Background
The Directorate of Academic Affairs is one of the Directorates under the Office of the Registrar of the University of Cape Coast. In accordance with Statute 32 of the Statutes of the University of Cape Coast (Statutes 2016), the Directorate is responsible for the implementation of academic policies and management of academic programmes of the University. It serves and advises Management, the Academic Board, Faculty, Directorates, Colleges, and the University Community on all academic issues of the University. It governs and regulates the activities of seven (7) Sections/Offices to serve the academic needs of Students, Staff, Faculty, and all Stakeholders, the Directorate governs and regulates the activities of seven (7) Sections/Offices. It is headed by a Director who shall be responsible to the Registrar. The clientele of the Directorate includes; Students, Staff, Faculty Members, the University Community, and all stakeholders.
Vision
To be a Directorate with worldwide acclaim that is strongly positioned for innovative academic advice, services, outreach and development.
Mission Statement
The Directorate of Academic Affairs is an equal opportunity Directorate uniquely placed to provide quality academic services in the most professional and responsive manner to satisfy the needs of all clients.
Core Objectives
The Directorate of Academic Affairs aims at
- Providing quality-driven academic services to its clients
- Building the most qualified, dedicated and highly motivated workforce for academic affairs
- Ensuring a client-focused and friendly environment appropriate for quality academic services
- Creating avenues for developing leaders for the future sustenance of services provided
- Ensuring a sustainable University academic system to promote academic work and research
Core Values
The Directorate treasures the following values as its guiding principles:
- Professionalism
- High ethical standards
- Discipline
- Excellence
- Sustainable healthy environment
- Teamwork
- Stakeholder involvement
Sections
The Directorate governs and regulates the activities of seven (7) Sections/Offices which are:
- Programmes Accreditation and Academic Board Secretariat (PAABS)
- Admissions Section (AS)
- Institutional Affiliation Office (IAO)
- Students Records Section (SRS)
- Teaching and Examination Section (TES)
- Industrial Liaison Office (ILO)
- Certification and Verification Section (CVS)