Workshop on Office File Maintenance Conducted by Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE) - 2026

The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE), University of Kelaniya, successfully conducted a Workshop on Office File Maintenance on 02nd September 2026 at the Centre for Distance and Continuing Education, No. 56/6, Koongahawatta Road, Kandy Road, Kiribathgoda.

The workshop was organized with the objective of enhancing the knowledge and practical understanding of office file maintenance and proper file management procedures among Management Assistants and Allied Grade staff of the University of Kelaniya.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by Mr. S. Manivannan, Deputy Registrar, Centre for Distance and Continuing Education, who welcomed the Ven. Director, Resource Person and all participants and highlighted the importance of organizing such programmes for the professional development of university staff.

Delivering the opening remarks, Ven. Dr. D. Dhammadassi Thero, Director, Centre for Distance and Continuing Education, University of Kelaniya, explained the purpose of conducting the workshop and emphasized the importance of maintaining office files systematically and in accordance with proper administrative procedures. He further highlighted that effective file management is essential for ensuring efficient administrative functions, easy retrieval of information, accountability and the proper maintenance of official records.

The programme provided participants with an opportunity to gain knowledge on the systematic maintenance of office files, proper documentation practices, and effective management of official records, which are essential for efficient administrative functions.

Mr. Janaka Gunasekara, Deputy Registrar, The Open University of Sri Lanka, served as the Resource Person for the workshop and conducted the programme through practical and informative sessions. His sessions provided participants with valuable guidance on proper file maintenance procedures and practical aspects of managing official records.

The event was attended by staff members representing various Departments and Divisions of the University of Kelaniya. Participants actively engaged in the sessions and gained valuable knowledge relevant to their day-to-day administrative responsibilities.

Certificates of Participation were awarded to the participants upon completion of the workshop in recognition of their participation.

The workshop was successfully concluded with positive feedback from the participants, contributing to the professional development of staff and promoting more effective and systematic office file management practices within the University of Kelaniya.