July 2022 Newsletter

Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) accredits BSc. Computer Science at Palm Institute

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) awarded Palm Institute accreditation to run a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science.

This program aims to equip students with the knowledge needed for a career in a technology related field. Within this degree program, students can specialize in software engineering, computer networking and security or data management and analytics.

Appointment of Head of the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology

Dr. Clifton Kassmaul was appointed as the Head of the Computer Science and Information Technology Department at Palm Institute.

Dr. Clifton is a professor with more than 20 years’ experience teaching computer science curriculum that emphasizes active guided-inquiry, project-based learning, and entrepreneurship. He has also spent time working as a consultant.

Palm Peer Mentoring Program Training

The Student Life and Career Services Department organized a virtual training for the 2022/2023 cohort of peer mentors to outline the objectives and goals of the program and how to be an effective mentor.

The Peer Mentoring Program is designed to assist new students to transition smoothly into university life through the shared experiences of both mentors and mentees.

Admissions Outreach

The admission team at Palm Institute reached out to senior high school students, parents, teachers, and community members in the Western Region of Ghana to create awareness about Palm Institute and the upcoming academic year.

The team visited Takoradi Senior High, Ahantaman Girls Senior High School, St. John’s Senior High, Sekondi College and Fijai Senior High School. The team also met with the youth group at Trinity Presbyterian Church.

GTEC visits Palm Institute for Program Accreditation and Academic Audit

Officials from Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) visited Palm Institute for the accreditation of its two proposed diploma programs: Diploma in Business Administration and Diploma in Business Information Technology.

In addition, the Quality Assurance Team from GTEC performed an academic audit at Palm Institute as well. This was part of an exercise to ensure standards are met in all tertiary institutions within Ghana.

Corporate Advisory Council meeting

The sub-executive committee met with the the Corporate Advisory Council to discuss the upcoming 10^th anniversary celebration at Palm Institute, launching the Palm Corporate Mentoring Program (PCMP), admissions outreach and fundraising.

Admission and Scholarship Interviews

Palm Institute has also been interviewing candidates who have applied for scholarships through to the Naa Amerley Palm Education Foundation (NAPE) and the David Okai Okantey (DOO) Foundation. It has been amazing to meet potential students and scholarship recipients.

First Residential facility

Thanks to our generous donors, Palm Institute was able to procure more building materials, complete the roof and plastering. Thank you for your continued support!!

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