The University of Professional Studies, Accra Alumni Association was established as the Institute of Professional Studies Alumni Association (IPSAA) in October 1999. The formation was necessitated by the passage of the Institute of Professional Studies Act, 1999 (Act 566) which required a representation on the governing council of the Institute by the Alumni. Subsequently, a nine-member Interim Executive Committee (IEC) Headed by Nana Baah-Abu Okai IV was mandated to represent the Alumni on the Governing Council of the then Institute. The IEC was also to steer the affairs of the association until a substantive Executive Committee was put in place through proper elections.

The motivation to make the association more formidable and vibrant was further boosted when Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II known in private life as Nana Kwaku Duah, also an Alumnus of IPS, was enstooled as the King of the Ashanti Kingdom.

The main objective of the IEO was to bring together past students and rekindle their spirit of partnering the University in its quest to develop the various facets of its structure. This quest was charted by the IEC until 2008 when Professor Joshua Alabi, an alumnus and a Faculty Member at the University was elevated to the position of a Rector. Recounting the efforts of the IEC, Professor Joshua Alabi subsequently facilitated the creation of an Alumni Desk within the University to re-organize the Association.

Within a spate of time, the Alumni Desk was able to reach out to various Alumni members. Notable among them were Mr. Francis Dadzie, Secretary General of the Advertisers Association of Ghana (AAG), Mr. Kaleem Sulemana Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and Mr. Fred Awah (Alumni Desk Officer). Meetings were organized and a constitution was drafted and an election was subsequently held on 24th of April, 2010. A seven-member National Executive officers led by Mr. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, Lecturer, were elected to steer the Affairs of the Association.

IPSAA was formally inaugurated at the Coconut Groove Hotel on 26th August, 2010. The Inauguration attracted a number of prominent past students from all walks of life, notable among them were Honourable Kan-Dapaah, Member of Parliament, Mr. Alexis Asuinura, Financial Controller of GETFund, Professor Joshua Alabi, Mr. Felix Gomashi-Financial Controller (ICC), Mr. Kwabena Osei Sempremoo-Auditor (GETFund) et al.

In order to bring most of our senior colleagues on board, an interim Alumni Council led by Hon. Kan-Dapaah was constituted to serve in an advisory capacity. Management complemented the effort of the newly elected Executive Officers, by donating an office space to the Alumni Association. Currently, over three thousand (3000) have been registered as members of UPSAA. Today, the Alumni with its motto “Supporting the Vision” is challenged to partner management in its quest to bring radical transformation to the University.

Vision

To facilitate the continued interaction of alumni and support the University’s vision.

Mission

• To bring all past students of the University of Professional Studies under one common umbrella.
• Provide opportunities for members of UPSAA to network socially and professionally with other alumni domestically and internationally.
• To establish a mutually beneficial relationship between the Alumni and the University.
• To act as an effective link between the public and the University.
• To establish a medium by which members of the Association will offer meaningful contributions and assistance towards the progress of their alma mater.
• To establish and promote academic and social interaction amongst members as well as between members, staff and students of the University by organizing symposia, lectures, seminars, and other social activities.
• To establish and maintain a central fund to support Needy-but-brilliant students.

Membership Registration

We encourage you to join the UPSA Alumni Association Toady. You reflect fondly on your time at UPSA. Your education has molded you into the person you are today. We want our alumni to maintain an active relationship with UPSA. Current students look to Alumni as models of success. Your continual involvement with UPSA allows the University to grow and thrive. Please click the link below to register. Register now!!!

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Membership

Membership is opened to all past students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra. Members could opt to either be an ordinary member, Life Member or a Honorary member.

• Ordinary Members: Shall consist of graduate and former students of the University who have been enrolled for at least one semester at the University, who have registered and paid the prescribed subscription to the Association.
• Life Members: Ordinary members who have paid a composite subscription fees equal to 25 annual subscriptions
• Honorary Members: Shall be persons who originally are not alumni of the University but who have made substantial contributions to the progress of the University in some way and have been nominated by the alumni council subject to ratification by the General Assembly.

Contacts

Office of Alumni Affairs

University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Legon

P.O. Box LG. 149, Legon

Accra- Ghana.

E-mail: alumni@ips.edu.gh, Ipsalumni65@gmail.com

Telephone: +233302500171/+233302500722/+233302500723/+233302514390

Fax: (+233 302 501 174)

National Executive Officers

Members in Good Standing

Prominent Members

Hon. Kan Dapaah

Chairman of Public Accounts

Committee (2008-2012)

Year Group 1961 - 1971

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

King of Ashante Kingdom

Year Group: 1971 - 1974

Professor Joshua Alabi

Vice Chancellor, UPSA

Mrs. Angela Peasah

President - ICAG

Year Group: 1987 - 1989

Mr. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor

President - UPSA Alumni

Year Group: 2003 - 2005