A group picture of stakeholders of the Distance Education Programme
Professor Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe, Provost of the College of Education has called on stakeholder departments of the Distance Education Programme to continuously engage and dialogue to enhance students' learning experience as well as to identify shortfalls to help improve the programme.
The Provost made this statement when he met College Management, Heads of Departments and Coordinators of the Distance Education Programme. He indicated that in order for the programme to achieve its mandate, there was the need to strengthen the communication channels and encourage the sharing of ideas among the parties involved.
(L-R) Prof. Codjoe and Prof. Albert Ahenkan, Head of the Department of Public Administration and Health Services Management
The stakeholders mentioned that the Distance Education programme provided an opportunity for people in various regions to enroll in higher education programmes. In this regard, it would be crucial to include postgraduate courses in the programme, to meet the additional educational needs of interested students.
The meeting discussed strategies to enhance the efficient delivery of the programme and ensure that students obtain the requisite knowledge and skills aligned to their respective degrees.
A cross-section of stakeholders at the meeting
In his closing remarks, the Provost pledged his commitment to put in place measures to strengthen the Distance Education programme. He stated that he will work hand-in-hand with the departments to see to the implementation of their ideas.
Present at the meeting was the Dean, School of Continuing and Distance Education (SCDE), Prof. Olivia Kwapongand Dean of the Business School, Prof. Justice Bawole. Heads of Departments present were from the Departments of Distance Education, Computer Science, Economics, Public Administration and Health Services Management, Adult Education and Human Resource Studies, Teacher Education, and Information Studies. Co-ordinators from the Departments of Psychology and Nursing were also present.
Other officers of the College of Education who were also present at the meeting included Mr. Joseph Oduro Nkansah, College Secretary, Mr. Michael Owusu- Ansah, College Finance Officer, Mr. Moses Bawa, College Academic Officer and Mrs. Regina Afari Boateng, School Administrator, SCDE.
