdisciplinary courses, isintended to foster broad student familiarity with key advances inthe humanities, science and technology.Together with a healthy array of co-curricular and extracurricularprogrammes, the University offers students with ampleopportunities to hone their skills in order to excel either on thejob market or in self-employment.27 University of Ghana

AcademiaUG’s reputation as a centre for academic excellence isunderpinned by its historic commitment to academic rigour,the exceptional accomplishment of its faculty and impactfulresearch.Consistent with its mission of “providing world class humanresources and capabilities”, the University’s faculties work atthe forefront of academia, industry and governance providingthe needed leadership in research, technology, policy andadvocacy.The University’s academic engagement is diverse andenriching. As of the 2009/2010 Academic Year, the Universitymanaged Memoranda of Understanding, Staff/StudentExchange Protocols and Project Agreements with over 170Universities, Partner Institutions and Foundations across theglobe.In that same Academic Year alone, the University produced 1,070publications and managed 1,300 research projects.So much of what the University stands for aside its dedication toacademic rigour and research lies in its ability to fashion strategies andsolutions to address the broader intractable socio-economic challengesfacing the world. Using its range of expertise, the University is activelyengaging intellectual and social communities in seeking actionablesolutions to these challenges.www.ug.edu.gh 28

FAST FACTSRecent Impactful Research PublicationsAmegashie, D. P. K.Maize Technology Package Adoption by SmallholderFarmers: Acceptability Index and Logit ModelAnalysis (With G. T-M. Kwadzo, W. Ansah & J. K. M.Kuwornu), 2009.Egyir, I. S.SARI/ISSER Empowering farming communities inNorthern Ghana with strategic innovations andproductive resources in dryland farming. SavannaAgricultural Research Institute, Tamale/Institute ofStatistical Social and Economic Research, Universityof Ghana, Legon. May 2004 – March 2009Aning, K. G.The immunostimulatory effect of Neem(Azandirachta indica) leaf extract in chickens and itsantiviral effect on Newcastle Disease virus (with A.A.Kwawukume)Mailafiya, D.M., Ayertey, J.N. and A.R.CudjoeDamage and weight loss potential of Prostephanustriuncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) onsorghum grain: implication to cereal grain storage insub-Saharan Africa. International Journal of Pure andApplied Sciences 28(2): 28-35, 2008.Aniteye E, Tettey M, Sereboe L, Kotei D,Edwin F, Tamatey M, Entsuah-Mensah K,Dehlia I, Doku A, Frimpong-Boateng K.Outcome of thrombolysis for massive PulmonaryEmbolism. Ghana Med J 2009;43(1)19-23.Amoah, S.K., Affram, K.O., Dennis, E.E.Ayettey, A.S. Addai, F. K.Effect of natural cocoa on mortality andhaemoglobin glycation in experimentally-induceddiabetic rats. Accra International Conference Centre,Accra, September 2008. Book of Abstracts, 2ndAnnual Scientific Conference of the University ofGhana College of Health Sciences pg. 43Ardayfio-Schandorf, E.“Energy and the Development Nexus: The Realities,Challenges and Opportunities for the Future”,(2009). Ghana Universities Press.Awumbila, MariamaAwumbila, M. (2009) “Who Gains, Who is Drained?From Worst Cases to Best Practices”.Dossier onMigration and DevelopmentKusimi, J.M.Kusimi J.M (2008), Analysis of Sedimentation Ratesin the Densu River Channel: The Result of Erosionand Anthropogenic Activities in the Densu Basin,West African Journal of Applied Ecology – Universityof Ghana, Vol. 14, pp.1-13.B.J.B. Nyarko, Y. Bredwa-Mensah, Y. Serfor-Armah, S.B. Dampare, E.H.K. Akaho, S.Osae, A. Chatt.“Investigation of trace elements in ancient potteryfrom Jenini, Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana by INAAand Compton suppression spectrometry”, in NuclearInstruments and Methods in Physics Research B 263(2007)pages 196-203.E. Gyimah-Boadi“Another Step Ahead for Ghana,” Journal ofDemocracy, Vol. 20, No. 2 (April 2009), pp.138-152Debrah, E.“Assessing the quality of accountability in Ghana’sDistrict Assemblies, 1993-2008, African Journal ofPolitical Science and International Relations 3 (6)June: 278-287, 2009.Adoo-Adeku, K.The Use of Multilingualism for HIV and AIDSPrevention and Management in Ghana, WoeliPublishing Services, 2009.Saanchi, J. A. NNegation in Dagaare. Legon Journal of theHumanities, XIX, 2008, 151-162.Asaah, A.H.“Female Genital Mutilation: Ambivalence, Indictmentand Commitment in Sub-Saharan African Fiction.” InEmpathy and Rage: FGM in African Literature. Eds.Levin Tobe & Augustine H. Asaah. Banbury: AyebiaClarke, 2009 :75-92.Csajbok-Twerefou, Ildiko and Arthur,Alexina.Similarities and differences of the SpeechEtiquette in Ghana and Russia in the Addressingand their role in the learning of foreign languages.Russian speech etiquette in the Russian languagelearning classes at the University of Ghana. Russianlanguage and Russian speech in the 21st century:problems and perspectives. Materials of the3rdInternational Science and Practical conference.Izhevsk, “Publisher House Udmurtsky University”.pp. 195-204, 2008.29 University of Ghana

Socio-PoliticalThe University of Ghana has consistently taken the leadon socio-political issues that affect the greater well-beingof society. Through the sustained attention of specialisedinstitutes and centres, topical and sometimes controversialissues are studied, analysed and brought to the attention ofsector stakeholders and the public domain for debate andredress.The Institute for Statistical, Social & Economic Research [ISSER]and Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy[LECIAD] are just two of the several institutes and centres thatare at the frontier of socio-political leadership. Whereas ISSERis recognised for its authoritative socio-economic analysis andreports, LECIAD has built an international reputation for thedepth, relevance and timely contribution to contemporarydiscourses, particularly those pertaining to Africa.The University also serves as an incubator for majorassociations, clubs, political parties, lecture series, symposiaand workshops. The annual “New Year’s School” and “Aggrey-Frazer-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures”, for instance haveattracted eminent personalities from diverse backgroundsdiscussing teething issues in governance and education.FAST FACTSInstitutes & Centres At The Frontier Of Socio-Political Leadership• Institute of Continuing and Distance Education• Institute of African Studies• Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research• Regional Institute for Population Studies• Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy• UG Language Centre• Centre for Social Policy Studies• Centre for Gender Studies and Advocacy• Centre for Migration Studies• International Centre for African Music & Dancewww.ug.edu.gh 30

IndustryIndustryFAST FACTSA Sampling Of UG-Industry Partnerships/Collaborations• Ghana Cocoa Board• SIDALCO• Accra Brewery• Toyota [Ghana] Limited• Gates Foundation• Rockefeller• Eco Bank• MOFA• VRA• Standard Charterd BankCharacteristic of many developing economies,low level of industrialisation and lack of access toproductive work opportunities for graduates pose achallenge to the design of the University’s academiccurricula and research interventions.The University has responded by aligning academiccurricula to the needs of industry, developingcoordinated partnerships with industry and providingleadership on trends and alternatives in industrialadvancement and technology. By means of thisapproach, the University’s faculty and students havemade major contributions to knowledge creation,technologies and policies related to agriculture,healthcare, engineering and the arts & entertainment.The breadth of the University’s industry-collaborationsand research enterprise continues to expand with a focuson pressing local and global issues that have a widerimpact on the performance of industry. Ongoing industrialcollaborations and partnerships include: Ghana CocoaBoard, SIDALCO, Accra Brewery, Toyota [Ghana] Limitedand many others.31 University of Ghana

AlumniOne area where the University of Ghana has excelledtime after time is the professional achievements of itsalumni. This is deeply rooted in the University’s curricularand extracurricular programmes which prepare studentsfrom diverse backgrounds to be leaders and productivemembers of society.The University’s alumni are leaders in Agriculture,Business, Healthcare, Industry, Education, Politics andService sectors and play critical roles in socio-economicdevelopment. Many of the University’s alumni are knownglobally for their contribution to the advancement of thehuman society.John Evans Atta MillsJohn SchramNana Akuffo AddoFAST FACTSTheresa Oppong- Beeko Prince Kofi Amoabeng Georgina WoodeSome Notable Alumni• John Evans Atta Mills, President, Republic of Ghana• Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo, Flag Bearer, NPP• Georgina Woode, Chief Justice, Republic of Ghana• Anna Bossman, Former acting CHRAJ Commissioner• Joyce Aryee, Former CEO, Chamber of Mines• Ishmael E. Yamson, Former CEO, Unilever Ghana Ltd.• Prince Kofi Amoabeng, Co Founder & CEO, UT Bank• Albert Boakye Gyening, Snr. Medical Officer, 37 Military Hospital• Kwaku Ansah Asare, CEO Readwide Publications• Jebril Adams, CEO EPP Books• Akua Kuenyehia, International Court of Justice• Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, Former UN Envoy to Liberia• John R. Schram, Former Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana• Frank W. Beecham, President, Ghana Bar Association• Phyllis M. Christian, Legal Consultant• Frederick Danso, Bank of Ghana• Kwame Opoku-Darko, Cocoa Board• Yeboa Amoa, Former CEO, Ghana Stock Exchange• Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, Governor, Bank of Ghana• James Aggrey-Orleans, Career Diplomat• Theresa Oppong-Beeko, Founder & CEO, Manet GroupJoyce AryeeKwesi Bekoe Amissah-ArthurAnna Bossmanwww.ug.edu.gh 32

Campus ExCampus experience is an integral part of theUniversity of Ghana’s educational experience. Itis enriched by the diversity of its students andfaculty across the globe, engaging academic andpractical assignments, recreation and socialisation,vibrant student governance and an active creativenetworking environment.33 University of Ghana

perienceResidential and non-residentialstudents have ample access to theUniversity’s academic resources -colleges & faculties, lecture halls,libraries and research facilities.Students also benefit from an arrayof non-academic resources such asthe University Hospital, Postal &Banking Services, eateries, shops,copy centres, sports facilities,wireless internet hot spots andmany more.www.ug.edu.gh 34

Office of the Deanof Student AffairsFAST FACTSOffice of the Dean of Student AffairsDean: Dr. James AdomakoLocation: University SquareWorking Hours: 8am - 5pmTelephone: 028 910 9099 /0302500788Postal Address: P. O. Box LG.256University of Ghna, Legon35 University of GhanaThe Office of the Dean ofStudent Affairs works closelywith other departments withinthe university to ensure thatstudents derive maximumacademic and personal successfrom UG’s life-changingexperience.By working with Heads of Halls,the SRC, the Sports Directorate,the Counselling and PlacementCentre and the University PublicAffairs Directorate, the Officeof the Dean of Student Affairsassists students by:• Providing counselling andinformation services forstudents.• Administering non-academicstudent disciplinary systemand student grievanceprocedure.• Assisting in non-academicprogramme development.