UEW Excels as GTEC Commends Five Years of Transformative Growth
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has received praise from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for its institutional advancements and systemic improvements over the last five years.
The GTEC delegation which arrived in Winneba on Monday, 4th May and concluded their assignment on Thursday, 7th May, 2026, conducted an intensive evaluation focusing on the university's performance and developmental milestones between 2020 and 2025. The review served as a formal assessment of how the institution had evolved since the commission’s previous visit. It highlights a period of "great work" and "good improvement" across the University’s internal systems.
In their concluding remarks, the GTEC team expressed profound satisfaction with the tangible evidence of progress. The commission encouraged UEW to maintain its current momentum, noting that the improvements observed in the University’s systems are a testament to the dedication of the Management and staff.
Responding to the evaluation, Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual, the Vice-Chancellor, characterised the exercise as an essential "eye-opener" for the institution. Expressing his gratitude for the commission's presence, he emphasised that such external validations are critical for maintaining the high standards the public expects from the University.
"I have been waiting for this to be done; this exercise for me is very important. Naturally, for people like Prof. Salim with in-depth knowledge in social education, when they are assessing you, you feel the weight of their expertise". Prof. Mitchual stated, noting his deep respect for the expertise of the GTEC team.
A key highlight of the Vice-Chancellor’s address was his commitment to institutionalising the feedback received. He revealed that UEW would not wait for external reviews to measure its success but would instead implement a rigorous internal mechanism to assess the University annually.
"We are going to implement a mechanism that will enable us to assess ourselves annually. That is the only way we can effectively measure our progress. We have taken notes. I have taken my own and the Registrar has taken hers. So, we can comprehensively address every observation," the Vice-Chancellor announced.
Prof. Mitchual further noted that while many positive practices are already in place, the University would now move to formalise those successes within the official institutional framework. He identified several "low-hanging fruits," immediate opportunities for growth, that the University intends to act upon immediately.
The visit concluded on a high note of mutual respect and academic camaraderie, reflecting the long-standing professional relationship he has with members of the commission and the university.
