Valley View University holds matriculation

Oyibi (GAR), April 3, GNA - The Valley View University (VVU) is embarking on a student-centred culture that would foster personal growth and promote independent, critical thinking, creativity and innovative problem-solving.

This would help the students to be 'thinking and not mere reflectors of other [people's] thoughts'.

Professor Daniel Bediako, Vice Chancellor of the VVU, disclosed this at the 21st matriculation of the University at Oyibi.

He said the work-study programme which is currently being strengthened would enable them to instill the passion for physical work in students and provide opportunities for students to support themselves financially.

Prof Bediako said the Sandwich and Distance study modes is also being re-examined to identify ways to enhance quality delivery and to reduce the stress on students.

The Vice Chancellor said the VVU would embark upon a strict on-campus accommodation policy for certain categories of undergraduate students to enhance quality education.

He enumerated some of the challenges facing the university as lecture halls, library, student hostels and a fence wall.

Prof Bediako urged the matriculated students to demonstrate the spirit of fortitude and resilience in marching steadily towards their goals.

About 9,472 students drawn from Oyibi, Techiman and Kumasi Campuses as well as Takoradi Learning Centre, were matriculated.

GNA