By Osman Mubarik Abu
The Chairman of the Governing Council, of Tamale Technical University (TaTU) Dr.Alhassan E. Abdulai, has appealed to members to fully consider capacity building as relevant to the effective functioning of the Council of the University. At an orientation for Council Members, he explained the need to properly understand the functions and responsibilities of the Council in order to administer authority accurately.
Dr. Paul Effah, a former Executive Secretary of the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) now GTEC opened the session as the Key Resource Person for the program. The Resource Person took the participants through the basics of Higher Education in Ghana and the actual business of a Governing Council of a University. He detailed why Universities are established and how fast tertiary education around the globe is changing. As such, it takes a smart approach to address the challenges of tertiary education globally.
The orientation further highlighted the core responsibilities of individual Council members and the high ethical standards they need to meet.
The Facilitator added that Confidentiality and team building would enhance the work of the Council and members were entreated to avoid conflict of interest situations when dealing with council matters.
He also strongly advised council members to desist from interfering in the day-to-day administration of the University and also desist from requesting needless favours from the University Management. He encouraged the council to always resort to dialogue in resolving crises. Dr Effah added that members should cultivate the habit of learning to enhance their appreciation of the nuances of the higher education board of the university. He concluded the presentation by reminding the Chairman of the Governing Council, Vice Chancellor and the Registrar to continue to have a good working relationship for effective and efficient running of the University.
The orientation was fully participated by all the twenty-two (22) Council Members of the University.
Chairman of the Governing Council expressed the need for similar capacity building sessions to be carried out for interest groups within the University Community.
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