A four-storey multipurpose building has been handed over to the Institutional Affiliation Office (UCC) at a brief ceremony.
The facility will also house the School for Educational Development and Outreach (SEDO) of the College of Education Studies.
The building, which was constructed by Antartic Construction Works, has modern facilities including conference rooms equipped for high-level meetings, training rooms designed to foster learning and development and offices that serve as the operational areas for staff and other functions.
The office complex, which is located at Akotokyir, also boasts of a computer laboratory, moderation room, 500-seat auditorium, reprographic studio, and drivers' lounge.
The rest are CCTV monitoring room, Kids holding room, kitchenette, and filing rooms.
The Project Manager of the company, Mr. Kwame Asumadu-Yeboa, urged users of the facility to take good care of it.
Head of Institutional Affiliation Office, Dr. Justice K. G.A. Boateng, ushering guests in to tour the facility after the handover
For his part, the Head of Institutional Affiliation Office, Dr. Justice K. G.A. Boateng noted that the building will serve several purposes to meet the needs of institutions affiliated to UCC.
He said it will be used to run the online component of outreach programmes in partnership with corporate organisations, government agencies, and institutions.
Dr. Boateng expressed appreciation to the Management of the University for approving the construction of the edifice.
"We used to operate from a limited space within the New Examination Centre, which was not too conducive for the kind of services we render to our affiliate institutions and other stakeholders," he noted.
He thanked the Constructor for the good work done and the Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Management (DPDEM) for effectively supervising the construction.
Members of the university community who witnessed the handover ceremony
The Acting Provost of the College of Education Studies, Prof. D.D Agyei, said the new structure marked a significant milestone in the University's journey towards efficiency and excellence.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC