Profile of the Registrar

Dr. Jenkins Atarisigna Asaah is a Registrar with a distinguished academic background. He holds a PhD in Management Science from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu (2019). He also earned a Master of Business Administration in General Management from Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom (2004), and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana (2000).
Dr. Asaah joined Kumasi Technical University (formerly Kumasi Polytechnic) in 2006 as an Assistant Secretary, now designated as Assistant Registrar. Before his appointment, he gained valuable experience in the NGO sector as a Programmes Officer. Through dedication and a strong commitment to service, he steadily advanced through the ranks, attaining the position of Deputy Registrar in 2015.
Prior to assuming his current role, Dr. Asaah led both the Academic Affairs and Human Resource Directorates, where he played a pivotal role in policy formulation, significantly enhancing the efficiency and growth of these units. He has served on numerous statutory and ad-hoc committees, demonstrating his deep expertise in university administration.
An accomplished administrator, Dr. Asaah possesses extensive experience in report writing, minutes preparation, and drafting analytical and advisory memos. He has also served as a resource person for various training programmes. His research interests include innovation, organizational culture, and strategic management.
He has authored several peer-reviewed publications, which can be accessed at ResearchGate and ORCID. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for academic journals and an external assessor of promotional documents for sister institutions.
  

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

The Office of the Registrar, headed by the Registrar, is responsible for all administrative activities in Kumasi Technical University. It offers secretarial services (or supervises such services) to the Governing Council, the Academic Board, and the Welfare Services Board. It also serves the Faculties, all Departments, and the General Public. It draws its existence and powers from the Technical Universities Act, 2016 (Act 922) and the University Statutes (Statute 19).

The Office of the Registrar has the following major divisions:

• General Administration Directorate
• Academic Affairs Directorate
• Human Resources Directorate
• University Public Relations Directorate
• Adako Jachie Campus Registry

Other offices under the office of the Registrar are:

• Guidance and Counselling Unit
• ICT Directorate
• Sports Unit
• Security Unit  
• Students Affairs and Alumni Relations Office
• Transport Unit
• Legal Unit
• Welfare Unit