Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) was founded in August 1980 by the members of the Administrative and Professional Senior Members of public universities of Ghana. Ghana Association of University Administrators is the recognized professional body of University Administrators and Professionals in Ghana. It seeks to promote the welfare and professional advancement of its members i
n order to ensure economy, efficiency and effective management of the operations of the universities. GAUA, thus constitute the administrative and professional segment of the universities. AUA members are responsible, among others, for the day-to-day administration and coordination of the activities of the universities. The membership of GAUA is made up of the following officers of the universities: General Administrators, Chartered Accountants, Lawyers, Public Affairs Specialists, Engineers, Architects, Planners, Surveyors, Land Economists, Estate Officers, Procurement Officers, Librarians, Medical Officers, Pharmacists, ICT Specialists, Human Resource Managers, Security Experts, Dentists etc. As staff Association of Senior Members (Administrative and Professional) in the public universities and or a trade union, GAUA is dedicated to:
to promote the advancement of higher education in its fullest and broadest implications;
To strive to advance the professional competence of the administrators of public universities and equivalent institutions in Ghana;
To promote regular and constant contacts among its members; and
To seek welfare and interest of members of the Association.
