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University of Media, Arts and Communication

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University of Media, Arts and Communication
higher education institution, university
Year dem found am16 October 1959, 1959, 2020 Edit
Short nameGIJ Edit
Field for workjournalism Edit
CountryGhana Edit
Edey de administrative territorial entity insydAccra Edit
Coordinate location5°33′47″N 0°11′28″W Edit
Member ofGhanaian Academic and Research Network, Association of African Universities Edit
Dema official websitehttps://gij.edu.gh/, https://unimac.edu.gh/ Edit
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De University of Media, Arts den Communication- Institute of Journalism (UniMAC-IJ), formerly de Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), be public university for Ghana.[1] De University be merger of de erstwhile Ghana Institute of Journalism, de National Film den Television Institute, established den de Ghana Institute of Languages. National Accreditation Board wey accredit dem.[2][3]

UniMAC-GIJ get campuses wey dey Accra for Ringway, Osu, den North Dzorwulu.[1]

Demma History[edit | edit source]

De Ghana Institute of Journalism start for 16 October 1959 by Kwame Nkrumah, de first president of Ghana. Na dem first dey bell am School of Journalism, wey na ebe department for Accra Technical Institute (now Accra Technical University). Na de first principal den journalism tutor be Richard McMillan.[1] Dem name de university library after am.[4]

De school turn Ghana Institute of Journalism for 1974.[1][5] De school get ein presidential charter wey dem establish am as university for 2009.[6]

Chancellor and Vice Chancellor[edit | edit source]

Name Duration
Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo 2018–
Modestus Fosu 2018
W.S.K Dzisah 2014–2018
David Newton 2009–2014
Kweku Rockson 2006–2009
David Newton 1993–2006
Kojo Yankah 1984–1993
Kwame Duffour 1983–1984
Kabral Blay Amihere 1982–1983
R. Quartey 1979–1982
G. F. Dove 1973–1978
Fred Agyeman 1969–1973
Martin Tay 1968–1969
W.G. Smith 1965–1966
Cecil Forde 1963–1965
Sam Arthur 1962–1963

De University dey go through transition.

De Richard McMillan Library

Demma Programs[edit | edit source]

De school dey run Diploma, Bachelor of Arts den Masters programs.[7]

  • De Diploma Program be 2-year program consists of communication, social sciences den arts subjects.
  • De Bachelor of Arts program be 4-year program plus options of specializing for either Journalism anaa Public Relations insyd.
  • De Masters Programs be 1-year program plus options say you go fi specialize for Public Relations, Journalism, Media Management den Development Communication insyd.
  • Sam two-year B.A. for Communication Studies Top-Up Programme insyd give Diploma graduates.[8]

Faculties/Departments[edit | edit source]

Controversies[edit | edit source]

Dem label de management of de university as 'insensitive' to de hardship wey COVID-19 pandemic cause, after de school increase ein facility user fees for 2020/21 academic year. Elead go protest for social media wey dem later reverse de decision.[14]

De management of de institution talk students wey pay demma fees late say make dem defer demma courses for de academic year. De students protest den accuse de management say dem be 'unfair' den 'insensitive' as dem no know de consequences.[15] Sam students no fi enter de two campuses of de institution.[16] De management later allow de students make dem register for demma end-of-semester exams.[17]

Amnesty for non graduating students[edit | edit source]

For November 2020 insyd, de academic board give students wey no fi graduate since 2013, de opportunity say make dem register den complete demma programs. Na dem for do am within three years.[18]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Overview". Ghana Institute of Journalism. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Ghana Institute of Journalism". www.nab.gov.gh. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Ghana Institute of Journalism:History". www.gij.edu.gh. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-02-21.
  4. ↑ "History of the Office". Ghana Institute of Journalism. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  5. ↑ "Ghana Institute of Journalism at 60 with no accommodation?". GhanaWeb. 2019-05-02. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  6. ↑ "Ghana Institute of Journalism now a University". ModernGhana. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Academic Courses – Ghana Institute of Journalism". Ghana Institute of Journalism. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  8. ↑ "Home". Ghana Institute of Journalism. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  9. ↑ "Faculty of Integrated Communication Sciences". Ghana Institute of Journalism. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  10. ↑ "Faculty of Journalism & Media Studies". Ghana Institute of Journalism. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  11. ↑ "Faculty of Public Relations, Advertising & Integrated Marketing". Ghana Institute of Journalism. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  12. ↑ "School of Graduate Studies and Research (SoGSaR)". Ghana Institute of Journalism. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  13. ↑ "School of Alternative Learning". Ghana Institute of Journalism. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  14. ↑ "UG reduces fees for 2020/21 academic year". GhanaWeb. 2020-11-19. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  15. ↑ "GIJ students protest over new directive to defer course for late payment of fees - MyJoyOnline.com". MyJoyOnline. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  16. ↑ "GIJ locks out students". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  17. ↑ "GIJ pardons students directed to defer academic year over late payment of fees". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-03-25. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  18. ↑ "GIJ grants amnesty to students yet to graduate since 2013". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
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