UEW Strengthens Administrative Leadership at Annual Registry Review
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) renewed its commitment to developing proactive, policy-conscious and technologically adaptable university administrators, reaffirming the Registrar’s Department as the backbone of institutional governance and policy implementation.
The initiative took place during the two-day Annual Review Meeting for Senior Members of the Registrar’s Offices held at the North Campus Mini-Conference Room on Tuesday, 12th and Wednesday, 13th August 2025. The programme was centred on the theme “The University Administrator in Governance and Policy Implementation: The Registrar’s Department in Focus.”
Delivering the keynote address, Mr. Paul Effah, former Executive Secretary of the now-defunct National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE), described the university administrator as a strategic facilitator of institutional growth and transformation rather than a passive official. He called on administrators to combine professionalism with ethical leadership, effective communication and technological competence, stating that “policy implementation thrives when administrators act as vision carriers and change managers.”
His presentation offered an insightful analysis of governance structures in higher education and provided practical recommendations for bridging the gap between policy formulation and execution.
On behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual, Prof. (Mrs.) Rebecca Akpanglo-Nartey, Principal of the College of Languages Education, emphasised that the Registrar’s Department is “the backbone of university administration,” supporting academic records, governance procedures and institutional memory.
Prof. Rebecca Akpanglo-Nartey urged participants to “reflect, reassess and reaffirm the importance of professional administration” in fostering responsive institutions and to develop administrators capable of translating UEW’s vision into action “with diligence, integrity and foresight.”
Mrs. Wilhelmina Tete-Mensah, Acting Registrar, highlighted the essential role of professional administrators in guiding the operational engine of governance and policy implementation. She described the Registrar’s Department as “institutional memory, policy interpreters and critical enablers of governance,” calling for reimagined structures, systems and attitudes to meet increasing demands for transparency, accountability and innovation.
The gathering featured several expert presentations on various but interconnected aspects of modern university administration. Mrs. Wilhelmina Tete-Mensah shared her personal insights and lessons in “Sharing Administrative/Professional Experiences,” encouraging colleagues to remain open to continuous learning and self-improvement.
Mr. Steve van Kamassah, speaking on “Revolutionising University Administration: The Power of Effective Communication,” stressed that clear, empathetic and timely communication is vital for institutional cohesion and progress. Surv. John Kwaku Oppong, Esq., delivered a presentation on “Upholding Natural Justice Principles in University Administration: A Practical Guide for Registry Leaders in Ghana’s Public Universities,” illustrating how fairness, transparency and due process underpin credible governance.
Dr. Francis Akrono, discussing “Effective Leadership,” urged administrators to combine decisiveness with emotional intelligence to motivate and mobilise their teams towards institutional goals. In a related presentation, Mr. Collins Owusu-Ansah, speaking on “Emotional Intelligence: An Essential Soft Skill for Administrators,” emphasised its importance in conflict resolution, team harmony and motivation.
Concluding the series of presentations, Mr. Raymond Bentum Boison and Mr. Samuel Krow Anim jointly explored “Digital Transformation and AI in Higher Education: Developing an AI-Driven Administrative Strategy.” They clarified the role of artificial intelligence in administrative tasks and underscored the importance of fostering digital literacy across all administrative units.
The programme culminated in an action planning session where participants developed a roadmap aligned with UEW’s priorities and capacities. The goal was to integrate the insights gained into practical strategies to enhance administrative efficiency and effectiveness across the institution.
