GTEC Takes a Stand: No More Misuse of Honorary Doctorate and Professorship Titles
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a final caution to the general public, particularly individuals who have been conferred with honorary doctorate and professorship titles, to cease using these titles in public. This directive is a reiteration of the Commission’s earlier public announcement, which cautioned against the misuse of these titles.
The GTEC’s decision is aimed at maintaining the integrity of the higher education system in Ghana and preserving the value of true doctoral education and the promotion of the professorial system in universities. The Commission notes that the practice of using honorary titles in public is deceitful and unethical, and tends to dilute the value of genuine academic achievements.
The directive applies to all categories of individuals, including politicians, businessmen and women, men and women of God, and any other persons who may have been conferred with honorary doctorate and professorship titles. These individuals are expected to desist from officially using these titles in their everyday life, including in public forums, official documents, and other platforms.
The GTEC has warned that it will take stern measures against individuals who flout this directive. In addition to naming and shaming those found to have misused the titles, the Commission will also take legal action against them. This approach is designed to ensure compliance and maintain the credibility of the higher education system in Ghana.
According to Prof. Augustine Ocloo, Deputy Director-General of the GTEC, the Commission is committed to upholding the integrity of the higher education system and protecting the value of genuine academic achievements. The GTEC’s directive is a step towards achieving this goal and promoting a culture of academic integrity in Ghana.
The misuse of honorary titles can have serious consequences, including undermining the credibility of genuine academic achievements and creating confusion among the public. By cracking down on this practice, the GTEC is helping to maintain the value and prestige of academic qualifications in Ghana.
The public is advised to take note of this directive and to report any instances of misuse of honorary titles to the GTEC. The Commission’s efforts to promote academic integrity and uphold the value of genuine academic achievements are crucial to the development of a credible and effective higher education system in Ghana.
The GTEC’s directive on the misuse of honorary titles is a significant step towards promoting academic integrity and maintaining the credibility of the higher education system in Ghana. Individuals who have been conferred with honorary doctorate and professorship titles are expected to comply with this directive and desist from using these titles in public. The GTEC’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the higher education system is commendable, and its efforts to promote a culture of academic integrity in Ghana are crucial to the development of a credible and effective higher education system.
