The University of Ghana is making significant strides in realising the Vice-Chancellor's tech-driven initiatives, particularly the ongoing Classroom Modernisation Project aimed at upgrading lecture theatres across its campuses.
Since 2022, under the Classroom Modernisation Project, the University has completed the installation of smart screens and digitised tools in key classrooms on the main University campus at Legon as well as the Korle-Bu and Accra City campuses.
This initiative, aligned with the Vice-Chancellor's vision to enhance the learning experience of students, is set to foster a more engaging, efficient, and tailored approach to meet the diverse needs of both students and lecturers.
Central Cafeteria Lecture theatre
In line with this, the Vice-Chancellor led Senior Management members and members of the Classroom Modernisation Committee to commission the Central Cafeteria Lecture theatre and those at the Jones Quartey Building.
During the commissioning, Pro Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic and Student Affairs and Chair of the Classroom Modernisation Implementation Committee, Prof. Gordon Awandare, emphasised the aim of the initiative to improve the UG student experience. He highlighted the momentum gained by the initiative, with the Committee actively seeking more support and anticipating the completion of additional classrooms in the near future.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nana Aba Appiah-Amfo, who initiated the project, expressed gratitude to all who have supported the modernisation project. She commended the Implementation Committee and the technical team for their excellent work and tireless efforts in ensuring the timely completion of earmarked lecture halls. The Vice-Chancellor underscored the project's significance in providing a conducive environment for teaching and learning.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nana Aba Appiah-Amfo
Prof. Amfo called on the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Gordon Awandare, to collaborate with the Centre for Teaching and Learning Innovation and the Academic Quality Assurance Unit to organise training sessions for lecturers on the use of the equipment. She also urged the Deans of schools to support schools and departments in their respective capacities to contribute to the success of the initiative.
Following the commissioning, the team from ClemsHigh Business Solutions Ltd. conducted demonstrations on the usage of the equipment at the various lecture halls.
ClemsHigh Business Solutions Ltd. team conducting a demonstration
In his vote of thanks, UG Student Representative Council President, Frank Tsikata, lauded the Vice-Chancellor for championing several initiatives and Management's continuous efforts to meet the needs of students and lecturers. He also announced the SRC's upcoming project to renovate the washrooms at the lecture theatres.
A lecture hall at JQB
The Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor (ASA) were accompanied by the Registrar, Mrs. Emelia Agyei-Mensah; Director of Academic Affairs Mrs. Lydia Anowa Nyako-Danquah, Chief Information Technology Officer; Mr. Francis Kwabena Boachie; Ag. Director of the Physical Development and Municipal Services Directorate (PDMSD), Mr. Peter Abalansah; Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Elizier Taiba Ameyaw-Buronyah, Member of the Classroom Modernisation Committee, Prof. Vera Fiador; Senior Assistant Registrar at the Public Affairs Directorate, Ms. Pascaline Kuunzungla Songsore; and Senior Assistant Registrar and Administrator at the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (ASA) Mr. Mawusi Kofi Glozah.
