University Governance
- Legal Status:
- The University of Ghana was established by the University of Ghana Act, 1961 (Act 79) to replace the then University College of Ghana. The Act was amended in 2010 by the University of Ghana Act, 2010 (Act 806).
- The University is a body corporate with a legal personality and can sue and be sued in its own name.
- It is a public tertiary institution and currently receives funding from the Government of Ghana
- The University is a tax-exempt institution per the Internal Revenue Act, 2000 (Act 592) and also exempted from paying property rates imposed by the local government.
- Governance:
- The University of Ghana is governed by the University Council consisting of eighteen (18) members. The duties of the Council include but are not limited to determining the strategic direction of the University, promoting means of generating income for the university and appointing professors to the University.
- The Vice Chancellor is the academic and administrative head and Chief Disciplinary Officer of the University.
- The Registrar is the Chief Operating Officer responsible for the day to day administration of the affairs of the University.
Rules & Regulations
Statutes of the University of Ghana is available for download in pdf format.
Basic Laws of the University of Ghana
(University of Ghana Act, 2010 Act 806 / Statutes of the University of Ghana)
Amendments to the Statutes of the University of Ghana
Other University Policies
- Records Management Policy
- Academic Quality Assurance Policy
- Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy
- Code of Conduct for Academic Staff
- International Travel Policy
- Policy Regulating the Placement of Advertisement
- Financial Regulations and Governance
- Guidelines for Approval of New Academic Programmes
- Handbook for Heads of Department
- Plagiarism Policy
- Guidelines for Using the Turnitin Software to Determine Plagiarism in University of Ghana
- University of Ghana Housing Regulations
- Code of Conduct for Radio Univers’ Staff and Volunteers Web
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
The Office of the Legal Counsel services a number of Statutory Boards and Committees of the University. These include:
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In Attendance |
Business & Executive Committee |
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In Attendance |
University of Ghana Academic Board |
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Member |
Administrative, Directors & Deputy Directors |
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Member |
Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee |
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Member Prosecutor |
PDMSD Committee Appeals Board |
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In Attendance |
Disciplinary Committee for Senior Members |
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In Attendance |
Disciplinary Committee for Senior & Junior Staff |
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In Attendance |
Disciplinary Committee for Junior Staff |
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Member |
Procurement & Tender Committee |
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Member |
GUSS Superannuation Management Committee |
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In Attendance |
College Academic Board |
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In Attendance |
College Finance & Development Committee |
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Member |
Intellectual Property |
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Member |
Agricultural Commercialization Implementation Team |
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Member Member Member |
Independent Supply Implementation Team Yiri Lodge Management Committee Anti-bribery Anti-Corruption Committee |