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User proficiency levels in three selected Microsoft packages among Senior Members in the Registrar’s Department (Winneba Campus) of the University of Education, Winneba
Get PDFThis report looks at the proficiency level of Senior Administrators of the Registrars Department at the University of Education, Winneba in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Forty items grouped under Word, Excel and PowerPoint were used to collect data on personnel in the department. While 91% of personnel were proficient in basic skills in Ms Word, only 51% and 54% respectively were proficient in intermediate and advance Ms Word skills. 65% were proficient in basic excel skills and 33% proficient in intermediate skills in excel. For PowerPoint, 58% were proficient in basic skills with only 25% in the intermediate/advance skills. Looking at the important roles administrators play in the University system, it is recommended that, remedial programmes are planned to enable them update their knowledge in the areas they lacking in
The Challenges of Managing a Contemporary University Library
Get PDFThe paper looks at the leadership/management structure in a typical Ghanaian public university library, and discusses the vital role the various levels of management in the library can play in the efficient management and administration of the library. Challenges found to be facing managers and administrators of contemporary university libraries in Ghana include: a dynamic library governing body; visionary library manager/administrator; responsible and committed supervisors. The paper
highlights a number of recommendations to address these challenges
INFRASTRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE PRACTICES IN SCHOOLS AND ITS IMPACT ON EDUCATION DELIVERY IN GHANA: THE CASE OF SELECTED SCHOOLS IN THE BUILSA SOUTH DISTRICT
Get PDFThe study explored the infrastructural maintenance practices in schools and its impact on education delivery in the Builsa South District. The respondents who were Headmasters, Assistant Headmasters, Parent Teacher Association chairpersons, the District Assembly Engineer as well as the Ghana Education Service officer in-charge of projects were selected purposively. The Cash theoretical model was employed; and semi-structured interview was used to collect data. The data were analysed thematically. Tesults showed that, generally, there was poor maintenance culture of educational infrastructure in schools across the Builsa South District coupled with lack of funds to accomplish same. In addition, majority of the participants revealed that the poor maintenance culture impacted negatively on education delivery. It was also revealed that major chunk of the support for maintenance work in schools was received from Parent Teacher Association. Conclusions drawn were that poor maintenance impacted negatively on education delivery in the Builsa South District. Funding for maintenance of educational infrastructure in schools was received mainly from three sources namely; Parent Teacher Association, Old Students and internally generated funds. The study recommended among others that the District assembly should allocate part of its funds for maintenance work in schools; get Non-Governmental Organizations on board to help in maintaining educational infrastructure
OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AND ADMINISTRATORS’ LEVELS OF JOB SATISFACTION IN THE UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
Get PDFThe research assessed the effect of occupational stress on administrators’ levels of job satisfaction in the University of Education, Winneba (UEW). The study investigated the sources of occupational stress, job satisfaction determinants, and the effects of occupational stress on administrators' health, all of which were based on the demand control theory. The quantitative approach and descriptive survey design were used. The study randomly selected 110 participants from a population of 147 administrators at the University of Education, Winneba, using the sample size determination table. Data were collected from respondents using structured questionnaires, which were then processed with and coded IBM SPSS version 20. The data were analysed with mean, standard deviation and regression. The study discovered that lack of promotion and resources, favouritism, inadequate staff, work obligations, red tape, immoderate administrative responsibilities, and occupational health issues were the major factors that account for occupational stress among staff. A weak and negative relationship was discovered between occupational stress and job satisfaction of staff. Thus, the study concluded that high levels of occupational stress resulted in lower job satisfaction. In order to improve job satisfaction levels of administrators at UEW, the study recommended that management should implement innovative measures such as flexible working hours, enhanced promotion based on merit, resource availability to facilitate work and remote working aimed at lowering the factors that contribute to occupational stress. Also, the University Health Directorate should occasionally run health screening to address health related issues among staff who are at ris
PERSONALITY TRAITS AND CAREER CHOICE AMONG PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS IN GHANAIAN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION: A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING APPROACH
Get PDFThis study examined the influence of personality traits on career choice among pre-service teachers in Ghanaian Colleges of Education. Data were collected from 421 respondents using the Big Five Personality Test (BFI-20) and the Teachers’ Career Choice Scale (TCCS). Analytical cross-sectional survey design and Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modelling (CB-SEM) were employed for data analysis. Results revealed that agreeableness was the dominant personality trait among pre-service teachers, followed by conscientiousness, openness, extraversion, and neuroticism. Personality traits significantly predicted career choice dimensions, with neuroticism emerging as the strongest predictor. The findings underscore the importance of considering personality traits in career counselling to guide pre-service teachers towards fulfilling careers. This research contributes to the understanding of factors influencing career choice in the teaching profession, particularly in developing country contexts like Ghana
On the Phonological Structure of Esahie Compounds: Tonal and Segmental Changes
Get PDFCompounding, the process which combines two or more lexemes to form a new lexeme, is a
common strategy cross-linguistically for increasing word stocks. This process may trigger
several changes in the output form, including phonological changes, both segmental and
suprasegmental changes. This paper examines two phonological features of compound
formation in Esahie (ISO 639-3: sfw), a Niger-CongoÄKwa language spoken in parts of
Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. We discuss the tonal structure of compounds, compared to those
of their individual constituents, as well as changes in segmental & syllabic structure,
including deletion and consonant mutation. Based on data purposively drawn from a variety
of sources, this study provides evidence for the observation that, although compounding is a
morphological process, there is usually an intricate interface between the morphology and
the phonology as evidenced by the phonological properties of the input and output of the
compounding process. Focusing on tone, this paper identifies some form of uniformity in the
tonal output of compounds where, regardless of the tonal pattern of the compound
constituents, the compounds bear a predictable Low-High output tonal melody, showing that
Esahie compound tonal melody may be a constructional property. We discuss the tonal
processes that yield the output tone of the compounds, employing formalism from
Autosegmental Phonology. We further show that non-tonal changes like deletion and
consonant mutation occur in the computation of the output form of Esahie compounds
The Proverb as a tool for Addressing Social Challenges: The Case of Dangme Youth
Get PDFThe elderly is presumed to be the custodians of proverbs. This wisdom-bound group is said to be responsible for idioms and aphorisms. This paper closely looks at some selected proverbs of Dangme used in addressing social vices among the youth of Dangme. Data were drawn from primary sources only; family meetings, traditional court of arbitrations at senior divisional chief’s court in Ada, funerals, marriages and naming ceremonies. The respondents provided the context within which these proverbs are used. The data is cast within Brown and Levinson’s (1978, 1987), Politeness Theory. The findings indicate that proverbs among the Dangme can be categorized into those used for addressing issues regarding the virtues that need to be upheld, vices that must be discouraged as well as those used in showing the consequences of disobedience. It is to be noted that the correct use of proverbs to the youth in the Dangme communities resolves the social challenges in contemporary times and brings sanity and peace among all classes of people. However, the wrong use of proverbs can create chaos and anarchy
Assessment of vehicle fleet management in a public university in Ghana; The case of College of Technology Education, Kumasi, Ghana
Get PDFThe main objective of the study was to examine the effectiveness of fleet management in the University of Education, Winneba (Kumasi-Campus). This assessment was done in a bid to analyze how the University is able to derive value for money in the operations of the Transport Department of the institution. The study adopted the quantitative research methodology to assess the problem. That notwithstanding, using the purposive sampling technique a total of 161 respondents were used for the study which comprised 60 and 101 senior and junior members of the University respectively. Administering questionnaires as the main instrument of data collection, the results show that a significant number of the respondents agreed that the procurement of new vehicles for the University should be under the auspices
of the Transport Section. Additionally, the respondents accepted that the Transport Section should be in charge of vehicle repairs and maintenance as well as authorize the fuelling of official vehicles of the University. Also, the study revealed that for effective vehicle management official vehicles should be insured and that there should be strict regulation on access to the keys of official vehicles. The Transport Section of the University is challenged by frequent vehicular breakdowns, accidents as well as poor vehicular scheduling. It was thus recommended that the University should compel all staff to comply with the fleet management policies of the University and penalties be appended to staff who go against the policies. Regular training programmes must be organized for staff to ensure they are kept up-to-date with new trends in transport issues
Common ailments among sandwich students seen and treated at the University clinic
Get PDFThe objective of the study is to determine the range of disease conditions presented to the UEW Clinic by students pursuing the sandwich programme between June and August every year from 2010-2012. This is a descriptive cross sectional study; retrospective with regards to the data collection. Both quantitative and qualitative
data were collected. About 369 patient folders, 109 of which represent 50% of sandwich student who visited the Clinic between June and August in year 2010 were randomly selected , 132 from year 2011 and 128 from the same period in year 2012 were selected to be part of this study. Nearly 80% of all sampled patient folders were aged between 19 and 44 years; 56% were of the female gender; 91% were diagnosed of a condition which was acute in nature; 90% of all chronic conditions were diagnosed to be Hypertension with the rest being Diabetes. About 51% were diagnosed with Malaria; Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI)-11%, Gsatroenteritis-10%, Hypertension (HBP)-9%, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)- 5%, Volvo-Viginal Candidiasis (VVC) -3% , Otitis Media-3%, Septic Wound- 3% and
Conjunctivitis- 2%
Academic Dishonesty in University of Education, Winneba: Prevalence, Penalties and Prevention
Get PDFThe aim of this survey was to determine the prevalence, penalties and remedies for academic dishonesty in University of Education, Winneba. Results indicate a higher tolerance for academic misconduct by students in comparison to staff, particularly with respect to falsification of research results and plagiarism, as well as considerable underestimation by staff of the prevalence of virtually all forms of student academic misconduct. Mechanism for managing and curtailing the level of academic misconduct, are suggested