40th Anniversary

Special EditionCSUCCSUC

INSIDE: INSIDE: LAUNCHING OF 40TH ANNIVERSARY - Pg. 4CSUC RESOURCES TREDE HEALTH CENTRE - Pg. 8GRADUATION / CLIMAX OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY - Pgs. 10 & 11INTERVIEW WITH A PIONEER STUDENT OF CSUC - Pgs. 16 & 17STUDENTS’ CORNER - Pg. 18

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE CHRISTIAN SERVICE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, KUMASI - GHANA ISSUE 4 VOL 1 2015

CHRISTIAN SERVICE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (CSUC), KUMASI - GHANA FAITH SCHOLARSHIP INTEGRITY

Why Study @ CSUC?

To apply:Visit: www.csuc.edu.gh Email: info@csuc.edu.gh Call: 03220 28781 / 39258

Location: Just after the Santasi Roundabout, 100 meters from the Allied Filling Station on the Odeneho-Kwadaso road, Kumasi - Ghana

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us.The period of 40 years is significant in a Enumber of religions and cultures, including

Christianity:

40 years is seen as the end of one generation and the

beginning of another. Life, it is often said, begins at 40!

King David ruled Israel for 40 years and so did his son,

Solomon. Moses was 40 years old when he decided to

visit his Hebrew brethren and he had to spend 40 years

in Midian, being prepared to be used by God to deliver

the people of Israel out of Egypt. Afterwards, he

wandered 40 years in the wilderness with them.

Indeed the number 40 seems to symbolize waiting,

preparation and probation. There are often 40 days of

mourning for the dead (when it is believed that the spirit

uses this period to disengage itself from the physical)

and 40 days of fasting and prayer is seen to be the

ultimate gesture of submission to God.

This edition of the CSUC newsletter is a compilation of

events surrounding the celebration of the 40-year

journey of an institution whose proprietor is the Lord

Jesus Christ himself. It publicly celebrates the goodness

of our proprietor these past 40 years; it celebrates the

preparatory stage he has taken us through, and enjoins

us to expectantly look forward to the next 40 years in

anticipation of increased prosperity: in material things:

- yes; but more so and more importantly in our

relationship and identity as a Christian institution. It

should spur us on to renew our identity, to 'stay forever

young' even as we grow; and realize our vision of being sta 1 class Evangelical Christian University which trains

its products to be people with moral uprightness and

academic excellence; and who possess a passion to

serve and transform society. We have thus 'renewed' our

logo to better symbolize our renewed commitment to

'Make Christ better and to make Him better known'.

A big 'thank you' to all who have been with us and diversely supported us in our mission of being an academic excellence for teaching, research and service, within an evangelical and sound ethical environment; an institution of 'Faith, Scholarship and Integrity', upholding its core values of the Lordship of Jesus Christ, Integrity, Hard work, Good Stewardship and Mutual Support and Care.

The mercies of the Lord will endure forever. Arise! Come join us if you are not already a part of the next 40 year march to greater heights and commitment in the Lord.

President's Message

Fund-raising Update

§ CSUC launched a five-year fund-raising campaign with an Inaugural Friends & Partners' Fund-raising Dinner in 2012.

§ The campaign is dubbed, “The CSUC Challenge: Three-in-Five Project.”

§ The objective of the campaign is to raise three million dollars within a five-year period for a number of projects (see pledge form above).

§ Since its launch, an amount of ¢ has been raised through the generosity of our alumni, friends and partners.

§ We continue to keep our cherished friends and partners informed about events at CSUC.

CSUC will continue to pursue its fund-raising efforts through intensifying:

§ Collaboration with CSUC Alumni.

§ Forging stronger partnerships with corporate bodies, friends and partners.

§ Engagement with our external partners.

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Thank you all for your generosity and prayers for CSUC over the years. We are counting on your support and donations as we train the next generation of Christian leaders and professionals to grow in Faith, excel in Scholarship and serve with Integrity.

Prof. (Mrs.) Frances Owusu-Daaku, CSUC President

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Editorial Team: Samuel Kwesi Ahenkorah, Richard O. Opoku, Ernest Owusu Kyenkyehene, Thomas Owusu Barnnorh Jnr. (Designer)

HISTORY

SCHOOLS/FACULTIES, DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMMES

A. FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

B. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

hristian Service University College (CSUC), formerly Christian Service College (CSC), was Cestablished in January 1974 as a non-

denominational tertiary institution in Ghana. It was started as a joint venture between local evangelical Christian leaders and a British missionary organization for theological education. It grew to become the leading Bible College in Ashanti Region and beyond. Since its establishment, CSUC has produced over 2000 graduates who are now serving in the public and private sectors, as well as in Christian ministry. Currently, with over 1,800 students enrolled, CSUC is the leading private Christian University College in Ashanti and the northern sector of Ghana. As a Christian institution of higher education, CSUC continues to provide spiritual, moral, academic and professional training for effective Christian ministry, business, IT and health practice, as well as communication.

From just being a theological institution, CSUC has now expanded into a Christian University College (mainly liberal arts), offering both postgraduate and undergraduate programmes. CSUC currently runs the following Faculties/Schools, departments and programmes:

i. Department of Nursing · BSc. Nursing

ii. Department of Information Technology · BSc. Information Technology

iii. Department of Computer Science· BSc. Computer Science

i. Department of Theology · MA Christian Ministry with Management· BA Theology (with Administration)

HEALTH AND

· Post-Graduate Certificate in Theology

· Certificate in Biblical Studies

· Certificate in Ministry

ii. Department of Communication Studies

· Bachelor of Arts in Communication (with options in Print Journalism, Electronic Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising

iii. Department of Social Work & Community Development

· Bachelor of Arts in Community Development

i. Department of Accounting & Finance

· BBA Accounting

· BBA Banking & Finance

ii. Department of Management & General Studies

· BBA Human Resource Management

iii. Department of Marketing, Logistics & Corporate Strategy

· BBA Marketing

· BBA Purchasing & Supply Chain

Management

The CLPD was established to undertake programmes aimed at building capacity and enhancing academic and professional development. Some programmes organized by the CLPD include:

· Executive Certificate in Project Management

· Certificate in Public Relations

· Communication Design and Photography

· Certificate in Biblical Languages

· Certificate in Biblical Counseling

· Church Financial Management and Investment

· CISCO Certified Network Association (CCNA)

· WASSCE Remedial Classes

C. CSUC SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

D. CENTRE FOR LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CLPD)

The 40 Years Journey so Far

Faculty of Humanities Wins Bible Quiz Competition

The Faculty of Humanities of CSUC put up a splendid performance to emerge winners of the Inter-Faculties/School Bible Quiz Competition organized by the Chaplaincy Unit of CSUC.

In a fiercely contested three-round competition, the Faculty of Humanities secured 39 points to win the competition, whiles their close contestants, the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences had 38 points. The CSUC School of Business polled 36 points to place third.

The contestants showed their impressive knowledge of the Bible, answering difficult questions on the Book of Daniel, the Book of 2 Timothy and general knowledge of the Bible. The aim of the Bible quiz was to challenge the students to achieve in-depth knowledge and develop a better understanding of the Word of God (the Bible), so that they can apply it in their lives.

The Faculty of Humanities was represented by Arabel Boye-Doe (Department of Communication Studies) and Samuel Mwinterebu (Department of Theology). Fred Antwi (Department of Nursing) and Richard Owusu Ansah (Department of Computer Science) represented the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, whiles Eric Osei Yeboah (Department of Human Resource Management) and Sylvester Bosompem (Department of Accounting & Finance) represented the CSUC School of Business.

For their awards, the winners received CSUC cloths and cash prizes, whiles the second-placed participants received copies of 2015 Daily Guide and cash prizes. Copies of New Testament Bibles and cash prizes were awarded to the third-placed participants.

Discrimination Against Private University Students Must Stop!

By Thomas Takyi-Bonsu (Local NUGS, PUSAG and USAG President)

Private universities in Ghana play a crucial role in complementing the Government's efforts of providing equal, accessible and quality education. Unfortunately, private universities receive little support from Government which is inherent in the educational regulatory frameworks most of which hinder private universities from thriving.

The Government for instance does not care how private university students manage financially and graduate – meanwhile, it subsidizes public university students' tuition. Tuition in private universities range from GH¢1,400 to GH¢2,000 per semester, while students in public universities pay between GH¢300 to GH₵600 per semester. Sadly, private universities do not benefit from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETfund). The high tuition in private universities is partly attributed to the exorbitant affiliation fees and taxes including corporate tax that is charged to those institutions not limited by guarantee.

Currently, over 50 private universities are operating and contributing significantly to Ghana's educational development. If the Government cannot subsidize tuition of private university students, then it should reduce the taxes imposed on private universities. I also call for a review of the GETfund Act by Parliament to include private universities. I believe this can help reduce the discrimination against private university students if it is not completely eliminated.

Thomas Takyi-Bonsu

STUDENTS’

CORNERSTUDENTS’

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Samuel Mwinterebu receiving his award from the CSUC president.

Arabel Boye-Doe receiving her

award from the CSUC president.

thCSUC outlined a number of activities to mark its 40 anniversary milestone under the theme, “CSUC at 40 Years and Growing: Renewing Our Identity.”

Activities unveiled for the year-long anniversary thcelebrations included the 7 Senavoes Memorial Lectures,

Conference of Stakeholders of CSUC, Anniversary Float and Community Service Day. The celebrations were officially

thclimaxed during the 38 Graduation Ceremony in December, 2014.

The President of CSUC, Prof. (Mrs.) Frances Owusu-Daaku explained that the anniversary offered CSUC the opportunity to renew its identity as a Christian institution, and realize its vision of being a first class Evangelical Christian University which trains products to be people with moral uprightness and academic excellence; and who possess a passion to serve and transform society. The Odeneho Kwadasohene, Nana Boakye Dankwah,

thofficially launched the 40 anniversary celebrations, and lauded CSUC for its immense contribution to the development of Ghana's education sector.

Dr. Daniel O. Gyane, a Pharmacist and Chairman of the CSUC Board of Trustees chaired the occasion and advised students to desist from examination malpractice and acts that could jeopardize their future.

The august ceremony was graced by current and former Trustees and Council Members, as well as heads of sister universities and friends of the University College.

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATION

The current infrastructure developments at CSUC include a purpose-built cafeteria and three modern faculty and administration buildings. One of the blocks was completed in 2003 with funds from CE-Plus (USA). The other two were financed through internally generated funds (IGF). CSUC has also completed an ultra-modern state-of-the-art Executive Hostel to provide accommodation for its fast growing student population, and other housing services to the general public. The construction of a multi-purpose Library/ICT complex is also in progress. With the existing campus now fully built, a new site has been acquired at Sabin-Akrofuom on the Kumasi-Obuasi road for further expansion.

CSUC is accredited by the National Accreditation Board (Ministry of Education), Ghana. The University College is affiliated to the University of Ghana, Legon, and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, for the award of its degrees. CSUC’s Nursing programme is professionally accredited by the Nurses and Midwives' Council of Ghana.

VISION

MISSION

CORE VALUES

To be a first class Evangelical Christian University that promotes knowledge about Christ through the training of men and women with moral uprightness, academic excellence and passion to serve and transform society.

The Christian Service University College provides a sound Christian ethical environment for tertiary level training of high calibre human resource with Christian values and principles for sustainable development and transformation of society. It also offers opportunities for research and community service, and it is positioned to attract students and scholars from local and international communities.

· Lordship of Jesus Christ

· Integrity

· Hard Work

· Good Stewardship

· Mutual Support and Care

thLaunching of 40 Anniversary Celebrations

picture till we became a University College. Concerning our surrounding, the area was not as developed as it is now. Only few structures served as administrative, library and lectures blocks. The entire place was untarred and bushy, so students were engaged in regular cleaning and weeding to get the place tidy and healthy.

How do you feel being a pioneer student of CSUC?

I feel very proud to be one of the pioneer students, and honestly speaking that is one of the reasons why I am still lecturing here.

Do you remember any of your mates?

Oh yes! In fact, I remember all of them. The five of us that made the pioneer students were Mr. Daniel Buer (I have lost contact with him); Mr. Justin Frimpong (GILLBT); Seth Nana Mintah (now a retired Rev. Minister of Presbyterian Church Ghana); and Most Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante (current Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana).

Looking back, what were some of the fond memories that you had at the time?

family-like atmospherethat existed among us. I also remember the informal interaction that existed between staff and students and the outreach programmes into rural areas for evangelisation and training of leaders for the rural church.

You started with this institution 40 years ago as a student, and now a Senior Lecturer. What are some of the major transformations that have taken place at CSUC?

Hmmm, there has been a lot. There has been a great transformation in terms of infrastructure and student numbers, and I would like to commend both past and present administration for the tremendous work.

What do you think has been the guiding principle of CSUC over the years?

Strong commitment to Jesus as Lord of our lives, and in everything we do (i.e. for students, finances, development of infrastructure, etc) and the conscious development of good interpersonal relationship between Staff, Students, Council and all who are related to the school.

If you were to recommend any previous practice to CSUC, what will you recommend?

above. We only have to remain resolute and committed to our Christian principles.

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I still remember the

We are doing it just as I have stated

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As one of CSUC's first alumni, I want you to say something to the far-flung alumni of CSUC.

We tried to get the alumni going when we were only one department and although attendance was not 100%, we tried to meet as often as possible and to attend University College activities. But now, it seems everything has grounded to a halt. I suggest we try forming the alumni on department basis because of shared interest and values. When that gets going, then we can bring the various groups together annually or bi-annually for joint meeting and elect executives for the combined alumni groups.

Finally, how do you see the future of CSUC?

Very bright provided we keep to our Christian values and continue to forge strong relations with our students, alumni and other stakeholders.

Thank you very much Mr. Ntsiful for sharing this important historical information on CSUC.

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Mr. Ntsiful being interviwed by the PDA

Pioneer Students & Staff of csc with Mr. Ofori Atta, a.k.a. Paa Willie, a Member of the Big Six (standing 1st left)

Nana Boakye Dankwah,, Odeneho Kwadasohene officially launching the 40th Anniversary celebrations

CSUC officials and some invited guests during the launch

CSUC Calls on Ashanti Regional Minister, KMA Boss and Odeneho Kwadasohene A delegation from CSUC led by the President, Prof. (Mrs.) Frances Owusu-Daaku paid separate courtesy visits to the Former Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Eric Opoku; the Kumasi Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Kwadwo Bonsu; and the Odeneho Kwadasohene, Nana Boakye Dankwah.

The courtesy visits were to officially inform the thdignitaries about CSUC's 40 anniversary celebrations,

and to formally invite them to the official launching in February, 2014. The year-long anniversary celebrations had the theme, “CSUC at 40 Years and Growing: Renewing Our Identity”.

Other members of the delegation who visited the Former Regional Minister and the KMA Boss included Prof. Stephen E. Owusu, Vice President; Dr. Samuel B. Adubofuor, Dean of Faculty of Humanities; and Mr. Richard Opoku, Partnership Development Assistant.

Courtesy Visits to Otumfuo and Ashanti Regional Minister

In a related development, CSUC paid courtesy visits to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the current Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Samuel Sarpong to officially announce and invite them to the climax of

thCSUC's 40 anniversary celebrations which was held in thDecember 2014 during the 38 Graduation Ceremony.

The Chairman of CSUC Council, Rt. Rev. Prof. Osei Safo-Kantanka led the CSUC delegation to the Manhyia Palace.

Speaking during the visit, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II praised CSUC for how far the University College has come, tracing his knowledge of the University from the Theology days to its current state. He also talked about funding for private Universities and raised the concern that the government must take a second look at funding of private Tertiary Universities such as CSUC who are also training manpower needs for the nation. Otumfuo assured CSUC of a visit at the appropriate and opportune time and promised to send a representative to the celebrations.

COURTESY CALLS ON OTUMF O / REGIONAL MINISTERS / MCE / ODENEHO-KWADASOHENE

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Interview with Mr. John Ntsiful, Pioneer Student of CSUC

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Mr. Ntsiful

It has been 40 years since its establishment, and CSUC is highly privileged to still have close contacts with some of its pioneer students. Mr. John Ntsiful, who is now a Senior Lecturer at the University College, is one of CSUC's first students. In an interview with CSUC‘s Partnership Development Assistant , Mr. Ntsiful shares his experience when he started school at CSUC in 1974.

Tell me a bit about yourself?

Diploma in Christian Service Biblical Studies

BA (Theology) from the CNNA, London Bible College in 1986; and Certificate in Advanced Leadership Training from the Haggai Institute, Hawaii.

: Let me start with my family life. I am married to one wife. We have been married for 36+ and God has blessed us with three lovely children – two girls and a boy. On my educational background, I did not have a secondary school education, but the Lord enabled me to study privately for my 'O' and 'A' Levels, and then proceeded to pursue and from the Christian Service College (CSC). I also have Post Graduate Certificate in Theological Education from the Belfast Bible College, Northern Ireland, UK in 2007; MTh (Non-Western Christianity), from the University of Edinburgh, UK in 1987;

At CSUC, I have served as an acting HoD of Theology on a number of occasions, as well as a former Staff Representative on CSUC Council, serving also for the period as an acting Council Secretary. I was also a former Dean of Students and Examinations Coordinator, and served on a number of committees set up by the University College. I am a member of the Bethel Methodist Church at Gyinyase, Kumasi, a Local Preacher, writer and a Marriage Counsellor.

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You were one of the first students who enrolled in this institution. In the first place, how did you get to know about Christian Service College (CSC), now Christian Service University College (CSUC)?

I got to know of CSC (now CSUC) from Mr. Isaac Ababio who was one of the lecturers of the school – in fact, he took the first batch of students in the absence of the Principal who was then away on medical grounds.

Can you give a pictorial representation of how CSUC looked like when you started school?

Four students started with the Diploma in Christian Service and Biblical Studies programmes – the only programmes that were offered at the time. But we were joined by another student in the course of the academic year, increasing the total number of students to five. Fellowship wise, we were a close knit fellowship comprising of staff, their families, Council, Trustees, Friends and the students. This was basically the

(Laughs).

Before joining the Benson Idahosa University, Prof. Odabi worked at Chevron USA in San Ramon and thereafter Alameda County Government in California, USA. Prof. Odabi holds Higher National Diploma (HND) from the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi; BSc. Accounting, Graduate Certificate in Telecommunication, MSc. Telecommunication, MSc. Telecommunication Management and MSc. Digital Security from the Golden Gate University, San Francisco U.S.A and PhD Telecommunication from the Suffield University, USA. During his studies in the United States of America, he had two awards; Dick Fung Award for Academic Excellence and EOPS Award for Consistency.

He has various certifications including CISA, CISCO, + +CSSP, Network and Security . He is a member of the

Institute of electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He has participated in a number of international and national training programmes, conferences and workshops and has a number of published articles to his credit.

ALUMNI COLUMN

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CSUC officials with Hon. Eric Opoku (4th right)

CSUC officials with Hon. Kwadwo Bonsu (2nd right)

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Prof. Odabi I. Odabi

CSUC Appoints Prof. Odabi Odabi (continued)

CSUC officials with the Odeneho Kwadasohene (seated 3rd left) & & Odeneho Kwadasohemaa (seated 3rd right)

CSUC officials with Hon. Samuel Sarpong (Seated middle)

Rt. Rev. Prof. Safo-Kantanka in a handshake with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

Prof. Mrs. Frances Owusu-Daaku in a handshake with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

CSUC Re-launches Logo

In renewing the identity of CSUC as a Christ-led institution, it is imperative that the University College's brand clearly identifies with what its values and principles represent. The new logo is meant to depict exactly that. The difference between the old and new logo is that the new logo has the solid 'Cross of Christ' distinctly visible between the two 'Atumpan' drums and the two drums are also distinct. The acronym 'CSUC' is still written on top of the drums and the meanings of these symbols have not changed:

· The 'Cross of Christ' represents the message of the cross

· The Atumpan Drum was used by the Akans in the olden days to send messages to people within the community. In the CSUC logo, the 'Atumpan Drum' is used as a symbol communicating the message of the cross.

CSUC OLD LOGO CSUC NEW LOGO

thStakeholders of CSUC were not left out of the 40

anniversary celebrations of the University College. Former

and current Trustees and Council Members; friends and

partners, alumni and students of the University College

were invited to a special Conference of Stakeholders of

CSUC as part of activities of the anniversary celebrations.

The conference was aimed at creating a platform for CSUC stakeholders to discuss issues concerning the University College, share and exchange ideas, and propose suggestions for consideration and implementation by the CSUC authorities. The conference was also aimed at forging stronger ties between the institution and its far-flung stakeholders.

Various sessions held during the conference offered stakeholders the opportunity to present their views on future developments of CSUC in general, including fund-raising initiatives, programme and infrastructure development, as well as the retention of high calibre staff among others.

Prof. Stephen Adei, former Rector of GIMPA who was also the Guest Speaker, spoke on the topic: “What Makes Great Colleges” with particular reference to what will make CSUC become an excellent higher Christian educational institution.

Prof. Adei who is also a long standing friend of CSUC enumerated several factors that combine to make great colleges and especially, a Christian institution like CSUC to fulfill its mission of promoting spiritual, moral and ethical values. Among them included upholding the missions and vision of founding fathers; undertaking research initiatives and innovation by lecturers and graduate students, as well as improving the level and quality of facilities and systems.

The former GIMPA Rector called for a dramatic change from the traditional method of talking to large number of students during lectures to the mode that encourages students to do their own investigations and work in smaller groups. He stressed that ICT was the best way through which such transformation could be achieved.

thCSUC organized the 7 Senavoes Memorial Lectures as thpart of activities to mark the 40 anniversary celebrations of

the University College. The two-day event was on the

theme, “CSUC at 40 Years and Growing: Renewing Our

Identity”.

The Senavoes Memorial Lectures is a biennial event held in honour of Mr. Ransford Senavoe and Mrs. Juliana Senavoe, former Vice-Principal and Principal of CSUC respectively.

The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante delivering the lectures, charged CSUC to remain committed to the vision of the institution's founding fathers of training professionals who will exhibit Christian values of honesty and integrity in their various fields of endeavour.

Most Rev. Prof. Asante who is also the Chairman of the National Peace Council and an alumnus of CSUC said, as a Christian institution, CSUC had the responsibility to impart not only academic knowledge, but also moral and ethical values to students.

To this end, Most Rev. Prof. Asante encouraged authorities of CSUC to sustain the integration of Christian values and principles in the programmes of the University College.

Most Rev. Prof. Asante said it was wrong for anyone to draw a line between religious and secular ways of life, adding that the work of God was not limited only to the work of pastors and church activities, but it also applied to other fields of human endeavour.

He therefore, called on all Ghanaians to use their professions to promote the work of God by exhibiting ethical and moral values at the workplace.

The memorial lectures brought together former and current Trustees and Council Members; the only son, Joshua and family members of the late Mr. & Mrs. Senavoe; friends; and alumni of the University College.

reviewer for HTS Theological Studies, a South African Journal, and has also been an Editorial Staff of the American Journal of Biblical Theology since 2012. Furthermore, from 2008 and 2009, he served as the Africa Liaison & Co-editor, for Journey News, of the Glory River Ministry, Indianapolis, USA.

At the University of Pretoria, he was given a special task to assist postgraduate students in the Department of Science of Religion and Missiology, Faculty of Theology, with their research work (i.e. Research proposal, referencing style as well as assisting them on how to locate the materials and books for their research). He was also appointed a lecturer at the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies in the same Faculty where he had the highest teaching assessment point at the end of the second quarter in 2014.

He has made conference presentations in Ghana and South Africa. He is also an active member of the Southern African Missiological Society. Dr. White is currently working on the following topics for publication:

· Strategic Cost Effective Mission and Church Planting: A Tool for Missionaries and Church Planters.

· The Pastor and His Church: A Study of the Pastoral Ministry in Missiological Context.

· The Church, Technology and Discipleship: A Case Study of the Neo-Pentecostal Churches in Kumasi.

· Gospel or Insult: A Study of Ghanaian Freelanced Evangelists.

He was an adjunct professor at Ashland Theological Seminary and Northpoint Bible College in USA from 2011 to 2014. Rev. Dr. Okai has taught the following courses in the aforementioned institutions in USA: Theology of Life; New Testament History and Literature; Tools for Biblical Interpretation; Highlights of Church History; and the Prophets. At CSUC, Rev. Dr. Okai teaches Pastoral Care & Counseling; Old Testament & Prophetic Ministry; and Ethics for Ministry including Introduction to Biblical Studies at the postgraduate level. He also teaches Old Testament Theology and New Testament Set Books at the undergraduate level.

In addition to his active ministry in the classroom as a lecturer, he is a member of the Panel of Assessors for MA Dissertation Proposals. In pastoral ministry, Rev. Dr. Okai served as the Senior Pastor of Gospel Radiant Assembly of God at Konongo-Praaso from 1997 to 2005. He was invited by the Assemblies of God Michigan District in USA to come and minister to African immigrants in metro Detroit area of Michigan State. Upon the approval of the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Ghana, Rev. Dr. Okai proceeded to USA and planted Resurrection and Life Assembly of God in Berkley Michigan – a church he served as missionary/senior pastor from February 2005 to August 2014.

Rev. Dr. David Okai is the author of “The Kingdom of God is Spiritual Warfare: You Cannot Escape This Battle, But You Can Triumph through Faith in Christ Jesus”. He has written two articles pending publication in “Enrichment: Enriching and Equipping Spirit-Filled Ministers”—A Journal of the General Council of the Assemblies of God USA. As CEO of Floodgates of Love Foundation International, he donates Bibles, theological/biblical books, and other text books to Bible Colleges and Theological Seminaries in Ghana to upgrade their libraries for spiritual and academic advancement. Rev. Dr. Okai is an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God Fellowship in Ghana and USA. The Reverend Minister is happily married with five grown children.

CSUC Appoints Prof. Odabi Odabi

Prof. Odabi Irubor Odabi has been appointed an Associate Professor and Head of the BSc Information Technology programme at the Department of Computer Science of CSUC. His appointment took effect from October 2014. Prior to joining CSUC, Prof. Odabi worked at Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Nigeria, in the capacity of Associate Professor.

At Benson Idahosa University, he held various positions including Head of Department of Computer

Science, and Director of Students Industrial Work

Experience Scheme (SIWES). cont. from pg. 16

Rev. Dr. David Okai Joins CSUC

Rev. Dr. David Kwadwo Okai is a lecturer in the Department of Theology at CSUC. He holds PhD in Biblical Studies from Louisiana Baptist University in Shreveport LA, USA. Rev. Dr. Okai speaks at conferences, seminars, workshops, revivals and crusades.

Rev. Dr. David Okai

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thCSUC Holds 7 Senavoes

Memorial Lectures

Conference of Stakeholders of CSUC Held

Most Rev. Prof. Asante (3rd Right) with other participants

n anniversary float was another activity that was thheld as part of the CSUC 40 anniversary Acelebrations. The float was organized through

some principal street of Kumasi. The procession started from

the CSUC campus through Santasi and Komfo Anokye

Teaching Hospital Roundabouts to Adum and Ahodwo

Roundabout, and ended back on CSUC campus. thClad in CSUC 40 Anniversary T-shirts, the participants

comprising staff and students danced to the tune of brass band and contemporary gospel songs amidst shouting and jubilation. CSUC fliers and stickers were distributed to people along the shoulders of the road.

The President of CSUC, Prof. (Mrs.) Frances Owusu-Daaku explained that the float was aimed at heightening awareness about the successes and achievements of the University College since it was established 40 years ago.

She indicated CSUC's continuous commitment to the promotion of spiritual and moral values as a Christian institution of higher education. She also said the University College was committed to promoting Ghana's educational development by empowering the youth through effective and sound teaching, research and service.

TH EXCERPTS FROM CSUC 40ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

LAUNCH CLOSING REMARKS BY

CHAIRPERSON, DR. D. O. GYANE, (CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF

THTRUSTEES) ON 19 FEBRUARY, 2014

In God's work the day of small things is not to be despised, Zachariah 4:9-10.

Luke 13:18-19 “what is the Kingdom of God like? It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches”.

The small insignificant seed grew into such a big tree providing shelter and comfort to the birds of the air and the big animals as well.

CSUC is indeed the proverbial mustard seed. Sown 40 years ago, unnoticed and unrecognized by people, it has grown and become a blessing to many.

1 Corinthians 3:6-7 Paul says “I planted, Apollo's watered but God gave the GROWTH, so neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything but God who gives the GROWTH”.

Some people planted, some watered and have passed on, others are still WATERING. If you are not part of those WATERING, I pray that what you have heard of 40 years journey will challenge you to be part of the “WATERING TEAM”. You can join the TEAM by being a Friend of CSUC. Friends of CSUC are those who are in a position to make the institution known – recommending it to young people desiring training etc., and supporting it by PRAYER and GIVING (both time and money). When we have played our part the Lord will give the GROWTH as He has been doing.

Finally brethren, like Nehemiah, my appeal to you is that “the work is great and widely spread on the wall far from one another. In the place where you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there, our God will fight for us” (Nehemiah 4:20).

thCSUC Organizes 40 Anniversary Float

Dr. Nsiah Heads CSUC School of Graduate Studies

r. Kwabena Nsiah has been appointed as the Dean of School of Graduate Studies of CSUC. Dr. DNsiah holds BSc., MSc. and PhD in Biochemistry

from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.

He was appointed a Lecturer at KNUST in 1985 and a Senior Lecturer in 1997. Courses taught by him included Enzymes, Medical Biochemistry, Biological Chemistry and Metabolism of Drugs and Health Risk Toxicants. He has also taught Introductory Biochemistry to Pharmacy and Biomedical Engineering first year students. At the postgraduate level, he handled a Medical Biotechnology course. He has supervised the research projects of over 100 BSc. students and six MSc./MPhil students.

Dr. Nsiah has twenty peer-reviewed publications as well as over 40 other publications. The local and international conference presentations he has made are over 25. He has authored two textbooks – one on Biological Chemistry and the other on Enzymes. He has also contributed to a book chapter on Malaria.

He was the Editor of two publications at KNUST, 'Technocrat', a magazine for the entire KNUST and CoSNews, a Newsletter of the College of Science. Coincidentally, Dr. Nsiah was the second Editor of Technocrat, having taken over from the first Editor, Prof. (Mrs.) Frances Owusu-Daaku, the current President of CSUC. He serves as a reviewer to several local and international journals. The Editorial Board of one of the journals, International Journal of Laboratory Haematology recognised him as one of the journal's top reviewers in 2011. He has been an active member of the Ghana Science Association (GSA), for which he served as the National Secretary from 1989 to 1991. Dr. Nsiah is a Local Preacher and Leader in the Methodist Church. He is married with two adult children.

Outlining his vision, Dr. Nsiah said, “from my interaction with the President of the University College and other key members of the Administration, I realise CSUC needs to strengthen the School of Graduate Studies and the Department of Nursing, as well as prepare the ground for a Physician Assistant programme. Also, there is the need for the setting up of a multi-purpose laboratory. I see these as the charge to me, and my prayer to our never failing Emmanuel is to graciously provide the divine enablement for the tasks ahead.”

The School of Graduate Studies was established to oversee the running of master's programmes at CSUC. Graduate programme at CSUC includes MA Christian Ministry with Management. Plans are also far advanced for the introduction of Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with specialization options in Accounting & Finance, Marketing and Human Resource Management.

Dr. Peter White Appointed Lecturer at CSUC

Dr. Peter White is a Lecturer at the Department of Theology of CSUC. He also doubles as the Assistant Chaplain and the Coordinator for the Faith and Practice Programme (FAPP) of CSUC. He holds a PhD in Science of Religion and Missiology from the University of Pretoria, South Africa; Master of Arts in the Study of Religions, from the University of Ghana; Diploma in Christian Ministry, from Vision International College, Australia; and Certificate in Biblical Hebrew Level 'A' from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. He has been offered a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Department of Science of Religion and Missiology, University of Pretoria, South Africa.

Dr. White has published six articles from his Masters and PhD thesis in three refereed journals. He is a Dr. Kwabena Nsiah

Dr. Peter White

FACULTY PROFILE

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Dr. Gyane ((right) with Most. Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante

Lawyer Kwame Agyapong Boafo, a Trustee of CSUC, Inducted as Lay President of Methodist Church Ghana

Lawyer Kwame Agyapong Boafo a member of the thBoard of Trustees of CSUC was on 12 October, 2014,

inducted into office as the Lay President of the Conference of the Methodist Church Ghana. The ceremony took place at the Wesley Methodist Cathedral and was followed by a reception at the Methodist University College, all in Accra. CSUC was represented at the ceremony by the President, Prof. (Mrs.) Frances Owusu-Daaku.Lawyer Kwame Boafo has had a long standing association with CSUC which dates far back to the early years; and he was the Chairman of the Constitutional Committee that drafted CSUC's statutes.He is a life member of the Full Gospel Business Fellowship International and has served on numerous committees of the Methodist Church Ghana as well as the Ghana Bar Association. CSUC is proud to be associated with him and wishes him well in his new role.

SUC presented a number of health items to equip the Trede Health Centre in the Atwima Kwanwoma CDistrict of the Ashanti Region. The items valued at

GH¢8,000.00 were a Rambo poly tank, whirlpool refrigerator, two veronica buckets and clothing for babies and adults at the health centre.

The presentation formed part of the corporate social responsibilities of CSUC, as well as part of activities to

th celebrate the CSUC 40 anniversary.

The President of CSUC, Prof. (Mrs.) Frances Owusu-Daaku who made the presentation said Trede was a twin town to Sabin Akrofuom which had donated 11 acres of land to the CSUC for infrastructural development.

She indicated that CSUC was considering establishing its School of Nursing at the new site at Sabin Akrofuom and that stretching forth its helping hand to the Trede Health Centre was a step in the right direction.

She called on the authorities at the health centre to make good use of the items to develop the centre. She also expressed gratitude to the traditional authorities of both Sabin Akrofuom and Trede for their support.

The Principal Midwifery Officer-In-Charge of the centre, Fortune Dunyo and the Trede Sub-District Health Leader, Yvonne Fordjour expressed gratitude to CSUC for the presentation. They promised to use the items for their purposes to help enhance health care delivery in the Trede area.

The Atwima Kwanwoma District Internal Auditor, Kwesi Ngeyam who represented the Acting District Health Director, Samuel Adu Sakyi said the health directorate was making efforts to stem the tide on filth especially, with cases of cholera and ravaging Ebola Virus Disease and called on all to join the campaign against filth in the neigbourhoods.

The Sabin Akrofuomhene, Nana Osei Kofi was joined by the Trede Gyaasehene, who represented the Tredehemaa, Nana Adwubi Kete III to receive the items on behalf of the health centre.

They pledged the full support of the traditional authority towards quality education and health to improve on the lot of the community.

CSUC Equips Trede Health Centre

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thCSUC held its 40 Matriculation Ceremony to officially admit the second batch of the January students into the University College. One hundred and twenty five (125) students, comprising 77 males and 48 females were admitted.

Out of this number, 88 students enrolled in the Weekend Stream, whiles 45 students were admitted in the Regular Stream. They were offered admissions to pursue degree programmes in Information Technology; Computer Science; Community Development; Communication Studies; Theology with Administration (Regular and Sandwich); Purchasing & Supply Chain Management; Accounting; Banking & Finance; Marketing; and Human Resource Management.

Speaking at the ceremony, the President of CSUC, Prof. (Mrs.) Frances Owusu-Daaku reiterated CSUC's resolve to obtain Presidential Charter and become a full-fledged university. She said one important criterion to satisfy this quest was the high quality of the applicant's human resources.

Prof. (Mrs.) Owusu-Daaku advised the newly-admitted students to take advantage of the opportunity CSUC has offered them to seek knowledge and wisdom, indicating that “there will be no other time like this in your lives.”

Mrs. Cecilia Boakye Botwe, Ag. Registrar assisted by the Deans of the School and Faculties administered the matriculation oath to the students.

The January admissions programme runs on part-time basis on Friday evenings and Saturdays for the Weekend School designed for working professionals; and morning sessions for the regular full-time students.

Matriculation Ceremonyfor January 2015 Students

...to be an exciting mentorship programme for all CSUC

students and it is being piloted in the second semester of the

2014/15 academic year to be fully rolled out in the 2015/16

academic year. Welcome, FAPP!

Scenic view from Cape Town highway Scenic view from Cape Town highway

President Attends Talloires Network Leadership Conference (continued)

CSUC Congratulating Lawyer Boafo

President, Prof. (Mrs.) Frances Owusu-Daaku.

Prof. (Mrs.) Owusu-Daaku delivering her address

Nana Osei Kofi giving a speech

Prof. (Mrs.) Owusu-Daaku presenting the items to

the Trede Health Centre

CSUC officials in a group photo with Nana Osei Kofi,, some traditional leaders and authorities of the health centre

A cross section of the matriculants

A group photo of CSUC members of convocation

thSUC held its 39 Matriculation Ceremony to officially induct newly-admitted students of the C2014/2015 academic year into the University

College.

Out of the 716 applications received, 591 applicants were offered admissions. Out of this number, 446 applicants registered to enroll in various degree programmes in Nursing, Community Development, Theology, Business Administration, Computer Science and Communication Studies. The registered students comprise 224 males representing 50.2 per cent and 222 females representing 49.8 per cent.

Addressing matriculants during the ceremony, Prof. Stephen E. Owusu, Vice President of CSUC stressed CSUC's resolve to continue to promote both the academic and spiritual development of students. He therefore, advised the students to actively participate in CSUC programmes aimed at enhancing their spiritual, technical and professional development.

The Vice President entreated the students to adhere to the rules and regulations of the University College. He also advised them to study assiduously to improve their knowledge and build their capacities.

The Ag. Registrar, Mrs. Cecilia Boakye Botwe assisted by the Deans of the Faculties/Schools and Heads of Departments administered the matriculation oath to the newly-admitted students.

thCSUC Holds 39 Matriculation Ceremony

SUC President Attends AWARD Leadership and Management C Training Workshop

he President of CSUC, Prof. (Mrs.) Frances Owusu-Daaku, took part in a fully sponsored TLeadership and Management workshop offered

by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) in Nairobi in April, 2014.

The workshop involved seven days of grueling but exciting hands-on sessions of facilitative lectures interspersed with role plays at the prestigious Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.

The President was invited to attend this workshop in her capacity as a mentor to an AWARD fellow, Mrs. Priscilla Francisco Ribeiro, a PhD student working on breeding varieties of maize that can thrive in low-nitrogen soils.

The 30 selected participants, all women, included both mentors and fellows from Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda.

Sharing one key lesson learnt from the workshop to CSUC staff, Prof. (Mrs.) Owusu-Daaku said, “even though we may be working well in different departments, if each and every person does not see himself or herself as working with all others for a common institutional goal, CSUC will not accomplish whatever task that must be done”.

President Participates in IAPCHE Conference in Malaysia

CSUC continues to pursue opportunities for networking and collaborations with other Christian higher education across the world. As part of such efforts, the President, Prof. (Mrs.) Frances Owusu-Daaku participated in the International Association of Christian Higher Education (IAPCHE) Asia-Oceania College/University Partnership Conference at the d'Village Resort in Melaka, Malaysia in November 2014. “It was a 20-hour journey from Accra to Melaka, but it was worth it”, Prof. (Mrs.) Frances Owusu-Daaku stressed.

The main thrust of the conference was to enable participants get to know other Christian institutions, plan, and establish partnerships that could lead to dual degree programmes, international student admissions and exchange, international student volunteering, faculty exchange, international visits of students for exposure and study, facilitating and promoting research and publications, resource sharing, organizing international conferences and other related ventures.

The conference accorded the President exactly this opportunity to interact with various Heads of Christian Higher Education (CHE), not only in Asia and Oceania, but in the UK, USA and Canada. It is expected that a follow-up of this meeting will result in great benefits to CSUC. The trip was co-sponsored by IAPCHE and CSUC.

PRESIDENT ATTENDS CONFERENCES

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Past/Present Principal(s) and President(s)

Mr. William Henry Chapman, MA, BD (1974-1993)

Mrs. Juliana Senavoe, MA (Theology), BSc.

(1993-2004)

Prof. Emmanuel Frempong,PhD, MSc., BSc.

(2007-2012)

Prof. (Mrs.) Frances Owusu-Daaku, PhD, MSc., B. Pharm.

(2013-Present)

President Attends Talloires Network Leadership Conference

...cont. from pg.13

The Talloires Network is an international association of

institutions committed to strengthening the civic roles

and social responsibilities of higher education.stCSUC joined this network on 31 October 2013 and

thus the President was enabled to attend the Talloires

Network Leadership Conference (TNLC) 2014 from

December 2-4 2014, in Cape Town, South Africa with a

travel and accommodation grant from the Network.

A significant result of this conference is the

incorporation of a civic engagement component of

Faith And Practice Programme (FAPP). FAPP promises

Prof. Owusu, CSUC Vice President

A cross section of the matriculants

thSUC held its 38 Graduation Ceremony to confer degrees on a total of 519 students from Cthe departments of Nursing; Computer Science;

Theology; and Communication Studies; as well as Accounting & Finance; Management & General Studies; and Marketing, Logistics & Corporate Strategy. Two hundred and ninety six (296) students out of the total number were males, while 223 were females.

thThe 38 Graduation Ceremony also officially marked ththe climax of CSUC's year-long 40 Anniversary

Cerebrations which was launched in February, 2014. The event was on the theme, “CSUC at 40 Years and Growing: Renewing Our Identity.”

Prof. Stephen Adei, former Rector of GIMPA in a guest speaker’s address during the ceremony underscored the vital role private universities play in the country's national development. He therefore, called on the state to formulate a national higher education policy that is not biased against private universities in terms of the award of accreditation, charter and funding. “Why is it that a Ghanaian going to a public university is looked after by the government to learn business, but support is denied to those who go to private universities to even

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study architecture, nursing or engineering?” Prof. Adei questioned.

Drawing lessons from the success story of Nehemiah, Prof. Adei called on all and sundry to rise up and build a great godly institution in Ghana at CSUC. He spoke on the topic, “Let us Rise Up and Build an Authentic Top Rated Christian University in Ghana.”

He recommended that CSUC should have a core solidly Christian and liberal arts programme which every student must go through so that they are exposed to the gospel of Jesus Christ and are equipped morally and spiritually for the market place. Prof. Adei advised the graduands not to compromise on their character, but continually sharpen their capacities and competence and care for others.

The President of CSUC, Prof. (Mrs.) Frances Owusu-Daaku said the University College continued to pursue a road map towards the attainment of a Presidential Charter. She outlined that the road map focused on areas including upholding CSUC values or identity as a Christian higher education, academic programme enhancement, extensive teaching and research, as well as staff

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development. Others are networking and collaborations, funding and sustainability issues, quality assurance enhancement and expansion in infrastructure and accessibility.

Touching on new programmes, the President indicated that a new Business Administration programme option in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management and a master's degree programme in Christian Ministry with Management had been introduced by CSUC.

The President also explained that CSUC sought to renew its relationship with Eastern University in the United States to facilitate both staff and student exchange programmes.

Prof. (Mrs.) Owusu-Daaku explained that in order to ensure financial sustainability, CSUC would continue to explore other funding avenues to raise funds to support the growth of the University College. To this end, the President called on friends and partners, corporate and religious bodies, alumni and all and sundry to contribute to CSUC's fund-raising initiative to enable the institution complete its library/ICT complex, support brilliant but needy students and expand academic programmes, as well as support existing programmes.

She charged the graduates to be ambassadors of CSUC by upholding the core values of the University College in their various fields of endeavour.

A cross section of the graduands A group photo of members of convocation & invited guests

From right-left - Hon. Dan Botwe, Dr. K.E.K. Aboah, Hon. Dr. Anane and Archbishop Prof. Dr. Anane-Frempong

Hon. Dr. Richard Anane making a point to Prof. Adei

From right-left - Rev. Collins Owusu Ansah, Dr. K.E.K. Aboah, Archbishop Prof. Dr. Anane-Frempong, and Hon. Dr. Richard Anane

Members of Convocation

The CSUC Choir

Prof. Adei delivering his addressNana Boakye Dankwah, Odeneho Kwadasohene (front) and Nana Prof. Mensah Bonsu I, Asakyirihene and Representative

of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (back)

From left - Prof. Cephas Omenyo (UG), Prof. Imoro Braimah (KNUST) and Archbishop Prof. Dr. Anane-Frempong

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th thCSUC Holds 38 Graduation Ceremony TO, Climax 40 Anniversary Celebrations