Faculty, Staff and Student-Centred Projects Commissioned at School of Public Health
The School of Public Health (SPH) has commissioned a number of faculty, staff and student-centred projects, including modernised lecture halls, a PhD Wing, Alumni Lounge, Nutri Hub and Baby Lounge, aimed at improving teaching, learning and staff welfare. According to the School’s Management, the initiatives form part of efforts to align the School’s development agenda with the University’s strategic vision.
In his welcome address, the Dean of the School of Public Health, Prof. Kwasi Torpey, announced the modernisation and furnishing of lecture halls as part of ongoing efforts to improve the day-to-day operations of the School. He explained that the upgraded classrooms have been equipped with smart screens and clock-in biometric devices to support effective teaching as well as the monitoring and evaluation of class attendance. Prof. Torpey noted that SPH is rallying students, faculty and staff to move in the direction of the University of Ghana’s vision while deliberately strengthening the School’s capacity to deliver quality public health training and research.
Touching on infrastructure needs, Prof. Torpey stated that the growing intake of students has placed increasing pressure on existing facilities, making it necessary for University Management to support the construction of a new lecture complex. He added that, beyond teaching and learning, the School is creating an enabling environment to promote faculty research and revenue generation in support of its long-term sustainability.
Delivering remarks during a formal engagement with staff, faculty and students, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, commended the School for taking practical steps to enhance the student and staff experience through targeted infrastructure development. She reaffirmed Management’s commitment to supporting initiatives that improve academic delivery, research output and welfare across the University.
Commenting on the commissioned projects, Prof. Amfo noted that the PhD Wing, Alumni Lounge, Baby Lounge and Canteen respond directly to the University of Ghana’s five strategic priorities. She explained that the PhD Wing strengthens graduate training and research output by providing dedicated space for doctoral students, while the Alumni Lounge is expected to deepen alumni engagement and collaboration with faculty and students.
Prof. Amfo further indicated that the Baby Lounge reflects the University’s commitment to inclusion and staff welfare, particularly for young families and emphasised that the Canteen will contribute significantly to student wellbeing, productivity and community life. She added that the modernised lecture halls fitted with smart screens and biometric attendance systems demonstrate the School’s commitment to innovation, accountability and improved teaching and learning outcomes.
The Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. Alfred E. Yawson, also praised the leadership of the School for the projects undertaken. He indicated that lessons and inputs from the SPH initiatives would be considered for scaling similar projects to other Schools and Units under the College, expressing optimism that the commissioning marked the beginning of many more interventions to enhance faculty and student experience.
Earlier, the School Administrator, Mrs. Emelia Nartey, stated that the projects being commissioned are in line with the University of Ghana’s agenda on transformative student experience, noting that they respond directly to the needs of students, faculty and staff.
The Chairperson of the Canteen and Baby Lounge Project Committee, Prof. Emmanuel Asampong, provided an overview of the projects, outlining their scope and the expected contribution to the School’s development, staff welfare and student support systems.
The commissioning exercise formed part of a broader engagement with faculty, staff and students of the School, reinforcing SPH’s commitment to continuous improvement in teaching, research and community within the University of Ghana.
