Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor was on Friday inducted into office as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).
He, has therefore pledged to pursue five thematic aspirations to transform the university into a world-class professional institution in Africa and beyond.
The aspirations are to leverage on technology; promote interdisciplinary research; promote entrepreneurship, innovation and volunteerism; and upholding, protect and enhance the culture and brand of the university.
Prof. Mawutor said he would build on the solid foundation laid down by his immediate past predecessor, Prof. Abednego Feehi Okoe Amartey, who had improved the academic standing of the university in the last eight years.
“We will work tiredly to ensure that students get the needed resources and support to reach their full potential. For our faculty and staff it is your dedication and expertise which is the foundation of the university and so I look forward to working and supporting you to grow fortunes of the university.
“As an institution of reach we pledge to work with the new government to achieve its objective. We also pledge to produce graduates with employable skills that will be relevant to the country,” Prof Mawutor stated.
Induction
He made these comments on Friday, December 27, 2024 after his induction as the vice chancellor of the UPSA at the university campus in Accra.
It was in the presence of a Deputy Minister of Deputy, John Ntim Fordjour; Chairman of UPSA Council, Dr Kofi Hene Konadu; outgoing Vice Chancellor; Professor Abednego Feehi Okoe Amartey; Chair of the Church of Pentecost Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye; Editor, Graphic, Theophilus Yartey; clergy, traditional leaders, staff of the university and other dignitaries.