A delegation from Ramapo College of New Jersey, led by its President, Dr. Cindy R. Jebb, has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) to strengthen the long-standing partnership between the two institutions.

The visit marks 25 years of collaboration between KNUST and Ramapo College od New Jersey, with both institutions seeking to deepen and expand the impact of their relationship.

The delegation included Susan Hangen, Dean of the School of Humanities and Global Studies; Daniel White, Special Assistant to the President; and Paul Curran, Director of the Roukema Center for International Education.

Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Jebb revealed that the purpose of their visit is to reinforce the partnership and ensure its long-term relevance.

“The motive of our visit is to strengthen the partnership between the two universities and make sure that the partnership is meaningful and lifelong,” she said.

Dr. Susan Hangen also highlighted the importance of international exposure in shaping students’ perspectives.

“My study abroad experience changed my life, and I want our students to also have that experience, to interact with their peers across the world,” she noted.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to the partnership, describing it as both impactful and enduring.

“KNUST values its relationship with Ramapo. Twenty-five years has been a good partnership. It is all about global citizenship,” she stated.

She emphasized the responsibility universities bear in shaping future leaders.

“It is such a loaded responsibility in training young people. We are very focused on training transformative leaders who will take over the world, thrive, and take over from us. We need to equip them with all the skills required to take on these responsibilities.”

Professor Kofi Owusu-Daaku recounted the origins of the relationship, noting that it dates back to 2002 when the first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed.

“The relationship has been a wonderful one, and we are hopeful to see what more it will continue to build. There is room for many more initiatives within this partnership,” he said.

The meeting ended with discussions on practical ways to strengthen collaboration across various colleges, focusing on expanding academic exchanges, joint programmes, and institutional engagement.

Also present at the meeting were Professor David Asamoah, Pro-Vice Chancellor; Mr. Benjamin Boampong Owusu, Registrar; Professor Fred Nimoh, representing the Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources; Professor Kwaku Amaning Adjei, representing the Provost of the College of Engineering; Professor (Mrs.) Veronica Millicent Dzomeku, representing the Provost of the College of Health Sciences; Professor Philip Antwi-Agyei, Provost of the College of Science; Professor Charles Marfo, Provost of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Professor Marian Asantewah Nkansah, Director of Student Affairs; and Ms. Efua Arku, Senior Assistant Registrar at the Vice-Chancellor’s Office.