The faith of about fifteen (15) student nurses and Midwives at Atibie Nursing and Midwifery training college in Kwahu in the Eastern region hangs in the balance as they have been directed to join first-year students to restart school or be dismissed over poor academic performance.
A letter was written to the affected students by the Principal of the college, Argartha Ekuaban with the heading “Academic Reshuffle” stated that, “I write to inform you that the Principal and the academic office of the above institution have decided that you repeat your class on account of poor academic performance. This has become necessary because your CGPA for the first and second-semester examination results fell below 1.50.
The letter further stated that “you will be required to join the first-year students for the 2021/2022 academic year. Kindly take note of this new development and comply to avoid withdrawal from the college”
The directive was issued after the students had paid their semester fees for the second year and registered.
Information gathered indicates that affected students have appealed to the principal to allow them to resist the subjects they failed but that has been rejected.
According to the Students, the COVID-19 pandemic and its concomitant effects that disrupted the academic calendar affected them financially and psychologically hence their poor academic performance.
The students admit their CGPAs are below the required threshold but appeal to be given a chance to resit.
The affected students are seriously depressed hence some are having suicidal thoughts which need urgent counseling to overcome.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Obed Ansah
