The Department of Marine Electrical & Engineering of the RM organised a ‘Get-Acquainted Programme’ on Wednesday, March 4th , 2026, as part of efforts to foster a cordial relationship between lecturers and students and promote impactful teaching and learning.
A cross section of students at the event
The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr Isaac Owusu-Nyarko, underscored the importance of such engagements, noting that they help students become familiar with their lecturers beyond the classroom setting.
He explained that these interactions also boost students’ confidence, assuring them of their lecturers’ readiness and commitment to supporting their academic success.
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr Isaac Owusu-Nyarko
The initiative was spearheaded by the Head of the Marine Electrical & Engineering Department, Mr Ebenezer Teigaga, who emphasized the need to intentionally create opportunities for meaningful interaction between staff and students.
Head of the Marine Electrical & Engineering Department, Mr Ebenezer Teigaga
He observed that engagements between lecturers and students are often official, brief, and transactional, which limits the development of genuine connections.
“We decided to pause and intentionally create this moment, a moment where staff and students can sit in the same room, not because of a problem, an exam, or a deadline, but simply to know one another,” he stated.
Mr Morrison Vehe a Lecturer at the Department, moderating the session
He added that when people truly know each other, communication improves, mutual respect develops naturally, misunderstandings are reduced and support becomes more accessible.
Some lecturers at the event
According to him, such initiatives help the department feel less like a formal institution and more like a family, where students recognise the faces behind the offices and staff see the individuals behind the index numbers. This, he noted, fosters approachability and accessibility on both sides.
Mr Teigaga also shared his vision for transforming the department and highlighted ongoing efforts aimed at improving the academic and social experience of students.
Mr Kwame-Boateng Entsuah also addressed the gathering, sharing his experiences with the students and commending the department for the thoughtful initiative.
Mr Kwame-Boateng Entsuah
Students took turns to share their first-time experiences, aspirations and future goals, while also seeking clarification on various academic matters.