News:
March 13, 2012
Parliament on Tuesday 13, March 2012 read the University of Professional Studies Bill, 2011, for the second time.
The Bill which is currently at the consideration stage when passed into law will transform the Institute of Professional Studies (IPS) into the University of Professional Studies.
The institute which was awarded a Charter in 2008 to enable it run its own Degree, Diploma and Certificate programmes is known for producing well trained accountants and management experts who have contributed to the growth of the country.
Contributing to the motion moved by the Deputy Minster of Education, Mahama Ayariga for the Bill to be read for the second time Members of Parliament expressed concern over the development in recent years where Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), with a clear mandate to run specific courses changed their focus and introduced entirely new programmes which was outside their mandate.
The MP for Tamale south, Haruna Iddrisu who emphasized the need to close the gap between the humanities and sciences urged the soon to be renamed University of Professional Studies to remain focus on its mandate on training people in accounting and management related courses to improve on the human resources of the country.
The MP for Ahafo Ano south, Balado Manu on his part expressed concern about the growing trend where some universities deviate from their core mandate which was clearly cut out for them at the time of their establishment to run other courses simply because of the monies they are likely to get from introducing those new courses.
He was however hopeful that IPS even after the name has been changed into a University will not change its focus.
Akua Sena Dansua, MP for North Dayi in her statement commended the management and staff of the Institution led by the Rector, Prof Joshua Alabi for the great managerial skill that has ensured growth of the Institute especially in the area of infrastructural development in the last 10 years.
Kwadwo Anim/Ghanamps.gov.gh