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Kumasi Technical University

VICE CHANCELLOR’S REPORT

13th CongregationSaturday, June 30, 2018

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FOREWORD

Kumasi Technical University, formerly Kumasi Polytechnic, has since its inception remained relentless in its quest to execute the mandate of churning out the needed manpower for industry. The current report details comprehensive activities that have taken place and the strides made since the last Congregation of the Institution.

The University is consistently forging links with various institutions within and outside the shores of Ghana which support categories of staff, students as well as resource exchange programmes. Collaborations of this nature have not only tremendously improved the human resource base of the University but have also enhanced the international image of the University.

Further rigorous engagements were also made with industry and commerce within the period to reposition the staff of the Institution so as to be abreast of the necessary industrial experiences required for the realization of the goals of the Technical University concept.

Moreover, Kumasi Technical University is persistently exploring ways of going into training and partnership agreements with industry in order to properly carry out the industrial attachments programmes for students of the University in this era of Competency-Based Training programmes.

The University’s quest for a spacious campus has been given a further boost with a decision to put up a building for offices and lecture halls at Adako Jachie which is about 70% complete. It is anticipated that the facility will be ready for use when school reopens.

Everybody is enthused about the diligence with which Governing Council is going about its work to set the pace for greater progress regarding the academic landscape of the University. It is the hope that the Institution will in soon see the unveiling of a search team to look for substantive people at the top positions to continue the effective administrative work.

The Institution has so far distinguished itself in all spheres of academic life. Therefore, the Council, the Administration, Staff and Students have every cause to be proud of its historical achievements and the goodwill as well as the successes that the new status seeks to chalk.

I am convinced that with determination and tenacity of purpose coupled with spirit of teamwork, Kumasi Technical University will soar into the greatest of heights with pride and dignity.

Professor Asiamah Yeboah,Interim Vice-Chancellor

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Contents

Foreword............................................................................................................................iiPrincipal Officers of Kumasi Technical University ........................................................vMembers of Governing Council .......................................................................................viKey Officers .......................................................................................................................viiiDeans/Directors of Faculty/Institutes/Schools .............................................................ixThe University ...................................................................................................................1Profile of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology ..............................................5

Department of Mechanical Engineering ..................................................................10Department of Chemical Engineering ......................................................................14Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering ...................................................18Civil Engineering Department ..................................................................................22

Profile of the Faculty of Built and Natural Environment ............................... 27Department of Interior Design and Materials Technology .....................................30Department of Estate Management ..........................................................................34Department of Building Technology .........................................................................38

Profile of the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology ........................... 45Department of Computer Science .............................................................................48Department of Hotel Catering and Institutional Management .............................53Department of Mathematics and Statistics ..............................................................58Department of Information Science .........................................................................62

Profile of Business School ........................................................................... 66Department of Accountancy and Accounting Information Systems ......................69Department of Banking Technology and Finance ....................................................75Department of Marketing ..........................................................................................77Department of Procurement and Supply Chain Management ................................81Department of Management Studies ........................................................................85Department of Liberal Studies ..................................................................................88

Profile of the Faculty of Health Sciences ..................................................... 93Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences ..................................................................96Department of Laboratory Technology .....................................................................99

Profile of the Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology ................................ 104Department of Fashion Design and Textiles ............................................................109Department of Graphic Design ..................................................................................113

Profile of the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development .. 116Department of Entrepreneurship and Finance ........................................................119Department of Agropreneurship ...............................................................................122Consultancy and Business Incubation Centre ..........................................................124

Profile of the Institute of Distance Learning and Continuing Education ..... 128Distance Learning Division .......................................................................................133Parallel Division ..........................................................................................................135

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Technician And Non-Tertiary Programmes Division...............................................138Continuous Professional Programmes Division.......................................................140

Profile of Institute of Research, Innovation and Development .................... 143Profile of the Institute of Business and Technology Development ............... 149

Centre For Electronic Safety and Security Systems ................................................150Kstu/Prudential Drivers’ Academy ...........................................................................151

Centre for Research and Development for Technology Incubation .............. 152Centre For Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency - Kumasi .................... 156Profile of the Office for International Affairs and Institutional Linkages ... 160Profile of the Information Communication Technology Directorate ........... 167Profile of the Office of the Dean of Students’ Affairs .................................. 171

Halls of Residence .......................................................................................................173Chaplaincy Board ........................................................................................................174Guidance and Counseling Unit ..................................................................................174Sports Office ................................................................................................................176

Profile of the University Library ................................................................. 178Profile of the Office of the Vice Chancellor ................................................... 185

Vice Chancellor’s Secretariat ......................................................................................185Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor ..............................................................................186Quality Assurance Directorate ..................................................................................187Planning Unit ..............................................................................................................189Business Development Unit .......................................................................................189Procurement Unit .......................................................................................................192Industrial Liaison Office ............................................................................................193Career Development Office ........................................................................................195

Profile of the Office of the Registrar ........................................................... 196General Administration Unit .....................................................................................198Academic Affairs Unit.................................................................................................198Admission’s Office .......................................................................................................200Human Resource Unit ................................................................................................201Legal Unit ....................................................................................................................202Welfare Unit ................................................................................................................203Records Unit ................................................................................................................204Security Services .........................................................................................................205Clinic ............................................................................................................................206Transport Office ..........................................................................................................208

Works and Physical Development Directorate ............................................ 210Physical Development Unit ........................................................................................211Estate and Municipal Services Section......................................................................212

Profile of the Finance Directorate .............................................................. 216Profile of the Internal Audit Directorate ................................................... 220Basic Statistics ........................................................................................... 223

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PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF KUMASI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Chairman of Kumasi Technical University CouncilProfessor Ben Baffoe Bonnie

Interim Vice ChancellorProfessor Asiamah Yeboah

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MEMBERS OF GOVERNING COUNCIL

ChairmanProfessor Ben Baffoe Bonnie


Government NomineesNana Poku Agyemang

Oheneba Owusu Afriyie IV (Apagyahene)

Diana Adu- Danqua (Esq)

Representative of National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE)Professor A.A. Adimado

Representative of Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET)

Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah

Representative of Conference of Heads of AssistedSecondary Schools (CHASS) Hajia Ayesha N. Boakye

Representative of Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA)Aboasu Amponsah-Kodua

Representative of Association of Ghana Industries (AGI)Daniel Agyei

Representative of Principals of Technical Institute (APTI) Theophilus Asamoah Duku

Convocation Representative (Teaching)Dr. Charles A. Bonsu

Convocation Representative (Non-Teaching)Ebenezer Kofi Boakye

Representative of Teaching StaffElijah Frimpong Boadu

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Representative of Senior StaffBenjamin Adu Gyamfi

Representative of Junior StaffPeter Mba

Alumni RepresentativeKakraba Ben Komla

Representative of Students’ Representative Council (SRC)Amos Kwarteng

Ag. Registrar and Secretary to Council Abraham Annan Adjei

In AttendanceNana Awuah Dapaah, Director of Finance

RecorderMrs. Mary Safowah Akom

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KEY OFFICERS


Ag. RegistrarAbraham Annan Adjei

Ag. LibrarianKwabena Osei Kuffour Adjei

Director of FinanceNana Awuah Dapaah

Director of Internal AuditStephen Dwamena Kwakye

Director of Works and Physical DevelopmentFelix Hawkins Mensah

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DEANS/DIRECTORS OF FACULTY/INSTITUTES/SCHOOL

DEANSFaculty of Engineering and TechnologyProf. Michael Acheampong Agbesi

Faculty of Applied Science and TechnologyProf. Bashiru I. I. Saeed

Faculty of Creative Arts and TechnologyRev (Dr) Timothy Crentsil

Faculty of Health SciencesDr. Samuel Osei-Djarbeng

Faculty of Built and Natural EnvironmentDr. Sarfo Mensah

Institute of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise DevelopmentProf. Alexander Ayogyam

Business SchoolDr. George Asumadu

Office of Students’ AffairsDr. Michael Ato Essuman

DIRECTORSGraduate School Dr. (Mrs.) Patricia Owusu-Darko

Distance and Continuing EducationDr. Alfred Sarbah

Research,Innovation and DevelopmentProf. Gabriel Dwomoh

Business and Technology DevelopmentNana (Dr) Anthony Osei-Twumasi

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Quality Assurance DirectorateDr. George Owusu-Dapaah

Office of International Affairs and Institutional LinkagesRev. (Dr) John Poku

Information Communication Technology DirectorateSeth Ampoma Brako

Health ServicesDr. Natasha Asamoah

Hostel ManageressDr. Cynthia Osei (Mrs)

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THE UNIVERSITY

Kumasi Technical University was founded in 1954 as Kumasi Technical Institute (K.T.I). The students at the time offered craft courses. In 1963, the Institute was converted to a non-tertiary Polytechnic status by the Ghana Education Service to commence offering, besides the initial courses, technician diploma and sub-professional courses.

The Polytechnic Law, 1992 (PNDCL. 321) upgraded the Polytechnic to a tertiary institution to offer high calibre skilled manpower with reference to manufacturing, commerce, science and technology to facilitate the development of technology. The Polytechnic then became exquisite, popular, vibrant and indispensable in Ghana.

The Technical University Act 2016, (Act 922) converted Kumasi Polytechnic to the present Kumasi Technical University purposefully to provide higher education in Engineering, Applied Arts, Science and Technology as well as Technical and Vocational training.

The University has a charming architectural design located at the heart of Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The Institution from the time of its establishment has become a relevant Centre for training not only for our compatriots but for other African expatriates.

VisionTo be a centre of excellence for technological and entrepreneurial development.

MissionCreating a favourable environment for teaching, research, skills development and entrepreneurship training in Engineering, Science, Technology and Applied Social Sciences for industrial and societal development in Ghana, Africa and beyond.

Core ValuesKumasi Technical University cherishes and upholds the following five core values which are deemed as central and basic to the institution’s life and activities and influence all persons who work or pass through this institution. The core values of the University govern the operations and conduct of management and staff as well as their relationships with the society at large.

The core values which the members of the University cherish and uphold and therefore seek to build in all those who work or pass through the institution are:

i) IntegrityThe University believes in integrity, which encompasses moral uprightness, honesty, reliability, and credibility. It has to do with self-control and discipline.

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ii) Pace-SettingThe University is committed to setting the pace for others to follow. This calls for competence, hard-work, sacrifice, diligence and conscientiousness. It involves striving to achieve excellence by continuously improving and innovating for the best possible outcomes. It calls for commitment and perseverance in the face of daunting hurdles.

iii) Good StewardshipThe Institution believes in harnessing resources (physical, spiritual, intellectual and financial) and talents which will be dedicated to the efficient and effective use of same to achieve maximum results for all. In this vein, time is considered a valued resource and as such we uphold punctuality at work and studies. Therefore, lateness to work, lectures, meetings and other functions and events is not tolerated.

iv) Leadership by ExampleThe University considers leadership by example as crucial in enhancing teaching and learning and for the proper conduct of its members. Staff are, therefore, to display maturity in their lifestyle and serve as models for our students in particular and the public at large.

v) Institutional PatriotismMembers are to project and market the positive image of the institution in all spheres of life. This calls for loyalty. This reinforces the noble idea that ‘the well-being of the institution is the well being of all’

The University has 11 Faculties, Institutes and Schools; viz: • Faculty of Engineering and Technology

• Faculty of Built and Natural Environment

• Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology

• Faculty of Health Sciences

• Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology

• Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development

• Business School

• Institute for Distance Learning and Continuing Education

• Institute of Business and Technology Development

• Institute of Research, Innovation and Development

• Graduate School

Kumasi Technical University also has:• Quality Assurance Office, headed by a Director

• An ICT Directorate, headed by a Director;


• An Office for International Affairs and Institutional Linkages, headed by a Director;

• Centre for Food Safety and Quality;

• Centre for Research and Development for Technology Incubation;

• Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency.

Staff Strength The University has a teaching staff strength of two hundred and seventy-two (272) as shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Ranking of Teaching Staff by Gender

RankNumber

TOTALMale Female

Associate Professor 7 0 7

Senior Lecturer 92 12 104

Lecturer/Research Fellow 123 33 156

Instructor 4 1 5

Total 226 46 272

Table 2: Summary of Ranks of Teaching Staff

Faculty/Institute/School ProfessorSenior

LecturerLecturer Instructor Total

Engineering and Technology 3 16 34 3 56

Applied Sciences and Technology

1 16 22 0 39

Creative Arts & Technology 0 4 9 1 14

Health Sciences 0 7 11 0 18

Built & Natural Environment 0 12 18 1 31

Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development

2 11 4 0 17

Business 1 32 55 0 88

Research, Innovation & Development*

0 6 3 0 9

TOTAL 7 104 156 5 272* The Director who is an Associate Professor has been added to the Faculty of Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development which is his parent Faculty.


Table 3: Qualification of Teaching Staff Gender

Faculty/Institute/School

PhD Masters Others TOTAL

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Engineering and Technology

14 1 34 4 3 0 56

Applied Sciences and Technology

3 2 24 10 0 0 39

Creative Arts & Technology

3 0 5 5 0 1 14

Health Sciences 6 0 5 5 2 0 18

Built & Natural Environment

8 0 18 4 1 0 31

Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development

7 1 8 1 0 0 17

Business 12 1 56 11 8 0 88

Research, Innovation & Development

4 0 5 0 0 0 9

TOTAL 57 5 155 40 14 1 272


PROFILE OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

IntroductionThe Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) offers unique opportunities for innovative education and research. FET is the best and largest Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Faculty of the University. Currently, the Faculty has four (4) departments, namely, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

Plans are far advanced to introduce three new departments within the next two (2) year. The upcoming departments are Automotive and Agricultural Mechanization Engineering, Oil and Gas Engineering, and Renewable and Environmental Engineering.

The existing departments and programmes are found in Table 1.

Table 1: Existing departments and programmes in the Faculty

Department Programme

Chemical EngineeringBTech Chemical Engineering (Top-up)

HND Chemical Engineering

Civil EngineeringBTech Civil Engineering (Top-up)

HND Civil Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

BTech Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Top-up)

HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering HND Automotive Engineering

HND Metallurgy and Foundry Engineering

HND Plant Engineering

HND Production Engineering

VisionTo be a centre of excellence in training skilled technical manpower in engineering and technology in Africa.

MissionChurning out employable engineering and technical graduates who are competent in their fields of expertise to contribute meaningfully to the


country’s industrialization agenda for sustainable socio-economic growth and poverty alleviation.

Management of the Faculty The Faculty is headed by a Dean, who is assisted by a Vice Dean with the support of administrators and academic staff. (Table 2)..

Table 2: Staff of the Dean’s Office

Name of Staff Qualification Position /RankEngr. Prof. Mike Agbesi Acheampong

PhD Chemical/Environmental Engineering, UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft and Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 2013

Dean /Associate Professor

Ing. Dr. Prince Owusu-Ansah

PhD (Mechanical Engineering), KNUST, Kumasi, 2015

Vice Dean/ Snr. Lecturer

Engr. Lawrence Nti MSc (Chemical Engineering), Germany Faculty Examinations Officer/Lecturer

Mary Amoako (Mrs)

MBA (Human Resource Management), KNUST, 2015

Assistant Registrar

Vincentia Adarkwah (Mrs)

MBA (Human Resource Management), UCC, 2017

Principal Administrative Assistant

Andrews Boateng BTech (Accounting with Computing), KsTU, 2013

Snr. Accounting Assistant

StaffingThe Faculty currently has a staff strength of 101 (Table 3) .

Table 3: Staffing

Category Departments Total

Chemical Engineering

CivilEngineering

Elect/Elec.Engineering

MechanicalEngineering

Associate Professor

2 - - 1 3

Snr. Lecturer 6 6 3 6 21

Lecturer 5 14 12 13 44

Technical 3 1 12 14 30

Administrative 1 - 1 1 3

Total 17 21 28 35 101


Student PopulationThe current student population is one thousand and thirty-one (1,031) (Table 4).

Table 4: Student Population

Department HND BTech Total

Male Female Male Female

Chemical Engineering 59 14 9 1 83

Civil Engineering 111 7 35 3 156

Electrical / Electronics Engineering

411 10 - - 421

Mechanical Engineering 370 1 - - 371

Total 951 32 44 4 1,031

Applied Research Projects The Faculty is engaged in a number of applied research projects through the research units of the departments. The Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CREK) is leading the research on Bio-energy. Through funding from the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), and COTVET, a number of innovative projects are being conducted. These include the production of fufu pounding machines, design and manufacture of solar dryers, production of automobile fuel from waste plastic materials, manufacture of a continuous charging 4-stroke electric vehicle, process standardization and manufacture of personal products (such as liquid soap, hair shampoo and activator), solar energy powered beauty salon and water purification plant.

Staff members are also involved in research activities leading to the publication of technical research papers in local and international journals.

CollaborationsThe Faculty is playing the leading role in the implementation of the Partnership for Applied Sciences (PASS) project. The Partnership for Applied Sciences Project is a partnership between Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU), and three German universities of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, TH Köln University of Applied Sciences, and International Hochschule Bad Honnef–Bonn International University of Applied Sciences). The four-year (July 2017–June 2021) project, funded through the German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD/MIWF), aims at achieving the full transformation of KsTU and CCTU according to the model of German Universities of Applied Sciences.

The departments are collaborating with several local companies to provide quality training to our students. Details are in the various departmental reports.


Achievements • The Faculty again received the best Faculty award for 2017/2018 Academic

Year for being the Faculty with the highest terminal degree holders, highest research output and highest Student-Lecturer assessment scores.

• The Faculty is leading the implementation of the mandate of the University and it is hosting the University’s niche programme, which is Renewable Energy/Environmental Engineering.

• The Faculty is leading the implementation of the Partnership for Applied Sciences (PASS) project of the University.

Staff Development and RecruitmentThe Faculty currently has fourteen (14) members of staff pursuing doctorate degrees (Table 5).

Table 5: Number of Staff members pursuing further studies

Department PhD Master's Bachelors TotalChemical 2 - 1 3

Civil 2 1 3

Electrical/Electronic 6 1 - 7

Mechanical 4 - 1 5

Total 14 2 2 18

Future PlansThe Faculty plans to:

• Convert all programmes within the Faculty into Competence-Base Training (CBT) model.

• Introduce new departments and programmes at the undergraduate and graduate levels (Table 6). The introduction of the proposed departments and reorganization of the existing and new programmes is to ensure that the Faculty operates in accordance with the mandate conferred on the University by Act 922.


Table 6: Proposed new departments and programmes (undergraduate and graduate)

Department Programme StatusMechanical Engineering**

BTech Automotive Engineering

Awaiting AccreditationBTech Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning Engineering

BTech Welding and Fabrication Engineering

BTech Agricultural Machinery EngineeringDeveloped for NCTE approval

Computer Engineering

BTech Computer Software Engineering Development in progressBTech Computer Hardware Engineering

Environmental Engineering and Technology

MTech Water and Environmental Engineering

Accredited

MTech Renewable Energy EngineeringDeveloped for NCTE approval

BTech Sustainable Engineering

BTech Building Services Engineering

Oil and Gas Engineering

BTech Oil and Gas Engineering Awaiting Accreditation

BTech Petrochemical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

BTech Pharmaceutical Engineering Consideration Stage

Chemical Engineering**

DTech Chemical EngineeringDevelopment in progress

BTech Petrochemical Engineering Awaiting Accreditation

BTech Oil and Gas Engineering

Civil Engineering**

DTech Civil EngineeringDevelopment in progress

MTech Highway Engineering

MTech Structural Engineering

BTech Surveying and GeoinformatisSubmitted to NCTE for approval

Electrical and Electronic Engineering**

BTech Electrical and Electronic Engineering Awaiting accreditation

*Existing programmes**Existing Departments


DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

IntroductionThe Department of Mechanical Engineering which runs Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering has been organized into four sections namely;

• Plant Engineering

• Production Engineering

• Automotive Engineering

• Metallurgy and Foundry Engineering

Currently, the Department is awaiting accreditation for the following programmes:

• Four (4) year BTech Mechanical Engineering programmes.

• BTech (Top up) Mechanical Engineering programmes.

• Three (3) year Higher Diploma Mechanical Engineering programmes.

VisionTo be a centre of excellence for churning out competent and efficient mechanical engineers for the national and the global economy.

ObjectivesThe Department has the aim to train students who intend to qualify as engineers and technicians in industries. At the end of the programme, students will have acquired skills to:

• Use machine tools and hand tools for manufacturing products.

• Diagnose and repair faults on automobile/heavy duty equipment

• Design and cast components from metals.

• Repair and maintain plants or machines

• Manage a shop (Machine shop, Foundry shop, automobile garage, etc.)

Student PopulationThe total number of students in the department is three hundred and seventy-one (371). The breakdown is as follows:


Programme Male Female Total

HND 1 133 1 134

HND 2 103 - 103


HND 3 134 - 134

Total 370 1 371

StaffingThe department has thirty-five (35) members of staff. Details are shown in Table 2.

Table 2: Staffing

Name Qualification Postition/Rank

Full-time Lecturers

Ing. Dr. Prince Owusu-Ansah

PhD Mechatronics Eng. Wuhan University of Technology, China, 2016

Head / Snr. Lecturer

Ing. Prof. John Afriyie Kwasi

PhD Mech. Eng. DE Montfort University, U.K. 2007

Associate Professor

Ing. Timothy Alhassan MSc Mechanical Eng. KNUST, 2011 Snr. Lecturer

Ing. Osei Yeboah Emmanuel

MSc Mechanical Eng. KNUST, 2010 Snr. Lecturer

Ing. Edward Antwi* MSc Mechanical Eng. KNUST, 2008 Snr. Lecturer

Andrews DanquahMSc Environmental Resources Management, KNUST, 2007

Lecturer

Albert Owusu-Ansah Koomson

MSc Mechanical Eng. University of Budapest, Hungary, 1991

Lecturer

Gideon Mensah-Whyte MSc Telecom. Mgt. Netherlands, 2011 Lecturer

Charles TandohMSc. Mechanical Eng. Vladimir Polytechnic, Russia, 1991

Lecturer

Ing. Joseph Ebow Dadzie MSc Mechanical Eng. KNUST, 2007 Lecturer

J. K. Fred Adzabe MSc Mechanical Eng. KNUST, 2012 Lecturer

Joseph Xavier Francisco Ribeiro *

MSc Mechanical Eng. KNUST, 2011 Lecturer

Emmanuel Adu* MSc Mechanical Eng. KNUST, 2011 Lecturer

Ing. Araba Amo-Aidoo MSc. Mechanical Eng. KNUST, 2016 Lecturer

Joseph AmoakoBSc Metallurgy And Mineral Processing Engineering, KNUST, 1986

Principal Instructor

Isaac Kwadwo Amankwaa

BSc Material Science Eng. KNUST, 2004

Principal Instructor

William Kwaku Afriyie BSc Agricultural Eng. KNUST, 1999 Snr. Instructor

Benjamin Anim MSc Mechanical Eng. KNUST, 2017Snr. Lab. Technician


Name Qualification Postition/Rank

Isaac Kofi YaaboBSc. Automotive Technology Education, UEW-K, 2017

Snr. Technician

Alex Frimpong Justice MSc. Mechanical Eng. KNUST, 2017 Snr. Technician

Joseph Kwame Lewballah

MSc. Mechanical Eng. KNUST, 2017 Technician

Ing. Abraham AsareBSc. Mechanical Technology Education, UEW-K, 2016

Technician

Emmanuel Danso KeituMVT III Mechanical Eng. Kumasi Polytechnic, 2009

Technician

Emmanuel Opoku-Boateng

HND, Mechanical Eng. Kumasi Polytechnic, 2014

Technician

Laweh Abednego Buernor

HND Mechanical Engineering, KsTU, 2012

Technician

Benjamin Kwame Ghansah

HND Mechanical Eng. Kumasi Polytechnic, 2015

Welding Technician

Emmanuel BoatengN.V.T.I. Mini Education, Suame-Kumasi, 2009

Fitter

Vivian OseiBSc HRM, Ghana Baptist University College, 2015

Principal Admin. Assist.

Part-time Teaching Staff

Solomon Abu Frimpong MSc Mechanical Eng. KNUST, 2007 Snr. Lecturer

Felix Debrah-Apraku MSc Mechanical Eng, KNUST, 2010 Snr. Lecturer

Kwesi Amoonu-Otoo MSc Metallurgy, KNUST, 2000 Lecturer

Jonathan Kennedy Anyomedie

MTech. (VOTECH) Lecturer

Saviour Kwame Woangbah

MSc Renewable Energy, KNUST, 2015 Lecturer

Gabriel Osei MTech. (VOTECH) UEW-K, 2011 Lecturer

Samuel Frank Kweku Ghansah

B.Ed. VOTECH UEW-K, 2004 Chief Instructor

* On study leave

Staff DevelopmentCurrently, five (5) members of staff are pursuing further studies (Table 3).


Table 3: Staff pursuing further studies

Name Programme and Field of Study

Institution and Country Expected year of completion

Emmanuel Danso Keitu

BSc. Mechanical Eng. KNUST, Ghana 2022

Ing. Araba Amo-Aidoo

PhD Energy Goethe Institute/Kassel University, Germany

2020

Edward Antwi PhD Mechanical Engineering

University of Rostock, Germany

2019

Emmanuel Adu PhD Oil and Gas Management

Yangtze University, China 2019

Joseph Xavier Francisco Ribeiro

PhD Oil and Gas Management


Challenges• Inadequate funding for training materials

• Numerous number of broken down mechanical workshop equipment

• Inadequate office accommodation for members of staff

• Inadequate number of academic staff

Future PlansThe Department intends to:

• Run MTech and BTech Mechanical Engineering programmes

• Offer machatronics training for the general public

Activities of Academic Staff

Publications Osei E. Y., Amo-Aidoo A. (2018) Experimental water heating studies of flat Box and inclined Box solar cooker Design in Ghana. International journal of scientific and Technology Research, 7(4), 17-22.


DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

IntroductionThe Department currently runs two (2) programmes, namely, a three-year HND programme and an 18-month top-up BTech, both in Chemical Engineering. Plans are far advanced to introduce four (4) additional programmes in the Department next academic year, namely;

• 4-year BTech in Chemical Engineering.

• 4-year BTech in Petrochemical Engineering.

• 4-year BTech in Oil and Gas.

• 2-year MTech in Chemical Engineering.

VisionTo be the best Chemical Engineering Department in Ghana and Africa.

ObjectivesProducing graduates that have a firm grasp of the principles of Chemical Engineering through quality engineering education.

To achieve the vision, we strive to:• Provide students with the underlying engineering sciences and technical

foundations to become competent, practicing chemical engineers. Students learn to apply their knowledge of scientific principles to problem identification and solution, to undertake and analyze experimental work, and to design safe, environmentally acceptable and sustainable processes and systems to meet specified objectives using modern engineering tools and technologies;

• Prepare students to be successful in their future working relationships. Students develop skills, learn to function productively in teams, and obtain the foundation to support life-long learning so as to promote personal and professional growth;

• Instil in students perfect understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities and create awareness of the societal impact that their professional activities may have;

• Improve continuously the academic programme in the partnership with academia, alumni, government, and industry; and

• Foster a relationship that is collaborative and accessible between faculty and students and which allows for personal mentoring and engages students in the educational process.


Student PopulationThe Department currently has eighty-three (83) students as shown in Table 1.


Year Male Female TotalHND 1 1 6 23HND 2 21 5 26

HND 3 21 3 24BTECH 1 5 1 6BTECH 2 4 0 4

Total 84 16 83

StaffingThe Department has a total of thirteen (13) lecturers (Table 2).

Table 2: Staffing

Name Qualification Postition/RankIng. Prof. Nana Osei-Wusu Achaw

PhD KNUST, Kumasi, 2005HOD / Associate Professor

Engr. Prof. Mike A. Acheampong

PhD Chemical/Environmental Engineering, UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft and Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 2013

Dean-Eng./Associate Professor

Engr. Dr. Robert Dery Nagre

PhD Yangtze University, China, 2015 Snr. Lecturer

Engr. Dr. Isaac K. Frimpong

PhD, Yangtze University, China, 2016 Snr. Lecturer

Dr. Eric Danso-BoatengPhD, Loughborough University, UK, 2015

Snr. Lecturer

Dr. Julius Ahiekpor PhD, Port Harcourt. Nigeria, 2017 Snr. Lecturer

Ing. Edem C. Bensah MSc, KNUST, Ghana, 2009 Snr. Lecturer

Sampson K. Kyei MSc, KNUST, Ghana, 2007 Snr. Lecturer

Ing. Dr. Margaret Mary Nimoh

PhD, Queens University, Northern Ireland, 2011

Lecturer

Engr. Lawrence NtiMSc, Munster Univ. of Applied Sciences, Germany, 2007

Lecturer

Engr. Philip Ansah MSc, KNUST, Ghana, 2016 Lecturer

Duke Mensah Bonsu MSc, Royal Inst. of Tech., 2010 Lecturer

Engr. Johannes Amin MSc, KNUST, Ghana, 2014 Lecturer


Name Qualification Postition/RankAma Agyemang HND, K’Poly, Ghana, 2007 Snr. Technician

Dennis Asante-Sackey HND, K’Poly, Ghana, 2011 Technician

Leticia Oppong Frimpong

HND, K’Poly, Ghana, 2010 Technician

Victor DegazorMBA Strategic Management, Valley View University, 2017

Snr. Admin. Assist.

Staff DevelopmentThree (3) members of staff are pursuing further studies as shown in Table 3.

Table 3: Staff members pursuing further studies

Name Programmeme and Field of Study

Institution and Country

Expected Year of completion

Mr. Sampson Kyei PhD, Industrial Chemistry

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

2020

Ing. Edem C. Bensah

PhD Chemical Engineering

KNUST, Ghana 2019

Dennis Asante Sackey

BTech Chemical Engineering

Kumasi Technical University, Ghana

2019

CollaborationsThe Department is collaborating with a number of industries and institutions to deliver quality education to the students. Among the companies the Department is currently collaborating with are Tema Oil Refinery (TOR)-Tema, Platon Gas-Takoradi, Juaben Oil Mills-Juaben, OlamCoacoa Ltd-Kumas, and Ghana Nuts-Techiman.

Challenges • Inadequate offices for both teaching and non-teaching staff members.

• Irregular power supply to the laboratory

• Inadequate laboratory and research facilities.

Future PlansIn the short to medium term, the Department plans to:

• Run an MTech programme in Chemical Engineering

• Run 4-year BTech Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering programmes


• Employ five (5) additional senior members of staff in view of the planned introduction of 3 new programmes.

• Upgrade the Department’s research laboratory to enable staff do more research and more publications

Activities of Academic StaffPublications

• Oten-Peprah, M, Acheampong, M.A., De Vries, N, (2018). Exploring the Determinants of Dreywater Reuse for Potable and Non-potable Purposes in a Developing Country – A Theory of Planned Behaviour Approach. Desalination and Water Treatment (Accepted).

• Oten-Peprah, M, Acheampong, M.A., De Vries, N, (2018). Greywater Characteristics, Treatment Systems, Reuse Strategies and User Perception – A review. Water, Air and Soil Pollution – A Springer Journal (Accepted).

• Derkyi, N. S. A., Acheampong, M.A., Tetteh, P., Aidoo, S., Mwin, E.N., (2018). Product Design for a Functional Non-Alcoholic Drink. South African Journal of Chemical Engineering 25, 85-90.

• Oten-Peprah, M, De Vries, N, Acheampong, M.A., (2018). Greywater Characterization and Generation Rates in a Peri Urban Municipality of a Developing Country. Journal of Environmental Management 206, 498-506.

• Derkyi, N.S.A., Acheampong, M.A., Mwin, E.N., Tetteh, P. and Aidoo, S.C., (2018). Equipment Design for Prekese Functional Fruit Drink Processing. Journal of Asian Scientific Research 8(3), 86-102.

• Ahiekpor, J. C., Kuye, A. O., and Achaw, O-W. (2017), Optimization of the pyrolysis of hardwood sawdust in a fixed bed reactor using surface response methodology, Lignocellulose, 6(2), 98-108.

• Acheampong, M.A., Ansa, E.D.O., (2017).Low-Cost Technologies for Mining Wastewater Treatment. Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering B 6(8) 391-405.

• Ansa E.D.O., Sakyi, R.L., Asmah, M.H., Acheampong, M.A., Lamptey, E., (2017).An Assessment of Environmental Conditions and the Benthic Fauna of the Odaw River Basin.WestAfrican Journal of Applied Ecology, vol. 25(2), 17–29.

• Afriyie, J. K. and Achaw, O-W. (2017), Performance Investigation of a Chimney-dependent Solar Tent Dryer in Relation to Open-Sun Drying of Cocoa, Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi Ghana, 4th- 6th October, 2017.


• Achaw, O-W., Asiamah Y., Engman, J., Agyei, J., and Abruquah, A.A. (Editors, 2017), Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, Ghana, 4th- 6th October, 2017.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

IntroductionThe Electrical & Electronic Engineering Department is one of the four departments under the Faculty of Engineering and Technology.

Currently the department runs BTech (Top-Up), HND, Advanced Diploma and Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The programmes are designed to offer opportunities for students to acquire knowledge and practical skills in Electrical and Electronic Engineering to enable them to contribute meaningfully to the development of the nation, organizations and institutions where they may be working. Electrical and Electronic engineers are highly employable in a wide range of areas beyond the engineering sector, such as information technology, finance, management, health, etc.

The Department is awaiting accreditation to run a 4-year BTech programme in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Vision To be a centre of excellence for churning out competent and efficient Electrical & Electronic Engineers for the national and the global economy.

Objectives To produce graduates that have a firm grasp of Electrical and Electronic Engineering principles through quality engineering education, aimed at benefitting local industries in Ghana and the wider international community

Student PopulationThe current student population stands at five hundred and fifty-three (553). Details are in Table 1.

Table 1: Student Population for 2016/2017 academic year

Class Male Female Total

BTech 50 1 51

HND 1 118 4 122


HND 2 100 1 101

HND 3 142 5 147

HND 1 Parallel 13 - 13

HND 2 Parallel 7 1 8

HND 3 Parallel 14 - 14

Advanced Diploma 6 - 6

Diploma 1 58 2 60

Diploma 2 31 - 31

Total 539 14 553

StaffingThe Department has a total of fourteen (14) academic staff as shown in Table 2.

Table 2: Staffing

Full-Time

Name QualificationPostition/Rank

Ing. Dr. Emmanuel K. Nyantakyi

PhD Geological Resources and Geological Engineering, Yangtze, China, 2015

HOD/Snr. Lecturer

Engr. Kingsley AkomMTech. Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Education, Kumasi Campus, 2011

Coordinator/ Lecturer

Ing. Kwadwo Ntiamoah- Sarpong*

MSc. Telecommunication Management Han University of Applied Science, 2011

Lecturer

Kwame Sarfo*MSc. Telecommunication Management, Han University of Applied Science, 2011

Lecturer

Achiaa Osei-DonkorMSc. Telecommunication, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2011

Lecturer

Engr. Johannex Fefeh Rushman*

MTech. Electrical & Electronic Engineering. University of Education Winneba, Kumasi Campus,2011

Lecturer

Engr. Bernard Agyei Frimpong*

MTech Electrical Power Engineering. Cape Peninsula University Technology Ecole Superior de Institute Senegal, 2011

Lecturer

Asare KoduahMSc Renewable Energy Technology, KNUST, 2015

Lecturer

Raymond Osei-Wusu MTech Electrical Power Supply Cverstate Tech University,Russia, 2015

Lecturer



Adam Misbawu*MSc. Power Electronics and Power Drives, WUHAN University of Technology, 2015

Lecturer

Engr. Mamudu Hamidu

Msc. Information Management Systems, Coventry University, UK/GTU, 2015

Assistant Lecturer

Egyir-Yaw Samuel Nigel

BSc. (Hons) In Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 1992

Senior Instructor

*On Study leave

Part Time Lecturers


Joseph A. AntwiMSc. Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Stattfordshire University, 2010

Senior Lecturer(Part Time)

Victor K. AppawMSc. Control & Instrumentation, University of Huddersfield, 2010

Senior Lecturer(Part Time)

Non-Teaching Staff


Edmund K. Adjei-Sarfo

MSc Computer Applied Technology (Electrical Power Option) Lanzhou Jiaotong University, China, 2017.

Senior Technician

Geoffery S. QuansahBsc. Electrical/Electronic Engineering. KNUST, Kumasi, 2011

Senior Technician

Kwabena AddoBsc. Electrical/Electronic Engineering. KNUST, Kumasi, 2014

Senior Technician

Benjamin Adu Gyamfi

Bsc. Telecommunication Engineering. KNUST, Kumasi, 2015

Senior Technician

Samuel Addo-Darko*Bsc. Electrical/Electronic Engineering. KNUST, Kumasi, 2015

Senior Technician

Ivy Georgina Sarfo- Mainoo

Bsc. Telecommunication Engineering. KNUST, Kumasi, 2015

Senior Technician

Adom Afoakwa Desmond

HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Kumasi Technical University, 2015

Technician

Joyce Agyemang HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Kumasi Technical University, 2013

Technician

Theophilus Stephen Aidoo

HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Kumasi Technical University, 2015

Technician



Isaac PrempehHND Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Kumasi Technical University, 2013

Technician

Akyea EnochHND Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Kumasi Technical University, 2016

Technician

Bright Osei KwadwoHND Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Kumasi Technical University, 2016

Technician

Mrs Vicentia Adarkwa

MBA Human Resource Management, UCC, 2017

Principal Administrative Assistant

Staff Development The following staff members are currently pursuing their PhD and MSc programmes.





Addo-Darko Samuel

MSc Electrical Machines Lanzhou Jiaotong University, China

2020

Engr. Bernard Adjei-Frimpong

PhD Electrical/Electronics and Power

Budapest University, Hungary

2020

Engr. KingsleyAkom

PhD Electrical/ ElectronicEngineering

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

2019

Ing Kwadwo Ntimaoh Sarpong

PhD Information and Communication Engineering

University of Electronic Science and Technology, China

2019

Kwame Sarfo PhD Information and Communication Engineering

Wuhan University,China

2019

Adam Misbaw PhD Power Electronics and Power Drives

Wuhan University of Technology, China

2019

Engr. Johannex Fefeh Rushman

PhD Renewable Energy Naresuan University,Thailand

2019

Challenges• Inadequate number of staff and lecture halls

• Inadequate office space for staff

• Inadequate workshop laboratory equipment for some courses


Future PlansThe Department intends to use the Mechatronics Laboratory to train artisans in the Electrical Engineering field. The Department has applied to the Energy Commission (EC) for accreditation for the department to be used as a training and examination centre to train electrical wiring (home and industrial) technicians.


PublicationsAkom, K., M. K Joseph, Shongwe, T., (2018) Renewable Energy Integration in Ghana: The Role of Smart Grid Technology International Conference on Advances in Big Data, Computing and Data Communication Systems (icABCD 2018) Durban, South Africa (accepted).

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

IntroductionThe Department of Civil Engineering currently runs two programmes, namely, a three-year HND programme and a B-Tech top-up programme, both in Civil Engineering. There is a team of rich, loyal, creative and motivated members of staff. The Department produces highly competent graduates who are able to excel in the aligned fields of engagement in the various industries with little or no supervision. This reinforces the contribution of the Department to the socio-economic development of the country. The Department has been using the new teaching methodology of Competency Based Training (CBT) since 2006 and as a result become a center in terms of concept, theory and application of CBT in the non-CBT Departments in the Technical University community.

The Department has been given accreditation to run a Four (4) year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme in Civil Engineering and a Two (2) year Master of Technology (MTech) in Water and Environmental Engineering.

All the programmes in the Department are practically oriented with the aim of strengthening and increasing the competencies of middle-level construction staff to meet the demand for highly qualified personnel and provide the enabling platform for the country’s growing socio-economic and manpower development challenges.

The Department is awaiting accreditation to run a four (4) year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme in Surveying and Geo-informatics.


VisionTo be a Centre of Excellence for producing competent Civil Engineering professionals for industry.

ObjectivesThe core objective of the Department is to produce professional engineers who will be able to analyse, design, construct and maintain Civil Engineering works and systems, and be adequately prepared with the requisite skills to set up their own small and medium scale industries. Our graduates would therefore be able to:

• Design and supervise the construction and maintenance of highway and transportation structures;

• Design and supervise the construction and maintenance of steel and timber structures;

• Conduct geotechnical investigations;

• Design and supervise the construction and maintenance of water and sanitation systems;

• Manage Civil Engineering projects that are entrepreneurial in nature, and conduct research.

Student populationA total of one hundred and fifty-six (156) students, including twelve (12) females, are currently pursuing both BTech and HND programmes in Civil Engineering. A breakdown of the student population is shown in Table 1.


Class Male Female TotalHND 1 36 3 39HND 2 39 2 41HND 3 36 2 38BTech 1 19 2 21BTech 2 16 1 17

TOTAL 146 10 156

StaffingThe Department presently has a staff strength of twenty (20). Table 2 illustrates the Department’s staff strength.


Table 2 Staffing

Name Qualification Postition/RankEngr. Dr. Prince Owusu Appiah

PhD Petroleum and Natural Engineering, Yangtze China, 2015

HOD/Snr. Lecturer

Ing. Dr. Abena Obiri-Yeboah (Mrs.)

PhD Highway and Transportation Engineering, KNUST, 2015

Deputy Director SGS/Snr.Lecturer

Nana (Dr.) Anthony Osei-Twumasi

PhD Environmental Engineering, Cardiff-Whales, 2010

Director ITDT /Snr. Lecturer

Ing. Dr. Emmanuel K. Nyantakyi

PhD Geological Resources and Geological Engineering, Yangtze China, 2015

Head (Elec. Eng.)/Snr. Lecturer

Ing. Dr. Julius BorkloePhD Geological Resources and Geological Engineering, Yangtze China, 2015

CBT Coordinator/ Snr. Lecturer

Dr Roland S. KabangePhD Environmental Engineering, Leeds University, UK, 2014

Snr. Lecturer

Dr. Adutwum MarfoPhD Structural Engineering, Jiangsu University, China, 2014

Lecturer

Dr Stephen Oppong-Kwakye*

PhD Water Resources Eng, Stuttgart,Germany, 2016

Lecturer

Surv. Prince Charles Acquah

MPhil Geoinformatics & surveying, KNUST, 2007

Lecturer

Yaw MirekuMTech Water Resources Development, Roorkee, India, 2006

Lecturer

Elijah Boadu FrimpongMSc Construction Project Management, Arnhem, Holland, 2009

Lecturer

Arc. Kwabena F. Mosner-Ansong

MSc Architecture & Construction Mgt., KNUST, 2007,

Lecturer

Surv. Adwoa Sarpong Amoah (Mrs.)

MSc Surveying & remote sensing, KNUST, 2009

Lecturer

Benjamin Boadu-AgyeiMPhil Structural Engineering, Cambridge, UK, 2002

Lecturer

Ing. Joseph AmankwahMSc. (Structural Engineering), Trondheim, Norway, 1995

Lecturer

Edmund Baffoe-Twum* MSc Hydrogeology, Ohio, USA, 2004 Lecturer

Jack Nti AsamoahMSc Geomatic Engineering, KNUST, 2015

Lecturer

Drussilla PobeeMSc Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation, KNUST, 2015

Lecturer


Name Qualification Postition/RankGhadafi Abdullai Mohammed

MSc Structural Engineering, KNUST, 2016

Lecturer

Sam-Nelson AseiduBTech Civil Engineering, KsTU,Kumasi, 2015

Snr. Technician

* On study leave

Staff developmentThe Department believes in human resource development and upgrading as an integral component in competent based training. Accordingly, the Department has positioned itself relative to the overall University wide staff development framework to build the capacity of members of staff. Currently some members of staff are pursuing further studies as shown in Table 3.





Baffoe-Twum Edmund

PhD Construction Project Management

North Dakota State University

2021

Kwabena F. Mosner Ansong

PhD Architecture KNUST, Ghana 2018

Asiedu Sam Nelson

MSc Geotechnical Engineering

KNUST, Ghana 2018

CollaborationsThe Department has a strong collaboration with industry, particularly in an official capacity through the signing of memoranda of understanding (MOUs) to facilitate the participation of both lecturers and students in practical training and internship. They are:

• Building and Road Research Institute

• Department of Urban Roads

• Department of Feeder Roads

• Ghana Highway Authority

• Multiple Surveys and Engineering Works

The Department also collaborates with Metrisys Ghana Limited, Accra for the supply of equipment for practical work.


Challenges• Inadequate office accommodation.

• Soil Engineering Laboratory in the Department is not well equipped.

• The Department does not have its own Water and Environmental and Materials laboratories to conduct some of the relevant tests required for the smooth running of CBT programmes.

Future plansThe Department plans to:

• Run MTech in Structural Engineering

• Run MTech in Highway Engineering

• Run a 4-year BTech Surveying and Geo-informatics

• Establish a well resourced Soil Engineering, Water and Environmental, and Materials laoratories

• Establish its own construction company to serve the Technical University community and the country at large.

Academic staff activities

Publications• Owusu, P. A., Liu DeHua, Nagre, R. D (2018). Prediction of Reservoir

Characteristics In Western Ghana Oilfield (Tano Basin) Pet Coal, ISSN 1337-7027, 60(3), 2018

• Kwang, C., Osei Jnr E. M., Sarpong, A A., (2018). Comparing of LandSat8 and Sentinel 2A using Water Extraction Indexes Over Volta River. Journal of Geography and Geology, Vol. 10, No. 1; 2018. ISSN 1916-9779, E-ISSN 1916-9787

• Owusu, P. A., Liu DeHua, Nagre, R. D. (2017). Appraisal of Hydrocarbon Potential in Western Ghana Oil Field, Tano Basin. Petroleum & Coal, ISSN 1337-7027 59(4), 2017


PROFILE OF THE FACULTY OF BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

IntroductionFaculty of Built and Natural Environment comes with experts in sustainable development and management of the built environment and natural resources, especially wood. It was established in the year 2011 and has since been involved in producing technically-skilled and technologically oriented graduates. The Faculty has produced cutting-edge research in the areas of sustainable construction, infrastructure investment, housing micro financing, facilities management, and forestry and sustainable wood management. The existing programmes in the faculty are indicated in Table 1

The existing departments and programmes are found in Table 1.

Table1: Existing departments and programmes in the Faculty

Departments HND BTech (Top-up)

BTech (4year) MTech

Building Technology Existing Existing Awaiting Accreditation

Awaiting Accreditation

Estate Management Existing Existing Awaiting Accreditation

-

Interior Design and Materials Technology

Existing - Awaiting Accreditation

-

VisionTo be a leading academic centre of high repute in research and transfer of knowledge and skills in the designing and construction of built environment in Africa and beyond.

MissionCreating advanced knowledge in greener construction and entrepreneurial skills through cutting edge research, teaching, innovation and entrepreneurial training to improve the built environment of society.

Management of FacultyThe Faculty is headed by a Dean and assisted by a Vice Dean, with support of a Senior Assistant Registrar and two (2) Senior Administrative Assistants (Table 2).


Table 2: Management Staff of the Faculty

Name Of Staff Qualification Position /RankDr. Sarfo Mensah PhD Construction Management,

KNUST, 2016Dean/ Snr. Lecturer

Dr. F. K. Bondinuba PhD Urban Studies, Herriot Watt University, UK, 2017

Vice Dean/Snr. Lecturer

Mrs. Agartha A. Luguterah

MA. Adult EducationUniversity of Ghana, Legon, 2007

Snr. Assistant Registrar

Lucy A. Amoako BA. Management UCC, 2016 Senior Administrative Assistant

Catherine Sarsah DBS Secretariat and Management Senior Administrative Assistant

Student PopulationThe Faculty has a total student population of five hundred and five (505) (Table 3).

Table 3: Student PopulationDepartment Male Female TotalBuilding Technology 304 9 313

Estate Management 135 40 175

Interior Design & Materials Technology 17 - 17

Total 456 49 505

StaffingThe Faculty has a total of forty-seven (47) staff members of whom thirty-one (31) are full-time lecturers (Table 4).

Table 4: Staffing

CategoryBuilding

TechnologyEstate

Management

Interior Design and Materials

Technology

Total

Full Time Lecturers 14 11 6 31

Part-Time Lecturers 3 3 - 6

Instructors - - 1 1

Technicians 3 1 3 7

Administrative staff - 2 12 60

Total 20 14 10 47


Promotion and Staff Development Two staff members have succesffuly completed their PhD Programmes.

Currently, nine (9) members of staff are pursuing PhD and Masters programmes in various institutions within and outside Ghana (Table 5).

Table 5: Number of staff members pursuing further studies

Department PhD MastersBuilding Technology 3 -

Estate Management 4 1

Interior Design and Materials Technology - 1

Total 7 2

Research ActivitiesDuring the 2017/2018 Academic year, the Faculty has held three research seminar presentations in the subject areas of Housing Finance, Sustainable Wood Usage and Management of Stool Lands

Future PlansThe Faculty intends to embark upon the following programmes and activities (Table 6)..

Table 6: Intended Activities

Department ActivitiesBuilding Technology MTech Infrastructure Construction Technology

BTech Construction Cost EngineeringBTech Construction Technology and Sustainability Studies

Estate Management BTech Urban planning and Real Estate DevelopementBTech Facility Mangement

Interior Design and Materials Technology

BTech Interior Design TechnologBTech Materials Technology and Management

Research CollaborationTwo Faculty members are engaged in international research collaborations with Nottingham Trent University, UK and University of Hamburg, Germany. Preparations are also being made to collaborate with the Ministry of Works and Housing in research in Works and Housing in Ghana.

Memorandum of UnderstandingAn initiative by the Faculty has triggered a collaborative discussion between the University and Comprehensive Medical and Operational Realm Services (CMORS), a consultant, facilitating acquisition of a licence from International


Facilities Management Association (IFMA) in USA for the establishment of Facilities Management (FM) programmes (both professional and academic) in the University. An MoU thereof is being finalized between the University and CMORS.

Collaboration with IndustryThe Faculty has had a number of collaborations with the prime National Professional Body in the Built Environment Profession in Ghana (Ghana Institution of Surveyors, GhIS). Members of departments under the Faculty are also professional members of other professional bodies such as, Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST), Japanese Wood Research Society (JWRS), and Forest Products Society (FPS).

Challenges• Uncertainty in Relocation of the Faculty to Adako Jachie Campus

• Lack of office furniture and computer for the Faculty Management Staff

• Inadequate funding for research activities

• Inadequate offices for staff

• Lack of Faculty Library, especially as the Faculty is now having lectures at a new location (Adako Jachie Site).

• Dwindling student numbers as a result of scattered lectures between two campuses and poor learning facilities, especially tented lecture rooms.

• Inadequate number of lecture halls.

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR DESIGN AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

IntroductionInterior Design and Materials Technology Department which was formerly called Furniture Design and Production was renamed to adapt to the current trends of the Department’s programmes and demands of the materials and interior design industries. The Department runs an HND programme and has also developed two 4-year BTech programmes in Interior Design Technology and Materials Technology and Management which are awaiting accreditation for commencement. A diploma programme has also been developed.


VisionTo be a centre of excellence in research and transfer of knowledge towards training professional manpower for the interior design, materials and wood processing and their allied industries.

ObjectivesThe objectives of the Department are to:

• Produce interior design and furniture production graduates with the needed skills and knowledge to work effectively and efficiently in industries.

• Equip graduates with the required skills and knowledge about wood and non-wood materials and their fabrications to produce various artefacts

• Contribute meaningfully towards sustainable utilization of forest materials and sustainable natural environment through research and teaching.

• Contribute appreciably towards the work of regulatory agencies such as the Forestry Commission, Wood Industries Development Division, Ghana Standards Authority and others.

Student PopulationThe Department has a total student population of seventeen (17).

StaffingThe Department has ten (10) well-trained teaching staff (Table 2).

Table 2: Staffing

Name Qualification Position / Rank

Dr Rogerson Anokye PhD Wood Science & Tech., Putra Univ., Malaysia, 2016

HOD / Snr. Lecturer

Dr Peter Kessels Dadzie

PhD Wood Science & Tech., Univ. of Educ. Winneba, 2014

Head (CRDTI) / Snr. Lecturer

Dr Bernard Effah PhD Wood Science and Tech., Stellenbosch Univ., South Africa, 2017

Dept. Exams Officer / Snr. Lecturer

Ernest Boampong MSc (Wood Tech & Mgt.), KNUST, 2012 Faculty Exam. Officer / Snr. Lecturer

Dr George Adu PhD Wood Science & Tech., KNUST, 2017

Snr. Lecturer

Paul Inkum MPhil. Industrial Arts, KNUST, 2016 Lecturer

Alfred Boadi Asante PgDip. Architecture, KNUST, 2012. Chief Instructor/



Osei Asibey BEd. Technology Education, Univ. of Education, Winneba, 2008

Laboratory Technician

Afeti Baba HND Furniture Design & Production, Kumasi Polytechnic, 2001.

Principal Technician

Charles Cobbina** Advanced Furniture Craft, Kumasi Polytechnic Kumasi, 2001

Technician

** On Part-time

Promotion and Staff Development Messrs. Alfred Boadi Asante and Osei Asibey have completed their Master’s programmes in Architecture and Wood Technology respectively.

Currently, Mr. Afeti Baba is pursuing a BEd Wood Science and Technology Education at University of Winneba and is expected to complete in 2018.

Activities and EventsA new workshop to house some new machines obtained from TALIF has been handed over to the department. Plans are underway to start using the place from the beginning of next semester.

Outreach Programmemes/Extension ServicesThe Department and staff members continue to engage in various activities to serve the University and society as follows:

• Continuous offer of consultancy services to the University community in wood, furniture and interior design works.

• Production of interior products including furniture of all kinds (e.g. living room sets, wardrobes, beds, office furniture, etc) for other departments and individuals within the University community.

Challenges• Low students enrolment levels.

• Inadequate office space for staff members.

• Shuttling between Adako Jachie and Main campuses for lectures.

Future PlansThe Department plans to:

• Ensure the implementation of the 4-year BTech programmes (Interior Design Technology, Materials Technology and Management) that have been developed.


• Continue to work hard towards seeking collaboration with other institutions and industry to fashion out additional programmes.

• Ensure the implementation of thr Diploma programme that has been developed to feed the HND and BTech programmes.

• Develop MTech programmes.

• Recruit additional lecturers and laboratory technologists to effectively run the BTech (4-Year) programme successfully..


Publications• Bakar, E.S., Nazip, M.N.M., Anokye, R., Hua L. S. (2018). Comparison of three

processing methods for laminated bamboo timber production. Journal of Forest Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-018-0629-2

• Bakar, E. S., Chong, Y. W., Anokye, R., Zaidon A. (2018). Effect of different diameters and rake angles of Forstner bit on the quality of drilling on treated oil palm wood. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 76(1), 369-374.

• Effah, B., Van Reenen, A., & Meincken, M. (2018). Mechanical properties of wood-plastic composites made from various wood species with different compatibilisers. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 76(1), 57-68.

• Amoah M., Mensah E., Dadzie P. K. & Asomani J. (2018). Successes and challenges in industrial clusters: some empirical evidence from Wood Industrial Cluster in Kumasi, Ghana. Journal of Investment and Management. 7(1): 1-12

• Adu, G., Adu, S., & Inkum. P., (2018). Ergonomics and anthropmetrics considerations in the design of office chair for workers in Kumasi Technical University in Ghana, European Journal of Engineering and Technology, 6(3):1-12

• Mudavanhu, S., Blignaut, J. N., Vink, N., Crookes, D., Meincken, M., Effah, B., Nkambule, N. (2017): An assessment of the costs and benefits of using Acacia saligna (Port Jackson) and recycled thermoplastics for the production of wood polymer composites in the Western Cape province, South Africa. African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Volume 12(4), 322-365.

• Effah, B., Raatz, K., Reenen, A. V., & Meincken, M. (2017). Chemical force microscopy analysis of wood-plastic composites produced from different wood species and compatibilizers. Wood and Fiber Science, 49(2), 146-157.


Conference Papers Effah, B., Nti Asamoah, J., Antwi, K. (2017): Study of wood as a sustainable material for climate change mitigation using Athena EcoCalculator and System Dynamic Model In: Laryea, S. and Ibem, E. (Eds) Procs 7th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 16-18 August 2017, Accra (Legon), Ghana, 1273-1279.

DEPARTMENT OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

IntroductionThe Department of Estate Management has been in existence since 1995, when the Institution was mandated to run tertiary programmes. To enhance teaching and research that meets today’s real estate industry, the Department is rigorously developing its human resource in the areas of Contemporary Valuations, Facilities Management and Land Information Management. The coming into effect of the Technical University Act, 2016 (Act 922) demanded a paradigm shift in teaching methods adopted by the Department. In this regard, the Department is in the process of converting all its programmes to Competency Based Training (CBT) mode.

VisionTo be a centre of excellence for the training of technical manpower and professionals for estate and its related industry.


• Provide technical manpower support for the real estate industry.

• Train students to exhibit competencies needed for developing a comprehensive estate management strategy which is in line with an organisation’s ultimate aim.

• Train students in the fiscal, records and regulatory component of land management with an ambition of providing technical support for the implementation of the ongoing Land Administration Project.

• Continuously direct its programmes to reflect contemporary needs of the real estate industry.


Student PopulationThe Department has a student population of two hundred and two (202 ). Details are shown in Table 1.


Class Male Female TotalHND 1 44 9 53

HND 2 51 18 69

HND 3 40 13 53

BTech 1 9 8 17

BTech 2 10 4 14

Total 154 52 206

StaffingThe Department has twelve (12) full-time lecturers (Table 2).

Table 2: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/Rank Alexander Sasu Msc Urban Real Estate Management &

Development, Heriot-Watt University, UK 2009

HOD/Snr. Lecturer

Dr Anthony Adjei- Twum

PhD Facilities Management, University of Technology, Malaysia, 2017

Lecturer

Naana Amakie Boakye-Agyeman (Mrs) *

MBA Management Studies, KNUST, 2005, Lecturer

Andrews A. Gadzekpo*

MSc Educational Management, University of Twente, Netherland, 2007

Lecturer

Gabriel Kofi Owiredu MSc Construction Project Management, Han University, Netherland, 2009

Lecturer

Grace Angela Cobbina (Mrs)

Msc Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Science, University of Twente, Netherland, 2010

Lecturer

Lewis Abedi Asante* MSc Urbanisation and Development, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK, 2011

Lecturer

Rogation Angnatung Ngmene

MBA, Finance, KNUST, 2011 Lecturer

Oti Amankwah* MPhil Building Technology, KNUST, 2013 Lecturer



Daniel Amos* MSc Real Estate Economics, Aalto University of Science and Technology and Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration, Finland, 2009

Lecturer

Ebenezer Afrane MSc Real Estate, University of Technology, Malaysia, 2014

Lecturer

Kasim Iddrisu* BBA Garden City University College, Ghana, 2011


* On study leave

Staff Development Currently, six (6) staff members are pursuing further studies in their fields of specialization (Table 3).


Name Programmeme of Study

Institution Year of Completion

Andrews A. Gadzekpo PhD Facilities Management

University Technology of Malaysia, Malaysia

2022

Lewis Abedi Asante PhD Urbanization and Development

Humboldt Universitat Zu Berlin, Germany

2020

Daniel Amos PhD Facilities Management

University of Malaya, Malaysia

2020

Oti Amankwah PhD Facilities Management

University Technology of Malaysia, Malaysia

2020

Kasim Iddrisu MSc. Real Estate University Technology of Malaysia, Malaysia

2019

Naana Amakie Boakye-Agyeman (Mrs)

PhD Corporate Real Estate

KNUST, Ghana 2018

Activities and Events• The Department was actively involved in the three research seminar

presentations organised by the Faculty of Built and Natural Environment. At the said research presentations, Mr. Alexander Sasu presented a paper on disposition of stool lands in peri-urban Ghana and why such dispositions are not complying with constitutional provisions.

• The Department undertook programme auditing and has developed a four (4) year BTech programme in Estate Management awaiting accreditation.


Outreach Programmes/Extension Services• The Land Administration Project (LAP) is in its second phase. The Department

continues to offer technical manpower assistance for its implementation.

• The Department continues to serve under one of the three bodies of Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) such as the Valuation and Estate Surveying Division (VES).

• The Department provided services for some professional bodies in the country. In this regard, Dr. Anthony Adjei-Twum served as a facilitator at a seminar organised by the Valuation and Estate Surveyors (VES) division of GhIS. At the said seminar, he took members of the VES through the differences between Facilities Management and Estate Management. He equally served as a facilitator at a seminar organised by International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) greater Accra Chapter, where he touched on organisational energy management.

• The Department offers some services in the form of consultancy to the general public on request through the Faculty of Built and Natural Environment’s Consortium.

Challenges• Inadequate number of teaching staff in some areas

• Inadequate office space

• Inadequate computers required for the expansion of the Land Information lab.


• Run a Master of Technology in Facilities Management.

• Run a Four (4) year BTech in Facilities Management.

• Run a Four (4) year BTech (Real Estate with options to specialize in Finance, Development and Management).

• Run a Four (4) year BTech (Urban Planning and Real Estate Development)

• Run a Bachelor of Technology programme in Facilities Management (Top-up).

• Recruit some additional lecturers to run its BTech (4-Year) programme.

The Department in collaboration with the GhIS hopes to organise short courses in Facilities Management for VES members in the Ashanti Region.



Publications• Adjei- Twum, A., Sapri, M., Low S.T., & Okyere-Kwakye, E. (2018). Factors

Affecting Higher Education Residential Students’ Energy Use Behaviour: Managers’ Perspective, Advanced Science Letters. 24, 4089-4093. (online)

• Asante, L.A. and Sasu, A. (2018). The Challenge of Reducing the Incidence of Building Collapse in Ghana: Analysing the Perspectives of Building Inspectors in Kumasi, Sage Open, (Online first, pp.1-12).

• Asante, L.A., Quansah, D.P.O., Ayitey, J.Z., Kuusaana, E.D. (2017). The Practice of Defect Liability Period in the Real Estate Industry in Ghana, Sage Open, (Vol. 7(3), pp. 1 - 15).

• Asante, L.A., Gavu, E.K., Quansah, D.P.O. and Osei Tutu, D. (2017). The Difficult Combination of Renting and Building a House in Urban Ghana: Analysing the Perception of Low and Middle Income Earners in Accra, Geojournal, (Online First, pp. 1 – 15.).

• Adzi-Tay, A., Asante, L.A. and Kuusaana, E.D. (2017). Contested Space: Commercial Driven Land Use Transition and Indigenous Adaptive Strategies, KNUST Journal of Geography, Vol. 1 (1).

• Adjei- Twum, A., Sapri, M., Low S.T., & Okyere-Kwakye, E. (2017). An Exploratory Study of Factors that Influence Higher Education Students’ Ironing Behaviour. Universal Journal of Management 5(11): 512-519.

Conference Papers Adjei- Twum, A., Sekyere, D.C, & Ameyaw, S (2017) Distinction between Facilities Management And Estate Management: A Lesson For The Valuation And Estate Surveying Professionals In Ghana. Annual Valuation And Estate Surveying Divisional Seminar (VES 2017), 27-29th September, 2017, The Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana..

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

IntroductionThe Department of Building Technology is a fast growing department with young and dynamic high calibre and self-motivated lecturers trained in the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, South Africa and Ghana. The department trains middle-level as well as high level building and construction professionals. The department offers a range of teaching, research and consultancy services within the construction industry.


The department has submitted 4-Year Bachelor of Technology programmes and a Master of Technology programme to the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) for approval.

VisionTo become the most outstanding teaching and research centre for the achievement of professional competencies in building and construction practices in Ghana and beyond.

ObjectivesThe main objective of the Department is to provide high level caliber, skilled manpower for the construction industry. In addition, students are trained to act in the capacities as:

• Building Technologists in preparing Bills of Quantities, Variations and Cost information

• Graduates with architectural knowledge in preparing and interpreting designs at the project site

• Project managers to oversee projects at building and construction sites.

Student PopulationThe Department has a student population of three hundred and thirteen (313). The details are presented in Table 1.



HND 2 58 4 62

HND 3 61 - 61

CTC I 21 - 21

CTC II 26 1 27

CTC III 19 1 20

BTech Bridging 5 - 5

BTech 1 13 - 13

BTech 2 27 1 28

Total 304 9 313

StaffingThe Department has Thirteen (13) full-time lecturers as shown in Table 2.


Table 2: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/Rank

Dr. Sarfo Mensah PhD (Construction Management), Ghana, 2016

Snr Lecturer

Dr F.K. Bondinuba PhD (Urban Studies), UK, 2017 Snr Lecturer

Ing. Dr. Collins Ameyaw

PhD (Civil Engineering), Germany, 2017 Snr Lecturer

John Dadzie* MSc (Construction Proj. Mgt), N’Lands, 2009 Snr Lecturer

Kofi Owusu Adjei* MSc (Construction Proj. Mgt), N’Lands, 2009 Snr Lecturer

Emmanuel Eyiah-Botwe*

MSc (Construction Proj. Mgt), UK, 2012 Lecturer

Abaitey Blondel MSc (Construction Management), Ghana, 2007

Lecturer

Anita Asamoah Duodu

MSc (Construction Management), Ghana, 2008

Lecturer

Isaac Pratt MSc (Construction Proj. Mgt), N’Lands, 2009 Lecturer

Susan Dzifa Djokoto MSc (Building Services), UK, 2009 Lecturer

Kingsley Apraku MSc (Construction Management), Ghana, 2014

Lecturer

Aloysius Sam MSc (Construction Management), Ghana, 2014

Lecturer

Godfred Fobiri MSc (Construction Management), Ghana, 2015

Lecturer

Paul Oduro BSc (Construction Management) Ghana, 2015 Snr. Technician

Philip Quiacoe CTC III, Kumasi Technical University, 2016 WorkShop Asst

John Otoo CTC I, Kumasi Technical University, 2015 WorkShop Asst Artisan

*On study leave

Staff Development Currently, Three (3) staff members are pursuing further studies (Table 4)..



Institution and Country Expected Year of completion

Kofi Owusu Adjei

PhD Engineering Management


2019

Emmanuel Eyiah-Botwe


(University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

2018


John DadziePhD Construction Mgt

University of Technology, Australia

2018

Activities and EventsThree lecturers have won grants from various organisations including the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) of Germany, James Watt Scholarship of Scotland and UTS International Research Scholarship (IRS) of Australia of various sums for research leading to the award of Doctorates in various fields within the built environment.

Currently, the academic staff of the department are collaborating with other academics from other parts of the world in a cutting edge research.

The Department in collaboration with Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) organized the inauguration of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) Student Chapter as part of their annual programme.

The Department undertook a curriculum appraisal in which two new 4-year BTech programmes (Construction Cost Engineering and Construction Technology and Sustainable Studies) were developed and awaiting accreditation.

Development of an M-Tech programme in Infrastructure Construction Technology.

The department is undertaking short courses in the following areas.

• AutoCAD 3D Rendering

• AutoCAD Architecture Drafting

• Construction Health and Safety

• Construction Works Procurement

• Construction Workshop Practice

Challenges• Low enrolment of female students

• Lack of classroom space for student

• Inadequate office space for staff

• Lack of research facilities to facilitate research

• Insufficient workshop and laboratory equipment.


• Expand its academic and professional activities to render reliable, sustainable and improved professional and academic services to the nation.


• Expand workshop and laboratory activities.

• Offer short courses in construction health and safety, Construction works procurement, Auto CAD and other related construction IT solution.


Publications• Dadzie, J., Runeson, G., Ding, G. and Bondinuba, F.K., (2018). Barriers

to Adoption of Sustainable Technologies for Energy-Efficient Building Upgrade—Semi-Structured Interviews. Buildings, 8(4), p.57.

• Mensah, S. Ayarkwa J. and Nani, G. (2018) A Theoretical framework for conceptualizing contractors’ adaptation to environmentally sustainable construction, International Journal of Construction Management. (in press)

• Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C.O and Thwala, W. D (2018). Curbing PPP construction projects failurethrough enhanced stakeholder management success. Built Environment Project and Asset̀ Management, (BEPAM) Journal. Special Issue on Public Private Partnership; Potential, Prospects, Pitfalls & Precautions. Manuscript ID: BEPAM-01-2018-0030.

• Bondinuba, F.K., Hedidor, D., Opoku, A. and Teye, A.L., (2017). De/motivations in Housing Microfinance Delivery in Ghana.Property Management, 35(5), pp.528-544.

• Teye A. L., De Haan J., Elsinga M.G., Bondinuba, F. K., Gbadegesin, J.T., (2017). ‘’Risks in Homeownership: A Perspective on the Netherlands’’.International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis. Vol. 10(4), pp.472-488.

• Bondinuba, F.K., Nansie, A., Dadzie, J., Djokoto, S.D., Sadique, M.A., (2017).Construction Audits Practice in Ghana: A Review. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture Research. 4(1), pp. 1859-1872.

• Antwi, P., Li, J., Boadi, P.O., Meng, J., Shi, E., Deng, K. and Bondinuba, F.K., (2017). Estimation of biogas and methane yields in an UASB treating potato starch processing wastewater with back propagation artificial neural network. Bioresource technology, 228, pp.106-115.

• Ameyaw, C. & Alfen, H. W. (2017). Two Strands Model of the Soft System Methodology Analysis of Private Sector Investment in PowerGeneration Sector in Ghana. Systemic Practice and Action Research. Vol. 30 (3)

• Ameyaw, C. & Alfen, H. W. (2017). Identifying risks and mitigationstrategies in private sector participation (PSP) in power generationprojects in Ghana. Journal of Facilities Management, 15 (2).


Book chapter publicationBondinuba, F. K., and Stephens, M. 2018. The Influence of Urbanisation and Housing Policies on Low Income Housing Delivery in Developing Countries. In Zubairu, S.N. and Adedayo, O.F., (Eds.), Inclusive City Growth and the Poor; Policies, Challenges and Prospectus. Vol.2,pp. 16-37. Minna, Nigeria: Community participation Research Group.

Book publicationAmeyaw, C. (2018). Engendering private sector investment in power generation infrastructure in Ghana. Jonas Verlag fur Kunst and Literatur GmbH, Weimar’s 978-3-95773-255-2.

Conference Proceedings• Asiedu, O. R., Ameyaw, C. and Adaku, E. (2018). The Dynamics of Cost Overrun

in Public Sector Construction Projects in Developing Countries 2018 POMS Annual Conference. May 4 to May 7, 2018, at the Hilton Americas-Houston, Houston, Texas, USA.

• Adjei, K. O, Aigbavboa, C. O and Thwala, W. D. (2018) The Need for Change Management Concept in Construction Project Cost Control, The 10th CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board) Postgraduate Conference, 25-27th February 2018, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

• Adiasany, P.A., Owusu-Manu, D., Bondinuba, F.K. 2017. Examining the Factors Contributing to Premium Undercutting in the Ghanaian Insurance Industry. In Proceedings of paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Conference with Special Relevance to Developing Countries/Africa on 23th to 24th Nov 2017, City of Cambridge, U.K.

• Boadi, J.M., Bondinuba, F. K., Owusu-Manu, D. 2017. Exploring the Driversof Microfinance Institutions Sustainability in Ghana. In Proceedings ofpaper presented at the 1st International Conference on Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Conference with Special Relevance to Developing Countries/Africa on 23th to 24th Nov 2017, City of Cambridge, U.K.

• Essandoh, N., Bondinuba, F. K., Owusu-Manu, D. 2017. Governance RiskCompliance and Business Continuity Practices among Microfinance Institutions in Ghana. In Proceedings of paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Conference with Special Relevance to Developing Countries/Africa on 23th to 24th Nov 2017, City of Cambridge, U.K.

• Fobiri, G. and Mensah, S. (2017) the influence of project team performance on construction project success, West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference


• Sam, A. and Mensah, S. (2017) Factors affecting the pricing of real estate houses in the Kumasi metropolis in Ghana, West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference

• Mensah, S. Ayarkwa, J. and Nani, G. (2017) Contractors’ adaptability and growth in environmentally sustainable construction processes application, International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), KNUST, Kumasi, April, 2017

• Eyiah-Botwe, E., & Owiredu, G. K. (2017). Construction Stakeholder Management and Public-Sector Project Delivery–The Perspective ofGhanaian Consultants. In International Conference on Applied Science and Technology Conference Proceedings (Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 103-111).

• Sam, A., and Sarfo M., (2017) Identifying the factors influencing RealEstate Pricing in Kumasi Metropolis”. In: Laryea S and Ibem E. (Eds). Procs 7th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference. 16th – 18th August 2017.Accra Ghana

• Fobiri, G., & Sam, A., (2017) An investigation into project planning techniques used by contractors in Kumasi Metropolis 4thInternational Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (ICAST). Kumasi Technical University.

• Adjei, K. O., Aigbavboa, C. O. and Thwala, W. D. (2017) The Challenges of Cost Control Practice in the Construction Industry: A Literature Review, 4th International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (ICAST), 4th-6th October 2017, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi.

• Adjei, K. O., Aigbavboa, C. O. and Thwala, W. D. (2017) Corrective measures for construction project cost control, International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management (ICCREM2017), Nov. 10th – 12th, 2017, Guangzhou, China, Published by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 31-37.

• Fobiri, G., Mensah, S & and Dansoh, A. (2017) Ascertaining Importance of Project Team Performance to Construction Project Success, in: Laryea, S. and Agyapong, S. (Eds) Procs 8th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 16-18 August 2017, Accra, Ghana, pp. 391-406.

• Fobiri, G., & Sam, A. (2017) An Investigation into Project Planning Techniques Used by Contractors in Kumasi Metropolis. Kumasi Technical University. 4th International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (ICAST, October 2017).


PROFILE OF THE FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

IntroductionThe Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology was carved out from the then Faculty of Applied Sciences in October, 2016 to provide and promote education in Science and Technology. Science and Technology is the bedrock of modern economies. Therefore the Faculty aims to provide the best science and technology-related programmes to reflect current trends.

The Faculty currently has four (4) functional academic departments that run eight (8) programmes. The existing departments/programmes and those to be introduced soon are found in Table 1.

Table1: Existing Departments and Programmes

Department Programme HNDBTech

(Top Up)BTech (4 yrs) MTech

Computer Science

Computer Science Existing - AwaitingAccreditation

-

Computer Science with Data Mining

- - AwaitingAccreditation

-

Web development and Mobile computing


-

Food Technology & Hospitality

Hotel Catering and Institutional management

Existing - - -

Hospitality, Catering and Management Technology


-

Food Technology - - AwaitingAccreditation

-

Mathematics and Statistics

Financial Engineering


-

Biomedical Mathematics


-

Mathematics for Industry


-

Statistics Existing - - -

Data Science, - - AwaitingAccreditation

-


Department Programme HNDBTech

(Top Up)BTech (4 yrs) MTech

Mathematics and Statistics

Applied Statistics(Options: Financial, Health and Environmental)

- - Accredited Accredited

Higer Diploma Health Statistics

Accredited - - -

Information Science

Library and Information Science

AwaitingAccreditation

- AwaitingAccreditation

-

VisionTo be a centre of excellence in training high calibre technical graduates in the areas of hospitality, telecommunication and areas of applied mathematics and statistics.

MissionProvision of favorable environment for teaching, research, skills development and entrepreneurship training in science and technology.

Management of the FacultyThe Faculty is headed by a Dean, assisted by a Vice Dean, and supported by Assistant Registrar (Table 2).

Table 2: Management Staff of the Faculty

Name Qualification Position /RankProf. Bashiru I. I. Saeed.

PhD Management Science and Engineering (Applied Statistics), Jiangsu University, China, 2014

Dean / Associate Professor

Dr. Felix N. Engmann

PhD Food Science, Jiangsu University, 2014 Vice Dean/Snr. Lecturer

Ms. Matilda Acquaah

Commonwealth Executive Masters of Business Administration, KNUST, 2016

Assistant Registrar

Student PopulationThe total population of students in the Faculty is eight hundred and forty-five (845) as shown in Table 3.



Programme Male Female TotalComputer Science 335 24 359

Hotel Catering and Institutional Management 11 318 329

Mathematics and Statistics 51 38 89

Information Science 42 26 68

Total 439 406 845

StaffingThe Faculty has forty-seven (47) full-time teaching staff, of whom one (1) is an Associate Professor, seven (7) terminal degree (PhD) holders and twenty-two (22) Senior Lecturers. There are fifteen (15) females (Table 4)..

Table 4: Members of staff of the Faculty

Category Mathematics & Statistics

Computer Science

HCIM Information Sciences

Total

Full-Time Lecturers 18 13 12 4 47

Part-Time Lecturers - - 1 5 6

Servicing Lecturers 5 7 6 4 22

Administrative staff 1 1 1 1 4

Staff Development and RecruitmentFour potential lecturers have been interviewed at both faculty and institutional levels and have been recommended for appointment as lecturers in the department of Mathematics and Statistics, Information Science and Hotel Catering and Institutional Management.

The Faculty currently has eleven (11) members of staff pursuing doctorate degrees (Table 5).

Table 5: Number of Staff on Study Leave

Department PhDComputer Science 3

Hotel Catering and Institutional Management 2

Mathematics & Statistics 5

Information Sciences 1

AchievementsThe faculty has achieved a lot through its departments and these are elaborated in the departments’ reports.


ChallengesThe Faculty has a limited number of items including laboratory equipment and reagents, teaching aids, Office accommodation for lecturers, office logistics such as computers, photocopiers, projectors and related accessories. Additionally, administrative staff is a big challenge.

Future PlansThe Faculty will:

• Motivate all departments to be proactive in their engagements with industry and to strengthen their research outputs.

• Encourage all Departments to organize more outreach programmes to educate the public on their activities and research.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Introduction The Department of Computer Science is under the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology. The Department has existed since 2007 and trains students in various fields of computing that equip them with knowledge for development and utilization of modern computing. The Department is starting Degree programmes from the next academic year. Among the Degree programmes are B. Tech Computer Technology with options in Data mining and Web and Mobile Computing from 2019. In addition the computer science department is starting the fee paying and top-up program in HND and Degree programmes. The Department works in close collaboration with a local industry

VisionTo produce high calibre computer science graduates to support and sustain the industrial and economic development of Ghana and Africa.

Objectives• To produce high caliber skilled manpower in technical computing to satisfy

the needs of research, industrial and educational establishments in Ghana and Africa.

• To offer computer science graduates the opportunity to discover and fulfill their potential and provide access to a first class education.

• To educate students to be competitive in the technological world.


Student PopulationThe student population in 2017/2018 academic year stands at four hundred and twenty (420). The details are shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Student population

Year Male Female TotalHND 1 81 1 82

HND 2 69 6 75

HND 3 61 4 65

HND Top Up 1 1 - 1

HND Top Up 2 2 - 2

DIT 1 108 11 119

DIT 2 74 2 76

Total 396 24 420

StaffingThe staff strength of the Department currently stands at thirteen (13). Table 2 shows details.

Table 2: Staffing


Dr. Mary Opokua Ansong

PhD System Engineering, JiangsuUniversity-PR-China, 2014

HOD / Snr. Lecturer

Samuel King Opoku MSc Network & E-Business Centered Computing, Univ. of Reading- UK, 2011

Snr. Lecturer

Dr. Obeng Asare Yaw

PhD Information System. University of South African, 2017.

Head, InformaionScience/ Lecturer

Agbezuge Eric Yaw MSc Software Engineering, London Metropolitan Univ.-UK, 2008

Exams Officer/Lecturer

Emelia Opoku Aboagye*

MBA Business Information Technology, KNUST-Ghana, 2011

Lecturer

Baffour Kojo Asiedu MSc Computer Application Technique, Huazhong Univ. of Sci. & Tech. -China, 2004

Lecturer

Nana Kwame Gyamfi

MPhil Computer Science, University of Ghana (Legon), 2016

Lecturer

Emmanuel Boachie* MBA Business Info Tech., KNUST-Ghana, 2014

Lecturer

Andrew Phillips MSc ICT Management, KNUST-Ghana, 2011 Lecturer



Sylvester Agyen MSc Telecommunication Management, Han University of Applied Sciences, Holland, 2011

Lecturer

Daniel Adjei MSc Electronic Commerce, Univ. of Westminster-UK, 2002

Lecturer

Mavis Sarah Gyimah

Mphil Information Technology, KNUST, Ghana, 2014

Lecturer

Leo Paapa Tettra Mphil Information Technology, KNUST, Ghana, 2013

Lecturer

Evans Kotei Mphil Information Technology, KNUST, Ghana, 2016

Lecturer

Naomi Korkor Aning

HND Secretaryship & Mgt. Studies,Sunyani Poly-Ghana, 2008

Senior Administrative Assistant

* On study leave

Staff DevelopmentDr. Obeng Asare Yaw has successfully completed his Phd programme and has joined the staff. Four (4) members of staff who are currently pursing further studies (Table 3).

Table 3: Staff pursing further studies


Institution andCountry

Expected year of completion

Emmanuel Boachie PhD in Computer Science China 2019

Samuel King Opoku PhD in Information Technology

Malaysia 2019

Andrew Phillips PhD in Information system South Africa 2019

Emelia Opoku Aboagye PhD in Information Security China 2018

AchievementsThe following programmes have been evaluated by NAB.

• BTech Computer Science with Data Mining

• BTech Web Development and Mobile Computing

Challenges • Limited number of offices for Lecturers, Laboratories and other resources to

run an effective administrative work.


• Inadequate numbers of staff for programming programmes

• Inadequate classrooms for various programmes


• Run BTech Computer Networks and Telecommunication

• Intensify their outreach programme for secondary schools to re-orient them about computer science and its related fields. The outreach programe includes a demonstration of some computer systems and software developed by students and Lecturers in the Department.


Training ProgrammesMembers of staff received training in the following courses:

• Data warehouse

• Security intelligence specialist

• Business intelligence specialist

Publications• H. A. Antwi, Z. Lulin, M. O. Ansong, B. Kusi1, P. Achaempong, T. Mustafa

(2017) Moving Averages and Crowd Wisdom Models in Medical Forecasting in China: Evidence from Affiliated University Hospitals, International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology, Vol. 2 (1), pp. 148-155

• H. A. Antwi, Z. Lulin, M. O. Ansong, S. O. Mensah, (2017), Hybridizing Bayesian Probabilistic Models and Crowd Wisdom Techniques for Effective Medical Forecasting : Evidence from China’s Jiangsu Province, International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology, Vol 2 (1), pp. 135-140.

• Z. Abdullai, H. A. Antwi, Z. Lulin, M. O. Ansong, P. Acheampong, T. Mustafa, (2017), Dilemmas of Prediction Market, Cox Hazard Proportion and Artificial Neural Network Models in Medical Forecasting: Evidence from Chinese Antecedents, Vol. 2 (1), pp. 119-127

• H. A. Antwi, Z. Lulin, M. O. Ansong, B. Kusi, M. O. Akomeah, (2017), Artificial Neural Networks and Crowd Wisdom Theories in Health Planning: A Comparative Analysis from Eastern China, International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology, Vol. 2 (1), pp. 128-134.


• T. Mustafa, H. A. Antwi, Z. Lulin, M. O. Ansong, S. O. Mensah, (2017), Crowd Wisdom Models in Demand Forecasting in China’s Health Sector : Cases from Guanxi and Jiangsu Provinces, Vol. 2 (1), pp. 148-155.

• Opoku, S. K., D Subba Rao, “Information Dissemination in an Electronic World – Towards Users’ Preference”, International Journal of Latest Engineering and Management Research, Vol 3, Issue 3 pages 57 – 63, March, 2018

• Opoku, S. K., “A Rule-Based System for Determining Intelligence Quotient of Children”, International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology Research, Vol 5, Issue 3 pages 61 – 67, July, 2017

• Opoku, S. K., D Subba Rao, “A Robust Mechanism for Artificial Neural Network Context-Aware Recommender Systems (ANN CARS) in Mobile Environment”, International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology Research, Vol 5, Issue 3 pages 53 – 60, July, 2017

• Opoku, S. K., Humu Mohammed, “A Robust Mobile-based Incident Reporting System”, IJRDO – Journal of Computer Science and Engineering, Vol 3, Issue 5 pages 43 – 52, May, 2017

• Opoku, S. K., Otoo, S., “Time-Awareness System for Managing Activities”, IJRDO – Journal of Computer Science and Engineering, Vol 3, Issue 5 pages 35 – 42, May, 2017

• Nana Kwame Gyamfi, Ferdinand Katsriku,Anthony Aidoo; ISBN-13: 978-3-330-04303-9 ISBN-10:3330043032; Anomaly Detection Framework for Big Data; https//:www.lap-publishing.com

• Silas Kwabla Gah, Nana Kwame Gyamfi, Ferdinand Katsriku; Sentiment Analysis of Twitter Feeds using Machine Learning, Effect of Feature Hash Bit Size; Communications on Applied Electronics (CAE) –ISSN : 2394-4714 Foundation of Computer Science FCS, New York, USA, Volume 6–No.9, April 2017 –www.caeaccess.org

• Nana Kwame Gyamfi, Prince Appiah, Kofi Adu-Manu Sarpong, Silas Kwabla Gah, Ferdinand Katsriku, Jamal-Deen Abdulai; Big Data Analytics: A Preliminary Survey;Conference Proceedings: Dialogue on Sustainability and Environmental Management, Accra, Ghana February 15-16 2017

• Edem Adjei, Nana Kwame Gyamfi, David Otoo-Arthur, Towards a Big Data Architectural Framework for Healthcare in Ghana, Communications on Applied Electronics (CAE) –ISSN : 2394-4714Foundation of Computer Science FCS, New York, USA, Volume 7 –No. 12, January 2018 –www.caeaccess.org

• Silas Kwabla Gah, Ferdinand Katsriku, Nana Kwame Gyamfi, Using GPS and Google Maps for Mapping Digital PostalAddress (GhanaPostGPS),Communications on Applied Electronics (CAE) –ISSN :


2394-4714,Foundation of Computer Science FCS, New York, USA,Volume 7 –No. 13, February 2018 –www.caeaccess.org

DEPARTMENT OF HOTEL CATERING AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT

IntroductionGlobally the Hospitality Industry, which encompasses tourism, catering, lodging, events management, transportation, among others, has seen tremendous growth. With growth comes the need for qualified personnel to manage the various sectors of the hospitality industry efficiently and effectively. The Hotel Catering and Institutional Management (HCIM) Department, under the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, has been training students at the Higher National Diploma level for both Regular and Parallel programmes. The Department also offers Cookery for the Catering Industry, Part I programme, which has been upgraded to C60 with the inclusion of Mathematics, English and Science courses.

The HCIM Department effectively imparts knowledge and skills to students through training modules in theory and practical work to equip them with the requisite skills so they can deliver at the job market.

VisionTo be internationally recognized as a centre for training people for the agro business and Hospitality and Tourism industries for effective job performance.

ObjectivesThe principal objective of the Department is to train high calibre practically oriented middle and high-level manpower for the Hospitality and Tourism industry in management and decision–making to:

• Manage and supervise all establishments within the Food and Beverage sectors,

• Help manage and supervise activities in the Hotel industry,

• Develop both traditional and continental cuisine,

• Innovate products from local commodities for project work admissible to the Food and Beverage Sector, and

• Acquire entrepreneurial skills to establish businesses.

Student PopulationThe Department has a total student population of three hundred and twenty-nine (329) as indicated in Table 1.




HND 2 2 61 63

HND 3 3 40 43

HND 1 (Parallel) - 25 25

HND 2 (Parallel) 1 12 13

HND3 (Parallel) - 9 9

812/1 (I) 2 43 45

812/1 (II) 2 44 46

Total 11 318 329

StaffingThe Department currently has ten (10) full-time lecturers, one (1) part-time lecturer, one (1) part-time kitchen assistant and eight (8) supporting staff members. Table 2 shows staff members in the Department.

Table 2: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/RankDr. Felix Narku Engmann

PhD., Food Science and, Engineering, Jiangsu University, PR China, 2014

HOD/ Snr Lecturer

Dr. (Mrs.) Patricia Owusu-Darko

PhD Food Science, Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science. Scotland, 2010

Director, Graduate School/Snr Lecturer

Mrs. Vida Commey MBA, Hospitality Management, KNUST, 2009

Snr Lecturer

Mrs. Victoria Boakye-Kessie

MBA, Hospitality & Tourism Mgt., KNUST – Ghana, 2011

Vice Dean of Students’ Affairs/Lecturer

Mrs. Ruth Boateng MSc Hospitality & Tourism Mgt., University College Birmingham-UK, 2011

Representative on Faculty Board/Lecturer

Ishmael Ayim* MSc., Food Science & Technology, KNUST– Ghana, 2010

Faculty Examination Officer/ Lecturer

Mrs. Priscilla Osae-Akonnor

MPhil., Tourism, UCC, 2014 Departmental Examination Officer/Lecturer

Ms. Evelyn Catherine Impraim

MBA, Hospitality & Tourism Mgt., KNUST, 2011

Sectional Head Brick House/Lecturer

Harrietta Akrofi-Ansah

MTech, Hospitality and Catering UEW-K, 2012

Lecturer


Name Qualification Position/RankWilfred Sefah* MSc Food Science & Technology Lecturer

Mrs. Gloria Sarpong Britwum**

MPhil., Tourism Management, UCC, 2014

Lecturer

Restaurant Staff

Mrs. Belinda Frimpomaa Addo

B.A Education,UEW-K, 2010 Senior Caterer

Mrs. Rita Appiah Catering for the Hospitality Industry Part II, KPoly, 2010

Technician

Christiana Appiah Catering for the Hospitality Industry Part II, SPoly, 2010

Technician

Stella Dziworshie HND, Hotel Cat. and Inst. Mgt., KPoly, 2012

Restaurant Supervisor

Mrs. Alice Ayete NVTI Grade 2, St. Georges Vocation Institute, 2013

Kitchen Assistant

Kate Duah NVTI, St. Georges Vocation Institute, 2006

Cook

Mrs. Mary Edusei Offeh***

Dip. In Institutional Mgt., Kumasi Polytechnic, Kumasi, 1986

Catering Officer/Chief Instructor

*On study leave **Part-time lecturer

***Part-time kitchen assistant

Staff DevelopmentTwo members of staff of the Department received a two-week training in Certified Hospitality Educator programme, and Strategic Planning at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA

Two (2) members of staff are pursuing further studies as shown in Table 3.

Table 3: Staff members pursing further studies




Wilfred Sefah PhD Food Chemistry Edith Cowan University, Australia

2019

Mr. Ishmael Ayim

PhD Food Science and Engineering

Jiangsu University, PR China

2019

Activities and EventsThe Department provides Food and Beverage Services and other Catering Services to the University, other institutions and the public.


The Brick Guest House offers rented accommodation services to the University Community and the public.

Outreach Programmemes/Extension Services• A staff member from the Department served as a jury member during the

Tourism Awards for Hotels and Restaurants in Ashanti Region.

• Undergraduates of the Department serve as supporting staff in hotels, restaurants, colleges, hospitals, schools and in industrial kitchens.

• The Department manages events for the University and the general public.

Achievements• August 2017: The Department placed fifth (5th) in the National Ghanaian-

American Chicken Recipe Competition. The award given was a Chaffing dish.

• April 2018: the Department placed third (3rd) in the Frytol Game of Cooks Competition, which came off at University of Ghana, Legon, Accra.

Income Generation• The Brick House is rented out to the University Community and the general

public, for income generation to the Institution.

• The Restaurant and the Snack Bar also generate income for the Institution.

Challenges The Department is challenged with the following:

• The practical laboratory of the Department (the Kitchen) is relatively small considering the increasing student population;

• Cooking ranges for students’ Food Production practical lessons have become obsolete and need replacement;

• A well-equipped facility for students’ accommodation practical work is needed for effective training;

• The restaurant and dispense bar are not well-furnished for the training of students;

• The Department does not have control over the University restaurant for training purposes;

• Additional lecturers are required to teach Food Production, Food and Beverage, Bar operations and Hospitality Management as three (3) staff members retired in 2017.

• The Brick House requires immediate renovation as it is not fit to accommodate guests per industry standard.


Future PlansThe Department intends to;

• mount 4-year BTech Programs in Tourism and Transport Management, and Hospitality and Events Management.

• Run Diploma Programs in;

• Hospitality and Catering Management.

• Tour Guiding, and

• Food Product Development.


Publications• Ayim, I., Ma, H., Alenyorege, E. A., Ali, Z. & Donkor, P.O. (2018). Influence

of Ultrasound Pretreatment on Enzymolysis Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Sodium Hydroxide Extracted Proteins from Tea Residue. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 55, 1037–1046.

• Mingle, E., Sanful, R.E. & Engmann, F.N. (2017). Sensory and physicochemical properties of bread made from aerial yam (Dioscorea bulbifera) and wheat (Triticum aestiv um) flour. International Journal of Innovative Food Science and Technology, 29 – 35.

• Yu, L., Engmann, F.N., Lin, J. & Baoming, T. (2017). Study into an Alternative Treatment Method to Sulphur Dioxide in Mulberry Winemaking. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Science, 7 (1), 7–13.

• Margaret, A., J., H. A., & Commey, V. (2017). Knowledge of Hygienic Practices among the Kitchen Staff in Second Cycle Institutions in Kumasi Ghana. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 4(3), 5-12.

• Adu Gyamfi, C., Commey, V. & Adu Amankwah, J. (2017). Food Choices of Adolescents and its Associated Health Implications in Adansi north District of Ghana. International Journal of Current Research, 9 (3), 47633-47640.

• Asana, S.C., Sulemana, A.B., & Commey, V. (2017). Food Tourism and the Culinary Tourist in Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. ADRRI Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences,3(9), ISSN-L: 2026-5204.


DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

IntroductionThe Department of Mathematics and Statistics is one of the four departments in the Faculty of Applied Sciences Technology, established in 2011.

The Department services all the Engineering Departments in the University. The Department’s main programme is a three- year Higher National Diploma in Statistics and Health Statistics, which started in 1993. The Department has recently received accreditation to run a four-year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) and a two-year Master of Technology (MTech) in Applied Statistics with three options listed below

• Environmental Statistics

• Financial Statistics

• Health Statistics

These programmes will take off in the 2018/2019 academic year.

VisionTo be a centre of excellence in producing high calibre graduates in Mathematics and Statistics suitable to support and sustain the needs of industrial and economic development of the country and beyond.

ObjectivesThe programmeme is tailored towards:

• Training Mathematicians and Statisticians in the requisite skills, techniques and aptitudes needed to carry out various mathematical and Statistical activities and programmemes in all sectors of the economy and national life.

• Exposing students to other related auxiliary activities and skills that are needed to orient them more adequately in addressing the data generation, modelling and analysis requirements for solving challenging development processes.

• Emphasising the acquisition of practical and problem solving skills that enable students to relate what they learn in the classroom to what is in practice.

The programme therefore provides “linked” or complementary courses that answer the basic questions of data collection, analysis, interpretation, publication and dissemination.


Student PopulationThe total student population in the Department is eighty-nine (89) as shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Student Population 2016/2017 Academic Year

Year Males Females TotalHND 1 5 13 18

HND 2 9 2 11

HND 3 3 7 10

HD (Top-Up) 33 17 50

Total 51 38 89

The Department developed a two-year Non-Tertiary Diploma in Health Statistics that is being run at the Institute of Distance Learning and Continuing Education. The total population of students in the programme is is one hundred and thirty-one (131), comprising eighty-one (81) males and fifty (50) females.

In 2017/2018 academic year, a top-up of the Higher Diploma regular programme was approved with a total population of fifty (50). This is one academic year programme.

StaffingStaffing strength of the Department currently stands at fifteen (15) full time teaching staff (Table 2).

Table 2: Staffing


Hudu Mohamed MSc Mathematics, KNUST, 2010 HOD / Snr Lecturer

Prof. Bashiru I. I. SaeedPhD Management Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, China, 2014

Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences/Associate Professor

Michael Ofori Fosu Msc. Statistics, UCC, Ghana, 2004 Snr Lecturer

Mary Ann Yeboah MPhil Statistics, UCC, Ghana 2011 Snr. Lecturer

Kwame Annin MSc Statistics, UCC, Ghana.2007 Snr. Lecturer

Kwasi Poku Asare M.Phil. Statistics, UCC, Ghana, 2009 Snr. Lecturer

Francis Julius GyebilMPhil Applied Mathematics, MSc Industrial Mathematics,

Snr. Lecturer

Francis Appau-YeboahMSc Mathematics, KNUST, Ghana, 1994

Snr. Lecturer

Francis Anyan MSc Statistics, UCC, Ghana, 2010 Snr. Lecturer

Abdul-Aziz Abdul-Rahaman

MPhil Applied Mathematics, KNUST, Ghana.

Snr. Lecturer



Kofi Agyarko AbabioMphil Applied Mathematics, KNUST, Ghana, 2012

Snr. Lecturer

Eric Abayie Prempeh MPhil Statistics. UCC. Ghana, 2009 Lecturer

Frank Osei FrimpongMSc Industrial Mathematics, KNUST, Ghana, 2010.

Lecturer

Pokuaa Patience Gambrah

MSc Industrial Mathematics, KNUST, Ghana, 2011.

Lecturer

Forster Owusu* MPhil Applied Mathematics, 2011 Lecturer

Grace Adu SerwaaBachelor Business Admonition University of Education Winneba

Snr Administrative Assistant

*On study leave

Staff DevelopmentCurrently six (6) staff members are pursuing further studies (Table 3).



Insitution and Country

Duration (Period of Study)

Foster Owusu PhD Physics University of Electronic Science and Technology, China

2020

Francis Julius Gyebil

PhD Applied Mathematics University of Development Studies Ghana

2020

Abdul Aziz Abdul- Rahman

PhD Applied statistics University of Development Studies Ghana

2019

Hudu Mohammed PhD Applied Mathematics KNUST, Ghana 2018

Mr. Kofi Agyarko Ababio

PhD Applied statistics University of Johannesburg in South Africa

2018

Francis Appau-Yeboah

PhD Applied Mathematics KNUST, Ghana 2018

Activities and EventsThe Department has developed new programmes in the areas of BTech Applied Statistics (Options in Health Statistics, Environmental Statistics and Financial Statistics, which has received approval by NABTEX to run in the 2018/2019 academic year. Additionally the MTech programmes in Applied Statistics with options in


Health Statistics, Financial Statistics and Environmental Statistics has received approval to run in the 2018/2019 academic year.

The Department organized a special Competency Based Training (CBT) programme for all lecturers in the Department. The training which lasted for one week was to help equip lecturers and stakeholders with the requisite skills to teach the BTech and MTech programmes.

The Department in collaboration with the Engineering Department organized a workshop on Arc GlS Software Application held from 21st-23rd May 2018 at Kumasi Technical University

Challenges • There is the need for more Health Statistics lecturers to help run the new

programmes effectively.

• The Department require more offices to accommodate all lecturers.


• Run 4-year B.Tech programme in Mathematics for Industry, Mathematics for Finance, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Statistics, Financial Statistics, Environmental Statistics and Data Science.

• Upgrade its Two-year Non- Tertiary programme in Health Statistics to three (3) year Higher Diploma in Health Statistics.

• Replace the Diploma in Statistics to a four- year programme in BTech Statistics with options in Health Statistics, Financial Statistics and Environmental Statistics

• Intensify its outreach program to visit more selected senior high schools in Ashanti Region to reorient their thoughts about Mathematics and Statistics and to introduce them to the applications of Mathematics and Statistics.

• Partner all stakeholders to train the manpower needs of industry in Mathematics and Statistics.

• Involve all lecturers in Competency Based Training (CBT) to enable all lecturers to be able to teach the new programmes effectively.


Publications• Yao Anyan, Francis (2017): Assessment of Indigenous Knowledge Usage

Among Small Scale Farmers in Kpando Municipality, Ghana, International


Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT) ISSN: 2249 – 8958, Volume-6 Issue-3, February 2017

• Abayie Prempeh, Eric Francis Anyan (2017): An Investigation into Client Satisfaction in Health Care Delivery at Komfo Anokye Polyclinic, Kumasi, International Journal of New Technology and Research (IJNTR) ISSN:2454-4116, Volume-3, Issue-8, August 2017 Pages 74-79

• Lucy Afriyie, Twumwaah (2018) Saeed I. I., Bashiru and Abubakari Alhassan Determinants of child labour practices in Ghana. Journal of public health: from theory to practice springer- verlag GMBA Germany, part of springer Nature 2018. ISSN 2198-1833 Public Health Do 10.1007- 018-0935-3

• Yao Anyan, Francis Godfred Frimpong (2018): An Investigation into Barriers that Hinder the Effective Use of ICT in Farming by Small Scale Farmers in Asuogyaman District, Ghana. International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE) Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2018, PP 23-32 ISSN 2349-0373 (Print) & ISSN 2349-0381 (Online) http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2349-0381.0501005 www.arcjournals.org.

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCE

IntroductionInformation is a key resource for individual, organizational, national and international development. It must, therefore, be generated, processed, stored, and disseminated. However, because it is a non- dynamic resource, the above activities cannot happen by themselves. Therefore, there must exist a body of information professionals with extensive theory (knowledge) and practical training (competence and skills) in order to effectively manage this information. Based on the above, the University decided to create this Department in 2015 under the Faculty of Applied Science to train people to man the various libraries and information centres in the country and beyond.

The Department of Information Science has developed two (2) programmes which are currently run at IDCE. They are:

• Diploma in Library and Information Science.

• Professional Diploma in Library and Information Science.

VisionTo be a centre of excellence for training the nation’s library and information science experts.


ObjectivesThe objective of the Departemnt is to:

• Enable students understand and appreciate the functions and purpose of a library in a changing social and academic environment.

• Produce library and Information Science officers who will be capable of performing functions in libraries and Information centres in the nation and beyond.

• Equip all unskilled staff working in libraries and other information centres with knowledge and skills to ensure proper organization and dissemination of information in all institutions for their proper functioning using modern technologies.

• Develop the needed skills to manage the Electronic Libraries in a digital environment and to provide advanced skills in computer and its application in library and information activities.

Student PopulationThe Department has a total student population of Sixty-eight (68) as indicated in Table 1.


Year Males Females TotalDiploma 1 11 8 19

Diploma 2 19 11 30

Professional Diploma 12 7 19

Total 42 26 68

StaffingThe Department has Ten (10) academic staff and one (1) Assistant Registrar (Table 2).

Table 2: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/RankDr. Yaw Obeng Asare PhD Information Systems UNISA 2017 HOD/ Lecturer

Kwabena Osei Kuffour Adjei

MA Library Studies, University of Ghana, 2010

Snr. Lecturer

Ernest Boakye MPhil Information Studies, University of Ghana 2015

Lecturer

Patience Emefa Dzandza

MPhil Information Studies, University of Ghana 2012

Lecturer


Name Qualification Position/RankBaffour Ohene Agyekum

M.A. Library Studies, University of Ghana, 2008

Part-Time Lecturer

Samuel Amoako M.A. Information Studies, University of Ghana, 2012

Part-Time Lecturer

John Kingsley Mensah M.A. Information Studies, University of Ghana, 2012

Part-Time Lecturer

Akwasi Duffour Frimpong

M.A. Archival Studies, University of Ghana, 2010

Part-Time Lecturer

Kwabena Ntiamoah Sarpong

M.A. Information Science, University of Ghana, 2013

Part-Time Lecturer

Mr. Dominic Dery M.A. (Information Science), University of Ghana, 2016.

Part-Time Lecturer

Hagar Asare Amponsah

M.A. Education Leadership, UEW-Kumasi, 2014

Assistant Registrar

Staff DevelopmentMr. Kwabena Osei Kuffour Adjei is pursuing a PhD programme in Information Science at University of South Africa and he is expected to complete in 2019.

ChallengesThe Department requires:

• A modern Cataloguing and Computer laboratory for the practical training of the students’ programmes.

• Office accommodation for its staff.

• Additional lecturers in the area of information and Knowledge Management and Records Administration and Management.

• Sponsorship for its staff/ Lecturers to pursue further studies at doctoral levels.

Future plansDepartment intends to run Bachelor of Technology in Library and Information Science and to develop a curriculum in Information and Knowledge Management as well as Record Administration and Management.

Activities of Academic Staff• Obeng, A.Y. & Mkhize, P.L. (2017). Interrelationships and consequential

effects among technological innovation, service consistency, customer


satisfaction and loyalty in banking. Journal of Finance & Banking Studies, Vol 6(3), pp. 51-69.

• Obeng, A.Y. & Mkhize, P.L. (2017). Impact of IS Strategy and Technological Innovation Strategic Alignment on Firm Performance. International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Science, Vol. 8, pp. 68-84

• Obeng, A.Y. & Mkhize, P.L. (2017). An exploratory analysis to employees and customers’ responses in determining the technological innovativeness of banks. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, Vol. 80(2), pp. 1-23.

• Obeng, A.Y., Boachie, E. & Shaofeng Liu (2018) The impact of IT-technological innovation on the productivity of a bank’s employee, Cogent Business & Management, DOI: 10.1080/23311975.2018.1470449 .

• Quagraine, N. T., & Agyekum, B. O. (2018). In Vogue: Demand For Scholarly Publications Among Academic Librarians. Library Management. (accepted)

• Dukper., B.K., Agyekum, B. O., & Kolan, B. (2018)."School Libraries and Students’ Academic Achievements in Bunkpurugu- Yunyoo District of Northern Ghana. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 1736. Available at https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1736. Retrieved 17-05-18

• Dukper, B.K., Agyekum, B. O., & Arthur, B., (2018). Exploring the Effects of Social Media on the Reading Culture of Students in Tamale Technical University. Journal of Education and Practice, 9 (7), 47-56

• Frimpong, A. D., Agyekum, B. O., & Asare, H. A. (2018). Conversion of Polytechnics to Technical Universities (TUs): Challenges in Administrative Records Management in TUs in Ghana. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 7(3); 173-183

• Frimpong, A. D., Agyekum, B. O., & Asare, H. A. (2018).Motivational Strategies for Improving Performance and Productivity amongst Records Staff in Ghana. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 9(4); 432-465

• Pomfowaa, G., & Agyekum, B. O., (2018). Effective Communication for Quality Service Delivery in Academic Libraries: An Overview of Public Academic Libraries in Ghana. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 9(4); 372-405

• Agyekum, B. O., Ntiamoah-Sarpong, K., & Athur, B. (2017). "A Survey of Information Literacy (IL) Programmes in Technical University (Tu) Libraries in Ghana" Library Philosophy and Practice (ejournal).1644. Available nat https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1644. Retrieved 17-05-18


PROFILE OF BUSINESS SCHOOL

Introduction The Business School is the largest among the Faculties in the University in terms of student population. There are six (6) Academic Departments under the School. They are:

• Accountancy and Accounting Information System• Marketing• Procurement& Supply Chain Management • Management Studies• Banking Technology and Finance

• Liberal Studies

The existing departments and programmes are found in Table 1

Table1: Existing departments and programmes in the School

Department Programmes HND BTech (Top Up)

BTech (4yrs)

Accountancy & Accounting Info. System

Accountancy Existing -Awaiting Accreditation

Accounting with Computing

Existing ExistingAwaiting Accreditation

MarketingMarketing Existing Existing


Procurement and Supply Chain Mgt.

Purchasing and Supply

Existing Existing Accredited

Management Studies

Sec. & Mgt. Studies

Existing Accredited Accredited

Banking Technology and Finance

Banking Technology and Finance


-Awaiting Accreditation

VisionTo be a world class centre of excellence in applied business research with technical and professional skills.


MissionDeveloping and teaching market-driven programmes in collaboration with industries and other faculties to enhance competency-based training to produce leaders in high level management.

Management of the SchoolThe School is headed by a Dean, assisted by a Vice Dean, and a Senior Assistant Registrar. Table 2 shows the staff strength at the Dean’s office.


Name Of Staff Qualification Position/RankDr. George Asumadu

PhD Economics, Moscow State Academy of Instrument-Making and Informatics, Moscow, 2000

Dean/ Snr. Lecturer

Dr. Owusu Alfred PhD Marketing, Business University of Costa Roca, Costa Rica, 2012

Vice Dean / Snr. Lecturer

Ali Yahuza Bawa MBA Strategic Management & Consulting,

Assistant Registrar

StaffingThe School has a total of ninety-one (91) full-time lecturers. These include one (1) Associate Professor, Fourteen (14) PhD holders, thirty-three (33) Senior Lecturers and Fifty-Six (56) Lecturers. It is focused on developing its staff to the terminal degree level (PhD). Table 3 depicts the staff strength for the School.

Table 3: StaffingName of Department Full- Time

LecturersPart-Time Lecturers

Non-teaching

Accountancy &Accounting Information System

27 4

Marketing 14 1

Management Studies 7 5 3

Purchasing & Supply 12 2 1

Liberal Studies 22 5 1

Banking Technology and Finance 9 1

Dean’s Office - - 1

Total 91 12 12

Student PopulationThe School has a total student population of two thousand three hundre and ninety-five (2,395) as shown in Table 4.



Programme Male Female Total Accountancy 95 46 141

Accounting with Computing 708 395 1,103

Marketing 200 138 338

Procurement & Supply Chain 320 197 517

Management Studies 19 166 185

Banking Technology & Finance 70 41 111

Total 1,412 983 2,395

Staff Development/RecruitmentThe School has twenty-six (26) lecturers pursuing PhD degrees (Table 5).

Table 5: Number of staff pursuing further studies

Department PhDAccountancy &Accounting Information System 5

Marketing 5

Procurement & Supply 7

Management Studies 3

Banking Technology & Finance 1

Liberal Studies 5

Total 26

CollaborationThe School is in collaboration with Southern Connecticut State University and some Chinese Universities to run BTech, BSc and MTech/MSc in some of the Business programmes.

ChallengesThe School is confronted with the following challenges:

• Inadequate office accommodation for some of the senior members in all the departments;

• Inadequate number of lecturers for the various programmes;

• Inadequate lecture halls;

• Inadequate laboratories for the departments, especially Marketing and Procurement and Supply Chain.


Future PlansThe Business School intends to introduce new programmes next academic year and beyond as per Table 6.

Table 6: New Programmes to be introduced

Department ProgrammeAccountancy and Accounting Information System

• MTech Accounting with Computing• BTech Forensic Accounting• BTech Internal Auditing

Marketing • MTech Marketing • BTech Social Media and Online Marketing• BTech Fashion and Marketing• BTech Pharmaceutical Marketing

Procurement & Supply • MTech in Supply Chain Management • BTech Logistics and Transport

Banking Technology & Finance

• MTech Banking Technology and Finance • BTech Banking Technology and Finance

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY AND ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS

IntroductionThe Accountancy and Accounting Information Systems (AAIS) Department is the biggest department in terms of the number of students and courses. It is endowed with experienced lecturers who have been educating students to be abreast of the high standard demand in present day accounting.

In fulfillment of our mandate as Technical University, the Department runs and intends to develop some of the most sort-after courses in accounting by blending the traditional accounting with computing to create an accountant who is well erudite in financial accounting and the use of accounting software applications and computer technology. Student are equipped and positioned in a manner that gives them an edge in the job market.

Currently, there are three (3) programmes being run at the Department, namely,

• Bachelor of Technology Accounting with Computing (Top-up)

• Higher National Diploma Accounting with Computing

• Higher National Diploma Accounting


The Department has developed a 4-year BTech programme in Accounting with Computing, which is at the final stages of accreditation.

VisionTo be a centre of learning recognised globally for developing accounting programmes with software applications.

Objectives The objectives of the Department is to:

• Attract, retain and churn out high quality students at the undergraduate and graduate level in accounting and accounting information systems.

• Deliver accounting courses that include critical thinking, communication skills, and competencies needed for success in careers.

• Foster relationships with accounting students, alumni, employers, and other stakeholders.

• Conduct and publish research that adds to accounting knowledge or contributes to practice or education.

• Develop and promote volunteer, internship, and career opportunities for accounting students.

• Promote faculty interaction with and service to the university, professional organizations, industry and society at large.

Student PopulationThe student population of the Department stands at 1,244. Details are in Table 1.


Programme Year Male Female TotalHND Accountancy with Computing

I 270 139 409

II 178 151 329

III 260 105 365

HND Accountancy I 15 10 25

II 23 13 36

III 57 23 80Total 803 441 1,244

StaffingCurrently, the staff strength of the Department stands at thirty (30). Details are shown in Table 2.


Table 2: Staffing

Name Qualification Position /Rank Osman Halidu Babamu

MBA (Acct.), KNUST, 2009 HOD / Snr Lecturer

Dr. George Asumadu

PhD. Economics, State of Academy of Instrument-Making and Information, Moscow, 2000

Dean, Business School / Snr. Lecturer

Rev. Dr. John Poku PhD (Mgt.) University of Sheffield, UK, 2009

Director, International Affairs/ Snr Lecturer

Gilbert Kwabena Amoako

MBA Accounting, University of Cape Coast, 2010

Head, Distance Learning Division / Snr Lecturer

Dr. Boadu Ayeboafo PhD finance, University of Nicaragua, 2016. PhD finance, SMC University, 2015. ACCA, UK. 2010. ICA, Ghana. 2011

Snr Lecturer

Dr. Augustine Amoako

PhD (E-Commerce), Business University of Costa Rica-Costa Rica 2012

Snr Lecturer

Maurice Aduamoah*

MSc. Computer Systems Auditing, London Metropolitan University, UK. 2006.

Snr Lecturer

Sampson Anomah MSc. Accounting & Information Systems, , ACCA, UK. 2006

Snr Lecturer

George Ohene Djan* MBA (Accounting) KNUST 2009 Snr Lecturer

Eric Kwaku Attefah MBA Accounting, KNUST 2009 Snr Lecturer

Samuel Osei OwusuAtuahene

MPhil University of Ghana, 2014 MSc Int’l Acct/Fin., University of Strathclyde, UK. 2008.

Head, Examinations, Parallel Division/ Lecturer

Dr Benjamin Yeboah PhD Accounting, University Institute of Lisbon-Portugal, 2018

Lecturer

Thomas Kusi Boafo**

ACCA, UK. 2005 Lecturer

Richard Donkor ICA, Ghana, 2002. Lecturer

Owusu Agyabeng MSc. Coventry University, UK, 2014 Lecturer

Stephen Frimpong MBA Accounting, KNUST, Ghana 2009 Lecturer

Stehpen B. Alewabah

MPhil Bus. Adm, KNUST, 2006,MSc Health Services Planning & Management, KNUST, 2009Barrister at Law, KNUST, 2007

Lecturer

Jonas Bawuah MSc Int’l Acct. & Fin., 2008 City University, ACCA 2014

Lecturer


Name Qualification Position /Rank Samuel Addo-Paintsil

MBA Accounting, KNUST, 2012 Lecturer

Agyeiwaa Owusu Nkwantabisa

MBA Accounting, KNUST, 2011 Lecturer

Jamal Latif Frimpong

MSc Info. Technology for Management, Coventry University, UK, 2013

Lecturer

Kingsley Appiah* MBA (Management Accounting) University of Limpopo (South Africa), 2009

Lecturer

Ernest Appiah Darko

MBA Acct., KNUST, 2009 Lecturer

Edmund Kyei, MBA Acct., KNUST, 2009 Lecturer

Samuel Adarkwah MBA Acct., KNUST, 2009 Lecturer

Kofi Nyantakyi Asare

MSc Management Information Systems Coventry University, UK, 2015

Assistant Lecturer

Osei Boafo BSc Accounting with Computing, KPoly, Ghana, 2015

Computer Lab. Technician

Osei Kuffour Edward

BSc Accounting with Computing, KPoly, Ghana, 2015


Akwasi Prepeh BSc Accounting with Computing, KPoly, Ghana, 2015


Akua Nyarko Nyantakyi

Diploma in Management Studies Administrative Assistant

* On Study leave**On Sabbatical Leave

Staff DevelopmentThree members of staff of the Department are pursuing further programmes (Table 3).

Table 3: Staff pursing further programmes




Jonas Bawuah PhD in Management Science and Engineering

Jiangsu University of China.

2020

Francis Donkor PhD in Management Science and Engineering

University of electronic Science and Technology of China

2020





Mr. Maurice Aduamoah

PhD in Management Science and Engineering (Accounting Information System)

Jiangsu University, China

2019

Kingsley Appiah PhD in Management Science and Engineering (Accounting)


2019

George Ohene Djan

PhD in Management Science and Engineering (Accounting)


2019

CollaborationThe Department has a strong collaboration with a number of professional bodies including the Association of Certified Charted Accountants in the area of curriculum development and short training for our students, and Sage North America Group, Tally Solutions (Tally ERPS), Intuit UK (QuickBooks).

We have also been in constant touch with industry players in areas such as developing curriculum that is relevant to industry and an avenue for students to receive practical training periodically.

ChallengesThe Department is confronted with lack of the requisite logistics; office space and furniture for its lecturers.

Future PlanThe Department intends to roll out the following programmes in the near future:

• MTech Accounting with Computing

• BTech Accounting (Internal Auditing option)

• BTech Forensic Accounting

It also intends to expand the existing capacity of the computer laboratory to cater for more student intake to facilitate teaching and learning.

Activities of Academic Staff• Ofori, D., Asumadu, G., (2018) Real Interest Rate and Investment Nexus: The

Case of Ghana. Global Journal of Management and Business Research, Vol. 18, Issue 3, May, 2018.


• Anomah, S. & Aduamoah, M. (2018). Proposed Analytical Procedure for the Customization and Implementation of Cobi T 5 as an Auditing Tool: An Action Design Research Approach. EDPACS, 57(3), pp.15-34.

• Aduamoah, M., Yinghua, S., Anomah, S., & Ahmed, F. (2017). Riding the Waves of Technology: A Proposed Model for the Selection of Appropriate Computerized Accounting Software for Implementation in SMEs in Developing Countries. Archives of Business Research, 5(12).

• Aduamoah, M., Yinghua, S., Anomah, S. (2017). Riding the Waves of Technology: A Study into How SMEs Select Computerized Accounting Software (CAS) supplier in Developing Countries. Archives of Business Research 5 (10).

• Ofori, D., Asumadu, G., (2017) Foreign Direct Investment, Trade and Economic Growth in Ghana: An Empirical Analysis. International Research Journal of Finance and Economics, Issue 159, January 2017.

• Owusu Atuahene, S. O., Kyei, E., & Darko, A. E. (2017). Socio-Economic Covariates of Demand for Personal Loan in the Kumasi Metroplolis of Ghana. European Journal of Business, Economics and Accountancy, 5 (2), 37 - 42.

• Donkor, F., Owusu Atuahene, S. O., & Adarkwa, S. (2017). Determinants of Demand for Credit among Farmers in the Kwabre East District of Ghana. The International Journal of Business & Management, 5 (3), 128 -131.

• Owusu Atuahene, S. O., Adarkwa, S., Donkor, F., & Darko, A. E. (2017). Determinants of Financial Inclusion in a Developing Economy: Evidence from the Asokore Mampong Municipality of Ghana. The International Journal of Business & Management,5 (4),150 - 153.

• Kyei, E., Appiah Darko, E., & Owusu Atuahene, S. O. (2017). Private Investment, FDI and Trade Openness in Ghana. The International Journal of Business & Management, 5 (3), 155 -158.

• Adarkwa, S., Darko, E. A., Kyei, E., & Owusu Atuahene, S. O. (2017). Who Were/Are The Users of Microfinance Services? Evidence From The Kumasi Metroplois Of Ghana. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies(IJIRAS), 4 (2), 316-319.

• Donkor, F., Owusu Atuahene, S. O., Darko, E. A., & Adarkwa, S. (2017). What are the Socio-Economic Correlates of Life Insurance Purchase? Evidence from the Asokore Mampong Municipality in Ghana. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, 7 (5), 529 -538.


DEPARTMENT OF BANKING TECHNOLOGY AND FINANCE

IntroductionThe Department of Banking Technology and Finance (BTF) was established in September 2015 under the Business School of the University. It is a highly professional, talented and motivated enterprising Department whose ambitions are noticeable in their teaching, research, community engagements and above all industry presence. The Department has developed the following Programmes:

• Higher Diploma in Banking Technology and Finance (HDipBTF),

• Professional Diploma in Banking Technology and Finance (PDipBTF), and

• Diploma in Banking Technology and Finance (DipBTF).

The Department has developed a four-year BTech programme in Banking Technology and Finance which is awaiting accreditation.

VisionTo be the leader in the provision of industry-driven and competency-based education in banking and finance through technology.

ObjectivesThe objectives of the Department is to:

• Produce graduates with relevant knowledge, skills and competencies to solve industry problems and to lead in the transformation that will improve economic and social development.

• Enhance collaboration between industry and academia.

• Strengthen the understanding of practical and research environment through banking technology and finance.

• Train students in banking technology and finance programmes that meet the globalised and highly digitalised manpower needs of industries.

Student PopulationTable 1 indicates the student population.


Programmeme Male Female TotalDiploma in Banking Technology and Finance 1 5 10 15

Diploma in Banking Technology and Finance 2 23 11 34

Professional Diploma in Banking Technology and Finance 15 6 21

Higher Diploma in Banking Technology and Finance 1 11 5 16


Higher Diploma in Banking Technology and Finance 2 16 9 25

Total 70 41 111

StaffingThe staff strength of the Department currently stands at ten (10).

Table 2: Staffing


Dr Thomas Adomah Worae

DCom Accounting, University of Limpopo, South Africa, 2017

HOD / Snr Lecturer

Abdul-Aziz Iddrisu MSc Finance and Management, Cranfield Universtiy, 2010

Snr. Lecturer

Dr Eric Nkansah PhD Financial Economics, University of Zululand, South Africa, 2018

Lecturer

Ishaq Kyei-Brobbey MBA Finance, University Leicester, 2007 Lecturer

Richard Addae MBA Banking and Finance Paris Graduate School Management -2012, ICSA

Lecturer

Maxwell Gyan Asiedu MBA Finance, University of Wolverhampton, 2006, ACCA

Lecturer

Kwame Agyei Henneh MBA Finance, University Leicester, 2005 ICA-Ghana, 1997

Lecturer

Kofi Oware Mintah MBA Financial Management, Robert Gordon Universtiy, 2006, ICA-GH

Lecturer

William Barnes MBA Finance, The International University of Missouri, 2002, ACCA, UK, 2010

Lecturer

Yvonne Gyimah B.A Integrated Management Studies, University of Dev. Studies, Ghana, 2015


Staff Development and Recruitment Dr Eric Nkansah has successfully completed his PhD programme and has joined the staff. Kofi Oware Mintah is pursuing PhD Business Administration at Mangalore University, India and he is expected to complete in 2020.

ActivitiesThe BTF Department collaborates with industry partners to ensure that its students are given the opportunity to undergo industrial attachment and training programme for a minimum of six (6) months. These insurance companies are (The


Association of Micro Finance, Kumasi Technical University Cooperative Credit Union, Ramsyer Cooperative Credit Union, and Mid County Microfinance).

Challenge There is no office accommodation for lecturers in the Department.

Future PlansThe Department intends to develop further programmes such as BTech and Diploma programmes in banking operations, insurance, microfinance, and investments in the coming years.


Publications • Worae, T.A., and Ngwakwe,C.C., (2017).‘Environmental responsibility and

financial performance nexus in South Africa: panel Granger causality analysis’. Environmental Economics, Vol. 8, Issue.3, pp. 29-34.

• Worae,T.A., Ngwakwe,C.C., and Ambe, C.M. (2017) ‘’Threshold effects in the relationship between environmental responsibility and financial performance: Dynamic Threshold panel analysis’’ (in Press) International research journal: Managing Global Transitions.

• Worae, T.A., Ngwakwe, C.C. and Ambe, C.M. (2018) ‘Effects of environmental pro-activeness on financial performance in South Africa: short panel vector autoregressions analysis’, Int. J. Sustainable Economy, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 249-

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DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING

IntroductionThe Marketing Department is committed to educating professionals and experts who will make a difference in the field of marketing. The Department trains and produces graduates with the requisite skills, abilities and competencies that are needed in the industry. The Department is well-equipped with wealth of acclaimed academic staff who provide a stimulating environment for study and research and also guides and supports students throughout their study to achieve their academic and professional goals.

The Department offers the following accredited programmes:

• Bachelor of Technology in Marketing (Top- up)


• Higher National Diploma in Marketing

• Professional Diploma in Electronic Marketing

• Diploma in Electronic Marketing

• Diploma in Public Relations

VisionTo be a leader in research and professional focused in marketing education for a lifelong return on investment for graduates.


• Strengthen efforts to attract and inculcate students with professional marketing skills for the business community.

• Create and sustain a culture that supports teaching excellence in the Department

• Strengthen the education impact of opportunities and experiences for students

• Provide skilled support staff and higher level marketing personnel

• Provide a more unified and shared educational experience for students at the Marketing Department.

• Work with other companies and make Kumasi Technical University a vibrant place to live and work.

Student Population Table 1 indicates the student population in the Department.


Programmeme Male Female TotalHND I 60 36 96

HND II 52 44 96

HND III 88 58 146

Total 200 138 338

The Bachelor of Technology, Diploma in Electronic Marketing, Diploma in Public Relations and the Professional Diploma in Electronic Marketing Programmes are part of the programmes under the Institute of Distance Learning and Continuing Education.


StaffingTable 2 indicates the number of staff in the Department.

Table 2: Staffing


Dr. Alfred Owusu PhD Marketing, Business University of Costa Rica, 2012, Chartered Marketer, CIM, UK

HOD/ Snr. Lecturer

Prof Asiamah Yeboah

PhD Marketing, Business University of Costa Rica, 2012, Chartered Marketer, CIM, UK

Interim Vice Chancellor / Associate Professor

Wilson K. Nimsaah MBA,Marketing, KNUST, 2010 HOD (Non-Tertiary Division / Snr Lecturer

Rev Alfred Atakora MA. (Theology), 2017, Christian Service University College, Ghana MSc. Marketing, University ofLeicester, UK, 2005

Chaplain / Snr. Lecturer

Francis Amo MBA Marketing, University ofLeicester, 2007

Snr Lecturer

Samuel Owusu Mensah

MBA General Management, Staffordshire University, UK, 2007

Snr Lecturer

Julia Agyapong Poku

MBA Marketing, KNUST, 2007 Lecturer

George Anane Takyi M.A Marketing, The University of the West of England, 2002

Lecturer

Kwadwo Nkansah-Fordjour*

MSc Finance, GIMPA, Ghana, 2008 Lecturer

Collins Kankam MBA Marketing, KNUST, 2009 Lecturer

Frederick K. Asare MBA Marketing, University of Ghana, 2010 Lecturer

Daniel Opoku MBA Marketing and Corporate Strategy, KNUST, 2009

Lecturer

Samuel Afriyie* MBA Marketing, KNUST, 2014 MCIM, (Marketing) Chartered Institute of Marketing-UK

Lecturer

Ofosu Amofa MBA Marketing, KNUST, 2015, MCIM Part Time Lecturer

James Owusu MSC Educational Innovations and Leadership Science, KNUST, 2017



Staff Development and RecruitmentFive (5) Lecturers in the Department are purusing PhD programmes as indicated in Table 3.




Expected Year of Completion

Kwadwo Nkansah Fordjour

PhD Business Administration

International School of Business, Paris

2019

Samuel Afriyie PhD Management Science and Engineering

Jiangsu University of Technology, China

2019

Rev Alfred Atakora

PhD Marketing Middlesex University, UK

2018

George Anane Takyi

PhD Business Administration (Management Option)

Swiss Management Centre University, Switzerland

2018

Collins Kankam PhD Business Administration

Open University of Malaysia/Accra Institute of Technology

2018

Future PlansThe Department intends running the following programmes:

• MTech Marketing

• Four (4) Year BTech Marketing

• BTech Fashion Marketing

• BTech Pharmaceutical Marketing

ChallengesSome of the Challenges are:

• Inadequate office accommodation for lecturers

• Inadequate number of lecturers


Publications• Kankam, K. C. (2018). Pricing orientation of SMEs auto repairers using the

Facilities, Transformation and Usage (FTU) framework. Academy Marketing Studies Journal, Vol. 22, Issue 2.


• Donkor, J., Donkor, G.N.A. and Kankam, K. C., (2018). Strategic planning and performance of SMEs in Ghana: The moderating effect of market dynamism. Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 12(1), pp.62-76.

• Owusu, A. (2017). Influence of Information Technology Infrastructure on marketing effectiveness of banks operation in Ghana. International Journal of Academic Research and Reflection, 5 (2), 22-29.

• Owusu, A. (2017). Marketing communications process on pharmaceutical markets in Ghana. International Journal of Academic Research and Business and Social Science, 7(2) 256-273.

• Owusu A. (2017). Service quality and customer satisfaction: A comparative study of Ghanaian public Vs private bank. European Journal of Research in Social Sciences. 5(1) 29-15.

DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

IntroductionProcurement and Supply Chain Management Department is one of the departments under the Business School of the Kumasi Technical University. It is the second highest populated department in the University, currently with 1,044 students. It was established in the year 1993 purposely to train students and equip them with skills and knowledge needed to deal with the recurrent issues relating to professionalism, transparency, effectiveness and efficiency and above all value for money in the procurement sector.

The Department keeps on meeting its objectives every academic year by producing numerous prominent graduates most of them now occupying middle and top level positions in commerce, industry, health, educational and other sectors in both the private and public sectors of the economy.

The Department runs the following programmes:

• BTech in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (Top-up)

• Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply

• Parallel Programmes

The Department has been accredited to run the four-year degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

VisionTo be a centre of excellence in the provision of competence based education in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.


ObjectivesIn line with the vision and strategic direction of Kumasi Technical University the Department of Procurement and Pupply Chain Management seeks to:

• Collaborate with government, industry and the academic community to provide our students competency based and industry relevant education in procurement and supply chain management.

• Provide cutting edge research for addressing the procurement and supply chain management challenges of industry and the public sector.

• Develop sustainability conscious and socially responsible students for the local and global economy.

• Regularly monitor and review our strategy in line with international best with the aim of always being abreast of time and ahead in competition.

Student PopulationThe student population stands at 1,044 (Table 1).


Year Male Female TotalHND 1 154 70 224

HND 2 74 52 126

HND 3 92 75 167

BTech 1 45 40 85

BTech 2 19 22 41

HND 1 (Paralle) 22 10 32



DPM 1 63 85 148

DPM 2 43 48 91

PDPM 34 47 81

Total 572 472 1,044

StaffingThe staff strength of the Department is fifteen (15) with details in Table 2.

Table 2: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/RankOtchere Fianko Alexandra

MBA Logistics &Supply Chain Mgt.KNUST, 2012, MCIPS,- UK

HOD / Snr Lecturer


Name Qualification Position/RankKwame Owusu Sarpong*

MBA Strategic and Project Management, Paris Graduate School of Management, 2010, MILT,UK.MCIPS UK

Snr Lecturer

Gladys Tuo* MSc Supply Chain Mgt., Coventry University, 2012, MCIPS, CIPS-UK

Snr Lecturer

Irene Aikins MSc Supply Chain Mgt.Coventry University, 2012, MCIPS - UK

Snr Lecturer

Prince Agyemang Duah

MSc Supply Chain Mgt. Coventry University, 2012, MCIPS, CIPS-UK

Snr Lecturer

Emmanuel Kwabena Anin

MBA Logistics &Supply Chain Mgt.KNUST, 2012, MCIPS, - UK

Snr Lecturer

Emelia Darko Adzimah*

MBA Logistics &Supply Chain Mgt.KNUST, 2010, MCIPS, - UK

Snr Lecturer

Daniel Etse* MPHIL Educational Innovation and Leadership Science, MBA Logistics & Supply Chain Mgt University 2009

Snr Lecturer

Stephen Okyere* MBA Logistics &Supply Chain Mgt.KNUST, 2009, MCIPS, - UK

Lecturer

John Tettey Narh Wayo

MBA Logistics &Supply Chain Mgt.KNUST, 2012

Lecturer

Osei Asibey MSc Supply Chain Mgt. Coventry University, 2012

Lecturer

Charles Boakye MCIPS, 2002, ASMC Lecturer

Philomena Yeboah BBA Management, UEW-K, 2013 Senior Administrative Assistant

*On study leave

Staff Development Currently seven (7) lecturers are pursuing further studies (Table 3).





Daniel Este PhD in Management Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University in Australia

2020





Emelia D. Adzimah

Doctoral programme in Management Science and Engineering

University of Electronic Science and Technology in China

2020

Alexander Otchere Fianko

PhD Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Kwame Nkrumah University and Science Technology, Kumasi- Ghana

2020

Emmanuel Kwabena Anin

PhD Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Kwame Nkrumah University and Science Technology, Kumasi- Ghana

2020

Gladys Tuo PhD Logistics and Supply Chain Management

University of Electronic Science and Technology in China

2019

Stephen Okyere PhD Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Wuhan University of Technology, China

2019

Kwame Owusu Sarpong

PhD Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Business University of Coasta Rica

2018

Challenge• Staff strength is low since some of the lecturers are on study leave

• Inadequate offices for staff

Future PlansThe department hopes to;

• Run a Master of Technology in Supply Chain Management.

• Run a Bachelor of Technology in Logistics and Transport.

• Develop a Higher Diploma in Logistics and Transport programme

• Develop a Higher Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management programme.

• Recruit additional lecturers to improve the staff/student ratio within the Department.


DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

IntroductionThe Department of Management Studies is under the Business School and Management Studies. Since 1992, the Department has been training students for the award of Higher National Diploma certificate in Secretaryship and Management Studies. The programme is, intended to acquaint students with basic management principles, concepts and the practices that managers employ or carry out in accomplishing organizational goals.

With a global trend towards flatter, leaner, and more agile organizations, mid-level leaders need to adapt to increasing and more challenging responsibilities which are incorporated in more complex and sophisticated interpersonal issues, with, less job security. Without strength in this group, the organization’s ability to implement its strategy and achieve results will be significantly limited.

The Department currently runs HND in Secretaryship and Management Studies and Diploma in Business Administration.

VisionTo be a centre of excellence for educating and training students for them to effectively handle secretarial and mid-level managerial positions in both the private and public sectors of the economy.

ObjectivesThe main objective of the Department is to train high caliber practically-oriented manpower for the both public and private sectors of the economy. Subordinate objectives of the programmeme are to:

• Develop high level administrative and managerial skills in order to handle and adapt to major changes in businesses and the civil and public sectors with a thorough knowledge in modern Information Communication Technology (ICT);

• Apply the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling in their assigned tasks;

• Develop entrepreneurial skills to be self employed;

• Develop higher skills in industrial relation and labour laws of the nation in order to be able to manage employee-employer relationships and;

• Acquire working knowledge in handling human resource issues in organizations.


Student PopulationThe Department of Secretaryship and Management Studies has a total student population of one hundred and eighty five (185) as shown in Table 1.


Class Male Female Total

HND 1 10 64 74

HND 2 5 46 51

HND 3 4 56 60

TOTAL 19 166 185

StaffingThe Department has ten (10) members of staff (Table 2).

Table 2: Staffing

Name Qualifications Position/ Rank

Hayford Adjei MBA - Strategic Mgt & ConsultingKNUST, 2010

HOD / Snr Lecturer

Dr Alfred Sarbah PhD Strategic Management, UESTC, China, 2015

Director IDCE / Snr Lecturer

Abubakar Zakaria* M.A Adult Education & Business, Legon, 2010

Snr Lecturer

Adwoa Benewaa Brefo-Manuah*

MBA Human Resource Management KNUST, 2010

Examination Officer / Lecturer

Dr Luguterah Austin W.

PhD Public AdministrationUniversity Of South Africa, 2016

Lecturer

Christian Narh Opata* MSc Enterprise Management, China, 2015

Lecturer

Marian Maclean Mphil Strategic Management and Consulting, KNUST, 2017

Assistant Lecturer

Thekla Boateng* MBA, Human Resource Management, Gimpa, 2017,


Samuel Ohene Amoabeng

HND Electrical Engineering, Kpoly, 2003

Computer Lab Technician

Doris Asabere BBA executive office administration, 2013


*On Study Leave


Staff Development and Recruitment

Table 3 gives the details of members of staff pursuing further studies.





Christain Opata PhD Strategic Management

University of Electronic Science and Technology, China.

2020

Zakari Abubakari PhD Strategic Management

University of Electronic Science and Technology, China.

2020

Adwoa Benewaa Brefo-Manuah*

PhD Human resource Management

Business University of Costa Rica.

2018

Activities and EventsThe Department has been given approval by National Accreditation Board to run a four-year degree programme in Secretarialship and Management Studies.

Outreach Programmes/Extension ServicesThe Department continues to execute a number of services within and outside the University. It is currently focusing on establishing a relationship with some industries in Kumasi. It has already rendered some service to Stool Lands in Kumasi. It has sent proposals to a number of companies to offer secretarial services to their administrative staff.

ChallengeA major challenge is the issue of using manual typewriters to train our students, in this technological era. The Department needs a modern and well-furnished computer laboratory for training students

Future PlansThe Department is in the process of introducing MTech in Management Studies programme.


Publications• Luguterah, A. W. (2017). The |Role of Sports in Poverty Reduction in Ghana.

Journal of Poverty and Social Justice, Volume 25, Number 3, pp, 277-285 (9)


• Luguterah, A. W. & Dwomoh, G (2017). Service Delivery in Ghana Water Company Limited: Lessons for Governance in the Public Sector of Ghana. International Journal of Research in Business Studies and Management Volume 4, Issue 8, pp 30-40

• Zakari., A., Iddrisu., A., Thekla. B., Marian M & Dorcas., K., (2017) Determining the credibility factor and premium using Bayesian credibility theory for policy Decisions and implementation: Evidence from Ghana. The international journal of Business & management (ISSN 2321-8916)

• Zakari., A., Iddrisu., A., Thekla. B., Marian M & Dorcas., K., (2017) Posterior Distribution of Health Insurance: Basis for determing credibility factor and premium: Evidence from Ghana. International journal of innovative research and development (ISSN 2278-0211) September, 2017

• Zakari., A., Iddrisu., A., Marian M & Dorcas., K., (2017) Normality Fit to the Population Data of Health Insurance: A catalyst for managerial Decisions. Scholars Bulletin, 2017;3 (9):398-402

• Brefo-Manuh, A.B., Bonsu, C.A., Anlesinya A., Odoi, A.A. S., (2017) Evaluating the relationship between performance appraisal and organizational effectiveness in Ghana: a Comparative Analysis of Public and private organizations.International journal of economics, commerce and management. Vol. V, Issue 7, PP, 532-552, July 2017.

• Brefo-Manuh, A.B. Mensah., V., Ampong, I., and Aidoo, E., (2017). The role of Motivation in the Retention of Employees: Evidence from Christian Service University College, Ghana. European Business & Management. Vol. 3, No. 1 2017, PP 9-15.

DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL STUDIES

IntroductionThe Department of Liberal Studies is one of the six (6) departments under the Faculty of Business and Management Studies. The Academic Board has approved a 2-year Diploma in Mass Communication and Journalism to be run by the Department beginning from the 2018/2019 Academic year. The advertisement for applicants to apply has since been placed on the University’s website.

The Department also teaches the following courses: African Studies, Communication Skills, Logic and Critical Thinking, Economics, Law, Literature in English, French and English Language. Among other things the Department aims at providing sound understanding of basic as well as advanced concepts in the courses we teach.


Vision To be a leading centre for equipping students with effective communication skills and solid multidisciplinary education.

Objectives The objectives of the Department are to:

• Expose students to the rationale underpinning language usage in order for them to handle both oral and written communication with intelligence and finesse;

• Deepen students’ understanding and awareness s of the world in order that they will be culturally sensitive, intellectually independent, analytical and creative to respond favourably to the vicissitudes of life;

• Help students appreciate and gain pleasure from the beauty of the Arts and to use these to create a sense of self-esteem that comes from personal accomplishments and challenges met with success.

Student PopulationCurrently, the Department is waiting for its first batch of students for 2018/2019 academic year after approval has been given to run a 2-year Mass Communciation programme.

Staffing The Department has a total staff strength of twenty-eight (28) as shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Staffing


Kwasi Sarfo-Adu MPhil (English) University of Cape Coast, 2007

HOD / Snr Lecturer

Dr Cynthia Osei (Mrs) Phd. (English) KNUST, 2017 Hall and Hostels Manageress / Snr Lecturer

Benjamin Adjei Danquah* M.A Econonics, KNUST, 2008 Snr Lecturer

Joseph Kofi Boakye M.A TESL, University of Ghana, 2006

Snr Lecturer

Dr Sulemana Mahawiya PhD Philosophy, Univ. Cape Town, 2016

Lecturer


Dr Kofi Sefa Attakora PhD. Law (Human Rights), Kingston University 2016

Lecturer

Dr Mark Kwamena Appiah PhD Education, University Strathclyde, Scotland, 2010

Lecturer

Lucy Bonku (Mrs)* M.A Comp Lit., KNUST, 2004 Lecturer

Daniel Kwadwo Obeng M.A Economics, KNUST, 2003 Lecturer

Rosemary Addo-Danquah (Mrs)

M.A TESL, University of Ghana, 2010

Lecturer

Faustina Amponsah-Partey (Mrs)

MPhil Communication and Media Studies, University of Education, Winneba, 2010

Lecturer

Rev. Fr. Kingsley Osei Boahene*

M.A Social Communication, University of Holy Cross, Rome, 2008

Chaplain/ Lecturer

Ernest Berko M.A Geog. Rural Dev., KNUST, 2011 Lecturer

Kwaku Obeng Boateng MPhil African Studies, University of Ghana, 1998

Lecturer

Samuel Agyei Nimo M.A Economics, KNUST, 2010 Lecturer

Prince Donkor MPhil Economics, University of Ghana, 2012

Lecturer

Johnson Addai-Asante MPhil Economics, University of Cape Coast, 2010

Lecturer

Frank Kwadwo Otoo BL (Law), KNUST 2007 Lecturer

Osei-Wusu Antwi BL (Law), KNUST 2010 Lecturer

Kofi Mfum M.A., LLB, BL (Law), KNUST 2010 Lecturer

Kingsley Brako M.A Comp. Lit., KNUST, 2008 Lecturer

Millicent Yengkangyi (Miss) M.A Comp. Lit., KNUST, 2008 Lecturer

Kwasi Akomani-Andoh M.A IELTS & Applied Linguistics,London Metropolitan University, 2006

Part-time Lecturer

Akwasi Arhin B.L (Law) KNUST, 2012 Part-time Lecturer

James Osman Adjei MPhil Art Educ., KNUST, 2003 Part-time Lecturer

Patience Addo-Kuffour M.ATESL, Univ. of Ghana, 2013 Part-time Lecturer

Joe Mensah Obour Post Grad 1973, DPA. 1976, QCL. BL, Ghana School of Law,1992

Part-Time Lecturer

Alhassan Fatumata BBA Management GCUC-K, 2016 Snr. Adm Assistant

* On Study leave


Staff DevelopmentCurrently, five (5) members of staff are pursing further stdies as detailed in Table 2.





Prince Donkor PhD Management and Economics

University of Electronics Science and Technology of China, China

2020

Lucy Bonku (Mrs) PhD English KNUST, Ghana 2019

Rev. Fr. Kingsley Osei Boahene

PhD Management Science


2019

Benjamin Adjei Danquah

PhD Industrial Economics

Wuhan University, China 2019

Kwasi Sarfo-Adu PhD English University of Cape Coast, Ghana

2018

Challenge A more spacious office accommodation is needed, as the current office space is not roomy enough to contain members of staff.

Future PlansThe Department intends to run a Higher Diploma Programme in Mass Communication/Media. The documents have been submitted to the various professional bodies for their comments.


Publications• Addai-Asante, J., Agyei Nimo, S., Obeng, D. K., (2017). Firm Level Comparison

of Technical Efficiency between Foreign-Owned and Domestic-Owned Firms. Case Study of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms in Ghana. American Scientific Journal for Engineering, Technology and Sciences. Vol. 36, pp. 146-166.

• Mahawiya. S, Dramani. J & Oteng. A (2018) “Foreign ban inflow: Implications for banking stability in Sub-Sahara Africa ” Africa Review of Finance and economics (forthcoming edition).


Conference/Paper PresentationMr. Kwasi Sarfo-Adu “I deserve another Term of Office” A Pragma-Rhetorical Analysis of Incumbent Verbal Style in Presidential Election Campaign, 30th West African Languages Congress and 10th Linguistics Association of Ghana Conference, University of Education Winneba, Ghana July 31 – August 5, 2017.


PROFILE OF THE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

IntroductionThe Faculty of Health Sciences focuses mostly on programmes that relate to health. It has been in existence since 2011. Currently, the Faculty runs three (3) programmes, namely, Dispensing Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Science and Industrial Laboratory Technology. These programmes are under two departments as shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Existing programmes in the Faculty

Department Programme HNDB.Tech

(Top Up)B.Tech (4 yrs)

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dispensing Technology

Existing Awaiting Accreditation


Laboratory Technology

Medical Laboratory Technology



Science and Industrial Laboratory Technology



Vision To be a leading centre of excellence in innovative research and teaching in health sciences in Africa.

MissionCreating the foundation for transfer of knowledge and technology to support and improve the quality of services in healthcare, industries and society.

Management of the FacultyA Dean heads the Faculty and he is assisted by a Vice Dean with the support of an Assistant Registrar and an Administrative Assistant. (Table 2).


Name of Staff Qualification Position/ RankDr. Samuel N. Osei-Djarbeng

PhD Bio-Science, Univ. of East London, London-UK, 2010

Dean / Snr. Lecturer

Dr. Samuel Osei-Asante PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Japan, 2010


Joyce Francisca Addo MBA (Human Resource), KNUST, Kumasi, 2015

Assistant Registrar


Lovia Adoma Gyamfi BBA (Management), UEW, Kumasi, 2014

Snr. Administrative Assistant

Student PopulationThe Faculty has a total student population of seven hundred and five (705). The details are indicated in Table 3.


Programme Male Female TotalDispensing Technology 265 93 358

Medical Laboratory and Science 181 52 233

Industrial Laboratory Technology 80 34 114

Total 526 179 705

StaffingThe Faculty has a total of eighteen (18) full-time lecturers of which five (5) are females. Table 4 shows the staff population of the Faculty.

Table 4: Staffing

Category Pharmaceutical Sciences

Laboratory Technology

Total

Full Time Lecturers 11 7 19

Part-Time Lecturers 2 10 12

Servicing Lecturers 5 11 16

Technicians 2 3 5

Administrative Assistants

2

Staff Development and RecruitmentCurrently five (5) members of staff are pursuing Doctorate degrees and one (1) Bachelor degree as shown in Table 5.

Table 5: Members of staff pursuing further studies.

Department PhD BachelorsPharmaceutical Sciences 2 1

Laboratory Technology 3 -

Total 5 1

On recruitment of staff, four (4) applicants three (3) in the Department of Laboratory Technology and one (1) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, who were


interviewed and recommended for appointment two years ago have not received appointment letters to date, as the University awaits financial clearance

CollaborationsThe Faculty has collaboration with the following Institutions:

• Intravenous Infusions Limited of Ghana – Koforidua,

• Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine – Mampong – Akwapim.

• Salom Pharmacy Limited – Asokore Mampong

• Trade Winds Chemists Ltd. – Asokore Mampong

• Aspee Pharmaceuticals Ltd. - Ejisu.

ChallengeSome challenges confronting the Faculty are:

• Limited number of office logistics

• Number of lecturers do not commensurate with the student population in the Faculty.

Future PlansThe Faculty intends to introduce new departments and programmes indicated in Table 6.

Table 6: Intended Departments and Programmes

Department Intended ProgrammesPharmaceutical Sciences MTech in Pharmaceutical Sciences

BTech (4-Years) in Pharmaceutical Sciences BTech (Top Up) in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Laboratory Technology BTech (4-Years) in Medical Laboratory Tech. BTech (Top Up) in Medical Laboratory Tech. BTech (4-Years) in Science & Ind. Lab. Tech. BTech (Top Up) in Science & Ind. Lab. Tech.

Sports Science & Management

BTech in Sports Science & Management Diploma in Sports Science & Management

Herbal and Alternative Medicine

BTech Herbal Medicine Production BTech in Alternative MedicineDiploma Herbal Medicine Production Diploma in Alternative Medicine

Forensic Sciences BTech in Forensic Science


DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

IntroductionThe Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (formerly Dispensing Technology Department) was established in 1975 to train support staff in the dispensaries of Ministry of Health facilities that had no formal training in dispensing of drugs. Over the years, this mandate has changed to include people working in the private sector and also people who were not already working in the health sector. Prior to 1992, graduates of the Department were awarded Dispensing Technicians Certificate Part II and Part III for 2 years' and 3 years' training respectively.

The HND programme was introduced in 1992 when the then Polytechnic was converted into a tertiary institution. The programmes were run concurrently till about a decade ago when the certificate programme was phased out. Since then the emphasis has been on the HND programme.

VisionTo become a centre of excellence for the training of technologically competent and pro-active manpower for the healthcare sector and the pharmaceutical industry.

Objectives To churn out graduates with requisite skills to:

• Support the pharmaceutical industry,

• Assist in the health care sector (community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, etc)

• Assist in the work of regulatory agencies like Ghana Standards Authority, Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Pharmacy Council.

Student Population The Department has a total student population of three hundred and fifty-eight (358) who are offering HND in Dispensing Technology. The details are found in Table 1.


Year Male Female Total

HND 1 93 39 132

HND 2 86 30 116

HND 3 86 24 110

Total 265 93 358


Staffing The Department has eleven (11) full-time lecturers. The details of the current staffing situation of the Department are found in Table 2.

Table 2: Staffing

Name Qualification Rank/Position (i) Full-Time LecturersDr. Samuel Osei-Asante PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences,

Nagasaki University, Japan, 2010HOD / Snr Lecturer

Dr. Samuel N. Osei-Djarbeng

PhD BioScience, University ofEast London, 2010

Dean of Faculty / Snr Lecturer

Dr. George Owusu-Dapaah PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences,University of Strathclyde, UK,2008

Director Quality Assurance / Snr Lecturer

Dr. Francis Mainoo Sarpong PhD Phytochemistry, KNUST,2012

Snr Lecturer

Dr. Emmanuel Omari-Siaw PhD (Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics), Jiangsu University, China, 2016

Snr Lecturer

Mrs. Akua Afriyie Abruquah MSc. (Med. Microbiol.), Notingham, UK, 2007

Snr Lecturer

Paul S. Lambon MPhil Pharmaceutics, KNUST,2013,

Laboratory Manager/ Lecturer

Mrs. Grace Frimpong MPharm Pharmaceutics, KNUST, 2007

Lecturer

Kingsley E. Darkwah MSc. Pharm. Anal., KNUST, 2006 Lecturer

Daniel Solaga PG. Dip. Ind. Mgt, KNUST, 1991, BPharm

Lecturer

Sylvester Addai-Arhin MPhil. Analytical Chemistry, KNUST, Kumasi, 2016.

Lecturer

(ii) Part Time LecturersEric Tuffour MPhil Pharmaceutics KNUST, 2013 Lecturer

Edmund Adjei Boadu MSc Clinical Pharmacy, KNUST, 2014

Lecturer

(iii) Non-Technical StaffJacob Amonoo-Neizer BSc Biological Science, UCC, 2003 Senior Technician

Seth Obiri-Yeboah* HND Science Laboratory Technology, Accra Polytechnic, 2009

Technician

*On study leave


Staff DevelopmentCurrently three (3) staff members are pursuing further studies as detailed in Table 3.

Table 3: Staff members pursuing further studies.




Mrs. Akua Afriyie Abruquah

PhD Clinical Pharmacology

KNUST, Ghana 2018

Mrs. Grace Frimpong PhD Pharmaceutics KNUST, Ghana 2018

Seth Obiri Yeboah BSc Biochemistry KNUST, Kumasi 2018

Activities and Events

Outreach Programmes / Extension ServicesStaff members continue to give education on safe use and proper handling of medicines to their local communities, churches and other organized groups.

ChallengesThe Department faces several challenges. These include limited number of teaching aids, inadequate equipment and insufficient reagents to enhance teaching and research. This has stalled a lot of would-be research work in the Department.

The increasing student numbers is also a challenge for the Department as the present facilities do not commensurate with the increase.

Future PlanThe Department intends to run an MTech programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences.


ResearchThe level of research activities in the Department is quite encouraging despite the numerous challenges. Researches have been conducted (or are being conducted) in the following areas:

• Determination of sulphites in some fruit drinks and wines on the local market,

• Pharmaceutical analysis of locally manufactured and imported products for content validation and efficacy,

• Screening for the Phytochemical Constituents and Antioxidant properties of various herbal products on the Ghanaian Market, and


• Investigation of the potential antibiofilm and antimicrobial activities of some medicinal plants.

Publications• Osei-Djarbeng S.N. (2017) Useful Side Effects of Some Medicines. Bioequiv &

Bioavailab Int J, 1(3): 1-3.

• Osei-Djarbeng S.N. (2017) Are We at the End of the Antimicrobial Era? ARC Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(1); 5-6.

• Zhang, H., Xu, W., Omari-Siaw, E., Liu, Y., Chen, B., Chen, D., & Xu, X. (2017). Redox-responsive PEGylated self-assembled prodrug-nanoparticles formed by single disulfide bond bridge periplocymarin-vitamin E conjugate for liver cancer chemotherapy. Drug delivery, 24(1), 1170-1178.

• Gu, Z., Shi, X., Omari-Siaw, E., Zhu, Y., Li, H., Guo, M., ... & Xu, X. (2017). Self-microemulsifying sustained-release pellet of Ginkgo biloba extract: Preparation, in vitro drug release and pharmacokinetics study in beagle dogs. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 37, 184-193.

Conferences, Workshop & SeminarsMembers of staff who are pharmacists continue to benefit from the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programmes organized by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGh) and the Pharmacy Council.

In addition, staff benefit from Conferences and Annual General Meetings (AGMs) organized by the PSGh. The recent one was held at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana between 1st – 6th August, 2017, under the theme “Harnessing Opportunities in Pharmacy for National Economic Development”, which was attended by almost all the lecturers in the Department.

DEPARTMENT OF LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

IntroductionThe Department of Laboratory Technology which was established in 2011 runs two programmes, namely, Higher National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology and Higher National Diploma in Science and Industrial Laboratory Technology.

Accreditation was given by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) and the first batch of students enrolled in 2014.


VisionTo become a centre of excellence in training qualified and competent professionals who can easily meet the needs of current trends in the state of the art Laboratories as medical laboratory technicians, research assistants, quality control officers and laboratory equipment and consumables marketing agents.

ObjectivesThe main objective of the programs is to provide the students with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of scientific laboratory technology practices. The specific objectives are to:

• Train skilled laboratory technicians to carry out medical laboratory tests, experiments and analyses to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases;

• Equip the students with the necessary knowledge and skills in the use and maintenance of modern laboratory equipment;

• Work in and/or manage laboratories of educational institutions and science based industries;

• Manage quality control and product development units in industries.

Student PopulationThe Department has three hundred and forty-seven (347) students. Details are as found in Table 2.


Programmeme Year Male Female Total

Medical Lab. Technology

I 56 22 78

II 60 14 74

III 65 16 81

Science & Industrial Lab. Technology

I 26 13 39

II 31 13 44

III 23 8 31

Total 261 86 347

StaffingThe Department has seven (7) full-time lecturers. Details are found in the Table 2.


Table 2: Staffing

Name Qualifications Position/Rank

Amina Abubakari MSc Clinical Microbiology, KNUST, Kumasi 2006,

HOD/ Snr. Lecturer

Dr. David Azanu PhD (Analytical Chemistry), 2016, KNUST, Kumasi

Lecturer

Charles Ayensu Okai M.Sc. (Pharm. Anal.& Quality Control), KNUST Kumasi, 2007

Lecturer

Mrs Olivia Opoku Asare MPhil Chem. Path., KNUST, 2010, Lecturer

Mrs Afua Afreh Mantey MSc Biotechnology, KNUST, 2006. Lecturer

Christopher Acquah MSc Analytical Chemistry, KNUST, 2010.

Lecturer

Bempah Opoku MSc Clinical Microbiology, KNUST, 2013

Lecturer

Part-time teaching staff


Dr. Isaac Okai PhD Human Anatomy, Dalian Medical University, China, 2013

Snr Lecturer

Dr. Samuel Asamoah Sakyi

PhD Immunology KNUST, 2012 Snr Lecturer

David Ntiamoah Ofosu MSc. Molecular Haematology, University of Westminster, UK, 2013

Lecturer

Jemimah Aggrey Appiah MPhil. Pharmacology, 2015, KNUST, Kumasi

Lecturer

Yaa Adomah Aseidu MSc. Analytical Chemistry, KNUST, 2007

Lecturer

Solomon Wireko MPhil Clinical Microbiology, KNUST, 2015

Lecturer

Helena Owusu-Asante MPhil Chemical Pathology, KNUST, 2013

Lecturer

Rev. Ekow Wartamberg-Jackson

M.A Professional Counselling, Amberton University, USA, 2010

Lecturer

Mrs. Diana Abena Ajaloo MPhil Health Education & Promotion, KNUST, 2009

Lecturer

Richard Kojo Kumi MSc. Pharm. Analysis & Quality Control KNUST, 2010

Lecturer

Kwabena Asante-Adjei MPhil. Infection and Global Health, 2012, university of Liverpool, UK.

Lecturer


iii) TechniciansLinda Opponbea Amoani BSc Science Laboratory Technology,

UCC, 2010Snr Technician

Mrs Abena Kyeraa Sarpong

BSc Medical Laboratory Technology, KNUST, 2015

Snr Technician

Herbert Ekoe Dankluvi BSc Medical Laboratory Technology, Garden City University College, 2016

Snr Technician

Staff Development and RecruitmentThe following members of staff are pursuing PhD programmes (Table 3).





Charles Ayensu Okai PhD Analytical Chemistry

Universitat Rostock, Germany

2019

Amina Abubakari PhD Microbiology KNUST, Kumasi 2018

Mrs. Afua Afreh Mantey

PhD Biochemistry KNUST, Kumasi 2018

Mrs. Olivia Poku Asare

PhD Chemical Pathology

KNUST, Kumasi 2018

Challenge• Inadequate Lecturers and Technicians

• Inadequate laboratories and Laboratory equipment.

Future PlansThe Department plans to run the following programmes:

• BTech Medical Laboratory Technology

• BTech Science and Industrial Laboratory Technology

• BTech Industrial Biochemistry

• BTech Physiotherapy


Publications• Wireko S., Abubakari A and Opoku B (2017). In vitro Activities of Antimicrobial

Agents against Uropathogenic Isolates at Brong Ahafo Regional Hospital, Ghana. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 6(5): 193-201.


• Brenya R., Opoku B., Abubakari A and Wireko S (2017). Influence of Housing Design and Urbanization on Malaria Transmission in some Communities in Ashanti Region, Ghana, International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Applied Science (IJSEAS), 4(3):132-144.

• Olivia Poku Asare, Kwasi Poku Asare, Owiredu W.K.B.A., Lawrence Quaye and Afuah Afreh Mantey (2017). The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Ghanaian Psychiatrc Patients on Antipsychotic (first versus secon generation) Treatment in the Kumasi Metropoli. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing. IISTE. Vol. 42: 2422-8419.

• Amoabeng B. W., Asare P.K., Asare O. P., Moachiah M.B., Adama I., Fening K.O and Gurr G.M (2017). Pesticides Use and Misuse in Cabbage Brassica Oleraceae var. Capitata L. (Cruciferae) Production in Ghana: The influence of farmer education and training. Journalof Agriculture and Ecology International, 10 (1):1-9.

• Darko, G., Ansah, E., Faanu, A., Azanu, D., Darko, E. O., and Emi-Reynolds, G. (2017). Natural radioactivity and heavy metal concentrations in reservoirs. Pollution, 3(2): 225-241.


PROFILE OF THE FACULTY OF CREATIVE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

IntroductionThe Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology was established in 2011 to promote studies and research in the Creative Arts, Media and Technology. Since the Creative Industries are increasingly becoming important to economic growth, it is necessary that new programmes are introduced to reflect current trends. Therefore efforts have been made to mount more demand-driven programmes in line with the vision of the Technical University. In line with that mandate HND Graphic Design, HND Fashion and Textiles Marketing and HND Industrial Painting and Technology Curricular were developed by the Faculty, and are at various stages of accreditation.

Departments and programmes in the Faculty as displayed in Table 1.

Table 1: Existing programmes in the Faculty

Departments HND BTech Top Up BTech (4yrs)

Fashion Design and Textiles Studies

Existing - -

Fashion Design & Modelling

- Existing Awaiting Accreditation

Textiles Design and Technology

- - Awaiting Accreditation

Graphics Design Awaiting Accreditation

- Awaiting Accreditation

VisionTo be a centre of excellence in creative arts and technology education and training in skills and competencies for the world of work.

MissionProviding a motivating environment for teaching, research, skills and entrepreneurship training in creative arts and industry.

Management of the FacultyThe Faculty is headed by a Dean, Rev (Dr) Timothy Crentsil, who is assisted by an Assistant Registrar and an Administrative Assistant (Table 1).




Rev. (Dr.) Timothy Crentsil

PhD Art Education, KNUST, 2015

Dean / Snr. Lecturer

Fidelis Sunzuoye, FRM

MBA-Finance ( OUM, Malaysia 2013)Certified Financial Risk Manager (GARP- USA, 2014)

Assistant Registrar

Comfort Osei Bonsu BSc. M’gt Studies- UCC – 2013 Snr Administrative Assistant

Student PopulationThe Student population for the year 2016/2017 stands at six hundred and forty-nine (649) as shown in Table 3.


Programme Male Female TotalHND 1 53 77 130

HND 2 40 78 118

HND 3 35 70 105

BTech 1 6 4 10

BTech 2 1 1 2

Diploma 1 71 116 187

Diploma 2 30 67 97

Total 236 413 649

StaffingThe Faculty has thirteen (13) full time teaching staff, four (4) of whom are Senior lecturers. Three (3) of the academic staff members hold a terminal degree (PhD). Table 4 shows the staff population of the Faculty.

Table 4: Staffing

CategoryFashion Design and Textiles

Graphic Design

Industrial Painting and Technology

Total

Full-Time Lecturers 10 3 - 13

Part-Time Lecturers - - - -

Servicing Lecturers 4 - - 4

Technicians 6 - - 6

Administrative staff 2 - - 2


Promotion, Recruitment and Staff Development • One (1) senior member has been offered scholarship to pursue a PhD

programme in Art Education (with specialization in design and illustration for fashion) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Another staff member is making sturdy progress on his PhD programme in Art and Culture at the University of Education, Winneba Campus.

• Efforts are being made to sponsor additional staff to pursue PhD and Researched Master's Degree programmes.

Table 5 shows number of staff pursuing further studies.


Department PhDFashion Design and Textiles Studies 1

Graphic Desigh 1

Collaborations• On the 12th and 13th of January 2018, a collaborative visit was made to

Takoradi Technical University, Faculty of Applied Arts. The visit afforded the Dean of the Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology the opportunity to interact with the Dean and Faculty at Takoradi Technical University – Faculty of Applied Arts, best practices in teaching, research and administration in Higher Education.

• On 28th November, 2017, the Faculty met and held discussions with Bryte Africa Fashion on possible areas of collaboration to improve the Fashion Design programme, especially in the areas of runway modelling and organisation of fashion shows.

• The Faculty is collaborating with EQWiPHUBS (A Canadian Organisation) to train students in employment and work experience programmes, entrepreneurship incubation and peer exchanges.

• The Faculty initiated collaboration with IFOK (a shoemaking firm) to embark on training programmes in leatherworks with staff and students of the Fashion and Textiles Studies Department.

• The Faculty initiated collaboration with COTVET to engage informal sector workers for training through the COTVET Voucher System. The training programme will commence with Fashion Design and Sewing; others like hairdressing and cosmetology will be added in due course.

Achievements• The Faculty successfully organised the Annual Exhibition and Fashion Show

titled fashionEXPRESSION 2018. For the second time running the models


were trained by a Modelling Agency (Starladin) owned and run by an alumnus.

• The Faculty successfully introduced demand driven programmes that have greatly increased the student population and numbers to approximately Six Hundred and Fifty (650).

ChallengesSome challenges confronting the Faculty are:

• Obtaining space, equipment and facilities for teaching and learning in new Creative Art Disciplines.

• Obtaining current books, journals and library resources to facilitate, research, teaching and learning.

Future Plans• The Faculty intends to introduce new departments and demand driven

programmes at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The priority currently is to secure approval from regulatory bodies to kick start its Graphic Design programme.

• In the long term, the Faculty envisions having the full complement of all Creative Art Programmes. These programmes will be run at the Higher Diploma (HD), Bachelor of Technology (BTech) and Master of Technology (MTech) levels.

• Convert all programmes within the Faculty into Competency-Based Training (CBT) model.

Activities and EventsThe Faculty undertook the following activities and events during the year:

• Hosted the Ghana Copyright Administration – Ashanti, to present a seminar on protection of intellectual property at the New Great Hall on 9th April 2018. The seminar coincided with the launch of fashionEXPRESSION 2018.

• Participated in the Launch and related workshops of the Partnership for Applied Sciences Project (PASS) at Cape Coast Technical University from 22nd – 26th January 2018. This was a collaborative programme involving Kumasi Technical University, selected German Universities of Applied Science supported by the German Government (DAAD) and other Ghanaian Universities.

• Participated in CBT Programme Development and Green Campus Concept Workshops as part of the PASS project which took place at the Council Chamber of the Kumasi Technical University from 6th -10th November 2017.


Another PASS workshop which took place from 9th -12th October 2017 was attended by the Dean and selected staff of the Faculty.

• Inaugurated HIFAS IDCE Division at the SRC Conference Room to address part-time students’ concerns on the 22nd of November 2017.

• Launch of Clean Environment Campaign at the Faculty on 24th November 2017, during which the Dean commissioned newly acquired peddle operated dustbins (donated by HIFAS) for use by staff and students of the Faculty.

• At the start of the 2017/2018 academic year the Faculty instituted a once a week dress code for students to instill decent dressing and grooming in students. The Friday Wear Concept was also enforced to encourage use of made in Ghana clothing and promote the fashion and textiles industry in Ghana.

• All staff of the Faculty embarked on an academic retreat from the 14th -16th February 2018 for BTech Programmes Writing Workshop at the Mckeon Hotel, Kumasi.

• In order to ensure students’ compliance to semester registrations, the Faculty carried out a students’ registration audit for the first and second semesters of the 2017/2018 academic year on the 26th -31st October 2017 and 3rd -17th April 2018 respectively.

• The Dean and Heads of Department of the Faculty participated in a day’s workshop organized by the Ghana Skills Development Initiative (GSDI) III which is a collaboration between the Government of Ghana (represented by COTVET) and GIZ of the German Government on 5th June 2018.

• Dean of Faculty served as Guest Speaker at the 11th Graduation Ceremony of OYSKA Technical Institute, Kumasi (accredited by COTVET) on the theme; “Technical Education-Empowering People” on the 25th May 2018.

• The Dean and a Select team from COTVET observed WorldSkills Competition 2017 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from the 13th -20th of October 2017.

• Deans of the Faculty of Engineering and Creative Arts and Technology were nominated by the University to attend the National Conference on Technical and Vocational Education held at Capital View Hotel in Koforidua from the 13th-16th March 2018. The conference was organized by the Ministry of Education under the distinguished patronage of H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo (President of Ghana).


DEPARTMENT OF FASHION DESIGN AND TEXTILES

IntroductionThe Department of Fashion Design and Textiles Studies is the primary Department from which the Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology emerged in 2011. In 2013, the flagship programme, BTech Fashion Design and Modeling was introduced. The BTech Fashion Design and Modeling is a Three-Semester Top-Up Programme introduced to help HND Fashion and Textiles graduates have a pathway to upgrade their knowledge, skills and competencies to the degree level.

Diploma in Fashion Design and Textiles commenced two years ago. The programme was targeted at Senior High School graduates who were unable to make the grades that qualify them to pursue HND. The first batch of Diploma students graduated last academic year. The Department is collaborating with the Institute of Distance Learning and Continuing Education (IDCE) of the University to provide progression for Diploma in Fashion and Textiles graduates by introducing a Higher Diploma next academic year.

VisionTo be a centre of excellence in fashion design, modelling, textiles and garment education and related industries.

ObjectivesThe Department’s goal is to prepare students for meaningful employment and job creation in fashion, textiles and related industries to make the country self- reliant. It is intended that the programmes will achieve, among other things the following objectives:

• Provide integrated academic and liberal studies in various forms to meet the varying needs of students and society.

• Develop broad Creative Technical Education and Training in Fashion Design and Textiles.

• Develop adequate practical, entrepreneurial skills and training to enable graduates to participate fully in the social and economic development of the nation.

• Promote the study of local and international fashion and textiles as appropriate for integration into the economy of Ghana.

• Provide opportunities for supervised industrial practice (through attachments and visits) that are pertinent to the students’ field of study and professional careers.


Student PopulationStudent population for the year 2017/2018 stands at 649 as in Table 1:


Programme Male Female TotalHND 1 53 77 130

HND 2 40 78 118

HND 3 35 70 105

BTech 1 6 4 10

BTech 2 1 1 2

Diploma 1 71 116 187

Diploma 2 30 67 97

Total 236 413 649

StaffingThe Department has a staff strength of sixteen (16). Details are in Table two (2).

Table 2: Staffing

Name Qualification Position /Rank

Dr Michael Obeng Nyarko PhD Arts and Culture, UEW, 2016 HOD/Snr Lecturer

Rev (Dr.) Timothy Crentsil PhD Art Education, KNUST, 2015 Dean/Snr Lecturer

Thomas Obeng Asare MFA Textiles Design, KNUST, 2011 Snr Lecturer

Theresa Mortty – Bayuko (Mrs)

M.A. Art Educ, KNUST, 2008 Lecturer

Abena Okyerewa Siaw M.A. Art Educ, KNUST, 2009 Lecturer

Yvonne Asamoah M.Ed Home Econs, UEW, 2008 Lecturer

Peggy M. A. Howard MTech Ed Fash. Design & Textiles, UEW, Kumasi, 2011

Lecturer

Solomon Ayesu Marfo MFA Textiles Design, KNUST, 2015 Lecturer

Maud Schall M.Tech Fashion and Textiles, UEW, Winneba, 2012

Lecturer

Mohammed Ibrahim MTech. Fashion and Textiles Educ. UEW, 2016

Lecturer

Diana Oppong BSc Fashion and Textiles Design Educ., UEW, 2014

Snr Technician

Seini Yussif Abdul-Razak BSc Fashion and Textiles Educ., UEW, 2016

Snr Technician


Name Qualification Position /Rank

Agnes Annan Adjei (Mrs) HND Fashion and Textiles, Kumasi Polytechnic, 2010

Snr Technician

Ama Timpabi HND Fashion and Textiles,Kumasi Polytechnic, 2010

Snr Technician

Rowena Fatchu B.A Arts Textiles, KNUST Snr Technician

Priscilla Kobeh Diploma in Cosmetology Technician

Promotion, Recruitment and Staff Development Mr. Thomas Obeng Asare is pursuing PhD Art and Culture programme at the University of Education Winneba.

Activities and Events• The Department organized the 2017/18 Exhibitions and Fashion Show dubbed

fashionEXPRESSION 2018 to allow HND Three Fashion Design and Textiles students to showcase their final collections to the general public at the New Great Hall of the University from 5th -13th May 2018. The programme was heralded by a teaser event, ‘Atmosphere of Art’ to create awareness and to publicize the programme.

• To ensure that the department sets the pace in good grooming and decent appearance a dress code was instituted and time table was drawn for the various classes and year groups.

• The Department continues to perform numerous services within and outside the University. Some are catalogued below:

• Decoration services for congregations, matriculations, inauguration ceremonies and other official functions of the University.

• Provides expertise for the organisation of exhibitions and shows

• Training and grooming of professional models for the Fashion and Textiles Industry.

• Meeting the clothing and textiles needs of the University community and surrounding communities through its Production Unit.

• Staff and students of the Department participated in National Skills Exhibition to mark World Youth Skills Day under the theme; “Skills Development to Improve Youth Employment” This was initiated by the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) and hosted by Kumasi Technical University from 13th - 15th July, 2017. The Department organized drawing and make-up competitions as side attraction to the event.

• Some selected staff of the Department participated in Industrial Empowerment Summit on the theme: Growing from Repairs and Maintenance to Creative Product Designing Perfect Finishing – the Role


of Education Stakeholders and Local Authorities to the One District One Factory Initiative form the 14th -18th August 2017.

• The Head of Department and some selected staff of the Department participated in Competency-Based Training (CBT) Sensitization Workshop held on 21st March, 2018 at the Council Chamber, Kumasi Technical University

• The Head of Department was invited as a speaker at Youth Seminar on Trade Usefulness on the theme Career Progression Opportunities for Vocational Graduates at Opportunity Industrialization Centre (OIC), Kumasi, on 25th April, 2018.

• The Head of Department and other heads from the Faculty participated in Ghana Skills Development Initiative (GSDI) III Workshop held at the Council Chamber on the 6th of June, 2018.

• Staff of the Department participated in Assessment and Text Writing Workshop held from 12th – 13th September 2017 at the Council Chamber of Kumasi Technical University.

ChallengeThe Department has a challenge of inadequate space and facilities for teaching and learning.

Future PlansThe Department has submitted a 4-year BTech curriculum in Fashion Design and Modeling to the regulating bodies awaiting accreditation. The department is also designing curriculum for 4-year BTech in Fashion and Textiles Marketing.

The Department hopes to:

• Establish a Clothing Technology Centre, which will serve as a resources centre for garment production. There are also plans to develop new programmes in these areas; Cosmetology, Home Decor Craft (Soft Furnishings, Floral Art etc.), Art of Creative Millinery and Accessories.

• Establish a Modeling Agency to promote professional fashion in Ghana.

• Institutionalize a celebration of an Annual Fashion Week to depict both traditional and contemporary fashion to promote and preserve the Ghanaian culture.


Publications• Asare, T. O. Narh-Korley, E., Ahiabor, R. (2018). Client Deadline Approach in

the Clothing and Textiles Industries in Ghana: A Study of Kumasi Metropolis.


The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies (ISSN 2321 - 9203). Vol 6 Issue 2 (255-264).

• Ibrahim Mohammed. (2018). Concept of Islam in Fashion. International Journal of Science and Research – IJSR, Volume 7 Issue 2.

• Ibrahim, A. F., Asare, T. O., Asare, D. K. (2017). Clothing Purchasing Decision Practices of Ghanaian Homemakers: A Case Study of the Shama District of Western Region, Ghana. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations. Vol. 4, Issue 2, pp: (158-171).

DEPARTMENT OF GRAPHIC DESIGN

IntroductionThe Graphic Design Department emanated from the present Design Course component of the Fashion and Textiles Programme. It was developed to train students in the Graphic skills of Figure Drawing, Computer Aided Design, Basic Design, Pattern Drafting and Development within the HND Fashion Programme. The Department was established to meet the ever growing needs and demands for skilled and competency in human resource in the Graphic Communications Industry and practical training components of higher education. The programmes shall include Diploma, HND and BTech.

The Programme comprises modules in print media, electronic and multimedia studies, including various Computer Aided Design software, Photography, Advertising Design, Communication and Desktop Publishing. A significant landmark has been achieved with the completion of the Department’s computer laboratory to kick start its HND Graphic Design programme next academic year. Other programmes in the pipeline are Diploma in Graphic Design and Four (4) year BTech Graphic Design.

VisionTo be a centre of excellent in Graphic Communication and Design skills and competencies for the world of work.

Objectives• To train professionals with skills, competencies and knowledge in Graphic

Communication to job standards

• To provide competent human resource at the highest levels of qualification and to mentor students in intellectual and analytical skills and creative self-development.


• To give students opportunities for practical and hands-on training in skills and competencies in industry and the world of work through collaborative and demand-driven placement supervision.

• To prepare students in entrepreneurial know-how for job creation and self- employment in their chosen professions.

Students PopulationCurrently, Graphic Design has no students. However, lecturers of the Department handle design courses in the Diploma, HND and BTech Fashion Design and Textiles programmes.

StaffingThe Department has three (3) full time lecturers as shown in table 1.

Table 1: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/RankEzekiel Narh-Korley MPhil Art Education, KNUST, 2006 Coordinator /

Lecturer

Dr. Michael Ato Essuman PhD Art Education, KNUST, 2011 Dean of Student / Snr Lecturer

Emmanuel Amos M.A. Art Educ., KNUST, 2014 Lecturer

Promotion, Recruitment and Staff Development The Department is in the process of recruiting additional staff in various Graphic Design disciplines at the higher degree levels (Master’s Degree and PhD). In line with this exercise, three (3) applicants have been shortlisted and interviewed awaiting employment.

Mr. Emmanuel Amos has been offered scholarship to pursue a PhD programme in Art Education (with specialization in design and illustration) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

Challenge• Inadequate office and lecture space for administrative and teaching

purposes.

• Slow pace of work on photographic studio and other facilities for practical work.

Future PlansThe Department intends to:

• Expand the scope of programmes and specializations in response to demands of industry;


• Establish a printing house and start commercial production in the University

• Enter into collaboration with foreign educational institutions for the establishment of cutting-edge programmes for new era technology in the industry

• Collaborate with the Graphic Design industry to establish a Design Centre of Excellence for research in Graphic Design.


PublicationAsare, T. O. Narh-Korley, E., Ahiabor, R. (2018). Client Deadline Approach in the Clothing and Textiles Industries in Ghana: A Study of Kumasi Metropolis. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies (ISSN 2321 - 9203). Vol 6 Issue 2 (255-264).


PROFILE OF THE INSTITUTE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

IntroductionThe Institute for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (IEED) was created in 2007. The IEED which is now an autonomous Institute within the University was developed from Entrepreneurship course taken by all HND students. The department has since been producing students some of whom have established their own businesses.

The Institute has two (2) academic departments that run two programmes as shown in Table 1. The Institute also has a Consultancy and Business Incubation Centre (CBIC).

Table 1: Existing Programmes in the Institute

Department Programmes HND BTech (Top up) BTech (4 yr)Entrepreneurship and Finance

Entrepreneurship and Finance

Existing ExistingAwaiting Accreditation

Agropreneurship Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship

Existing -Awaiting Accreditation

VisionTo be a leader in raising graduate entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs for the socio-economic development of Ghana.

MissionTraining graduate entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs who will create innovative business ventures, provide employment for others and generate wealth for themselves and the society at large.

Management of the InstituteThe Institute is headed by a Director and assisted by a Deputy Director with the support of an Assistant Registrar. (Table 2).

Table 2: Management Staff of the Institute

Name Qualification Position/RankProf. Alexander Ayogyam

PhD (Marketing)Business School of Costa Rica,2012

Director /Associate Professor

Dr. Solomon Kwarteng Forkuoh

PhD (Innovation & Entrepreneurship), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China,2012

Deputy Director / Snr Lecturer


Maura Boansi Duffour

MBA Management & Organizational Development, KNUST, 2014

Assistant Registrar

Student PopulationThe total population of students in the Institute is One Hundred and twenty five (125), as indicated in Table 3.


Programme Male Female TotalEntrepreneurship and Finance 63 30 93

Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship 22 7 29

Consultancy and Business Incubation Centre

- 3 3

Total 85 40 125

StaffingThe Institute has seventeen (17) full-time lectures. Five (5) of these lecturers are PhD holders. There are two (2) Associate Professors and nine (9) Senior Lecturers, as indicated in (Table 4).

Table 4: Staffing

Category Entrepreneurship and Finance

Agropreneurship Consultancy and Business Incubation Centre

Total

Full-Time Lecturers

11 3 3 17

Servicing Lecturers

2 1 - 3

Administrative staff

2 - -- 2

Promotion, Recruitment and Staff DevelopmentCurrently, ten (10) members of staff are pursuing doctorate degrees (Table 5).

Table 5: Members of staff pursuing further studies

Department PhD MastersEntrepreneurship and Finance 7 1

Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship 1

Consultancy and Business Incubation Centre 2


CollaborationsThe Institute still collaborates with the following organizations:

• Kumah Farms Complex

• MenaAdoma Farms

• Akate Farms & Trading Co. Ltd

• Topman Farms Ltd

• Multinak

• Bemcom Youth Enterprises Skills Training Center

• Rural Enterprise Programme

• Venture Capital

ChallengesSome of the challenges the Institute faces are:

• Inadequate funding for students’ businesses

• Insufficient offices for staff of the various departments in the Institute.

• Inadequate space for incubation centres

Future PlansThe Institute plans to:

• Collect data on past students, and create a network to help those who need special counseling to establish their own businesses.

• Solicit funds from some organisations such as National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Plan (NEIP), NGOs to organize seminars to upgrade the skills of those who are into their own business.

• Continue to organize a fund raising dinner to support Students’ Venture Creation as a Revolving Fund in the Institute.


DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FINANCE

IntroductionThe Entrepreneurship and Finance Department is one of the departments under the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (IEED). It handles all Entrepreneurship education programmes which include:

• BTech Entrepreneurship

• HND Entrepreneurship and Finance

VisionTo be a centre of excellence for equipping students with entrepreneurial acumen for job creation.


• Reduce unemployment by inculcating students with entrepreneurial skills to start and run businesses.

• Create linkages between students and the corporate world for hands-on training.

Student PopulationThe student population of the Department stands at One Hundred and Thirteen (113) Details is in Table 1.



HND 2 19 12 31

HND 3 25 12 37

BTech 1 10 0 10

BTech 2 10 0 10

TOTAL 83 30 113

StaffingThe Department has ten (10) staff members. Table 2 shows the staff strength.


Table 2: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/RankDr. Solomon Kwarteng Forkuoh

PhD Innovation & Entrepreneurship, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China, 2016

HOD /Snr. Lecturer

Prof. Alexander Ayogyam PhD Marketing, Business School of Costa Rica, 2011

Director (IEED) /Associate Professor

Prof. Gabriel Dwomoh PhD Human Resource Management, Business School of Costa Rica, 2012

Director (IRID)/Associate Professor

Dr. Joseph Yensu PhD Finance, Southampton University, UK, 2014

Deputy Director, IAIL / Snr Lecturer

Dr Abraham Osei PhDInnovation & Entrepreneurship, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China, 2017

Snr Lecturer

Dr Charles Akomea Bonsu

PhD (Management), Business School of Costa Rica, 2015

Snr Lecturer

Anthony Kusi MSc Economics, University of NAT & International Economics, Bulgaria, 1991

Snr Lecturer

Eric Edwin Owusu * MBA Strategic & Consultancy Management, Paris School of Management , France, 2008

Snr Lecturer

Edmond Oppong- Peprah*

MSc Development Planning and Management, KNUST, 2007

Lecturer

William Ansah Appienti* MSc Economics and Public Policy, University of Hull, 2005

Lecturer

Mrs. Lydia Asare-Kyire* MSc Development Policy Planning, KNUST, 2008

Lecturer

Mrs. Priscilla Boaitey BA Mgt Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, 2016

Senior Administrative Assistant

* On Study leave

Staff Development and RecruitmentCurrently four (4) staff members are pursuing PhD programmes (Table 3).



Name Programme andField of Study


Expected Yearof Completion

William Ansah Appienti

PhD Management Science & Engineering

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China

2018

Mrs Lydia Asare Kyire

PhD Management Science & Engineering


2018

Priscilla Boaitey

MBA Human Resource Management

Valley View University, Ghana

2018

Edmond Oppong Peprah



2018

Activities and Events

Outreach Programmemes/Extension ServicesIn an attempt to increase student intake, the Department engaged in radio advertisements and also embarked on an outreach programme (mobile / on the spot admission) at Kuntenase in Bosomtwe District, Trabuom, Nkawie, Toase, and Jachie Pramso.

Specifically, the Department visited St. Georges Senior High School, Kuntanse; Afia Kobi Senior High School, Trabuom; Osei Tutu Senor High School, Kumasi; Nkawie Senior High School, Nkawie; Toase Senior High School, Toase; Mpasatia Senior High School, Toase; Jachie Pramso Senior High, School, Jachie.

The Department collaborated with:

• African-German Entrepreneurship Academy (AGEA).

• EQWiPHUBS to construct an incubation centre for students' businesses.

Challenges• Inadequate office space for lecturers

• Inadequate space to establish incubation centres

• Lack of transportation to convey student to their business and consulting centres.


Future PlansThe department intends to:

• Run BTech Entrepreneurship and Finance (CBT based)

• Run BTech Small Business Management(CBT based)

• Continue to raise funds from individuals, especially, entrepreneurs and corporate bodies for the construction of structures to help the running of students’ Ventures at its new site at Piase in the Bosomtwe District in the Ashanti Region.

DEPARTMENT OF AGROPRENEURSHIP

IntroductionThe Agropreneurship Department of the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development was established in 2012. The department currently runs two programmes, HND Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship; and (ii) a Diploma in Agribusiness and Finance, which is run in collaboration with the Institute of Distance Education, IDCE.

The HND programme commenced in the 2016/17 academic year while the Diploma program has been running for the past four years. These programs have been designed to transform agricultural education in Ghana and strategically position students with the capacity to establish their own agribusinesses and also act as intrapreneurs in the organizations they may work with.

VisionTo be a centre of excellence for training highly skilled agribusiness graduates and professionals.

ObjectivesThe main objective of the establishment of the department is to produce graduates who have been adequately exposed to both theoretical and practical agribusiness and postharvest technology knowledge sufficient to become agribusiness entrepreneurs. The programme has the following specific objectives:

• To train and produce graduates with in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in general agriculture as a field of study.

• To train young graduates to develop a positive mind set and business orientation that can transform agricultural practice in Ghana.

• To equip graduates with requisite entrepreneurial skills needed to establish and manage a new agribusiness venture.


• To help graduates examine the proper use of scarce resources for the betterment of the organization they will work for.

• To offer demand driven agribusiness consultancy services to agribusiness enterprises, farmer based organizations, agriculture cooperatives, etc.

Student PopulationThere are currently a total of twenty-nine (29) students studying HND Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship programme as shown in Table 1.



HND 2 14 4 18

TOTAL 22 7 29

StaffingThe department has three (3) lecturers; details are found in Table 1.

Table 1: Staffing

Name Qualification Postion/Rank

Opoku Mensah Stephen MPhil. Agribusiness, University of Ghana, Ghana, 2007

HOD / Snr. Lecturer

Kwame Zu Seyram Anthony

MPhil. Post-Harvest Technology, University of Ghana, Ghana, 2010

Snr. Lecturer

Dr Margaret Aba Sam Hagan

PhD. Meat Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2017

Lecturer

Staff Development and RecruitmentMr Stephen Opoku Mensah is pursuing a PhD in Agribusiness at University of Ghana, Legon. He is expected to complete in 2018. The department would need to recruit at least two more staff to augment the current staff strength to meet the expected increase in credit hours as from the 2018/19 academic year.

Activities and Events• The department is still awaiting the approval of the 4-Year Bachelor

of Technology (BTech) syllabus in Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship programme from National Accreditation Board.

• The department has signed a MoU with MBC – Africa, an international NGO, to collaborate and work on a number of agribusiness related programmes


including training for the youth, capacity building of agribusiness entrepreneurs, agribusiness projects, etc.

• The department is working feverishly to get a 5-acre plot at Piase to be allocated exclusively for practical training. A proposal has been submitted to the Works and Physical Development office for technical advice and other services.

ChallengesThe Department has a number of challenges. These include:

• The need to recruit additional staff, especially now that the HND Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship programme has commenced.

• Urgent need to develop training facilities and sites for practical lessons for the HND and Diploma students. This is because practical lessons are an integral and critical component of the training programme.

• The need for management to urgently release funds for the establishment and development of the practical training sites and also recruit a farm manager or field assistant who will assist students in practical training as well as manage the facilities.

Future PlansThe Agropreneurship department has a number of plans designed to fulfil its mandate both to the University and the community as a whole. A summary of proposed plans include the following:

• Dialoguing with management of Kumasi Technical University to release funds for the establishment of practical training fields for students at the Piase site.

• Establishing commercial agribusiness projects that will generate income for the department, the School and also serve as practical training sites and generate income for the University.

• Delivering agribusiness consultancy services in collaboration with both public and private sector agencies.

• Organizing periodic seminars for agribusiness entrepreneurs in and around the Ashanti Region.

• Collaborating with industry and well-established agribusiness companies to commence with practical training programme and vacation attachment for students. This would be done through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the identified partners.


CONSULTANCY AND BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTRE

Introduction The Consultancy and Business Incubation Centre (CBIC) was established to help train students, individuals, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and corporate bodies to render consultancy service and offer managerial advice.

It also has the responsibility of supervising students’ consulting and new venture course in the Department.

VisionTo be an international resource centre for business development and wealth creation.

ObjectivesThe objectives of the centre is to:

• Offer counseling to students who want to opt for self-employment after graduation;

• Nurture startups who require training and facilities till they are ready to hatch out;

• Offer door-to-door consultancy services to small scale enterprises and the business community as a whole;

• Organise public lectures and educate the public on entrepreneurship and enterprise development.

StaffingThe Department has four (4) full-time lecturers. Table 1 shows the details.

Table 1: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/RankEric Edwin Owusu*

MBA - Strategic and Consultancy Management, Paris Graduate School of Management, 2008

HOD/ Snr Lecturer

Dr. Daniel Ofori

PhD Industrial Economics, Wuhan Technical University, China, 2016

Deputy Director (IDCE) / Snr Lecturer

Francis Boadu* Mphil. Strategic Management and Management Consulting, KNUST, Ghana, 2009

Snr Lecturer

Thomas Korankye*

MSc Finance, University of Skovde, Sweden, 2006, MSc International Fisheries Management,University of Tromsoe, Norway, 2008

Snr Lecturer

*On study leave


Staff Development The Department embarks on staff development and currently three (3) staff members are pursuing PhD programme as shown in Table 2.


Name Programme andField of Study


Expected Yearof Completion

Francis Boadu PhD, Management Management

University of Electronic Science & Technology of China (UESTC)

2021

Thomas Korankye

PhD, Financial Planning

Texas Tech University, USA

2019

Mr. Eric Edwin Owusu

PhD, Entrepreneurial Management

Business University of Costa Rica

2018

Activities and EventsAn orientation was organized for students to expose them to all the rudiment of consulting and new venture project especially the second and third year students (both Entrepreneurship and Finance and Agropreneurship) who were then joining the exercise in the early part of the first semester.

On-Going Activities• Follow-up on efforts to market and link CBIC to funding agencies.

• The Centre is currently working to organize an Entrepreneurship Seminar for Old students (EFSAG) to upgrade their knowledge and skills especially those running their own businesses which will be followed by Fund Raising Dinner to mobilise funds for the students’ businesses.

• The Centre is currently working on research project titled “The impact of consulting for small and medium scale enterprises module of the entrepreneurship and finance program of Kumasi Technical University”.

ChallengeOffice allocated to the centre is too small for effective work to generate income as expected of any service centre.

Future PlanThe Centre plans to:

• Put measures in place to collect data on our old students to help those who need special counselling to be able to establish their own businesses in the face of the increasing problem of graduate unemployment and also solicit funds from some organisations such as National Entrepreneurship and


Innovation Plan (NEIP), NGOs to organize seminars to upgrade those who are into their own business.

• Transform the Centre into income generation facility aside the monitoring of students’ activities through the rendering of consultancy services to the business community.

• Have a well-equipped incubation centre to offer access to practical entrepreneurship training and demonstration to students.

• Intensify the outreach program of the Institute for secondary schools to re-orient them about entrepreneurship and its related fields and its relevance to economic development.


PublicationDaniel Ofori, and George Asumadu, (2017), Foreign Direct Investment, Trade and Economic Growth in Ghana: An Empirical Analysis, International Research Journal of Finance and Economics ISSN 1450-2887 Issue 159 January, 2017


PROFILE OF THE INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE LEARNING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

IntroductionThe Institute of Distance Learning and Continuing Education (IDCE) was established in June 2011 to:.

• Make it possible to reach students who cannot get to a college;

• Lend itself to part-time education so that students are not taken out of the work place in order to study;

• Allow economies, in part by avoiding the need for new buildings including housing for students.

The Institute comprises four (4) divisions, namely:

• Distance Learning Division

• Parallel Programmes Division

• Technician and Non-Tertiary Programmes Division

• Continuous Professional Development Division

The existing Divisions/Programmes are found in the Tables below.

Table 1: Existing programmes (Distance Learning Division)

Department Programme Diploma HND BTech (Top-UP)

BTech (4Year)

Distance Learning Division

Computerized Accounting

Existing - - -

Accounting with Computing

- Existing ExistingAwaiting Accreditation

Marketing- Existing


Civil Engineering- Existing


Electrical & Electronic Engineering

- ExistingAwaiting Accreditation

Building Technology


Applied Statistics- Existing


Estate Management

- Existing - -


Fashion Design and Modelling


Entrepreneurship- Existing


Table 2: Existing programmes (Parallel Programme Division)

Department Programme HND (Parallel)

BTech (Top-Up)

BTech (4 yr)

Parallel Programme Division

Accounting With Computing

ExistingExisting


Accountancy Existing

Entrepreneurship ExistingExisting


Hotel Catering & Institutional Management

Existing

Marketing Existing Existing Awaiting Accreditation

Secretaryship & Management Studies

Existing- -

Purchasing & Supply Existing

Procurement Management


Civil Engineering- Existing


Chemical Engineering- Existing


Electrical/Electronic Engineering


Building Technology- Existing


Estate Management- Existing


Fashion Design and Modelling


Applied Statistics- Existing



Table 3: Existing programmes (Technician & Non-Tertiary Programmes Division)

Department Programme

Diploma TechnicianTechnician & Non-Tertiary Programmes Division

Statistical Sciences Motor Vehicle 1

E-Marketing Motor Vehicle 2

Computerized Accounting Motor Vehicle 3

Procurement & Materials Management Mechanical Engineering 1

Banking Technology and Accounting Mechanical Engineering 2

Business Administration Mechanical Engineering 3

Information Technology Construction Technician Course 1

Web Application and Database Mgt. Construction Technician Course 2

Hardware and Networking Construction Technician Course 3

Library & Information Science

Data Science

Electrical/ Electronic Engineering

Fashion Design & Textiles

Table 4: Existing programmes (Continuous Professional Development Division)

Department ProgrammeContinuous Professional Development Division

Professional Diploma in Computerized Accounting

Professional Diploma in E-Marketing

Professional Diploma in Procurement

Professional Diploma in Data Science

Professional Diploma in Management Science

Professional Diploma in Library & and Information Science

VisionTo be a centre of excellence in the delivery of technical education and professional training in a formal and virtual environment.

MissionProviding opportunity for people to learn at a time, place or pace which satisfies their circumstances.


Management of InstituteThe Institute is headed by a Director, who is assisted by a Deputy Director and an Assistant Registrar. This is shown on Table 5.

Table 5: Management Staff of the Institute


Dr. Alfred Sarbah

PhD Management Science and Engineering. University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 2015

Director/ Snr Lecturer

Dr. Daniel Ofori

PhD Industrial Economics. Wuhan University of Technology China, 2015

Deputy Director/ Head, Parallel Programmes Division / Snr Lecturer

Gilbert Amoako

MBA Accounting, UCC - 2010 Head, Distance Learning Programmes / Lecturer

Wilson Nimsaah

MBA Marketing , KNUST - 2009 Head, Non-Tertiary/ Snr Lecturer

Dr EbenezerBonyah*

PhD Applied Mathematics, KNUST, 2014

Head, Continuous Professional Development Division/ Snr Lecturer

Samuel Atuahene

MPhil (Business Administration, Accounting), 2014

Head of Examinations, Parallel Programmes / Lecturer

Mr. Johnson Addai- Asante

MPhil Economics , UCC 2010 Examination Officer, Professional Programmes /Lecturer

Miss Abena Okyerewaa Siaw

MFA, Textiles Design KNUST – 2017

Examination Officer, Technician and Non- Tertiary Programmes Division / Lecturer

Mrs. Sarah Agbogla

MBA Strategic Management, KNUST, Kumasi, 2014

Assistant Registrar

Mr. Daniel Amoanyi

ICA Ghana, 2016 Accountant

Mavis Amoako Attah

DBS Secretarial, Kumasi Polytechnic

Senior Clerk

* On leave of absence

Student PopulationThe Institute has a total student population of 5,238. The current student numbers are as shown in Table 6.



Programme Male Female TotalDiploma Programmes 1161 746 1907

Certificate II Programmes 3 39 42

Technician Programmes 127 2 129

Professional Diploma Programmes 148 109 257

Bachelor of Technology (Top-up) 557 267 824

Higher National Diploma (Part-Time) 254 304 558

Sunyani Centre 439 154 593

Bolgatanga Centre 73 28 101

Cape Coast Centre 62 39 101

Tamale Centre 79 10 89

Takoradi Centre 466 128 594

Koforidua Centre 39 4 43

Total 3408 1830 5238

CollaborationsThe Institute has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tema Technical Institute and St. James Seminary Secondary School to use their premises as Distant Learning Centres for the University.

The Institute is in the process of signing a Memorandum of Understanding with PRECEVID to run Diploma in Hotel Catering and Institutional Management.

The Institute has entered into collaborative agreements with Sunyani, Cape Coast, Takoradi, and Tamale Technical Universities and Bolgatanga Polytechnic to run KsTU programmes.

The Continuous Professional Development Division of the Institute collaborates with the University’s Business Development Centre to organize short courses for professionals and the general public. It also collaborates with Professional bodies such as the ACCA, ICSM, CIM, CIPS, CIBGH, CILT and ICA..

ChallengesThis young and vibrant Institute is faced with the following challenges:

• Inadequate logistics to aid in its running;

• Inadequate office space to cater for all its divisions and registry;

• Excessive noise making on campus during lecture time;

• Inadequate number of lecture halls and teaching aids;

• Inadequate supporting staff.


Future PlansThe Institute is:

• Collaborating with ACCA to mount its programme on campus.

• Carrying out marketing campaigns to enroll more students after the re-launch of its professional programmes.

• Seeking accreditation for its Distance Learning Centres to provide Distance Learning programmes for external students.

DISTANCE LEARNING DIVISION

IntroductionThe Kumasi Technical University has embarked on ‘Distance Learning’ mode of delivery intended to favor those students who may not be available to take courses on full time or part time (evening and weekends) basis. The Division is in charge of distance learning programmes. Currently, it runs B.Tech, HND, Diploma and Professional Diploma programmes on the campuses of six other Technical Universities and one Polytechnic. These institutions are Takoradi Technical University, Koforidua Technical University, Cape Coast Technical University, Sunyani Technical University, Tamale Technical University and Bolgatanga Polytechnic.

The Division is currently engaged in negotiations with other institutions to collaborate with them in the running of some of the University Programmes.

The Division has also entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Tema Technical Institute (TTI) to use their premsies as one of its distance learning centers in the Greater Accra Region. This will take off early next year.

VisionTo be a centre for making tertiary education accessibble to all no matter where they may be found.

ObjectivesThe objectives of the Division are to:

• Open more distance learning centres in the regions to make our programmes easily assessable.

• Train students who want to go into direct employment and to take up such employment and perform creditably in the positions they may occupy.


Student PopulationThe current student population is one thousand, one hundred and twenty (1,120) as shown Table 1.


Institution Programme Male Female Total

Takoradi Technical University

BTech Accounting with Computing (Top Up) 117 80 197

BTech Building Technology (Top Up) 30 15 45

BTech Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Top Up)

150 9 159

BTech Fashion (Top Up) 10 18 28

BTech Marketing (Top Up) 50 44 94

BTech Statistics (Top Up) 26 8 34

HND Estate Management 30 7 37

Sunyani Technical University

BTech Accounting with Computing (Top Up) 130 85 215HND Accounting with Computing 106 80 186Professional Diploma in Computerised Accounting

67 30 97

Diploma in Computised Accounting 60 16 76

Diploma in Banking Technology and Accounting

15 4 19

Koforidua Technical University

BTech Applied Statistics 40 3 43

Cape Coast Technical University

BTech Accounting with Computing 52 22 74

BTech Civil Engineering 19 8 27

Tamale Technical University

BTech Accounting with Computing 70 19 89

Bolgatanga Polytechnic

BTech Accounting with Computing 36 20 56BTech Procurement 30 7 37Professional Diploma in Management Science

6 2 8

Total 747 373 1120

StaffingThe Division is headed Mr. Gilbert Amoako with administrative support from the IDCE administrative staff.


Future PlansThe Department intends to

• Synchronize the programmes on the "satellite" campuses with those at the University.

• Extend such agreements with other institutions to use their facilities as Distance Learning Centres where BTech programmes unique to Kumasi Technical University would be run in collaboration with other sister universities and polytechnics with certificates awarded by the Kumasi Technical University.

Activities of Academic StaffDetails of engagements of staff in the Division can be found in the departments they belong to.

PARALLEL DIVISION

IntroductionThe Division was established to run programmes that the regular departments of the University are running on parallel basis; that is evening and weekend part-time programmes. The Division admits also students who did not meet the cut-off point for regular programmes and the numerous working community who because of their work schedules are unable to join the regular programmes. Graduates however obtain the same qualification.

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Programmes• Accounting with Computing• Marketing• Procurement Management• Civil Engineering• Chemical Engineering• Electrical & Electronic Engineering• Entrepreneurship & Finance• Applied Statistics • Building Technology• Estate Management

• Fashion Design and Modelling


Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes• Accounting with Computing• Accountancy• Marketing• Entrepreneurship• Secretaryship & Management Studies• Purchasing & Supply• Electrical & Electronic Engineering• Computer Science• Hotel Catering & Institutional Management

• Fashion Design

VisionTo be a centre of possibilities for students who are not able to take part in the regular programmes of the University.

ObjectiveTo generate income to support the development of the Technical University through the delivery of competitive and market-driven programmes to students who are not able to take part in the regular programmes of the Univesity.

Student PopulationThe Department has a total student population of One Thousand Three Hundred and Eighty Two (1, 382) as indicated in Table 1.


Course Male Female Total

BTech Accounting with Computing (Top-up) 245 128 373

BTech Marketing (Top-up) 69 44 113

BTech Procurement (Top-up) 67 60 127

BTech Civil Engineering (Top-up) 35 5 40

BTech Electrical Engineering (Top-up) 50 1 51

BTech Applied Statistics (Top-up) 17 2 19

BTech Estate Management (Top-up) 21 10 31

BTech Building Technology (Top-up) 27 12 39

BTech Entrepreneurship (Top-up) 20 0 20

BTech Fashion (Top-up) 6 5 11

HND Accounting with Computing (Evening) 65 36 101

HND Accounting with Computing (Weekend) 44 36 80


Course Male Female TotalHND Accountancy(Evening) 9 11 20

HND Purchasing and Supply (Evening) 48 33 81

HND Secretaryship and Management Studies (Evening) 3 17 20

HND Secretaryship and Management Studies (Weekend) 1 70 71

HND Marketing (Evening) 29 25 54

HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Evening) 35 0 35

HND Hotel Catering & Institutional Mgt (Evening) 2 45 47

HND Fashion (Evening) 18 31 49

Total 811 571 1382

StaffingThe division is headed by Dr Daniel Ofori with administrative support from the staff of the Institute.

ChallengesThis young and vibrant institute is faced with the following challenges:

• Excessive noise making on campus during lecture periods in the evenings and weekends.

• Poor sanitation of classrooms and washrooms, posing health hazards to students.

• Inadequate logistics such as computers.

• Inadequate number of lecture halls and teaching aids such as projectors;

• Inadequate supporting staff.

Future PlansThe following programmes also are underway to be introduced into the Institute of Parallel Programme Division:

• MTech in Industrial Economics

• BTech Management Science

• BTech Development Management

• BTech Management with Computing

• BTech Technology Management


TECHNICIAN AND NON-TERTIARY PROGRAMMES DIVISION

IntroductionIn September 2007 the Part-Time Coordinating Unit was renamed Technician and Non-Tertiary Programmes Division. All the non-tertiary programmes were put together and placed under this unit in September 2011. With its new responsibility, the Unit was given the status of a Division and placed under the Institute of Distance Learning and Continuing Education. In September 2013, it once again became necessary to place more non-tertiary programmes under the Division. To get the students on these programmes to identity properly with the Division, the name was thus changed to Technician and Non-Tertiary Programmes Division.

Currently, a proposal is in place to rename the Division ‘Diploma and Technician Programme Division’.

Vision To be a centre of opportunities for adding value to qualifications of applicants who do not qualify to pursue tertiary programmes.

Objectives The objectives of the Division are as follows:

• No application for admission to the University should be rejected since the Division has places for all manner of applicants.

• Graduates from the Division should be well equipped to pursue further studies.

• Students from the Division who want to go into direct employment should be well-equipped to take up such employment and perform creditably in the positions they may occupy.

Student PopulationThe division has a total student population of two thousand and seventy-eight (2,078) as shown in Table 1.



Intermediate Catering 2 38 40

Intermediate Fashion 1 1 2Motor Vehicle Technician Part 1 2 0 2Motor Vehicle Technician Part 2 4 0 4

Motor Vehicle Technician Part 3 10 0 10


Mechanical Engineering Technician Part 1 5 0 5



Electrical Engineering Technician Part 3 8 0 8



Construction Technician Course 1 20 0 20



Access Course 9 16 25

Diploma in Banking and Small Management 8 12 20

Diploma in Banking Technology and Finance 9 0 9

Diploma in Business Administration 45 135 180

Diploma in Computerised Accounting 27 22 49

Diploma in Electricals and Electronic Engineering 86 2 88

Diploma in Electronic Marketing 84 72 156

Diploma in Fashion and Textiles Studies 304 143 447

Diploma in Hardware and Networking 0 1 1

Diploma in Health Statistics 148 110 258

Diploma in Information Technology 171 9 180

Diploma in Library and Information Science 32 18 50

Diploma in Procurement and Materials Management 80 51 131

Diploma in Public Relations 10 0 10

Diploma in Web Application and Database 148 155 303

Diploma in Agribusiness and Finance 12 4 16

TOTAL 1328 750 2,078

StaffingThe Division is headed by Mr. Wilson Nimsaah. Currently, it engages the services of lecturers from various faculties of the University and also part time lecturers from outside the University and administrative support from the Institute.

Activities and Events• The Division conducted inspection and assessment of the Presbyterian

Centre for Vocational Instructors’ Development (PRECEVID).

• The Department conducted the May/June 2018 Technical Examination Series for TEU and NABPTEX.


ChallengesThe following challenges have been identified at the Division.

• The Division lacks adequate lecture rooms.

• The few lecture rooms allocated to the Division are scattered so it makes monitoring difficult.

• Student enrolment keeps reducing.

Future PlansThe Division is putting plans in place to:

• Get more students to enroll onto various programmes in the Division.

• Take on board more Diploma programmes.

Activities of Academic StaffDetails of engagements of staff in the Division can be found in their mother departments.

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES DIVISION

IntroductionThe Division was created as a platform for the continuous training and re-training of students and professionals in the area of business and commerce to serve the needs of industries.

The following programmes are run in the Division.

• Professional Diploma in Computerized Accounting

• Professional Diploma in E-Marketing

• Professional Diploma in Procurement

• Professional Diploma in Management Science

• Professional Diploma in Library & Information Science

• Professional Diploma in Banking Technology & Finance

• Professional Diploma in Banking & Small Business Management


VisionTo become a Center of Excellence in the training of professionals and students in the area of business and commerce.

ObjectiveThe Objectives of the Division is to:

• Provide training for students and professionals in their chosen professions in business and commerce.

• Provide support in the area of continuous training for professionals in current trends in the areas of business and commerce.

• Serve as a liaison between academic departments and the various professional bodies in accrediting the academic programmes by the professional bodies.

Student PopulationCurrent student population in the Professional Division as shown in Table 1.



Prof. Dip. Computerized Accounting 99 69 168

Prof. Dip. E-Marketing 12 10 22

Prof. Dip. Procurement 44 38 82

Prof. Dip. Management Science 6 13 19

Prof. Dip. Information Science 14 6 20

Prof. Dip. Banking Technology & Finance 15 6 21

Prof. Dip. Diploma in Banking & Small Business Mgt.

2 5 7

Total 192 147 339

StaffingDr. Alfred Sarbah is the Acting Head for the Division.

Future PlansThe Division plans to:

• Collaborate with the various professional bodies in making Kumasi Technical University an accredited learning centre for the delivery of the various professional programmes.


• Position the Division to eventually serve as a consulting centre in the delivery of training and also provide solutions to the needs of business and other allied areas in industry.

Activities of Academic StaffDetails of engagements of staff in the Division can be found in their mother departments.


PROFILE OF INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT

IntroductionThe Institute of Research, Innovation and Development (IRID) was in 2015 carved out of the School of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation (SGSRI) to enable the Institute concentrate on Research, Innovation, Publications, and Development in and outside the University. The Institute presently has one department under its outfit known as the Social Science Department.

VisionTo become a world class centre of excellence in applied research, innovation and development.

MissionEnhancing collaboration with industry to undertake innovative applied research, developmental activities and consultancy services for public and private sector institutions.

StaffingThe Institute is headed by a Director with a staff strength of eleven (11) as in Table 1.

Table 1; Members of staff of the Institute

Name Qualification Position/RankProf. Gabriel Dwomoh

PhD (Human Resource Management) UNEM, Costa Rica, 2012

Director/AssociateProfessor

Dr. Addo Koranteng

PhD Forest Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 2016

Deputy Director & Head of Social Science Division / Snr. Research Fellow

Dr. John Agyei PhD Geography & Resource Development, University of Ghana, 2012

Snr Research Fellow

Dr. Smart A Sarpong

PhD Mathematical Statistics, KNUST 2015

Snr. Research Fellow

Dr. Bismark Q. Parker

PhD Soil Science, KNUST, 2016 Snr Research Fellow

Emmanuel Sefa Owusu

MBA Innovation Mgt., CoventryUniversity UK, 2007

Snr Research Fellow


Michael Asamoah-Boaheng

MPhil Mathematical Statistics,KNUST, 2014

Research Fellow

Nana Akwasi Osei Bonsu

MSc Development Policy &Planning, KNUST, 2014

Research Fellow

Raymond Akantege MSc Development Management, KNUST, 2015

Research Fellow

Esinu Adzo Selasse MBA Strategic Management, KNUST, 2009; Professional Certificate (IHRMP), 2018

Snr. Assistant Registrar

Staff Development and RecruitmentThe Institute embarks on staff development and currently two (2) staff members are pursuing PhD programmes (Table 3).

Table 3 staff members pursuing further studies




Michael Asamoah-Boaheng

PhD Health Statistics

University of New Foundland, Canada

2020

Edmund Ayesu PhD Statistics University of South Africa, South Africa

2018

CollaborationThe Institute is still in collaboration with:

• Ghana Police Service to turn their data into meaningful policy framework to assist the police in their security assignments.

• Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana to build their capacities and to assist them to source for funding for various developmental projects and activities in the Central Region: Awutu Senya East Municipal Assembly, Mfantseman Municipal Assembly, Gomoa West District Assembly, Ekumfi District Assembly, Afutu Municipal Assembly, Denkyira East Assembly and Agona East; Upper East:Garu – Tempane District, Nabdam Distruict, Bolgatanga Municipal, Kassena Nankana Municipal, Kassena Nankana West, Busa North District, Bongo District, Builsa South District, Talensi District, Bawku West District, Binduri District, Bawku Municipal and Bawku West District; Ashanti Region: Ejisu Municipal, Amansie East District, Agogo Municipal and Asokore Mampong and Western Region: Sekondi – Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly and Elembele District Assembly.

• Non-Governmental Organizations: Association of Small Scale Industries-Ashanti, Bosomtwe Farmers based Organisation (FBO), United Purpose and TRIAS.


• Foreign University: Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (EUSD) in Brandenburg-Germany.

Activities and EventsThe Institute Responded to the under listed Calls and Proposals and is waiting for positive responses:

• Government of Ghana - UNICEF Wash Programme for MMDAS. IRID and Officers of the following MMDAs developed full proposal and duly submitted them. Central Region: Awutu Senya East Municipal Assembly, Mfantseman Municipal Assembly, Gomoa West District Assembly, Ekumfi District Assembly, Afutu Municipal Assembly, Denkyira East Assembly and Agona East; Upper East:Garu – Tempane District, Nabdam Distruict, Bolgatanga Municipal, Kassena Nankana Municipal, Kassena Nankana West, Busa North District, Bongo District, Builsa South District, Talensi District, Bawku West District, Binduri District, Bawku Municipal and Bawku West District

• OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID). IRID and Officers of the Agona East Districts are finalizing this proposal for onward submission.

• European Commission (EU): Promoting Local Economic Development In Ghana. IRID and Officers of the Sekondi – Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly have finished and submitted the final proposal.

• The Canada-IFC Partnership Framework. Elembele District Assembly and IRID have developed a proposal which has been forwarded to the funding agency.

• European Union CSO-RSE – Civil Society Organisations in Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development. United Purpose (an NGO) and its Belgian partner- TRIAS, Ghana are working with IRID have submitted the full proposal.

• ERASMUS+ International Credit Mobility. Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (EUSD) and the IRID - Kumasi Technical University jointly applied and waiting for a positive response.

• The Business Sector Advocacy Challenge (BUSAC) fund. IRID is working with Association of Small Scale Industries-Ashanti and Bosomtwe Farmers based Organisation (FBO) to access this fund.

• Teaching: IRID Staff serves as lecturers in Research Methodology, Statistics and Biology in regular programs of the University.

ChallengesNotwithstanding all the effort to deliver on the mandate of the Institute, the following are some challenges are impeding smooth work.


• Transportation. The nature of IRID’s job demands prompt responses to impromptu journeys. IRID has failed to meet some deadlines and is unable to take advantages of many opportunities due to this.

• Remuneration for Contacts and link men. Sourcing for funds and response to calls are cliché thing. To win most of these calls, it necessitate that, one gets an insider or contact person. IRID has no Institutional budget operated at the institute as pertained in other faculties to meet its many obligations.

• Delay in Travel Claims. Officers of IRID are always on the move and have to self-sponsor their journeys before they are reimbursed. The reimburse process takes a relatively long time. This is having a serious toll on Officers. An Institute Accountant would promptly solve this recurring problem.

Future PlansThe Institute is working on:

• A policy publication on productivity in Agriculture to support on – going policy advocacy on agricultural development in Ghana.

• Organizing and coordinating seminar on Project Work for final year students of the University.

• Tracer Study II: Kumasi Technical University

• Profile and Data Management System for Kayayei Phenomenon in Ghana

• Capacity Building (KsTU) Staff

• Capacity Building (external)

• Hotels, Catering and Chop Bars Operators

• Churches and Ministries

• Christian Mothers Association

• MMDA’s & Statutory Governmental Institutions

• Development of Study Programs:

• Environmental Management Information Technology

• Remediation Technology for Soil and Environmental Management (RETSEM)

• Certificate Program in 3D Medical Diagnostics (CMD1)

• Standard of Living Report on KsTU Students

• Job Vacancies Report in Ghana

• Waste Collection in Kumasi Metropolis


• Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) and Foreign Nationals in Retail Business in Ghana

• Hand washing Infrastructure in Basic and Pre-Schools

• Procurement of Goods and Services by Students Organizations

• Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation in marginalized sub groups in the Kumasi Metropolis

• REDD+ and Small Scale Mining menace in Ghana.


Publications• Dwomoh, G. & Owusu, F. E. (2018), Principles of Office Management, Lulu

Publishers, ISBN 9781387756537,

• Akantege, R. (2018). The Social Effects of Housing Deficit on Urban Dwellers in the Kumasi Metropolis. In International Conference on Applied Science and Technology Conference Proceedings (Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 72-85).

• Koranteng, A., Donkor, E., Zawila-Niedzwiecki, T., & Kombat, D. (2018), March). Synergies of Satellite Images for Forest Loss and other Land Use Study in Ghana. In International Conference on Applied Science and Technology Conference Proceedings (Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 211-228).

• Koranteng, A., Adu-Poku, I., & Zawiła-Niedźwiecki, T., (2018): Drivers Of Land Use Change And Carbon Mapping In The Savannah Area Of Ghana. Series A – Forestry, 2017, Vol. 59 (4), 287–311.

• Luguterah, A & Dwomoh G, Service Delivery in Ghana Water Company: Lessons for governance in the public sector of Ghana (2017), International Journal of Research in Business Studies and Management, Vol. 4(8)

• Parker, B.Q. and Dadzie, P.K. (2018). Industry targeted University Education: An agenda of Technical Universities in Ghana with perspectives from Kumasi Technical University. 16th Globerlics International Conference, Accra.

• Parker, B.Q., Owusu, A., and Addo Sarpong, E. (2018). Food sustainability through the use of procurement in minimizing food waste in stores at selected Senior High Schools in Kumasi. 1st International Research Conference on Sustainable Development through Research and Innovation, Tamale.

• Agyei, J. and Oppong, Y.D. (2017), Challenges of Urban Planning in Wenchi: Issues and the Way Forward, Paper presented at 5th International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (ICAST 2017) organied by Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi on September 26-27, 2017. Published as Conference Proceedings Vol. 4 No. 1 (2018) pp 106-120.


• Asamoah-Boaheng, M, Adebanji, A. O., & Kakai R. G., (2017), “Small population Size and Large Dimension Performance of some Equal Mean Discrimination Functions”. International Journal of Mathematics and statistics, vol 18 (1), 77-86.

• Asamoah-Boaheng, M, Tenkorang, E, Osei-Sarfo K, (2017) “Time to first onset of type 2 diabetes in Ghana, a poster presentation at the Discipline of Medicine Scholarship Day, at Faculty of Science, Memorial University, Canada.

• Dwomoh, G. & Owusu, F. E. (2017), Factors influencing employees’ retention in the banking industry of Ghana, Review of public administration and management, Vol. 5(3)

• Dwomoh, G. Asiamah, Y., & Owusu F. E. (2017), Dealing with dual career couples: A tool for accepting and making international assignments effective. International Journal of Research, 5(6)

• Dwomoh, G., Yeboah, A., Wiafe, E., & Boachie, W. K. (2017). Examining the relationship between procedural, distributive and informational justice and employees’ attitude towards their organizations performance appraisal systems: a case of some selected media houses in Ghana. International Journal of Contemporary Research and Review, 8(04).

• Frempong, E. O., & Dwomoh, G. (2017). Employees Behaviour, Equity in Financial Compensation and Performance of Public Universities in Ghana. Management and Organizational Studies, 4(3), 43.

• Koranteng, A., Adu-Poku, I., & Zawiła-Niedźwiecki, T., (2017): Land use and socio-economic trends in the areas surrounding the concessions of African plantation for sustainable development (APSD) Ghana LTD in Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. Wood Technology Institute, Wood Technology Conference, Poznan- Poland.


PROFILE OF THE INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Introduction

The Institute of Technology and Transfer has been in existence since 2013, addressing concerns of graduates of Junior High Schools and others by helping them acquire technical training certificates. It provides skills, practical and hands-on training for the young men and women of Ghana.

The underlisted industry players had signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the University for the training of students in various fields of endeavour. These are:

• Universal Eye Agency

• Prudential Solutions Limited

Vision

To be a centre of excellence for the training of the needed technician manpower for the transformation of the Ghanaian economy.

Mission

Churning out technicians who will be interested in wealth creation, provision of jobs and establishment of ventures through technological innovation.

Management of the Institute

The Institute is headed by a Director and assisted by two (2) coordinators of the programmes who collaborate with the University (Table 1).

Table1: Staff of the Institute

Name/Rank Industry Player

Position/Qualification

Progammes Duration

Dr .A. Osei-Twumasi/ Senior Lecturer


Director / PhD Civil Engineering Cardiff University, UK, 2010

Joseph Kofi Boakye/ Senior Lecturer


Deputy Director/ MA TESL, KNUST, 2006


Name/Rank Industry Player

Position/Qualification

Progammes Duration

Precious Owusu Boateng

Universal Eye Agency

Coordinator Centre for Electronic Safety and Security Systems

Professional CCTV Technician Training

3 months

Marcus Obeng Sika

Prudential Solutions Limited

Coordinator KsTU/ Prudential Drivers Academy

Driver training,

Facilities management training,

Hospitality Aviation training

3 months

3 months

3 months

ChallengesSome of the challenges of the Institute include:

• Inadequate office accommodation for staff

• Inadequate number of staff members

• Lack of transportation

Future Plans

The Institute intends to run the following programmes:

• Solar energy technician training

• Auto Mechanics

• Driving instructorship course

• Flat screen television and mobile phone repairs

• Refrigeration and plumbing

CENTRE FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS

The MoU signed with the Universal Eye Agency established the Centre for Electronic Safety and Security Systems with the purpose of training students in


CCTV installation and other security systems. This centre is currently facing some management challenges which are being addressed.

KSTU/ PRUDENTIAL DRIVERS’ ACADEMY

The Drivers’ Academy (University Driving School) , a joint venture between Kumasi Technical University and Prudential Solutions Ltd, was established to provide Driver Training and Education to the Ghanaian Public and beyond, in fulfillment of Section 31(3e), 43 and 125 (2) of Road Traffic Regulations 2012, Legislative Instrument 2180 (LI 2180 of 2012)

The regulation underscores the need for structured professional driver training – refresher training, training for drivers’ permit, upgrading of licence and continuous education and training for all categories of motor vehicle drivers in the country.

The academy which is Driver Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA) accredited has the state-of-the-art car driving simulator, recognised institutional certificate, qualified instructors, air conditioned lecture room with chairs and writing tables for learners, air conditioned and well maintained vehicles with dual pedals.

The aim of the Driving School therefore is to provide excellent training platform for driver training and management, safety management and consultation and provision of quality vehicle maintenance services in keeping with changing regulations

ObjectivesThe Driving School has the following as its set objectives:

• To train beginners in driving

• To improve driver competence, knowledge and skills through a systematic development programme in accordance with global practices.

• To provide quality manpower development program through training in the area of corporate drivers management

Future plansThe academy intends to develop a specialized auto mechanical workshop that will cater for the needs of the ever increasing motor vehicles in the country


CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION

Introduction

The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) initiated a five-year (2011–2016) Ghana Skills and Technology Development Projects (GSTDP) to improve and increase the adoption of new technologies in selected economic sectors of the country.

The project focused on activities meant to increase access to skills and technology development to subsequently improve upon productivity and competitiveness of Ghanaian firms and also support their effective and efficient management.

The Component 2.2 of the project had the target to strengthen Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) institutions in such a manner as to switch off from the conventional research publications which are more supply-driven and refocus research efforts on activities or areas that will directly address the problems facing the private sector for improvement, growth and development of the sector.

Based on a proposal submitted by Kumasi Technical University to the effect of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), the University was one of the five Universities selected as grantees under the Component 2.2 of the GSTDP with a grant of US$500,000 to set up a Centre for Research and Development for Technology Incubation (CRDTI). These developments resulted in the establishment of the CRDTI. Though the Project was to have been completed by the end of June, 2016, it was extended to the end of December 2016.

Though the initial programme timeline has expired, there were some positive indications from the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) to the effect that further grants shall be given to the five initially selected institutions, while other research institutions shall be considered for support. Meanwhile, the Kumasi Technical University has on its own and through its budgetary allocations earmarked some funding to keep the centre running, awaiting the additional promised and anticipated grant from MESTI.

VisionTo become a centre for conducting quality and innovative research that positively impacts on work attitudes, procedures, productivity and growth of the private sector of the Ghanaian economy.

MissionEnhancing capabilities, performance and work ethics of the private sector towards achieving a high performing national economy, through the development of a strong link with the private sector.


ObjectivesThe Centre for Research and Development for Technology Incubation (CRDTI) exists to:

• Strengthen the private sector-driven research capabilities of staff of Kumasi Technical University (KsTU).

• Increase the quality and quantity of research outputs of the University in terms of addressing pertinent and developmental issues confronting the private sector.

• Integrate private sector requirements into research activities in the University.

• Facilitate and strengthen collaborations between the University, and allied Science and Technology Institutions (STI).

• Advance the University’s contribution to the private sector development through enhancement in technology innovation transfer and commercialization of both developmental and demand-driven research.

• Generate revenue through commercialization of research and technology transfer to the private sector.

StaffingDr. Peter Kessels Dadzie is the Interim Head of the Centre.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) TeamA Monitoring and Evaluation Team has been put in place by the University in accordance with the guiding principles provided by the COTVET/MESTI Project requirements. This team helps in the implementation of the activities of the Centre and works closely with the Interim Head of the Centre. In fact, the Interim Head derives many of his operational mandates from the Monitoring and Evaluation Team. The Team is made up of the following officers of the University making it solid and formidable to ensuring proper monitoring of activities of the Centre (Table 1).

Table 1: Monitoring and Evaluation Team Members

Name PositionProf. Asiamah Yeboah, Interim Vice Chancellor Chairman

Dr. Peter Kessels Dadzie, Director of CRDTI Member

Dr. George Owusu-Dapaah, Director of Quality Assurance Member

Dr. Felix Narku Engmann, Interim H. O. D HCIM Member

Nana Awuah Dapaah, Director of Finance Member

Mrs. Joana Yeboah-Gyan, Head of Legal Unit Member

Edmund Ayesu, Institute of Research, Innovation and Development Member


Activities

The activities undertaken at the Centre for the period and which are yet to be completed include::

• Electric vehicle-Designed and fabricated to run on batteries that are continuously charged, and therefore does not require external recharging. This is a gratifying and remarkable advancement on earlier electric vehicles that required external charging, after a short period of operation, when the power ran down.

• Fuel from plastic waste- This is the production of gaseous and liquid fuels from plastic wastes by a pyrolysis reactor developed by a team of researchers from Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering Departments.

• Design and production of solar chargeable bags. These are various bags fitted with solar charging systems to be used to recharge equipment like phones, etc.

ChallengeThe Centre currently does not have an Administrative Assistant. It is therefore important that all efforts are made to recruit some staff to help in the effective and efficient running of the Centre. The provision of requisite staff will propel the current focus of rejuvenating and expanding the activities of the Centre for possible income generation.

Future Plans

The Centre plans to:

• Continuously engage and encourage the engineers who designed and produced the fufu making machine to re-design it to suit families and chop bar operators who may need relatively large-sized ones.

• Continue to challenge and encourage researchers to come out with products that are solar operated to make it economically viable and accessible to any Ghanaian everywhere.

• Introduce short courses in skills development for the private sector of the Ghanaian economy.

• Liaise with private-sector companies to solicit for their research needs and possible funding and subsequently supply same to staff/researchers to work on them.


CENTRE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY - KUMASI

IntroductionThe Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency – Kumasi Technical University (CREK) was created in 2014 with the support of COTVET, under its Skills Development Fund, to provide long-term support to local (and Regional) businesses that deliver products and services related to renewable energy and energy efficiency. The Centre, directly under the supervision of the Office of the Vice Chancellor, will undertake applied research in areas of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RE&EE) and will offer tailor-made vocational and technical training programmes to diverse groups of people that will include local artisans, as well as students and graduates from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.

VisionTo become a leading Centre in Research, Technology Development, and Training in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Africa.

MissionTo undertake applied research and provide technical support in all aspects of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in order to support enterprises, firms and organisations in Ghana and Africa.

In order to achieve the mission, CREK will:

• Strengthen the capacity of energy sector players in Ghana, West Africa and the African continent as a whole, in order to contribute actively towards the replication and scaling up of successful energy technologies, policies and management practices, and increasing access to energy services for socio-economic development.

• Mobilize the unique and diverse resources within the various Faculties, Institutes and Centres within Kumasi Polytechnic in order to offer competent and professional services in RE&EE related areas, in support of national and regional development priorities and programmes.

• Reach out to a wide range of clients including government, industry, private and public enterprises, civil society organisations, donor agencies and other international organizations.

• Become well recognized in Ghana, West Africa and the world at large for expertise in applied research, technology development and training in RE&EE.

• Draw from relevant competencies from partner institutions to achieve its set goals and targets.


StaffingCREK currently has five (5) research staff members comprising three (3) senior lecturers and two (2) lecturers, supported by two technicians. CREK, however, receives technical, administrative and logistical support from the Univeristy. The profile of staff members is shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/RankIng. Cudjoe Edem Bensah

MSc (Thermofluids & Energy Systems), KNUST, 2009

Head/Senior Lecturer

Julius Cudjoe Ahiekpor

MSc (Chemical Eng.), KNUST, 2011 Head of Bioenergy and Energy Efficiency/Senior Lecturer

Ing. Edward Antwi MSc (Thermofluids & Energy Systems), KNUST, 2009

Head of Wind Energy/Senior Lecturer

Ing. Joseph X. F. Ribeiro

MSc (Mechanical Eng.), KNUST, 2012 Head of Solar Energy/Senior Lecturer

Ing. Araba Amo-Aidoo*

MSc (Renewable Eng. Tech.), KNUST, 2016

Lecturer

Bright Amponsem* HND (Chemical Eng.), KsTU, 2013 Technician and Research Assistant

Benjamin Boahen* HND (Mechanical Eng.), KsTU, Technician and Research Assistant

* Temporal Staff

ActivitiesWorks and physical structures

CREK is located at Pease campus of KsTU. The structure comprises four labs, a mechanical workshop, a conference room, a class room, a library, and offices for staff and visitors. Furnishing of offices and meeting rooms is complete. The extension of electricity from Pease township to CREK has been completed. The University acknowledges the support of the Office of the President and Ministry of Energy for providing a 314 kVA transformer and accessories towards the project.

The University also released funds for landscaping which has been completed and is under maintenance.

Installation of equipmentWith the connection of CREK to the grid and availability of power, preparations to install equipment have commenced. Discussions are already ongoing with suppliers for installation of major analytical instruments and various mechanical equipment in the various labs and the workshop.


Collaborations and projectsCREK is among four research/academic centres selected by the Energy Commission to benefit from technology support from sister institutions in China. This is part of a south-south cooperation programme in Renewable Energy Technology Transfer (RETT) under the implementation of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with funds from the Danish Government. CREK will take delivery of prototype biogas digesters and institutional cookstoves from China for applied research.

Finally, an MOU is expected to be signed between KsTU and Ghana Climate Innovation Centre hosted at Ashesi University, with the view to deepening collaboration in renewable energy research, training and enterprise development.

TrainingThe Centre is preparing for nationwide training in two areas – biogas digesters and solar dryers. Training manual on biogas is complete while that on solar dryers will be completed by the end of first quarter of 2018.

Future PlansThe maiden technical training under CREK with a focus on the design and construction of biogas digesters is expected to begin in February 2018.

The medium term plans of CREK are:

• To run competency-based diploma and degree programmes in conjunction with relevant departments in specific areas of training such as biogas digester and solar dryer design and construction.

• To provide advisory and consultancy services in its areas of expertise for government and public institutions, international organizations and development partners, regional bodies, private companies, NGOs, and CBOs, among others;

• To develop and patent innovative products and applications in RE& EE;

• To raise revenue through the outcomes of successful research activities of its staff through product development and patents;

• To standardize RE&EE related products from both local and foreign companies in areas such as efficient cookstoves, oil and gas products, solar lamps, solar water heaters, solar dryers, and biogas stoves, in collaboration with Ghana Standards Authority, Energy Commission and other relevant bodies.

The long-term objective of the centre is to become fully independent financially from the main University by generating enough funds internally to take care of administrative cost, repair and maintenance of facilities at the centre and retooling of the centre.


ActivityThe University, however, has provided funds to the tune of over Ghc 400,000 to support the construction of the building. CREK is exploring alternative avenues for financial and technical support, including participating in local and international calls for proposals in the thematic areas and developing training manuals and short courses, among others. So far, the activities undertaken have progressed smoothly and it is expected that the Centre will be established to meet the project timelines.

ChallengesThe major challenges facing the smooth take-off of CREK is:

• inadequate funds

• the construction of the structure;

• the procurement of remaining equipment and tools

Activities of StaffThe research activities of staff at the Centre, which includes publications, conferences attended and service to community are presented in their respective departments.


PROFILE OF THE OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND INSTITUTIONAL LINKAGES

Introduction

The office of International Affairs and Institutional Linkages has been handling all academic matters affecting the University vis-à-vis relationships with other associated institutions both national and international since 2011.

The Office has two (2) divisions:

• International Affairs Division

• Institutional Linkages Division

Vision To be an office of International repute to place the University on the global tertiary educational landscape.

MissionEstablishing, coordinating, and maintaining international relationships with the outside world for the benefit of the University.

Management of the Director’s OfficeThe Office is headed by a Director with assistance from a Deputy Director and an Assistant Registrar. Members of staff of the Office are shown in Table 1

Table 1: Management of the Director’s Office

Name Qualification Position /RankRev. (Dr) John Poku

PhD Management, The University of Sheffield, UK, 2009

Director/ Senior Lecturer

Dr. Joseph YensuPhD. Finance, Southampton, UK,2014

Deputy Director andCoordinator, InternationalAffairs/ Lecturer

Emmanuel Sefa Owusu

MBA InnovativeManagement CoventryUniversity, UK, 2007

Coordinator, InstitutionalLinkages/ Snr. Research Fellow

Alice Serwaah Agyapong

M. A. in Educational Leadership, University of Education, Winneba, 2014

Assistant Registrar

Visiting ProfessorProfessor Ayoade Oludayo Kuye was here from October 2016 to September 2017 on a sabbatical leave. He came from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, to serve


in the Chemical Engineering Department and assist CREK for one (1) year. The Institution organized a farewell ceremony for him. He has since left for Nigeria.

Community College Initiative ProgrammesThe Community College initiative which was organized by the US Embassy had five of our students selected for an exchange programme for a year. Those students who were selected from the various departments and were sent to U.S Community Colleges in July, 2016 had since returned. They came in 2017 to join the third year students and they are now about to complete their respective HND programmes.

International Guests to the UniversityWithin the period under review, the University hosted the following institutional partners for collaborative discussions:

University of Portsmouth A two member delegation from the University of Portsmouth came to pay a visit to our institution. They were here to see if they could partner some departments particularly Engineering and other science departments.

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute (INP-HB) of YamoussoukroTwenty-six (26) students with three (3) supervisors from Houphouët-Boigny Nationale Polytechnic Institute (INP-HB) of Yamoussoukro, Côte D’Ivoire came to our Institution for an English Language Immersion programme from 7th August, 2017 to 21st August, 2017.

University of KoudougouTen (10) students from the University of Koudougou, Burkina-Faso visited our institution and had one month English Language Immersion programme. They came on 7th August, 2017 and left on 4th September, 2017.

Brighter InvestmentBrighter Investment is a Canadian Social Enterprise with a mission to removing financial barriers to higher education of talented students in developing countries. It gives support to potential students who lack viable options to pay their school fees because of their poor family background. The students are made to pay the loans after they have secured permanent jobs. Brighter Investment made a request to the following faculties and introduced their product to them and also requested the list of students who were interested in their product.

Students from the following faculties were contacted:

• HND students under the Business School

• HND students under the Faculty of Health Sciences


• HND students under the Faculty of Engineering

For now, they have given loans to six of our students.

ScholarshipsKumasi Technical University has been in collaboration with its strategic partners and has since been sending lecturers and administrative personnel to those institutions. In 2017 six(6) lecturers were sent to China. Five were admitted into University of Electronics Science and Technology, China and one was admitted into Jiangsu University of Technology. They are all reading PhD programmes.

Table 2 and 3 show the staff members who left in 2017 for PhD and Master's Programmes in China and other countries.

Table 2: Staff on collaborative Scholarship


Instituton and Country


Bawuah Jonas PhD in Finance and Economics

Jiangsu University

2020

Francis Donkor PhD in Management and Economics

University of Electronic Science and Technology

2020

Foster Owusu PhD in Physics University of Electronic Science and Technology

2020

Prince Donkor PhD in Management and Economics


2020

Francis Boadu PhD in Management and Economics


2020

Emelia Darko Adzimah

PhD in Management and Economics


2020

Emmanuel Adu Oil and Gas Storage Transportation and Engineering


Frank Sampong PhD Management Science and Engineering


2020





Abubakari Zakari

PhD Management Science and Engineering


2020

Kwadwo Ntiamoah-Sarpong

PhD Information and Communication Engineering


2020

Samuel Addo Darko

MSc Electrical Machines and Appliances

Lanzhou Jiaotong University, China

2020

Jenkins A. Asaah PhD Management Science and Engineering


2019

Rev. Fr. Kingsley Osei Boahene

PhD Management Science and Engineering


2019

Ribeiro Joseph Xavier Francisco

PhD Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation Engineering

Yangtze University, China

2019

Akua Korankyewaa

MSc Management of Technology and Economy


2019

Christian Opata PhD Management Science &Engineering


2019

Kingsley Appiah PhD Management Science &Engineering


2019

Samuel Afriyie PhD Management Science &Engineering


2019

Ishmael Ayim PhD Food Science &Engineering


2019

Maurice Aduamoah

PhD Management Science &Engineering

Wuhan University, China

2019





Kwame Sarfo PhD Information &Communication Engineering

Wuhan University, China 2019

Benjamin Adjei Dankwah

PhD Industrial Economics Wuhan University, China

2019

Emmanuel Boachie

PhD Computer Science &Technology


2019

George Ohene Gyan

PhD Enterprise Management Wuhan University, China

2019

Aside the Chinese Scholarships, there were other scholarships for some members of staff (Table 3).

Table 3: Staff members who had other scholarships




Amo-Aidoo Araba

PhD in Energy Goethe Institute/Kassel University, Germany

2020

Bernard Adjei Frimpong

PhD Electrical Engineering

Budapest University of Technology and Economics in Hungry

2020

Daniel Amos PhD Facilities Management

University of Malaysia

2020

Johannex Fefeh Rushman

PhD Renewable Energy Naresuan Univ., Thailand

2019

Charles Ayensu Okai

PhD Analytical Chemistry

University of Rostock, Germany

2019

Engr Kingsley Akom

PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Sandwich)


2019

Edmond Oppong Preprah


University of Johannesburg

2019

Lewis Abedi Asante

PhD Urban Regeneration Techniche Universitat Dortmund, Germany

2019

Edward Antwi PhD Urban Regeneration Universitat Rostock, Germany

2019

Thomas Korankye

PhD Financial Planning Texas Tech University2019





Oti Amankwah PhD Facilities Management

University Technology Malaysia

2019

Micheal Asamoah Boahen

PhD Clinical Epidemiological Statistics

Memorial University in New Foundland 2019

Misbawu Adams PhD Applied Power Electronics


2019

Dannis Asante-Sackey

Mater’s in Chemical Engineering

Durban University of Technology. South Africa

2019

Jannat Abbas MSc. Urban Management and Development

Erasmus University, Rotterdam 2018

The following are the members of staff who have currently completed their studies and are at post (Table 2).

Table 4: Staff members who completed their Masters’ and Ph.D. studies China in 2017

Name Programme of study InstitutionOsei Abraham PhD in Enterprise Management University of Electronic Science

and Technology of China.

Abraham Gyekye

MSc in Management Science Engineering

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China.

Kwakye Okyere Michael

MSc in Technological Economy and Management


Cromwell Gifty Love

MBA in Management Science Yangtze University, China

Special Bachelor of Science (BSc) StudentsApart from the forty-one (41) students who were successfully transferred to our partner institutions in China in the previous years, another student was transferred again in 2017. He went to read BSc in Chemical Engineering at the Jiangsu University.

Activities for Institutional Linkages (Local)The Office has planned to visit and showcase the Institution’s academic programmes to various Senior High Schools. Among the schools visited in 2017 were

• Kumasi High School, Gyinase.

• Seventh Day Adventist Senior High School, Near Abrepo Junction.


ChallengeLack of transport hinders the smooth running of the Office.

Future plansThe Office plans to:

• Expand and deepen potential and existing partnerships with more Ghanaian and African Universities especially in South Africa, Botswana, etc;

• Work hand–in hand with all faculties, departments, and other outfits of the University on foreign and local collaborations;

• Track vigorously the progress of all staff members on study leave outside the country;

• Market the university vigorously through the establishment of more beneficial partnerships and inter-institutional relations;

• Recruit more foreign students by linking with Embassies in Ghana and also identify more institutional partners from within Ghana as much as possible;

• Consider alternative sources of funding for the office in view of its wide scope of operations;

• Encourage students and lecturers, and other staff members to take advantage of scholarships, exchange programme and other career oriented opportunities brought about by inter-institutional relations initiated by the office.


PROFILE OF THE INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

IntroductionKumasi Technical University recognizes the place of ICT in achieving its mandate of producing skilled, career focused tertiary and middle-level manpower in the various academic disciplines. In this regard, the University established a full-fledged Information Communication Technology (ICT) Directorate to support its mission and vision.

The ICT Directorate currently has four (4) units namely;

• ICT Infrastructure Unit

• ICT services Unit

• Academic Computing Unit

• Software Development Unit.

Each of these units is headed by a qualified person who is a senior member of the University

VisionTo become a dynamic Directorate of ICT Excellence in propelling Technical University to world-class Institution.

MissionProviding cost effective ICT solutions through technological innovations for academic and management operation of Kumasi Technical University.

ObjectivesThe main objective of the Directorate is to develop and implement evolutionary ICT policies and strategies that are sensitive to emerging technologies and respond to changing needs and practices. The subsidiary objectives are to:

• Guarantee the security of ICT resources and the safety of people working in ICT environments.

• Enhance skills to develop, implement, support and exploit ICT resources more effectively and efficiently.

• Provide quality network infrastructure and improve students' and staff access to ICT resources in line with the University's priorities.

• Ensure that business systems accommodate and facilitate changes in business practice that reflect changing institutional staff and student needs.


StaffingThe ICT directorate currently has ten (10) permanent staff and three (3) attaché staff (Table 1).

Table 1: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/RankSeth Ampoma Brako

MBA (Finance), KNUST, 2010.Post Graduate Certificate (Distributed and Embedded Systems and Networks), UCC/UMAS, (2007).

Director

Enock Anderson MSc. Telecom Engineering, HAN University, 2011, Cisco Certified Network Associate, AITI-KACE, Ghana, 2010

Head of ICT Infrastructure Unit/ Assistant ICT Officer

George Larry Mensah

MSc. Software Engineering, Fort Jones University, USA, 2013

Head of Academic Computing Unit/ Assistant ICT Officer

Lartey Yaw Ntiri

MSc. (Information Technology), UNOM, India, 2012

Head of Sofware Development Unit

Oppong Takyiwaa

MSc Information Technology, 2017 Ag. Head of ICT Services/ Senior Technician

Cletus Burenaah

MA (Educational Leadership) University of Education, Winneba, (2014).

Assistant Registrar

Samuel Adoko BEd (Information Technology) University of Education Winneba, (2010).

Systems Administrator

Mercy Vicentia Nazzar

BSc. Computer Science, KNUST, (2016). Database Administrator

Francis Nana Akwasi Poku

BSc. Computer Science, KNUST, 2015 Database Administrator/ Senior Technician

Samuel Amoabeng

HND. Electronic and Electrical Engineering, KsTU, (2003).

Hardware Technician/ Principal Technician

William Wireko Brobbey

BSc. Computer Science, KNUST, (2016). User & Systems Support Technician (Attaché)

William Bonsu Diploma in Hardware & Computer Networking, IMPC, Kumasi, (2011).

User & Systems Support Technician (Attaché)

Ulrich Baffour Awuah-Dapaah

BSc. Business Information Technology, University of Greenwich, UK, (2015).

User & Systems Support Technician (Attaché)

Staff DevelopmentCurrently, four (4) staff members are pursuing further studies in various disciplines as indicated in Table 2.


Table 2:Staff pursuing further studies

Name Programme of study

Institution and Country Expected year of Completion

Samuel Adoko MSc. Information Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana

2019

Mercy Vicentia Nazzar

MPhil. Computer Science


2019

Francis Nana Akwasi Poku

MSc. Information Technology


2018

Seth Ampoma Brako

MSc. Management Information Technology

Coventry University, UK 2018

Activities and EventsThe following Activities and Events took place during the period under review:

• Two Policy documents were developed

• Hardware Usage and Maintenance Policy (HUMP)

• Data Backup Policy

• ICT Infrastructure Unit re-deployed the Institutional email system to reflect the University’s status.

• Infrastructure Unit also received five (5) high end servers to boost the infrastructure capacity of the university.

• Infrastructure Unit has installed Institutional digital document server for Business Process Management (BPM).

• Software Development Unit has developed applications and design websites including the digitization of the Institution’s knowledge repository using DSpace which is known as the KsTU DIGITAL SPACE (http://ir.kstu.edu.gh:8000/xmlui ).

• ICT Services Unit were able to resolve students' related issues in the Institutional Portal (ISP). The issues spanned from corrections in student bio-data through course registration to course and programs configurations.

• Academic Computing Unit performed continues systems and software assessment on the laboratories computers to prepare them for academic exercises.


ChallengesThe Directorate has the following challenges:

• Inadequate ICT representation in strategic management discussions.

• Inability to get additional staff (national employment embargo) with knowledge in current ICT technologies for more application development.

• Inadequate funding for capacity building and infrastructure expansion.

• Cumbersome procurement process in acquisition of ICT accessories for repairs and maintenance.

Future PlansThe ICT Directorate plans to:

• Train staff to bridge the ICT skills capability gap

• Implement standard and secure closed circuit television (CCTV) system at the Institution’s critical and secure locations.

• Implement a standard HR Application.

• Implement an E-Learning Application for the institution.

• Renovate and expand Internal Voice Communication system (Intercom) for the entire campus.

• Continue documenting and publishing more ICT policies.

• Establish an IGF centre on campus to run:

• Cisco Certification (CCNA) course

• Microsoft proficiency certificate course

• (MCSA, MCDBA, MCSE)

• Project Management (PM) course.

• Carry general ICT repair work on campus for the campus community (staff and students).

• Implement a Standard Hospital Management Information System for the Institution’s clinic.


PROFILE OF THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENTS’ AFFAIRS

Introduction The Office of the Dean of Students' Affairs is an integral part of the Central Administration of the University. The Office has oversight of the activities of the Chaplaincy, Guidance and Counselling Unit, Halls of Residence, Clinic and Sports Union Office in accordance with the University’s Statute. It works with the support of the various units and the entire community to provide welfare services for students. It coordinates the activities of Students Representative Council (SRC) and the various students’ groups on campus. It also serves as the connection between the Central Administration and the SRC.

VisionProviding an enabling environment for junior members of the University to excel academically, religiously and socially.

ObjectivesThe objectives of the Dean of Students' Affairs seeks to:

• Provide guidance and counseling services to junior members

• Act as ‘loco parents’ to junior members for a better campus life

• Support Management and the Student Representative Council (SRC) to ensure a conducive learning environment for junior members

• Serve as an avenue through which students address their problems.

To accomplish the mission of the Office, the main activities are achieved through the following:

• Students Representative Council, which serves as the mouthpiece for the junior members

• Students’ Conduct and Discipline. Cases involving students are investigated by the Dean’s Office and appropriate sanctions are meted to culprits per the advice of the Chief Disciplinary Officer (Vice Chancellor)

• Students’ Support Services at various departments and faculties

• Students’ Housing and Residence Life on main campus and at Adako Jachie

• Students’ Health Service available at the Clinic

• Guidance and Counseling Unit, providing peer counseling for students


StaffingThe office is headed by a Dean and assisted by a Vice Dean, with the support of an Assistant Registrar (Table 1).

Table 1: Staff of the Office of Dean of Students’ Affairs

Name Qualification Position/RankDr. Michael Ato Essuman Phd Art Education, KNUST Dean/Snr. Lecturer

Mrs. Victoria A. Boakye Kessie

MBA Hospitality & Tourism Management


Ms Emelia Kusi-Owusu MBA, Human Resource and Management

Assistant Registrar

ActivitiesThe Office of the Dean of Students continues to maintain a cordial relationship with the SRC, and other student groups through dialogue over a number of issues; thus maintaining peace and order on campus.

However, the SRC is given the mandate to exercise its leadership role over the student body. The office organises special orientation in leadership for SRC members in areas of discipline, channels of communication in the University, violence and conflict resolution on campus, time management, student administration and the role of the office of Dean of Students Affairs.

Also, through the help of the Interim Vice Chancellor and Management, the University Radio Station (Lynk FM 97.5) is now activated and in operation. In view of this, measures are in place to reach Kumasi Metropolis.

Students’ Support Services (Needy Students’ Fund)As part of the activities of the office, brilliant but needy students are given support by way of paying school fees. A Formal request for assistance is made by the students through their Heads of Department and Deans.

This year, over two hundred students have benefitted from the fund. Plans are in place to increase the financial base to handle the student numbers. The Office is also committed to ensuring that facilities for physically challenged students are improved. The office is also making arrangements with Management of the University to provide assistive Technologies for the visually impaired and hearing impaired students.

Challenges• Late admissions pose problems for students to catch up with lectures

• Withdrawals and repetition in the middle of the semester compound students' problems

• Lack of study rooms attached to hostels to facilitate learning.


Future plansThe Office has plans to;

• Organise seminars on examination malpractices for students.

• Organise prostate cancer screening exercise for both students and staff over 40 years.

• Organise peer counseling training for first year students in the second semester.

• Invite religious personalities to talk to students on tolerance and coexistence of diversity (religious extremism).

• Organise ‘time to meet’ management by all students.

• Revamp the campus radio station, Radio Lynk studio to broadcast the University's programmes.

HALLS OF RESIDENCE

Students' accommodation is of prime importance to the University as it plays a crucial role in the lives of the students. However, the University halls accommodate a small fraction of the student population.

The University has a total of five (5) halls of Residence; three of which are on the main campus and the remaining two on the Adako-Jachie campus of the University. Ashanti and Liberty halls are the two male halls while Pat Carless is the female hall on campus. These halls are reserved for first year and physically challenged students.

The SRC and GET fund halls which are both mixed halls admit students at all levels. There is a bus shuttle system which conveys students to the main campus for lectures.

StaffingThe Hall Manageress has an oversight role over all the halls. Again all halls have their respective hall master/mistress (See Table 1). There are a twenty (20) porters, headed by the Head Porter, at the main Halls of Residence.

Table 1: Staffing of Halls of Residence

Name Hall RankDr. Cynthia Osei Hall Manageress Snr. Lecturer

Mr Ernest Berko Ashanti Hall Lecturer

Mr Andrew Agbesi Gadzepo Liberty hall Lecturer


Name Hall RankMrs Julia Poku Pat Carless Lecturer

Mrs Beatrice Lardy SRC Hall Snr Lecturer

Mr Richard Addae GETfund Hall Snr Asst Registrar

Mr Justice Addai Head Porter

CHAPLAINCY BOARD

The main objective of the Chaplaincy is to co-ordinate all the religious activities on campus. It was established to shape the moral and spiritual formation of the students. The chaplaincy has fifteen (15) religious denominations registered under it.

The Chaplaincy has an outstanding choir and a cultural troupe, which, perform at all official functions of the University. It has formed a Brass Band and has put in place plans to establish a Guitar Band in the near future. The rationale for all is to expand their activities and help generate funds for the University.

The Chaplaincy Board is headed by Rev. Dr. Alfred Atakora with Mr. Abdul-Aziz Iddrisu (the University’s Imam) in- charge of the Muslim group.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING UNIT

Guidance and Counseling is an integral component of the educational mission of every institution. The Unit provides professional assistance for members of the University Community with personal as well as educational and vocational problems.

The Guidance and Counselling Unit is under the Dean of Students' Affairs. The Unit was formed to complement the efforts of other units that promote the welfare and optimum development of members of the University.

The Unit offers professional assistance for members with personal, academic, financial and other problems.

Objectives• To promote the welfare and optimum development of members of the

University

• To ensure that all activities planned for the year are executed.

• To meet students’ academic, career /vocational and personal/social needs.


• To update the Registrar/Main Administration on the activities of the Unit.

• To organize programmes on issues ranging from welfare, health, education, etc.

StaffingThe Guidance and Counselling Unit is manned by two (2) Senior Assistant Registrars, Mrs. Agnes Anim-Dwobeng and Mrs. Dinah R.O Appiah-Krofah.

Due to the large number of students, some students are trained annually on voluntary bases to be Peer Counsellors. They assist the Unit by reaching out to many students and make referrals to the Unit as and when needed.

CounselingDuring the period under the review, the Unit offered counselling services to about one hundred and seven (107) clients. These covered various aspects of counselling including the following.

CounselingThe unit provides support and direction for students to develop academic skills through appropriate learning techniques.

Career CounselingIt is designed to guide students in career choices and job placement. It also furnishes students with information on job opportunities, consideration of services, prospects of training, etc.

Emotional/Psychological Counseling• Assists students to resolve and overcome their interpersonal issues.

• Peer Counseling/Mediation

• Trains students as Peer Counselors/Mediators who will guide and persuade their colleagues to seek professional help from the Counseling Unit.

Activities The major activities the unit engaged in during the period under review cover the following.

• Individual / Group counselling

• Career/Vocational/Academic guidance

• Emotional/Psychological Counselling

• Training of Peer Counsellors/Educators


• Organization of programmes on issues relating to welfare, health, education, etc.

The Unit also honoured invitation to hall week celebration, faculty week celebrations and student union meetings. Topics covered during such gatherings include how to choose the right partner, time management, campus relationship.

Challenges• Students' inability to attend guidance programmes since such programmes

are organized later in the day.

• No internet access at the Unit.

• Some departments do not make timely referral to the Unit.

SPORTS OFFICE

IntroductionThe Sports Unit is responsible for all sports and recreational activities from the department to the faculty level in the University. The Unit controls the sports complex, the gym and all sports equipment and fittings procured by the University.

VisionTo be a well-resourced centre for enhancing the physical fitness and health of University staff and students.

ObjectivesThe Sports Unit operates on the axiom “a sound mind lives in a sound body”. Hence, the objective of the Sports Unit is to get all members of the University community fit and sound for their daily activities.

StaffingThe Sports Unit is headed by an Ag. Sports Manager and assisted by two (2) instructors (Table 1).


Table 1: Staffing


Dr. Luguterah Austin Wontepaga

PhD in Public Administration. University of South Africa- Pretoria. 2016, B.ed(Physical Education, Recreation, Sports and English Education ,1999, Certificate in Sports Event Management, Beijing-China,2010

Ag. Sports Manager

Isaac Antwi-Bosiako Diploma in Business Studies Technical Instructor

Isaac Gyansah NVTI Technical Instructor

Semester ActivitiesThe University participated in the Ghana University Basketball Championship. Again, the ‘Premier Tertiary Football League’ which started last year is yet to be continued.

Future PlansThe Sports Unit hopes to:

• Host “Tertiary Strongest Personally Competition” yearly as a way of advertising and making the gym attractive to many people.

• Create a platform on campus to discuss health and fitness issues through seminars, which will create the basis for a keep-fit programme on campus.

• Come up with several papers on sports and development, the business of sports, the politics of sports and other related topics in line with the policy of the Technical University.


PROFILE OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

IntroductionThe year under review witnessed remarkable developments in all facets of the library regarding collections, new research support services and staff development.

VisionTo be a world class centre for comprehensive collection of all kinds of recorded information to support teaching, learning and research.

MissionProviding quality information and innovative services to stimulate creativity, knowledge creation and facilitate research within the academic community we serve.

ObjectivesThe objectives of the Library is to:

• Meet the information needs of students, faculty and other staff members with the least delay.

• Select and acquire materials in response to demand based upon knowledge of its subject fields, readership and programmes to be run at the Kumasi Technical University.

• Build comprehensive stock of documents to support the curriculum.

• Adopt technologies that will make information resources accessible to the Kumasi Technical University community in an efficient and effective manner.

• Organise the collections using internationally accepted standards for easy retrieval and access.

• Adopt information dissemination strategies like current awareness services and selective dissemination of information to ensure optimum utilization of available resources.

• Explore and implement innovative approaches to serve faculty and students more effectively.

StaffingThe Library has a total of Twenty-Two (22) staff members who are trained and experienced in their field of expertise in the various sections of the library as shown in Table 1.


Table 1: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/RankKwabena Osei Kuffour Adjei

M.A. Library Studies, Unversity of Ghana, 2010

Ag. Librarian/Snr Lecturer

Baffour Ohene Agyekum M.A. Library Studies, Unversity of Ghana, 2008

Assistant Librarian

Samuel Amoako M.A. Information Studies, Unversity of Ghana, 2012

Assistant Librarian

Akwasi Duffour Frimpong

M. A. Archival Studies, Ghana-Legon 2010

Assistant Librarian

Kwabena Ntiamoah-Sarpong

M.A. Information Studies, Unversity of Ghana, 2013

Assistant Librarian

Dominic Dery M. A. Information Studies, Unversity of Ghana, 2016

Assistant Librarian

Samuel Ossom B.A. Information Studies, Unversity of Ghana, 2008

Principal Library Assistant

Adwoa Pokuah Ababio B A. Information Studies, Unversity of Ghana, 2008

Senior Library Assistant

Raymond Kankam B.A. Information Studies, Unversity of Ghana, 2009


Zalia Amadu Diploma Library Studies, Unversity of Ghana, 2008


Stephanie Owusu Ansah BBA. Human Resource, Unversity of Ghana, 2015


Michael Oppong B. A. Information Studies, Unversity of Ghana, 2016


Michael Ofori Asamoah BSc. Administration, Unversity of Ghana, 2013


Zalia Amadu Diploma Library Studies, Ghana-Legon 2008.

Senor. Library Assistant

Thomas Akugri Azongo GCE (‘O’level), 1994 Senior Library Assistant

Michael Ofori Asamoah Bsc. Administration, Ghana-Legon, 2013

Senior. Library Assistant

Michael Oppong B. A. Information Studies, Ghana-Legon 2016.

Senior. Library Assistant

Evelyn Gyamfi HND, Procurement, KsTU, 2015 Library Assistant

Andrews Nkrumah SSSCE, 2000 Chief Binder

Evelyn Agyei SSSCE, 2000 Junior Library Assistant

Baasi Thompson WASSCE, 2007 Junior Library Assistant

Maxwell Agbeli WASSCE, 2011 Junior Library Assistant


Name Qualification Position/RankBoakye Ansah SSSCE Junior Library Assistant

Serwah Akoto Acheampong

SSSCE, 2004 Junior Library Assistant

Hagar Amponsah Asare M. A. Educational Leadership UEW-Kumasi, 2014.

Assistant Registrar

Staff DevelopmentThe following staff members are pursuing various programmemes in Library and Information Science to enhance their skills and expertise as shown in Table 2.


NameProgramme and Field of Study



Serwaah Akoto Achempong

Professional Dip. Library & Information Science.

Kumasi Technical University 2018

Andrews Nkrumah

Professional Dip. Library & Information Science.


Baasi Thompson

Professional Dip. Library & Information Science


Maxwell Agbeli

Dip. Library & Information Science.


Library Development

Adako Jachie LibraryThe University established a new library at Adarko Jachie Campus. The library serves the information needs at the Faculty of Built and Natural Environment. The library is well stocked with books, photocopier, furniture, computer etc. and a qualified Library Assistant to man the library.

Research Support ServicesIn the library’s bid to support teaching, learning and research and in line with the University’s expectation, the library has introduced Institutional Repository (KsTUDigiSpace) and Research Commons to strengthen research and research visibility.

Archives UnitThe Archives Unit was established in May, 2013 as part of the University’s initiative to promote the management and use of records and archives, and the preservation of archival heritage of Kumasi Technical University. In 2017, the Unit was moved to be part of the University Library.


BinderyThe bindery continues to work on students’ project works as well as the binding of worn out books and newspapers from other departments. The total project works bound during the year under review was Three Thousand Two Hundred and Thirty-Four (3,234).

Book StockIn line with the Library’s acquisition policy, the Library continues to build a comprehensive stock with the acquisition of new books for new programmes and to replenish the old stock. In the year under review 376 titles were added to the stock as shown by the Table below. The Table is arranged according to departmental additions (Table 3).

Table 3: Books Procured in 2017/2018 academic year

Books Number Books NumberLaboratory Technology 25 Liberal Studies 20Building Technology 11 Electrical/electronic 11HCIM 15 Graphic design 9Library & Information Science

18 Mechanical 18

Fashion & Textiles 2 Computer Science 20Chemical Engineering 19 Civil Engineering 15Entrepreneurship 1 General Reference Books 15Interior Architecture & Furniture

3 Research Methods 18

Marketing 87 Dispensary Technology 41Liberal Studies 8 Electrical 21

Total 189 188

Again, the library procured several copies of Parliamentary Acts which are now available to the user community at the library.

RegistrationA total of one hundred and thirty-one (131) people comprising of ninety-one (91) males and forty (40) females registered with the library in the year under review.

Usage StatisticsThe Table below captures the number of visits to the library by users during the year under review (Table 4).


Table 4: User Statistics

Month Total books consulted/borrowed

January 1491

February 2358

March 441

April 2322

May 2097

June 1566

July 360

September 105

October 4056

November 2724

December 1656

TOTAL 19176

Book DonationThe following people made books donations to the Library(Table 5).

Table 5: Donations to the library

Donor(s) Subject Area Number of Titles Quantity

Prof. Dr. Suzame Golt Fashion 3 3

Dr. Anthony Adjei-Twum Facility management 18 18

Socialist Forum of Ghana Life and works of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

18 18

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development

Labour intensive public works 2 2

Legal Deposit(S)The following people made donated their academic and research output to the Library (Table 6).


Table 6: Academic and Research Output

Author Title InstitutionDr. Anthony Adjei-Twum

Behavior-based facilities energy management framework for higher education students residence in Ghana (PhD. Thesis)

University Teknologi, Malaysia

Dr. Collins Ameyaw Engendering private sector investment in power generation infrastructure in Ghana. (PhD. Thesis)

Bauhaus University, Weimar Germany

Ghana’s Shippers Council

Shipping review Ghana’s Shippers Council

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development

Labour intensive public works Ministry of Local Government and Rural

Development

ChallengesThe following are major challenges the Library faced during the reviewed period;

• Supply of Soft Copies of Students’ Project Works.

• Inadequate furniture for Staff.

• Malfunctioning of Air-Conditioners in the Library.

• Inadequate staff to run the two-shift system.

• Lack of Security Personnel.

Future Plans • The library intends to run a course in Information Literacy Skills.

• Expansion of clientele services base by procuring resources to meet the varying needs of students with disabilities.

• Extension of binding of students’ project works to sister institutions with the view to generating income for the Kumasi Technical University

• Staff Development - Training and workshops for library staff.

• Staff Publications - Compilation of academic staff publications - journal articles, thesis/dissertations and books.


Activities of Staff

Publications• Quagraine, N. T., & Agyekum, B. O. (2018). In Vogue: Demand For Scholarly

Publications Among Academic Librarians. Library Management, (just-accepted), 00-00.

• Dukper., B.K., Agyekum, B. O., & Kolan, B. (2018)."School Libraries and Students’ Academic Achievements in Bunkpurugu- Yunyoo District of Northern Ghana. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 1736. Available at https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1736. Retrieved 17-05-18

• Dukper, B.K., Agyekum, B. O., & Arthur, B., (2018). Exploring the Effects of Social Media on the Reading Culture of Students in Tamale Technical University. Journal of Education and Practice, 9 (7), 47-56

• Frimpong, A. D., Agyekum, B. O., & Asare, H. A. (2018). Conversion of Polytechnics to Technical Universities (TUs): Challenges in Administrative Records Management in TUs in Ghana. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 7(3); 173-183

• Frimpong, A. D., Agyekum, B. O., & Asare, H. A. (2018).Motivational Strategies for Improving Performance and Productivity amongst Records Staff in Ghana. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 9(4); 432-465

• Pomfowaa, G., & Agyekum, B. O., (2018). Effective Communication for Quality Service Delivery in Academic Libraries: An Overview of Public Academic Libraries in Ghana. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 9(4); 372-405

• Agyekum, B. O., Ntiamoah-Sarpong, K., & Athur, B. (2017). "A Survey of Information Literacy (IL) Programmes in Technical University (Tu) Libraries in Ghana" Library Philosophy and Practice (ejournal).1644. Available at https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1644. Retrieved 17-05-18.


PROFILE OF THE OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

IntroductionThe Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the Technical University. He has oversight responsibilities over the administrative and academic matters of the institution. He is also the Chief Disciplinary Officer. The Office is thus responsible for organizing and conducting the financial and administrative business of the University.

The Office of the Vice Chancellor consists of the following:.

• Vice Chancellor’s Secretariat

• Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor

• Quality Assurance Directorate

• Planning Unit

• Business Development Unit

• Procurement Unit

• Industrial Liaison and Career Development Unit

• Information and Communication Technology Directorate

• Office of International Affairs and Institutional Linkages

These units/offices have varying responsibilities that add up to support the successful running of the Vice Chancellor’s Office.

Vision To be a focal point for providing academic and administrative leadership for transforming Institution into a World Class Technical University.

MissionProviding an enabling environment for training and research for the enhancement of skills for the socio-economic development of Ghana and Africa.

VICE CHANCELLOR’S SECRETARIAT

The Vice Chancellor’s Secretariat coordinates all academic, administrative and financial activities of the Polytechnic through various departments, offices and units.


Staffing There are six (6) members of staff at the Vice Chancellor’s Secretariat. The details are found in Table 2.

Table 1: Staff in Rector’s Secretariat


Prof. Asiamah YeboahPhD (Marketing), Business University of Costa Rica, 2012

Interim Vice Chancellor/Associate Professor

Anthony ObengMphil Edcuational Administration

Snr Assistant Registrar

Frank Sampong* MSc Finance Snr. Assistant Registrar

Mavis Mfum YeboahBSc Human Resource Management

Prin. Admin. Assistant

Bertha Nyawour B.A Sec. and Mgt., UEW-K 2016 Snr. Admin. Asst.

Mary GyamfuaaHND Secretaryship & Management, KsTU, 2016

Snr. Messenger

* On Study leave

Staff DevelopmentCurrently, two members of staff are pursuing further studies (Table 2).

Table 1: Members of Staff pursuing further studies

NameProgramme and Field of Study



Frank Sarpong

Ph.D. Management Science and Engineering

University of Electronic Science and Technology, China

2020

Mary Gyamfuaa

BBA in Human Resource Management

Ghana Baptist University, Kumasi, Ghana

2019

OFFICE OF THE PRO-VICE CHANCELLOR

The Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor oversees academic activities of the University. It is involved in all academic and research programmes. The Office supports the Vice Chancellor in the formulation and development of strategic plans and policy initiatives to maintain the highest academic standards possible to meet both local and international standards.

Currently, the Pro-Vice Chancellor performs the duties of both the Interim Vice Chancellor and Pro-Vice Chancellor.


StaffingThe staff strength of the Pro-Vice Chancellor’s Office is two (2) as shown in Table 2.

Table 2: Staffing

Name Qualification Positiion/Rank

Prof. Asiamah Yeboah

PhD Marketing, Business University of Costa Rica, 2012

Pro-Vice ChancellorAssociate Professor

Joseph Assan SackeyM. A. Educational Leadership, UEW, 2015

Assistant Registrar

QUALITY ASSURANCE DIRECTORATEIn pursuance of Kumasi Technical University’s quest for excellence and ensuring quality in all its activities, the Quality Assurance Directorate (QAD) was established to have an oversight of the highest quality of learning experience for students, maintain standards and apply international best practices in the area of teaching and research.

The Directorate also excercises the oversight of the requirements of the supervisory bodies such as the National Accreditation Board (NAB); National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE), National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations (NABPTEX).

To accomplish this, the QAD has in place policies and procedures that ensure promotion of quality standards, improvement of curriculum and courses, the periodic review of programme offerings, and the development of new programmes.

The Directorate is tasked to:

• Manage standards and quality related activities/tasks of the University.

• Develop a set of strategies for the setting up of standards/quality benchmarks/ parameters for all activities of the Institution from time to time.

• Prepare, promote, and disseminate, information on standards/quality to all sections of the University through discussion at workshops and seminars.

• Monitor and evaluate standards/quality measures/parameters of the Institution.

• Organize orientation lectures for fresh Lecturers/Administrators and Researchers employed by the University.

• Develop formats for students’ assessment of Lecturers, programmes and courses.

• Prepare Annual Quality Assurance Reports and present them at seminars at the end of each academic year to the University community.


• Co-ordinate Internal Audits of the University pertaining to Quality Assurance.

• Evaluate policies on Quality Assurance and their impact on the University.

Staffing

The staff strength of the Quality Assurance Directorate is indicated in Table 1.

Table 1: Staffing


Dr. George Owusu-Dapaah

PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, UK, 2008

Director/Snr. Lecturer

Joshua D.K. Wumbee MSc Statistics, UCC, 2004Senior Assistant Quality Assurance Officer

Michael Adu KumiMBA (Total Quality Mgt) University of Professional Studies, Ghana, 2015

Assistant Planning Officer

Gifty Love Cromwell (Mrs.)

MBA Management Science, Yangtze University, China, 2017


Joyce Adu-Amoah (Mrs.) NACVET (Private Sec) Principal Admin. Assistant

Activities of Staff

Publications • Yeboah, F. Agyemang; Ngala, R. Amadu; Bawah, A. Tijani; Asare-Anane,

H.; Alidu, H.; Hamid, A-Wahab Mawuko.; Wumbee, J. Dokurugu Kwame, (2017), “Adiposity and Hyperleptinemia During the First Trimester Among Pregnant Women with Preeclampsia”, International Journal of Women's Health. Volume-9 June, 2017, pages 449-454.

• Gifty Love Cromwell, (2017), “Cloud Computing: a tool for the development of SME’s”, International Journal of Emerging Science and Engineering ™ (IJESE), Volume-4 Issue-8 February 2017, pages 11-20.


PLANNING UNIT

The Planning Unit performs other functions to support the Vice Chancellor. They are:

• Promote the service of the Unit as the Information Nerve-Centre of the University

• Collect, collate, analyse and store statistical data on staff, students, equipment and structures of the University on continuous basis.

• Coordinate the development of Strategic Plans for the University.

• Monitor and evaluate Action Plans contained in the Strategic Plans as the implementation progresses to ensure that the various milestones are attained.

• Develop in consultation with Management, the formats for reporting from time to time.

• Prepare Composite Time-Tables to manage the use of lecture rooms, workshops and laboratories with class sizes and monitor use of same to promote efficiency and effectiveness.

• Compute Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) for each Department to guide the recruitment of faculty members in response to changes in student numbers.

Staffing There are three (3) members of staff at the Planning Unit (Table 1).

Table 1: Staffing


Ebenezer Kofi Boakye

MSc (Strategic Public Mgt.) DeMontfort University, UK, 2007

Head / Snr Assistant Planning Officer

Daniel KombatMBA Strategic Mgt & Consulting, KNUST, 2015

Assistant Planning Officer

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT UNIT

The Business Development Unit is established under the Office of the Vice Chancellor as per the University’s Statutes. The Unit performs the following functions:

• Coordinate all commercial activities of the Production Units of the Departments;


• Analyse market needs and trends, and identify and deliver marketing strategies to support the University’s programmes and initiatives;

• Be in constant touch with MMDAs, industry, business community, and bid for international and local consultancy projects;

• Develop and manage all non-academic commercial projects, tasks and initiatives, in close coordination with Heads of departments, Registrar and Vice Chancellor;

• Undertake research, gather and analyse data on business opportunities, prepare business plans/proposals and ad hoc reports, needed for implementation of the University’s departments.

StaffingThere are two (2) members of staff at the Business Development Unit (Table 1).

Table 1: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/RankMahamadu Salia MSc (Development Policy and

Planning), KNUST, Business Development Manager

Yaa Amponsah Nsiah MBA (Human Resource Management), KNUST,

Assistant Registrar

Activities

ProposalsDuring the period under review, the Unit submitted a number of proposals to both government and international organizations. They are as follows:

Institution ProposalsRegional Coodinating Council Records keeping and Management System

Refresher course on new Public Procurement Act

Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Food Safety and Hygiene to food vendors

Gender Ministry Food Safety and Hygiene to food handlers of school feeding programme

Ghana Education Service Training of Library Assistants for SHS Food Safety and Hygiene to food handlers of school feeding programme

Local Government Services Food Safety and Hygiene to food handlers of school feeding programmeRecords Keeping and Management SystemRefresher course on new Public Procurement Act


Tourism Ministry Food Safety and Hygiene to food vendors, chop bar keepers, restaurant etc.

Sanitation and Water Resource Ministry

Food Safety and Hygiene to food vendors, chop bar keepers, restaurant etc.

Ghana Tourism Authority Food Safety and Hygiene to food vendors, chop bar keepers, restaurant etc.

UNICEF Food Safety and Hygiene to food handlers of school feeding programme

World Tourism Organisation Food Safety and Hygiene to food vendors, chop bar keepers, restaurant etc.

Short CoursesPlans are far advanced to roll out the 2018 short courses programmes during the long vacation. So far twenty (22) short courses have been short listed and uploaded (advertised) at the University website, facebook and whatsapp platforms of the various associations as well as individuals. This is yielding positive responses from the potential participants. Other marketing strategies are being adopted to sell the short courses to institutions and the general public.

The Business Development Unit, is collaborating with Rural Enterprises Programme (REP) to train some Artisans and Farmer Based Organizations in their catchment districts. Several discussions have been going on. It is hoped that the training would be rolled out soon.

Challenges• The office needs serious refurbishment to befit the status of Business

Development Unit. The curtains are old and have no visitors' chairs, while the walls are crying for paint.

• Lack of a conference hall to host executive programmes impedes training activities.

• Poor cooperation from some of the departments/Units

• Lack of a vehicle assigned to the Unit, impedes its ability to undertake outreach activities and interact with potential participants and our partners to transact business.

Future Plans• To collaborate with departments to develop proposals to seek for funding.

• To partner with departments and individuals to develop and run short courses for the general public.


PROCUREMENT UNIT

IntroductionThe Procurement Unit is an outfit with the responsibility of superintending procurement. The Unit is responsible for undertaking and coordinating all detailed procurement activities within the University in accordance with the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) as amended.

VisionTo be a centre of excellence in the provision of the highest possible quality of goods and services for the University.

Objective Providing value for money for the University by ensuring that funds are spent in a transparent, efficient and fair manner.

StaffingThe Procurement Unit has a total of Seven (7) staff members. Data on the staff are shown in Table 6;

Table 6: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/RankAnthony Acheapong Dapaah

MSc Supply Chain Management) Coventry University, UK, 2013, MCIPS, UK

Ag. Procurement Officer

Emmanuel Akrasi MBA Logistics & Supply Chain Management, KNUST, 2012

Snr Assistant Procurement Officer (Works/Services)

Thomas Osei Boateng

MBA Logistics & Supply Chain Management, KNUST, 2014

Assistant Procurement Officer (Goods)

Samuel Osei Boateng

BSc Business Administration, Ghana Baptist University College, 2012

Senior Procurement Assistant

Edmund Owusu MSc Logistics & Supply Chain Management, KNUST, 2016

Assistant Procurement Officer

Eric Boamah Yeboah BSc Procurement & Supply Chain Management, UEW, 2013

Senior Procurement Assistant

Gertrude Obuobi Addo

M.A Educational Leadership, UEW, 2014

Assistant Registrar


Activities and Events• Effective management review and audit of the procurement, logistics and

supply chain related functions. 21st – 22nd November, 2017.

• Workshop on Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management. 17th – 18th August 2017.

• Annual Internal Audit Conference. 9th –10th August 2017.

• Consultancy services for the preparation of a legislative instrument for the public procurement ACT, 2003 (ACT 663) as amended – Draft Technical Regulations. March, 2018.

• Unit cost of infrastructure estimator and budget tool – Trial User Guide. September, 2017.

CHALLENGES • Lack of access to Internet facilities

• Less access to Vehicle

• Delay in Payment

Future Plans• The staff is working very hard to have the Unit transformed to a Directorate

which will be known as a Supply Chain Directorate

• The best practice in procurement is to merge Procurement Unit and Stores to have a Supply Chain Directorate managed by a qualified Professional.

INDUSTRIAL LIAISON OFFICE

IntroductionThe Industrial Liaison Office is responsible for coordinating industrial training programmes for students and lecturers of the institution to enable them gain practical work experience in the relevant industries.

VisionTo be a centre of excellence for coordinating competency-based training and education between the University and industry.


MissionPromoting excellent work-based practice learning for competency based training and education for the Technical University’s students and lecturers to gain work-based practice experience.

ObjectivesThe objectives of the Office are to:

• collaborate with industries and work in partnership to promote work-based practice learning experience for students and lecturers;

• ensure effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of industrial attachment policies and procedures for best practice.

Management of the OfficeThe Office is managed by an Acting Liaison Officer with the support of an Assistant Registrar as shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Management of the Office


Rita Gyawu (Mrs.)MA Social Work – The University of Birmingham UK, 2009

Ag Liaison Officer

Ambrose Amoah-Ashyiah

MA International Affairs, University of Ghana, Legon, 2009

Assistant Registrar

Challenges• Inadequate funding to monitor the industrial attachment activities

effectively.

• Unavailability of vehicle.

• Lack of administrative secretary to support the administrative work.

• Insufficient office equipment.

Future PlansThe Office plans to:

• Intensify collaborations with more industries, departments and other institutions to sign more MOU for the institution.

• Organize workshops and training for students, industrial attachment coordinators, practice assessors and work-based supervisors on industrial attachment policy and Handbook, and how to use them after Academic Board’s approval.


CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

IntroductionThe Career Development Unit undertakes tracer studies, training for students in self-management and career development. It also coordinates Alumni activities.

VisionTo become a strong and effective unit, with reliable database of past students (Alumni) and assisting them to help their alma mater.

Objectives• To provide training for students in self –management and career

development.

• To seek linkages with other institutions for further studies/employment.

• To promote tracer activities.

• To develop a strong alumni and serve as an internal centre for coordinating its activities.

ChallengeThe office has no Career Development Officer.


PROFILE OF THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

IntroductionThe Office of the Registrar, headed by the Registrar, is responsible for all administrative activities in the University. It offers secretarial services (or supervises such service) to Council, the Academic Board, and the Welfare Services Board. It also serves the faculties and all departments as well as the general public.

The Office of the Registrar comprises the following Units with heads who are responsible to the Registrar.

• Registrar’s Secretariat

• General Administration

• Human Resource

• Academic Affairs

• Public Affairs Unit

• Legal

• Records

• Welfare

• Security Services

• Transport

VisionTo become motivated and committed administrative staff with excellent service delivery to support the University as the preferred tertiary institution by most students.

MissionTo implement systems, strategies, and policies that will propel the Technical University become an excellent tertiary institution.

Registrar’s SecretariatThe Registrar’s Secretariat is the pivot around which all administrative work revolves. The Registrar is assisted directly by one Assistant Registrar and one Senior Administrative Assistant (Table 1). They offer secretarial and basic administrative support to the Registrar.


Table 1: Staff of the Registrar’s Secretariat

Name Qualification Position/RankAbraham Annan Adjei CANDPOLIT (MPhil) Admin. and

Organisational Science Uni. of Bergen, 1999

Ag. Registrar

Jason Kobina Arku MBA Strategic Management & Consulting, KNUST,2014

Assistant Registrar

Rosemond Benily Dadzie Graduate Diploma in Mgt Studies (ICM), 2015

Snr. Admin. Asst.

Promotion, Recruitment and Staff Development Currently, nine (9) members of staff are pursuing further studies in various institutions within and outside Ghana (Table 2).





Jenkins A. Asaah PhD Management Science and Engineering

UESTC, China 2020

Frank Sampong PhD Management Science and Engineering

UESTC, China 2020

Catherine Sarsah HND, Secretaryship and Management


2019

Oteng Asare-Yaw HND, Secretaryship and Management


2018

Sampson Amoah HND, Secretaryship and Management


2018

Alhassan Fatumata Master’s in Business Administration


2018

Priscilla Boaitey Master’s in Business Administration


2018

Adwoa Serwaa Ofori

PhD Geography Trinity College, Dublin, U.K

2019

Charles Obeng-Sarpong

PhD Development Studies KNUST, Ghana 2018

ChallengesAmong the challenges of the Registrar’s office are:

• Inadequate facilities such as office space, computers, unstable internet connectivity


• Difficulties in getting the staff members studying abroad to submit their progress report.

• Inadequate number of staff.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION UNIT

The General Administration Unit is one of the core functionary units under the Registrar’s Office. The roles of the unit include the following:

• Liaise between the Academic Affairs Unit and the Registrar’s office

• Staff Retirement

• Post Retirement contracts

• End-of-Service Awards

• Convocation Matters

• Security Matters

• General Supervision of Main Registry Staff

The staff profile of the General Administration Unit is as given in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1. General Administration Unit

Name Qualification Position/RankR. K. Antwi-Adjei MA Adult Education, University

of Ghana, Legon, 2006Head /Snr. Asst. Registrar

Mercy Owusu Sarpong HND Secretaryship, KPoly, 2011 Snr. Admin. Assistant

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS UNIT

The Academic Affairs Unit is among the four broad Units under the Registry. The Unit consists of two sections: Examinations and Admissions. The head of the Academic Affairs Unit has a direct responsibility for the Examinations Section and in addition has oversight responsibility for the Admissions Section. The Admissions Section is also headed by a Senior Assistant Registrar.

The functions of the Academic Affairs Unit include the following:

• Organizing meetings of the Academic Board and Executive Committee.

• Undertaking the organization and supervision of End-of-Semester examinations;

• Liaising with HODs/Deans and the planning office in the preparation of Semester Time Table;


• Liaising with the Department and Faculty Examinations Officers in the preparation of Examination Time Table;

• Liaising with the Examinations Audit Committee for the audit of the Examination Results for onwards submission to the Academic Board;

• Coordinating the compilation of Broadsheets from the departments for onwards submission to NABPTEX for certification;

• Meeting with Department for Faculty Examination Officers to plan strategies for effective organization of End-of-Semester Examination;

• Certifying certificates and transcripts for applicants;

• Receiving and documents application forms for admission purposes;

• Verifying applicants Secondary/Technical/Vocational School Examination results from the WAEC office;

• Liaising with NABPTEX on all issues pertaining to the printing of certificates for graduate students;

• Operating and managing of student files;

• Undertaking the verification of results/transcripts and certificates of students upon request;

• Liaises with the students Affairs Office for the production of students I.D cards;

• Organizing of Matriculations.

StaffingThe staff profile of the Academic Affairs Unit is as given in Table 1.2.

Table 1.2: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/RankAbraham Annan Adjei CANDPOLIT (MPhil) Admin.

and Organisational Science, Uni. of Bergen, 1999

Head / Deputy Registrar

Kenneth Abdul Karim MBA Strategic Mgt & consulting, KNUST, 2010

Snr Asst. Registrar – Academics

Akwasi Sarfo Agyemang MBA Strategic Mgt, KNUST, 2014

Asst. Registrar - Students’ Affairs

Kwakye-Okyere Michael Kwabena

MSC Technological Economy and Mgt. 2017

Snr. Admin Asst.

Musah Wasila BA Mgt. Studies, 2017 Snr Admin. Asst.


ADMISSION’S OFFICE

The Admissions and Students Records Office admit applicants who declare their intention to enroll in the institution upon satisfactory completion/meeting of all admission requirements set forth by the Technical University.

The office provides accurate and up-to-date admissions and course information in all publications of the University.

Again, the office keeps and updates students’ records at all levels.

ActivitiesThe Office Prepares detailed academic entry requirements for each programme for advertisement in the national dailies on the sales of Admission/Application forms.

• Assisting the prospective applicants to select the right programme of study.

• Responding to enquiries on admission requirements for various courses offered by the University.

• Opening of students personal folders for Admissions Office (keeping of Students Records).

• Receiving hard copies of application forms for admission purposes.

• Generating of students’ index numbers.

• Verification of results/certificates of students from WAEC.

• Organizing of matriculation ceremony.

StaffingThe staff profile of the Admissions Office is made up of the following (Table 1.3).

Table 1.3: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/RankSolomon Boakye-Duah MA Educational Leadership,

UEW, 2011Head / Snr Assistant Registrar

William Amofa MBA Human Resource, KNUST, 2013

Assistant Registrar

Regina Danquah B.A. Business Admin, GBUC, 2013

Senior Admin. Assistant

Vida Frimpomaa Akuoko HND Sec. & Mgt. Studies KsTU, 2016

Snr. Clerk


HUMAN RESOURCE UNIT

The Human Resource Unit is among the Departments under the Registrar’s Office. It performs several functions including the following:

• Management of Staff records

• Collating job application letters for shortlisting.

• Organizing recruitment, upgrading, and promotions interviews.

• Processing of appointment, upgrading and promotion letters.

• Collating staff appraisal reports

• Processing of staff leave

• Staff training and development

The Staff profile of the Unit is as given in Table 1.4.

Table 1.4: Human Resource Management Unit

Names Qualification Position/RankAma K. Boakye-Nti (Mrs.)

MBA (HRD), UCC, 2008. Head /Snr Asstistant Registrar

Florence E. Aflakpui (Mrs)

MBA (HRD), KNUST, 2009. Snr Asstistant Registrar

Rev. (Mrs) Elikplim Dagba

MSC Engineering and Management, KNUST, 2013

Asstistant Registrar

Lydia Amponsah MA Human Resource Management, UCC, 2017.

Principal Admin Asst.

Edwina T. K. Nya-Adie BSc(Business Admin), GBUC, 2015. Principal Admin Asst.

Public Affairs UnitThe Public Affairs Unit falls under the Central Administration of the University and is primarily responsible for planning, organizing and managing programmes and activities which enhance the flow of communication between the University and its publics.

The schedules of the Department can be summed up to include the following:

• Media Relations

• University Publications

• Official functions

• Public Relations support for management

• Information/ communication granting permission for filming, photography and hoisting of banners

• University website management


• Protocol assistance and tourism promotion

The above schedules are performed through the following units:

• Public Relations Unit

• Protocol Unit

• Publications Unit

• Alumni Affairs

StaffingThe staff profile of the Public Affairs Units as given in Table 1.5.

Table 1.5.: The staff profile of the Public Affairs Unit

Name Qualification Position/RankCharles Obeng-Sarpong MBA (HRM), KNUST, 2009 P.R.O./ Snr. Asst.

Registrar

Charles A. Yiadom MA, (Art Education), KNUST. 2003

Head of Publications/ Asst. Registrar

Elizabeth Sekyi-White MBA (HRM) , Sikkim Manipal University, 2014

Ag. Protocol Officer / Asst. Registrar

Joshua Appiah M.A. (Publishing Studies), KNUST, 2016

Asst. Registrar (Graphic Designer)

Emmanuel Kwadwo Opoku M. A. (Graphic Communication Design,), KNUST, 2016

Asst. Registrar (Graphic Designer)

Edna B. Adjei Bediako B.A Management Studies, UCC, 2008


LEGAL UNIT

IntroductionThe Legal Unit was established in June 2011 as part of the Vice Chancellor’s initiative to handle the Institution’s legal issues and also advise Management on issues that border on legal matters.

The Legal Unit is also licensed by the General Legal Council as a Law Chamber that can initiate action in court and other paralegal Institutions. Newly called lawyers may have their pupilage at the Legal Unit and the Unit can admit law students for attachment.

The Legal Unit has a library which is well stocked with Law Reports, Laws of Ghana and other law books and journals


VisionTo provide the Institution with professional legal advice in a timely and efficient manner.

MissionTo work closely with Management as efficiently as possible to reduce unwarranted litigation and cost to the Institution.

StaffingTable 1.5: The staff profile of the Legal Unit

Name Qualification RankJoana Yeboah-Gyan (Mrs.)

BA (HONS) Sociology and Law, LLB/BL

Head of Legal Unit / Snr. Assistant Registrar

Mercy Apaloo M.A Human Resource Management, UCC,

Assistant Registrar

Achievements• The Unit has been able to come out with some policies such as Security Policy

and Study leave policy for the Institution.

• As part of the requirement for the Institution to be converted into Technical University, the Unit has drafted agreements between some Faculties and some identified industries.

WELFARE UNIT

IntroductionThe welfare of both staff and students is of paramount interest to Kumasi Technical University. Hence, Management is committed to improving the social, intellectual, psychological, and economic environment of members of the University community. The Unit provides the following services among others:

• Health and Safety issues

• Welfare Services/schemes

• Dispute settlement/Resolution

• Bereavement Services

• Processing of retirement benefits


StaffingThe office is headed by a Welfare Officer, Mrs. Mary Safowaa Akom (MBA Human Resourece, KNUST, 2010).

RECORDS UNIT

The Records Unit was established in May, 2013 as part of the Vice Chancellor’s initiative to promote the management and use of records. To ensure the effective and efficient management of the records life cycle, the Ag. Registrar bridged the gap between the Records Unit and the Main Registry (records section) on the 10th of October, 2015.

The Unit performs the following functions among others:

• Handling all correspondences (inward and outward) of the Technical University;

• Ensuring proper file management (filing documents, storage of files, creating of new files, updating of file index);

• Developing effective control system for files (file census, file transit, temporary files, maintenance of the files);

• Closing files and transfer to the Archives section;

• Ensuring authentic, reliable and usable records are created, capable of supporting business functions and activities;

• Complying with statutory and regulatory requirements affecting the use and retention of records;

• Protecting the interest of Kumasi Technical University, its staff, students and the Technical University community by maintaining high quality documentation for appropriate length of time;

• Supporting decision making by making accurate and reliable documentation accessible;

• Preserving the corporate memory of the Institution by managing and preserving records of historical, administrative and legal significance.

StaffingThe staff strength of the Records Unit is given in table 1.6.


Table 1.6: Staffing


Osei-Wusu Bempah MBA,( Marketing KNUST, 2009Head /Assistant Registrar

Sampson Amoah DBS, Kpoly, 2009 Snr Clerk

Yaw Oteng Asare WASSCE, 2000 Snr. Messenger

Activities of Staff of the Registrar’s Office

PublicationsAbraham Annan Adjei, R.K. Antwiadjei-Manu, Gifty Aformanor (2017). Survey of Perception on Domestic Tourism in Ghana-A Case Study of Kumasi Technical University: Academic Research Publishing Group (Accepted).

SECURITY SERVICES

IntroductionThe issue of security in every establishment especially an academic institution cannot be over-emphasized. This stems from the fact that for a secure environment is needed to promote effective teaching and learning, there is the need for a good security network to protect both lives and properties.

VisionTo be an avenue for providing an effective system and network capable of ensuring the safety of all Kumasi Technical University Staff, Students and properties.

ObjectivesTo develop, train and maintain a disciplined, professional Security Unit capable of carrying out its assigned role and tasks as envisaged by the University.

StaffingThe Staff strength of the University Security is shown in Table 1.8.


Table 1.8: Staffing

Name Total RemarksSenior Security Officer 1 Head of Security

Junior Security Assistants 2 1 acts as Deputy Head of Security 1 acts as Supervisor

Senior Security Guards 13

Security Guards 31

Staff Development and RecruitmentSecurity Private Paul Kojo Duku and Security Doreen Asiamah are currently pursuing HND Accounting and Diploma in management studies respectively at Kumasi Technical University.

ChallengesThe current staff strength of the Unit does not augur well for effective policing on the University properties scattered all around (Danyame, Adako Jachie, Bomso, Pease, etc). With retirement, resignation and terminations of appointments taking its toll on the strength.

Future PlansThe units intends to carry out a refresher training for the guards in the course of the year. The training is to help the security guards to be effective and efficient to enable the unit to carry out its assigned tasks.

CLINIC

IntroductionThe Technical University Clinic was established with the sole purpose of promoting better health care for members of Kumasi Technical University and its environs. The University Clinic has come a long way since its inception in 1988 with the provision of first aid to students. Now, it can boast of a facility that caters for the health needs of members of the Institution.

With the Institution's current status as a Technical University, it is anticipated that the clinic will be upgraded to an accredited public health facility.

VisionTo be a well-established health service provider for the Technical university community and beyond.


Objectives• To provide quality health care to the University community.

• To improve on the diagnosis and management of medical conditions.

• To assist in the improvement of the environmental sanitation of the University.

• To encourage healthy lifestyle choices through education, with the aim of

improving the general well-being of the University community.

StaffingThe Staff strength of the University Clinic is shown in Table 1.9.

Table 1.9: Staffing

Name Qualifications Position / RankDr Natasha Asamoah MPH (Population & Reproductive

health) KNUST,2015; MB. ChB, KNUST,2007

Acting Director of health Services/ Senior Medical Officer

Dr Ben A. Gorman MSc. (Oncology) University of Nottingham; MB. ChB

Senior Medical Officer (Locum)

Mattew O. Addae BSc. (Nursing) Korle Bu, 2018 Senior Nursing Officer (locum)

Rosemary W. Nawin BSc (Nursing) Christian Service University College, 2016

Senior Nursing Officer (locum)

Lucy-Linda Osei BSc (Nursing) University of Ghana 2014

Nursing Officer (locum)

Sarah Dapaah Certificate in Nursing, Premier, 2002

Staff Nurse

Esther Minneaux Health Assistant Health Assistant

Sagoe Grace Middle School Leaving Certificate Cleaner

Services Provided• Out- patient care

• Detention and observation

• Medical examinations for first year students

• Health education and promotion

Challenges• Inadequate number of nurses

• Lack of a qualified and permanent pharmacist to supervise the dispensary


• Lack of permanent dispensing technicians

• Lack of a biostatistician to manage the hospital records

• Lack of a functioning laboratory to enhance the diagnosis of medical conditions.

• Lack of equipment for resuscitation and emergency care Transport.

• No means of transport for the operations of the clinic.

Future PlansThe University Clinic plans to:

• Employ and train more health personnel

• Get the clinic accredited and registered as a Public health facility

• Register the facility with the National Health Insurance Scheme

• Generate income internally to enable the facility obtain better equipment thereby improving the quality of health care

• Set up a casualty or health post at the Adako Jachie campus

• Obtain an ambulance for referral of emergency cases

TRANSPORT OFFICE

IntroductionThe Transport Unit is under the Office of the Registrar and has been in existence since the establishment of the Institution. The Unit is in charge of the transportation needs of the University. The Unit therefore, ensures that the University’s fleet of vehicles are in good condition to be able to transport both members of staff and students for official duties across the length and breadth of the county.

Vehicular PopulationThere are 39 vehicles (of different make and ages) in the University.

• Six (6) new Nissan Navara Pick-ups and one 58 Tata Seater Bus have been acquired by the University.

• The (4) old Pick-ups with X registration numbers and the Toyota Pick-up with registration number GV 469 V which were broken down on different mechanical problems have been rehabilitated and are being used for the internal activities.


StaffingThe Unit has a Snr. Assist. Registrar, Transport Assistant and an Administrative Assistant. There are nineteen (19) drivers (Table 1.10).

Table 1.10: Staffing

Name Qualification Position

Beatrice Lardy Asaah MA Educ. Leadership, UEW, 2012

Snr. Assist. Registrar

Festus Barima Okyere M.V.T III, KPoly, 2014 Transport Assistant

Victoria Naamogtan B.SC (Management), 2015 Snr. Administrative Assistant

Stephen Boakye MLSC Chief Driver

Daniel Yaw Agyeman MLSC Snr Driver

Emmanuel K. Ohemeng MLSC Snr Driver

Meseck K. Boateng MLSC Snr Driver

Tony Oppong Kyekyeku MLSC Snr Driver

Daniel Awuni MLSC Snr Driver

Daniel Nukuku MLSC Snr Driver

Jonas Kabore MLSC Snr Driver

Gideon Asare Tetteh MLSC Snr Driver

Martin K. Baah MLSC Snr Driver

Emmanuel Ackom MLSC Snr Driver

Victor Adu MLSC Snr Driver

Nana Owusu Sekyere MLSC Driver Grade I

Kwabena Kyei MLSC Driver Grade I

Alex Boateng MLSC Driver Grade I

John Bonkena MLSC Driver Grade I

Samuel Kofi Owusu MLSC Driver Grade I

Kamara Dini MLSC Driver Grade I


WORKS AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE

Introduction The Directorate was established in 2012 to cater for all infrastructural development projects of the University. The Directorate comprises the following Sections:

• Physical Development

• Estate and Municipal Services

VisionTo be the central point of construction development activities of the University, providing state of the art facilities that comply with relevant standards.

Objective To develop, modernize and maintain building facilities and infrastructure of the University that meet relevant standards.

Management of the Directorate The Directorate is headed by a Director, assisted by a Deputy Director. The secretariat of the Directorate is shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Management of the Directorate


Felix H. Mensah MSc Construction, Coventry University- UK, 2000

Director

Divine Comla Sekyere

MSc Land Administration, International Training Centre, Holland, 2003

Deputy Director

Bertha Letsa MA leadership, Winneba - 2013 Assistant Registrar

ActivitiesActivities within the Directorate fall into two main categories:

• Capital Projects

• Maintenance Services

ChallengesGeneral constraints of funds and current restriction of recruitment of new staff continue to impact negatively on the operations of the Directorate. The major challenges are centred on;

• Procurement of appropriate software and equipment for design/project.


• Recruitment of staff for services engineering, physical planning and infrastructure development.

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT

The Physical Development Unit comprises four (4) sections:

• Architecture (Physical Planning)

• Civil/Construction and Services Engineering

• Land Surveying

• Quantity Surveying

ObjectivesThe objectives of the section is to:

• Be involved in the entire construction development circle, which commences from inception, through design to on-site construction.

• Ensure the construction of state-of-the-art facilities that comply with statutory regulations as far as possible

• Provide the most appropriate environment for teaching and learning.

Staffing The Section has four (4) members of staff with a sectional head as shown in the Table 2.

Table 2: Staffing


Nana Yaa Adusa-Poku

MBA Finance, BSc. Civil Engineering, KNUST, 2010

Head, Assistant Dev’t Officer (Structural Engineer)

George Koomson MSc Geological Engineering, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Dip. Mines Surveying, 2011

Asst. Dev’t Officer (Land Surveyor)

Evans Usman Asigri

MPhil Architecture Studies, KNUST, 2016

Assistant Dev Officer(Architecture )

Ali Boateng MBA, Logistics & Supply ChainMgt., KNUST, 2012

Assist Dev’t Officer(quantity Surveyor)


ActivitiesThe current state of ongoing/proposed projects being undertaken by the Directorate is as follows:

• Construction of 4-storey classroom block for Faculty of Built and Natural Environment at Adako Jachie

• Landscaping of CREK at Pease

• Conversion of classroom into computer lab for Marketing Department

• Survey boundary and picking spot height for proposed Market at Adako Jachie.

ESTATE AND MUNICIPAL SERVICES SECTION

IntroductionThe Estates and Municipal Services Department (EMSD), otherwise known as the Facilities Management Department is currently structured into the following five (5) sections, namely:

• The Estate/Facilities Management Section,

• The Municipal Services (Environmental Sanitation) Section

• The Maintenance Section.

• The Facilities Management –Adako Jachie Campus.

• Health and Safety Section

The efficiency of an organization depends to some extent on the nature and status of its physical facilities and environment. The cost of physical facility acquisition and development as well as their management is very paramount in every educational institution in creating a conducive atmosphere for uninterrupted academic programs. The need for a body to oversee these issues is indispensable in the life of an institution like Kumasi Technical University.

It is in recognition of these that the Estate and Municipal Services Department exists for the effective management of land and buildings, the physical environment as well as all ancillary facilities of the University.

ObjectiveThe Estates and Municipal Services Department’s main objective is to provide and maintain a safe and healthy environment for the occupants of the University


premises (academic , residential, social and others etc) in accordance with the mission statement of the institution.

For the achievement of the set objective, Estate and Municipal Services Department aims to:

• Provide a prompt and efficient day-to-day maintenance service of properties, facilities and all equipment being used to promote academic work in the University.

• Provide value for money services to members of the University Community.

• Provide the opportunity for the staff and students to be involved in decision making processes on issues concerning the use of all kinds of school properties for academic work.

• Provide relevant information to the University community concerning the use of properties.

• Ensure compliance to all legal and regulatory instruments as well as codes of good practice concerning acquisition, development, utilization maintenance and disposal of properties, that affect all categories of staff especially the physically challenged.

Staffing The Estate and Municipal Services Department is headed by the Deputy Director of Works and Physical Development. There are in all a total of sixty-seven (67) staff members. A summary of the staff categories is shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Staffing

Category Total RemarkEstate Officer(Deputy Director Of Works) 1 At post

Senior Member 1 At post.

Senior Staff 7 All at post

Junior staff 58 At post

TOTAL 67 All at post

Promotion and RecruitmentDue to the transition to Technical University, quite a number of staff of the Estate and Municipal Services department who were due for promotion could not be promoted. It is anticipated that they would be promoted in the next academic year.


Accommodation

Residential Accommodation.The University is able to house only about 7% of the total staff population. There are 60 units of accommodation scattered all over the city out of which fifteen (15) are rented.

Increasing the stock of Residential Accommodation There is an increase in the demand for accommodation by all categories of staff in recent times and it is very imperative for the institution to introduce a housing scheme to increase its stock of housing for staff in the years ahead.

University Land Acquisitions

Danyame Land The University is negotiating with the Lands Commission which has agreed to offer a certificate of allocation to the University to cover the Danyame lands.

Adako Jachie Land A request has been submitted to the Regional Lands Commission and Manhyia for the lease on the Adako Jachie Land to be prepared after we have finished preparing the Cadastral plan.

Asokwa Land The lease for the Asokwa land is completed.

Suame LandThe University has paid for a site at Suame Magazine for a technical training center for the Auto Department. The construction of a fence wall to protect the land before the project commences is in progress. The management of the University paid a visit to the Tafohene's palace to brief him about the project which will be commencing in due time.

Amakom School LandManagement has asked the Survey Department to prepare a cadastral plan as was done in the cases of Danyame and Adako Jachie for the documentation of the Amakom land.


Acquisition of New Sites-

Kuntanase Relocation SiteThe lease for the three hundred acre (300Acre) land being acquired at Kuntanase has been completed. The University has taken delivery of the 50-year lease from the lands commission.

Pease Entrepreneurship and Industrial VillageThe lease for the Two Hundred Acres (200 Acre) land at Piase is ready. The construction of the Renewable Energy Centre has been completed.

Maintenance WorksRenovation of Bungalow Numbers 57and 56 were done at Danyame and work is on-going at Bungalow number 59, Danyame.

Capital ProjectsThe faculty building for the Built and Natural Environment (FBNE) is under construction at Adako Jachie campus the project is expected to be completed before the commencement of the next academic year 2018/2019.

ChallengesSome major challenges facing the Estate and Municipal Services are:

• Procurement delays.

• Vehicles to move supervisors around various sites to monitor and inspect works and materials on site.

• No sectional heads for the various sections.

• Basic equipment such as hedge trimmers, scaffold for works on high buildings, terrazzo cleaners, and driven lawn mowers etc. which are capable of ensuring efficient and effective work at a faster rate.


PROFILE OF THE FINANCE DIRECTORATE

IntroductionThe Finance Directorate gives advice, direction, guidance and support to the University’s Council through the Vice Chancellor. In accordance with all the statutory financial enactments, the Directorate also ensures strict compliance with all statutory obligations and external financial reporting requirements, liaising with Internal and External Auditors. This enables the Directorate to manage the finances of the Institution, which enhances the delivery of teaching and research work as ascribed by the University’s vision.

The Finance Directorate consists of seven units, viz:

• Office of the Director of Finance

• Main Accounts

• Budget and Payroll

• Treasury

• Commercial Unit

• Stores

• Monitoring Unit

VisionTo be an avenue for cost effectiveness, efficiency and professional financial service for responsible financial management of the University.

ObjectivesThe objectives of the Office is to:

• Provide day-to-day financial services to the University, its faculties, departments, students and staff.

• Provide budgets, forecasts and advises the Council on the trends in the University’s income and expenditure.

• Provide monthly Revenue and Payment returns to the relevant regulatory bodies.

StaffingThe Directorate has thirty (30) permanent staff members (Table 1).


Table 1: Staffing (Office of the Director of Finance)

Name Qualification Position/RankNana Awuah Dapaah

MPHIL – Business Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management – KNUST (2017), ICA (GH) (2004), MICA (GH) (2006)

Director of Finance

James Osei Brobbey

ICA (GH) (2016), ACCA (2014) – Kaplan (UK) MBA Finance, Lincoln University, UK, 2006

Deputy Director of Finance

Eunice Nkansah MBA Strategic Management (2016), KNUST Assistant Registrar

Main Accounts Office

Name Qualification Position/RankIsaac Owusu Ansah MBA (Finance), Ghana Telecom

University, 2014, MICA (GH), 2013, FCCA (2008) – Kaplan Financial (UK)

Senior Accountant in Charge of Operations

Ernest Opoku Amankwah

MPHIL (Finance) (2016) - KNUST, ICA (GH) (2013)

Accountant in charge of Provident Fund

Martin Kwesi Eduafo MICA (GH) (2014), MBA (Finance) UEW, B.COM (2006) – University of Cape Coast,

Accountant

Nana Serwaa Boateng BSc (Accounting) (2010) – University College of Education, Winneba

Principal Accounting Assistant

Edward Arthur HND (Accountancy) (2010) – Kumasi Polytechnic

Senior Accounting Assistant

Accounts Payable

Name Qualification Position/RankObed Donald Otoo MBA (Accounting) (2016) – KNUST Accountant

Alexander Osei BTech Computerized Accounting, Kumasi Tech. Univ., 2017, ICA (GH) III (2009)

Principal Accounting Assistant

Payroll

Name Qualification Position/RankIsaac Francis Antwi

MICA (GH)(2013), ACCA (2012) – Kaplan (UK), MBA (Finance) (2010) – University of Wales (UK) Snr. Accountant

Thomas Tiboh MBA (Finance) (2015) – KNUST, ICA (II) (GH) (2013

Accountant


Treasury

Name Qualification Position/RankAbraham Gyekye

MSc Management Science (2017), ICA (GH) (2012), BSc Administration (Accounting) (2014) – Ghana Baptist University College

Accountant

Ryan Jochebed MBA (Finance) (2016) UEW – Kumasi Campus, BSc (Accounting) (2012) – University College of Education

Accountant

Frank Konadu BSc (Accounting) (2015) – KNUST Senior Accounting Assistant in charge of Fashion Production Unit

Hagar Asiedu BSc (Accounting) (2014) – Presbyterian University


Stores

Name Qualification Position/RankKakraba Ben Komla

MBA Logistics and Supply Chain Mgt – KNUST, 2012

Senior Assistant Procurement Officer

Mrs. Christina Okai

MSc (Supply Chain Management) (2012) – Coventry University (UK)

Senior Assistant Procurement Officer

Daniel Agyei BTech (Computerized Accounting, 2014


Theresa L. Frimpong

BSc (Marketing) (2013) – Ghana Baptist University, Kumasi


Martin Awuni SSCE, 2006 Stores Assistant

Monitoring Unit

Name Qualification Position/RankJames Owusu MBA (Accounting) (2013) – KNUST Accountant

Francis Adu ICSA (UK) Finalist (1999) Chief Accounting Assistant

Restaurant

Name Qualification Position/RankAfua Boahemaa Owusu B.Com (2014) – University

of Cape CoastSenior Accounting Assistant


Budget and Asset Management

Name Qualification Position/RankKwaku Asiedu MBA(Accounting) (2015) – University College of

Education Accountant

Linda Sakyiwaa MPhil (Finance) (2017), MBA (Finance) (2015) - University College of Education, Winneba

Accountant

Faculties

Name Qualification Position/RankErnestina Konadu

MBA (Finance) (2013) – KNUST Accountant

Emmanuel Obeng Berko

MBA (Accounting )(2016) – UEW – Kumasi Campus, BSc (Administration) (2013) – Ghana Baptist University

Accountant

Amoanyi Kofi Daniel

ICA (GH) (2016), BSc Accounting (2014) Accountant

Obed Donald Otoo

MBA (Accounting) (2016) – KNUST Accountant

Andrews Boateng

ICA (GH)II (2015), B’Tech Computerized Accounting (2013) - Kumasi Polytechnic


Staff DevelopmentProfessional Development - Currently, the Finance Directorate can boast of Eighteen (18) Senior Members out of which Eight (8) are Chartered Accountants.

Challenge• Unstable network connection.

• Maintenance contract on SAGE ERP has expired since March 31st 2018.

• Inadequate office space.

Future Plans• The Directorate intends to embark on intensive training in the year 2018 to

equip staff for the expected needs of the Technical University.

• Operation of the Halls of Residence - in line with the decentralization, the Directorate intends to run the Halls of Resident as a business unit. In the light of this, The Directorate plans to work with stakeholders to create congenial environment for our students who reside in the Halls of Resident.


PROFILE OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT DIRECTORATE

IntroductionSection 16 of the Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 (658) and section 83 (1) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921) require the establishment of Internal Audit Units or Departments in Public Sector institutions including Kumasi Technical University.

The Directorate carries out periodic internal audits of the University in line with standards and procedures provided by the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) and submit reports to the Audit Committee of the Council through the Vice Chancellor for action.

Activities of the Directorate are grouped under six (6) operational areas namely:

• Operational/Governance Audit

• Information Technology (IT) Audit

• Compliance Audit

• Management Audit

• Risk Management ; and

• Special Investigation

VisionTo be an avenue of “Last Resort” for independent and objective assurance on the Institution’s Internal Controls, Risk Management and Governance Processes.

MissionProviding objective and relevant assurance and consulting services that result in value addition and improvement in the institution’s operations.

ObjectivesThe Directorate is mandated by Section 83 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921) to:

• Appraise and report on the soundness and application of controls in the Institution;

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the risk management and governance process of the University;

• Provide assurance on the efficiency, effectiveness and economy in the use of resources; and

• Evaluate compliance of the institution with enactments policies, standards, systems and procedures.


Generally, the objectives of the Directorate are to:

• Provide essential support to management and assist in fulfilling its responsibilities and

• Help improve the financial and operational Management of the Technical University through quality internal audit delivery

StaffingThe Directorate has Eleven (11) members of staff as shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Staffing

Name Qualification Position/RankStephen Dwamena Kwakye

MBA- Finance, University of Leicester UK; 2005, MSc- Finance, London South Bank University, UK, 2008 ACCA, F.C.C.A, AT-Emile Woolf College, UK; 2003.

Director

Asare-Baffour Frempong MBA- Accounting. KNUST, Ghana , 2012

Snr. Asst. Internal Auditor

Dennis Manu MBA- Accounting , KNUST, Ghana, 2012

Snr. Asst. Internal Auditor

Rose Yankah (Mrs.) MBA, Finance, KNUST, Ghana, 2013

Asst. Internal Auditor

Helena Opoku Owusu-Ansah (Mrs)

MBA Accounting , KNUST, Ghana, 2013

Asst. Internal Auditor

Agartha Obeng MBA- Accounting, Ghana, Coventry University, UK.,2013

Assist. Internal Auditor

Kwame Dapaah Boakye BSc – Accounting , University of Cape Coast, 2011

Principal Audit Assistant

Bismark Antwi BSc – Accounting, Baptist University College, Ghana, 2013

Snr. Audit Assistant

Akua Korankyewaa* BSc – Accounting, University of Education-Winneba , 2014

Snr. Audit Assistant

Diana Fosuaa BSc.- Administration, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra. 2008

Audit Assistant

Hagar Owusu BSc Human Resource, Ghana Baptist University College,


* On study leave


Staff Development and Training • Mr. Stephen Dwamena Kwakye (Director) participated in conference

organized by Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA) on the theme, “Risk Based Internal Auditing” on 15th to 16th November 2017 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra.

• Mr. Stephen Dwamena Kwakye (Director) participated in Association of Certified Chattered Accountants (ACCA) Conference on the theme: “The Impact of Socio-economic trends on the future of Finance and Business in Africa” from 6th to 8th December 2017 at The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Conference Centre (UNECA) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

• Mr. Stephen Dwamena Kwakye (Director) participated in 2018 Training workshop of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) on the theme, “Improving Audit Efficiency” on 28th February, 2018 at Conference room at CLOGSAG Building, Ministries, Accra.

• Mr. Stephen Dwamena Kwakye (Director) participated in ISACA Annual Conference on the theme, “Adoption of ISACA by Laws” at UDS Accra Guest House, adjacent the National CID Headquarter, Osu, Accra on 9th March, 2018.

• Mr. Stephen Dwamena Kwakye (Director) participated in Continue Professional Development (CPD) Conference organized by Association of Certified Chattered Accountants (ACCA) on the theme: “Public Sector Enterprise Risk Management/Payroll and Procured” at Controller and Accountant Training School on 19th April, 2018 at Dansoman, Accra.

• Mr. Stephen Dwamena Kwakye (Director) participated in Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Conference on the theme: “Impact of Leadership on Institution Governance” on 18th April, 2018 at Internal Conference Centre, Accra.

• Mr. Stephen Dwamena Kwakye (Director) participated in National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) Workshop on the theme: “Efficient Allocation and Utilization of Public Funds on Tertiary Institutions” on 24th April, 2018 at Mensvic Hotel, East Legon, Accra.

• Mr. Stephen Dwamena Kwakye (Director) participated in National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) Forum on the theme: “Budget Implementation Instructions” at NCTE Conference Centre on 25th April, 2018 at Accra.

• Mr. Stephen Dwamena Kwakye (Director) and Mrs. Rose Yankah (Assistant Internal Auditor) participated in Institute of Internal Audit 2018 International Conference on the Theme: “Connecting the World through Innovation” at 4th to 11th May World Trade Centre, Dubai.

• Mr. Stephen Dwamena Kwakye (Director) participated in Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA-Ghana) Conference on 26th May to 1st June,


2018 on the theme: Professional Collaboration against Corruption in Ghana at Accra.

• Ms. Akua Korankyewaa is at Yangtze University on scholarship to study MSc. Technological Economy and Management and is expected to complete in 2019.

The following members are pursuing the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana Professional Programme and are at the final stage:

• Mr. Asare-Baffour Frempong

• Mr. Dennis Manu

• Mrs. Rose Yankah

Activities and Events• Internal audit Annual Plan for 2018 was developed and subsequently

approved by Audit Committee (AC).

• A new Internal Audit Charter has been developed and approved.

• Internal Audit Policies and Procedures were revised.


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SUMMARYYEAR MALE FEMALE TOTAL2013/2014 5678 3005 86832014/2015 6222 2992 92142015/2016 6560 3458 100182016/2017 6390 3386 97762017/2018 5759 3297 9056

0

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2000

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2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018

MALE

FEMALE


STUDENT ENROLMENT BY FACULTY (2017/2018)APPLIED SCIENCES 523BUILT & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT 564BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT STUDIES 3295

CREATIVE ART & TECHNOLOGY 423ENGINEERING 1115ENTREPRENEURSHIP 133HEALTH SCIENCES 703DISTANCE & CONTINUING EDUCATION 2300

6%6%

36%

5%

12%2%

8%

25%

STUDENT ENROLMENT BY FACULTY (2017/2018)

APPLIED SCIENCES BUILT & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT STUDIES CREATIVE ART & TECHNOLOGY

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