Administrators of the KNUST College of Engineering met to review first-semester activities and develop strategies for the upcoming semester, during which the Registrar, Dr. Kwadwo Addo, outlined key initiatives undertaken in his first six months in office and urged administrators to strengthen professionalism, accountability, and service delivery across the College.
Addressing administrators at a recent meeting, on Tuseday 28th Aprill 2026, he provided an overview of strategic engagements held with staff and management; noting efforts to improve coordination and institutional effectiveness. Central to these efforts is the development of a communication platform designed to regulate and manage accurate stories that enhance and protect the image of the college. He also highlighted ongoing work on student-focused initiatives and examination management systems. He emphasized that administrators play a critical role not only in safeguarding examination processes but also in ensuring their smooth conduct in collaboration with faculty: “You don’t only invigilate, you must also help faculty make sure that examinations are properly conducted.”
Dr. Addo encouraged administrators to familiarise themselves with institutional procedures and remain observant in identifying operational gaps for timely resolution. He also highlighted improvements in staff welfare, including interventions to address working conditions for transport officers and cleaners, as well as initiatives to support technical staff.
He further noted adminstrative participation in engagements beyond Ghana, including a visit to Lomé focused on student affairs. Dr. Addo noted that student experience is not only tied to Lecturer-student relationship, he posited that “as administrators we have to be deliberate in our interactions with students. We add to their experience, and their willingess to return or not to the college.”
Touching on alumni engagement, Dr. Addo asked the Alumni Relations Officer to briefly present ongoing initiatives to enlighten colleagues to allow them to recognise where they fit into the big picture. He underscored the importance of administrative support in sustaining alumni relations. Mrs. Agyenim Boateng referenced ongoing initiatives such as the College Mentorship Programme, Alumni Connect, and the newly introduced Executives in Residence programme, explaining the roles the various Departments can play to enrich these ongoing programs. Dr. Addo took the opportunity to stress the need for a robust and well-managed alumni database at all levels, going on to exemplify the positive long term effect of proper organisation of all-inclusive databases that will feed into the College repository.He iterated the importance of data-driven decision-making, noting that accurate and accessible data on students, faculty, and operations is essential for institutional efficiency. He encouraged administrators to actively contribute to preparations for the College’s upcoming 75th anniversary, aligning activities with the University’s broader theme of transitioning “from excellence to eminence.”
As part of ongoing digital improvements, he announced the transition to a new website platform and urged administrators to update their professional profiles accordingly. He concluded by encouraging staff to go beyond routine responsibilities in supporting students and colleagues. He said, “administrative work goes beyond secretaial duty,” and asked that they remain accountable in their time management as the college prepares for the next academic semester.
