Author: Amos Famouz

The Tertiary Students Confederacy of the New Patriotic Party (TESCON) at St. John Bosco’s College of Education, Navrongo, extends heartfelt greetings to all students as we begin a new academic year. We are especially delighted to welcome our new freshmen who have chosen to join this great institution and become part of our family.On behalf of the TESCON Executive Committee, Tang Richard, the General Secretary of TESCON, shared these inspiring words:”I am delighted to welcome you all back to campus, particularly our new freshmen who have chosen to join our great institution.” As we embark on this academic journey together, we…

The Institute for Teacher Education and Continuing Professional Development (ITECPD) has released the schedule for special resit and supplementary examinations for Level 400 students in Colleges of Education affiliated with the University of Education, Winneba (UEW). These exams are intended to help students who have not passed certain courses before their graduation.Key Details of the Examination Schedule:Exam Dates: Monday, 3rd February – Friday, 7th February 2025Eligibility: Any Level 400 student who has not passed a course has the chance to retake the exam before graduation, as stated in Regulation 4.2.3 of UEW’s rules.Steps for the Examination Process: Test Preparation:Course instructors…

Trainees in colleges of education affiliated with the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) are raising concerns about their results displayed on the student portals.SEE ALSO: How to Access Your Portal on a New Phone Or Forgotten Password On Tuesday, many students noticed something unusual when checking their results. At first, their grades seemed normal, but when they checked again later, their results had changed. This problem has continued for days, with trainees seeing different grades each time they log in.One frustrated trainee shared, “Yesterday, my results were A, A, B, B+. But today I checked, and it has changed to C,…

Have you changed your phone or forgotten password? follow the following steps keenly to get access to your portal. 1. Open the Settings app on your phone.2. Navigate to Accounts or Users & Accounts (this may vary based on your device).3. Tap on Add Account.4. Select Google from the list of options.5. Enter your email address in the format:[reference number]@st.uew.edu.gh(Example: 111112@st.uew.edu.gh)6. Enter your personal password.7. Tap Enter or Next.8. Review and accept the Google Terms and Conditions. Take Note:If you see a message saying “Incorrect password,” follow these steps:1. Tap Forgot Password.2. Re-enter your email address ([reference number]@st.uew.edu.gh).3. A password reset link…

The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has announced positive developments following recent engagements with the University of Education, Winneba. The discussions, held last week, have yielded fruitful outcomes, and the release of outstanding exam results officially began today. ALSO READ: St. Vincent College of Education to Reopen After GTEC InterventionTTAG has expressed its expectation that the University will honor its commitments and fulfill the promises made during the engagement. This collaborative effort is expected to pave the way for a smoother and more successful academic experience for all teacher trainees.TTAG assured trainees of its unwavering dedication to their welfare and…

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed the reopening of St. Vincent College of Education. This decision follows discussions between GTEC and the Paramount Chief of Dagbon, Ya-Naa Abukari Mahama. The college had been closed earlier due to disagreements about the appointment of a new principal. The closure was ordered by the Ya-Naa to ensure peace while the matter was addressed. ALSO READ: Principal of St. Vincent College of Education Resigns: All You Need to Know Professor Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, the Director-General of GTEC, led a team to visit the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. During the meeting with…

Haruna Iddrisu, the Education Minister-designate, has announced that first-year university students who have already paid their admission fees will receive refunds. This is part of the government’s plan to implement free university tuition for first-year students in public universities.The Tamale South MP shared this update during his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament. He explained that although universities have started their admission processes, the government’s proposed policy is yet to begin.According to Haruna Iddrisu, the government has allocated GH₵345 million to cover admission fees for students pursuing general subject areas. However, professional courses like medicine will not be included…

The Akatsi College of Education has announced the 15th Congregation ceremony for the 2024 batch of graduands. This exciting event will take place on Friday, 14th February 2025, at the Letsa Korba Hall. The program will begin promptly at 9:00 AM.During the ceremony, the 2024 batch will receive their Bachelor of Education Degrees, and the College will officially invest Dr. Felix Kwame Kumedzro as the 13th Principal of the institution. Graduands are reminded of the following:1. Collection of Gowns:Date: Thursday, 13th February 2025Time: 9:00 AM2. Rehearsal:Date: Thursday, 13th February 2025Time: 4:00 PMThis ceremony is an important milestone for the 2024…

The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has issued a notice to final-year teacher trainees in all Colleges of Education. The notice, is to addressed students participating in their internships (out-programme). TTAG advises trainees to continue their internship exercise despite ongoing challenges. The decision comes after a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held with local TTAG Presidents. According to the notice, this action was necessary because of “a timely update by the National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) on the progress of finding a resolution collectively with our teachers.”READ ALSO: TTAG Advises Level 400 Teacher Trainees To Stay…

The National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education, Ghana (PRINCOF), has organized a workshop to address salary concerns for staff in Colleges of Education. The event, titled the “Test Report Reconciliation & Correction Workshop,” focuses on transitioning staff to the universities’ salary structure.The workshop started on 16th January 2025 at the Tomreik Hotel in Accra and will end on 20th January 2025. Representatives from various organizations are attending to ensure a smooth and transparent process. SEE ALSO: Al-Faruq College of Education Advises Internship Trainees to Stay in Partner SchoolsWho Is Participating?Representatives from the following groups are part of the workshop:Ministry…