The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has honoured 122 students for their outstanding performance across various levels of study at the 2025 Dean’s Awards Ceremony.
The colourful ceremony was graced by the Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies (CHLS), Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng; the Acting Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Augustine Tanle, and Mr. Isaac Augustus Ogoe, the Human Resource and Administrative Manager of PEPL.
The Provost, Prof. Osei Kwarteng, commended the awardees for their hard work and dedication and encouraged them to earn their degrees honestly. He stressed that earning a degree through honest means was vital for several compelling reasons, such as students not undermining their credibility, not only with their educators but also with themselves.
“Upholding academic integrity builds trust, which is essential for personal and professional relationships,” he explained.
He further added that earning a degree through hard work and not through cheating makes students more employable.
“The primary goal of education is to gain knowledge and skills. Cheating shortcuts this process, preventing students from truly understanding the material. An honest approach ensures that graduates are well-equipped with the knowledge needed in their fields,” Prof. Kwarteng said.
Provost of CHLS, Prof Kwarteng, presenting an awardee with a certificate of honour
In his remarks, the Acting Dean, Prof. Augustine Tanle, praised the awardees and challenged them to remain consistent with their performance.
“Try and maintain the class you have attained,” he said, urging them to uphold values such as loyalty and humility. He further reminded students about the power of effective communication.
“Your language can send you, promote you, or demote you,” he advised.
Three students emerged as the overall best at their respective levels. Emmanuella Agyeman, a level 200 student, topped the list with a CGPA of 3.96. She was closely followed by Elizabeth Amoo, level 300 with a CGPA of 3.95, and Martin Efemor Paku from level 400 with a CGPA of 3.88.
In his keynote speech, Mr. Isaac Augustus Ogoe, the Human Resource and Administrative Manager of P. E Power Limited, who spoke on the theme, "Beyond the Degrees: Cultivating Employability in a Dynamic World." urged students to build their character and professionalism together with academic work. He also emphasised the need to be disciplined, time-conscious and reliable.
Touching on the importance of dressing appropriately, he noted that dressing decently was a vital aspect of student life that can significantly impact various facets of academic and social experiences. He added that the university is a transitional phase where students prepare for their professional lives. As such, adopting a habit of dressing appropriately helps students to develop a sense of professionalism that will be beneficial in job interviews and workplace settings.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC