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Brew, A. K. and Oppong-Frimpong, D. (2015). Occupational Health and Safety: An Assessment of the Situation at University of Education, Winneba (UEW). Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 3,
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Abstract: The writers took a look at occupational health and safety at University of Education, Winneba (UEW). The Wikipedia’s categorisation of hazards at the workplace was adopted in the discussions. Common occupational hazards and associated risks in the work environment in UEW as well as the categories of staff who are prone to the identified hazards were discussed. It was observed that the University had instituted measures to safeguard the health and safety of its employees. The health and safety measures the University had instituted to manage occupational health were also evaluated. But how adequate and/or appropriate were those measures? Did those measures compare favourably with accepted standards like the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) objectives for occupational health and safety for example? In the opinion of the writers, the University was mindful of the well being of its staff but a lot more remained to be done, if the working environment of the University was to be judged as safe and meeting enviable international standards.
Abstract: The writers took a look at occupational health and safety at University of Education, Winneba (UEW). The Wikipedia’s categorisation of hazards at the workplace was adopted in the discussions. Common occupational hazards and associated risks in the work environment in UEW as well as the categories of staff who are prone to the identified hazards were discussed. It was observed that the University had instituted measures to safeguard the health and safety of its employees. The health and safety measures the University had instituted to manage occupational health were also evaluated. But how adequate and/or appropriate were those measures? Did those measures compare favourably with accepted standards like the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) objectives for occupational health and safety for example? In the opinion of the writers, the University was mindful of the well being of its staff but a lot more remained to be done, if the working environment of the University was to be judged as safe and meeting enviable international standards.
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Agyei-Bieni, W., Annan, J., Abedi-Boafo, E. (2016). Factors that Influence the Early Completion of Long Essays by M.Ed Educational Administration Students of the University of Education, Winneba. International Journal of Education, Learning and Development, 4,
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The purpose of this research was to find out the background of sandwich graduate students at UEW who were unable to complete their programmes of study within the stipulated time. The study also attempted to find out the effects of improper time management on them and the barriers to the early completion of their thesis. The research design was a descriptive survey and the sampling technique used was simple random sampling for student-respondents and purposive sampling method for supervisor-respondents. The study found, among other things that over ninety percent of M.Ed students are working full time and the demands on their jobs, family, social and academic work put undue pressure on them, contributing to their inability to complete their programmes within the stipulated time. It also came to light, through interviews with supervisors that poor writing skills on the part of students was a barrier to their early completion. The paper concludes with recommendations to help resolve the challenge.
The purpose of this research was to find out the background of sandwich graduate students at UEW who were unable to complete their programmes of study within the stipulated time. The study also attempted to find out the effects of improper time management on them and the barriers to the early completion of their thesis. The research design was a descriptive survey and the sampling technique used was simple random sampling for student-respondents and purposive sampling method for supervisor-respondents. The study found, among other things that over ninety percent of M.Ed students are working full time and the demands on their jobs, family, social and academic work put undue pressure on them, contributing to their inability to complete their programmes within the stipulated time. It also came to light, through interviews with supervisors that poor writing skills on the part of students was a barrier to their early completion. The paper concludes with recommendations to help resolve the challenge.
Ayiah, E. M (2016). PROVISION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES TO THE VISUALLY CHALLENGED STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal).Paper 1369., ,
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Visually Challenged students (VCS) in University of Ghana, Legon face various constraints in accessing library and information services. The study was based on Ranganathan’s five principles of librarianship. Literature was reviewed on provision and access to library and information services. The researcher adopted case study, since the sample size was small they were all included in the study. Descriptive data analysis technique was used to analyze data. Tables and graphs were used to display information. Findings of the study indicated that there is no program for VCS, they were aware of technological developments in information communication technologies (ICT), access to information and library services was not in existence. It was recommended that the library and the University should make a conscious effortto upgrade it services to meet theacademic needs of VCS.
Visually Challenged students (VCS) in University of Ghana, Legon face various constraints in accessing library and information services. The study was based on Ranganathan’s five principles of librarianship. Literature was reviewed on provision and access to library and information services. The researcher adopted case study, since the sample size was small they were all included in the study. Descriptive data analysis technique was used to analyze data. Tables and graphs were used to display information. Findings of the study indicated that there is no program for VCS, they were aware of technological developments in information communication technologies (ICT), access to information and library services was not in existence. It was recommended that the library and the University should make a conscious effortto upgrade it services to meet theacademic needs of VCS.
Armah, S. K. and Fiave, J. B. K. (2016). Managing Personal Records in the College of Agriculture Education (CAGRIC) of the University of Education, Winneba: The Challenges and the Way Forward. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 5,
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The University employs staff and when these categories of staff are employed, personal records are created for them in the form of hard copies. Although computers were once thought to be ushering in the age of the paperless offices, the College of Agriculture Education of the University of Education, Winneba is still experiencing exponential growth and reproduction of records. Besides, the management of personal information has become a bit cumbersome due to their bulky nature, longevity and sensitivity. Therefore, it is essential for the College to develop sound personal records management strategies that are grounded in thoughtful and effective procedures to present summaries of personal records and details of employees at the lowest cost with respect to time and effort. It is imperative that the adoption and implementation of this proposed database system of personal record keeping, which is supposed to run side by side with the paper based personal records, will increase accessibility to personal information faster search and retrieval, improve efficiency and productivity and provide adequate security for vital personal information.
The University employs staff and when these categories of staff are employed, personal records are created for them in the form of hard copies. Although computers were once thought to be ushering in the age of the paperless offices, the College of Agriculture Education of the University of Education, Winneba is still experiencing exponential growth and reproduction of records. Besides, the management of personal information has become a bit cumbersome due to their bulky nature, longevity and sensitivity. Therefore, it is essential for the College to develop sound personal records management strategies that are grounded in thoughtful and effective procedures to present summaries of personal records and details of employees at the lowest cost with respect to time and effort. It is imperative that the adoption and implementation of this proposed database system of personal record keeping, which is supposed to run side by side with the paper based personal records, will increase accessibility to personal information faster search and retrieval, improve efficiency and productivity and provide adequate security for vital personal information.
Armah, S. K. and Kwantwi-Barima, F. (2016). PROVISION OF BARRIER FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (PWDs) IN THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE EDUCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA .. International Journal of Education and Research, 4,
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This paper presents an examination of the built environment in the College of Agriculture Education of the University of Education, Winneba in respect of the extent to which the academic, residential and recreational facilities are accessible to People with Disabilities (PWDs). Findings from the study indicate that almost all the facilities on the Campus have serious deficiencies as far as accessibility to the built environment is concerned. It was also found that the New Lecture Theatre and the New Student Hostel, which obviously are the most modern facilities among the structures, have better facilities for PWDs. Most of the access routes to and around the various facilities in the College are inaccessible to PWDs. It is recommended that at least one entrance per facility should be made accessible to a wheelchair user. It is also recommended that internal ramps and other barrier free facilities, including lifts should be incorporated into the construction of the New Library Complex and the Chapel Extension Project (Lecture Halls) which are under construction.
This paper presents an examination of the built environment in the College of Agriculture Education of the University of Education, Winneba in respect of the extent to which the academic, residential and recreational facilities are accessible to People with Disabilities (PWDs). Findings from the study indicate that almost all the facilities on the Campus have serious deficiencies as far as accessibility to the built environment is concerned. It was also found that the New Lecture Theatre and the New Student Hostel, which obviously are the most modern facilities among the structures, have better facilities for PWDs. Most of the access routes to and around the various facilities in the College are inaccessible to PWDs. It is recommended that at least one entrance per facility should be made accessible to a wheelchair user. It is also recommended that internal ramps and other barrier free facilities, including lifts should be incorporated into the construction of the New Library Complex and the Chapel Extension Project (Lecture Halls) which are under construction.
Kwantwi-Barima, F., Armah S. K. , Poku R. E. , Appau, O. B. (2016). Paper Reduction in the University of Education, College of Agriculture Education, Mampong-Ashanti. International Journal of Education and Research, 4,
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This article seeks to highlight the numerous ways through which work organisations can cut back on the use of paper, save money, increase efficiency and reduce green house gases. It analyses the quantity of paper used in the various offices of the Collegeof Agriculture Education of the University Education, Winneba juxtaposed with the percentage cost constituent of the College’s 2014 annual budget and the percentage of a fully grown tree consumed in the production of the papers. The paper also analyses the cost effectiveness of automating organisational workplace as opposed to the traditional system with the use of scenarios and tables. The study made suggestions on how institutions could cut down on the use of papers, make cost savings and sustain the environment.
This article seeks to highlight the numerous ways through which work organisations can cut back on the use of paper, save money, increase efficiency and reduce green house gases. It analyses the quantity of paper used in the various offices of the Collegeof Agriculture Education of the University Education, Winneba juxtaposed with the percentage cost constituent of the College’s 2014 annual budget and the percentage of a fully grown tree consumed in the production of the papers. The paper also analyses the cost effectiveness of automating organisational workplace as opposed to the traditional system with the use of scenarios and tables. The study made suggestions on how institutions could cut down on the use of papers, make cost savings and sustain the environment.
Appau, O. B., & Kwantwi-Barima, F. (2016). A Case for Financial Assistance to Needy Students of the University of Education, Winneba. The International Journal Of Humanities & Social St udies, 4,
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The plight of needy students in the tertiary educat ion environment, particularly, the College of Agric ulture Education of the University of Education, Winneba is very deplorable . This is so because such students are unable to ca ter for their basic needs such as paying for a decent accommodation, pa ying fees on time and getting money to feed on regu lar basis. In the light of this, one can only suggest that the Univer sity authorities have to set up a fund, purposely f or the upkeep of identified needy students within its ranks. On this score, it should be noted that the University of Education, W inneba is not oblivious of the disadvantaged nature of some of its students since a few have been assisted in the past through the Vodafone, MasterCard and Carnegie scholarships. However, some thing concrete needs to be done in that direction. In this paper, an argument has been made to detach the word ‘brilliant’ from the phrase ‘needy but bri lliant’, since, it is no more tenable to hold on to that cliché. Rather, rig ht from the word go, the University should make con scious efforts to identify needy students who obviously possess the b asic competences to study in a tertiary education e nvironment and more importantly, one’s brilliance would only be sustain ed if the required atmosphere is available. Reasons had been assigned and it is prudent that students who are found to be needy should be given financial assistance from th e proposed Needy Students’ Fund, as is being done in sister tertiary institutions.
The plight of needy students in the tertiary educat ion environment, particularly, the College of Agric ulture Education of the University of Education, Winneba is very deplorable . This is so because such students are unable to ca ter for their basic needs such as paying for a decent accommodation, pa ying fees on time and getting money to feed on regu lar basis. In the light of this, one can only suggest that the Univer sity authorities have to set up a fund, purposely f or the upkeep of identified needy students within its ranks. On this score, it should be noted that the University of Education, W inneba is not oblivious of the disadvantaged nature of some of its students since a few have been assisted in the past through the Vodafone, MasterCard and Carnegie scholarships. However, some thing concrete needs to be done in that direction. In this paper, an argument has been made to detach the word ‘brilliant’ from the phrase ‘needy but bri lliant’, since, it is no more tenable to hold on to that cliché. Rather, rig ht from the word go, the University should make con scious efforts to identify needy students who obviously possess the b asic competences to study in a tertiary education e nvironment and more importantly, one’s brilliance would only be sustain ed if the required atmosphere is available. Reasons had been assigned and it is prudent that students who are found to be needy should be given financial assistance from th e proposed Needy Students’ Fund, as is being done in sister tertiary institutions.
Kwantwi-Barima, F., Armah, S. K., Poku, R. E. & Appau, O. B. (2016). Paper reduction in the university of education, college of Agriculture Education, Mampong-Ashanti. International Journal of Education and Research, 4,
Abstract
This article seeks to highlight the numerous ways t hrough which work organisations can cut back on the use of paper, save money, increase efficiency and reduce green house gases. It analyses the qu antity of paper used in the various offices of the College of Agriculture Education of the University Education, Winneba juxtaposed with the percentage cost constituent of the College’s 2014 annual budget and the percentage of a fully grown tree consumed i n the production of the papers. The paper also analyses the cost effectiveness of automating organisational workplace as opposed to the traditional system with the use of scenarios and tables. The study made suggestions on how institutions could cut down o n the use of papers, make cost savings and sustain the environment.
This article seeks to highlight the numerous ways t hrough which work organisations can cut back on the use of paper, save money, increase efficiency and reduce green house gases. It analyses the qu antity of paper used in the various offices of the College of Agriculture Education of the University Education, Winneba juxtaposed with the percentage cost constituent of the College’s 2014 annual budget and the percentage of a fully grown tree consumed i n the production of the papers. The paper also analyses the cost effectiveness of automating organisational workplace as opposed to the traditional system with the use of scenarios and tables. The study made suggestions on how institutions could cut down o n the use of papers, make cost savings and sustain the environment.
