During the first Association General Meeting meeting under the auspices of the Antwi-Eduah-led administration, held on February 16, 2024, at Lecture Hall 1, members of this esteemed Association gathered to reflect on past achievements, address the progress of the administration, learn about prospects, and discuss budget concerns.
The meeting commenced with His Excellency the president of GPSA-KNUST, Master Samuel Kofi Amoah Antwi providing a comprehensive overview of the programs conducted during the vacation period. The presence of Prof. Asare Nkansah, the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, graced the occasion and was befittingly met with a standing ovation from members, highlighting his revered status within the faculty.
Prof Nkansah extended his congratulations to the executives on their commended work and emphasized the importance of initiatives such as the “Jump the Trail” program. He expressed gratitude to the facilitators of the program by awarding them certificates of honour for their altruism and mentioned how they would be sponsored in certain ways as a gesture of gratitude.
Addressing cleanliness concerns within the faculty, Prof Nkansah stressed the importance of maintaining neat classrooms and clean washrooms. He also announced a new policy regarding students with past misconduct, stating that such students may not be approved by the faculty to write the Ghana Pharmacy Professional Qualifying Examination (GPPQE).
The Dean also disclosed a new faculty policy status, the description of which is as follows;
Fifth-year students who have more than two trials from a resit will earn a non-regular student status, which means they would stay behind and study for their trailed courses. They wouldn’t be paying full fees but a portion of the ideal fees for the classes they would be having. Master Owusu Nketia Leo, the Association’s financial secretary, provided insights into the annual budget and the supply chain of funds within the faculty, which was well received by members.
Notable dignitaries in attendance were His Excellency Samuel Tenkorang Acheampong, the incumbent president of the Pharmaceutical Students Federation of Ghana and Rt. Hon. Anthony Dziworshie, the HESA Senate Speaker.
The association meeting served as a platform for reflection, discussion, and planning, highlighting the commitment of members towards academic excellence and organizational efficiency.