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    • School of Agriculture

    • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

    • Department of Agricultural Engineering

    • Department of Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering

  • Position

    • Provost : College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences

      Prof. Moses Jojo Eghan

    • Dean : School of Agriculture

      Prof. Henry De-Graft Acquah

    • Faculty Officer : School of Agriculture

      Mrs. Vivian Ayemin Kudzedzi

    • College Finance Officer : College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences

      Mr. Stephen Baffoe

    • Vice-Dean : School of Agriculture

      Prof. Julius Kofi Hagan

  • Specializations

    • Precision Agriculture Innovations

    • Agricultural Economics

    • Agricultural Engineering

    • Agricultural Extension Communication

    • Agricultural Market Analysis

  • Academic Interest

    • Agriculture

    • ICT and Precision Agriculture Innovations and Adoption

    • Youth Issues and Agriculture

    • Agricultural Digitalisation

    • Agricultural Economics

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Dr. Sylvia  Ocansey
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Dr. Sylvia Ocansey

Senior Lecturer - ( Senior Member ) Department of Guidance and Counseling
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Field(s) of Specialization
Educational Guidance and Counselling
Educational Research (All Three Approaches)
HIV/AIDS Counselling
School Counselling
Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) for HIV
Field(s) of Academic Interest
Counselling
Educational Psychology
Gender Education
About

Dr. Sylvia Ocansey specializes in adolescent and youth development, though a counsellor by training and profession. As a mother with over fifteen years of counselling experience, Dr. Ocansey seeks to assist many youth to achieve their lifelong goals. Her specific areas of interest include providing educational, social and HIV/AIDS counselling. A current lecturer at the University of Cape Coast in Ghana, West Africa, and with her PhD in counselling, from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, Dr. Ocansey has immense confidence in the benefits of academic counselling among higher education students worldwide. Aside teaching, making presentations and conducting research, Dr. Ocansey also has a number of academic publications in counselling and other key social areas to her credit.

A thorough prior preparation for greater confidence and teaching impact. 

Degrees
  • Bachelor of Business in Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

    University of Cape Town 2018
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling

    University of Pretoria 2018
  • Master of Philosophy in Guidance and Counselling

    University of Cape Coast 1999
  • Bachelor of Education in Gender Studies

    University of Sussex 1998
  • in English Language

    University of Cape Coast 1992
  • Bachelor of Education in Psychology

    University of Cape Coast 1992
  • Participant

    November, 2022

    The Higher Education Leadership and Management Programme (HELM) Virtual Summit. Organised by Universities South Africa.

  • Participant

    October, 2022

    Trauma Healing Training Workshop. Organized by the Ghana Bible Society. May and October, 2022. Ghana.

  • Participant

    September, 2022

    Workshop on Creative Writing. Organized by the Directorate of Research Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC), University of Cape Coast. University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana..

  • Participant

    September, 2022

    The Neurodiversity Hub: A Multifaceted Community Approach, organised by the Centre for Neurodiversity, University of Johannesburg. University of Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa..

  • Presented a paper

    March, 2022

    PAPU 2022 Congress. Ghana.

  • Participant

    March, 2022

    The ENGAGE #6 workshop. ‘The higher education state of mind in South Africa’ Organised by the University of Pretoria, South Africa. University of Pretoria, South Africa..

  • Presented a Paper

    August, 2018

    The 2018 World Conference for the World Education and Research Association (WERA) Westin Grand Hotel-Cape Town, South Africa.

  • Participant

    October, 2017

    Research Indaba Conference on ‘Education research for change’ Faculty of Education Auditorium University of Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.

  • Presented a Paper

    August, 2017

    Distance Education and Teacher Education in Africa (DETA) Conference University of Rwanda-Kigali, Rwanda-.

  • Participant

    May, 2016

    A Joint Conference Initiative by the European Commission and the United Nations Development Programme on the theme, “Education: fundamental to a country’s future. Hatfield Campus, University of Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.

  • Participant

    April, 2016

    Support Session Conference on, ‘A Researcher’s Dilemma: Philosophy in Crafting Dissertations and Higher Degree Theses’ University of Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.

  • Participant

    March, 2016

    Support Session Conference on ‘Anatomy of Research Design, Recognizing and Eliminating Bias Sources in Educational Research’ University of Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.

  • Participant

    October, 2015

    Research Indaba Conference on ‘Diversities in Educational Research: focusing on Writing Scholarly Articles,’ Faculty of Education Auditorium University of Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.

  • Participant

    September, 2013

    Fourth CEFWA International Conference on the theme: Contemporary Issues in Teacher Education and Management University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Presented a Paper

    August, 2013

    Distance Education and Teacher Education in Africa (DETA) Conference University of Nairobi, Kenya.

  • Participant

    August, 2013

    The Third Joint UCC/UNILORIN Conference on ‘Education for Sustainable Development in Africa’ University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Participant

    July, 2012

    The 56th Conference for International Council on Education for Teaching (ICET) World Assembly University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Participant

    January, 2012

    The First Joint International Conference on “Early Childhood Education”, University of Monash University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Presented a Paper

    October, 1999

    Conference on the Gender and Primary Schooling Project (GAPS) Ministry of Education, Head office-Accra, Ghana.

  • Facilitator

    September, 2024

    Contemporary Issues in Fisheries Management. Fisheries Leadership Short course for Practitioners funded by USAID/Fisheries Recovery Activity Ghana.

  • Presenter

    October, 2024

    International and Regional Fisheries Institutional Frameworks and Bodies. Workshop on Destabilising Impacts of Distant Water Fishing Vessels (DWFV) in the Gulf of Guinea Yaounde, Cameroon.

  • Guest Speaker

    October, 2024

    “Promoting Research Excellence for Impact on Marine Conservation in Africa”, Institute for Oceans and Fisheries Online Seminar Series University of British Columbia, Canada.

  • Co-Facilitator

    October, 2021

    “Grants Proposal Writing Workshop” University for Development Studies.

  • Presenter

    November, 2024

    “Performance of the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience”, Country Round Table Workshop Association of African Universities (AAU), Online.

  • Facilitator

    November, 2024

    “Regional Political Parties Dialogue on Fisheries: Protecting Our Fish, Securing Our Future, Live Engagement on JoyNews TV Centre for National Culture, Cape Coast.

  • Presenter

    November, 2023

    Professorial Inaugural Lecture on the topic “Our Oceans: Securing Our Common Future through Transformative Research” Medical School Auditorium, University of Cape Coast.

  • Presenter

    March, 2024

    Africa’s Plastic Revolution: Advancing Global Solutions for Healthy Oceans, T.D. Walter Bean Professorship Public Lecture University of Waterloo, Canada.

  • Presenter

    June, 2024

    Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy. National Consultative Workshop for the Formulation of a National Blue Economy Strategy for Angola Luanda, Angola.

  • Panelist

    June, 2024

    Regional Steering Committee Workshop for the World Bank West African Coastal Resilience Investment Projects (WACA ReSiP and ReiP2) Banjul, Gambia.

  • Facilitator

    July-August, 2012

    Coastal Adaptation to Climate Change. Short-term Training Course funded by USAID Ghana.

  • Co-Discussant

    July, 2023

    “Expanding the Impact of Blue Economy in Africa” (with Professor Rashid Sumaila) World Bank Headquarters, Washington.

  • Facilitator

    February, 2022

    Workshop on “Winning Research and Development Grants in a Competitive World” Bolgatanga Technical University, Ghana.

  • Facilitator

    February, 2019

    Workshop on “Proposal and Grants writing” University of Ghana, Ghana.

  • Speaker

    August, 2024

    Study Tour on Sustainable Fisheries Management & Leadership University of Rhode Island, United States.

  • Presenter

    August, 2023

    Vulnerability to Viability (V2V) Ghana Case Study. Bootcamp on moving fisheries from Vulnerability to Viability Puri, Delhi, India.

  • Guest Speaker

    April, 2024

    Workshop Presentation on “Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy in Africa Hohai University, China.

  • Participant

    2021

    6th ACE Impact Regional Workshop of the World Bank and the Association of African Universities Accra (Online).

  • Panelist

    2014

    Seaweed (Sargassum) Invasion on the Ghanaian Coasts, Implications for the National Economy and Management Live TV Broadcast, GTV.

  • Guest Speaker

    2010

    “West African Fisheries”, Workshop by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) University of Makerere, Kampala, Uganda.

  1. 2013

    Award on conference presentation: Distance Education and Teacher Education in Africa (DETA) Conference

    University of Nairobi, Kenya

  2. 1998

    Award for further training: The Gender and Primary Schooling in Africa Project,

    Ministry of Education, Headquaters, Accra

  1. 2022

    Member

    Faculty of Humanities and Social Services Education Board.

  2. 2022

    Member

    Local Organising Committee for the 1st Faculty of Educational Foundations International Conference.

  3. 2022

    Member

    Data collection and research report compilation committee, Departmental Research, Educational Foundations, University of Cape Coast.

  4. 2019

    Member

    Thesis Vetting Committee, Faculty of Educational Foundations, University of Cape Coast.

  5. 2014

    Member

    The Ghana Psychology Council

  6. 2011

    Member

    World Education Research Association(WERA) International

  7. 2011

    Member

    University Teachers Association

  8. 2004

    Member

    The Christian Council of Ghana Counselors Association

  1. Researcher

    January 2004 - December 2006

    The physically challenged and HIV/AIDS. A case study of the Greater Accra and Eastern regions of Ghana. Hearts of the Father Outreach in collaboration with the Ghana AIDS Commission

  2. Researcher

    January 2001 - December 2002

    A Baseline Study of the Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions and Behaviours (KAPB) on HIV/AIDS. A case study of Second Cycle Institutions in the Ayawaso Sub-Metro District of the Greater Accra Region. West Africa AIDS Foundation in collaboration with World E

  3. National Researcher

    January 1998 - December 1999

    ‘Strategic resource planning in Girls’ education’ - the Gender and Primary Schooling Project, Ministry of Education, Headquarters, Accra

  1. 2024-2025

    Team member, Contract for services to deliver a short course on Marine Litter under the OCPP

    Cefas/UKAID

  2. 2024

    Panel Chair, Reviewed Environmental Impact Statement of PECAN Energies for Offshore Exploration of Oil & Gas

    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ghana, Secondi/Takoradi

  3. 2023-2024

    Team member, Contract for development of a short course on Marine Litter for the West Africa Region

    Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID

  4. 2023-2024

    Team member, Contract services to conduct data collection surveys on abandoned lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) in Ghana

    Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID

  5. 2023

    Lead Consultant, Contract for the Development of Fishery Courses Syllabi for Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences (DoFAS), University of Liberia

    IDA-V3100

  6. 2023

    Panel Chair, Evaluation of Applications for recruitment of Environmental, Social Safeguards Officers for Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI)

    World Bank funded West Africa Coastal Areas Management Programme

  7. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Consultancy to review and align national fisheries and aquaculture polices and laws with the PFRS, regional instruments and global best practices for 15 AU Member States

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  8. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Mechanisms to Facilitate the Domestication of Global Instruments and Initiatives (2022)

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  9. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Identification of Issues for SIDS, Development of Draft Strategic Positions for SIDS

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  10. 2022

    Team member, Environmental Systems Analysis of the Avu Lagoon Protected area

    Calgary Zoo Foundation

  11. 2021

    Trainer, Conduct Marine Spatial Planning Workshop in Ghana

    University of Liverpool

  12. 2021

    Team member, Pre-feasibility study for nature-based intervention for Anlo Beach community in Ghana

    Valued at US$32,365.00

  13. 2021

    Team member, Marine Plastic Pollution Study in Liberia

    Conservation International

  14. 2021

    Team member, Vulnerability, Adaptation and Resilience in a Changing Climate - WACA -VAR Workshop

    World Bank

  15. 2020-2021

    Consultant, Support Development of Multi-sector Resilience Investment Programme for the West Africa Coastal Area Management Program

    World Bank

  16. 2020-2021

    Consultant, Issues and Opportunities in the Ghanaian Fishery Sector: Addressing the context, prospects and challenges

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), United Kingdom

  17. 2020

    Consultant, Estimations on renewable energy investments in Ghana

    Highland Star Group (HSG) of Companies, Geneva, Switzerland

  18. 2019-2020

    Team Member, Regional Mapping of Experts and Institutions in Coastal management

    World Bank

  19. 2017

    Lead Consultant, Review of the Fisheries Act 2002 (act 625) and the Development of Draft Regulations for the conduct of Fisheries Impact Assessments

    Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association (GITA) and GOGIG funded by DFID/UK

  20. 2013

    Team member, Environmental baseline survey of water bodies in the Great Consolidated Diamond Ghana Limited (GCDGL) mining concession

    AERC Ltd.

  21. 2012

    Team member, Scoping Study on the Dredging of the Whin Estuary in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis

    UCC Consultancy Unit/Consolidated Energy Ltd.

  22. 2011

    Team member, Social Ecology of Anlo Beach Wetland of Ghana

    Friends of the Nation/IUCN/French Global Environment Facility (GEF)

  23. 2010

    Principal Investigator, Biodiversity Assessment of Urban Wetlands in the Western Region, Ghana with focus on Essei and Butuah Lagoons and the Whin River Estuary

    USAID through Friends of the Nation

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