The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has hosted a delegation of International Students Association (ISA) branch of the University of Cape (UCC).

The delegation was led by Mr. Edwin Y. Gonquoi to the Council Chamber.

Mr. Edwin Y. Gonquoi

Mr. Gonquoi used the opportunity to highlight some of the concerns of International Students in UCC.

Amongst others, he appealed to Management of the University to put up a permanent structure that would accommodate only foreign students.

The President also asked for speedy ethical clearance of research works of international students "owing to the fixed time frame attached to sponsored programmes."

"The ISA should be allocated an annual budget to enhance smooth implementation of International Students' related activities at UCC,” Mr.  Gonquoi added.

He further called on management to put in measures so that international students out of Ghana after the completion of their studies in the University would be able to receive their certificates from UCC in their respective locations without coming to Ghana."

Responding, Prof Boampong, after welcoming the ISA-UCC executives, assured them of management’s continued support throughout their studies.

He promised the executives that he would use his good offices to address the  list of challenges highlighted by the president.

The Vice-Chancellor told the executives that he would personally pay a familiarisation visit to interact with international students residing at Superannuation Hostel, saying the welfare of international students was equally dear to his heart.

Prof Boampong pledged UCC’s continuous support to provide a conducive environment for international students to study and conduct research.

The Registrar, Mr. Jeff Teye Onyame was in attendance during the meeting.

The leadership of ISA-UCC was accompanied by the Dean of International Relations Office, Prof Kwaku Boakye, the Vice Dean of OIR, Dr. Samuel Bert Boadi -Kusi, as well as staff members of OIR.