Registrars' Department Monthly Seminar | Episode 03
The Registrars' Department of the University of Education, Winneba invites members of the University community to its third monthly seminar scheduled as follows:
Event Date:
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Time:
3:00 PM
Venue:
North Campus Assembly Hall, North Campus
Presentation 1
by: Mr. Epiphany Kwesi Agbeshie, Senior Assistant Registrar Ghartey Hall Manager
Situational Appraisal of the Health and Sanitation in the University of Education, Winneba
Abstract
It is increasingly evident that Universities all over the world want to maintain clean environment and sanitary facilities. Cleanliness and neat environment are indispensable requirements not only to ensure good health but contribute and create an environment in which the University’s stakeholders work, study and play. Despite the increasing awareness of cleaned environment and by extension decent health, sanitation in the UEW has been assumed by the Conservancy, Sanitary and Cleaning staff as a one-time event of morning duty. The objective of this paper was to appraise the health and sanitation situations in the University. The paper evolved from the observations of the cleaners in Ghartey Hall for a period of ten (10) months, and reports of physical inspections of washrooms by the Health and Sanitation Ad hoc Committee. Triangulatory concurrent mixed method was used in gathering data. Random and purposive sampling techniques were employed. Available secondary sources of work inspection cards, reports from In-service training workshop, talks with experts, and attendance documents point to the urgent need to step up supervision of all categories of cleaners in the University. The paper concluded that clear job expectations, precise assignments of daily cleaning, measurable, observable and realistic standards are necessary for the provision of well-maintained and cleaned campuses with decent sanitary facilities. In achieving this feat, the paper recommended that the role of the Works, Physical Development and Maintenance Directorate should have operational maintenance checklist for artisans and this should be complemented with effective cleaning strategy of the University of Education, Winneba.
Profile of Mr. Epiphany Kwesi Agbeshie
Mr. Epiphany Kwesi Agbeshie joined the University of Education, Winneba in November, 2006 from the Ghana Education Service (Headquarters), Accra, where he worked as Assistant Recruitment Officer. He earlier worked as Graduate Teacher of Geography and Social Studies in the Taviefe Community and OLA Girls’ Secondary Schools in the Volta Region (October, 1992-August, 1999).
Mr. Agbeshie holds a Master’s Degree in Adult Education, from the University of Ghana, Legon. December, 2001; Computer Literacy Course, Ho Polytechnic. March, 1995; B.A. (Hons.) Geography & Resource Development, University of Ghana, June, 1991. Epiphany belongs to the following Professional Bodies:
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Ghana Association of Universities Administrators (GAUA);
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Council for Advancement and Support Education (CASE) Career and Work Experience
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Hev s a SeniorAssistantRegistrar,&Manager,GharteyHall,UniversityofEducation, Winneba- 1st September, 2022 – 30th September 2023;
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Senior Assistant Registrar, Coordinator, Institute for Educational Research and Innovation Studies (IERIS);
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Senior Assistant Registrar, Ag. Head and Coordinator, Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA).
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Senior Assistant Registrar, Hall Fellow of Ghartey Hall, UEW, Winneba.
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AssistantRegistrar,AlumniOffice-OfficeofInstitutionalAdvancement,University of Education, Winneba. August 2013.
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Assistant Registrar, Centre for Educational Policy Studies, UEW, October 2009 to July 2013.
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AssistantRegistrar,DivisionofOperations,UEW,November2006–October2009.
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ResearchAssistant,UniversityofGhana,InstituteofAdultEducation(HoOffice).
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Post Degree National Service. October 1991- September 1992.
His special skills include creative writing, Organizational development, Team work and Computer and Digital literacy. He has over twenty (20) research publications, papers and articles to his credit. He presented at a number of conferences including the Social Science Conferences in the University of Education, Winneba; 8th International Microfinance Conference, University of Cape Coast, February 12, 2015; International Conference on Poverty, Social Exclusion and Development, University of Cape Coast, 10th October, 2012; 63rd Annual New Year School and Conference, Legon. Institute of Continuing and Distance Education, University of Ghana. Epiphany also has over thirty (30) reports and & memoranda and has actively engaged in special assignments of drafting Congregation Speeches for Vice- Chancellors, Council Chairmen, Chancellor of the University and Presidents of the Republic of Ghana during some UEW functions. He participated and won the 2nd Prize of ACTIONAID Africa Essay Writing Competition. Topic: Africa has the strength and Resources for all its People to lift themselves out of Poverty into the life of Prosperity and Dignity. October, 2000.
Institutional and Community Service
He served as a Member / Secretary on a number of Committees in the University. He was the Vice-President, Ghana Association of University of Administrators (GAUA) 2016 – 2020; Ad hoc Procurement Tender Opening and Evaluation Committees; and a High Court Juror, Judicial Service of Ghana, Accra High Courts 4 & 6. February 2003 - August 2004.
Ongoing Research
Legalizing ‘Okada’ Motor Business in Ghana: Policy Implications.
Mr. Epiphany Kwesi Agbeshie is married and blessed with two children.
Presentation 2
by: Mr. Kizito K. E Ackom
Junior Assistant Registrar , Centre for International Programmes
Understanding the Tier-2 Pension Scheme for Ghanaian University Employees
Abstract
Pension in Ghana has gone through various reforms and brought about different types of schemes to support employees at the time of retirement. This paper, ‘Understanding the tier-2 pension scheme for Ghanaian University employees’, highlights the contributory 3-tier pension scheme in Ghana. The aim is to help the University community to understand the 3-Tier pension system; expose the existence and purpose of the Tier-2; and explain the operations of the Tier-2 for University employees. Based on the provisions of the National Pensions Act 2008, and through personal experience the paper was compiled. From the few interactions, it was found out that employees on tier-2 do not understand the scheme, how it works or operates and what the individual statements mean. Members are encouraged to take keen interest in understanding issues on pension.
Profile of Mr. Kizito K. E Ackom
Rank: Junior Assistant Registrar
Office: Centre for International Programmes (CIP)
2003 – 2010 | University of Education, Winneba | Senior Admin. Assistant
2010 – 2013 | University of Education, Winneba | Principal Admin. Assistant
2013 – 2020 | University of Education, Winneba | Chief Admin. Assistant
Served in the following Departments/Sections
- Department of Ghanaian Languages Education (was part of the split into the current 4 Departments - Akan-Nzema, Ewe, GaDangme and Gur-Gonja)
- Department of Social Studies
- Directorate of Quality Assurance (Initiator of Quality Speaks Newsletter)
- Department of Psychology and Education (was part of the split into current Department of Psychology Education and Department of Educational Foundations)
- Inter-University Conference for Doctoral Studies
Institutional and Community Service
- 2016 to 2023 Member / Secretary - Board of Trustees, Universities Staff Occupational Pension Scheme (for all Public Universities in Ghana)
- 2022 Member/Secretary of Local Organising Committee, International Workshop on Models for Digital Data Literacy in Africa and Digital Repositories as Open Educational Resources
- 2014 - 2016 Retiree’s Send-off Planning Committee
- 2012 - 2016 Amalgamated Sports’ and Clubs Committee
- Secretary - Committee to vet PGDE programme of Islamic University College, Ghana
- Secretary - Committee to audit Human Development and Psychology programme at the Regent University College of Science and Technology
- Member of 20th Anniversary Celebration Planning Committee (Served as Secretary to Budget and Education Sub-committees)
- Member of Phonaton Team
- Presenter of ‘UEW at a Glance’ during Orientations for International Students
- Chairman, Federation of Universities Senior Staff Associations of Ghana (FUSSAG) – 2012 - 2016
- Rapporteur for First Internationalization at UEW
- Rapporteur during 3rd Faculty of Educational Studies Retreat at Pempamsie, Cape Coast
