Welcome to the Directorate of Academic Affairs (DAA) at SDD-UBIDS which was established in 2021, DAA is committed to advancing academic excellence by fostering strong global partnerships and enhancing the university’s academic initiatives. We serve as the hub for coordinating all academic endeavors involving our esteemed faculty, staff, students, and alumni, connecting them with academic institutions worldwide.
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, our mission is to nurture global citizens who are prepared to thrive in diverse, interconnected environments. Through opportunities such as study abroad programs, research collaborations, conferences, and exchange programs, we aim to broaden perspectives, foster intercultural understanding, and support impactful academic growth. At DAA, our vision is to position SDD-UBIDS as a renowned center of excellence in practical-oriented teaching, transformative learning, and cutting-edge research. We are excited to support you on your academic journey and provide global opportunities and experiences that will shape the leaders of tomorrow.
The Directorate of Academic Affairs (DAA) serves as the administrative hub for all academic related matters within the university and plays a vital role in managing and coordinating academic processes to support the university’s mission of delivering quality education. It ensures the smooth operation of academic activities, from admissions to graduation, while maintaining academic integrity, compliance, and student satisfaction. The Directorate is under the office of the Registrar and directly responsible to the Registrar in the performance of its duties. There are currently four sections under the Directorate, namely: Examinations, Admissions, Certification and Students Records.
- Administration and Coordination: The directorate serve as a liaison between academic faculty, departments, students, and external regulatory bodies. And keeping records of minutes of Academic Board and Executive Committee meetings
- Policy Implementation: Implement, and monitor academic policies in alignment with Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)standards.
- Student Academic Lifecycle Management: Provide academic support services and guidance to students throughout their entire academic journey, from admissions and registration to graduation and alumni records.
- Admissions and Registration: Coordinate student admissions, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance with admission criteria and manage student registration processes for each academic trimester.
- Examinations: Organise, coordinates and monitor university examinations and ensuring that all examination materials are supplied to Schools and Faculties.
- Records Management: Maintain accurate, confidential, and accessible academic records and ensure compliance with data protection laws and university guidelines.
- Graduation and Certification: Plan and execute graduation ceremonies and coordinate the printing, issuance and verification of academic certificates.
- Academic Records and Transcripts: Manage student records, including grades, transcripts, and certificates. Also, handle transcript requests and verification services for alumni.
- Academic Calendar: coordinate with academic board to draft the academic calendar for approval, including important dates, examination schedules, and registration periods.
- Student Support and Advisory Services: Provide variety of academic guidance to students on examination malpractices, withdrawal, rustication of students and graduation requirements. And Communicating decisions on disciplinary actions to students
- Technological Integration and Innovation: Implement and manage university information systems for efficient data handling. And also explore innovative tools and platforms to enhance academic service delivery.
Meet Our Team
Directorate Secretariate
Email: acadaffairs@ubids.edu.gh
Student Help Desk
Tel: 0392097256 / 0501996222
Admissions Support
Email: admissions@ubids.edu.gh
Tel: 0392097256
WhatsApp: 0550918837