Presbyterian University admits 915 new students
The Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG) has admitted 915 fresh students to undertake various programmes of study at its Akropong - Akuapem and Tema campuses.
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The freshers, who comprised 331 males and 584 females, will undertake undergraduate programmes including BSc. Development Studies, BSc. International Development, BSc. Environmental and Natural Resources Management, and Bachelor of Education in Social Studies, and BSc. Business Administration.
Faith-based
At the matriculation ceremony at the Akropong campus last Thursday, , the President of the PUG, Professor Ebenezer Oduro Owusu, said as a faith-based private university, it was committed to produce holistic human development in teaching, research and outreach for a global population.
That, he said, was in context of Christian ethics and values embedded in the educational philosophy of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana – faith in God, excellence, commitment, integrity and discipline.
Prof Owusu said the university’s programmes were aimed at developing high-quality graduates and leaders with comprehensive understanding and capacity to address the various challenges that had bedevilled the country and the continent.
The university, he indicated stood for discipline, which stemmed from holistic education it offered since discipline was an important value for every human society.
A disciplined person, he stated, should be able to manage emotions, be truthful, hard working and motivated.
In that respect, Prof Owusu noted that the university aimed at training students to acquire critical skills and aptitudes that would change how students would think and act, leading to self-control, creativity and innovativeness.
Good behaviour
Prof. Owusu told the students that they were on probation for the entire period of their study at the university and that they could be withdrawn at any time for unsatisfactory academic work or misconduct.
That, he explained, required them to be of good behaviour at all times and study diligently, including regular attendance at lectures and all university functions.
Prof. Owusu further told the students that since the university did not use invigilators to conduct all sorts of examinations, they must eschew all forms of cheating during examinations, adding that integrity should be their watchword.
E - learning
According to Prof Owusu, since education is a life-long experience, as students, they should take full advantage and privileges offered them in pursuing their programmes, especially the university's E-Learning platform for continuous engagement with lecturers and facilitators throughout their study .
With regards to the university awarding its own degree, Prof Owusu expressed gratitude to all those who made it possible for the university to attain presidential charter status.
He also expressed appreciation to the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, and Chancellor of the university, and the entire Presbyterian Church of Ghana for their continued support to the university over the years.