UEW-K Distance final year students protest alleged deliberate mass failure

Kumasi, Ghana – Hundreds of final year distance students at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW-K) Kumasi study centre, have expressed their grievances over alleged deliberate mass failure in their exams.

The students, in an interview with the press, stated that the university has not been fair to them, including their seniors who completed school last year but have yet to graduate.

According to the students, over 600 of their peers failed critical courses, including elective subjects, despite adequate preparation and good performance in previous exams.

They claim that the failures were not due to academic incompetence but rather a result of deliberate actions by university officials. “We’ve worked tirelessly, attending lectures, submitting assignments, and studying for exams. Yet, we’re told we’ve failed,” said one student.

Specifically, students who sat for outstanding Incompletes (ICs) and resits have been referred to retake exams, while those without ICs and resits have been incorrectly listed as having resits on their student portal. The students view this as an attempt by the centre coordinator at the University of Education, Kumasi campus, to bully and jeopardize their future.

The students cited several irregularities, including:

1. Incorrect marking and grading
2. Biased grading and favoritism
3. Lack of transparency in examination processes

The aggrieved students are calling on the University administration to address these challenges:

1. Immediate investigation into the alleged mass failure
2. Re-marking of examination scripts
3. Transparency in examination processes
4. Accountability for those responsible
5. Transfer of passed marks to the portal to enable graduation
6. Ensure all final year (2024) batch graduates peacefully.

Furthermore, the students demand that officials at the Kumasi campus perform their duties diligently without harassment or intimidation.

Additionally, the students stated that modules for students, despite full payment of fees, have not been provided. They find it unfortunate that they pay their school fees on time but do not receive essential learning materials (modules), unlike other institutions.

Source: Ghanatodayonline.com