DCTE-UEW Reviews Programmes Ahead of 2026/2027 Re-Accreditation
The Department of Clothing and Textiles Education (DCTE) at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has held a comprehensive two-day workshop to review all undergraduate and postgraduate programme accreditation documents in preparation for the 2026/2027 re-accreditation exercise by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
The workshop, held at the Centre for International Programmes Conference Room on Wednesday, 5th and Thursday, 6th August, 2026, brought together departmental staff to scrutinise course outlines and programme documents to ensure their alignment with GTEC requirements while incorporating emerging trends and improvements to strengthen the quality and relevance of the Department's academic programmes.
The review team comprised Prof. Rosemary Quarcoo, Head of Department, Dr. Jacqueline Ogoe, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Mercy Ampofowah Osei, Lecturer, Ms. Priscilla Agbodo, Research Assistant, and Ms. Benedicta Mary Tandoh, Administrator.
Welcoming participants, Prof. Rosemary Quarcoo underscored the importance of ensuring that course delivery remains consistent with approved accreditation documents. She explained that the review was intended not only to align course outlines with GTEC requirements but also to provide lecturers with the opportunity to strengthen the curriculum by incorporating improvements that reflect advances in knowledge and technology.
She noted that the collaborative approach would enable the Department to harmonise contributions from all lecturers before commencing the formal re-accreditation process to ensure that its programmes remain relevant, responsive and compliant with national quality assurance standards.
A presentation by Dr. Michael Amoh Asiedu of the UEW Accreditation Unit equipped participants with practical guidance on the University's accreditation processes and the use of the Electronic Management Information System (EMIS) for programme accreditation.
Dr. Asiedu highlighted common reasons GTEC declines accreditation applications including inadequate justification for programmes, lack of uniqueness, inappropriate programme titles and failure to align programmes with the University's mandate. He urged departments to design innovative curricula that respond to emerging trends and integrate contemporary developments such as Artificial Intelligence and technology to enhance programme relevance and competitiveness.
He further explained that all programme accreditation processes are now undertaken through the EMIS platform, stressing the need for accurate staff profiles, complete programme information and adherence to established procedures to facilitate successful accreditation. He also demonstrated how departmental users could initiate and manage programme re-accreditation applications through the system.
The workshop forms part of the Department's commitment to maintaining high academic standards and ensuring that its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes continue to meet national quality assurance requirements while equipping students with contemporary knowledge and skills for the evolving clothing and textiles industry.
