University of Ghana Current Affairs Practice Set

Historical Establishment and Early Leadership of the University

The University of Ghana, also referred to in the context of the University of Ghana within the study material, was officially established on the date of $08/11/1948$. During its formative years and early development, the institution was presided over by its first principal, Mr. David Mobre, Balm (also referred to as Mr. David Mobray, Baum). The main library of the University of Ghana is named in honor of this first principal.

Following the country's transition in $1957$, the institution was officially designated as the University College of Ghana. This followed an earlier period where it was known as the University College of the Gold Coast. The transition of the university is marked by key dates including $03/06/1957$, $03/04/1957$, and $07/01/1961$.

Current Principal Officers and University Governance

The governance of the university is overseen by several key individuals holding principal offices. The current chair of the governing council is Madame Marietta Agyei Wabru. The role of Chancellor of the University of Ghana is held by Mrs. Mary Shinari Hesse (also referred to as Mrs. Mary Chinari Hesse or Mrs. Mary Chinrihece).

The administrative and academic head of the university is the Vice Chancellor, a position currently occupied by Professor Nana Aba Appia, AMFO (also identified as Professor Nana Abba Apia. Amfo or Professor Nana Eba Appiah, AMFO). The university's central administrative records and functions are managed by the current Registrar, Mrs. Emilia Nakhwansua, Agyei Mensah (also referred to as Mrs. Emilia Naa Kwansua Agyei Mensa).

Pro Vice Chancellors and Student Administration

The university maintains specific leadership roles for academic, student, and research development. The Pro Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs is Professor Gordon Akanzuiwe Awandare (also spelled Awandari). For the division of Research, Innovation, and Development, the Pro Vice Chancellor is Professor Felix Ankuma Asante (also spelled Professor Felix Ankoma Asante).

The direct oversight of the student body is the responsibility of the Dean of Student Affairs. This position is currently held by Professor Rosina Kiramatin (also referred to as Professor Rosina Kirimaten or Professor Rosina Kyerematen).

Academic Organization and the College Structure

The University of Ghana is organized into $4$ distinct colleges. These core academic divisions are the College of Humanities, the College of Education, the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, and the College of Health Sciences. It is explicitly noted in the records that the College of Engineering does not constitute one of these four primary university colleges.

Development and Leadership of the College of Health Sciences

The College of Health Sciences has played a pivotal role in medical education. The first batch of medical students officially entered the University of Ghana Medical School in the year $1962$. The medical school was initially led by its first dean, Professor Charles O. Eisman (also referred to as Professor Charles O. Eastman).

Currently, the College of Health Sciences is led by the Provost, Reverend Professor Alfred Edwin Yossen (also referred to as Reverend Professor Alfred Edwin Yawson). He succeeded the former provost, Reverend Professor Patrick F. Ayakumma (also spelled Reverend Professor Patrick F. Iacuma). The administrative operations of the college are facilitated by the current college registrar, Mr. Torvino Orlano Newton (also referred to as Mr. Torvino Worlano Newton).

Specific leadership within the constituent schools includes the current Dean of the University of Ghana Medical School, Professor Ivan De Adamaco (also referred to as Professor Ivan de Adomico or Professor Yvonne De Adamaco). The current Dean of the University of Ghana Dental School is Professor Sandra Ammahulet (also referred to as Professor Sandra Ahma Hewlett).

National Judiciary and Constitutional Figures

The records provide highlights regarding the leadership of Ghana's judicial system. Theodora Georgina Wood is recognized as Ghana's first female Chief Justice. Regarding recent transitions in the judiciary, the immediate past Chief Justice of Ghana is identified as Gertrude Araba Izaba Torcoronu (also referred to as Gertrude Araba Asaba, Torcorno). Other notable figures mentioned in the context of high-level service include Sofia Okufo and Joyce Bamford Addo.