The University of Cape Coast Alumni Association, USA was formed in July 2016 for a more perfect and vibrant association, promote the general welfare, and seek the development of our alma mater for Alumni currently resident in the United States of America (USA).
Vision
To be the core support organization for the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and its alumni in the
United States of America (USA).
Mission
To support the alma mater through the provision of resources, facilitating collaboration with
institutions of higher learning in the United States of America to boost academic excellence, and
promoting the interest of UCC alumni in the USA through networking and support.
Objectives
To fulfill its Vision and Mission the Association shall do as follows:
i. Promote, maintain and uphold the image, ideals and core values for which UCC was founded;
ii. Promote, foster and maintain cultural and educational exchange between UCC and various
cultural and academic institutions in the USA;
iii. Build, foster, and sustain the spirit of understanding, mutual assistance, cooperation and
solidarity among alumni in the USA;
iv. Coordinate the activities of the various alumni groups in the USA and pool resources to invest
in programs and infrastructure at UCC;
v. Collaborate and liaise with other UCC Alumni Association chapters to foster the ideals of
UCC and its alumni.
vi. Raise and maintain funds through dues, contribution, events and other such activities in
furtherance of items (i) to (vi) above.
There are currently three (3) classes of membership status.
Regular
Regular membership shall consist of graduates and former students of the University College/University of Cape Coast who were enrolled for at least one academic year.
Associate
Associate membership shall be open to former lecturers and staff of University College/ University of Cape Coast living in the United States of America.
Honorary
Honorary members shall be persons who originally are not alumni of the University of Cape Coast, but who have made substantial contribution to the progress of the University and/or Association in some way and have been recommended by the Board and endorsed by the Annual General Meeting.