Mrs. Stella Afutu

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Principal Administrative Assistant - ( Senior Staff ) School of Allied Health Sciences

Field(s) of Specialization

Administration in Higher Education

Field(s) of Academic Interest

Administration in Higher Education

Human Resource Management

Leadership Development

About

Mrs. Stella Afutu holds a Master of Philosophy in Administration in Higher Education (2020-2023), a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management (2016-2017), and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology (2007-2011), all from the University of Cape Coast. Stella is also an Associate Member (ChPA) of the Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consult (CIAMC) since 2020.

Stella has showcased her proficiency through diverse administrative roles. From 2013 to 2018, she served as a Senior Administrative Assistant at the Dean’s Office, School of Medical Sciences and School of Allied Health Sciences, UCC. She was further promoted to her current position as the Principal Administrative Assistant in October 2018. Her commitment and valuable contributions earned her recognition, notably receiving the Promising Administrator award at the University of Cape Coast Staff Annual Reward and Recognition ceremony in December 2018. Recently, she received the Dean's Special Award for Distinguished Administrator in the School of Allied Health Sciences on June 26, 2024.

Stella actively participates in workshops, conferences, and seminars to enhance her skills and knowledge. She has been involved in various committees and boards within her institution, contributing to its effective functioning and development. She has served and continues to serve numerous statutory Boards and Committees as Secretary/Recorder at the University of Cape Coast, notable among these are School Board, Appointment and Promotions Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Awards Committee, Academic Planning and Quality Assurance Committee, Staff welfare committee, among others. Additionally, she engages in community service activities, exemplifying her commitment to social responsibility.

Stella's research interests lie in Higher Education Administration, Leadership development, Human Resource Management, reflecting her commitment to academic and professional growth.

One of her significant accomplishments includes her pivotal role in establishing the School of Allied Health Sciences.

Stella is a member of the Chartered Institute for Administrators and Management Consult (CIAMC) since 2020, reflecting her dedication to professional development and networking within her field.

Participant at Business and Financial Recovery: Implications and Competency of Stewardship , Academic Board Chamber , University of Cape Coast . 2023-03-25 Participant at Admin Professionals in the Success of Ghana's Public Management Reform, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, Okponglo, Accra, Ghana . 2022-07-27 Participant at Women Empowerment Through Transformational Leadership, online . 2022-06-01 Participant at Training Workshop for Chief and Principal Administrative Assistants, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman Auditorium, University of Cape Coast , Cape Coast . 2022-05-11 Participant at Managing Records in a Business Environment, Agu Lodge, Haatso, Accra, Ghana . 2021-12-15 Participant at Talent Management in the administration and management consultancy profession, National Council for Tertiary Education Conference Hall, Legon-Okponglo, Accra, Ghana . 2021-11-27 Participant at Admins, The pulse of the office in crisis situations, online . 2020-07-28 Participant at A day workshop for Female Administrators organized by Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy and Documentation (CEGRAD), CODE conference room, UCC, Ghana . 2016-11-29 Participant at Blazing Trails Leadership and Entrepreneurship workshop, Akoma Plaza Hotel, Takoradi, Ghana . 2015-10-12 Participant at Records Management Workshop, School of Medical Sciences Auditorium, University of Cape Coast, Ghana . 2014-06-03

Award	Awarding Institution/Organization	Year
Distinguished Administrator	School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast	2024
Promising Administrator	University of Cape Coast	2018

Fellowship	Institution	Year

Professional Body	Position	Year
Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultant	Associate Member (ChPA)	2021

Title	Position	Duration