Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah has been appointed as the Acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the University of Cape Coast from October 1- December 31, 2012.
The appointment is in accordance with statute 10.6 of the University of Cape Coast Statutes, 2012 which states that “ Should a vacancy occur in the office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor arising from death, resignation or removal, when the substantive officeholder has served for a period less than half the term of office, the Vice-Chancellor shall appoint any person of Professorial status to act as Pro Vice-Chancellor for the period up till the forthcoming December 31st and the Vice-Chancellor shall take steps set out in statute 10.2 to ensure that the vacancy is duly filled by election.