Election of Convocation Representatives on UEW Governing Council

The term of office of the Convocation Representatives on UEW Governing Council came to an end on 2ndJune, 2024.  Section 8 (1) of the University of Education Act (672) provides that: “Every member of the Council except the Vice-Chancellor and Principals shall hold office for a period of two years and is eligible for re-appointment’.

Statute 70 (2) of the UEW Statutes 2020 also provides that: “The term of office of a Convocation Representative on Council shall be two (2) years and eligible for a further term of two (2) years only.”

As a result, four (4) vacancies have been created in the Convocation slots on Council.  Elections will therefore be organised on the two Campuses.

Nominations are open for three (3) representatives for Winneba Campus, and one (1) representative for Ajumako Campus.

Opening of Nominations:    Friday, 21st June, 2024

Nominations End:    Monday, 8th July, 2024 (4:00 p.m.)

Declaration of Nominations:  Monday, 8th July, 2024

Election: Monday, 15th July, 2024

Declaration of Results: Monday, 15th July, 2024

A member wishing to contest shall be nominated by an eligible Convocation member.  The nomination should be supported by another member of Convocation after which the nominee shall give his/her consent.

Prescribed nomination forms can be downloaded from the UEW Website or obtained from the Department of Publishing and Web Development (Emmanuel Kwasi Ampene Block, Room 218) Winneba Campus and the College Registrar’s Office, Ajumako Campus.

Issued by:

AG. REGISTRAR