Professor Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, Rector of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) says the institute would not tolerate any act of misconduct from students.
Speaking at the 20th matriculation ceremony of the Institute in Accra on Friday, the Rector said the Institute had zero tolerance for any form of misconduct adding that, “we do not hesitate to sanction any student who falls foul of our regulations.”
“I implore you to show respect to your colleagues and staff of the Institute to make your stay fruitful and productive. Be modest and decent in your dressing and approach to issues and adhere strictly to the rules and regulations enshrined in the Students’ Handbook.
“Ensure that you attend classes, shun all forms of deviant behaviours and other vices, and focus on why you are here,” he said.
The ceremony was held for 1,361 undergraduate and 327 graduate students.
Out of the 1,361 undergraduate students, 525 were admitted into Diploma in Communication Studies, 415 enrolled in BA Communication Studies Degree (Level 100) and 423 were admitted for BA Communication Studies Degree (Level 300, Top-up).
The Institute in November last year commissioned its new campus at North Dzorwulu in Accra as part of effort to expand its infrastructure base. The Rector invited private investors as partners for the construction of hostel facilities and a lecture hall complex.
“It is refreshing to inform you that, plans are underway to develop this campus into a fully-fledged ultramodern university campus,” he said.
Other projects included a Digital Media Hub, administrative block which would house its growing academic faculties, secretariats and staff, a multi-purpose building to house a Students’ Centre, a commercial hub, clinic, alumni offices and religious space and many more.
He assured the students of the school’s commitment towards their security and safety, and observance of all COVID-19 protocols on both campuses.
SOUCE: GNA