Prof. Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko, Provost of the College of Engineering, KNUST, has the vision to make the College the preferred destination for quality engineering education and impactful research. This vision is built on the foundation of strategic leadership and the active collaboration of key stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, students, alumni, and partners. The Provost’s tenure of office is guided by eight transformative themes aimed at enhancing the College’s reputation and impact:
- Enhancing Student Experience
Delivering exceptional academic programs integrated with advanced soft skills training to prepare students for real-world problem-solving. - Driving Impactful Research
Increasing both the quantity and quality of research, with a focus on projects that address critical societal challenges. - Strengthening Industry and Community Partnerships
Building robust collaborations to bridge the gap between academia and industry while fostering community-driven innovation. - Attracting and Retaining Talent
Providing Quality Human Resources by attracting, retaining, and continuously developing staff to build capacity and expertise. - Boosting Financial Resource Mobilization
Expanding the College's resource base through initiatives such as the CoE Endowment Fund, endowed chairs, and competitive research grants. - Enhancing International Engagement
Increasing the College’s global footprint by fostering international collaborations to enhance competitiveness and visibility. - Modernising Infrastructure
Developing state-of-the-art facilities, including ongoing projects like the GETFund and ACE buildings, to support modern education and research needs. - Improving Governance through Digitalization
Streamlining administrative processes by introducing a fully digitalised governance system for greater efficiency and transparency.
The Provost calls on all stakeholders—faculty, administrators, project staff, students, alumni, and partners—to actively contribute to this shared vision to achieve these goals.
