The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has expressed deep concern regarding the increasing prevalence of honorary doctorate degrees and professorship titles that are conferred upon individuals by various Institutions, both within Ghana and abroad.
It said it had observed that the use of such titles are misleading to the academic community and so it was seeking clarification on the issue for the benefit of the public. "In light of this trend, the Commission has observed the use of the titles Doctor (Dr) and Professor (Prof) by recipients of such awards. "These practices are deemed misleading and serve to misinform both the academic community and the general public.
Consequently, the Commission seeks to clarify its position on this matter for the benefit of the public and those affected," it said.
GTEC also stated that honorary degrees are conferred judiciously and strategically to individuals of exceptional achievements and distinguished service, and whose contributions align with and enhance the values and mission of the conferring institution.
