ACCREDITATION

¨     Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA)

Valley View University is accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association and International Board of Education (IBE) of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.  AAA is a body established by the seventh day Adventist church to provide coordination, supervision, and quality control to its education system.  VVU is therefore a member of a network of 109 colleges and universities operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church world-wide.

¨     Ghana Tertiary Education Council (GTEC) Formerly called National Accreditation Board (NAB)

The University is accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Council (GTEC) Formerly called National Accreditation Board (Ghana) for all programs.

¨     Nurses and Midwifery Council, Ghana (NMC)

The University is accredited by the National Accreditation Board (Ghana) for all programs.

MEMBERSHIP OF ORGANISATIONS

¨     West African Association of Theological Institutions (WAATI)

The University is a member of West Africa Association of Theological Institutions (WAATI)

¨     International Board of Ministerial and Theological Education (BMTE)

¨     Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES)

¨     Ghana Association of Private Tertiary Institutions (GAPTI)

Valley View University is a member of GAPTI which is the umbrella body for all accredited tertiary institutions in Ghana.

¨     Conference of Heads of Private Universities, Ghana (CHPUG)

¨     Association of African Universities (AAU)

¨     Association Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

LINKAGES

Valley View University has linkages with the following institutions:

¨     Adventist University of Africa, Kenya.

¨     Andrews University, USA.

¨     State University of New York at Geneseo, USA.

¨     Otterbein University, USA

PRESIDENTIAL CHARTER

Valley View University was granted a Presidential charter by his Excellency, Mr. J. A. Kufuor, president of the republic of Ghana in January 2006.  This makes Valley View University the first Chartered Private University in Ghana.

A “Chartered” institution implies one that has been granted certain rights and privileges by the President of the Republic of Ghana or the Legislature of a country to operate as an autonomous degree granting institution.  The status is granted after a careful scrutiny of the institution’s statutes, examination procedures, quality assurance standards, etc.

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, welcome to the Student Life and Services division of the Valley View University.

OUR MISSION

The Student Life and Services office play a crucial role in promoting students' overall well-being and in developing character and critical thinking, in line with the Seventh-day Adventist philosophy of education, which prepares students to cultivate a passion for serving God and humanity with excellence and integrity. The Student Life and Services office uphold this mission by emphasizing three distinctive marks. 

DISTINCTIVE MARKS

Faith-based Values 

In line with Adventist philosophy of education, Student Life and Services uses program such as the Interdisciplinary Forum and living and service-learning program to complement students’ classroom experience and enable them to acquire skills and values that put them ahead of their colleagues in the workplace and make them valuable members of various homes and communities. 

Holistic Lifestyle Values

Run programs and activities that develop the physical, mental, and social well-being of students. Promote dressing that reflects the basic biblical principles of modesty, chastity, simplicity, propriety, neatness, and comeliness.

• Dining Services: The unit serves a variety of wholesome, nutritious meals, including local Ghanaian dishes and fruits and vegetables. If you have special dietary needs, con¬tact the Director of Food Services through the Dean of Student Life.

• Health Services: The Valley View University Hospital, located on campus, offers 24-hour walking services, including emergency care.

• Safety and Security Services: The unit provides 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays, security services to ensure the safety of the campus community. Students are also encouraged to ensure that all their activities are carried out in the safest possible manner. They are advised to report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or activities. 

• Counselling Services: The Centre provides psychosocial support, including academic, career, and personal to members of the university community to enhance their well-being. The Centre is made up of professional counsellors who are conscious of the ethical requirement of confidentiality and informed consent. 

• Career Services: This unit provides a personalized and innovative way to empower a student’s academic success and transformation. It equips all Valley View University Students with high and in-demand soft skills in the job market. Through seminars, students are exposed to soft skills such as good communication, collaboration, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and time management.  These prepare them for lifelong career development and for making a difference in the Corporate Industry. 

• Sports and Recreation: The unit provides a platform to promote students’ physical fitness. The unit prides itself on a serene and conducive environment for all physical activities on campus, providing sports facilities such as a football field, basketball court, volleyball court and a spacious gymnasium. Students can participate in all sporting activities to ensure a healthy lifestyle during their stay on campus.

• SRC: Provides students with the opportunity to develop organizational and leadership skills. An avenue for students to express their opinions and to impact the community through supported social and recreational activities, clubs, and organizational activities. 

Residential Services 

Housing: Valley View University is a residential campus. It is mandatory for students under 25 years to live in one of the campus residential halls. Each hall of residence is staffed with a Hall Dean, a Hall Dean assistant, and Residence Assistants who advocate for residence hall students as they navigate their university experiences. Campus residence provides an extraordinary opportunity to broaden their understanding and appreciation of others, as well as to develop tolerance for people from all walks of life. 

- Dr. Martha Duah | Dean of Student Life & Services

The Adventist philosophy of education, which seeks to redeem and restore in man the lost image of God, is the force that drives the Financial Administration of the University. The sustainability of this philosophy depends on the sustainability of Adventist institutions, which largely subsit in financial sustainability based on effective financial management. 

The Financial Administration function is envisioned to become one of the trusted University pillars, driving growth and financial innovation while maintaining the highest ethical standards, as well as providing strategic insights and creating value across the University. The department intends to carry out its function through data-driven financial leadership, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and collaboration.

Financial Administration functions focus on four thematic areas:

Financial Objectives

i. Data-driven financial leadership.

ii. Diversify revenue streams to increase year-end surpluses and fund balances.

iii. Maintain positive cash flows (liquidity) to meet University’s commitments.

iv. Build reserve funds to cover lean revenue generation periods. 

v. Foster a culture of continuous improvement through CPDs with open communication.

Stakeholder Focus

i. Identification and prioritization of needs, expectations, and concerns of various stakeholder groups such as employees, customers, suppliers, the church, and the community, 

ii. Active listening and acknowledgment of feedback to gain insights and buy-ins for ideas.

iii. Ensure effective stakeholder monitoring and tracking interactions to gain insights and monitor sentiment over time. 

Strategic Alignment

i. Link the University’s internal and external elements to ensure they support the achievement of long-term goals and mission. 

ii. Provide clear direction, for effective resource allocation and foster a sense of shared purpose. 

iii. Integrate financial administration’s components, such as strategy, culture, and operations, to support the University’s overarching goals. 

Core Values

Financial Administration is guided by four (4) fundamental beliefs that drive decision-making process. 

i. Integrity - Uphold the highest ethical standards in transactions and decision-making processes of all revenue and cost centers as operated by the University. 

ii. Accountability - Data-driven financial leadership to ensure that the Financial Administration bases its transactions on sufficient and appropriate supporting documentations, taking ownership of financial responsibilities and delivering on commitment. 

iii. Collaboration - Foster team work and open communication across the University.

iv. Innovation - Continuously seek opportunities to improve financial processes and ensure growth by applying innovative technological trends such as Power BI and other machine learning tools to enhance the production of financial information. 

v. Transparency - Equipped the Financial Administration to ensure that financial information is clear, accurate, and readily available to stakeholders for decision-making. 

- Dr. Francis Osei-Kuffour | Chief Finance Officer