UPSA Global Alumni Association pledges support for new Vice-Chancellor
The Global Alumni Association of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has congratulated Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor on his recent induction into office as Vice-Chancellor, pledging its full support for the university’s continued development.
The alumni group made this commitment during a courtesy call on Prof. Mawutor at his office on Tuesday, January 21.
The meeting, part of ongoing stakeholder engagements by the new Vice-Chancellor, focused on ways of strengthening the alumni network to enhance UPSA’s reputation as a leading business school in Africa.
President of the Global Alumni Association, Mr. Francis Dadzie (Alum ’89), assured Prof. Mawutor of member’s unwavering support, emphasising the alumni’s readiness to collaborate on initiatives that will bolster the university’s growth.
“We are committed to working together to advance the University’s goals and ensure its reputation continues to soar,” Mr. Dadzie stated. He further added that the university will be 60 years this year and the alumni are looking forward to the celebration.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mawutor, who is also an alumnus of UPSA (2005), expressed his gratitude for the alumni’s support and outlined his vision for advancing the University during his tenure as Vice-Chancellor.
He emphasised leveraging technology to enhance organisational and operational efficiency while promoting interdisciplinary research and fostering collaborations and partnerships with key stakeholders and industry players.
He also underscored the need to incentivise faculty members to produce academic textbooks tailored to both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, incorporating local case studies and insights from industry professionals.
“We aim to reach a point where the University would have course books produced by our lecturers. These books will contribute to enriching the academic experience and preparing students for the dynamic business environment,” Prof Mawutor said.
“Additionally, we intend to equip our students with essential digital skills that will prepare them to thrive in today’s technology-driven business environment.”
Mr Albert Kan-Dapaah, a former National Security minister and distinguished alumnus (1972), stressed the importance of improving UPSA’s global reputation.
He called for impactful research publications that address real-world challenges and enhance the university’s international image.
“UPSA should make deliberate efforts to position itself as the leading business university in Africa,” he said. “I look forward to a time when employers will actively seek out UPSA graduates because of their exceptional competence.”
Mr Kan-Dapaah also highlighted the need for quality student recruitment and support to ensure that UPSA graduates are among the best in the business world.
“How do we ensure our graduates stand out? By prioritising the quality of our admissions and providing the support needed for them to excel,” he said.
Present at the meeting were the Registrar, Mrs Lorraine Gyan (Alum ’93), Mr. Albert Amposem, Director of Finance, Gimpa (Alum ‘2003), Catherine Nana Opoku Ampomah, daughter of the founder of UPSA (Alum ’99), as well as Mr. Elisha Asiedu Amponsah (Alum ’91), Mr. Dankwah Amoafo (Alum ’82), Mr. Benedict Nyarko ( Alum ’22), Lieutenant. Col. Serebour (Alum’88), Mr. Ebenezer Asiedu (Alum ‘2011), Mr Yaw Takyi Agyarkwa (Alum ‘2000) and Mr. Eric Ofori Adarkwah (Alum ’93).
