Speaking on the Roles and Responsibilities of a Head of Department, the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kwame Offei urged all Heads to adopt proper planning, prudent financial management as well as effective management of academic and administrative staff in their respective Departments. This he said will enable their smooth operation.
Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kwame Offei
Mr. Daniel Baidoo, Director of HRODD in his address, spoke on the Role of Heads of Department in Quality Assurance Processes at the University. He noted that the Heads are the Chief Quality Officers and must comply with both internal and external quality assurance procedures which include ensuring punctuality of lecturers, preparation of course syllabus and training of newly appointed lecturers.
Mr. Daniel Baidoo, Director of HRODD
The Registrar of the University, Mrs. Mercy Haizel-Ashia who facilitated one of the sessions deliver a presentation on Administrative Procedures and Structures at the University.
Dr. Awo Asiedu, Coordinator, Office of Students with Special Needs (OSSN), spoke on Managing Students with Special Needs at the Departmental Level. According to her, the objective of the office is to ensure that students with special needs and chronic conditions have equal access to facilities on campus. She urged all Heads of Department to identify such students and ensure that their needs are met by working together with the OSSN.
Dr. Awo Asiedu, Coordinator, Office of Students with Special Needs (OSSN)
Mr. Daniel Ameyaw, an Assistant Registrar at the AQAU indicated that the purpose of the orientation was to equip the Heads with necessary skills that will enable them effectively manage the administrative process at the Departments/Units in order to enhance students educational experiences.
Prof. Samuel Agyei-Mensah (Provost, College of Humanities), Prof. Dan Ofori (Ag. Director, AQUA), Prof. S. Sefa-Dedeh (School of Engineering), Mr. Kwasi Odame (Head, IMT, Finance Directorate), Mr. Lucas Chigabatia (CITO, UGCS), Mrs. Christy Badu (Ag. Director, Academic Affairs), Mrs. Afua Yeboah (Senior Assistant Registrar, ORID) and Dr. Kweku Ainuson also delivered insightful presentations on diverse topics during the orientation.
Approximately 40 Heads of various units participated in the orientation programme
