In order for the College to play a key role in ensuring that the University attains a World Class Status, I have outlined the following vision and strategies:
INTERNATIONALLY COMPETITIVE AND EXTENSIVE RESEARCH
Drive research along the 4 thematic research areas of the University: (Malaria, Food security, Environmental management, Social policy for improvement of livelihoods of all Ghanaians)
Encourage multi-disciplinary research teams
Interrogate and encourage the culture of “proposal writing and fund seeking”
External collaboration, organization of international research conferences / workshops and participation
INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS AND HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
Technical/Administrative staff training and upgrading
Support for promising young faculty to pursue postdoctoral training, conferences/workshop, etc
Succession planning and mentoring
General staff motivation
Create opportunities for international linkages/exposure
Work ethics and attitudinal change (Time management, etc)
TEACHING AND LEARNING - ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Revision of existing programmes to conform to relevant and national needs; introduction of novel multidisciplinary market-driven programmes/courses
Encourage the institution of conducive enabling environment for teaching and learning.
Graduate student enrolment increment
Improved means of assessing students with emphasis on experiential learning
External review system for teaching and examinations
Effective advising, interactive and mentoring system
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
College Advancement Team: Raise funds (alumni, business sector, foundations, individuals)
Faculty training in improving fundraising skills
“Knowledge transformation” - Development of Unit Business plans
College Action Endowment Fund (Development, graduate student assistance, etc)
Advantage of huge potentials of the Agricultural Research Centers (Economics of Scale)
Prudent and sound financial procedures/management (zero-based budgeting for units)
ASSET MANAGEMENT - INFRASTRUCTURE/EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND ADVANCEMENT
Maintain and beautify existing facilities and research laboratories
Strategic power supply
Ensure regular maintenance of sophisticated scientific equipment (especially those linked to the US 2 million UG investment)
Information management center (student’s records, data storage, etc)
Encourage schools to develop proposals for establishment of initiatives
COLLEGE'S VISIBILITY
Media interactions for publicity and public awareness.
Well-designed web site (academic programmes, research thematic areas, funding, etc)
Annual College activity bulletin
College days and durbar
Radio and Television discussions on topical issues; Newspaper features.
Linkages & Networks
International conferences/workshops