Breaking News: Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor appointed next Vice-Chancellor of UPSA
He took over as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University on January 1, 2023 and was supposed to be in that high office until end on December 31, 2025. However, the university council has elevated him to the Vice-Chancellor of UPSA.
In a related development, the governing council has, in compliance with section 35.0 of the UPSA Fundamental Regulations, also promoted three faculty members to the rank of associate professors.
They are Dr. Fidelis Quansah, Senior Lecturer and Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies; Dr. Kofi Frimpong, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Management Studies; and Dr. Emmanuel Asamoah, Senior Lecturer and Cognate Dean, Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Studies.
Their promotions were based on the recommendation of the University Appointments and Promotions Board.
The governing council of the University of Professional Studies, Accra, has announced the appointment of Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, current Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, as the next Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University.
According to a circular signed by the Registrar, Dr Koryoe Anim-Wright, Prof Mawutor’s tenure of office will commence on January 1, 2023 and end on December 31, 2025.
His academic achievements include being an Associate Professor of Accounting, actively participating in university statutory committees, and focusing his research on capital flight in Ghana and Sub-Saharan African countries, coupled with advocacy against corruption.
Prior to his role as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mawutor served as the Dean of Graduate Studies for six years, during which he significantly expanded graduate programs and contributed substantially to the university’s financial performance.
Apart from his academic contributions, Prof. Mawutor has held various leadership roles in governance boards such as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abokobi Area Rural Bank and membership in the Coastal Development Authority Board.
His educational background includes a Doctor of Finance degree from SMC University (Swiss), a Master’s degree from Wisconsin International University College (Ghana), and professional certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, among others.
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As a researcher and academic, Prof. Mawutor has published extensively in indexed and ranked journals, presented papers at conferences, and contributed to national discourse through media engagements.
