By Isaac Arkoh, GNA
Cape Coast, Feb. 21, GNA – Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU) has announced bold infrastructure developments and academic programme enhancements during its 32nd matriculation ceremony on Friday.
The move marked a milestone for 4,111 newly admitted students selected from 4,339 applicants.
The matriculants included 30 Master of Technology, 2,692 Bachelor of Technology, 298 Higher National Diploma and 1,091 Diploma students.
While welcoming the students, Professor Kwaku Adutwum Ayim Boakye, the Vice Chancellor, outlined the initiatives aimed to elevate students learning, campus life and employability in a rapidly evolving job market.
Among the new infrastructure is a 200-bed hostel for the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana of which land had been allocated.
Also, the University’s Commercial Block has been converted into additional student accommodation, with all outstanding classrooms renovations and equipment upgrades completed.
Prof. Ayim Boakye said that discussions with some banks were advanced to secure a co-investor and builder for a 1,000-bed hostel project.
Another agreement, he said had been signed with a private developer for the construction of a second hostel to commence soon.
To further ease the accommodation issues, the Vice Chancellor, stated that the University Management was negotiating with banks to fund CCTU’s 40th Anniversary Legacy Hostel Project for a modern, scalable housing to support growing enrolment.
On human resource development, he indicated that two brilliant postgraduate students had been appointed to lecturing support roles to foster mentorship, and research opportunities.
Likewise, he mentioned that a tracer study on graduates had been launched to evaluate their impact in employment sectors, providing data-driven insights for curriculum refinement, particularly relevant for Ghana’s agriculture and tech-driven economy.
Prof. Ayim Boakye explained that the University’s internship model had been redesigned and piloted for greater engagement and skill-building outcomes.
He indicated that the Academic Board had approved a university-wide Honours Programme, incorporating AI modules to embed professionalism, digital literacy, and 21st-century skills like innovation across all degrees.
To boost competitiveness, he mentioned that new programmes in Graphic Design and Multimedia Studies, Cloud Computing and Library Studies had been launched alongside full student learning software and a soft skills initiative to build confidence and prepare students as job creators or employees in Ghana’s dynamic job market.
For gender empowerment, he said the University had merged its Disability Desk with the Gender Desk to streamline services, tackle intersecting needs like accessible facilities for disabled women and inclusive policies.
This is to eliminate silos, optimise resources, and enhance retention and success for other represented groups.
The Vice Chancellor urged them to embrace discipline as the bedrock of success, emphasising law-abiding behaviour and avoidance of misconduct like exam cheating or substance abuse which could lead to sanctions, damaged reputations, lost time, and unfulfilled goals.
“Instead, focus seriously on your studies through punctual attendance and deep engagement to gain better performance, skills, employability, and personal achievements.
GNA
Edited by Alice Tettey/Linda Asante Agyei
