As part of the processes to activate its new Charter status, the Christian Service University(CSU) has
formally waned itself off
institutional affiliation to the University of Ghana(UG), Legon and the University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast(UCC) respectively.

It will be recalled that on May 17 this year, the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo, upon the advice of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)and the Ministry of Education (MoE) granted a Presidential Charter to the Christian Service University College with effect from September 2023 to become the 10th private charted University in Ghana under a new name:“Christian Service University”.

The Vice Chancellors of CSU and
UCC arrowed in the middle and flanked
left and right by their representatives at the exit meeting

Per the rules of the game, several processes had to be activated to satisfy regulatory, operational and change of internal structures and systems occasioned by the change of status.

So far, a good number of these processes have been successfully completed including, engagement with the University’s stakeholders such as the Council, staff, students and parents/sponsors to ensure that all stakeholders come on board. One of the key outstanding issues had to do with “exit meeting” with the affiliate institutions.
By the grace of God, that hurdle has been crossed.

A high-powered delegation led by the Vice Chancellor of CSU, Prof. Sam Afrane and made
up of the Registrar, Mr. Andrews Kingsley Doku and the Director of Finance, Mr
. Osei Yeboah Asuamah visited the University of Ghana and the
University of Cape Coast to seal the deal.

Prof. Afrane expressed his appreciation to the two affiliate institutions for their sense of duty and dedication to providing academic leadership to CSU over the years.

He,however,assured that now that CSU has closed the mentorship (supervision) chapter and entered into collaboration (partnership), both parties will explore areas of mutual interest such as joint research, exchange programmes and capacity building to further strengthen quality tertiary education in Ghana.

By this development, starting from 2024/2025 academic year, CSU undergraduate students currently enrolled from levels 100 to 300 including postgraduate students will receive the new CSU Certificate upon graduation.

This is indeed a heartwarming news that must be celebrated.

Story by
Rev. Justice Boffah Poku Mensah,
Director, Institutional Advancement Office, CSU