- 31 Jan
- 2025
Orientation 2025: ITDS Welcomes New Students
The Department of Information Technology and Decision Science (ITDS) at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has held an orientation program for first-year students admitted into the department. The orientation program offered students the opportunity to learn about the academic programs run by the department and to engage formally with faculty members. It allowed students to connect with the co-curricular resources available to support their success. Over a thousand freshmen admitted to pursue various programs in the department gained firsthand experience with academic requirements, course offerings, registration procedures, and academic support resources. Welcoming the students, the Head of Department (HoD) for ITDS, Prof. Peter Appiahene, outlined the department's expectations for freshmen and what it means to be a member of the department, both inside and outside the classroom. Prof. Appiahene noted that the orientation is aimed at developing students' sense of belonging by connecting them with faculty, staff, academic advisors, and other students.
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Dr. Anokye A. Amponsah, a senior lecturer at the department, provided an overview of the BSc IT curriculum, areas of specialization, and career prospects in IT. According to Dr. Anokye, the courses offered in the department have helped thousands of students secure jobs after completing their studies at UENR. He stated that, the department's mission is to support and prepare students adequately to bring about the necessary changes in their respective communities using information technology. Dr. Kwabena Adu, the Exams Officer, outlined examination procedures and policies. He urged the students to familiarize themselves with all rules and regulations governing the conduct of examinations in the university. Mr. Michael Opoku, the Industrial Attachment Coordinator, discussed the importance of industrial attachments. He emphasized that industrial attachments are designed to provide students with work experience while they are still on campus. He outlined the measures the department takes every year to facilitate connections between students and relevant industries, ensuring valuable social impact.
Mr. Jacob Mensah, an assistant lecturer, explained the wide range of technical support services available to students. These include online and offline resources that the department provides to support students' learning experiences. Miss Felicia Akoto-Danso, the department's administrator, used the orientation program to engage the enthusiastic first-year students on how they can seek administrative assistance from the department. The president of the Information Technology Society (ITS), Mr. Zakaria Abdulai, shared insights from a student leadership perspective. He highlighted the rules and regulations of the department, explaining the code of conduct and academic integrity. Other highlights of the day included campus tours, sessions on programs and departments, and opportunities for students to mingle with one another.