Governance
Governing Council
The supreme governing body of the University, with oversight of strategy, finance and risk.
Purpose
The Governing Council is the supreme decision-making authority of Southshore university College, accountable for the institution's long-term direction, sustainability and public trust.
Key responsibilities
- Approve the University's strategic plan, annual budget and major capital investments.
- Oversee institutional risk, audit, compliance and financial sustainability.
- Appoint and review the performance of the President and senior officers.
- Safeguard the mission, values and academic freedom of the University.
Composition
Independent lay members, ex-officio senior officers, academic representatives, a student representative and government nominees, chaired by an independent Chair.
Meets
Quarterly, with additional extraordinary meetings as required.
Members of Council
The Governing Council is composed of independent lay members, ex-officio senior officers, academic, alumni and student representatives.
University Counsel
Deborah Nkansah Esq.
University Counsel, providing legal advice and guidance to the Council and the institution.
Member
Dr. Rita Owusu-Amankwah
Member of the Governing Council, contributing to strategic governance and institutional oversight.
Member
Joyce Williams Esq.
Member of the Governing Council, contributing to strategic governance and institutional oversight.
Member
Mr. Daniel Asiedu
Member of the Governing Council, contributing to strategic governance and institutional oversight.
Member
Mr. Jacob Osei Yeboah
Member of the Governing Council, contributing to strategic governance and institutional oversight.
Administrative Staff Representative
Mr. Michael Ofosu Faakye
Administrative Staff Representative, ensuring the perspective of administrative staff informs institutional decisions.
Undergraduate School Representative
Mr. Samuel Dadzie
Undergraduate School Representative, ensuring the perspective and welfare of undergraduate students inform Council decisions.
Faculty Representative
Mr. Stephen Nana K. Ampadu
Elected Faculty Representative, bringing the voice of faculty into Council deliberations on strategy and standards.
Graduate School Representative
Mrs. Constance Buah
Graduate School Representative, advocating for graduate students and advancing postgraduate education at the University.
Member
Nana Livingstone Adwini-Poku
Member of the Governing Council, contributing to strategic governance and institutional oversight.
Chairman of Council
Prof. Felix Hammond
Chairman of the Governing Council, providing leadership and stewardship of the University's mission, strategy and public accountability.
President
Prof. Nicholas Nsowah-Nuamah
President of the University, accountable to Council for the academic and operational leadership of the institution.
Member
Prof. Samuel Yeboah Mensah
Member of the Governing Council, contributing to strategic governance and institutional oversight.
Registrar / Secretary
Rev. Francis Otoo Eduah
Registrar and Secretary to Council, overseeing institutional administration and governance processes.