As UPSA prepares to welcome a new cohort of first-year students, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, has led a team of management members to inspect key campus facilities ahead of the new semester.
The inspection, which took place on Friday, January 17, focused on ensuring that essential resources and infrastructure are ready to accommodate the arrival of new students who are set to report for lectures in February.
Accompanied by the Registrar, Mrs. Lorraine Gyan, and Pro Vice-Chancellors Prof. Samuel Antwi and Prof. Emmanuel Selase Asamoah, the team assessed the readiness of major facilities, including the Joshua Alabi Library and the Lecture Block Complex (LBC).
These spaces are integral to the academic experience of new students and were closely examined to ensure they can meet the demands of the thousands of students expected to report for the 2024/25 academic year.
The inspection also extended to reviewing underutilised office spaces within the Joshua Alabi Library, with the aim of allocating these areas to senior faculty members for better administrative efficiency and research purposes.
Prof. Mawutor emphasised the importance of enhancing student access to learning resources, particularly through the library.
“It is important we bridge the gap between students and our library and find creative ways of bringing learning resources closer to them,” Prof. Mawutor said.
“This student-centred initiative would help fresh students familiarise themselves with library services and improve their overall academic experience.”
The campus tour is part of UPSA management’s broader efforts to ensure that all facilities meet the needs of both students and faculty for the new academic year.
As part of these preparations, attention is also being given to upgrading IT infrastructure, improving classroom technology, and enhancing campus security, ensuring a smooth transition into university life for new students.
“These efforts are essential as we strive to create a conducive learning environment that supports the academic and personal development of all our students,” Prof. Mawutor said.
