THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA ICT CENTER
In the Department, the IT services that the University of Ghana requires to fulfil its mission are provided to be a world-class center for research and teaching. As well as the core IT systems, tools and services that keep the University running day-to-day, They provide innovative services and projects to support learning, teaching and research. Their work is wide-ranging and diverse.
Vision
To provide an innovative and enabling ICT environment for teaching, learning and research that create opportunities for sharing ideas, knowledge and best practices.
Location
We are located on the left side of the Balme Library, behind the Department of Economics Conference Facility
IT Security is charged with protecting the University’s networks from malicious computer attacks, service interruptions, and network harassment. As such, IT Security works to: identify, contain, and when possible, prevent the propagation of malicious network traffic that impacts the campus network; educate, consult with, and provide tools for University IT staff to assist them with protecting their information assets and staff; provide investigative services at the request of University. Additionally, IT Security assists with ensuring that information-related laws, regulations, and policies are adhered to consistently. For IT security awareness guidelines and safe computing information, please visit our Safe Computing web page.
THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA IT SERVICE DESK
ITS Management
Maintenance of Database and Ensuring the ERP is Functioning. Backup and recovery, Database management, and Program dev’t
Finance Management
Computing Support to aid Financial Management of the University. Payroll,,accounts receivable, accounts payable, online requisitioning, receipts printing,cheque printing
HR Management
Computing Support for Administration of man Capital/ HR Management.Staff appointments, management of staff records, staff leaves, payroll
Management Information Reporting
Computing support for those who provide statistics on University/ Database maintenance. Extraction of statistics and other info about the University
Student Management
Computing support to aid administrative processing of student.Prospective Student Enquiries
Student Service
Processing of applications and admissions student records maintenance, examination processing student transcript processing, student registration
This is an introduction to UGCS Service Desk. This is an introduction to UGCS Service Desk.
Library Systems
Design, adapt, promote, and implement industry best practices for library systems. Management of Sierra Library System (Circulation, Cataloguing, Acquisitions, Online Access Public Catalogue (OPAC), Reports), Ask-a-Librarian Service
Facility Management
Coordinating space usage and maintaining all IT Lab facilities. Support the academic and research functions of the University, while balancing financial and technical constraints.
Research Support
Provision of support to the University Community and setting up Research Tools and platforms. Implementation of research support systems, granting of access and usage training on Research Guides, Off-Campus Facility and E-Resources.
Institutional Repository
The creation of platforms to facilitate the deposit of digital content of a scholarly or heritage nature to ultimately share, preserve and promote the intellectual output of the University in a managed environment. Training, consultancy, Awareness creation, policy formulation and development of infrastructure.
Educational Technology
Promoting the use and support of innovation and effective uses of educational technology. Lead task force and committees dealing with the IT needs of the University as they relate to academic functions. Monitor academic technology developments and trends at other leading institutions and advise management appropriately
Digitization
To reduce handling and use of Research Materials thereby creating Virtual Collections and increase access to documents. Scanning support, Consultancy, Training, sensitization and development of work flows.
