The Rector of Cape Coast Polytechnic, Professor
Lawrence Atepor has urged fresh students of Cape Coast Polytechnic to live a
decent life whiles taking their studies on campus.
Professor Atepor made this known during 21st matriculation ceremony of the institution
that saw 1,181 students admitted. He said that they should not be confuse with
the freedom given and tempt them to think that they are on top of the world and
thereby resort to negative practices like drug- addiction, gambling,
prostitution, drunkenness and other vices for there is nothing like absolute
freedom in the polytechnic and that, there is a price that one pays for one’s
actions and inactions.
He explained that, the polytechnic has no uniforms
so they have the freedom to choose what to wear to lectures, church service and
other functions, decide on the hairstyle to sport but it is sad to know that
many students have abused their freedom.
He further explained that, some student put on any
dress to lectures and other functions, however they should remember that what
you wear says a lot about you and that they are what they wear so they should
let their manner of dressing reflect on their lives.
He again said that, the polytechnic community is a
democratic society where responsible freedom of speech is encouraged, so
whenever they need explanation for one action or the other, they are free to
use the laid-down channels of communication at all times and also respect
others’ point of view no matter how unpleasant they may appear to be.
Professor Atepor
went on that, they should not resort to demonstrations or ‘alutas’ when
they have several peaceful means to resolve misunderstandings and that for no
matter how they will feel about an issue, they must not and should not take the
law into their hands.
He again noted that; they should avoid the temptation to
write anonymous letters because they unduly discredit the hard-won reputation
of fellow humans, apart from giving false alarm and bringing the image of the
polytechnic into disrepute.
He appealed to them to avoid unnecessary noise and
disturbances and also if a programme requires the use of loud speakers, they
should considerate the right of others and adjust the volume so as not to cause
them any discomfort.
He said again that, if the student will bear him
out, the school has a beautiful serene green environment hence it was the
desire of the polytechnic authorities to maintain or better still improve upon
the beauty of the environment and they the students are their partners.
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