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SUMMER SCHOOL

SUMMER SCHOOL. KNUST AS A SYSTEM BY K. A. KARIKARI DEPUTY REGISTRAR KNUST - KUMASI. August 2012 Great Hall Conference Room. OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION. Definition and features of a system The workings of the system at KNUST in terms of - Administration - Disciplinary Matters

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SUMMER SCHOOL

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  1. SUMMER SCHOOL KNUST AS A SYSTEM BY K. A. KARIKARI DEPUTY REGISTRAR KNUST - KUMASI August 2012 Great Hall Conference Room

  2. OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION • Definition and features of a system • The workings of the system at KNUST in terms of • - Administration • - Disciplinary Matters • - Promotions • - Conditions of Service • Weaknesses within the system and measures to strengthen the system

  3. DEFINITION AND FEATURES OF A SYSTEM • A group of interacting or independent elements forming a complex whole • An integrated set of elements that accomplish a defined objective • FEATURES • Predefined goal or objective • Rules and regulations • Acceptable level of performance • Defined boundaries • Feedback • Environment

  4. GOVERNANCE • Operations based on the committee system • Close to 40 Statutory Committees • Major Committees - Council, Academic Board, Welfare Services Board.

  5. COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL, ACADEMIC BOARD AND WELFARE SERVICES BOARD • ACADEMIC BOARD • Executive Committee • UAPC • College/Faculty/Dept. Boards • Residence • Library • Books & Publishing • Research & Conference • Scholarships • Planning & Resources • Admissions • COUNCIL • Standing and Finance • Development • Tender • Join Council/ Academic Board • WELFARE SEVICES BOARD • Estate Organization • Health services • Security Services • Basic schools • Transport • Guest House • Housing

  6. THE SYSTEM AT KNUST CHANCELLOR UNIVERSITY COUNCIL ACADEMIC BOARD VICE CHANCELLOR WELFARE SERVICES BOARD PRO VICE CHANCELLOR COLLEGE BOARD REGISTRAR UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN PROVOST Dir. WKS & PHYS. DEV’T DIR. HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR OF FINANCE INTERNAL AUDIT Dean of Students DEANS Dean of Grad. Studies Dep. (UR) Dean I.P.O Dep. (ACAD) Dep. (GEN) Dep. (HR) Dep. (Legal) College Acct. College Registrar College Liberian Head (QAPU) Head (Alum Office HODs

  7. DISCIPLINARY MATTERS • Vice – Chancellor – Chief Disciplinary Officer • Disciplinary Offences • Conviction by a competent court of Law • Conduct of a Scandalous nature • Conduct constituting failure to discharge one’s duties • Penalties for Breach of Discipline • Dismissal • Termination of Appointment • Suspension • Interdiction • Reprimand • Warning

  8. PROMOTIONS Norms High Good Adequate Inadequate • Areas for Assessment • - Teaching • - Promotions of Knowledge • - Service

  9. PROMOTIONS No Of YearsNo Of Publications Req. Asst. Lecturer – Lecturer 2 - Lecturer - Snr. Lecturer 4 4 2”Highs” 1 Adequate” 3 “Good” Snr. Lecturer – Assoc. Professor 5 6 2”Highs” 1 “Good” Assoc. Professor – Professor 5 8 3”Highs”

  10. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE • What staff are entitled to • Commutation Allowance • Fuel Allowance • Rent Subsidy / owner occupier Allowance • Car maintenance Allowance • Extra Teaching Allowance • Night Subsistence Allowance • Availability of Loans (GUSS, Provident Fund, etc.) • Sabbatical Leave with Pay • Leave of Absence • Travel Arrangement

  11. WEAKNESSES WITHIN THE SYSTEM • Bureaucracy • High Administrative cost • Poor Information Flow

  12. CONCLUSION KNUST as a system has its own challenges and would need the concerted efforts of all to achieve its Aim.

  13. THANK YOU...

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