The University of Ghana has published the names of students and employees who have been sanctioned for various disciplinary offenses, following a directive from the Academic Board to maintain transparency and uphold institutional integrity.
According to an official notice from the Office of the Registrar, individuals were penalized for infractions ranging from academic dishonesty to misconduct in their official capacities.
One of the highlighted cases involved Francis Abdul Razak, a graduate student who was found guilty of plagiarism. His actions violated multiple university regulations, including Statute 41(1)(d) of the University of Ghana Statutes (2012), Regulation 3.39(1iv) of the University Handbook for Master’s Degree Programmes, and the University’s Plagiarism Policy (2016).
As a result, the university has imposed the following penalties:
– A two-year suspension from academic activities.
– His thesis has been declared failed in accordance with the University Statutes.
This decision aligns with the institution’s strict policies on academic integrity, reinforcing its zero-tolerance stance on plagiarism.
Additional cases of misconduct involving both students and employees were also documented, with various penalties including suspension, withdrawal from academic programs, and employment termination. While details of some cases remain confidential, the university has reiterated its commitment to upholding ethical standards across all levels.
The Office of the Registrar emphasized that these sanctions are intended to serve as both a punitive and corrective measure. The university continues to encourage students and staff to adhere to its academic and professional codes of conduct, warning that future violations will attract similar or even stricter penalties.
The publication of these disciplinary actions signals the institution’s ongoing efforts to maintain its reputation as a center of academic excellence and inteintegrity.
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Story by: Cindy Selasi Humade | univers.ug.edu.gh
