By Caleb Kuleke
Ho, Feb. 12, GNA – The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has officially welcomed the 2024/2025 Academic year batch of students with a three-day orientation programme.
The event was held at the University’s campuses at Ho and Hohoe respectively.
The orientation programme is aimed at introducing freshers to the university system as well as providing them with essential information on how to navigate the academic journey.
Professor Lydia Aziato, Vice Chancellor, on both campuses, welcomed the students and assured them of UHAS’s unwavering resolve as a practically oriented healthcare training institution committed to community services.
She underscored the need for students to be responsible members of the university community by adhering to rules and regulations and following laid down procedures in seeking redress for grievances.
Ms. Yaa Amankwaa Opuni, Registrar of the University, highlighted the University’s commitment to providing excellent education to its students and as junior members of the university.
She called on the students to let their actions and inactions reflect the UHAS values of ‘Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Service and Care’.
The Registrar informed the freshers of some of the support services available within university system including academic counselling, career guidance, mental healthcare services.
Dr. Theresa Adu, University Librarian encouraged the freshers to take advantage of the ultra-modern centre at the University Library, housing both digital and print resources.
The students were excited when Dr. Adu invited them to explore the library’s digital content creation facilities.
Professor Judith A. Torgbor, Dean of Students Affairs, whose office is responsible for ensuring that students have the best experience during their stay on campus, urged them to make good use of the office of Student Affairs in addressing student-related issues and called on them to be responsible members of the community and be each other’s keepers.
Professor Yaw A. Awuku, Chairman of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee of UHAS, took the freshers through what constitutes sexual harassment and the University’s zero tolerance policy for Sexual Harassment.
The Directorates of Quality Assurance, Public Affairs, Works and Physical Development, Academic Affairs and the Vocational Training Unit also interacted with the freshers at both campuses.
The SRC and other students’ bodies were equally part of the orientation programme.
GNA