MARCH 2022 NEWSLETTER

Palm Institute signs MoU with Youth Arise Organization

On February 23, 2022, Mr. Moses Baffour Awuah who is the Global CEO of Youth Arise Organization (YAO), visited Palm Institute to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU begins a collaboration to inspire young people in Ghana and Africa to access higher education.

Seminars on Cognitive Computing and AI, and the implications for businesses and Business Etiquette

During the month of March, Palm Institute hosted Mr. Felix Sie, a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft. Mr. Sie facilitated a seminar to the freshmen students entitled Distinguishing between Cognitive Computing and AI, and the Implications for Businesses. He explained how artificial intelligence (AI) evolved, its usefulness to business and everyday life and how harmful it can be.

Also, Mr. Yaw Okyere, HR Manager of CH Group facilitated a virtual seminar on Business Etiquette. He emphasized the role of effective business etiquette in advancing one’s career. Mr. Yaw Okyere is a member of the Palm University Council and the Palm Corporate Advisory Council.

9^TH MATRICULATION CEREMONY FOR THE CLASS OF 2025

Palm Institute’s Class of 2025 was formally inducted into Palm Institute on March 5^th. Palm Institute’s faculty and staff, university council members, NAPE Foundation board members, family members, friends, relatives and other invited guests and dignitaries joined the occasion.

Dr. Okantey, the Founder and President, spoke about the educational standards and services offered to students at Palm Institute. He encouraged the students to find a balance between their academic work, extra-curriculum activities and their social lives.

The Matriculation Oath was administered to the 19 students by Mr. Reginald Mills Owoo, the Acting Director of Finance at Palm Institute.

Ms. Alma Johnson, a representative of the Class of 2025, spoke on behalf of her fellow students. She reiterated her confidence in Palm Institute’s ability to fully train and adequately equip each student with the knowledge and skills to be successful and ethical leaders.

Mr. Yaw Owusu Okyere spoke about how to nurture industry-ready leaders in Africa. Additionally, Ms. Ayesha Bedwei Ibe, who is PwC’s Tax Leader & Africa Diversity and Inclusion Leader served as the Guest of Honour. She is also the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana and the chair of the Palm Corporate Advisory Council. Ms. Bedwei Ibe encouraged students to take advantage of the learning opportunities at Palm Institute, to work hard and persevere throughout their educational journey.

PALM INSTITUTE ATTENDS THE 10^TH ANNIVERSARY LECTURE OF THE LEADERSHIP DIARY TRAINING PROGRAM

Faculty, staff and students of Palm Institute participated in a 10^th anniversary celebration on March 7^th organized by Youth Arise Organization (YAO) to commemorate running their Leadership Diary Training Program. Dr. Okantey was the Guest of Honour at the event.

DEBATE ON THE HONOUR CODE

Palm Institute is the second university in Ghana and Africa to adopt the Honour System and the Examinations Honour Code. The Honour System is a pact by which all stakeholders pledge to act honestly, walk in integrity and do the right thing when no one is watching. Instead of imposing the Honour System, student classes have a choice to adopt it. They are provided with conversations, discussions, and debates to learn more.

On 8^th March, students participated in an organized debate between the men and women of the freshman class. The men shared reasons why they weren’t in favor and the women shared the benefits of implementing the Honour System. Both sides argued their opposing positions and the women won!

ADMISSION OUTREACH

During the month of March, the admission team together with some students from the freshman class reached out to various senior high schools to share about Palm Institute and speak to interested students. The team visited Ghanata Senior High School, Adonteng Senior High School, and Wesley Girls Senior High School.

Local Fundraising Campaign

NAPE Foundation in collaboration with Palm Institute launched a local fundraising campaign in March 2022 to support students experiencing financial hardship. The aim is to support current Palm Institute students who are unable to pay their tuition and housing fees. Our target is to raise GHS 50,000.00 by the end of 2022.

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FIRST RESIDENTIAL FACILITY

The construction of the first Palm Institute student hostel has begun. Below are photos of the construction. We are very grateful to all of our donors for their support.

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