METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

The growth of Metrocoll in the last few months has been phenomenal, and the consequent acquisition of a two storey building at Anyaah/Awoshie to house the college will ensure that our students have a spacious and versatile learning environment.

The college building is home to a new library and learning resource centre, an internet cafe which boosts the college internet access, a restaurant, many airy classrooms and, significantly, and the language school will allow Metrocoll to recruit students from countries whose citizens are not Anglophone, by providing language training that can either be taken in advance of a degree programme or simultaneously.

Metropolitan College is now able to offer its students an authentic inner-city 'on-campus' experience.

Kwame Bedu-Andor, President/CEO, Metropolitan College

The President of Metropolitan College sharing a joke after an international conference

The Courses

All courses are structured to follow the requirements of the relevant examination authorities and lead to qualifications and/degrees awarded by professional bodies or Ghanaian/British Universities, respectively. Each course has been carefully selected for its relevance to commerce and industry and for its international recognition as evidence of professional competence.

The growth of the Metrocoll has been phenomenal, and the consequent acquisition of a two storey building at Awoshie a suburb of Accra, ensures that our students have a spacious and versatile learning environment.

The Student Facilities

The College now has twenty-one classrooms complete with whiteboards and digital projectors, a computer room equipped with the latest flat-screen technology, and a small but well-stuffed library. We hope to employ a full time librarian, and acquire a language lab and computer terminals to help electronic learning. Metrocoll’s internet cafe, and restaurant and, on the

ground floor, a student services and resource centre with private-study facilities and student common room, will greatly support our students to acquire a their education in a friendly environment..

The Students

Metropolitan College hopes within the first four months of its inception to have a student population of over 200, mostly aged between 18 and 25, from all over Ghana. Metrocoll hopes in the very near future, to be a truly international higher educational institution with students from all parts of Africa, and even beyond.

The Teaching

Students entering the College enjoy every practical incentive to succeed. Metrocoll is staffed by tutors of the highest quality and all students have access to an impressive range of specialist teaching aids including audio-visual equipment and modern computer facilities. Lecturers are chosen not just for their technical skills but also for their ability to impart their knowledge to others. They are entertaining and friendly, and always do their best to ensure that the course is as enjoyable as possible. In such a progressive environment students discover a new interest in learning, and new outlets for their natural potential.

Student Facilities

The College has airy classrooms complete with whiteboards and digital projectors (which are linked to the College computer network), a computer laboratory equipped with the latest flat-screen technology, an extensive library with a full time librarian, language lab and computer terminals for electronic learning, an internet cafe, a restaurant and a student services and resource centre with private-study facilities and student common room.

The Students

With over 200 new students each year, mostly aged between 18 and 25, from all over the country, and a few from francophone Africa, Metropolitan College is growing into an international institution.

Students’ life

Happiness is the key to success and the Metrocoll welfare team will work hard to ensure that students are comfortably accommodated and well looked after.

For many of our students their journey to Accra to study at Metropolitan College may be their first time away from home and, for most, represents a major change of lifestyle. It is vitally

important therefore, that Metrocoll provides expert help and guidance regarding accommodation and welfare.

Even before our foreign students board their flights to Ghana, our Student Services team would be working hard on their behalf to ensure that all goes well on their arrival in Ghana and that, if requested, a driver is waiting to take them to their accommodation from the airport.

Then, once they commence their studies, members of the Student Services team would be available to help the new students overcome any difficulties they may face in the first few weeks.

The team is well aware that students' academic success at the Metrocoll will often depend on their comfort in their surroundings and their ability to overcome any anxiety caused by homesickness, and consequently great emphasis is placed on ensuring that students are happy with their living accommodation.

Campus Life

The college experience is more than just getting a degree. At Metrocoll, we're concerned with the overall physical, emotional and spiritual growth of our students.

Campus Life offers a full range of growth opportunities outside of the classroom, from entertainment, arts and sports to student government, clubs, and organizations. Activities held on campus vary from camping trips, formal dances, holiday celebrations, and each activity comes with a personal touch.

Campus Life enhances opportunities for students to socialize and interact. We invite you to visit all of the links on the left for more information on Campus Life and Student Services at Metropolitan College.

 

Some on the things you might do when you're not in class:

exercise your creative side by singing, dancing and acting in our performance groups

go out for a physical challenge, participate in sports, etc.

express yourself by writing for student media outlets

expand your horizons by joining a cultural organization or religious organization

join in on the dozens of meetings, lectures and speakers sponsored by academic departments, college offices, and student organizations

experience cultural diversity through the Travel Abroad Program

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

The workforce and economic development landscape of Ghana has changed dramatically the search for academic and professional education in Ghana’s fifty-four-year history. The recent discovery exploration of oil has added an even more challenges in the Ghanaian educational environment. There is widespread agreement that advances in technology and the impact of a global economy have contributed to changes in the structure of 21st Century work being experienced by employers and employees. Today, as employers seek to upgrade employees’ skills, in an attempt to remain economically competitive, and entrants seek to find a road to rewarding careers, Metropolitan College (Metrocoll) finds itself needing to rethink its career and technical education programs and services.

To address this imperative, Metrocoll announces new strategic focus for career and technical education with the commencement of operation in September, 2011. This will begin with the hiring of a Dean of Workforce Development and Corporate Relations and over the next 5 years (2011 – 2016) the Office of Workforce Development and Corporate Relations will pursue the college’s mission statement.

OFFICES

ADMISSIONS

Admissions Office

Room 1

Ground Floor, College Building

Anyaa-Awoshie Market

Accra

Student Services Office, Room 5, Phone: ++233-(0) 302 20515 8874

Office Hours

Monday  & Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday & Thursday: 8:00am - 7:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Please Note: Special extended hours will be posted during registration period.

 

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Complete an application for admission

If you are a new or returning student, you need to complete an application for admission. You may apply on line or you may obtain an application form at the college Admissions Office. If you are an International Student or wish to become an International Student and obtain a student visa; click here.

All information requested on the application must be provided. The application must declare under penalty of perjury that all information on the application is correct. All information is subject to verification; falsification or withholding of information shall constitute grounds for dismissal.

Students will be provided an identification number by the College. Changes in a student's ID # may be made only in the Admissions Office. All future correspondence and request for transcripts and numbers, like all other student information are confidential and will be used only as identification numbers.

 Admissions Welcome Prospective Students!

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International StudentsApplications are also accepted from English speaking international students. All our courses are offered in English, hence international students must have fair knowledge of both written and spoken English.

 

 SCHEDULES AND CATALOGS

All cheques or money order must be made in the name of Metropolitan College to:

 The Accountant

Metropolitan College

P. O. Box KN 6186

Kaneshie Post Office

Accra, Ghana

P.O. Bo ADMISSION

Welcome to Metropolitan College Online Application

If you have already submitted your application to Metropolitan College, you can access Special Links and Opportunities and your Application Confirmation by going to My Applications.

Metropolitan College offers an Open Admission Policy

     

 

   2011 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION 

 

             Metropolitan College is committed to providing an environment for quality learning to enrich the lives of our diverse population.  As a comprehensive higher educational institution, Metropolitan College provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services that promote the discovery and application of knowledge, including university transfer, technical, and lifelong learning programmes.  We promote individual development, enrich lives, and improve the overall quality of life for our diverse and multi-cultural student population.

 

Metropolitan College is accepting applications for courses starting September, 2011.  Applications will be available starting June

26, 2011 for: 

 SEMESTER

January admissions in progrss 

 

 

   Who Should Apply?

Any person wishing to attend any of the professional programmes. Senior High School students with WASSCE Certificates or equivalent qualifications.  International students with student visas should apply through the Metrocoll

International Student Office on campus (Room 6) or go to our website to down an admission form free. Baccalaureate certificate or its equivalent is accepted for admissions purposes

Required information should be sent to:

The Registrar

Metropolitan College

P. O. Box KN 6186

Kaneshie Post Office

Accra, Ghana

Website:

How to Use the Metropolitan College online Application

To complete the online application, simply type your answers in the corresponding fields or select your answers from the popup lists (where applicable).

After you complete a screen, click the [Next] button at the bottom or on one of the sections listed on the left column to move to a different screen. Before you are allowed to jump screens, we will inspect your data on the current screen for errors or inconsistencies. If errors or omissions are found, you will be returned to the screen to correct your answer(s). Otherwise, your data will be saved and you will proceed to the requested screen. We also

allow you to skip to another screen without your new data being saved. Be aware that if you use the Skip & Jump function on the left column, data on the current screen will not be saved and will have to be re-entered prior to submittal.

Once you have completed the application, click the [Submit] button located on the left column to submit the application.

If you have any technical questions or need assistance with this online application, please read our Technical Support frequently asked questions..

CLASS SCHEDULE

OUR COURSES

 All courses follow the requirements of the relevant examination authorities and lead to qualifications awarded by professional bodies or degrees awarded by internationally recognised universities.

Each course has been selected for its relevance to commerce and industry and for its international recognition as evidence of professional competence. Students can rest assured that their education will serve them well in their future careers.

As the travel industry prospers the demand for qualified staff has become greater than ever before, and to meet the need for people with industry recognised professional qualifications Metrocoll is joining forces with OTHM to develop study programmes that are tailor-made to the industry's special requirements.

We are currently seeking accreditation from the following UK professional bodies to run their courses and administer the relevant examinations:

CIPR

CIM

ICM

ABE

LCC&I

BSC

CAM Foundation

CIPS

OTHM

 METROCOLL COUNSELING CENTRE

Welcome to Metrocoll Counseling Centre where friendly counselors are available to assist students in meeting their educational, career, or personal goals. Whether transferring to a four-year university, earning an associate degree or career certificate, we are always available to help our students. Our counselors are available, depending on the type of service required, by appointment or walk-in basis.

The following is a list of services that the Centre provides:

Give friendly service to Metrocoll students Explain requirements to earn Degrees, Certificates, and to transfer to colleges and

universities Recommend appropriate referrals when needed Work with students to develop educational plans Offer academic and progress probation workshops Assist students in filling out financial aid and college applications Assist students in the completion of petitions (e.g., financial aid, graduation, academic

renewal) Utilize resources from the world wide web to access information from private and public

colleges and universities inside and outside Ghana Connect students with appropriate resources to obtain scholarships Help students to make appropriate course selections before registration Assist students in making career choice and provide an understanding of the different

majors offered at Metrocoll Provide personal counseling to help overcome educational and personal barriers to

achieve a more meaningful college experience Assist students in determining which courses are transferable from Metrocoll to other

colleges or universities.

  

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMME

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

 

Thank you for your interest in attending Metropolitan College. We would be more than happy to assist in admitting you as an International Student. After reading this information, please feel free to request additional information by phone, fax, traditional mail, or email.

 Please note that each International Student is required to take 12 units of study per semester. Total fees for each semester are calculated according to the number of units in which a student is enrolled. The following fees and approximate living expenses will be effective for the 2011-12 academic year:

 

 

  

 

OTHER IMPORTANT WEBSITES  

Ghana Bar Association Ghana Education Service Immigration Service Department Ghana Police Service National Accreditation Board  Ghana Embassies /Overseas Insurance Agencies in Ghana

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Staff

Nelly Bedu-Andor

Director, International Student Programme

Ato Kwamena Anderson

Registrar/Counselor

 International Students Services (ISS) Office Location & Hours

Student Services Building, Room 5

Monday - Wednesday 9:00am to 5:00pm* (*Closed for Lunch from 12:30pm to 1:30pm)

Thursday 12:00pm to 7:00pm

 Counseling Office Location & Hours

Student Services Building, Room 6

Monday -Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Friday 8:00am-3:00pm

 

Contact Us

International Student Office

Metropolitan College

P. O. Box KN 6186

Kaneshie Post Office

Accra, Ghana

Tel: 233-20 515 8874

Fax: ………………………………………

Email:

 

Counseling Office

Tel: 233-20 515 8874

Email:

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

We are fully committed to offering college programmes for junior school students of unparalleled quality. This enhanced programme will take full advantage of the academic and community-oriented faculty and staff have to offer and experience the excitement of college life at a great.

 Junior High school students must apply to take professional classes (Level 2) at Metrocoll. To apply, please download the following files:

  

 For More information visit: http://www.metropolitancollege.edu/.gh

MATRICULATION PROCESS

Matriculation is a process that assists the student in achieving his or her educational goals. It is an agreement between the college and the student who enrolls for credit. We ask that you participate in a partnership with us to ensure your educational success. If you commit to an educational goal, we commit to helping you succeed.

Here is how the matriculation process works:

Admissions - The student fills out and submits an application and a supplemental data form for admission to the college.

  Assessment - The student takes English or ESL (especially for foreign students), reading, and mathematics placement tests. The student's test results, along with other criteria, are used to determine placement for English, reading and math.

  Orientation - The new college student is provided with information on a variety of academic programmes, policies and procedures. The student learns about support services, is introduced to the campus, and receives assistance in selecting and scheduling classes.

  Counseling/Advising - The student is assisted with selecting courses and is provided with information regarding transfers, certificate and degree programmes, majors and career planning.

  Follow-up - Throughout each semester, Student Success Workshops are available to help students with test taking, studying and time management.

  To properly register for college and to complete the Matriculation Process, please follow the steps below.

 

STEP 1 SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO METROPOLITAN COLLEGE, Student Services  Room 5.

STEP 2 Attend an orientation and see a counsel OR Attend an orientation after you are assessed. At the orientation, you will receive your assessment results and an enrollment package.

After you receive your assessment results, please see a counselor, in The Counseling Office, Student Services Room 6, for assistance with academic advice and course selection.

 STEP 3 Go to the Finance Office to discuss payment plans or to the Accounts Office (Room 7) to pay your fees.

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS ORGANIZATION (ASO)

The Associated Students Organization of Metropolitan College represents all students and sponsors activities including publications, assemblies, awards, student services, and club and social activities. Membership in this organization permits participation in Metrocoll.-sponsored activities and events, including free admission to certain social affairs and a reduction in the price of admission to every college-sponsored activity which the Association is unable to furnish free to its members.

Membership in the Associated Student Organization is not mandatory. However, student body activities are financed by money received from student membership in the Associated Students of Metropolitan College. Receipts are budgeted to activities concerned with the health, convenience, and general welfare of the student body in accordance with policies, rules, and regulations defined by the Ghana Education Service, etc. Membership cards in the Associated Students of Metropolitan College are C5.00 per semester. In case of withdrawal from the College, the student receives a refund of his or her student body membership fee according to the Schedule of Classes.

GRADES AND TRANSCRIPTS

How to Request Official Transcripts

 An official transcript is a record of all the courses you completed at Metropolitan College and the grades you earned along with your degrees and academic honors. If you are requesting that your transcript be sent to another school or to apply for employment, keep in mind that most schools and organisations only consider the transcript “official” if they receive it in the original sealed envelope. Transcripts cannot be ordered by telephone or fax.

 

Enrollment Fee Holds: Requests for transcripts (official or unofficial) and/or Verifications of Enrollment will NOT be accepted until ALL Financial obligations with Metropolitan College are paid, including fees for the current semester.

Regular transcripts are Gh¢5.00 each and require 5 to 10 working days for your transcript to be processed from the day your request is received in our office.

 

Rush transcript service is available with mailed or in-person requests only. Rush transcripts are an additional Gh¢5.00 for a total of Gh¢10.00 per transcript. With rush service, if you request your transcript in person, you will receive your transcript on the spot. If you mail in a request for rush service, your transcript will be mailed within two working days from the date the request is received in our office.

Alternatively, you may send a written request, which must include the following:

·         Name (PLEASE PRINT NAME CLEARLY) ·         Any other names (including spelling variations of your name(s)) ·         Social Security Number and/or college-assigned ID number ·         Date of birth ·         Dates of Attendance (to the best of your knowledge) ·         Number of copies required ·         Address where your transcripts are to be sent (Student is responsible for providing

correct address) ·         Your signature (Your request will be returned if your signature is missing) ·         Your current address and phone number ·         Payment by personal check or money order made payable to “Metropolitan

College”

 

To Submit a Transcript Request In Person

You may request your transcript in person at the Office of Admissions and Records, SSB Room 102, by filling out the Transcript Request Form available in our lobby. When requesting transcripts in person, you are required to present a valid picture ID. If you have already received your two free transcripts and/or enrollment verifications you must pay fees before leaving your request. Admissions & Records staff will also check for holds which prevent release of transcripts. Once your request is cleared for processing, you will be sent to the Cashier’s Office to pay for your transcript by credit card, check, or cash. The Business Office will have you return your request to Admissions & Records for processing. If you are requesting Rush Transcripts and have paid the additional $7.00 fee (per copy), you will have to wait while the Admissions & Records representative processes your request.

 

The Counseling Department offers the following services:

Program Planning Academic Guidance Transfer Planning Major Workshops Petition Approval Academic Renewal Graduation Petitions Student Educational Plans Personal Development Courses

Appointments

 We encourage students to make an appointment with a counselor every semester to refine their educational goals and to complete a Student Educational Plan. Appointments are 30 minutes in length. Students are not assigned a counselor and are free to choose any counselor on our staff.

 

Please call the department at ++233 266 028 113 to schedule an appointment.

 

 

 

 

Career Services Center

Welcome!

The mission of Metrocoll Career Services Center is to support the educational philosophy and goals of the College and to equip our students, scholars, alumni and community with the ability to address lifelong career direction, transitions, issues and satisfaction.

Employers and jobseekers can find the services they need at convenient One-Stop Career Center. We assist them by connecting employment, education, and training services into an integrated network of resources.

 

Newsletter/Employment Opportunities

Newsletter/Employment Opportunities Listing:

 

Services

Self Assessment Occupation Assessment Job Recruitment sessions (with partner companies) Job Development Workshops

On Going Support with the Following Services:

CV and Resume’ Writing and Cover Letters On Line Job Search Job Referrals

Contact Us:

The Registrar

College Building, Room8, Ground Floor

 Office Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

8:00am - 3:30pm

Friday

8:00am - 1:00pm

Monday & Saturday: Closed

 Tuition and Fees

ENROLLMENT FEES: Fees are set by the College Board and may change.

REQUIRED FEES

Health Fee

GhC10.00 per semester

Tuition fees (International Student)

Ghanaian Students

Gh¢ 700.00 per semester

International Student Tuition:

GhC1000.00 per semester

Audit Fee:

GhC15 per unit

OPTIONAL DUES:

Associated Student Organization (ASO) membership ( GhC5.00 )

Fees are paid at the Business Office, Student Services Room 5, Ground Floor

 

NOTICE:

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FEES EVEN IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND CLASS. IT IS THESTUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP CLASSES BY THE PUBLISHED DEADLINES. CHECK THE SEMESTER CALENDAR FOR DROP AND REFUND DEADLINES. ALL DEADLINES MUST BE ADHERED TO.

EASY PAYMENT OPTIONS

Helping you get started

Gaining the right education and skills can open up new ways to make a living or improve your earning potential.

You may be thinking about starting a new career, gaining a second source of income or furthering your current career. But if your personal finances are tight, it could be preventing you from getting the training you need to get the income you want.

Which is why we have introduced a choice of Easy Payment Options that can help you spread the cost of your training – and get started as soon as you want.

Our Career Advisors will be pleased to take you through the options available, just give them a call on ++233 (0)289543655

Advice

Our team of Career Advisors are here to assist you in any way they can, including:

Choosing the right course  We have a huge range of courses available and they can help you select the one that’s right for you.

Working out which qualifications you need  Our courses prepare you for industry-recognised qualifications, and you can get all the guidance you need to make your choice.

Deciding which of our centres to attend  You can get details of centre locations and courses available.

Meeting with you  Choosing the right training is an important decision. If you wish, we will be happy to meet with you to offer career advice, to discuss any questions you may have and to go through the different courses and qualifications.

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 Educational Support Services

Metropolitan college offers students a unique comprehensive program of educational support services intended to help students succeed in college while achieving their potential for intellectual and personal growth. These services aid students in identifying and working with personal strengths and weaknesses while developing the self-efficacy necessary to succeed in college and the work place.

 

Support Services Include:

Learning Specialists Program

Assistive Technology

College Success Seminars

College Readiness/Developmental Courses

Reading Skill Development

Supplemental Instruction

The Writing Center

 The Learning Specialists Programme

The cornerstone of Educational Support Services is the Learning Specialists Programme. Learning Specialists offer weekly scheduled one-on-one academic mentoring services, which are designed to monitor and enhance students' academic performance and encourage life-long learning. Learning Specialists are trained to provide a variety of mentoring methods, tailored to identify students' individual learning styles. Learning Specialists incorporate proven learning strategies, test-taking tips, critical thinking skills, and self-regulation ideas that support each student's learning style.

The Writing Center

The purpose of the Writing Center is to help all students develop their critical thinking skills through a focus on the reading and writing processes necessary for successful completion of college-level writing. Working closely with faculty members to understand their individual writing assignments, the Writing Center offers assistance and support for every phase of the writing process. Assistance is available through one-on-one consultations, as well as through the utilization of assistive reading and writing technology.

Intellectual Honesty

Intellectual honesty is the cornerstone of scholarship and collegiate integrity. It requires that the contributions of others be acknowledged and cited. Metropolitan College demands intellectual honesty in all academic publications and projects. 

 

 Programme Goals

instill positive attitudes regarding learning

build confidence and motivate students toward their goals

foster personal responsibility regarding student learning

provide a non-judgmental student-centered atmosphere

help students become independent learners

provide skills necessary to succeed in higher education and the work place

encourage students to take "ownership" of their learning beyond the traditional classroom setting

transition to post-graduation

Library Instruction

Library staff and faculty are available to provide information literacy and research skills. Instructional classes and individual sessions are offered throughout the year.

Intellectual HonestyIntellectual honesty is the cornerstone of scholarship and collegiate integrity. It requires that the contributions of others be acknowledged and cited. Beacon College demands intellectual honesty in all academic publications and projects.

Intellectual Honesty Policy: Students are responsible for the authorship of all their work. Broadly defined, plagiarism is representing another’s work as your own. Papers that show evidence of plagiarism on an assignment will receive a zero. Upon the second incident, the student will receive a zero for the work and be referred to Student Services for further action.

Citation Style for Research PapersCiting is the process of giving credit to the sources used in writing your paper.

DISABLED STUDENTS PROGRAMMES & SERVICES (DSPS)

 MISSION

 “To provide equal access to college educational programs and activities to students with disabilities while promoting their independence and integration. Special services and accommodations are provided to ensure opportunities for successful completion of student educational goals.”

 

General Information

 Metropolitan College assures accessibility of programmes and activities to students with disabilities. The college's mission is to provide support services, which contribute to student success. The Disabled Student Programmes and Services office has been established to provide supportive services to students with physical, psychological, and learning disabilities. The program objective is to assist disabled students in meeting their educational and vocational needs.

 Qualifying students may receive the following services: registration assistance, special counseling and program planning, note taking services, alternative testing, reader assistance, tutoring, instructional liaison, adaptive computerized equipment, specialized equipment. Other services are provided as needed.

 The Disabled Student Programmes and Services office is a liaison with the Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies.

 What are special services at Metropolitan College?

The Disabled Students Program & Services (DSP&S) office provides special services which address the educational needs of the disabled college student. (i.e. disabled students with a professionally verified Health, Learning, and/ or Physical limitation.)

All records, including medical information and referrals are kept confidential in accordance with state and federal law.

 Who benefits from our special services?

 

Our full spectrum of services is available to new and continuing students who enroll in three (3) units of college credit, and who have one or more of the following limitations and/ or disabilities.

Hearing Mobility/Orthopedic Speech and Language Visual Physical Health Learning

How To Enroll In Disabled Students Programs & Services

1. Verification of enrollment as an Metrocoll student (Student ID#).

AND

2. Documentation describing your disability and how it affects your education. Signed by one of the following :

Medical Doctor Clinician (Psychotherapist/ Psychologist) Learning disability specialist/ Educational assessment specialist

OR

3. Documentation describing your disability from the vocational rehabilitation counselor through the Department of Rehabilitation.

Autism and the College Student Asperger’s Syndrome Disability Laws and Regulations Math Anxiety Famous People Celebrity Quiz

Learning Disabilities

 

 

About The Library

Metropolitan College Library

The Metropolitan College Library is the focal point of academic life on campus. It is dedicated to providing flexible, diverse, and user-centered information services and technology. The library staff has created an inviting environment that is open to innovation and focused on continuous improvement in resources and accommodations.

Library Hours:Hours are subject to change each semester, based on student needs and academic requirements. Current hours are posted at the Library entrance.

Quick Guide to Research Resources:

Materials found physically in the Beacon College Library, including books, e-books, audio and video materials.  

A growing collection of subject area research guides compiled by the Metropolitan faculty and librarian. Please make suggestions for other guides to the librarian.

The Metropolitan College Library is located on the second floor of the college building. Facilities include high speed copiers, study carrels, audio-visual equipment, Internet computers, a periodicals reading room, and several group study areas.

The Metrocoll Library contains a collection of over 1,000 books, newspapers, electronic books, reserve books, videos, microfilm, dvd’s and cd-roms. Library research may now be done at home using one of the many remote access electronic databases.

Address & Phone

 

The Accountant

Metropolitan College

P. O. Box KN 6186

Kaneshie Post Office

Accra, Ghana

Phone: (233) 20 515 8874

 

Hours:  

Monday - Thursday:  8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Fridays:  8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Saturdays:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Library will be closed on:

Independence Day: March 6, 2012

Easter Days: March or April as and when they occur and would be announced

Republic Day: July 6,

Christmas Holidays: December 24 and 25

New Year’s Day: December 31

Labour Day:  Monday, September 6,

Founder's Day: Thursday, September 21,

Library Card

Your Metrocoll student I.D. card with the current semester sticker is also your library card. Only currently enrolled students with their I.D. or Metrocoll staff/faculty may check out materials from the library.

Reserve Books

Some instructors may put a copy of their current textbook on reserve in the library. Only one reserve item at a time may be checked out for in-library use. Reserve books may be checked out for 2 hours only for in-library use.

Scholarships

Currently Metrocoll does not offer scholarships of any kind.

 

Available Programs

Metropolitan College offers a variety of programmes that lead to an occupational/professional certificates, diplomas and degrees. Professional certificate, diploma and post-graduate diploma programme in Marketing, Accounting, Purchasing and Supply, Public Relations and Communications, Tourism and Hospitality Management, among many others are on offer.

All students, even those who are just interested in updating their computer skills, may earn certificates of completion in a wide variety of business-related computer application programmes.

Computer Labs

For computer lab information contact

The Instructor

 

Lab Hours

Monday to Thursday

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. &

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

Friday

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m

Degree and Certificates

 

 

 

 

 

FACULTY

Eric Nana Yaw Mensah BSc Administration (Marketing)

Nana Agyei Ampofo BBA (Marketing)

Gifty Golda Fynn BSc (Computing with Education)

Bright Nyarko BA (Political Science)

Abednego Mingle BSc (Banking & Finance)

Edmund Nyarko BSc (Computer Engineering)

Deborah Dadebo BA ( IT Education)

Eugene Darko BSc Administration (Marketing)

Benard Ahene BSc Administration (Accounting)

Isarel Laryea BSc Administration (Accounting)

Andrew Akiti BSc Computer Science

Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center is a vital part of the Learning Assistance Department and has been designed as a direct response to the critical need of improving the college’s overall student success and retention. As a student, the ASC can help you achieve your college-related goals. Whether you need tutoring, computer and Internet access, iTV materials, or simply a quiet place to study, the Metrocoll is the place to receive all such help and much more.

To the left are links that provide more detailed information about the services our Center provides, as well as some very important rules! Also to your left is a sign with our hours of operation (note: Hours subject to change without notice!). 

 

The Academic Success Center offers multiple programmes to assist students reach their academic goals. These programmes include:

Supplementary instruction (Individual and group tutoring) Computer access / Internet access / Printing access / Word processing ITV materials

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Mission:

To increase student retention and academic functioning levels by offering a seamless, comprehensive strategy for student success that encompasses basic foundational skills upgrades.

Goals:

To increase student retention college-wide by decreasing skills deficiencies a learning barrier.

To increase students’ ability to succeed in classes attempted by assisting them in acquiring foundational skills necessary for student success.

To assist students in acquiring an academic functioning level that is commensurate with college level students.

To help students develop study skills, time management skills, and note taking skills as part of their college success plan.

 

 

Hours of Operation

Monday & Tuesday               8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Wednesday & Thursday       12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Friday                                     8:00 am – 12:00 pm

 Saturday                                 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

  

  

 

ACADEMIC BOARD

The Academic Board of Metrocoll is the representative body for LASC faculty consisting primarily of elected representatives.

 As the official voice of the faculty in matters of campus-wide concern, Metrocoll's Academic Board provides the means for faculty to participate in the shared governance of the college. It strives to further the academic mission and integrity of the college as a community of scholars and professionals dedicated to providing an environment for quality learning. The Board acts as a whole, or in committees and task forces, to address a wide range of academic, professional and administrative issues. These include the primary concerns of representing the faculty of

Metrocoll in all academic and professional matters and seeking to support the mission, vision, and values of Metropolitan College.

 

 

News and Announcements

We will try to publish as much current information to this page as we can, as soon as we can.  However, all faculty, full-time and adjunct, should have a Metrocoll email address as a lot of important information is disseminated via the school / district email system, so if you do not have an lasc.edu email address, you may miss important communication.  Please contact th IT department to have an email address set up for you if you do not already have one, and please remember to check your mail on a regular basis.

 

 

COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION

Kwame Bedu-Andor, President and CEO

Mrs Christiana Bedu-Andor, Vice President, Counseling

Ato Kwamena Anderson, Interim Vice President, Academic Affairs

Lazarus Bedu-Andor , Interim Vice President, Student Services

Nelly Bedu-Andor, Interim Vice President, Administrative Services

Nana Yaw, Dean, Workforce Development and Corporate Relations

Pearl Bedu-Andor, Dean, Finance and Accounts

Functions of Metropolitan College

To accomplish its educational philosophy and mission Metropolitan College offers the following types of educational programs:

 

Transfer

A college transfer program which enables the student who completes two years of study to continue upper division (third year) work at accredited universities through careful and continuous articulation with accredited collegiate institutions and high schools.

 

Occupational/Professional

An occupational/professional education programme planned to offer the student basic business, technical, and professional curricula to develop skills which can lead to employment, job advancement, professional certification or academic diploma/ degree.

 

General Education

A programme of general education comprised of certificate/diploma, advanced diploma and degree programmes and other planned experiences which develop knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the student to be effective as a person, a family member, a worker, and a citizen, thereby enhancing the quality of life for the individual and for society-at-large.

 

Transitional Education

A programme of remedial and basic skills education for students needing preparation for college level courses and programmes and English as a Second Language instruction for francophone students, foreign students and other students with limited English proficiency.

 

Continuing and Adult Education

Continuing and adult education comprised of graded and ungraded classes to provide opportunities for personal and occupational competence that supplement formal full-time attendance.

 

Community Services

Community services offered to meet the needs of the community for vocational and recreational courses, community and cultural events; summer youth programs and civic functions, completely financed by fees charged those in attendance.

 

Joint Programmes

Joint programmes with business, industry, labour, education, government and other institutions which are of mutual benefit to sponsoring institutions, enhance the educational opportunities of program participants, and advance the mission and functions of the college.