ANNUAL REPORT (Administration & Accounts)
2010
UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA
CONTENTS
1. Vision Statement………………………………………………………………………… 1
2. Mission Statement………………………………………………………………………… 1
3. Vice-Chancellor’s Review a. Brief Introduction………………………………………...……………………… 2
b. Achievements …………………………………………………………………… 5
c. Failures and Justification…………………………………………………………...13
d. Future Plans……………………………………………………………………….. 13
e. The Council and the Senate……………………………………………………….. 14
4. Details of Resources and Students…………………………………………………………… 15
5. Details of Local Students………………………………………………………………16
6. Details of Foreign Students…………………………………………………………….17
7. Details of Academic Staff……………………………………………………………………. 17
8. Details of Non-academic Staff……………………………………………………………….. 20
9. Details of Research, Innovation and Publications……………………………………... 21
10. Details of Programmes, Seminars &Workshops……………………………………………...21
11. Details of Awards Received ……………………………………………………………...... 21
12. Details of New Courses Commenced…………………………………………………………. 22
13. Details of Recurrent Expenditure……………………………………………………………… 22
14. Details of Capital Expenditure………………………………………………………………….22
15.Details of Projects (Local/Foreign Funded)……………………………………………………. 23
16. Details of Projects Expenditure (Local/Foreign Funded)……………………………………… 25
17. Details of Financial Progress (Expenditure)…………………………………………………… 27
18. Details of Financial Progress (General Income)………………………………………………. 27
19. Financial Performance Analysis 2010…………………………………………………………. 27
20. Details of Infrastructure Facilities Received in 2010………………………………………….. 28
21. Appendices 29 Appendix A - Faculty Reports & PG Institutes
A1 Faculty of Agriculture ...... 29 A2 Faculty of Allied Health Sciences ...... 32 A3 Faculty of Arts ...... 37 A4 Faculty of Dental Sciences ...... 40 A5 Faculty of Engineering ...... 44 A6 Faculty of Medicine…………………………………………………. …...51 A7 Faculty of Science………………………………………………...……... 54 A8 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science…………….………58 A9 PG Institutes A91 Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture…………………..………….. 62 A91 Post Graduate Institute of Science…………………..……………… 65
Appendix B – Main Centres of the University
B1 Agribusiness Centre ...... 67 B2 Agricultural Biotechnology Centre ...... 69 B3 Center for Distance and Continuing Education ...... 73 B4 Engineering Design Centre ...... 75 B5 Centre for the Study of Human Rights ...... 80 B6 Center for Environmental Studies……………………………………...... 82
Appendix C – Learning Support Services
C1 UP Library Network ...... 84 C2 Information Technology Centre ...... 86 C3 English Language Teaching Unit ...... 89 C4 Career Guidance and Counseling Unit………………………………….. 91
Appendix D – Auxiliary Services
D1 Staff Development Centre ...... 93 D2 World Bank - IRQUE Project (Local Technical Secretariat)…………….96 D3 Health Centre and Health Services ...... 98 D4 Department of Physical Education ...... 101 D5 Student Services ...... 106 D6 Security & Marshal Services ...... 110 D7 Landscape Division ...... 115 D8 Maintenance Division…………………………………………………...117
Appendix E - Finance Report
E1 Financial Report- 2010 ………………………………………………..120 E2 Audit Committee Report for the year 2010……………………………..123
Appendix F- The Council and the Senate
F1 The Council………………………………………………………..……125 F2 The Senate and It’s Membership……………………………………..…126
Appendix G – Audit Reports
G1 Report of the Auditor General – 2010…………………………………..131 G2 The steps proposed to be taken with regard to the matters pointed out in the Audit Report on the Account of the University of Peradeniya for the Year 2010…………………………………………..152
University of Peradeniya
1. Vision Statement
To be a centre of excellence in higher education with national and international standing
2. Mission Statement
To contribute to the development of a knowledge based society with social sensitivity, ethical rectitude and economic prosperity through education, research, dissemination of knowledge and active participation in national policy formulation and development in an efficiently managed, intellectually stimulating and harmonious university environment
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3. Vice-Chancellor’s Review
(a) Brief Introduction
University of Peradeniya (UoP), heir to the University of Ceylon established in 1942, is the largest University in Sri Lanka in terms of extent, student intake, staff strength, facilities, and resources. Spread across 770 hectares of land and set in a breathtakingly beautiful location, the University of Peradeniya offers an experience unparalleled among Universities in Sri Lanka - be it education, residential life, sports or culture. Seventeen halls of residence that provide residential facilities to over 60% of the internal undergraduate student population, a Health Centre, places of worship along with activities ranging from sports to culture with a large number of societies catering to the interests of the different cross sections of the University makes the University of Peradeniya the most attractive University in the country among students as well as aspirants to the staff of the University. The University community participates in a wide range of activities in the areas of welfare, culture and religion. These activities comprise an important component of University life. While many of these activities are organized by Student Associations, there are also others that have wider participation and are arranged by the academic staff and other members of the University community. The University provides a peaceful physical environment for both students and staff to engage in productive academic and research activities.
In terms of trained academic staff, diversity of the courses offered, infrastructure facilities including laboratories, research and development outputs and undergraduate and postgraduate student output, the University of Peradeniya is the most comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate University within the Sri Lankan higher education system. University of Peradeniya has eight Faculties:
1. Faculty of Agriculture 2. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences 3. Faculty of Arts 4. Faculty of Dental Sciences 5. Faculty of Engineering 6. Faculty of Medicine 7. Faculty of Science 8. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
The University also has two postgraduate institutes, viz.
1. Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), and 2. Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS)
As shown in Table 3a1, UoP has academic staff strength of approximately 720(including about 62 temporary cadres) spread across 73 Academic Departments, and at any one time, catering to over 10,000 undergraduates through the internal undergraduate programmes. There are 1619 registered students following postgraduate degree programmes including those enrolled at the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA) and the Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS).
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Table 3a1: Faculties, Departments, Academic Staff and Students at UoP as of 2010
Faculty Number of Academic Staff UG PG Departments students Students Agriculture / PGIA 08 88 875 478 Allied Health Sciences 05 18 711 - Arts 17 188 3616 740 Dental Sciences 07 55 388 - Engineering 08 90 1585 77 Medicine 15 85 1018 01 Science / PGIS 08 97 1696 321 Vet. Med. and Animal Sci. 05 37 362 2 Total 73 658 10251 1619
The strength of the total staff is approximately 2600, serving in Academic, Administrative and Service Divisions. UoP offers 47 undergraduate degree programmes covering disciplines ranging from the liberal arts, law and humanities to physical and biological sciences, engineering and computer science, agriculture, dentistry, medicine, allied health sciences and veterinary medicine & animal science. The University of Peradeniya is the only University in the country that has a Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, a Faculty of Dental Sciences, a Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, and a Department of Geology.
The University of Peradeniya was designed as a residential University to provide residential facilities to the majority of internal students, academic and non academic staff. Although we have not quite yet achieved this goal as of now, the University of Peradeniya at present provides accommodation to over 60% of its undergraduate student population.
In addition to catering to internal students, the UoP offers degree programmes through distance education programs. The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE) of the University has enrolled about 25000 candidates for undergraduate degrees and about 500 for continuing education courses. In addition to the CDCE, UoP has established 5 other Centres viz. Agribusiness Centre, Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, Engineering Design Centre, the Centre for the study of Human Rights and the Centre for Environmental Studies. The academic programmes of the UoP are supported by four important learning support services viz. The UoP Library Network, the Information Technology Centre (IT Centre), the Career Guidance and Counseling Unit, and the English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU). Several other Centres and Units are also established to perform specific training and service functions. They are:
1. Centre for Environmental Studies 2. Information Technology Centre 3. Medical Education Unit 4. Science Education Unit 5. Staff Development Centre 6. Veterinary Medical Education Unit 7. Health Disaster Management and Training Centre 8. Agriculture Education Unit 9. Clean Development Study Centre 10. Engineering Education Unit
The Centres and Units of the UoP perform specific training and service functions and they design and offer diploma and certificate level courses and varying technical and professional services primarily on a fee-levying basis.
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The Central Administration of UoP consists of 8 Administrative Divisions, namely: 1. Academic and Council Division 2. Academic Establishment Division 3. Non-academic Establishment Division 4. General Services Division 5. Capital Works Division 6. Student Services and Registration Division 7. Legal and Documentation Division 8. Corporate Management Division
The administration of the University is strengthened by the following University auxiliary services: 1. Staff Development Centre 2. World Bank - IRQUE Project(Local Technical Secretariat) 3. Health Centre and Health Services 4. Department of Physical Education 5. Student Services 6. Security & Marshal Services 7. Landscape Division 8. Maintenance Division
The Organization Chart of the University and the Central Administration are given below:
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(b) Achievements
(i) ACADEMIC
General Descriptions and achievements of Faculties and PG Institutes are presented in detail in Appendix A. At UoP, the backlog created due to a number of disturbances in the late 1980’s and mid 2000’s have now been fully cleared. This enabled the University to enroll all of its students within a space of one week in 2010.
Some of the special achievements by the students and staff of UoP in 2010 are given below.
• Students
Mr. D.D.R.T. Karunasena, Faculty of Arts, won a bronze medal at the 4th world traditional Wushu Championship 2010 held in China. Mr. D.D.R.T. Karunasena is the only University student who represented the Sri Lanka team at the World Championship.
Mr. Chamila Ranasinghe received the IMechE, London, Frederic Barnes Waldren prize for the best Mechanical Engineering undergraduate for the year 2010.
Mr. Asela Uyanwaththa received the IMechE London Project Prize for the year 2010 for his project titled “Performance testing of a ‘pendular’ type wave energy conversion device.”
• Academic Staff
Seventy Seven members of the Academic staff (11 in Agriculture, 17 in Dental Sciences, 8 in Engineering, 13 in Medicine, 25 in Science and 3 in Veterinary Medical and Animal Science) received Presidential Awards for Research published in International Scientific Journals cited in the Science Citation Index.
CVCD Excellence Award, Most Outstanding Researcher, Physical Sciences - Prof. M.A. K. L. Dissanayake, Faculty of Science – Awarded on 14th December 2010, at the BMICH, Colombo.
CVCD Excellence Award, Most Outstanding Researcher, Health Sciences - Prof. S. A. M. Kularatne, Faculty of Medicine – Awarded on 14th December 2010, at the BMICH, Colombo.
State Literary Awards 2010, Best Drama Translation to Sinhala (hqrSmsvsiaf.a we,alsiagSia) - Dr. Chandima Wickremasinghe, Faculty of Arts
Best oral presentation at the Asia Pacific Dental Congress - Dr. Ms. H.N.S.Soysa – Faculty of Dental Sciences
First place in the Poster Competition of the Asia Pacific Dental Congress - Dr. H.R.D. Peiris – Faculty of Dental Sciences
Best Poster Award at the 32nd Asia Pacific Dental Congress.- Professor Ms. C. D. Nanayakkara, Dr. Ms. T.N. Hewapathirana, Dr. H.R.D. Peiris and Dr. A.K.S.Arambawatta
First place in the oral presentation competition – Unilever Hatton Awards – Senior Basic Research category at the IADR 2010 - Dr. Ms. H.N.S.Soysa, Faculty of Dental Sciences
Best Author, Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, USA – Dr. P. A. B. D. Alexander, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
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• Technical Staff
Three technical officers of the Faculty of Agriculture received Presidential Awards for research published in International Scientific Journals cited in the Science Citation Index.
(ii) MAIN CENTRES
A General Description and Achievements of the Main Centres are presented in detail in Appendix B.
(iii) IT AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS, LIBRARY SERVICES, CAREER GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
The University of Peradeniya offers an extensive range of courses addressing diverse English language skills and ICT services at different levels of competence via courses offered by the English Language Teaching Unit and Information Technology Centre. An orientation programme and course modules in English Language and IT are conducted for the first year students of all the Faculties. A pass in the English Language proficiency test is a requirement for all undergraduate students to obtain their relevant Degrees. Some of the relevant details on services by the ELTU and IT Centre and other Learning Support Services including the Library Service and Career Guidance and Counseling Services are presented under Appendix C.
(iv) CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
The organizational structure, functions and duties of the General Administration have been reviewed and reforms were completed. The administration has also made arrangements to re- structure the hierarchy giving due concern to the responsibilities of the various administrative positions with a view to facilitate the smooth transference and entrusting of duties. In the year 2010, the University conducted many workshops for the members of the academic and non- academic staff who are involved in the general management, and as a consequence, areas where improvements can be made in respect of skills and knowledge needed to perform duties efficiently and effectively have been identified. The regular training of staff in General Administration has been a long-felt need. With the implementation of reforms and administrative and financial management guidelines, the administration has taken initiatives to start suitable training programmes for continued professional development of all categories of staff attached to the General Administration. The following is a list of training programmes conducted during 2010:
Training Programmes Conducted by the Corporate Management Division
No. of Date Name of the Training Programme Participants
16th Mar 2010 to Certificate course in English for Non-academic Staff 175 17th Aug 2010
Two-Day Outbound Training on Group Dynamics & 27th& 28th Apr 2010 Personality Development conducted by the Training 80
Research Education & Extension Centre.
18th& 19th Jun 2010 - do - 65
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02nd& 03rd Jul 2010 - do - 73
03rd& 04th Sep2010 - do - 71
Two-day Induction Programme for newly recruited Asst. 21st& 22nd Oct 2010 Registrars/Bursars & Clerical Staff & Officers in other 65 Departments.
26th Nov & 14th Dec Two-day Training Programme for 53 2010 Stenographers/Typists/Telephone Operators
02nd May 2011 Workshop on Office Management 161
Two-day Outbound Training on Group Dynamics & 08th & 09th April Personality Development conducted by the Training 60 2011 Research Education & Extension Centre.
26th Sep 2011 Workshop on replying Audit Queries 103
(v) AUXILLIARY SERVICES
Descriptions and achievements of Auxiliary Services are included in Appendix D.
(vi) FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
The total income in 2010 was Rs. 2,287 million, of which 98% was received as Government funding and the balance reflects the internally generated net income. The total expenditure in 2010 was 2,456 million Rupees. The distribution of the total expenditure in 2010 between Capital and Recurrent was 9% and 91% respectively. The Capital expenditure was financed totally by the Government.
Government Grants 2010 Capital 9%
Recurrent 91%
Figure 3b1- Revenue - 2010
The Bursar’s report on the financial management is given in Appendix E1.
The Audit Committee (AC) was established as prescribed by the General Treasury to improve
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the efficiency of financial management and control. Internal and government audit reports are reviewed by the AC in order to recommend suitable corrective and remedial measures. The Audit Committee Report for the year 2010 is presented in AppendixE2.
(vii) OVERALL PERFORMANCE
In 2010 the University continued to deliver its academic activities including research through its eight Faculties, Postgraduate Institutes, and Centres and Units. In 2010, the University of Peradeniya worked towards its goals with the assistance of 2598 permanent staff members comprising of 26% academic, 2% academic support, 2 % administrative and 70% non-academic staff.
Administrati
ve Academic Academic 2% 26% Support 2%
Non Academic 70%
Figure 3b2 - Staff Strength - 2010
In 2010, the distribution of the academic staff among senior professors/professors, associate professors, senior lecturers and lecturers were 14 %, 3%, 53% and 30% respectively.
Snr.
Lecturer, 30 Prof./Prof., Assoc. % 14% Prof., 3%
Senior Lecturer, 53 %
Figure3b3 - Academic Staff Strength
(viii) STUDENT INTAKE, ENROLMENT AND GRADUATE OUTPUT
• Undergraduate Intake and Output – 2010
During the year 2010, the total undergraduate intake was 2528. The relative share of student intake was 10%, 6%, 36%, 3%, 16% ,8%,18% and 3% percent among the Faculties of Agriculture, AHS, Arts, Dental Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Science and Vet. Medicine and Animal Science respectively.
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1000 900 800 700 Admitted 600 500 Output 400 300 200 100 0
Figure 3b4 - Undergraduate Intake and Output - 2010
• Undergrraduate Ennrolment – 2010
In 2010 total undergraduate enrolment was 10251. The proportion of women in undergraduate study programmes was 55%.
Vet. Agriculture Medicine Male Science 9% 3% 45% Female 17% AHS 55% 7% Medicine 10%
Arts 35%
Engineering Dental 15% 4%
Figure 3b5- Undergraduate Enrolmennt-2010
• Graduate Output
The General Convocation 2009 of the University of Peradeniya was held on 01st March 2010 at the Gymnasium of the University. This prestigious event in the University Calendar was organized by the Convocation Committee chaired by Prof. P Abeynayake, the Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science. The University conferred 2431 degrees on gradands from seven Faculties and two Postgraduates Institutes. The following tables demonstrate the output from UG and PG programmes respectively.
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Table 3b1: Undergraduate Programme Output, 2010
Degree No. of Students
Degree of Bachelor of the Science of Agriculture 194 Degree of Bachelor of Arts 635 Degree of Bachelor of Commerce 30
Degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery 45 Degree of Bachelor of the Science of Engineering 364 Degree of Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery 198
Degree of Bachelor of Science 423 Degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Science 93 Total 1982
Table 3b2: Postgraduate Programme Output, 2010
Degree No. of Students
Degree of Master of Arts 02
Degree of Master of Science 355
Degree of Master of Philosophy 40
Degree of Master of Business Administration 23
Degree of Master of Education 12
Degree of Master of Veterinary Science 1
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy 16
Total 449
(ix) RESEARCH AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
The University continued to maintain its dominance in research by enhancing its output in several areas such asAgriculture, Engineering, Health Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, and the Social Sciences and the Humanities.
• Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE) - 2010
The Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE) - 2010 was held on 16th December 2010 at the Faculty of Arts. This annual event provides an opportunity to the University academics to present their outstanding research findings of the year to a gathering of intellectuals. This year, 268 research papers and30 posters in various fields of study categorized under the following six thematic topics were presented:food and nutrition, natural sciences, engineering, health sciences, biological and physical sciences, and the social sciences and the humanities.
The Ambassador of France for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Her Excellency Mrs. Christine Robichon and the Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, Dr. Premadasa Udagama, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour respectively. The program for the opening ceremony included an invited presentation on "Custom made orthopedic prosthetic implants" by Dr. S. J. Suraweera, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya.
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• International Conferences and MOU's and agreements with Foreign Universities / Institutes
Tables 3b3 and 3b4 show details of international Conferences and MOU’s / agreements signed in 2010
Table 3b3. International Conferences / Workshops hosted by UoP in 2010
No. Event Faculty/ PGI Held in Vet Medicine Training Course on “Basic Health Care & Management in 1 & Animal Jan-2010 Asian Elephants” Science 2 Discussion meeting on Solar Photo voltaics P G I S Apr-2010 3 International Symposium on Natural Products Science Jun-2010 Vet Medicine Commonwealth Scholarship Partnership Project— 4 & Animal Jul-2010 Teaching (Revision) Science 10th PeMSAA congress “Health for all with Spiritual Oct-2010 5 Medicine Development”. Workshop on Practical Community Countermeasures for P G I S 6 Tsunami and Earthquake Disaster Risk Mitigation Oct-2010 Indian Ocean Comparative Education Society (IOCES)
7 Conference Nov-2010 2nd IEEE International Conference on Sustainable 8 Engineering Dec-2010 Energy Technologies in 2010 International Conference on “Sustainable Built Engineering Dec-2010 9 Environments (ICSBE 2010) ”.
Table 3b4. International Agreements / MOU’s signed in 2010
N Institute Faculty / UoP Signed in 1 Ministry of Higher Education, NODES University of Peradeniya Apr-2010 2 Nestle Lanka PLC University of Peradeniya May-2010 3 National Environment Agency, Singapore University of Peradeniya Jun-2010 4 John D. and Catherine T, MacArthur Arts Jul - 2010 5 A Partnership Agreement - Eramus Arts Sep - 2010 6 North South University , Dhaka, University of Peradeniya Nov-2010 7 Istitut.Bldh Coop. Enterrnazionale & Overseas Agriculture Nov-2010 8 Niigata University , Japan Dental Sciences Dec-2010 9 Fukuoka Women’s University, Japan Arts Dec-2010 10 Nature’s Beauty Creation Ltd.. (NBC) Centre for Env.Studies Dec-2010 11 Sri Lankawe Soora Goviya Agriculture Dec-2010
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• Honorary Visiting Appointments
Honorary visiting appointments were awarded to the following distinguished academics:
i. Prof. Balaji Sehurmasamyraja - Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture ii. Prof. Mike Sedgwick - Faculty of Medicine iii. Prof. Derrick Pounder - Faculty of Medicine iv. Prof. Thilak Abeysinghe - Faculty of Arts
(x) STUDENT, STAFF WELFARE AND SERVICES
The university continued to provide student and staff welfare and service facilities through the Student Services and General Services Branches and the service units including the Health Centre, the Physical Education Division, the Maintenance Division, the Security Division, the Marshal Unit, and the University Proctoral System.
The University offers residential facilities to over 60% of the student and staff population and provides high quality sport, health and welfare facilities for its students and staff.
(xi) ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
The University of Peradeniya has always moved with the changing trends of higher education in the national and the global contexts. In response to emerging trends and needs, new initiatives in academic training programmes and processes and other reforms in academic planning and development have been pursued.
(xii) PREPARATION OF 10-YEAR DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2007- 2016) AND UNIVERSITY CORPORATE PLAN (2008 - 2010)
The University of Peradeniya has prepared its 10-year development plan (2007-2016) and 03- year Corporate Plan (2008-2010), and it is confident that within the next few years the University of Peradeniya will emerge as a centre of excellence in Higher Education with national and International standing.
The University Corporate Planning Committee (APEX Committee) was formed, and the University Council determined the process and the time schedule for preparing a 10-Year Plan. Accordingly, the University 10-Year Development Plan (2007-2016) and the University Corporate Plan(2008-2010) have been completed in three stages. Several progress review workshops were held to examine the achievements and drawbacks and to review details of these plans.
(c) Failures and Justification
Failure to achieve objectives set up by the university for the year 2010 was due to following major drawbacks :
1. Not receiving approval to fill existing cadre positions 2. Issues related to outsourcing 3. Difficulties in getting the allocated funds released on time 4. Slight delays in academic programmes due to student related issues
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(d) Future Plans
In order to achieve the vision of the University of Peradeniya, i.e., to be a centre of excellence in higher education with national and international standing, the University has identified the following goals:
• To be a comprehensive university with quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• To be a centre of excellence in research and development.
• To become a higher educational institute with higher administrative and financial efficiency leading to "good governance".
• To be the most sought after university providing the public with the widest access to tertiary education opportunities offered through open and distance modes of training and knowledge and skills-based services.
• To be a center of excellence in higher education providing an aesthetic environment conducive to academic pursuits and the psychological well-being of its work force.
The Future Plan is based on ways and means of realizing the above. The main activities proposed under each goal are given below.
In order to achieve these goals, the following steps have been proposed and were followed during the course of the year 2010:
(i) A Comprehensive University with Quality Undergraduate and Postgraduate Training Programmes
• Collective effort of all faculties to improve the standards and to receive the best students • Quality Assurance and Accreditation • Achievement of International Status and Recognition by working together with the Ministry of Higher Education in its efforts towards the same. • Improved Facilities and Equipment • Continued dialogue with all staff and student representatives • Improved Common Academic Calendar to synchronize with the West • Skills Development of undergraduate and postgraduate students • Entrepreneurship and Career Guidance
(ii) A Centre of Excellence in Research and Development
• Improvement of Research Culture • Attraction of Research Funds • Establishment of Research Laboratories and Centers
(iii) A Higher Education Centre with High Administrative and Financial Efficiency Leading to Good Governance
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• Staff Development • Reward Scheme • Financial Management including Medium Term Budgeting and Multi-Year Planning Horizon • Accountability for both Consolidated and Generated Funds
(iv) The Most Sought after University with Widest Access to Tertiary Education Opportunities Offered through Open and Distance Modes of training and Knowledge &Skills-based Services.
• Concept of “the University for All” with the introduction of more CPD, Community Development and Postgraduate programmes and student exchanges with foreign countries
(v) A Centre of Excellence in Higher Education with an aesthetic environment conducive to academic pursuits with a physically able and mentally satisfied workforce.
• Motivated Academics • Nationally Relevant Academics
In addition to the above, the Future Plan includes a systematic programme launched with the aim of improving the image of the University, nationally and intentionally.
(e) The Council and the Senate
Details of the Council and the Senate are presented in Appendix F.
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04. Details of Resources and Students:
Total No. of Total Total No. of Non- Faculty Course No. of Academic academic Students Staff Staff Agricultural Technology & 704 Management Faculty of Food Science & Technology 78 Agriculture 88 90 93 Animal Science
Medical Laboratory Science 127 Nursing 219
Pharmacy 94 Faculty of AHS Physiotherapy 149 18 24 122 Radiography
Arts 2957
Business Administration 475 Faculty of Arts Commerce 84 188 73 Law 100
Faculty of Dental Dental Sciences 388 55 111 Sciences
Faculty of 1585 90 138 Engineering Engineering
Faculty of 1018 85 178 Medicine Medicine
Bio Science 521 Physical Science 814 97 105 Faculty of Computation & Management 201 Science Statistics & Operational 160 Research
Faculty of Vet. 362 37 54 Medicine Vet. Medicine
Total 10251 658 773
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05. Details of Local Students:
Intake 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th No. Faculty Course Medium 2010 Year Year Year Year Year Graduated
Agricultural Technology & 177 177 163 193 171 - 177 Faculty of Management
Agriculture Food Science 18 18 18 21 21 - 17 & Technology Animal Science 51 51 42 - - - - English Medical Laboratory 25 25 14 23 20 45 - Science Nursing 52 49 45 44 43 38 - Faculty of AHS Pharmacy 25 21 17 21 14 21 Physiotherapy 30 25 31 31 30 32 - Radiography 36 21 18 23 28 32 - English, Arts Sinhala 709 709 714 838 696 - 635 & Tamil
Business English 156 156 171 148 - - - Faculty of Administration Arts English, Commerce Sinhala - - 28 22 34 - 30 & Law English 5151 49 - - - -
Faculty of Dental Dental Sciences 81 82 74 74 77 - 45 Sciences
Faculty of 41 Engineering 415 411 414 345 - 364 Engineering 5
Faculty of Medicine 207 207 207 205 199 200 198 Medicine
Bio Science 2009/10 136 171 137 77 112
Physical 228 247 242 97 217 Science Computation & 47 63 48 43 57 Faculty of Management English Science Statistics & Operational 33 36 50 41 37 Research Faculty of Vet. Vet. Medicine 78 68 63 57 96 93 Medicine
Total 2111 2519 2582 2591 2032 368 1982
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06. Details of Foreign Students:
nd Mediu Intake 1st 2 3rd 4th No. Faculty Course m 2010 Year Year Year Year Gradua ted Agricultural Technology & ------Faculty of Management Food Science & Agriculture ------Technology Animal Science ------Faculty of ------AHS Faculty of ------Arts Faculty of Dental Dental Sciences 03 02 01 - - - Sciences English
Faculty of ------Engineering
Faculty of Medicine 10 10 08 08 04 - Medicine
Faculty of ------Science
Faculty of Vet. ------Medicine
Total 13 12 09 08 04 -
07(a) Details of Academic Staff:
Assoc. Senior Senior Faculty Department Medium Prof. Lecturer Prof. Prof. Lecturer
Animal Science 01 - 05 08 03 Agric. Biology 02 02 01 05 02 Crop Science - 03 06 10 01 Agric. Economics E 01 - - 05 02 Agric. Engineering - 01 03 05 01 Faculty of
Agriculture Agric. Extension - 01 - 03 02 Food Science & Technology - 01 01 06 01 Soil Science - 02 01 02 01 Medical Laboratory Science - - - 02 03 E ty of AHS Facul Nursing - - - - 02
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Pharmacy - - - 01 05 Physiotherapy - - - 01 02 Radiology & Radiotherapy - - - - 02 Arabic &Islamic Civilization E & T - - - 05 02 Archaeology E & S - - 01 06 01 Classical Languages E & S - - - 01 04 E , S Economics 01 - 01 16 05 & T Education S - - - 04 03 English E - - 01 05 03 Fine Arts E & S - - - 02 04 E , S Geography 03 - 02 09 07 & T E , S History - 01 03 04 05 & T Law E - - 01 01 - E, S & Faculty of Arts Faculty of Arts Management Studies - - - 10 07 T Pali & Buddhist Studies E & S - - - 06 - E , S Philosophy & Psychology - - - 10 05 & T E , S Political Science 01 01 02 05 05 & T Sinhala S - - - 06 07 E, S & Sociology 01 01 02 13 - T Tamil T 01 - 01 03 - Basic Sciences - 01 - 10 01 Community Dental Health - - 02 05 02 Oral Medicine & Period - - 03 08 03 ontology Oral Pathology - - - 04 - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - - 01 04 02 E Prosthetic Dentistry - - - 04 -
Faculty of Dental Sciences Faculty of Dental Restorative Dentistry 01 - - 02 02 Chemical& Process - - - 02 03 Engineering Civil Engineering - 03 04 18 02 Computer Engineering - - - 03 06 Electrical& Electronic E 01 - 01 11 05 Engineering Engineering Mathematics - - 02 03 06 Engineering Management 01 Faculty of Engineering Information Technology - - - 02 01 Center
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Mechanical Engineering - - - 04 06 Production Engineering 01 01 04 Anatomy - - 01 03 04 Anesthesiology E - - 02 - - Biochemistry - - 01 03 02 Community Medicine - - - 06 01
Forensic Medicine - - - 03 02
Medicine E 01 01 01 05 - Microbiology - - 01 01 03 Medical Education Unit - - - 01 01 Nuclear Medicine Unit - - - 02 - Obstetrics& Gynecology - - - 04 -
Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Pediatrics - - 03 02 01 Parasitology - - - 02 01 Pathology - - 01 03 04 Pharmacology - - - 01 - Physiology - - - 06 02 Psychiatry - - - 01 03 Surgery - - - 05 01 Botany E - 02 - 08 03 Department of Chemistry 01 02 05 06 05 Science Education Unit - - - 02 - Geology 01 - - 09 - Mathematics - - 01 04 06 Molecular Biology & - - - 02 02 Biochemistry
Faculty of Science Physics - - 01 11 01 Statistics& Computer Science 01 - - 01 09 Zoology - 01 01 06 06 Basic Veterinary Sciences E - - 01 08 03 Farm Animal Production& - 01 02 03 02 Health Vet. Clinical Science - - 01 03 03 Medicine Vet. Public Health &
Faculty of Vet. Faculty of Vet. - - 02 04 04 Pharmacology Total 17 24 69 350 198
S - Sinhala E - English T - Tamil
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07 (b) Details of Academic Support Staff:
Staff Positions Branch Total Permanent Temporary ELTU 14 63 77 Library 02 - 02 Physical Education 05 - 05 CGU 02 - 02 Agriculture - - - Dental 01 - 01 Engineering 12 - 12 Medicine 01 - 01 Science 03 - 03 General Administration - 01 01 Financial Administration 01 - 01 ITC 06 - 06 Total 47 64 111
08. Details of Non-academic Staff:
1 2 3 Minor Faculty/Branch Most Senior Senior Staff Junior Staff Employees4 General Administration 23 25 48 31 Financial Administration 08 14 37 09 Stores & Supply Services 01 04 09 05 Security Services 01 31 28 01 Transport Services - 01 01 46 Faculty of Agriculture 02 07 43 40 Faculty of AHS 02 01 15 08 Faculty of Arts 02 07 35 31 Faculty of Dental Sciences 01 01 69 41 Faculty of Engineering 02 08 35 95 Faculty of Medicine 02 09 89 80 Faculty of Science 01 04 48 53 Faculty of Vet. Medicine 02 06 16 32 Library Services - 14 36 37 Health Services 02 - 19 59 Physical Education - 01 03 24 Student Services 01 03 07 03 Maintenance 03 - 13 113 Hall Maintenance - - 01 29
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Landscape 02 - 04 80 Electricity Supply - - 01 30 Water Supply - - - 05 Center for Distance & Continuing 03 04 17 03 Education Hostels - 02 17 139 Dodangolla Experimental Station 01 - 06 42 Uda Peradeniya Livestock Station 01 - 02 24 Maha Illuppallama 01 - 07 07 Staff Development Centre - - 01 01 Total 61 142 606 1069 1-Administrative Level and Executive Level 3-Clerical and Allied Grades 2-Senior Staff Grades 4-Below the above Grades
09. Details of Research, Innovation and Publications:
Subject Published Commercialized Presented a. No. of Researches 371 241 b. No. of Innovations 04 01 - c. No. of Journals 268 04 108 d. No. of Books 32 04 01 e. No. of Articles 185 51 Other (Proceedings , f. 96 44 Abstracts) Total 956 09 445
10. Details of Programmes, Seminars & Workshops:
Subject Attended Complet Presented a. Postgraduate Degree Programmes 48 29 30 b. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes 01 07 01 c. Degree Programmes 05 03 03 d. Diploma Programmes 120 01 - e. Certificate Programmes 341 324 07 f. Other (Practical Courses, Training Programmes, Workshops, 454 285 76 Awareness Programmes, Seminars, Total 969 360 117
11. Details of Awards Received
Subject No. of No. of No. of Awards Academics Students a. Local awards 23 15 27 b. National Awards 49 62 11 c. International Awards 09 04 05 d. Other 02 - 02 Total 83 81 45
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12. Details of New Courses Commenced
Faculty Course Medium 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Faculty of ------Agriculture Faculty of AHS ------Faculty of Arts ------Faculty of Dental Surgical Management of - √ - - - - - Sciences Oral Cancer with re- constructive methods English Faculty of Fundamentals of √ - Engineering Manufacture Auto CAD - √ - - - - - Faculty of ------Faculty of Nano Science √ ------Science Advanced Nano Science √ ------Faculty of Vet. Master of Vet. Science in - - - - √ - - Medicine wildlife Management
Key: 01. Undergraduate Programmes 02. Certificate 03. Diploma 04. Postgraduate Diploma 05. Master 06. MPhil 07. PhD
13. Details of Recurrent Expenditure:
Subject 2009 Rs 2010 Rs a. Personal Emoluments 1,468,545,193.84 1,477,176,554.32 b. Travelling 5,420,335.01 7,318,590.63 c. Supplies 119,442,185.04 113,474,954.54 d. Maintenance 17,136,509.30 17,090,993.96 e. Contractual Services 188,863,641.50 191,588,595.52 f. Other* 560,821,545.38 650,316,999.28
Total 2,360,229,410.07 2,456,966,688.25 * Include Depreciation & Other Funds
14. Details of Capital Expenditure:
Subject 2009 Rs 2010 Rs Acquisition of Furniture & Office a. 23,831,194.63 67,563,596.79 Equipment b. Acquisition of Maintenance Supplies 2,377,526.16 8,070,828.65 c. Acquisition of Building & Structures 256,756,202.43 40,723,132.37 d. Other 55,453,100.72 101,466,036.09
Total 338,418,023.94 217,823,593.90
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15. Details of Projects (Local/Foreign Funded):
Loan RFA Name & Detail / Funding Agency TCE Rs. Rs. DF Rs. Grant Multi Country Research Project Grant APN South Asia 3,850,000.00 - - GEF-ILR Farm Animal Genetic Grant Asian Project - Asia - - Resources (FANGR) Asia Project 26,756,730.00 Australian Sports Outreach Program- Australian Grant - - Sports Development Grant Government 1,034,892.78 Australian Center for ACIAR Research Grant Grant International 21,528,975.05 - - Agricultural Research Teasdale CORTI Veterinary Public Grant Canada 18,820,282.00 - - Health Project Survey to Seek Potential Food Central Provincial Grant 239,800.00 - 239,800.00 Industry Project Council Cleft lip & Plate Projects smile Train Cleft lip & Plate Grant - - - Fund Projects - USA DMC Grant-Design Guidelines for Disaster Management Grant - Wind loading in Sri Lanka Project Center 342,000.00 342,000.00 National Training Workshop on Energy Project - Mainstreaming Gender concerns in Grant 2,066,240.00 - - Netherland energy Projects in Sri Lanka EU-ASIA Link Elephant Project Grant European Union 10,071,494.00 - - Research Grant of Health effects of Health Effect of Betel betel quid and Mobilizing Outreach Grant Quid and Mobilizing - - Activities for Disease Prevention in 1,430,000.00 Outreach Activity South and South Asia ICGEB Grant Grant ICGEB, Italy 5,018,040.00 - - ISLE Programme Grant ISLE - - - Nutrient and Water Management of Grant IAEA - - agro Forestry System 3,129,532.00 IAEA Research Grant Grant IAEA 5,198,277.97 - - A Study of Organic Manures and
their Residual Values Using 15 N Grant IAEA - - 1,119,269.00 A/C IAEA RG-NO 11813/RO Grant IAEA 437,640.00 - - IAEA RG-NO RAS-05-044 Grant IAEA 547,050.00 - - IAEA RG-NO RCM Grant IAEA 1,128,374.00 - - IAEA RG-NO 16163 Grant IAEA 1,350,000.00 - - IFS /A/3863 Grant IFS 1,466,618.45 - - IFS /E/33/49-2 Grant IFS 1,204,805.00 - - IFS /D/3488-1 Grant IFS 1,004,913.80 - - Sudantha Project Research Grant Grant Link Natural Product 1,261,500.00 - 1,261,500.00 MacArther Grant from Macarthur Foundation Grant 22,182,080.00 - - Foundation - Chicago Investigation of Climate Change
Trends in Different Agro-Ecological Grant GOSL - 350,000.00 350,000.00 Regions of Sri Lanka Project on High Density cage Culture Grant GOSL - fish Raring System for Grass 643,573.00 643,573.00 National Center for Funding For M Phil/Ph D to Advance Studies in Grant - - - University Academic Humanities & Social Science
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NSF - RG/2006/EB/01 Grant NSFSL 2,322,000.00 - 2,322,000.00 NSF - RG/2006/W&E/01 Grant NSFSL 933,500.00 - 933,500.00 NSF - SIDA/2007/BT/01 Grant NSFSL 2,005,067.00 - 2,005,067.00 NSF - SIDA/2007/BR/04 Grant NSFSL 1,630,860.66 - 1,630,860.66 NSF - RG/2001/E/06 Grant NSFSL 449,569.19 - 449,569.19 NSF - RG/2007-W & E – 02 Grant NSFSL 1,224,760.00 - 1,224,760.00 NSF - RG/2007-SI-01 Grant NSFSL 1,479,711.45 - 1,479,711.45 NSF - RG - 2007-BT-05 Grant NSFSL 1,504,000.00 - 1,504,000.00 NSF - RG/2001/E/03 Grant NSFSL 761,000.00 - 761,000.00 NSF - RG-2007-BT-08 Grant NSFSL 969,065.00 - 969,065.00
NSF - RG-2007-BT-07 Grant NSFSL 663,000.00 - 663,000.00
NSF - RG/2007/HS/04 Grant NSFSL 1,637,700.00 - 1,637,700.00 NSF - RG/2007/BT/06 Grant NSFSL 953,177.00 - 953,177.00 NSF - RG/2008/AG/06 Grant NSFSL 420,715.00 - 420,715.00 NSF - RG/2008/AG/01 Grant NSFSL 950,000.00 - 950,000.00 NSF - RG/3001/M/13 Grant NSFSL 108,864.22 - 108,864.22 NSF - RG/E/2002/01 Grant NSFSL 1,088,204.53 - 1,088,204.53 NSF - RG/2003/V/01 Grant NSFSL 763,560.00 - 763,560.00 NSF - RG/2009-HS-01 Grant NSFSL 1,360,000.00 - 1,360,000.00 New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Grant New Jersey - USA 4,235,000.00 - - Station Royal Veterinary Partnership Programme with Royal College, Grant 1,291,684.40 - - Veterinary College UK UK/Common Wealth Commission Sandee Project - Sandee Project Grant 1,099,312.00 - - Nepal SIDA SAREC Grant Grant SIDA/SAREC 9,705,383.60 - - South Asian Network SANEI Research Project Grant of Economic 989,632.00 - - Research Institute Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Grant SLCARP 1,064,400.00 - 1,064,400.00 Research Policy Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Grant SLCARP 3,402,040.00 - 3,402,040.00 Research Policy Tokyo Cement Tokyo Cement Research Grant Grant 550,000.00 - - Cooperation The Research Grant to Probationary Grant UGC - - - Lecturers for Ph D Research Degrees WHO - PART 01 Grant WHO - - - WHO - PART 02 Grant WHO 282,000.00 - - WHO - PART 03 Grant WHO 1,070,000.00 - - WHO- RG NOAPW-SE-SRL-HRH- Grant WHO 558,000.00 - - 001RB06 WHO- RG Grant WHO 435,600.00 - - HRP Grant Medical Grant WHO 244,259.00 - -
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16. Details of Projects Expenditure (Local/Foreign Funded):
% of Cumulative Exp in 2009 Exp in 2010 Financia Name & Detail of Project TCE Rs. Exp as at Rs. Rs. l 31.12.2010 Progress Multi Country Research 3,850,000.00 512,997.00 2,912,305.78 3,425,202.00 88.97 Project GEF-ILR Farm Animal Genetic Resources 26,756,730.00 - 3,780,105.52 3,780,105.52 14.13 (FANGR) Asia Project Australian SPORTS Outreach Program - Sports 1,034,892.78 - 566,635.00 566,635.00 54.75 Development Grant ACIAR Research Grant 21,528,975.05 976,352.00 1,036,378.11 14,439,961.00 67.07 Teasdale CORTI Veterinary 18,820,282.00 5,849,326.00 3,632,265.46 - - Public Health Project Survey to seek potential 239,800.00 58,002.00 116,235.00 174,237.00 72.66 food industry project Cleft lip & plate projects - 1,073,526.00 10,912,248.00 18,055,452.00 - Smile Train fund DMC grant-design guidelines for wind loading 342,000.00 205,659.00 30,928.00 231,587.00 67.72 in Sri Lanka project National training workshop on mainstreaming gender 2,066,240.00 - 930,578.30 930,578.30 45.04 concerns in energy projects in Sri Lanka EU-Asia link elephant 10,071,494.00 2,536,687.00 3,668,176.87 8,605,693.00 85.45 project Research grant of health effects of betel quid and mobilizing outreach 1,430,000.00 410,242.00 608,609.47 1,018,851.00 71.25 activities for disease prevention in South and South Asia ICGEB grant - 1,273,731.00 1,516,075.84 5,215,822.00 - Isle programme - 11,018,700.00 2,265,007.00 13,283,707.00 - Nutrient and water management of agro 3,129,532.00 197,690.00 103,596.41 986,776.00 31.53 forestry system IAEA RG-no 13012/RO 5,198,277.97 - 242,389.22 - - A study of organic manures and their residual values 1,119,269.00 119,264.10 135,630.00 553,770.00 49.48 using 15 N A/C IAEA RG-NO 11813/RO 437,640.00 - 309,300.00 405,046.00 92.55 IAEA RG-NO RAS-05-044 547,050.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 414,622.00 75.79 IAEA RG-NO RCM - 1,591,710.00 68,748.84 4,270,735.00 -
IAEA RG-NO 16163 1,350,000.00 - 151,260.00 151,260.00 11.20
IFS /A/3863 1,466,618.45 45,000.00 42,989.30 1,143,405.00 77.96 IFS /E/33/49-2 1,204,805.00 41,028.00 362,345.39 765,334.00 63.52
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IFS /D/3488-1 - 188,440.00 50,000.00 1,264,699.00 - Sudantha project research 1,261,500.00 619,843.00 50,087.31 669,931.00 53.11 grant Grant from Macarthur 22,182,080.00 - 1,381,970.00 1,381,970.00 6.23 foundation Investigation of climate change trends in different 350,000.00 - 219,000.00 219,000.00 62.57 agro-ecological regions of Sri Lanka Project on high density cage culture fish raring system 643,573.00 - 264,780.00 264,780.00 41.14 for grass Funding For M Phil/PhD to - 10,177,204.00 6,450,810.00 50,229,596.00 - University Academic NSF - RG/2006/EB/01 2,322,000.00 523,799.56 108,797.00 2,149,232.00 92.56 NSF - RG/2006/W&E/01 933,500.00 - 367,967.55 - -
NSF - SIDA/2007/BT/01 2,005,067.00 730,267.00 335,000.00 1,847,099.00 92.12
NSF - SIDA/2007/BR/04 1,630,860.66 702,907.00 307,705.94 960,613.00 58.90
NSF - RG/2001/E/06 449,569.19 - 228,809.12 228,809.00 50.90
NSF - RG/2007-W & E - 02 1,224,760.00 713,876.00 272,813.00 1,121,819.95 91.60
NSF - RG/2007-SI-01 1,477,461.00 156,095.00 236,550.51 1,477,461.00 100.00
NSF - RG - 2007-BT-05 1,504,000.00 224,873.00 613,097.04 1,201,048.00 79.86
NSF - RG/2001/E/03 761,000.00 18,054.00 105,243.14 - -
NSF - RG-2007-BT-08 969,065.00 364,775.00 230,301.10 669,977.00 69.14
NSF - RG-2007-BT-07 663,000.00 178,000.00 284,000.00 - -
NSF - RG/2007/HS/04 1,637,700.00 461,965.00 219,189.59 701,135.00 42.81
NSF - RG/2007/BT/06 953,177.00 349,952.00 148,490.37 671,351.00 70.43
NSF - RG/2008/AG/06 420,715.00 321,223.00 81,822.73 403,045.00 95.80
NSF - RG/2008/AG/01 950,000.00 188,884.00 50,000.00 - -
NSF - RG/3001/M/13 126,027.00 - 126,027.50 126,027.00 100.00
NSF - RG/E/2002/01 1,088,204.53 - 489,557.46 1,038,340.00 95.42 NSF - RG/2003/V/01 763,560.00 - 115,529.22 426,859.00 55.90 NSF - RG/2009-HS-01 1,360,000.00 - 801,534.60 801,534.60 58.94 New jersey agricultural - 3,030,196.06 6,030,196.06 - experiment station
Partnership programme with 1,175,809.00 432,882.76 1,656,044.00 - royal veterinary college UK
Sandee project 92,580.00 3,058.26 1,214,473.00 -
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SIDA SAREC GRANT 9,705,383.60 313,634.21 2,806,727.10 9,538,494.00 98.28 SANEI research project 899,779.00 307,000.44 1,106,779.76 - Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research 1,064,400.00 328,720.00 64,371.96 475,702.00 44.69 Policy Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research 3,402,040.00 734,537.00 488,117.36 1,338,373.00 39.34 Policy Tokyo cement research 550,000.00 112,468.00 121,658.70 - - grant The research grant to probationary lecturers for ph - 650,051.93 330,485.50 1,530,537.00 - d research degrees WHO - PART 01 - - 15,000.00 15,000.00 - WHO - PART 02 282,000.00 - - - - WHO - PART 03 1,070,000.00 - 85,752.00 85,752.00 8.01 WHO- RG NOAPW-SE- - 26,880.50 1,040,762.00 - SRL-HRH-001RB06 WHO- RG 167,920.00 301,681.61 456,601.00 - HRP grant medical 244,259.00 5,218.18 7,007.69 44,107.00 18.06
17. Details of Financial Progress (Expenditure):
Provision in 2010 Exp in 2010 Savings / Excess Subject Rs. Rs. Rs. a. Recurrent except Project 1,976,760,000.00 2,456,966,688.25 (480,206,688.25) b. Capital except Project 290,000,000.00 217,823,593.93 72,176,406.10 c. Project – Local Funded - 11,238,150.50 (11,238,150.50) d. Project – Foreign Funded - 28,988,320.46 (28,988,320.46)
Total 2,266,760,000.00 2,715,016,753.11 (448,256,753.11)
18. Details of Financial Progress (General Income):
Provision in 2010 Collection in 2010 Deficit/ Surplus Source of Revenue Rs. Rs. Rs. a. Undergraduate Studies 59,650,000.00 67,470,610.50 (7,820,610.50) b. Postgraduate Studies 1,745,000.00 2,059,700.00 (314,700.00) c. Consultancies 275,597,294.66 275,597,294.66 d. Others 50,365,000.00 91,349,134.87 (40,984,134.87) Total 387,357,294.66 436,476,740.03 (49,119,445.37)
19. Financial Performance Analysis 2010:
Subject Formula Exp per Student Rs. a. Recurrent Expenditure per Student (RE) 2,456,966,688.25 239,680.68 b. Capital Expenditure per Student (CE) 217,823,593.90 21,249.01 Total 2,674,790,282.15 260,929.69
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20. Details of Infrastructure Facilities Received in 2010:
Physical Infrastructure Detail Expenditure Progress Repairs to the toilets at the Hilda Obeysekara Hall - CW/CON/2008/818 Rs. 297,684.80 100% Renovation and extension to the Dining Hall at M I Sub Campus - Rs. 3,066,610.47 100% CW/CON/2009/822 Water proofing the toilet floor at the Hilda Obeysekara Hall – Rs. 158,369.81 100% CW/CON/2009/823 Renovation to the Gents Toilet Unit (near Soil Lab) Faculty of Engineering - Rs. 683,316.83 80% CW/CON/2009/828 Supply and installation of steel paneled over head water tank for the Rs. 3,464,239.3 100% Hydraulic Lab Faculty of Engineering - CW /CON/2009/829
Construction of Mezzanine floor Dept. of Production Engineering - Rs. 1,410,527.34 100% CW/CON/2009/838 Labour costs for colour washing of the Faculty of Dental Sciences. Rs. 680,176.00 100% Dental Faculty - CW/CON/2009/842 Construction of Well and Pump House at M I Sub Campus - Rs. 551,925.91 100% CW/CON/2009/846 Rewiring of Survey Laboratory Faculty of Engineering - Rs. 750,195.55 100% CW/CON/2009/8477 Extension to the New Arts Building Stage - V - CW/CON/2009/848 Rs. 6,214,305.62 20%
Extension to the New Arts Building Stage -V I - CW/CON/2009/849 Rs. 4,081,255.39 20% Construction of Piggery Unit for the Department of Animal Science - Rs. 887,942.42 23% CW/CON/2009/850 Labour cost for renovation work at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences - Rs. 403,504.14 85% CW/CON/2010/851 Labour costs for repair, redecoration and refurbishment of A6 Building - Rs. 61,264.00 10% CW/CON/2010/852 Construction of the covered way in the Chemistry Building and Rs. 162,547.86 50% Canteen, Faculty of Science - CW/CON/2010/856 Renovation and refurbishment of premises No. AQ 70 to convert in to Science Education Resources Centre, Faculty of Science - Rs. 518,577.92 65% CW/CON/2010/857 0/857 Proposed toilet Unit for Hockey Grounds - CW /CON/2010/858 Rs. 1,032,944.77 70%
Proposed Security hut for University of Peradeniya - CW/CON/2010/859 Rs. 152,244.00 25% Proposed building for the Post Graduate Institute of the Social Sciences and the Humanities, Faculty of Arts. First floor and Second floor - Rs. 3,507,537.95 10% CW/CON/2010/861 Proposed building for Post Graduate Institute of the Social Sciences and the Rs. 1,920,933.96 10% Humanities, Faculty of Arts Ground floor. - CW/CON/2010/863
S.B.S. Abayakoon Vice - Chancellor and Senior Professor in Civil Engineering June 2011
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Appendix A - Faculty Reports
A 1 Faculty of Agriculture (as reported by the Dean, Prof. K. Samarasinghe)
General
Prof. K. Samarasinghe completed his first year as the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture in August 2010. Mr. C. J. Ponnamperuma continued to serve as the Senior Assistant Bursar and Mr. S.H. Uwaisulkarni as the Senior Assistant Registrar of the Faculty of Agriculture. The new Heads of Departments appointed during 2010 were as follows: i. Dr. L.H.P. Gunarathne as the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Business Management for a period of 3 years with effect from February 09, 2010. ii. Prof. B.M.C.P. Rajapaksha as the Head of the Department of Soil Science for a period of 3 years with effect from June 10, 2010. iii. Dr. K.S. Hemachandra as the Head of the Department of Agricultural Biology for a period of 3 years with effect from September 14, 2010.
The Heads of Department- who continued to serve in that capacity were Dr. C.M.B. Dematawewa (Dept. of Animal Science), Prof. D.K.N.G. Pushpakumara (Dept. of Crop Science), Dr. K.S.P. Amarathunga (Dept. of Agricultural Engineering) Dr. W.A.D.P. Wanigasundara (Dept. of Agricultural Extension) and Dr. J.A.L.P. Jayakody (Dept. of Food Science & Technology). Prof. Buddhi Marambe continued to serve as the Director of the Agriculture Education Unit and Dr. K.A.S.S. Kodithuwakku as the Director of the Agribusiness Centre of the Faculty.
Academic program
The new batch of students who sat the GCE (A/L) examination in August 2009 entered the Faculty in July 2010. Students who were selected to follow the B.Sc. Agricultural Technology and Management (B.Sc. AgTech & Mgt) Degree program commenced their studies at the Mahailluppallama sub-campus of the Faculty while those chosen for the B.Sc. Food Science and Technology (B.Sc. FST) and B.Sc. Animal Science and Fisheries (B.Sc. AS & F) Degree programs arrived in Peradeniya directly. After completing the pre-degree supplementary courses and the Leadership & Team Building program, the academic program commenced in October 2010 for all the students.
World Bank IRQUE Project
The Faculty of Agriculture successfully completed activities connected with the World Bank sponsored IRQUE Project. Through the sub activities identified in the proposal, the infrastructure at Mahailluppallama as well as in Peradeniya was developed to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. The main lecture theatres were equipped with audio-visual facilities. The Project supported student activities,staff training and computer based teaching and learning materials development.
Publications
A significant contribution to the publication of academic research was made by the academic staff of the Faculty in the course of the year. This includes research publications in national and
Annual Report 2010 29 international journals, symposium proceedings, books, monographs etc. Please refer to the annexure for details.
Teacher evaluation by students
The Faculty continued the process by which students evaluate their teacher sat the end of each semester. Teachers have benefitted from student feedback.
Professional Conduct of Academic Staff
The Faculty developed and approved the guidelines for professional conduct of academic staff with the assistance of the World Bank funded IRQUE Project.
Agriculture Education Unit (AEU)
For the first time in its history, the AEU offered a summer abroad course of 4 weeks duration to students from University Davis, California, USA. It also offered two short courses to undergraduates from Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA and Saga University, Japan. Among various other programs, the AEU conducted (on request made by the Department of Education) several training programs overall for school teachers who teach Agriculture as a subject at GCE (O/L) and (A/L) classes in schools by the Department of Education.
Agriculture Bio-technology Centre
Dr. Kumudu Fernando continued to cover the duties of the Director of the Centre until 15th December 2010. The Centre handled a number of training programs and projects during the year 2010. And the Centre is in need of financial support from the state or private sector to sustain its programs.
Agribusiness Centre (ABC) and Industrial linkages
Being the extension arm of the Faculty, the Centre was active in providing services in the form of consultancies and the channeling of funds to carry out research projects. A large number of new projects came through the Centre in the course of 2010.
Faculty Farms and Experimental Stations
In addition to their primary obligations, the University Experimental Station at Dodangolla, the Livestock Field Station at Mawela and the Meewathura Farm supported research activities of staff by providing facilities for practical training of undergraduates. In spite of continuous efforts by the Faculty, the government did not release the deeds to the land housing the Experimental Station of the University. Because of this reason, important development activities could not be carried out in Dodangolla.
Activities at the Livestock Field Station at Mawela made progress in the year 2010 as well. The Department of Animal Science planned (as a self-financed project), expansions to the dairy and pig production units in order to cater to the increasing demand. The Department of Animal Science was successful in obtaining foreign assistance to establish a dairy processing plant at Mawela Farm. The value added dairy and meat products produced as a result of this project were made available to the University community and to the public through the Faculty Sales Centre which is managed by the Department of Animal Science. The Sales Centre was completely renovated expanding its capacity to offer better facilities to customers.
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International Linkages
As usual, the Faculty sent undergraduate students to Saga University and Obihiro University, Japan, for one-year training programs under student exchange programs. A student from Obihiro University arrived at the Faculty for a one-year study program under the same scheme.
Social Activities
The Annual Shramadana Day, Bakmaha Ulela, Faculty Day, Student Orientation, Going Down (Agro Nite), Annual Staff Get-together and Indeewara Musical Program (to raise funds for the Needy Students Scholarship Fund) were conducted successfully in 2010 as well.
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A2 Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (as reported by the Dean, Dr. D.B.M. Wickramaratne)
General
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS) is the youngest and the 8th Faculty of the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, and was declared open on the 16th January 2007. The Faculty is nowfully established in the former Dental Faculty premises, Augusta Hill, Peradeniya, just a kilometer away from the main campus.
This Faculty is currently offering five 4-year undergraduate Degree programs in Nursing and Allied Health Sciences for the qualifications of B Sc Nursing, B Sc Physiotherapy, B Sc Medical Laboratory Science, B Pharm (Pharmacy) and B Sc Radiography & Radiotherapy. The FAHS has 5 Departments of study catering to each of the above disciplines. Prof. C.D.A. Goonasekera who served as Acting Dean of the Faculty on voluntary basis completed his 3 years in the position and returned to the Faculty of Medicine, and Dr. D.B.M. Wickramaratne was elected as the new fulltime Dean for the Faculty from 27.02.2010. Dr. M.P.S. Mudaliga was appointed as the Head/Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Dr. K.M.S. Wimalasiri as the Acting Head/Department of Nursing and Dr. R. Jayasinghe as the Acting Head/Department of Radiography. Mr. D.T. Kodikara was appointed as the Lecturer in Charge of the Department of Physiotherapy and Ms. I.U.K. Tennakoon was appointed as the Lecturer in Charge/Department of Pharmacy. Mrs. C.M.N. Ranawana continued to serve as the Assistant Registrar and Mr. S. Ratnaraj was appointed the Assistant Bursar of the Faculty.
There are 05 batches of students totaling 708 as at December 2010. The first batch admitted to this Faculty (171 students) is now following the aforementioned courses amidst the fast tracked infrastructure development process currently in place at the new Faculty. Due to unavoidable circumstances relating to clinical training, the first batch will take more than 4 years to complete their degree program and is expected to graduate in May 2011. The Faculty has made collaborations with national and private hospital authorities to provide hospital based training its students. Accordingly, at present, students of this Faculty are undergoing training in hospitals.
The curricula of the FAHS are designed to prepare a new generation of allied health workers to enable the current workforce to adapt to new knowledge and face new challenges in the modern medical practice, where doctors, nurses, medical laboratory scientists, physiotherapists, pharmacists, radiotherapists and radiographers work together as a team to deliver quality health care.
There are sixteen permanent teachers appointed to the Faculty. The Faculty however, still depends very much on the goodwill and support extended by the Deans of other Faculties and their staff. Visiting lecturers both local and foreign play a vital role in the ongoing teaching programs. All academic vacancies are now filled by temporary staff until such time the University administration can make arrangements to have the existing permanent academic cadre positions filled.
Events in the Faculty
1. AHS Night
The first AHS Night of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences was organized by the Student Union of the FAHS to present certificates to students who won places in the Faculty sports meet held at the University Grounds. It was held on 07th August 2010 in the premises of the Faculty. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor who was present on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor of the University
Annual Report 2010 32 of Peradeniya, the Registrar, the Bursar of the University, and the Dean and Assistant Registrar of the Faculty attended as distinguished guests.
2. Pirith Chanting & Arms Giving Programme
A Pirith Chanting and Arms giving program was organized by the Student Union of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Faculty. It was held on 17th and 18th July, 2010, in the premises of the Faculty.
3. Visit of Niigata Delegates to the Faculty
A mutual agreement & MOU were signed between the School of Health Sciences, Niigata University, and the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, on 02.02.2010 to formulate cooperation between the two institutions. A group of delegates (06 members) from the Niigata University, Japan, visited the Faculty on 07th December 2010 under the MOU signed between two Universities. Niigata University donated to the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Department of Nursing and Department of Radiography of this Faculty equipment/glassware/consumables estimated at approximately Rs. 9.5 million.
4. Lamp Lighting Ceremony
The 3rd Lamp lighting ceremony for the 2008/2009 batch was held on 17th December 2010. The Chief Guest was the Director of the Nursing Services in the Ministry of Health Services. The lamp lighting ceremony began with a procession led by the Director/Nursing Education of the Ministry of Health (as Chief Guest), the Dean of the Faculty, the Head/Department of Nursing, Heads of the other four Departments, permanent teachers of the Faculty, the Faculty Assistant Registrar, guests and the invitees.The significance of the oath taking ceremony for the student nurses was highlighted by the Head of the Department of Nursing. The student nurses graciously lighted their lamps and climbed the stage to take their “Nightingale Pledge” which was the highlights of the event.
5. Opening of Exercise& Fitness Therapy Unit
The Department of Physiotherapy opened its own fully equipped Exercise & Fitness Therapy Unit on 13thDecember 2010 in the premises of the Faculty. The distinguished guests were the Vice Chancellor, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, the Registrar, the Bursar and the Directress of the Physical Education Unit of the University of Peradeniya. Dr. H. J. Suraweera, the former academic coordinator of the Department of Physiotherapy, highlighted in his speech the importance of this Unit. At present this service is extended to students and staff of the University, and the Faculty hopes to expand this facility to cater to the public as well.
6. Career Guidance Workshop
A Career Guidance workshop was organized by the Faculty and was sponsored by Baur Compaly Ltd, Colombo, for the benefit of the final year students at end of December 2010.
7. Opening of the Pharmacy Lab
The Department of Pharmacy declared open its Pharmacy Lab on 02nd December 2010 in the premises of the Faculty. The distinguished guests were the Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Registrar and Bursar, the Project Coordinator & Work Engineers of the University of Peradeniya. All academic and non academic staff members as well as the students in the four bathes of this Faculty participated in the opening ceremony.At present, this service is extended to
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both students and staff of the University. The Departments expects to expand this facility to the general public as well in the future.
8. Building Programmes
The Faculty was fortunate to receive funds for the construction of a two storied building. The work was completed in 2009 and the new building was opened in 2010. The building now consists of two lecture theatres, a tutorial room, a room for the Faculty IT unit and video conferencing facilities etc. the Faculty e-Library is housed there permanently.
9. Counseling Facilities
As in the past, the Faculty extended its counseling facilities to students and staff. Drs. Wasana Jayarathna, Thushari Herath & Ms. I.U.K.Tennekoon continued to serve as Faculty Counselors.
Other highlights
• The 5th batch of students (2009/2010) were registered in June 2010 and follow a 3+1 curriculum for their special degree programme. They follow the scheme prescribed by the UGC of a four-year curriculum revised to suit their recommendation of 03 years of General Degree and 01 additional year for the Special Degree programme (3+1) in Allied Health Studies. • The Physiotherapy service unit is functioning well • Several permanent academic staff members were recruited to the Faculty.
Department of Radiography
The Department received a used CT scanner machine from Nawaloka Hospital Ltd, to be used in demonstration classes. The Department received an X-Ray film viewer and several personal Dosimeters as donations from Niigata University, Japan The Radiotherapy students continued to attend the Cancer Hospital at Maharagama. Certain private hospitals namely Asiri Hospital (Pvt), Kandy and Hemas Hospital, Wattala, were made available for the students to undergo practical training. These hospitals have given assistance to the Department also by conducting practical sessions to students. Mrs. U. Jayasekera was appointed as a permanent lecturer in November 2010. Lectures for a number of modules were conducted by video conference with Professor Paul Ravindran, Radiation Oncologist from the Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Department of Medical Laboratory Science
The academic staff strength of the Department was increased by the addition of two more members, one Probationary Lecturer and a Senior Lecturer. The post of Computer Applications Assistant was also filled.
The first batches of students were able to initiate the work-based training at the Teaching Hospital, Kurunegala, as a result of continued discussion with the relevant parties.
Received important used laboratory equipment and some textbooks as a donation.
The students offering the B.Sc MLS degree were granted permission to access government hospitals for their laboratory training.
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Achievements by Staff
Awards
• Presidential Awards, 2010 for Scientific Research article published in the International Journal (Ann. Trop. Med. Parasitol. 97:179-185, 2003) by Dr. MPS Mudalige on July 27, 2010
Outreach Activities etc.
• Mr. D.T. Kodikara/ Dept of Physiotherapy participated in a two-month training programme in the University of Utrecht, Netherlands from 01st March to 30th April 2010 (to accept an appointment as a unpaid civil servant at the UMC Utrecht ) • M.H.F. Sakeena/ Dept of Pharmacy participated & presented a research paper on “newly synthesized Palm oil esters for transdermal delivery of ketoprofen” at the 3rd International Conference for Young Chemists (ICYC), Penang, Malaysia 2010. • M.H.F. Sakeena/ Dept of Pharmacy participated in a conference on“Nano-delivery of NSAIDs, Genomics and molecular Biology initiative and bio-pharmacy and bio-medical meeting”, Bangi, Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 2010. • Ms. M.H.F. Sakeena/ Dept of Pharmacy participated in a workshop on “Getting your manuscript accepted- what reviewers and editors look for’conducted by Dr.Alexander Chong Shu Chien at the Institute of Graduate Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia, May 2010 • Ms. M.H.F. Sakeena/ Dept of Pharmacy participated in a training programme on “Presenting your Scientific findings - What your listener wants” conducted by Dr. Alexander Chong Shu Chien at Institute of Graduate Studies, University Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia, May 2010. • Dilanthi R. Herath /Dept of Pharmacy participated in Australian Pharmaceutical Science Association Annual Conference, Brisbane, Queensland, 2010, and presented a paper on “Metabolism of beta-endorphin (β-END) in inflammatory tissue”. • Dilanthi R. Herath /Dept of Pharmacy participated in the proceedings of the Australian Pharmaceutical Science Association Annual Conference, Brisbane, Queensland, 2010 (“Binding of peptides to sample containers during storage and analysis.”) • Mr. A.C.M. Fahim /Dept of Pharmacy participated in the 9thAsia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology Scientific Conference in November 2010, Hanoi, Vietnam • Ms. L.C.P.T. Liyanaarachchie / Dept of Pharmacy participated in a Trainers Training Programme on Clinical Primacy Practice conducted in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. • Ms. I.U.K. Tennakoon/ Dept of Pharmacy participated in a Workshop on Bioassays for Natural Products Research. • Dr. HMTU Herath / Dept of MLS participated in a workshop on “National convention on student discipline anti-ragging and anti-violence” (May, 2010) organized by the UCG and the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Directors (CVCD) at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. • Dr. HMTU Herath / Dept of MLS participated in a workshop for student counselors on “Implementation of reproductive Health awareness & counseling” (July, 2010) organized by the University of Peradeniya and sponsored by the Youth Friendly Service Centre.
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• Dr. HMTU Herath /Dept of MLS participated of the Workshop on “Implementation of Reproductive Health Awareness and Counseling programmes for University Students” (July, 2010) organized by the student counselors of the University of Peradeniya & Youth Friendly Service Centre, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Foreign Scholars/ Visitors to the Faculty etc.
Department of Radiography
a. Academic staff (the Dean and two professors) from the Niigata University, Japan visited in December 2010 to formulate cooperation with the Department of Radiography
b. Dr. Christine Ferris, the Research Coordinator from Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom, assessed research carried out by some students during a visit to the country
Department of Physiotherapy
a. Mrs. Joshe, a Sports Physiotherapist from Holland, visited the Department of Physiotherapy
Department of Pharmacy
Honorary Visiting Lecturer
Dr. Ian David Coombes and Mrs. Judith Ann Coombes from Australia worked as Honorary Visiting Senior Lecturers w.e.f. 09th July 2010.
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A3 Faculty of Arts (as reported by the Dean, Prof. A.S.P. Abhayaratne)
General
The new batch of students who sat the GCE(A/L) examination in August 2009 entered the Faculty on 11th August 2010. The orientation programme for these students commenced on the 12th August and was conducted along with the intensive English course (from 16th to 27thAugust 2010). The new batch consisted of 863 students: 663 for BA Degree programme, 152 for BBA Degree programme and 48 for LLB Degree programme. The female predominance in undergraduate enrollment in the Faculty continued with 724 female entrants (nearly 75% of the total) compared with the 246 male entrants during the year. The new academic year for all the batches of students started on 30thAugust 2010.
In 2010, the Faculty undertook the task of organizing the Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE) 2010 under the chairmanship of Dr. D. K. Jayaratne. PURSE 2010 was held on 16thDecember, 2010 in the premises of the Faculty of Arts.
New Degree Programmes
The Faculty of Arts received the approval of the Senate and the Council to offer postgraduate Degrees of Masters in Development Practice and Masters in Business Administration. The proposals were submitted for the approval of the University Grants Commission.
The Faculty is in the process of revising the entire curriculum of the Undergraduate Degree Programmes. Under this, the Faculty obtained the approval of the Senate in July 2010 for its revised Undergraduate Regulations and Foundation Courses. A number of Departments have completed revising their curriculam and have obtained the approval of the Faculty Board. These will be submitted for the approval of the Senate after all the Departments complete the process.
Improvements to Infrastructure
The construction work in the New Arts Extension Building is nearing completion. The ground floor of the building was completed in early 2010 and is now in use. The construction work on the first and the second floors is expected to finish in a few months.
The construction of the proposed Management Studies Department building commenced in early 2010. With the first stage of the building nearing completion, the University has approved the construction of next two stages (which will commence shortly).
The latter stages of construction in the building for the proposed Postgraduate Institute of the Social Sciences and Humanities were resumed in early 2010.
A Computer Lab with 50 computers and a Conference Room were also established in 2010 with a grant from the IRQUE Project fulfilling a long felt requirement of the Faculty. The Computer Lab has been open to students from July 2010.
International Link Programmes
The Student Exchange Programme established between the Faculty of Arts and the University of Saga, Japan, continued in 2010 as well. One student from the Faculty of Arts was selected to spend an academic year at Saga University.
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Under the Inter-collegiate Sri Lanka Education (ISLE) agreement between the Faculty and the ISLE colleges in the US, 16 students spent a semester following a specially designed programme at Peradeniya while two staff members of the Faculty of Arts were awarded the Wilhelm Fellowship, funded by ISLE, to follow postgraduate studies abroad.
The Faculty signed memorandums of understandings with North South University of Bangladesh, Fukuoka Women’s University of Japan and the University of Gotteingen, Germany.
Seminars, Workshops and Publications
The Faculty Journals, The Sri Lanka Journal of Humanities edited by Prof. Walter Perera, and Sambavana edited by Prof. M. Somatilake and Pof. H. M. D. R. Herath were published. The Faculty of Arts Seminar Series, organized by Dr. Tilak Bandara, was conducted successfully with a total of 9 seminar presentations by Faculty members or invited guests from outside, including some overseas researchers and scholars.
Training of Academic Staff
In addition to the two recipients of the Wilhelm Fellowship, several academic staff members succeeded in securing grants for higher degrees abroad from the National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (NCAS). A large number of staff members attended workshops, seminars and training programmes organized by local and international organizations.
Awards, Contribution to National Development and Outreach Activities by Academic Staff
Dr. W.M.W.G.C.S.M. Wickramasinghe, Department of Classical Languages, won the State Literary Award 2010 for the Best Drama Translation in Sinhala for ‘Alkestis’ of Euripides.
Dr. S.J.S. de Mel, Department of Economics and Statistics
• Member, International Centre for Ethnic Studies. • Resource Person for Course on Research Methods, Dept of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, February 2010. (Presentation to final year students in the Dept of Agricultural Economics on “Use of Experiments in Social Science Research: Concepts and Applications”) • Resource Person at Workshop on Curriculum Development for proposed Masters in Development Practice, Dept of Economics & Statistics, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, April 2010. (Presentations on Refresher Course in Mathematics and Principles of Economics courses) • Developer of Curriculum for proposed Masters in Development Practice, Dept of Economics & Statistics, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya. (Refresher Course in Mathematics and Principles of Economics courses) • Resource Person at Training Programme on Teaching Methodology organized by Staff Development Centre, University of Peradeniya, October 2010. (Session on “Tutorials”)
Dr. D.N.B. Gunewardena, Department of Economics and Statistics
• Member, Centre for Poverty Analysis • Member, Programme Committee/Steering Committee, Poverty and Economic Policy Research Network. • Resource Person for UC Davis Certificate in Development Practice Introduction to Sustainable Tropical Agricultural Systems Sri Lanka Practicum, Faculty of Agriculture,
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University of Peradeniya, July 07, 2010. (Presentation to UC Davis students on “Socio Economic Issues relating to Tropical Agriculture”) • Invited participant in consultations for Millennium Development Goals Country Report, 2010. • Invited participant, launch of the Human Development Report, December 14, 2010. • Organiser, Workshop on Curriculum Development for proposed Masters in Development Practice, Dept of Economics & Statistics, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, March 2010. • Organiser and Resource Person at Workshop on Curriculum Development for proposed Masters in Development Practice, Dept of Economics & Statistics, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, April 2010. (Presentations on Data Analysis, Microeconomics of Development and Health Inequality courses). • Developer of Curriculum for proposed Masters in Development Practice, Dept of Economics & Statistics, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, • Peradeniya. (Data Analysis, Microeconomics of Development and Health Inequality courses) • Resource-person to8th Poverty and Economic Policy (PEP) Research Network Annual Meeting in Dakar, Senegal on June 15-18, 2010 as a PEP steering committee member. • Subscribing member of the Centre for Poverty Analysis, Sri Lanka (continuation of appointment since 02/2008). • Member of the Steering Committee/Programme Committee of the Poverty and Economic Policy (PEP) Research Network (appointment effective since 12/2008) • MDP Project Coordinator—continuation of appointment with effect from September 2009. • Department representative for design of curriculum revision
Dr. M.B. Ranathilaka, Department of Economics and Statistics
• Member of the Board of Directors, Polipto Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. with effect from 21.06.2010. • Member of the Board of the Management, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute with effect from 31.05.2010. • Department coordinator for the Implementation of New Software System, Faculty of Arts.
Outreach Activities
Dr. D.N.B. Gunewardena, Department of Economics and Statistics
• Contributor to discussion on nutrition in Sri Lanka on CEPA poverty portal blog http://www.povertyportal.lk/blogs/blog-1-22.html
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A4 Faculty of Dental Sciences (as reported by the Dean, Prof. U. B. Dissanayake)
General Report
The 1st BDS batch (2009/2010) commenced their BDS academic programme on 6th September 2010. With a view to generate an income for the Faculty, two foreign students were offered to follow the BDS course on payment. The following postgraduate trainees from the PGIM, University of Colombo, were accommodated in the Faculty during the year 2010. • Two Oral Surgery Registrars for a period of nine months • Four Senior Registrars of MD Oral Surgery Programme for a period of six months • Four trainees for the Diploma in Hospital Dental Practice (DHDP)
In addition, a maxillofacial trainee from Malaysia, Dr. Saiful Jordan Melano was accommodated for a period of nine months for a certificate course in oral cancer resection and pedicled flap reconstruction. Further, Dr. Deepak, a specialist registrar in oral and maxillofacial surgery, underwent a three-month training program on resection and reconstruction of oral cancer.
Donations
The ‘Smile Train ” Project (www.smiletrain.org) was conducted successfully in 2010 as well. This is an NGO based programme involved in the surgical treatment/welfare of patients with cleft lip and palate problems. One of the Dental Operating Theatres at the Faculty of Dental Sciences was renovated fully with a special grant provided by Smile Train to the value of 9.6 million Rupees. This is the largest grant received by the Faculty since the Japanese Grant Aid. Mr. Brian Sommarlad, a Plastic Surgeon from United Kingdom who is the Principle Trustee of the “Cleft” Association in the UK, donated an operation microscope estimated at 3 million Rupees.
Mr. Satish Kalra – Regional Director/Smile Train Project, South Asia, also provided funds for the replacement of obsolete equipmentincluding a ventilator in the ICU.
Prof. D.Y.D. Samarawickrama donated to the Dental Library a book titled – Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure. He also donated 34 medical and dental books to the Faculty Library.
A delegation from Niigata University donated a sum of Rs. 11 million to the University of Peradeniya and part of it shall be allocated to the Faculty. The Niigata University donated 10 microscopes and 2 Electro Myographs to the Department of Basic Sciences.
Income Generation
A total of Rs.1983570.00 was generated by the Department of Restorative Dentistry during the year 2010.
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Awards
1. Prof. E.A. Prasad Amaratunga was elected as the Chairman of the Asia Pacific Dental Congress(APDC) for 2010/2011. The Asia Pacific Dental Congress was held from 13th – 16th May, 2010 and the presentation made by Dr. Ms. H.N.S. Soysa of the Division of Pharmacology was selected as the best oral presentation at the APDC – 2010.
2. Dr. H.R.D. Peiris, a Senior Lecturer of the Department of Basic Sciences, won the first place in the Poster Competition at the Asia Pacific Dental Congress - 2010.
3. Prof. Ms. C. D. Nanayakkara, Dr. Ms. T.N. Hewapathirana, Dr. H.R.D. Peiris and Dr. A.K.S. Arambawatta received “ the Best Poster ” Award at the 32nd Asia Pacific Dental Congress.
4. Prof. Ms. C.D. Nanayakkara, Dr. Ms. J.A.C.K. Jayawardena, Dr. K.S.N. Ariyasinghe, Dr. R.W. Pallegama and Prof. Ms. S.L. Ekanayake received the Presidential Award 2010.
5. The Presidential Award for research was presented to Dr (Ms) P.R. Jayasooriya by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 27th July 2010for Scientific Research evaluated by peers and published in the Year 2004 in the International Scientific Journals cited in the Science citation Index Oral Dis.10:243, 2004.
6. The Presidential Award for research was presented to Prof. W.M. Tilakaratne by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 27th July 2010for Scientific Research evaluated by peers and published in the Year 2003 in the International Scientific Journals cited in the Science citation Index J. Oral Pathol. Med 32:502 –505, 2003.
7. The Presidential Award for research was presented to Prof. W.M. Tilakaratne by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 27th July 2010for Scientific Research evaluated by peers and published in the Year 2003 in the International Scientific Journals cited in the Science citation IndexJ. Oral Pathol. Med 32:121 –123, 2003.
8. The Presidential Award for research was presented to Prof. W.M. Tilakaratne by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 27th July 2010for Scientific Research evaluated by peers and published in the Year 2004 in the International Scientific Journals cited in the Science citation Index J. Oral Maxillofac Surg 33:5012 –514, 2004 Oral Dis 10:240 –243, 2004.
9. The Presidential Award for research was presented to Prof. W.M. Tilakaratne by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 27th July 2010for Scientific Research evaluated by peers and published in the Year 2005 in the International Scientific Journals cited in the Science citation Index Oral Dis 11: 326 –329, 2005 and J Oral Pathol Med 34: 498 – 507, 2005.
10. The Presidential Award for research was presented to Prof. W.M. Tilakaratne by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa fon 27th July 2010 for Scientific Research evaluated by peers and published in the Year 2006 in the International Scientific Journals cited in the Science citation Index Oral Oncol 42: 831 –836, 2006, Brit J Cancer 95: 1396 –1403, 2006, J Oral Pathol Med 35: 61 –63, 2006, Oral Oncol 42: 561 –568, 2006 and Oral Dis 12: 67 –69, 2006.
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11. The Presidential Award for research was presented to Prof. U.B. Dissanayake by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 27th July 2010for Scientific Research evaluated by peers and published in the Year 2003 in the International Scientific Journals cited in the Science citation Index – Cell Proliferation 36: 255 – 264, 2003.
12. The Presidential Award for research was presented to Prof. U.B. Dissanayake by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 27th July 2010for Scientific Research evaluated by peers and published in the Year 2005 in the International Scientific Journals cited in the Science citation Index –Arch Histol Cytol 68: 185 – 192, 2005.
13. The Presidential Award for research was presented to Dr.(Ms) B.S.M.S. Siriwardena by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 27th July 2010 for Scientific Research evaluated by peers and published in the Year 2003 in the International Scientific Journals cited in the Science citation Index J Oral Pathol Med 2003, Vol 32, Iss 2, 121-123.
14. The Presidential Award for research was presented to Dr.(Ms) B.S.M.S. Siriwardena by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 27th July 2010for Scientific Research evaluated by peers and published in the Year 2004 in the International Scientific Journals cited in the Science citation Index Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2004, Vol 33, ISS 5, 512 - 514.
15. The Presidential Award for research was presented to Dr.(Ms) B.S.M.S. Siriwardena by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 27th July 2010for Scientific Research evaluated by peers and published in the Year 2006 in the International Scientific Journals cited in the Science citation Index Oral Oncol 2006, Vol 42, Iss 8, 831 - 836.
16. The Presidential Award for research was presented to Dr.(Ms) B.S.M.S. Siriwardena by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 27th July 2010for Scientific Research evaluated by peers and published in the Year 2006 in the International Scientific Journals cited in the Science citation Index Brit J Cancer 2006, Vol 95,Iss 10, 1396 - 1403.
18. Dr. Ms. J.A.C.K. Jayawardena was awarded the Commonwealth Fellowship and was trained at the Kings’ College, London, on E-learning in Dental Education.
19. Prof. J.U.Weerasinghe was awarded the title of Visiting Professor – PGIM at the Convocation held on 14.10.2010.
20. Dr. R.W. Pallegama was awarded the “IASP Developing Country Education Project Grant” of US $ 9600 by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) for a pain education project in Sri Lanka.
21 Dr. Ms. H.N.S. Soysa won the first place in the oral presentation competition – Unilever Hatton Awards – Senior Basic Research category at the IADR 2010 meeting held in Barcelona, Spain.
22. Dr. Ms. H.N.S. Soysa was awarded the IADR/Unilever Divisional Award Japanese Division (2010).
23. A team comprising both academic and non-academic staff participated at the Annual Staff Sports Competition 2010 and won the 2nd place in the Badminton Tournament.
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Outreach Activities
At the request of Mr. Pujitha Jayasundara, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Central Province), a mobile Health Clinic was held for Police Officers, their family members and Ranaviru Families in the Kandy District on 24.7.2010.
At the request of Mr. Waruna Madawanarachchi, Director/CEO, CIC Seeds Pvt. Ltd., a two- day Health Education Programme & Health Camp was held on 26th & 27th July 2010 for workers at CIC Seed Farm, Hingurakgoda.
Foreign Scholars/Visitors to the Faculty
The signing of an Agreement on Academic Cooperation between the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, and the Faculty of Dentistry, Hiroshima University, Japan, was held on 02nd March, 2010 at 11.00 am led by Prof. Takashi Takata, the Dean and Professor Fusanoria Nishimura, the Deputy Dean for International Affairs of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Hiroshima University, Japan.
The signing of the MoU between the Faculty of Dental Sciences and Tsurumi University was held on 14th May 2010 in the presence of the Dean/Dental and Professor Yamane – Director of Foreign Affairs of the Tsurumi University.
A delegation representing the Government of Japan visited the Faculty on 28th September 2010. A 12 member delegation including Professor Y. Yamada (Vice President – International Affairs) from the Niigata University, Japan, visited the University of Peradeniya from 4th – 10th December, 2010 to sign the MoU with respect to a sister link programme between the two Universities. Dr. Banneheka and Dr. K.S.N. Ariyasinghe coordinated the activities related to the visit. The MoU was signed on 6thDecember, 2010 at the Vice Chancellor’s Office, University of Peradeniya.
Other important events
Participation at Workshops/Seminars etc. by Non -Academic Staff - 2010
Mr. A.K. Suraweera, Staff Technical Officer, attended a workshop on “Occupational Health for Laboratory Technical staff” on 21st September 2010 conducted by the Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, in collaboration with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya.
Technical Officers, Mr. T.M.P.B. Tennakoon,and Ms. I. K. Rambukewela attended a workshop on “Occupational Health for Laboratory Technical staff ” on 21st September 2010conducted by the Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, in collaboration with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya.
Ms.Y.M. Udugama attended a two-day training programme for Stenographers/Typists and Telephone Operators on 25th and 26th November 2010 at the Senate Room of the University of Peradeniya. The programme was organized by the Corporate Management Division of the University of Peradeniya.
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A5 Faculty of Engineering (as reported by the Dean, Prof. S.B. Weerakoon)
1) General
The year 2010 marked the 60th anniversary of the Faculty of Engineering which was first established in Colombo in 1950. The Faculty celebrated its 60th anniversary through several events and activities spread throughout the year including a mega engineering exhibition in September 2010 and the releasing of a postage stamp.
The stipulated annual freshmen intake to the Faculty remained at 415, and the number actually registered was also 415. The Rules and Regulations of the undergraduate programme and the postgraduate programmes in the Faculty were revised and approved by the Senate. The revised regulations apply to the first year students of 2010 (E/09 batch) who commenced their academic programme in August 2010. The Faculty initiated the formulation of a postgraduate programme structure (4+1 programme structure) to facilitate selected undergraduates to undertake an extra year of study with the option of transferring a certain number of unused credits from their undergraduate programme in order to earn a masters degree. Research conducted by staff as well as student projects continued to receive recognition through awards and prizes at national competitions. Postgraduate study opportunities in the Faculty continued to expand. In the course of 2010, several Departments submitted self-assessment reports of their academic programmes to the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council. All Departments, Centres and Units continued their support of academic activities and services to the industial sector.
Faculty-industry relations continued to grow in 2010 as well. Many industries in the country participated enthusiastically in the engineering exhibition through sponsorships and industry stalls. A number of short courses were organized for industry personnel in addition to R&D, consultancy and testing services. The Engineering Design Centre has been the main link between the Faculty and the industry. The Industrial Training and Career Guidance Unit organized industrial training opportunities designed for undergraduates of the Faculty.
Also, the Faculty continued to organize national and international research symposia to exchange knowledge and foster research. The International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE 2010) was organized by the Department of Civil Engineering in collaboration with two other universities. Several research seminars were also held in collaboration with local and foreign universities and institutes.
The laboratory expansion project of the Department of Production Engineering was completed during the year. The construction of a building to house the Chemical and Process Engineering Department progressed well. A large number of refurbishment and renovation work was carried out in the Faculty to stage the exhibition. These included surfacing of the approach road to the Faculty and internal roads, repair and colour washing of the main corridors, installation of lamp posts along the approach road to the Faculty, the upgrading of laboratory infrastructure, and the renovation of two men’s toilets, etc.
The Faculty also concentrated on its outreach activities. For instance, the Kelani Saviya programme which was launched to train aspiring young Sri Lankans to be electricians was active in 2010 as well. Engineering Undergraduate Students continued to support underdeveloped schools in remote areas through the education programmes and infrastructure development activities.
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2) Administration
Prof. SB Weerakoon continued to serve as the Dean of the Faculty in 2010. The following members served as Heads of respective Departments: Prof. KDW Nandalal – Department of Civil Engineering Dr. M Sandirigama – Department of Computer Engineering Dr. NKBMP Nanayakkara – Department of Production Engineering Dr. M R Chandraratne – Department of Chemical & Process Engineering Dr. K A S Susantha - Department of Engineering Mathematics
The following members ended their service as Heads of the respective Departments during the year as indicated. Members who were re-appointed or newly appointed in place of vacancies created are also given.
Mr. SK Seneviratne served as the Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering until 31st October 2010. Prof. RK Leelananda was appointed to the post from 01st November 2010. Dr. JV Wijayakulasooriya served as the Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering until 10th October 2010. Dr. A Athputharajah was appointed to the post from 11th October 2010. Dr. KAS Susantha was re-appointed as the Head of the Department of Engineering Mathematics from 01st November 2010.
The following members served as the Directors of Units and Centres of the Faculty.
Dr. JV Wijayakulasooriya – Computing Centre Mr. WRMU Wickremasinghe – Industrial Training and Career Guidance Unit Dr. SD Dewasurendra – Centre for Engineering Research and Postgraduate Studies Mrs U Karunaratne – English Language Teaching Unit
The following members ended their service as Directors of the respective Units or Centres. Members who were re-appointed or newly appointed in place of vacancies created are also given.
Prof. SD Pathirana was re-appointed as the Director of the Engineering Workshop from 01st June 2010. Dr. Manjula Sandirigama served as the Acting Director of the Engineering Design Centre until 02nd April 2010. Mr. SB Wijekoon was appointed as the Acting Director from 01st May 2010 and then as the Part-Time Director from 01st November 2010. Dr. SG Abeyratne served as the Director of the Electronic Workshop until 31st August 2010. Prof. MARM Fernando was appointed to the post from 01st September 2010. Dr. AC Ratnaweera served as the Director of the Engineering Education Unit until 31st July 2010. Dr GBB Herath was appointed to the post from 01st August 2010. Dr. KBN Ratnayake served as the Director of the Internet and Communication Service Unit until 31st January 2010. Dr RG Ragel was appointed to the post from 01st February 2010.
Mr. HA Jayathilake continued to serve as the Assistant Registrar of the Faculty and Ms KAIS Ranasinghe continued as the Assistant Bursar. Ms K Dehigama served as the Senior Assistant Librarian of the Engineering Library in 2010.
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3) Academic Programme
3.1 Undergraduate Programme
The two semesters of the academic year were scheduled to contain 14 weeks each of teaching in order to accommodate a two-week long exhibition in September.
At the convocation held in February 2010, 359 students graduated with the Degree of Bachelor of the Science of Engineering.
Eventhoug the Faculty hoped to welcome by 17th May 2010 students who were selected on the GCE 2009 A/L examination, we were not able to do so due to the late release of cut-off marks by the UGC. Nevertheless, the Faculty initiated a vigorous programme to welcome the new students as early as possible. Thus, due to the untiring effort of all members of the Faculty, the new entrants were received on 22nd June 2010. Regular academic programmes for the new entrants as well as the seniors commenced on 16th August 2010.
The academic programmes in the Faculty progressed in spite of a brief interruption to the scheduled calendar caused by the closure of the Faculty from 18th October to 5th November due to a general strike staged by students demanding the release of five university students including one Engineering Faculty student who was in remand custody. The students were alleged to have been involved in blocking the motorcade of the Minister of Higher Education on the day the new Law Faculty of the University was declared open. Students had organized a protest at the main campus against the government’s proposal to establish private universities under the Ministry of Higher Education. The academic calendar was revised by postponing the scheduled timetable for 3 weeks, and altogether 14 weeks were provided to cover the course content for the rest of the semester.
The Faculty continued to administer teacher and course evaluation by students and the feedback was analyzed and used to improve the quality of teaching. Several Departments continued peer evaluation procedures as well.
3.2 Postgraduate Programme
At the convocation held in February 2010, eight students graduated with the Degree of Master of the Science of Engineering, two with the Degree of Master of Philosophy and two students received the PG Diploma in specialized fields of Engineering.
All the Departments conducted postgraduate programmes. The Centre for Engineering Research and Postgraduate Studies maintained records as usual. The Department of Civil Engineering enrolled 37 students for the postgraduate programme in Structural Engineering and 5 students for the postgraduate programme in Disaster Management. The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering enrolled 56 students for the postgraduate programme in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. One student registered for PhD, 07 for the MPhil and one student registered for PG Diploma.
4) Accreditation
During 2010, Departments of Chemical and Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Production Engineering submitted their self assessment reports to the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council.
The academic programme of the Department of Civil Engineering was reviewed by the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) accreditation to renew its accreditation by IESL.
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5) Graduate Employment
In the eighth week of the semester, many Departments held Career Day. On this day, interested parites from the industrial sector were invited to the Faculty and they interviewed prospective employees from the undergraduate group that was expected to graduate in 2010. This was a successful venture since many students secured jobs.
6) Cadre
6.1 Academic cadre
One Senior Lecturer and one Senior Teaching Assistant in the Department of Civil Engineering retired. One Lecturer (Probationary) in the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering and a Teaching Assistant in the Industrial Training and Career Guidance Unit resigned in 2010.
Although the Faculty Cadre as of January 2010 remained at 160, we feel the need for it to rise to 203 due to exigencies of the course unit system. However, by the end of 2010, the total academic cadre in active service was 97 since some of the members were on study, sabbatical, and other kinds of leave. The number physically present at the Faculty for academic activities was only 68 as of December 2010.
In 2010, the Faculty continued to experience difficulties in filling the cadre vacancies due to the lack of applications from qualified individuals. The failure of the University administration to arrange interviews in a timely manner has made recruitment even from among the suitable applicants nearly impossible. As has been the case for many years, the staff -student ratio of the Faculty remained above 1:20. Needless to say, all members of the teaching staff are heavily overloaded. The higher salaries and benefits offered by the industrial sector to fresh graduates make it difficult to recruit Probationary Lecturers. The Faculty continues to face difficulty in attracting and retaining qualified staff under the present conditions.
6.2 Non-Academic cadre
A large number of vacancies exist in the non-academic cadre of the Faculty. Some positions of specialized nature have not been filled due to various UGC circulars and the delay in University administration in addressing this issue.
7) Research and Dissemination of Knowledge
Faculty members engaged in research activities as usual in spite of their heavy teaching load. The student research projects were presented in several national and international conferences and symposia, university research sessions and received national level awards.
The Civil Engineering Research Exchange Symposium (CERES’10) organized by the Department of Civil Engineering was held on 27th February 2010 in the premises of the Faculty. In collaboration with two local and foreign universities, the Department of Civil Engineering organized the International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE 2010) which was held in Kandy in December 2010. The International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET 2010) which was organized largely by the members of the Facultry of Englineering was held in Kandy. It provided an opportunity to present research carried out at the Faculty. The IET Young Professional Annual Technical Conference was held at the Faculty with the participation of undergraduates of all the Engineering Faculties in Sri Lanka. The Faculty continued to organize activities, such as, workshops, seminars, short courses, laboratory training programmes and CPD programmes for industry personnel relating to the dissemination of knowledge. Several members of the Faculty delivered lectures and held
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discussions at a considerable number of government and private schools for the benefit of school children and teachers.
8. Awards
Prof. SB Weerakoon, Prof. KDW Nandalal, Dr. UR Ratnayake and Dr. GS Gurusinghe of the Civil Engineering Department, and Prof. EMN Ekanayake, Dr Aruna Gunawardena, Dr. A Atputharajah and Dr. Disala Uduwawela of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department received Presidential Awards for their publications in citation indexed journals. Dr. JJ Wijetunga received the NSF Research Award 2008 and a Commendation Certificate in the field of Engineering Science at the NSF Research Awards 2008.
At the 5th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS’10) held in December 2010, a group of students from the Department of Computer Engineering won the Best Paper Award in the fields of Information and Communication Technology and Social Transformation.
Furthermore, a team of Computer Engineering undergraduates won the second place at The Inter University Enterprise Mobility Software Development Competition held in December 2010 and organized jointly by the Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Center of Excellence for Mobile and Telecom (SLASSCOM) and Motorola Technologies Lanka (Pvt).
Mr. Chamila Ranasinghe received the IMechE Frederic Barnes Waldren prize for the best Mechancal Engineering undergraduate in the year 2010. Mr. Asela Uyanwaththa received the IMechE Project Prize for 2010 for his year project titled “Performance testing of a‘pendular’ type wave energy conversion device.” The winners of these IMechE awards are selected by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers- London (IMechE) from among all Engineering Faculties in the country offering IMechE accredited courses.
9) National Development
Several Faculty members were involved in National Development activities in 2010 as well. Many of them were engaged as consultants either directly or through the Engineering Design Centre in infrastructure development such as road development, transport planning, railway bridge assessments, manufacturing and software development, and water resources development. Several training programmes and CPD programmes were conducted for engineers and middle level technical officers by the Engineering Design Centre. Training programmes for electricians were conducted by the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department in collaboration with Kelani Cables Company Limited.
10) Staff Development
In 2010, several academic and non-academic staff members of the Faculty attended many staff development programmes, both local and overseas.
11) Infrastructure Development
The Faculty continued work related to the construction of the building to house the Chemical and Process Engineering Department which commenced in 2008. The men’s (student) toilet close to the Electrical Engineering Laboratory was renovated. The approach road and internal road of the Faculty was surfaced. The main corridor of the Faculty was color washed. The scarcity of capital funds hindered infrastructure development projects. The male-student toilet close to the Fluids Laboratory was renovated by the generous sponsorship of the alumni of the E-80 batch.
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12) Alumni Activities
As in the previous years, the Peradeniya Engineering Faculty Alumni Association (PEFAA) continued to work very closely with the Faculty and conducted many programmes for the benefit of the students as well as its members. The E/80 batch sponsored the renovation of the male- student toilet close to the Fluids Laboratory at a cost of about one million rupees. The Annual General Meeting of PEFAA was held in December 2010 and the executive committee for 2010/2011 was appointed. The felicitation of the service of the Dr. HHJ Keerthisena who retired in September after 43 years of service to the Faculty as an academic staff member was also held on the day of the Annual General Meeting of the PEFAA.
13) 60th Anniversary Celebrations
13.1 EngEx2010: Engineering Exhibition 2010
The Engineering Exhibition EngEx2010 was held at the Faculty from 17th to 22nd September 2010, and was ceremonially opened on 16th September. Thisd event marked the commemoration of six decades of service to the nation by the Faculty. His Excellency the Ambassador for Japan in Sri Lanka Mr. Kunio Takahashi was the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony. The mega exhibition, under the theme of “Engineering: The Future”, showcased many facets of engineering advancements through a wide range of exhibits by the students of the Faculty and an ensemble of industrialists and other organizations in the country. The Exhibition 2010 was a success and was attended by about hundred thousand visitors including small children. The exhibition was the attraction of undergraduates, school children, technical professionals, academics and the general public interested in getting to know science and technology applications in the world today. The exhibits prepared by the students of the Faculty were praised by the visitors. EngEx2010 Organizing Committee was chaired by Mr. SK Seneviratna. The exhibition would not have been successful without the commitment of various committees, the contribution and support by students, academic and non academic staff of the Faculty, the University administration, and the generous sponsorships by the industrial secotr. The main sponsor was the Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau and the daily sponsors covered the duration of the exhibition.
The Exhibition 2010 achieved the following:
• Dissemination of the knowledge of science and modern technology to school children and the public, and the stimulation of minds for technological innovation • Upgrading of the infrastructure in the Faculty and purchases of capital items, laboratory equipment and fabrications of various models • Promotion of relations with the industrial sector. • Publicity for the University of Peradeniya, and in particular, the Faculty of Engineering. There were special TV interviews, coverage at news telecasts, several newspaper articles, websites, etc. • Display of the creativity of our students, and provided a boost to their self-esteem and the community within the Faculty. • Reinforcing the unity and relationship among the academic/non-academic staff, and students. The exhibition provided an opportunity for the display of the talents of both students and academic/non-academic staff, and helped to develop better work attitudes and leadership skills.
13.2 Issuing of the Special Postage Stamp
A special postage stamp valued at Rs. 15 and carrying the front view of the Faculty administration building was issued by the Postal Department on 8th September 2010 to mark the
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60th Anniversary of the Faculty. The first day cover cancellation ceremony was organized by the PEFAA at the ICTAD Auditorium, Colombo 07.
13.3 Seminar on the 60th Birthday of the Faculty
A seminar was organized on 1st July 2010 to celebrate the establishment of the Faculty on July 01, 1950 as the first Engineering Faculty in the country under the then University of Ceylon. The main speaker at the seminar was Prof. Upali Kuruppu, a former academic staff member of the Faculty and a distinguished alumnus of the first batch of students admitted to the Faculty in 1950.
14) Other Activities
In the past, the Faculty has demonstrated its enthusiasm and ability to get involved in extra curricular activities on many occasions. The students of the Faculty organized several events to assist rural schools in the country. Among these, special mention must be made of the seminars organized on behalf of students preparing for the Ordinary Level examination in 2010. Students of the Faculty also renovated the library at the Ulpathagama Junior School in Hasalaka. As in previous years, a disproportionately higher percentage of Engineering students received University colours. The Sports council President was a student of the Faculty and the University Basket Ball, Table Tennis, Carrom and Swimming teams were captained by our students. The Faculty Arts Circle continues to come up with innovative ideas to introduce many musical and cultural programmes to University students including a programme at the Open Air Theatre of the University. Student societies of all the Departments carried out their usual programmes while initiating and continuing industrial relations through these activities.
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A6 Faculty of Medicine (as reported by the Dean, Dr. Gamini Buthpitiya)
The year under review, 2010, was a mixed one. The Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya achieved remarkable success in some areas and made no material progress in others.
Students
The students of the Faculty of Medicine achieved much during the year. In the Common Merit List of medical graduates passing out of all Universities, the first place was taken by one of our students. There were 04 among the first 10, 19 among the first 50 and 17 among the 51st to 100th. Following the strict enforcing of punishments for misbehavior during the previous year and a tremendous effort on the part of the staff, both Faculty and extended, the students’ discipline showed a remarkable improvement. Suffice it to say that there was no ragging in the Medical Faculty in the year 2010.
Overseas Students
The Faculty continued to register 12 overseas students annually for the MBBS programme. Over 50 students of overseas universities did elective clinical appointments in the year under review.
Staff
One of our staff members, Prof. S.A.M. Kularatne was awarded the CVCD Award for Excellence in Medicine and related fields for 2009/10. Prof. Malkanthi Chandrasekera and Prof. Neelakanthi Ratnatunga were promoted to the post of Senior Professor.
The following were promoted to Professor: Prof. M.D. Lamawansa Prof. Vajira Weerasinghe There was one promotion to the Grade of Associate Professor: Dr. Shirani Ranasinghe Three honorary Visiting Professors were appointed on a long-term basis: Professor Micheal Sedgwick, Prof. Lakshman Karalliyadde and Prof. Derrik Pounder.
The following received MDs with Board Certification: Dr. G.S.S.R. Dias Dr. Thilini Rajapakse Dr. Rasika Kotakadeniya Dr. H. Jayaweera Dr. Sulochana Wijetunga
Dr. Fazia Noordeen was awarded her PhD from the University of Adelaide and Dr. Ajith Sominanda was awarded his PhD from the University of Karolinske.
Endeavour Award 2010 awarded by the Australian Government to Dr. SB Adikari, Senior Lecturer.
Presidential awards for research publications international Journals: Dr. S. D. Dharmaratne Dr. A. Jayasinghe Dr. P.V.R. Kumarasiri
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Infrastructure
No material progress was made during the year under review with respect to infrastructure development. The work on the para-clinical building which was halted due to lack of funds the previous year remained so. On our part all due money was paid and we made all possible attempts to get a revised estimate for the building sent up to the Cabinet for approval. Work on the rainwater drainage system did not start till December, 2011. It is progressing rapidly. None of the buildings were flooded as usually happens due to the heavy rains, in January. A project to build and operate a Research and Services Laboratory with earned money has been submitted to the National Planning Commission. We hope this will be approved as we have in hand the entire cost for the building. Very little progress was made in upgrading the vast majority of temporary decrepit buildings. We hope to refurbish at low cost one of our lecture theatres during the year 2011. A request to buy an additional bus to the Faculty from earned money has still not been successful.
The Clinical Services
The Clinical Departments continued to provide excellent clinical care as in previous years. No progress was made with respect to obtaining beds in the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Specialized Children’s Hospital despite a Supreme Court Order instructing the Secretary, Ministry of Health, to allocate beds to the University Units. The extension to the Surgery ward remains stalled at the level of signing the MOU with the Ministry of Health. Despite this the Clinical Departments continued to provide excellent clinical care which serves the community and supports the Faculties research and teaching programs.
Curriculum & Teaching
The Consultants of the Ministry of Health at the Teaching Hospital, Kandy and the Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya, took an active interest in Faculty affairs and student discipline while continuing to shoulder the enormous teaching load they undertake. For this we are most grateful.
The entire curriculum, both clinical and non-clinical with all Rules governing it was finally approved by the Senate as one composite document. The document it self was presented to the Senate in electronic format. It is now available on our website. Credit allocation for clinical work has not been done as yet. We have credited the clinical work in raw hours only.
The student numbers remained still unwieldy at 1150. This is due to six batches being in the Faculty at any one time. Better synchronization with the A’ levels and less unrest in the University system is the only way out of this problem.
Postgraduate Training
Over 60 Postgraduates working for their MD degrees worked and trained in various Departments of the Faculty during the year under review.
Apart from this the Faculty of Medicine awarded one M.Phil degree. Our staff was actively involved in the programs of the PGIS in relation to the MSc. in (Medical) Microbiology and Biochemistry. Diploma courses were conducted in; i) Counseling ii) Forensic Medicine (for Lawyers) and iii) Exercise and Sports Science.
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Research
The enthusiasm for research, its quality and content showed marked improvement. We have a large notice board where publications by staff members in reputed international journals are displayed. We now need additional notice board space. While Toxicology, Toxinology, Neuro and Neurophysiology, Kidney diseases, infections and infestations, non communicable diseases remained the main areas of research, work continued to be done in many other areas also. A total of 19 articles were published in international refereed journals.
Outreach Programmes
An active outreach programme for A/L students and staff is run on a regular basis by the Department of Anatomy.
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A7 Faculty of Science (As reported by the Dean, Prof. S.H.P.P. Karunaratne)
Prof. S.H.P.P. Karunaratne was re-elected for the second term as Dean of the Faculty with effect from 27.04.2010 for a period of 3 years. He served as a Visiting Professor at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the U.K. from 26.09.2010 to 31.10.2010 and participated in a conference held in Gwalior, India in December. Ms. P.K. Herath continued as the Assistant Registrar of the Faculty. Mr. A.H.M.A. Abeyratne, Karyala Karya Sahayaka retired from the University service on 22.12.2010. The Faculty commenced its academic programmes on 30.08.2010 with the admission of 228 students for Physical Sciences, 136 for Biological Sciences, 47 for Computation and Management, 33 for Statistics & Operations Research bringing the total student population of new entrants to 444. The Faculty continued to offer several M.Sc. programmes and M.Phil./Ph.D. programmes through the Postgraduate Institute of Science. Most of the staff members continued with their research projects funded by both foreign and local grants. 120 students were awarded B.Sc degrees in Special Science (29 - 1st classes, 70 - 2nd Upper classes, 21 - 2nd Lower classes), 141 in General (3- 1st classes, 18 – 2nd Upper classes, 64 - 2nd Lower classes, 57 in Computation & Management (02 – 1st classes, 14 – 2nd Upper classes, 28 – 2nd Lower classes), 37 in Statistics and Operations Research (08 - 1st classes, 06 – 2nd Upper classes, 19 – 2nd Lower classes) and 36 in Applied Sciences (6 – 2nd Upper classes, 22 – 2nd Lower classes) degree programme at the General Convocation held on 1st March 2011.
Department of Botany
Dr. G.A.D. Perera continued to serve as the Head of the Department and the Chairperson of the Board of Study in Plant Sciences. Prof C.V.S. Gunatilleke retired from the service on 30.08.2010 while Prof. R.M.K. Abayagoonsekara retired on 30.09.2010. Ms. S.C.K. Rubasinghe, (Lecturer-Probationary) is continuing postgraduate studies at the University of Edingburgh, United Kingdom. Dr. P. Saravanakumar received the Endeavour Fellowship 2010 to spend his sabbatical leave in the James Cook University, Australia, while Dr. H.M.S.P.M. Weerasinghe received the Endeavour Fellowship 2010 to spend her sabbatical leave at the University of Bellarat, Australia. Prof. N.K.B. Adikaram and Prof. D.M.D. Yakandawala returned and resumed duties after their sabbatical leave. Dr. A.M. Karunaratne, Dr. M.D. Daundasekera and Prof. N.K.B. Adikaram received Presidential Research Awards for the years 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. Prof. I.A.U.N. Gunnatilleke, Prof. C.V.S. Gunetilleke, Prof. D.M.D. Yakandawala and Dr. G.A.D. Perera continued to work in the red-listing activities of the National Species Conservation Committee. Prof. I.A.U.N. Gunetilleke served as a member of the national MAB Committee of NSF and the Research Advisory committee of the Department of Wildlife conservation. Dr. Gehan Jayasuriya attended the International Conference: Seed Ecology III held at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA in August 2010.
Department of Chemistry
Prof. A. Wickramasinghe was appointed as the Head of the Department with effect from 16.04.2010 for a period of three years. Presidential Research Awards were received for the years 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 by Prof. O.A. Ileperuma, Prof. A. Wickramasinghe, Prof. B.M.R. Bandara, Prof. R.M.G. Rajapakse, Dr. S.V.R. Weerasooriya and Dr. W.M.A.T. Bandara.
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An International Symposium focusing on Natural Products Chemistry and its contribution to the economy, environment and social wellbeing was held to felicitate Prof. V. Kumar and Prof. N.S. Kumar on 26th June, 2010. Prof. O.A. Ileperuma continued to serve as the Editor-in-Chief of the Ceylon Journal of Science (Physical Sciences). Prof. N.L.V.V. Karunaratne continued serving as the Science Team Leader at the SLINTEC (Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology). Prof. Namal Priyantha assumed duties as the Director of the Centre for Environmental Studies of University of Peradeniya with effect from 1st December, 2010 for a period of three years while he continued to serve as the Co- ordinator of the Applied Sciences Degree Programme of the Faculty of Science. Prof. D.N. Karunaratne served as a Deputy Director/ CDCE until August 2010. She was appointed as a Visiting Scientist at the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada, from August 2010 to November 2010. Dr. Rohan Weerasooriya was appointed as the Director of the Science Industrial Interaction Cell with effect from 1st August, 2010 for a period of three years. Prof. BMR Bandara continued serving as the Chairman of Board of Study in Chemical Sciences, PGIS. Prof. A.D.L.C. Perera served as the Chairman, Faulty Research Committee until 01.06.2010 and continued serving as the President of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya. She returned after spending her vacation leave at the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland, for a period of three months from June-August.
Department of Geology
Dr. H.M.T.G.A. Pitawala assumed duties with effect from 2nd July, 2010 as Head of the Department for a period of three years. Prof. K. Dahanayake retired from the University service on 30th September 2010. Dr. R.L.R. Chandrajith was promoted to the post of Professor in Geology on merit in the Department of the Geology with effect from 11.09.2008. He attended two international meetings: a meeting on Micro analytical techniques based on nuclear spectrometry for environmental Monitoring and Material studies held at the International Atomic Energy Authority, Vienna, Austria, in May 2010 and a meeting on “Collaborative Research as an Integrative Tool for Strengthening Science and Technology in South Asia” in Kathmandu, Nepal in November, 2010. Dr. Jagath Gunathilake attended the MAP Asia 2010 Conference held in Malaysia in November, 2010.
Department of Mathematics
Dr. W.B. Daundasekara completed his term as the Head of the Department on 24-09-2010 and Dr. H.M. Nasir was appointed as the Head with effect from 25-09-2010 for a period of 3 years. Mr. D.M. Samaratunga resumed duties on 27-09-2010 after completing his Ph.D studies at the Wayne State University, U.S.A. Dr. H.M. Nasir attended the International Conference on Analysis and Application ICCA 2010 held at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman in January and the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mathematics and Computer Applications held in India in December 2010.
Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Dr. P. Samaraweera continued to serve as the Head of the Department. Dr. S.D.S.S. Sooriyapathirana resumed duties after completing his Ph.D. at the Michigan State University, USA, in March 2010. Dr. R.G.S.C. Rajapakse completed a short-term Postdoctoral Fellowship in Hokkaido University, Japan from August – November, 2010.
Department of Physics
Dr. N.F. Hettiareachchi continued to serve as the Head of the Department during the year 2010.
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Dr. J.P. Liyanage joined the Department on 30 August 2010 as a Senior Lecturer Grade II. Professor M.A.K.L. Dissanayake served as a member of the National Task Force on Development of the Five Year Strategic Plan for Science and Technology, and continued as the National Point of Contact (NPC) of the Asian Physics, Education Network (ASPEN). He was awarded the CVCD Research Excellence Award in 2010. Prof. M.A.K.L. Dissanayake retired from the University service on 30th September 2010. Prof. K. Premaratne was appointed as the Deputy Vice-chancellor, University of Peradeniya, from 01 February, 2010. Prof. B.S.B. Karunaratne continued to serve as the Director of the Post Graduate Institute of Science (PGIS). He also served as a member of the Board of Management of the Industrial Technology Institute (ITI), Sri Lanka. Prof. M.A. Careem returned on 17 July, 2010 and resumed duties, after his sabbatical leave first at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden and then at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Dr. R.L. Wijayawardena was appointed as a Board Member of the Atomic Energy Authority (AEA) from May 2010. Dr. V. Sivakumar continued to serve as the Chairman Board of Study in Physics. Dr. P. Ekanayake was on sabbatical leave from 01 July, 2010 and Dr. R.L.N. Chandrakanthi was on sabbatical leave from 26 December 2010 at the University of Brunei, Darussalam. Dr. P.W.S.K. Bandaranayake was on sabbatical leave from 02 January 2010. The research programmes in the areas of Solid State Ionics, Semiconductors and Ceramics sponsored by the International Programme in Physical Sciences (IPPS), Uppsala, Sweden, were continued in collaboration with Universities in Sweden and Denmark. Prof. M.A.K.L. Dissanayake participated and presented research papers at the NOPT Conference in Singapore, in February and 12th Asia Solid State Ionics Conference in Wuhan, China, in May. He also made a two week research visit to Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg. Sweden, in June. Prof. M.A. Careem participated in the International Conference on Functional Material and Devices held during 13-17 June 2010 at Terangganu, Malaysia.
Department of Statistics & Computer Science
Dr. S.R. Kodituwakku was reappointed as the Head of the Department and was promoted to the grade of Associate Professor in Computer Science with effect from 01/09/2008. He continued to serve as the chairman of the Board of study in Statistics & Computer Science. Mr. B. Giritharan resigned from the post of probationary lecturer. Mr. W.A.L. Premaratne, Mr. S.P. Abeysundara, Mr. U.H.G.R.D. Nawarathna, Mr. M. J. Kumara and Mr. M.I.M. Fazeen continued to follow their postgraduate studies in the USA., while Mr. P.M.S. Ruwan and Mr. Y.M.K.G. Yapa Bandara continued their Ph.D. studies in Germany and Ireland respectively.
Department of Zoology
Prof. S.H.P.P. Karunaratne was re-elected for a second term as the Dean of the Faculty from April 2010. Prof. (Mrs.) J. P. Edirisinghe resigned from the Headship with effect from 31 January 2010. She was appointed as the Chairman, Faulty Research Committee, with effect from 01.06.2010 and continued to serve as Editor-in-Chief of the Ceylon Journal of Science (Biological Sciences). Prof. K. B. Ranawana was appointed as the Head of the Department with effect from 1stFebruary, 2010 for a period of three years. Dr. M. Meegaskumbura was appointed to the post of Senior Lecturer (Grade II) with effect from 27.03.2010 while Mrs. T.C. Weeraratne was appointed to the post of Probationary lecturer with effect from 21.06.2010. Four members of the academic staff of the Department were on overseas study leave during the year 2010: Mrs. W.A.P.P. de Silva Ms. U. Samarakoon, Mr. C. Wijesundara in the U.S.A. and Mr. R. Somaweera in Australia.
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Prof. S.H.P.P. Karunaratne, Prof. J.P Edirisinghe, Prof. K. B. Ranawana and Dr. M. Meegaskumbura received Presidential Research Awards for the years 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. Science Education Unit (SEU)
Dr. A.A.S. Perera continued as the Director of the SEU.
A two-day G.C.E. (A/L) and G.C.E. (O/L) Science Camp was conducted at the Poramadulla Central College in February 2010. The camp consisted of lectures, discussions, lecture demonstrations, practical sessions and popular “Chemistry Magic” Programme. This was funded by the IRQUE Project. The SEU assisted some schools in the organization of their Science Day Programmes and coordinated visits by school children to the Faculty. The SEU also assisted in the organization of the activities of the Communities for Peace (C4P) Programme of the UNDP.
The SEU received the following text books to be considered for publication: Measurements and errors in Chemical Analysis by Prof. N. Priyantha, Introduction to Computers by Prof. S.R. Koddituwakku, Introduction to Programming by Prof. S.R. Koddituwakku, Introduction to Computer Applications by Prof. S.R. Koddituwakku.
English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU)
Ms. A. Vidanapathirana continued as the coordinator ELTU/Science for the year 2010. The placement test for the 2010/2011 batch was held on 1st July, 2010 and the intensive course commenced on 2nd July and continued till 20th August 2010. The variety entertainment was held on 18th August 2010 at the Faculty Common Room.
Mr. A. Premachandra (Laborer-Senior Grade) retired after serving the ELTU/Science for 35 years on 25th December 2010.
Mrs. D.M.R.L. Dissanayake (Typist(English) Gr. II) was transferred to the ELTU/Science with effect from 1st April 2010.
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A8 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science (as reported by the Dean, Prof. P. Abeyanayake)
1. General Report
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FVMAS) comprises five academic Departments namely, Basic Veterinary Sciences (BVS), Veterinary Pathobiology (VPB), Veterinary Public Health & Pharmacology (VPHP), Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) and Farm Animal Production & Health (FAPH). The Heads of Departments namely Dr. D M S Munasinghe (D-BVS), Dr. G S P de S Gunawardena (D-VPB), Prof. I D Silva (D-VCS) and Dr. P G A Pushpakumara (D-FAPH) continued to serve throughout the year while Dr. N K Jayasekara (D-VPHP) was appointed to the D-VPHP in April 2010.
2. Academic Programme
2.1. Undergraduate Programme
The internal backlog is almost cleared now. Accordingly, only five batches were available for the four yearBVSc course. Two batches, Batch 2003/04 & 2004/05, will receive their Degrees at the General Convocation 2010.
2.2. Veterinary Curriculum
The Veterinary Curriculum was revised during last three years. Accordingly, BVSc Curriculum was amended to suit the course unit system whichis of five year duration, and to emphasize clinical and practical teaching.
The amended curriculum has been accepted by the Faculty Board, ADPC, the Senate, theCouncil of the University of Peradeniya and the Standing Committee of the Agriculture & Veterinary Science of the University Grants Commission. Currently the Faculty is awaiting acceptance by the University Grants Commission for implementation.
2.2. Master of Veterinary Science Programme (MVSc)
The second batch of 25 students of the MVSc programme who commenced in 2008 in four study Programmes namely Diagnostic Veterinary Medicine, Animal Reproduction, Poultry Health & Management and Veterinary Public Health are now in their second year working on the assigned research projects. The Directed Study Programmes of 24 out of 25 candidates are in progress while one candidate has completed the study programme.
The Detailed Syllabi of the MVSc (Wildlife Health & Conservation) are in progress.
2.3. Research Degrees
Several MPhil Programmes and one PhD programme are in progress. Inaddition to local training, one candidate was given short-term overseas training at the Center of Coastal Health, Vancouver, Canada. The majority of these programmes are linked with agencies the Faculty including Department of Wildlife Conservation, Elephant Orphanage, and Department of Animal Production & Health. Links with foreign universities include University of Utrecht, Royal Veterinary College, Chiang Mai University, University of Calgary, Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Center and the University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
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2.4. Master of Veterinary Science – Distant Learning
• Seven candidates continued their MVSc Distant Learning study programme which is a Commonwealth Scholarship scheme linked with the Royal Veterinary College, London. • Two academic staff members are now following the MVM-MPH (Biosecurity) programme which is funded by the World Bank.
3. Staff Development
Two staff members returned to the Faculty on completion of overseas study programmes leading to the PhD.
4. Book Publications:
• Proceedings of the Symposium on ‘Zoonotic and Emerging Zoonotic Diseases and their Prevention in SAARC Region’. • A monograph on Clinical Hematology and Veterinary Diagnostic Techniques. (ISBN 9789555891431).
5. Awards Received
• Presidential Awards for Research for the years 2006, 2005, 2004 & 2003 were awarded on 27th July 2010
• NSF Research Award: Certificate of commendation awarded on 16th November 2010 to Dr. DRA Dissanayake for research carried in the field of health sciences on the project “Determination of core lipo-polysaccharide of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli and their immunogenicity” under the NSF Research Grant scheme.
• Dr. Basil Alexander, Department of Farm Animal Production and Health, has been recognized as the Prestigious Author in the Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology for the year 2010 with a total scientific credit of 650 (325 X Number of citations). This award was made by OMICS Publishing Group for the advancement of science and technology.
6. Laboratory Development
• The Sri Lanka Accreditation Board requires that the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Laboratory (FSQAL) comply with the accreditation criteria for testing laboratories as given in ISO 17025 standards. Accordingly, FSQAL was granted accreditation on 15th September 2010 and has thus become the first Sri Lankan University laboratory to be granted with accreditation.
• The Food Microbiology Laboratory in the Department of Veterinary Public Health and Pharmacology Actively participated in External Quality Assurance System 2010 conducted by the World Health Origination Global Foodborne Infections Network (GFN).
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7. Outreach Activities
• Seminar on ‘Veterinary Diagnostic Techniques’ for the benefit of Government Medical Laboratory Technologists. • Stall at ‘Deyata Kirula’ Exhibition held at Pallekale. • Stall at Agri Livestock & Fisheries SMEDEX Exhibition held at the BMICH, Colombo. • Training of Technical Staff in the Faculty of Livestock Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University, on ‘Laboratory Management & Analytical Techniques. • Establishment of diagnosis services for Leptospirosis and Rickettsiosis in clinically suspected patients in government hospitals in the Central Province. • Participation in “Madarata Navodaya” Exhibition held in Kandy. • Conducted an in-house training programme for the aquaculturists of the Battuluoya Shrimp Farm monitoring and extension unit on the use of polymerase chain reaction in the diagnosis of shrimp diseases. • Investigation on fish mortalities in Alugalge and Sevanagala Lakes in response to a request made by the National Aquaculture Development authority of Sri Lanka. • Routine monitoring of fish health in Kandy Lake by the Centre for Aquatic Animal Disease Diagnosis and Research. • Participation at NAQDA technical advisory committee meetings. • Participation at meetings held at NAQDA with regard to New Australian Regulation on imports of live ornamental fish. • A Training Programme on “Animal in Conflict with Humane and Proposed Solutions” was held on 4-5th December 2010 at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Science. Trained 30 villagers from the village of Yapamma, Badulla District. This training programme was conducted by the Department of Veterinary Clinical Science. • Training of Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka President’s Security Division dog handlers. • Participation at the annual “Perahera’ for animal tranquilization.
8. Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH)
The VTH provided healthcare for pet and wild animals on a 24-hour basis including weekends and public holidays. This teaching facility has provided curative services to 11,103 animal patients with medical conditions and 3895 patients with surgical conditions during the year 2010. Furthermore, the Diagnostic Laboratory has handled 2022 samples and the radiology unit, which is equipped with X-ray and ultrasound scanning facilities, has examined 1986 animal patients. A total of 2400 animals including dogs, cats and a few other species have been vaccinated against rabies. Furthermore, 1762 dogs were immunized against Parvo and 1855 against Distemper, Hepatitis & Leptospirosis (DHL).
10. Industrial Relations
Relations with the industrial sector were coordinated by the Veterinary Medical Education Unit of the Faculty. Many batches of students were given the opportunity to spend short study durations in industries. Such links have generated many student projects based on diverse aspects relating to the profession of veterinary science.
In addition to its teaching and training commitments in undergraduate programs, the Department of Farm Animal Production and Health was actively engaged in research and
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outreach activities. As in the previous years, the Department offered consultation services to the NLDB, the Police Mounted Division and the Turf Club of Nuwara Eliya. The Farm Animal Medicine Division of the Department has become widely recognized as a referral centre among field veterinarians, and consequently, they were referred or attended to a large number of field cases on request. The Mobile Ambulatory Hospital of the Department has treated 280 field cases during the year 2010 and the number of cases treated at the Department has gone up from 353 in 2009 to 869 in 2010. This upward trend is due primarily to the commitment shown by the staff of the Department, the quality of the service provided and the uninterrupted service rendered to livestock farmers.
11. Dissemination of Knowledge
Workshops Hosted at the Faculty
• ‘Implementing the guidelines for Regional Procurement Committee’ • ‘Spatial Analysis of Disease Data’ by Teasedale Corti Programme • ‘Fifth course of Health & Anesthesia on Captive Elephants’. • ‘IT Based Syndromic Disease Surveillance’ by Teasedale Corti Programme • ‘Basic Health Care and Management in Asian Elephant’ by EU Asia link Programme • ‘Review on undergraduate Training Programme in Poultry Health & Management’
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A9 PG Institutes
A9.1 Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA) (as reported by the Director, Prof. A.L.T. Perera)
Prof. A.L.T. Perera continued as the Director of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA) during 2010. Ms. S. Herath joined the Institute as the Deputy Registrar in November 2010. Ms. M.S. Ranasinghe, Mr. C.M. Wanniarachchi and Ms. I. Mudannayake continued their services as the Asst. Registrar, Senior Asst. Bursar and Senior Asst. Librarian respectively. Dr. S. Illangantilake was appointed on 15th November 2010 as the Senior Visiting Fellow on assignment basis, among other duties, to establish local and international linkages.
Student Enrolment: In 2010/2011, a total of 478 students enrolled for various programmes of study. Among them, 342 students registered for the M.Sc. Degree Programmes, 57 for MBA, 35 for M.Phil, 10 for the Ph.D. Degree, 28 for the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics and 6 students on casual basis.
Two foreign students registered at the PGIA during 2010, namely, Ms. Kathy Soe from Myanmar and Mr. T. Ahamed from Bangladesh, both reading for the Ph.D. by Research under the Boards of Study in Plant Protection and Crop Science respectively.
New Degree Programmes: In 2010, the Boards of Study in Crop Science initiated work on formulating two new M.Sc. Degree programmes, namely, M.Sc. in Horticulture and in Plantation Management.
New Courses: A new course titled “Crop Simulation Modeling” from the Boards of Study in Crop Science was approved by the Senate. Another 03 Crop based courses, especially designed for non-agriculture graduates, namely, Tropical Field Crop Production, Production Horticulture and Plantation Crop Production are being developed. The Boards of Study in Food Science & Technology has introduced a new course titled “Customer Driven Food Product Development”.
Evaluation Scheme: In order to ensure that both the teachers and students achieve the highest possible standards in teaching, learning and research, the following steps were introduced as evaluation measures: a) Recording student attendance at lectures and at examinations. b) Conducting course/teacher evaluations at the end of each course. c) Selection of external examiners for thesis evaluation by the Boards of Study.
Examination Procedure - New Format for the Comprehensive Examination: A new format for assessment at the Comprehensive Examinations was introduced by the Boards of Study in Crop Science and it was adopted by all the Boards with the objective of making the evaluation process more objective and independent.
PGIA Congress: The 22nd Annual Congress of the Institute was held on 25th& 26th November 2010. Dr. W.M.T. Madhujith, Senior Lecturer from the Boards of Study in Food Science & Technology coordinated the event. Of the 48 presentations categorized into nine different sessions made at this Congress (37 research presentations and 11 poster presentations), eight were from India, Pakistan and Spain.
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The award for the Overall Best Research Paper was won by Dr. C.K. Beneragama and Dr. K. Goto (Obihiro University). The research paper was titled “Chlorophyll a: b Ratio Increases Under Low-light in ‘Shade-tolerant’ Euglena gracilis” Dr. A.W.R. Joachim Memorial Award: Ms. R.M.L.K. Ratnayake with the highest GPA of 3.99 from the Boards of Study in Agricultural Biology won the award for 2010.
Research Facilitation Fund: This research fund was initiated during 2009 and the following Ph.D. students were funded:
Student Boards of Research Title Study
1. Ms. R.P. Hettiarachchi Soil Science Biofilm biofertilizers for improved plant growth and soil health of rubber nurseries and plantations. 2. Ms.W.M.G.D. - do - Evaluation of accumulation in surface and Wijesundera shallow ground water, soils and plants by toxic elements and plant nutrients, due to application of fertilizer and land use in the tank cascade systems of dry zone of Sri Lanka. 3. Mr. H.M.M.S. Seneviratne Plant Protection Removal of Cadmium iron in drinking and irrigation water using rice hull.
4. Ms. R.S.A. Priyadarshani - do - Identification of microbial contribution towards Cadmium accumulation and ascertain bioremediation to remove elevated levels of cadmium from contaminated soil and water in North Central Province of Sri Lanka.
Computer Unit: The IT facilities which were expanded and upgraded recently include the latest software for teaching and research purposes. The Computer Unit is also initiating the framework for conducting courses on e-Learning. In 2010, twelve LCD computers were purchased and initiatives were taken to purchase a modern virus guard.
Electronic ID card system that can be used to access the Computer Unit and the PGIA Library with ease was introduced to students in the Institute.
PGIA Agriculture Library: Registered users of the Library comprised of 235 academic staff members, 906 PGIA students and 651 students of the Faculty of Agriculture. The Library has a total collection of 41,964 books and bound volumes of periodicals as of 31st December 2010.
Seminars, Workshops, Training and other programs: During 2010, a total of 28 Seminars were held at the Institute, of which 26 were research seminars conducted by the PGIA research students. Also, 04 workshops, 01 conference and 03 short courses were held during 2010.
Donation of Equipment to the University Health Centre: A donation of equipment worth Rs. 49,971/- was presented to the University Health Centre in 2010. Unutilized accumulated health fees of PGIA students were used to purchase this donation.
Corporate Plan
The Corporate Plan of the Institute for 2010-2019 was submitted to the Board of Management for approval.
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Workshops/ Seminars
Conducted in the Institute No. of Participants Seminars 28 1500 Workshops 04 130 Conferences 01 550 Short Courses 03 70
Short Courses
No. of Title Date/s Participants Short Course on Social Research Process 30 June 28 - July 03 Short Course on Categorical Data Analysis 21 Sept. 13 - 17 Short Course on Multivariate Methods 19 Oct. 11 - 15
Number of Registered Students by Boards of Study - 2010
Board of Study M.Sc. MBA M.Phil. Ph.D. Diploma Total M F M F M F M F M F M F Agricultural Biology 05 07 ------05 07 Agricultural Economics 14 15 - - 02 - - - - - 16 15 Agricultural Engineering 30 10 - - 03 08 03 - - - 36 18 Agricultural Extension 27 23 - - 04 04 01 - - - 32 27 Animal Science 24 31 - - 03 - - - - - 27 31 Bio-Statistics 14 06 - - - 02 - - 12 16 26 24 Business Administration - - 28 29 - - 01 - - - 29 29 Crop Science 15 27 - - - 02 01 - - - 16 29 Food Sc. & Technology 18 31 - - 02 03 - 01 - - 20 35 Plant Protection 09 25 - - 01 01 02 - - - 12 26 Soil Science 06 05 - - - - 01 - - - 07 05 Casual ------05 01 Total 162 180 28 29 15 20 09 01 12 16 231 247
Postgraduate Degrees Completed by the Boards of Study during the Year 2010
M.Sc. MBA M.Phil. Ph.D. Diploma Total Board of Study M F M F M F M F M F M F Agricultural Biology 03 03 ------01 03 04 Agricultural Economics 09 08 - - 01 - - - 02 03 12 11 Agricultural Engineering 13 04 - - 02 01 - - - - 15 05 Agricultural Extension 20 28 - - 01 03 01 - 01 02 23 33 Animal Science 20 10 - - 02 03 - - 01 - 23 13 Bio-Statistics 03 05 - - 01 01 - - 06 11 10 17 Business Administration - - 14 09 - - - - 01 - 15 09 Crop Science 15 21 - - - 02 01 01 02 - 18 24 Food Sc. & Technology 06 20 - - - 02 - - 01 03 07 25 Plant Protection 08 09 - - - 01 - 01 - - 08 11 Soil Science 01 03 - - - 01 - - - - 01 04 Total 98 111 14 09 07 14 02 02 14 20 135 156
M - Male F - Female
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A9.2 Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS) (as reported by the Director, Prof. B.S.B. Karunaratne)
Prof. B S B Krunaratne continued as the Director of the Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS) during 2010. Mrs. W M D P Madawala Hulugalla, Mr. Mahesh Iddawela and Dr. N.C. Bandara continued in their respective posts as Senior Asst. Registrar, Senior Asst. Bursar, and the Programme Coordinator.
Nine M.Sc. programmes with a total of 301 students commenced on 31.12.2010. In addition, 20 new M. Phil students were enrolled during the year. Seven Ph.D students, 11 M.Phil students, 138 M.Sc. students and 119 Postgraduate Diploma students graduated in 2010. Mr. K Velauthamurthy (Prof. R M G Rajapakse & Prof. H M N Bandara), Mr. R G U Jayalal (Dr. S Wijesundara & Mr. P Wolseley), Mr. T M W J Bandara (Prof. M A K L Dissanayake & Prof. B E Mellandar), Mr. M I M Jafeen (Prof. M A Careem & Prof. M A K L Dissanayake), Mr. A M D B Senevirathna (Dr. N D Fernandopulle, Dr. P Samaraweera & Prof. S Jayasinghe), Ms. W W M A B Mannapperuma (Dr. D R I B Werellagama, Dr. (Mrs.) C L Abayasekara & Dr. G B B Herath) & Ms. G D Sinniah (Prof. N K B Adikaram & Dr. (Mrs.) C L Abayasekara), were awarded the Ph.D Degree through the Boards of Studies in Chemical Science, Physics, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Plant Sciences respectively. The names of the supervisor/s are given in brackets.
Prof. Vasantha Amarakoon, Director, NYS Centre for Advanced Ceramic Technology (CACT) of Alfred University, USA, delivered a lecture on Nanoceramics for Solid States Lighting Applications to the MSc students and undergraduates in Physics, Chemistry and Nanoscience and Nanotechnolgy on 4th January 2010. Prof. Robin Pollard, President of the Monash University in Malaysia visited the PGIS in October 2010 to discuss possible collaborations. Prof. Tomonori Kawakami of the Department of Environmental Engineering, Toyama Prefectural University, Japan, visited the PGIS in October 2010 to discuss the possibility of organizing an international symposium on sustainable use of water. Prof. Fumihiko Imamura and his research group of Tohoku University, Japan conducted a one-day Workshop on “Practical Community countermeasures for Tsunami and Earthquake Disaster Risk Reduction, Knowing the risk, taking action to mitigate, and living with risk” for M.Sc students in the Disaster Management programme on 28th October, 2010. Dr. Sivananthan Sarasandarajah, Medical Physicist, RAH Cancer Centre, The University of Adelaide, visited the Institute on 03.12.2010 and discussed with the Director about the M.Sc. programme in Medical Physics.
The new fully equipped GIS laboratory in the new building of the PGIS was opened in November, 2010. A Health Camp was organized by the PGIS for its staff and the University community. A total of 170 participated in this health camp. The Health Camp was followed by a key note lecture delivered by Prof. V L.U. Ilangasekera, Consultant at the Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya.
A total of 20 activities of national importance (workshops, short courses, conferences, Symposia etc) were conducted successfully during 2010 from which 1085 participants with different backgrounds benefited. Of these, 6 Short Courses were on GIS & Applications (167 participants); 3 Advanced Short Courses on GIS & Applications (51 participants), an Intensive Course on Applied epidemiology (50 participants) and the 5th Short course on Health and Anesthesia in Captive Elephants (63 participants).
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Workshops / Seminars – 2010
Number Number of Participants Seminars - - Workshops 3 223 Conferences 1 81 Symposiums - - Link programmes - - Training programmes 3 402 Short Courses 11 331 Certificate Courses 2 48
Short Courses – 2010
Event No. of Date(s) Participants 1. 24th Short Course on GIS & Applications 33 5 - 10 Jan 2. 25th Short Course on GIS & Applications 39 9 - 14 March 3. Intensive Course on Applied Epidemiology 50 12 - 14 March 4. 26th Short Course on GIS & Applications 22 30 March - 4 April 5. 4th Advanced Short Course on GIS & Applications 12 24 - 29 April 6. 27th Short Course on GIS & Applications 33 28 June - 3 July 7. 5th SC/ Health and Anesthesia in Captive Elephants 63 3 July 8. 28th Short Course on GIS & Applications 18 23 - 28 Aug 9. 5th Advanced Short Course on GIS & Applications 15 6 - 11 Sep 10. 29th Short Course on GIS & Applications 22 18 - 23 Oct 11. 6th Advanced Short Course on GIS & Applications 24 15 - 20 Nov
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Appendix B – Main Centres of the University
B 1 Agribusiness Centre (as reported by the Director, Dr. K.A.S.S. Kodithuwakku)
Introduction
The Faculty of Agriculture which has an annual undergraduate intake of 200 has since 1947 grown from meager beginnings. Today it has eight Departments of Study and about 100 academic staff members with postgraduate qualifications associated with an active research, teaching and outreach programme. Graduates in Agriculture obtain employment in a wide range of organizations as well as in a wide spectrum of job categories. The future quality and appropriateness of the undergraduate training programme must be ensured through appropriate management structures to enable the Faculty of Agriculture and the University to deal with the challenges that are now at our door step. This depends on the quality and the strength of the links developed with industry and other stakeholder organizations. Thus, the Faculty was in need of an independent unit to undertake this vital task. Consequently, the Agribusiness Centre (AbC) was established in November 1997 with the following aims:
Aims of the AbC
The Agribusiness Centre was established with the main aim of using efficiently and effectively the underutilized expertise of the academic community by making formal arrangements within the University system, so that the academic community could carry out multi-disciplinary applied research, training and consultancy services, which would also enable the Faculty to have the required curricula changes, make appropriate teaching programs that are externally valid and provide research and work study opportunities for undergraduates so as to meet future challenges. Other aims of establishing this centre were to strengthen the linkages between the University and the private and public sector organizations, to orient undergraduates and postgraduate students to cater to the needs of the private sector, to relate University based training, research and development and consultancy services to the national needs including those of the industry, and eventually to encourage the Faculty to work with the community and the industrial sector.
Objectives
Agribusiness Outreach Work • Establish and run business counseling services for all individual entrepreneurs, groups and associated service organizations • Design and run demand-driven training programmes for trainers and entrepreneurs (agricultural and nonagricultural) • Liaise with other organizations to improve agribusiness service delivery systems • Provide training opportunities for young persons to identify business ideas and develop these into actual enterprises
Training & Career Development
• Provide training and work experience to undergraduates in order to develop entrepreneurial skills • Help undergraduates to develop business ideas to transform these into actual enterprises and thus provide opportunities for self help projects • Find placement for students for their final year projects • Find part time training opportunities for future sandwich programmes for undergraduates • Undertake research on career placement and development of agriculture graduates
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• Maintain a database of all graduates of the Faculty in collaboration with Dean’s Office to track their career mobility • Teach agriculture students the basics of industrial relations and career development skills • Provide feedback to the TMU and CDC to make appropriate changes in their programmes to improve the quality of the B.Sc (Agric) curriculum • Develop a positive attitude among youth and the larger community about entrepreneurship
Research • Undertake research in collaboration with both international and local institutions and study programmes beneficial to students, the Faculty, and the country as a whole.
Management of the Centre
The AbC is managed by Management and Coordinating Committees chaired by the Dean/Faculty of Agriculture. The Centre is headed by a Director.
The management committee consists of representatives from the following institutions: • Central Bank of Sri Lanka • Export Agriculture Division, EDB • Industrial Development Board • National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka. • Central Province Women's Chamber of Commerce • Sarvodaya • Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya. • Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture • Coordinating committee members comprising representatives from all the study Departments of the Faculty of Agriculture
Training /Awareness programmes conducted
The training programme in Statistics for NARA Officers (CENAEA) funded by the FAO/CIDA from 8-12 March 2010 was conducted by a team from the Faculty of Agriculture. This training programme was coordinated by Prof. S. Samitha.
Research Activities
A proposal for a research grant by GTZ titled “Do locals’ expectation of Peace/Wellbeing Match the External Intervention towards post-conflict recovery; A quantitative Analysis of the Development Need Gap” and submitted by the academic staff attached to the Department of Agricultural Economics & Business Management was approved. The research was coordinated by Mr. Pahan Prasada of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Business Management. Assistance was provided by Dr. D N Jayatissa, Department of Agricultural Engineering, to repair the Control Panel of the Incubator on a request made by Mr. H A Rathnawardena.
Contributions to the development of the Faculty
Sponsorship for PGIA annual congress through research project funds
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B2 Agricultural Biotechnology Centre (as reported by the Director, Dr. Kumudu Fernando)
Introduction Agricultural Biotechnology Centre (AgBC) was established in 2003 through ADB-sponsored Science and Technology Personal Development Project (S&TPDP) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, with the vision of becoming a Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Biotechnology for research and outreach activities in Sri Lanka and the region. It was identified that the AgBC implement biotechnology-related research in agriculture based on national priorities and teaching and training and serve as a service centre for the country in respect of both private and public sector organizations.
The resources available at the Centre could be utilized to encompass various aspects of biotechnology such as environmental, medical, dental and veterinary sciences, indigenous medicine and engineering rather than restricting to agricultural biotechnology to develop valuable technologies for industrial purposes, such as, pharmaceutical, confectionary, brewery etc. However, the Centre does not receive funds from the University of Peradeniya, and therefore, needs to generate funds of its own. The bank balance of the AgBC account was Rs. 600,334.00 as of 31st December 2010. The Centre earned an income of Rs. 507,955.00 during the year 2010 by conducting practical courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students, training workshops for researchers, as well as services and commercial agreements. The following is a summary of the activities carried out by the AgBC from 01st January 2010 to 31st December 2010.
Practical Courses, Training Programs/Awareness Programs/Workshops conducted during the Year 2010
Practical Courses for Undergraduate Students
Date/s Description University Demonstration of the equipment in the Agricultural 07/01/2010 University of Wayamba Biotechnology Center 11/02/2010 & A Practical course on Molecular Biology Rajarata University 12/02/2010 University of Sri 01/05/2010 Plant Tissue culture practicals Jayawardhanapura 04/06/2010 A Practical course on Molecular Biology Uva Wellassa University 30/08/2010 Molecular Biology and Tissue culture practical & Open University of Sri Lanka classes 17/09/2010 Practical Demonstrations on Molecular Biology Sabaragamuwa University of Sri 14/09/2010 Application and introduction to the equipment in the Lanka Centre 27/09/2010 Practical Demonstrations on Molecular Biology South Eastern University of to Application and introduction to the equipment in the Srilanka 01/10/2010 Centre Practical Demonstrations on Molecular Biology 28/10/2010 Application and introduction to the equipment in the Uva Wellassa University Centre Practical Demonstrations on Molecular Biology 17/12/2010 Application and introduction to the equipment in the Uva Wellassa University Centre
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Practical Courses for Postgraduate Students
Date/s Description Institute 03/08/2010 & Board of Study Agriculture Biology, Practical classes on Molecular Biology 04/08/2010 Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture 15/09/2010 & Practical classes on Plant Tissue Culture Postgraduate Institute of Science 16/09/2010 Board of Study in Crop Science, 13/08/2010 Practical classes on Molecular Biology Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture
Research Activities Other Workshops/Short Courses Date/s Description Target group 17/05/2010 Workshop on ‘Application of Plant Tissue Tissue culture related institution and to Culture’ undergraduate 25/05/2010 Introducing a Compact Disc, which is on 19/11/2010 (GCE)Advanced Level teachers “Molecular Biology Techniques”
The following research projects were carried out at the AgBC from 01st January to 31st December 2010:
Practical Classes conducted by the Centre for the Undergraduate Students of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya Date/s Description Department 13/07/2010 Practical Demonstrations on Gel Electrophoresis for & Department of Animal Science undergraduate students 30/07/2010 Practical Demonstrations on Gene Gun and PCR for Department of Agricultural 15/07/2010 undergraduate students Biology,
06/08/2010 Molecular Biology Practical for undergraduate students Department of Crop Science
The academic staff members of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya supervised the projects.
Number Research No. Title of the Project Institute or Faculty of Assistant/student students Solid Waste Management Department of the Agricultural Research 1 2 Research (SWRMU) Engineering Assistant Bio system engineering, Board of Study in Agricultural 2 Microbial analysis of waste PhD 1 Engineering, PGIA samples Identification of expression level Board of Study in Plant 3 of salt tolerant rice in Sri Lankan Protection, Postgraduate PhD 1 rice germplasm. Institute of Agriculture Catchment based waste water Board of Study in Agricultural 4 PhD 1 management through low cost Engineering,Postgraduate
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treatment system Institute of Agriculture Board of Study in Plant Biological control of rice sheath 5 Protection, Postgraduate PhD 1 blight Institute of Agriculture Screening and identification of defense related genes against Board of Study in Plant anthracnose in local banana Protection, 6 PhD 1 varieties and determining factors Postgraduate Institute of influencing their gene Agriculture activation/expression Board of Study in Animal Identification pig meat using M.Phil 1 7 Science, Postgraduate Institute micro satellite markers MSc 1 of Agriculture Phenotypic and genetic Board of Study in Animal 8 Characterization of wild boar Science, Postgraduate Institute MPhil 1 and village pig in Sri Lanka of Agriculture Use of Host plant mediated Department of Agricultural defense by Biological control 9 Biology, University of B.Sc 1 against for the control of rice Peradeniya. sheath blight Survival efficiency of Department of Agricultural bacteriophages applied into soil 10 Biology, B.Sc 1 for controlling bacterial wilt in University of Peradeniya. tomato. Comparing the effectiveness of different preparations/ Department of Agricultural 11 formulations of Biology, University of B.Sc 1 Asperigillus niger in controlling Peradeniya. rice sheath blight Department of Agricultural Biological control of rice sheath 12 Biology, B.Sc 1 blight University of Peradeniya. Survival efficiency of Department of Agricultural bacteriophages applied into soil 13 Biology, University of B.Sc 1 for controlling bacterial wilt in Peradeniya. Tomato Modification and Evaluation of the Hydrolytic Phase Reactor Sabaragamuwa University of 14 B.Sc 2 and Methanogenic Phase Sri Lanka Reactor Startup of an Up-Flow Faculty of Agriculture, 15 Anaerobic Digester for B.Sc 1 University of Jaffna Enhanced Stabilization Typhus fever which involves Department of Microbiology, 16 validating a PCR for diagnostic MBBS 1 Faculty of Medicine purposes
Other Information
• Production of an interactive CD on Biotechnology for A/L Bio-Science teachers funded by NSF
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Services of the Centre
1. Facilities were provided to the Department of Agricultural Engineering to conduct practical classes on Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) for Postgraduate Students. 2. Plant House facilities were provided for Postgraduate Students (PhD/ PGIA). 3. Provided ultra pure water for the Department of Basic Veterinary Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science. 4. Facilities were provided to the Department of Agricultural Biology for research work. 5. Facilities were provided to the Department of Animal Science for the IAEA Project. 6. Facilities were provided to undergraduate, postgraduate and research students for their projects. (Department of Agricultural Engineering and Department of Agricultural Biology) 7. Facilities were provided for a practical class in the M.Sc. programme. (Department of Agricultural Biology) 8. Provided molecular and Tissue culture training for some students and volunteers in molecular and Tissue culture Laboratories.
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B3 Centre for Distance & Continuing Education (as reported by the Director, Dr. A.G.H.J. Edirisinghe)
The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE) was established on 9th April 2007 with the objective of opening new areas of learning for a large pool of beneficiaries seeking higher educational opportunities. The Centre consists of three divisions (Registration & Examinations, Learning Resources and Training & Development).The CDCE is managed by a Board of Management and is manned by a part-time Director and by three part-time Deputy Directors.
In keeping with the policies of the CDCE, the quality of the existing External Degree programme will be upgraded by providing learning material and conducting seminars/workshops. In 2010, two seminar series for the General Degree (External) and General Arts Qualifying students were conducted successfully.
Registration for the BA Degree (External) 2010 was computerized and as a result registration of students for the year 2010 was completed within 3 months. This cleared the backlog in the registration process. Computerization of the examination results has enabled the release of results without much delay. The results of the BA examination conducted in August 2009 were released in February 2010. Two Convocations were held during the last two years for External graduands at the BMICH, Colombo.
Making a turning point in the history of the University of Peradeniya, the CDCE commenced (from January 2009) the Bachelor of Business Administration (online) Programme in collaboration with the Department of Management Studies. Over 110 students were registered for this programme in the year 2010. The Certificate & Diploma levels of the BBA programme are progressing well at present. Nodes Access Centre was opened at the CDCE to facilitate online learning with the assistance of the Distance Education Modernization Project (DEMP) of the Ministry of Higher Education.
Three diploma courses were also concluded under the programmes offered as given below:
Title of Programmes offered through the CDCE General Degree Examination in Arts (External) General Degree Examination in Science (External)- Statistics Course Bio-Science Course Bachelor of Business Administration (Online) Degree Diploma in Participatory Housing & Community Development Diploma in Management Development Diploma in Co-operative Management & Development
(i) Total number of students registered for Degree and Diploma programmes at present is about 35,000.
(ii) Number of students registered for the General Arts Degree (for the last five years) Year Number 2006 6701 2007 6378 2008 8546 2009 6282 2010 7223
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(iii) Number of students registered for the BBA online programme – 2010 - 110 (iv) Number of students registered for Diplomas – 2010 (a) Diploma in Management & Development - 22 (b) Diploma in Participatory Housing & Community Development - not yet registered (c) Diploma in Cooperative Development & Management - not yet registered (v) Number of students who sat for the GAQ and BA Examinations (during the last five years)
Year First Examination Final Examination
2006 5498 4258 2007 5777 3828 2008 6698 3784 2009 10127 3896 2010 9678 4394
Conducting of Examinations and Releasing of Results –
The results of the following examinations were released in the year 2010: (i) General Degree Examination in Arts – 2007 (held in August 2009) Results were released in February 2010. Total No. sat - 3896 No. passed - 1664 (ii) First Examination in Arts – 2009 (held in December 2009) Results were released in August 2010 Total
No. sat 10127 No. passed 4055 No. referred 305 (iii) The following Diploma examinations for the year 2008/2009 were held in December 2009. Results were released in June 2010. No. satNo. passed Diploma in Participatory Housing & Community Development- 28 18 Diploma in Management & Development- 31 26 Diploma in Cooperative Management & Development- 45 21
The following examinations were conducted during the year 2010: (i) General Degree Examination in Arts – 2008 (held in Aug. 2010) No. sat- 4394 (ii) First Examination in Arts – 2010 (held in Dec. 2010) No. sat - 9678 (iii) Certificate level of the BBA -2010 (held in Dec. 2010) No. sat - 65
(iv) Diploma level of the BBA – 2010 (held in Dec. 2010 No. sat - 49
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B 4 Engineering Design Centre (as reported by the Director, Mr. S.B . Wijekoon)
1. Introduction
The EDC was established as a Science and Technology project of the Asian Development Bank in the year 1993 and now it is entirely a self-supporting organization (unit). It is a commercial arm of the University of Peradeniya and a part of the Faculty of Engineering.
The Centre is governed by the rules and regulations of the University and policy decisions are taken by an Executive Committee. This Committee consists of five members of the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Engineering, and a member from the industrial sector.
1.1 The Vision of the EDC
To become a leader in Commercial Engineering activities among Universities of Sri Lanka.
1.2 The Mission of the EDC
To strengthen research and Development (R&D) capabilities of the University of Peradeniya by establishing solid partnerships with industries while supporting to upgrade the Science and Technology (S&T) education system of the University.
1.3 Our Services
• Energy auditing & saving techniques • Project feasibility studies & management • Forensic investigations • Appraisal study of major structures - bridges, towers & buildings • Mechanical product developments & repairs • Productivity improvements • Laboratory tests & investigations • R & D work in all engineering disciplines • Educational & awareness programs • Continuous Professional Development Programs
1.4 Our Expertise
• Civil Engineering • Electrical & Electronic Engineering • Computer Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Engineering Mathematics • Production Engineering • Chemical Engineering
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2. Staff
2.1. EDC Management Committee for year 2010 The EDC Committee is the decision making body of the Centre.
2.1.1 Chairman - Prof. S. B. Weerakoon, Dean, Faculty of Engineering 2.1.2 Secretary - Dr. D. G. G. P. Karunaratne (Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering) 2.1.3 Eng. Parakrama Jayasinghe (Director/Engineering, HAYCARB Limited) - Member from the industrial sector 2.1.4 Prof. S. D. Pathirana (Professor in Production Engineering) 2.1.5 Dr. P.B. Boyagoda (Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering) 2.1.6 Dr. S.G. Abeyratne (Senior Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 2.1.7 Dr. G.B.B. Herath (Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering) 2.1.8 Dr. L. Rajapaksha (Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering)
2.2. EDC Staff – on contract basis
ENGINEER (PROMOTIONS) Mr. H.M.G.P. Bandara Objective of the section - Market EDC activities with respect to the vision and the mission of the EDC for the development of EDC
ENGINEER (SERVICES) Mr. S.M. Dissanayake Objective of the section - Provide efficient and effective services with respect to the vision and the mission of the EDC for the benefit of internal and external customers
ENGINEER (ADMINISTRATION) Mrs. Priyanka Wansekara Objective of the section - Provide efficient and effective infrastructure and financial administration with respect to the vision and the mission of the EDC for the smooth function of the promotion and services sector of the Engineering Design Centre
3. Major Projects undertaken by the EDC during the year 2010
3.1. Design and manufacturing machines
EDC can undertake designing of machines required for various manufacturing industries, and these machines are much cheaper than the imported machines.
Also EDC undertakes repairs of machines where various disciplines of Engineering are applicable. This year we have repaired many machines belonging to large companies. These repairs include those of boilers and accessories to guarantee the most improved efficient energy systems.
This year we offered many proposals to government organizations in the area of energy auditing which is a current challenge in the country.
3.2. Implementing The Higher Certificate Course at Matale Aluvihare Light Engineering Training Center- Develop courses- Design training courses including the procurement of machinery and curriculum preparation
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The Department of Small Industries (DSI) approached the EDC through the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, seeking assistance with the upgrading of the current Light Engineering Training Program conducted at Matale Aluvihare Training Center. Initially, the plan was to have two courses at Aluvihare Light Engineering Training Centre in place of the single Light Engineering Training Course that existed previously. The two proposed courses are as follows: 1. Certificate course 2. Higher Certificate course
Objective:-
To Upgrade the Light Engineering Training Course to a Higher Certificate Course.
We have now completed training seven batches of students from the year 2005 and continue to improve the quality of lecturers by training them every year.
3.3 Large Civil Engineering works undertaken
Investigations were carried out to review pavement designs and materials of main contractors, structural appraisals of the Railway Wrought Iron Bridges of Sri Lanka and designed suitable foundations in large complexes by undertaking and analyzing soil conditions.
This year we have conducted the above investigations for both private and government contractors:
4. Research and Development
Solutions for low energy consumptions
In the year 2009 the EDC proposed solutions for reducing high energy consumption in several large factories. These were carried out through the research knowledge gained from consultants and external consultants since it is a new and debatable area in engineering and a relevant topic all over the world.
5. Some Project areas Handled by the Departments in Year 2010 Index Description
1 Design checking of 5 bridges at Eastern Province - China Harbor PVT. Ltd, Colombo
Structural Appraisal of Railway Iron Bridges: Dehiwala, Angulana, Wellawatta - Department of 2 Railways
3 Consultancy Service for A/C/ Installation at ICT Building, University of Ruhuna 4 Selection of Generator for Applied Science Dept, University of Ruhuna 5 Preparation of coastal hazard maps for Sri Lanka, Disaster Management Centre
6 Measurement of Steam Output of 12T Boiler, Silver Mill Holdings, Hanwella
7 Upgrading of Water billing system for Kandy Municipal Council 8 Testing of Bitumen Sample- S.D. & C.C. 9 Design & Fabrication of (NC) lathe drive system, Atlas Machine Components PVT Ltd, Colombo
10 Testing of Waste Water Sample, RDIC, Colombo
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11 Soil Testing of Proposed Building to DGM- CEB
12 Preliminary Investigation of failure of Pivot Shaft of Bulldozer, Holcim Lanka
13 Consultancy Services for 5th Batch at HTTI, Matale
14 Design Checking of 14 Bridge Substructures- Marbey Johnson PVT, England
15 Insulation testing of synchronous motor, Lanka Electric Company
16 Preparation of BOQ & basic detailed drawing for renovation of PGIA workshop 17 Study on stability of self supporting communication tower at CEB, Gongala
18 Preliminary Investigation on energy audit, American & Efril Lanka Pvt. Ltd, Colombo
19 Testing of treated water sample, Farms Pride, Gampala 20 Machining of hubs & axles of motor grader, Machinery & Equipment Authority, Kurunegala
21 Site Inspection & reporting observations on corroded pipes- Grater Kandy Water Supply Project
Preliminary Study on Existing & New Ice Plant at Trincomalle, M.G.H. Association PVT Ltd, 22 Colombo
Consultancy Service on Investigation of defects on the road Surface from Maradankadawala to 23 Jayanthipura - Keangham Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Buduruwakanda, Galgamuwa
24 Flue Gas Measurement of Boiler, Generator & Scrubber, Farms Pride, Gampala
25 Noise Level Measurement of the Factory, Farms Pride, Gampala
Structural Design Check of Stage II of Administration & Hostel Building, Trico Constructions pvt 26 Ltd, Colombo
Consultancy Service on 5th & 6th Batches of Higher Technical Training Institute, Aluvihara, 27 Matale Design & Installation of a safety Mechanism for the good hoist door - Maliban Textile, 28 Mahiyanganaya
29 Repairing of Induction Probe Meter Fabricated by EDC
30 Design Checking of 04 Bridge Substructures- Marbey Johnson PVT Ltd, England
31 Steam Compress air, water distribution system- AM Maliban Textile - Mahiyangana
32 Training for Light Engineering Instructors, HTTI, Mathale
33 Technical advice on slope Protection on sport complex in Digana- Ministry of Sports
34 Kandy Traffic Survey, Road Development Authority
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6. Workshops and Short Courses conducted by the EDC in the year 2010
Index Workshop Number Description 1 WS/SEC/10/03/01 Steam Engineering & Energy Conservation 2 WS/ME/10/03/02 Three Day Training Programme on Solidworks CAD Software 3 WS/ITCGU/10/05/01 Two Day Workshop on Project Management 4 WS/PR/09/10/01 Five Day Training Programme on Auto CAD Software
Two Day Programme on Electrical Installation, Automation & 5 WS/EE/10/07/01 Protection 6 WS/CF/10/08/01 Two Day Short Course on Plumbing Technology 7 WS/SEC/10/08/02 Steam Engineering & Energy Conservation Eleven Day Training Program for Officers In - Charge of Water 8 WS/WB/10/10/01 Treatment Plants 9 WS/PR/10/11/01 Four Day Short Course on Construction Management 10 WS/SEC/10/11/02 Steam Engineering & Energy Conservation Eight Day Programme on Hydrology, Sewerage & Water Supply for 11 WS/CE/10/12/01 CECB Engineering
7. Services to the nation and the Faculty of Engineering
7.1. To the nation and the country
7.1.1 Providing technical support to various authorities.
Example1. Ministries of Industries, Sports, Women’s Affairs, Rural Development, Estate Infrastructure Development, Hindu Cultural Affairs and Education (Tamil), Central Province 2. Entrepreneurs who need technical support from the Faculty of Engineering
7.2. Training of Project Engineers and Senior Engineers
Training of Project Engineers involved in engineering activities with external and internal consultants. The short-term objective of recruiting Project Engineers is to provide assistance to consultants and the EDC. Long-term benefits are to provide an opportunity to obtain experience in dealing with engineering problems including coordination of financial activities and management applications. At this moment, many Project Engineers have joined industry and some of them have become entrepreneurs.
8. The Ultimate Objective of the EDC Organization
To become an autonomous organization this will be self sustaining in the dynamic environment and stretch its core competencies to cater to the needs of the development of local industry.
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B5 Centre for the Study of Human Rights (as reported by the Director, Prof. M.A. de Soyza)
The Centre for the Study of Human Rights, University of Peradeniya (CSHR-UP) was established in February 2003 in the Faculty of Arts as a University Centre with a broad mandate of dissemination, teaching and promotion of human rights through teaching programmes and outreach activities targeting the University and non-university communities in the Central Province and its adjacent areas.
Our Vision
To create a society that is articulate, critical and active concerning matters of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Our Goal
The promotion of knowledge of human rights is the main goal of the Centre for the Study of Human Rights. It intends achieving this goal through multi-disciplinary educational and research activities involving the University community and the public.
Structure
The structure of the Centre consists of the following: Governing Board Director Administrative Officer Staff
Composition of the Governing Board
The Dean of the Faculty of Arts (ex-officio Chairperson) The Head of the Department of Political Science (ex-officio) Three representatives from the relevant Departments of the Faculty of Arts - nominated by the Faculty Board of Arts. A nominee from each Faculty Board in the University of Peradeniya.
Courses Conducted by the Centre in 2010
Certificate course in Human Rights Course duration- 8 Sundays (48 hours)
No. ofregistered students No. ofstudents qualified
Sinhala Tamil Sinhala Tamil Medium Medium Medium Medium 2010/1- 199 66 178 39 2010/2- 155 _ 114 11(Repeat) 2010/3 183 71 150 56
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Diploma in Human Rights-2009/2010
Course duration- 32 Saturdays - (210 hours)
No. of registered students No. of students qualified
Sinhala medium 72 The exam will be held in April Tamil medium 70
Staff position
Director (part time) - 01 Academic Coordinator (Part time) - 01 01 post vacant (Tamil medium) Administrative officer - 01 Graduate Internees - 03 01 post vacant (Tamil medium)
The Centre has a collection of books and documents to be used in its programmes and research. This is in addition to the University’s library network and this collection is available for reference by the public, subject to the regulations governing such reference.
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka organized a residential workshop for 100 youths in the Eastern Province from 18th to 24th October 2010. The Centre for the Study of Human Rights assisted by providing cartoon pictures for display at the workshop to gain a fundamental knowledge in Human Rights.
Teachers training College, Giragama, organized an arts exhibition on 12th November 2010 and Centre donated 25 books of cartoons of Human Rights for distribution at the exhibition.
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B6 Centre for Environmental Studies (as reported by the Director, Prof. S .K. Hennayake)
Introduction
The University of Peradeniya has been involved in environmental studies in various ways since its inception in 1952. This includes both teaching and research at undergraduate/postgraduate levels, and environmental consultancies. However, environmental studies remained institutionally compartmentalized in spite of the inter disciplinary nature of the field. Thus, the establishment of the Centre for Environmental Studies(CES)was proposed to offer interdisciplinary training programmes both to the undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University, and professionals in the country. The CES was also expected to coordinate environmental education, training and consultancy services offered by the University of Peradeniya The CES was established in 1992 and received the Senate, Council and the UGC approval. Over the last 15 years, the CES has rendered a significant service to both the University and the nation in the field of environmental education and training, especially in environmental impact assessment (EIA). However, due to the lack of a streamlined system of coordination between the CES management and the central administration system of the University, various lapses occurred. At the CES management committee held on 2007-01-01, it was thus decided to study the past documents relating to the CES and prepare a proposal including the administrative and financial procedures of the CES and to obtain a fresh mandate from the Senate.
According to the fresh mandate approved in 2008 by the Council of the University of Peeradeniya, the vision of the CES is to ensure an environmentally informed and responsible society. The mission of the CES is to disseminate sound environmental knowledge,to develop skills necessary for efficient environmental management and to inculcate sustainable environmental attitudes among the university students, professionals and general public.
Programmes and Activities (2010)
Summary of training/awareness programmes and research/consultancy activities conducted by the CES during the year 2010 are given below.
Training/Awareness Programmes and Workshops Conducted:
1 The fifth round of the Certificate Course on Environmental Awareness was offered. This course was designed to provide additional qualification in the field of the environment to the undergraduates of all the faculties of the University of Peradeniya. About 200 students registered for this programme.
2. The Centre decided to offer two workshops on ISO 9001 &14001, and human resource management for undergraduate/postgraduate students of the University of Peradeniya as well as for outside students in 2011.
3. The Centre has also decided to conduct a training programme in 2011 on industrial pollution control for industrialists in collaboration with the Central Environmental Authority.
Research/Consultancy Activities
The initial environmental examination study of the Ulapane industrial estate funded by the Ministry of Industries was successfully completed, and the formal report was submitted.
The report on the preparation of the resettlement action plan for the second 10 km stretch from
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Gampaha to Minuwangoda of the Colombo-Kandy expressway project was completed and submitted.
A proposal for a familiarization programme on action research and effective use of data for development results for employees of The Finance Commission of Sri Lanka was submitted.
A proposal on introducing a new variety of tomatoes to the Knuckles region under the title of “Sustainability through Tomatoes” was submitted to Dilmah Conservation.
Staff Positions/New Appointments
1. Dr. Samath Dharmaratne (Faculty of Medicine) was appointed on 15th November 2010 as the Deputy Director/Research to fill the vacancy created bythe resignation of Prof. Ranjith Premalal de Silva.
2. Prof. Namal Priyantha (Faculty of Science) was appointed on 01st December2010 as the Director to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Prof. Shantha K. Hennayake who took over the Headship of the Department of Geography, University of Peradeniya.
Budget and Purchase of Equipment
1. The total budget of CES for 2010 was Rs. 1371424.71 of which the contribution to the University was Rs. 28600.00
2. Four desktop computers, one laptop computer and one photocopying machine were purchased as major equipment during 2010 using the CES Fund.
Other Relevant Information
The CES operates from its office located in the Geography Building. The unusable equipment, condemned articles and old files are stored at the Upper Hantana building complex.
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Appendix C – Learning Support Services
C 1 UP Library Network (as reported by the Acting Librarian, Mrs. K.M.H.K. Wijetunga)
During the year under review, besides catering for University community, the library concentrated on its outreach activities to the communities mainly through library orientation programmes conducted for student groups who visited the library from various parts of the country. It is also worth noting that during the year 2010, in addition to user awareness programs conducted for undergraduates, the library initiated undergraduate library orientation Programmes with Practical Training for Library Science students who have enrolled for the External Degree programmes.
Academic contributions during the year
The following subject bibliographies compiled by Mr. A.T. Alwis/Senior Asst. Librarian, were made available at www.lib.pdn.ac.lk
1. Constitution of Sri Lanka: a Bibliographical Guide. 69 p.
2. Human Rights in Sri Lanka. 49p.
3. Legislative enactments and acts of Sri Lanka. 221p.
4. H.A.I. Goonatileke Collection. 212p.
5. Prof. Wiswa Warnapala collection. 200p.
Achievements during the year
1. Mrs. U.G.C.C. Gamage/Senior Assistant Librarian completed research and thesis of Associateship in Information Science; an advanced Master’s Degree at NISCAIR New Delhi, India.
2. Mr. R. Maheswaran/Senior Assistant Librarian, represented Sri Lanka and presented a paper on Tamil publications in Sri Lanka at the International Tamil Conference held in Kovi, India on 22nd June 2010.
3. Mrs. I. Mudannayake. Senior Assistant Librarian/Agriculture Library, presented a paper on “Reaching out to People” at a seminar organized by the Sri Lanka Library Association on 10.06.2010.
4. At the Annual staff sports programme organized by the Physical Education Unit, the library became Champions in the men’s badminton event and won the Badminton Trophy for 2010.
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Activities
1. The Library conducted a user survey to examine the information needs of the academic staff of the Faculty of Arts.
2. Conducted a user awareness programme on access to open resources for academic staff to mark the International Open Access Week from 18th to 23rd October 2010.
3. Reorganization Project of Legal Deposit publications received from the Dept. of National Archives continued and the total number of items checked, cleaned and re-shelved by the end of December 2010 was 51,493.
Research and Publications
1. Gunasekera, P.C.D.S. (2010) “Students’ usage of an academic library: a user study at the University of Peradeniya”. In the Journal of University Librarian’s Association Vol. 14, 2010
2. Gunasekera, P.C.D.S. (2010) “Styles of bibliographical citations” in Sri Lanka Library Review, Golden Jubilee Issue, Vol. 24, June 2010
3. Gunasekera, P.C.D.S. and Liyanage, R. (2010) “How the academics use the library: A case survey of the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya” in the Proceedings of Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), 2010
4. Hindagolla, B.M.M.C.B. (2010) “User perception towards the user education programme in University libraries: A case study based on Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya” in the Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), 2010
5. Alahakoon, C.N.K. (2010) “Information communication technology self efficacy and correlation of ICT stress: A case study among final year undergraduates in two universities in Sri Lanka” in the Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), 2010
Professional work by the Acting Librarian-2010
1. Member of the HETC Project Planning Committee
2. Member of the Review Panel-Uwa Wellassa Library Review conducted between 13 - 15 December 2010
3. Member of the Central Province Library Services Board.
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C2 Information Technology Centre (as reported by the Director, Dr. P.M.K. Alahakoon)
Introduction
The Information Technology Centre (ITC) was established in 2004 as part of the ICT skills development program of the University. One of the main objectives of this Centre is to provide opportunities for undergraduates and other members of the University community to improve their IC skills. It is envisaged to accomplish this through numerous part-time and regular training programs to be planned and conducted by the Centre.
The IT Centre has been designed to accommodate about 320 workstations all of which would be connected to several VLANs connected to each other through a 1000 Mbps backbone providing a data rate of 100 Mbps at a desktop. Currently the ITC comprises of a File Server, a Web Server, a Mail Server, a Proxy Server, a Database Server, a Content Management Server and over 300 workstations. The bandwidth of connected leased line for Internet connection is 2 Mbps, with a 1 Mbps capacity reserved for the internet, received through the Lanka Educational and Research Network (LEARN). Three ADSL lines are also available for Internet connections.
Board of Management
The Centre is managed by a Management Committee chaired by the Vice Chancellor. The Director is responsible for implementing suggestions made and approved by the Management Committee for betterment and smooth functioning of the Centre. The Management Committee of the Centre is as follows:
• Vice Chancellor • Deputy Vice Chancellor • Director/IT Centre • Mr. N Pathmanadan (Former Deputy Secretary to the Treasury) – External member • Mr. C Wijessoriya (General Manager – Area 1/ SLT) – External member • Mr. D L C Atapattu (Assistant General Manager, Bank of Ceylon, Kandy) - External member • Deans of the 8 Faculties • Dr. J Edirisinghe – Director/CDCE • Registrar • Bursar • Deputy Registrar – Corporate Management Division (functions as the Secretary)
Training and Awareness Programs and Short Courses Conducted
No. of No. Name of the Course Participants 1 ICT Skills Development of Undergraduates in the Faculty of Arts 609 (approx.) 2 Introduction to Computers & Office – Batch 03 33 3 Introduction to Computers & Office – Batch 04 15 4 Introduction to Computers & Office – Batch 05 36 5 Introduction to Computers & Office – Batch 06 28 6 Computer Hardware & Systems Administration – Batch 02 25 7 Computer Hardware & Systems Administration – Batch 03 14 8 Computer Hardware & Systems Administration – Batch 04 14 9 Web Development – Batch 03 04
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10 Advanced Web Development – Batch 01 09 11 Computer Graphics & Animation - (Batch 02) 20 12 Computer Graphics & Animation - (Batch 03) 13 13 DBMS & Programming (Batch 02) 08 14 CCNA – (Batch 06) 31 15 Computer- aided Design – (Batch 01) 14 16 Computer- aided Design – (Batch 02) 09
Custom-made courses
ICT Training program for GCE O/L Teachers – Program 01 (7 groups, 20 each per 17 140 group) ICT Training program for GCE O/L Teachers – Program 02 (3 groups, 25 each per 18 75 group) 19 ICT Camp for G C E O/L Students (five days) 522 Outstation seminars for G C E O/L Students (18 Venues distributed in the Central 20 2610 Province) ICT Skills Development of Unemployed youth in the Central Province Foundation Course in ICT – Batch 01 30 Foundation Course in ICT – Batch 02 39 21 Advanced Module on Web Development – (Batch 01) 17 Advanced Module on Web Development – (Batch 02) 27 Functional English with IT 40 Course on Advanced Data Handling Techniques for the District Health Services – 22 16 Nuwara Eliya Hardware & Systems Maintenance course for the Non-Academic staff of the Faculty 23 16 of Medicine 24 Three day course on Computer Hardware for the Department of Posts 15 25 ICT Course for Sports Officers in the Central Province 27 26 Workshop on Computer-Aided Design for Undergraduates in the Faculty of Arts 25 27 Three day workshop on ICT for Career Advancement 75 28 Free Seminar on "PC and Network Security” 46
Staff Positions
No. Designation No. of Employees 1 Director 1 2 Lecturer (Probationary) 1 3 Programmer cum Systems Analyst Grade I 1 4 Instructor (Computer Technology) 5 5 Electronic Engineer 1 6 Instructor (Temporary) 6 7 Laborer 1
The Centre is proud to have developed a wide range of short courses and training opportunities which are available for undergraduates and outside participants.
The courses handled by the Centre include:
Programs conducted in 2010 and repeated in 2011: • Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) • Computer Hardware & Systems Administration • Computer Graphics and Animation • DBMS & Programming • Introduction to MS Office • Practical Computer Networks
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• Web Development • Advanced Web Development • Auto Cad • Ministry of Sports, Youth, and Women’s affairs (Basic, Advanced, Functional English) • Ministry of Education (OL students and Teachers)
The following is a graphical view of the development of the IT Centre over the past years including 2010. The number of participants in the short courses and the total income received are shown in the graph. This does not include the GCE(OL) students who participated in the training programs.
Variation of Participants and Income
6.00 300 268 5.00 Participants 250
4.00 200
147 3.00 Income 150 98
83 Participants 2.00 100 Income (Rs Millions) (Rs Income 1.00 32 50
0.00 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Year
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C3 The English Language Teaching Unit (as reported by the Head, Mr. H.G. Thampoe)
Introduction
The English Language Teaching Unit is involved in the teaching of English to undergraduates in all eight Faculties to help them (those whose medium of instruction is English) acquire higher proficiency levels in English that are required of them to follow their courses in the English medium.1 It also enables students (whose medium of instruction is not English) gain a working knowledge of English. The courses it conducts to achieve these objectives are English for General Purposes (EGP), English for Specific Purposes (ESP; subject specific English) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) designed according to the needs of each Faculty2. These courses are conducted at different levels, namely Basic, Intermediate and Higher during the first, second and third year of academic programs. English is a compulsory subject in all the Faculties, i. e. students are required to pass English3 before they graduate. In addition to the face to face teaching of English, the ELTU assists faculties in correcting undergraduate, postgraduate project proposals/reports and theses, helps students make subject-specific presentations etc. and organize such student-centered activities as speech competitions, variety entertainment and drama festivals. Being designated as an academic support unit, the ELTU at present functions directly under the Vice-Chancellor and the sub units in each Faculty come under the purview of the Dean of the respective Faculty.
Teaching Programs
In 2010, the ELTU conducted Intensive, Ongoing and Elective4 courses in all the 8 Faculties. The Intensive course in English, which is part of the Faculty orientation program, is held during a period ranging from two to ten weeks, depending on the commencement of the academic programs in each Faculty and the duration of its orientation program. The main objective of the Intensive course in English is to help students acquire the knowledge of English that is used in their respective fields of study and the language skills needed to follow their course in English or to perform such tasks which aid them in their University education. Placement and Achievement tests are conducted prior to and after the Intensive courses respectively to assess the students’ proficiency levels at entry point and at the end of the intensive course respectively. After the intensive course, students follow semester courses and sit the mid and end semester examinations as per the requirement of their degree programs.
Training/Awareness Programmes Conducted
i. A workshop on the use of Computer-Aided Language Learning/Teaching materials available in the Self-access Language Center was conducted for the instructors. It was conductedbyMr. M. Narendran, Managing Director, Headway School of Languages (Pvt) Ltd., and about 20 participants from all the ELTUs attended the workshop.
1Seven of the eight Faculties have English as their medium of instruction other than Faculty of Arts which has all three media of instruction. 2 The levels at which English is taught and the number of years English is offered vary from faculty to faculty, for example, in Faculty of Arts which has students with diverse proficiency levels, English courses are conducted at three levels and English is taught during all three years. 3 In the Faculty of Engineering, students’ marks in English in the first semester examination is included in their Grade Point Average (GPA) and they need to pass the second semester English examination before they pass out fromthe University. 4 Two elective courses in English are conducted by the ELTU, Faculty of Engineering.
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Short Courses Conducted
i.The ELTU, Faculty of Science continued to conduct the fee-levying course to prepare students/staff who do International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). ii.Most of the teachers involved in the teaching of the extension course titled Professional English conducted by the Department of English are from the ELTU.
Research Activities
i. About 20 instructors have either registered for, or been following Master of Arts in Linguistics and in Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL) at the University of Kelaniya and the Open University respectively. Some of them have completed the course component of their postgraduate degrees and started their research. ii. Four instructors from the ELTU presented papers on aspects related to English Language Teaching and Literature at two conferences held in Sri Lanka.
Staff Position – 2010
Lecturer (Probationary) 01 Senior Instructor in English 05 Instructor in English Grade I 05 Grade II 03 Grade III 00 08 Temporary Instructor in English 56 Visiting instructors 32 Clerk Grade II 01 Typist Grade II 03 Labourer Special Grade Grade II 02 Grade III 02 04
Any Other Relevant Information
One of the four ‘Thematic areas’ under the Higher Education for the Twentieth Century (HETC) World Bank project (for all Universities and other Institutions of Higher Education in Sri Lanka) scheduled to commence in June 2011 is “Improving English Language Skills” of students. Based on the activities put forward by the Faculties in their proposals, seven activities have been proposed under this thematic area to improve the language skills of students in the UDG proposal submitted by the University on 30th November 2011. A main activity of the project is to enable students to secure Band 5 or above in the University Test of English Language (UTEL; based on the IELTS) to be considered as the English qualification of graduates in Sri Lanka. The ELTU also intends to introduce new teaching methods using Computer-Aided Language Learning (CALL) Materials and infrastructure facilities, and to provide its staff with short term training.
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C4 Career Guidance & Counseling Unit (as reported by the Director, Dr. B.M.K. Perera)
The demand for services of the Career Guidance and Counseling Unit (CG & CU) continued to increase during the period under review and the Unit conducted about 50 career guidance workshops for the benefit of students. Counseling services were provided to students as well as academics and non-academic staff on demand. Most career programmes conducted were demand-driven and were carried out in accordance with approaches envisioned in the Strategic Plan of the University, in general, and the Unit’s Strategic Plan in particular. A significant development which relates to the period under review was that a collaborative programme was developed to teach IT skills and soft skills in a 3-day hybrid programme for the Faculty of Arts students. Three such workshops were conducted by the Unit in 2010. In response to a request made by the UGC, a special proposal was developed by a team coordinated by Dr BMK Perera to impart English, IT and Soft skills to students selected to enter state universities. The section on Soft skills development was written by the Director of CG & CU. The proposal was discussed and approved in September 2010, and submitted to Hon. SB Dissanayake, the Minister of Higher Education. The Director CG & CU headed the team assigned with the responsibility to develop the guidelines for conducting career programmes in the University system. These guidelines have been incorporated into a UGC circular for institutionalizing career guidance in state universities. The CG & CU continued to place special emphasis on awareness creation among freshmen of selected faculties (Arts, Dental, Agriculture, Allied Health Sciences and Veterinary Science), with special lectures and interactive sessions conducted to facilitate the development of appropriate attitudes needed in the workplace. The main objective was to give the students an early start with more opportunities given to develop soft skills. Enhancing coping skills of students, conflict resolution and emphasizing the importance of having harmonious relationships with all categories of personnel and students and among students themselves were given high priority.
Third and fourth year students were given hands-on training mostly on CV writing, effective job search strategies and skills needed to face interviews vital to their job placement and future development in their chosen fields.
During the period under review, the unit further enhanced its collaboration with diverse stakeholders from the industry. Partnerships with the industry paved the way to availing opportunities for students to create greater awareness on industry demands as fresh graduates in terms of attitudes, skills, added qualifications, etc. Many students were provided advice on external courses to gain entry point job openings as management trainees. Career counseling was provided to many who wanted to discuss possible avenues for realizing their long cherished dreams. Numerous workshops were conducted to create awareness on attributes and attitudes valued by the industry. A large number of students (sometimes not only students) sought counseling services more or less on a daily basis. The CG & CU worked in close collaboration with the Health Centre and referrals were made to doctors and other professionals. Many persons were supported in developing coping skills and were strengthened to continue their studies. The Unit was successful in helping several depressed students who would have dropped out if not for the timely intervention and medical treatment. All these students completed the Degree programmes successfully. The Unit also supported some students who had attempted suicide by developing coping skills needed to face challenges arising from emotional trauma.
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The Director CG & CU served as the Deputy Coordinator responsible for Soft Skills development in the University of Peradeniya by drafting the University proposal for the HETC project. In addition, the Unit played a key role in helping other universities in the country develop their own proposals for HETC in the area of soft skills development.
Several other universities (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Aurvedic Institute, Rajarata University, South Eastern University, University of Visual and Performing Arts and Sabaragamuwa University) were supported by conducting special workshops on various career related topics and workshops to help develop appropriate healthy attitudes in students as well as staff. In response to a request made by the Defense Ministry, the University of Peradeniya conducted a special one-month counseling training for 45 officers of Army, Air Force, Navy and Police. The quality of the training programme was appreciated by the Defense Ministry.
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Appendix D - Auxiliary Services
D1 Staff Development Centre (as reported by the Director, Prof. D.C. Bandara)
Introduction
The Staff Development Centre (SDC) was established in March 1999 at the University of Peradeniya. Being an umbrella organization for the different units of individual faculties, the Centre undertakes activities which promote staff development at the University of Peradeniya, and other universities in the system.
The Staff Development Centre of the University of Peradeniya conducted the following training programs during the year 2010.
Training Programmes
Fourth Induction Program for Academic Staff - 2010
This Induction program is of 150 hrs duration. It comprises 14 modules. Satisfactory completion of all modules is essential for the award of the certificate. The program includes face-to-face sessions and assignments. The program is conducted in English. All program requirements should be completed within 3 months. Participants must obtain a pass grade in the module on Teaching Practice for successful completion of the program. The main focus of the program is on teaching. Twenty five staff members from the Universities of Peradeniya, Rajarata, Moratuwa and Sir John Kotelawala Defence participated in the program.
The program started on 05th October 2010 and completed the three segments during the following dates:
• 1st segment – October 05th to 08th and October 11th to 14th • 2nd segment - November 01st to 04th and November 08th to 11th • 3rd segment – November 29th to December 02ndand December 06th to 09th
The awards ceremony was held on 09th December 2010 at the Senate Room of the University of Peradeniya. The Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, Prof.K. Premaratne awarded certificates to all the participants (25) who had successfully completed the program.
Training Program for Administrative and Non Academic staff
In collaboration with the Corporate Management Division, the Staff Development Centre organized a two-day Induction program for newly recruited staff in the University. The workshop was held on 21st and 22nd October 2010 at the Senate Room. Sixty-five staff members including Assistant registrars, Assistant bursars, clerks, computer application assistants and telephone operators participated in the program.
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Training Program for Stenographers, Typist and Telephone Operators
A three-day training program for stenographers, typists and telephone operators was launched by the Staff Development Centre in collaboration with the Corporate Management Division. The program was held at the Senate Room on the following days:
25thand 26th November 2010 14th December 2010
Forty-one stenographers, seven telephone operators and 03 typists participated in the program. Prof. J.M. Gunadasa (a former Vice Chancellor) and Mrs. C.K. Ellawala from the English Language Teaching Unit served as resource persons.
The Staff Development Centre has identified the training requirements of the non academic staff of the University. Therefore, the SDC hopes to conduct training programs to train the administrative and non academic staff of the University so that their knowledge and skills could be enhanced.
Staff Position
The SDC has a part-time Director (academic staff member) and a planning committee of 14 members (on voluntary basis) at present. The SDC has a permanent stenographer and a labourer.
Progress during the year
During the year 2010 the SDC successfully completed the 4thInduction Program for Academic Staff. All sessions of the program were evaluated by the participants and suggestions will be incorporated for improvement of the next program.
Outside Work
The Staff Development Centre of the University of Peradeniya conducted the following two consultancies for the IRQUE Project of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka in 2010:
1. Consultancy for Syllabus Revision – RJT/IRQUE/SSH/CON-F/2008/01 2. Consultancy for Subject Based Syllabus Revision – RJT/IRQUE/SSH/CON-F/2008/02
Constraints
A request regarding the requirements and location were made in the original proposal for the SDC. The SDC has being using classrooms of the Dept. of Education, Faculty of Arts, to conduct workshops due to the unavailability of facilities for the SDC to conduct its activities. It is essential to have a photocopier, camera and other equipment for better training in SDC activities. However, the SDC borrows equipment and also the technical support from other faculties during the Induction Program and sometimes we faced many difficulties due to these deficiencies. The SDC hopes that the University will provide these facilities in the near future.
Suggestions for further development
In 2011, the SDC plans to start English programs and IT programs for non academic staff in collaboration with the Corporate Management Division. Also it hopes to conduct leadership and management skills workshop and several one-day workshops in the areas of career guidance and development, research management, departmental administration and management and human relationships at workplaces. The planning committee of the SDC has taken a decision to conduct
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many one or two-day workshops on IT based learning and teaching for the University staff. Also the SDC hopes to conduct several workshops regarding proposal writing and report writing in 2011.
Since the SDC has identified requirements and training needs of the non academic and administrative staff of the University, it hopes to undertake many activities in the future to improve their knowledge, skills and attitudes, so that the efficiency of individuals at their workplace is greatly enhanced.
The SDC hopes to conduct a training program for the administrative staff in collaboration with the Quality Assurance & Accreditation Council in the following aspects.
• Administrative Procedures • Procurement Procedures • Information Retrieval • Interpersonal Relationships • Code of Conduct
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D2 World Bank - IRQUE Project (Local Technical Secretariat) (as reported by the Director, Prof. K. Premaratne )
General
The IRQUE Project was funded by the Ministry of Higher Education with financial assistance from the World Bank. The project commenced in August 2003 and was completed on 30-06-2010. The main objective of the project was to improve the relevance and quality of undergraduate education to ensure that University graduates contribute effectively to the economic development of the country.
There were two types of projects; i.e. the Institutional Block Grants (IBG) and the Quality Enhancement Fund (QEF) and the grants were awarded in three tiers each. The first and second rounds of IBGs were awarded in 2004 and 2005 on a non-competitive basis to all the universities based on the following themes:
a. To improve skills associated with Information Technology, English language Proficiency and to develop Students' learning Environment.
b. To enhance Social Harmony among the University community and to facilitate needs of the differently-abled staff and students.
c. To increase the intake for IT and Computer Science Courses in the Faculty of Engineering.
Rs. 5 m, Rs.12 m and Rs. 3m were allocated on non competitive basis under the IBG round III program in September, 2009 to Dean's Office, the Department of Law and the Centre for Differently -Abled Students respectively from the savings of the project funds to improve teaching facilities and to procure books. All projects were successfully completed and the funds were utilized fully.
The QEF grants had been awarded to the Academic Departments and Faculties on competitive basis. The Faculties of Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine and Dept. of Sociology of the Faculty of Arts were successful in winning the awards of Rs.97.8,85.0 and84.1million respectively, in the first round of competition and these projects commenced in April,2005tobecompletedin 5 years. The proposal submitted by the Faculty of Science was selected in May 2006 and Rs. 78 m was granted for a period of 4 years. The Faculty of Arts received Rs. 21m in September2008on non competitive basis under the QEF round III program. Additional amounts were awarded to the Veterinary Medicine and Science Study Programs from the savings of the project funds in recognition of the successful completion of project activities.
The IBG I and II projects and all QEF grants & IBG III were successfully completed on 30-06- 2008 and 30-06-2010 respectively, and subsequently, the final reports were submitted to the Policy Planning and Development Unit(PPDU) of the Ministry of Higher Education.
Achievements
The total allocation under IBG grants was Rs. 59.76 m + 20 m. All projects were successfully completed and the funds were utilized fully.
Statement of Expenditure of QEF Grants for the 5 years Period from April 2005
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Study Program Allocation (Rs.) Expenditure (Rs.) % Utilization Agriculture 97,829,000.00 95,807,669.79 97 Sociology 70,274,629.82 70,187,871.47 99 Vet. Science 95,040,800.00 95,320,148.78 100 Science 81,432,000.00 80,243,248.00 98 Arts 21,000,000.00 20,312,193.08 97
The funds were released to the University by the PPDU in installments on the basis of activity/purchase orders placed by the respective study programmes. The major achievements of the project are given below:
1. Renovation/refurbishment of 5 halls of residence, and the WUS canteen. 2. Improving IT training facilities at the IT Centre. 3. Setting up of the Self Access English Language Centre at the Faculty of Arts. 4. Increasing intake by 25 of IT & Computer Science Degree program of the Faculty of Engineering. 5. Development of curricula of Faculties of Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Science and Dept. of Sociology 6. Postgraduate training leading to the PhD for 6 lecturers. 7. Improving laboratories and library facilities. 8. Overseas and local short term training for both academic and non academic staff members.
The success of the IRQUE Project is well evidenced in the World Bank observation that the IRQUE Project is the most successful project of its kind in South Asia and one of the best in the world.
Acknowledgement:
The financial support provided by the World Bank is gratefully acknowledged.
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D3 Health Centre & Health Services (as reported by the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. S.V. Wattegama)
The Health Centre is a fully-pledged curative and preventive health care delivery unit headed by the Chief Medical Officer. This service consists of an outpatient department (OPD), indoor treatment facilities, including an infectious disease ward and a public health section all of which are geared to serve the resident and non-resident students, employees, and their families. The preventive health section, under the supervision of Public Health inspectors, manages disinfection, cleaning, epidemiological work, vector control, food hygiene, waste disposal, environmental sanitation, water supply sanitation and health education.
Development during the year
The year 2010 was a difficult year but we continued to play a crucial role toward ensuring the delivery of quality care and services for our patients in spite of our problems.
A major drawback was the shortage of medical officers. Only three permanent medical officers including the Chief Medical Officer were available. Senior Medical Officer, DR (Mrs.) K.P.C. Goonasekara returned from her sabbatical leave on 01.01.10.
Dr. (Mrs) C. Halahakoon was recruited on permanent basis with effect from 01.06.2010. But she resigned from the post on 14.09.10 to join her husband after working for three months. The other Medical Officer recruited, Dr Madawatte, did not accept the post for personal reasons. I must thank Dr. Nadeeja Perera, the Visiting Medical Officer, who helped us by sharing the work and covering the leave of other Medical Officers. The workload was excessively heavy due to the outbreak of H1N1 and Rubella Viral Infection. For the first time in the history, Rubella epidemic was identified among male students. Antibody tests were carried out at the MRI for confirmation.
The following welfare activities were carried out to enhance social harmony among the employees:
• Monthly clinic conducted at the Home for the Elders at Illagolla. • Awareness programme on the donation of the eyes to coincide with Vesak Poya Day • Annual trip to Trincomalee • New-year Celebrations • Cricket tournament between the Security Department and the Health Centre cricket team. • Fund raising activity by selling bookmarks. • Donation of medical equipment from the PGIA
Major Programmes carried out
• Monthly staff meetings. • Monthly Health Education programme' • Continuation of a monthly Respiratory Clinic by the Chest Physician attached to the General Hospital, Kandy. • Releasing a Medical Officer for a two-day training programme at the Family Health Bureau • Counselling training for the 3rd Medical Officer at the Department of Psychiatry.
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Major activities carried out
Curative work
Students Staff Total Number of Out-door Patients 18875 9689 28564 Number of In-door patients - 944 725 Out of hour calls
Treatment for Special Diseases Students Staff Total Nervous Disorder 46 01 47 H Hypertension 01 01 Mitral Valve prolapsed 02 01 03 TBT TB TB TB Heart Ailment 01 Infectious Diseases 219 Diabetes 01
Special Vaccination Programmes
Students Staff Total Hepatitis “B” 240 - 240 Anti Rabies 428 - 428 Toxoid 646 - 646
Number of medical Examination done on staff members New entrance - 78 Scholarships - 06
Number of students seeking examination
Number of students exempted - 271 Number of students not exempted - 27
Medical Board
Number of Medical Boards - 05 Number of staff members placed for M/Boards - 17 Number of student members placed for M/Board - 31
Number patients referred to other Intuition
Patients referred to General Hospital, Kandy - 60 Patients referred to General Hospital, Peradeniya - 228
Revenue
Ambulance Charges from staff - Rs: 1890.00
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E.C.G. Charges from staff - Rs: 5200.00 Cost of patient’s diet - Rs: 160027.50
Others
Number of Minor operation done - 05 Number of Days patients were in the Ward - 1905 Accidents on Duty - 51
Ambulance trips done with in & out side the campus 758+126 = 884
Preventive Work
Public Health Activities - 2010 Tabulation of services rendered in 2008 by the Public Health Section of the Health Centre is as follows:
Sanitation 1. Garbage Collection Route worked : 353 days. 2. Garbage Collection Route Haulage : 17650 km 3. Total annual collection : 882.5 m/tons approximately 4. Sewerage maintenance works : 272 5. Gully services with Municipality : 08
Pest Control Work 1. Disinsectization exercises : 73 2. Structural Termite control in : 74 buildings 3. Deratting exercises :46 4. Fogging with anti malaria unit :09 exercises
Anti Rabies Activities 1. Dogs seized : 25 2. Dogs Vaccinated for Rabies : 25 3. No of Dogs Sterilization : 25
Food and Water Hygiene 1. Canteen inspections : 120 2. Water sampling and analysis : 02
Epidermology Communicable diseases investigated Hepatitis : 08 Mumps : 06 Chicken pox : 84 Typhoid : 01 Dengue fever : 09 Rubella : 53 Tuberculosis : 01
Special Activities 1. No of health education programs carried out : 12 sessions 2. Staff conference held : 10 Above routing work and other ad hoc services were carried out by 29 public health personnel.
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D4 Physical Education Division (as reported by the Director, Ms. Arosha Perera)
Introduction
The goal of the Division Physical Education, the sports governing body of the University of Peradeniya, is to awaken within young people the awareness that life-long practice of sport can help in the quest for self-improvement & secondary effects such as better hygiene and health.
It is the considered opinion of educationists that in the education of young people, the mind & the body are involved in equal amounts. Having the same interest in mind, the Division of Physical Education is trying hard to give better service to the University, and in a broader sense, to the whole society.
Progress during the Year 2010
The year 2010 was a very successful year for sportsmen & women of the University of Peradeniya. Our players participated in the10th Sri Lanka University Games - 2010 and brought honour to their Alma Mater. The excellent performances of` the University undergrads at their premier sports festival, Sri Lanka University Games, brought them 04th place in Men’s Championships, 03rd in Women’s Championships and obtained the Inter University Overall 04th position. At the Games, they were able to obtain 03 championships.
Inter University Tournaments
The 10th Sri Lanka University Games 2010 which was organized by the Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association was conducted by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura from 01st to 11th October 2010 at the University and various other places. A total of 22 sports disciplines were conducted at the Games.
The University of Peradeniya cricket team beat Uva Wellassa University and entered the second round. However, they lost to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The match was played on 11th September 2010 at the Piliyandala Maha Vidyala Grounds.
The University of Peradeniya Rugby Football team entered the semi final round by beating the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Our players won the match against the University of Moratuwa which was held on 20th September 2010 at the Sugathadasa National Sports Complex, Colombo. At the Final match their counterpart was The University of Colombo. The final match was held at the same venue on 26th September 2010. The University of Peradeniya became the Inter University Rugby Football Champions.
The Sri Lanka University Netball Championship was held from 27th to 29th September 2010 at the premises of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Our players lost at quarter finals.
The 10th Sri Lanka University Games commenced officially on 01stOctober 2010 at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. As part of the games, the Inter University Football Championship was held from 01st to 04th October 2010 at the Shalika & Reid Avenue grounds. Our Football players beat the University of Sabaragamuwa and the Eastern University in the first round and the University of Colombo at the Quarterfinals. However, they lost to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and obtained the fourth position at the Games.
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The Inter University Badminton Championship started on 5th October 2010. At the end of the tournament on 07th October, our shuttlers became 02nd runner-up in the women’s category while the men’s team obtained the fourth position.
The Sri Lanka University Games Road Race Championship was held on 03rd October 2010 at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Our athletes performed extremely well at the competition and emerged 01st runner-up at the Championship. The Swimming & Taekwondo Championships of the 10th Sri Lanka University Games were held on 07th & 09th October respectively at the premises of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Our players were placed fourth in both games.
The University of Peradeniya women’s team was the 02nd place winner in the Elle Championship at the Sri Lanka University Games held on 07th October 2010 at Shalika Grounds & the University of Sri Jayewardenapura Grounds.
The Sri Lanka Universities wrestling Championship was held on 08th October 2010 at the Sri Jayewardenapura University gymnasium. Our wrestlers emerged 02nd runner-up in the championship.
The University of Peradeniya Basketball players emerged 01st runner-up in both men’s & women’s categories at the Sri Lanka Universities Basketball Championships held at Sugathadasa National Sports Complex from 03rd to 05th October 2010.
The Carrom women’s team of the University of Peradeniya secured second place at the SLUG carrom championship which was held at the Sri Lanka Carrom Federation, Reid Avenue, Colombo, from 06th to 07th October 2010.
The Sri Lanka University Table Tennis Championships was held at the Indoor Courts of the St. Thomas College, Mount Lavinia, on 07th October 2010. Our women peddlers became 02nd runner- up at the championship.
The University of Peradeniya Volleyball women’s team was placed third at the volleyball championship held from 07th to 09th October 2010 at the indoor courts of the National Youth Sports Complex, Maharagama.
The University of Peradeniya weightlifters also have shown tremendous performances at the SLUG Weightlifting Championship and emerged 02nd place winners. This tournament was held on 04th October 2010 at the Sri Lanka Weightlifting Federation, Reid Avenue, Colombo.
Men’s Chess Team emerged champions’ at the Sri Lanka University Games which was held from 08th to 10th October 2010 at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. They clinched the champion trophy for the fourth time consecutively. The Sri Lanka University Track & Field Championships was held at the Diyagama Sports Complex on 09th & 10th of October 2010. The University of Peradeniya men’s athletic team was the third place winner at the championships while the women’s team was placed fourth.
Colour Awards Ceremony
Annual Colours Awards Ceremony, an important event that honours sportsmen and women of the University of Peradeniya who excelled in sports was held on 19th March 2010 at the Gymnasium of the University of Peradeniya. In addition to the Special awards winners, 146 sportsmen and 85 sportswomen who excelled in various events at the inter University Tournament, National, international competitions were honored at this ceremony. Prof. S.B.S. Abhayakoon, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.
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Educational/Training Programmes
All Island Inter School Chess tournament was organized by the University chess team for the second time and was worked off at the University Gymnasium on 31st July 2010. The tournament was a success with the participation of 54 schools.
The Division Physical Education conducted Physical Education & Strength Training programme for the students and the staff members throughout the year. The programme conducted by the instructors in the Physical Education Department was both successful and popular among the participants.
Training sessions & workshops for all 22 sports disciplines available at the University commenced in January and were conducted throughout the year for the University undergraduates. Those sessions were mainly for the purpose of preparing students for competitive sports. These sessions were conducted by the respective Master-in Charge or the part-time coach appointed by the University.
Invitational Tournaments
The University of Peradeniya Hockey men’s team emerged the Runner-up at the “UOC” Hockey 7’s Invitational Hockey Tournament-2010 held on 08th May 2010 at the Colombo University Grounds. Our women’s team also participated, but they lost at the semifinals and were placed fourth.
The Hockey team of the University emerged 01st runner-up at the “Pera Sixes” Invitational Hockey Tournament held on 21st August 2010. The tournament was worked off at the Peradeniya University hockey field.
The University of Moratuwa organized ‘Dr Amith Munindradasa Memorial Chalange Trophy 2010- Open Badminton Tournament on 21st& 22nd June 2010 at the University Gymnasium, Moratuwa. Our Badminton men’s team participated at the tournament but lost at the quarterfinals.
The Volleyball team of the University of Peradeniya organized an Invitational Inter University Quadrangular Tournament from 24th to 25th September 2010 at the University gymnasium. The Sabaragamuwa University, Rajarata University, Wayamba University & the University of Peradeniya participated at the tournament which was open for both men’s & women’s teams. Both men’s & women’s teams of the University of Peradeniya were able to clinch the champion trophies.
Major Tournaments
At the beginning of the year, six players participated at the Kandy Garden Club Open Tennis Tournament held on 20th & 27th January 2010 & the Tournament was worked off at the Garden Club Courts in Kandy.
The Swimming team of the University of Peradeniya participated at the Open Sea Swimming Competition which was held on 14th February 2010 at Ambalangoda beach. Our swimmers secured the second place at the inter University category.
The Peradeniya University netballers were the 01st runners-up at the Divisional Secretariat Inter Club Sports Meet held on 28th March 2010 at the Bogambara Stadium, Kandy. The Baseball National Championship was held on 07th March in Galle. The Peradeniya University undergraduates participated at the tournament even though they could not reach a medal position.
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The National ‘B’ Chess championship was held in Colombo from 24thto 29th April 2010. PMRL Bandara of the Faculty of Science was selected to the National ‘B’ Chess team.
The Central Province wrestling tournament was held on 07th May 2010 at Walala Central College, Manikhinna. The Peradeniya University wrestlers were the 01stRunner-up at the tournament.
The Kandy District carom tournament organized by the Kandy District Carrom Association was worked off on 05th and 06th June 2010 at Wewelpitiya Praja Shalawa, Mahaiyawa, and Kandy. RMKD Rajakaruna of the Faculty of Dental Sciences was placed second at the Open Women’s category.
Our basketball men’s team participated at the ‘National Seminary Challenge Trophy’ Basketball tournament which took place at the National Seminary, Ampitiya, and Kandy. However, they could not obtain a medal position.
Sri Lanka Novices weightlifting Championship conducted by the Sri Lanka Weightlifting Federation was held on 03rd July 2010 at the Sri Lanka Weightlifting Federation Building at Reid Avenue, Colombo. The University of Peradeniya Veterinary Medicine Student HMPM Bandara was able to bag the gold medal in the 77 KG weight category. M.D.B Kulathunge in the 105 KG category won the Bronze medal. In the final standing, Peradeniya University undergraduates were the 01st runner-up.
Our Weightlifters performed extremely well at the Central Province weightlifting tournament held recently. The tournament was conducted by the Ministry of Sports at the Kandy YMCA on 26th June, 2010. RCS Weerasinghe(62Kg), LRMD Madushanka (96 Kg), and MLUB Herath (85 Kg) secured 02nd places at the championship.
The Peradeniya University ruggerites won the match played against Dickoya Sports Club held at Dickoya on 03rd August 2010.
The Inter Club All Island League Table Tennis Championship was held on 07th to 08th August 2010 at St. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia. 11 players representing the University of Peradeniya participated.
The Open Ranking Tennis Championship organized by the Garden Club, Kandy was held from 09th to 14th August 2010. Our women tennis players participated at the tournament. However, they lost the match.
The University Soccer team played a match with Greenland Sports Club on 19th September 2010 at Ulapane Pradesheeya Saba Ground, Ulapane, as part of the Gampola League ‘A’ Division Tournament. The final result was 1-1 draw.
Coaching Camps
The Rugby coaching camp was held on 14th August 2010 at the University Grounds. 60 students participated in this camp.
Two coaching camps for the University Netball squad were held on 18th & 19th September 2010 and 25th 26th September 2010 respectively at the University Gymnasium & Grounds. All the Netball players of the University team participated.
A special coaching camp for the University Elle players was held on 22nd September 2010 at which 40 students participated.
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A coaching camp was held for the University Tennis players on 11th September 2010 at the University grounds. Both men’s& women’s team members participated.
A series of coaching camps for the University footballers were held in the month of September 2010 at the University grounds. The main objective of holding those coaching camps was to prepare our football players for the Sri Lanka University Games. The first camp was held on 13th September 2010. Afterwards, coaching camps were held at the University Grounds on 1st, 5th, 18th, 20th 22nd & 25th of September 2010. Assistant coach of Sri Lanka Army and Madyama Lanka coaches conducted the camps. All the team players of the University Soccer team took part.
Special Events
Leadership workshop for newly appointed captains & vice captains of the University of Peradeniya was held on 22nd & 23rd May 2010 in the premises of the University of Peradeniya. Most of the team Captains & Vice Captains participated & at the evaluation they stated that the workshop was effective.
The Staff Sports Programme for the 03rd consecutive year was organized by the Division of Physical Education and held from 05th to 20th July 2010. This programme included the following categories: Badminton (Men/Women), Carrom (Men/Women), Netball (Mixed), Softball Cricket, Swimming (Men/Women) Table Tennis (Men/Women) Volleyball (Men/Women) were included for the Staff Programme.
The Division of Physical Education organized an Annual Novices Carrom Tournament for the first time in the University. The Championship was open for both men & women and was worked off on 19th & 20th June, 2010 at the University Gymnasium. Medical student, SMKI Kapugedara, was the champion at this tournament, while Engineering student, DPS Gamachchige secured Second Place. At the women’s category, the champion was the Dental student, RMKD Rajakaruna while WDMP Wasana, an Arts student, obtained the second position.
Foreign Tours
Representing the Sri Lanka University Team, GGGC Harshapriya, one of our Table Tennis players, participated in the 02nd Asian University Table Tennis Championship 2010.
The Asian University Table Tennis Championship-2010 was held from 03rd to 06th July in Hong Kong, China.
Mr. DDRT Karunasena, a 3rd year student of the Faculty of Arts, won a bronze medal at the 04th World Traditional Washu Championship 2010 held in China. Mr. DDRT Karunasena was the only University student who represented the Sri Lanka team at the World Championship.
For the second time, the University of Peradeniya participated at the PES International Sports Festival held in Bangalore India. The festival was organized by the PES Institute of Technology and held from 08th to 13th November 2010. 31 players representing the University of Peradeniya took part in the tournament.
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D5 Student Services (as reported by the Assistant Registrar, Mr. J.P. Wesley)
The Student Services Branch coordinates activities with all faculties and other service units of the University in order to provide various services for students and staff.
Accommodation
The University of Peradeniya was originally planned to provide residential facilities to all undergraduate students but the residential requirement has since been relaxed due to the increase in the intake of students in recent years.
1.1 Student Accommodation
The University policy on student accommodation is administered by the Student Services Branch in accordance with the rules and regulations formulated by the University.
The University has the capacity to provide residential facilities only up to 52% of the student population. There are fourteen Halls of Residence and two Bhikku Hostels in the University. In addition, the hostel at the Agriculture Sub-Campus at Mahailluppallama provides accommodation to the first year Agriculture students who follow practical classes for a period of six months. This Sub-Campus is located about 130 km north of Peradeniya. Presently the Student Services Branch faces difficulties in providing hostel facilities for all eligible students due to the lack of appropriate resources.
Part-time Wardens from the academic staff are appointed by the University. The responsibilities attached to the post of Part-time Wardens in Halls of Residence are manifold. The most important of these includes the management of the Halls, maintenance of discipline, overseeing the welfare facilities provided to resident students and staff. They are assisted by permanent Full-time Sub- Wardens and Part-time Academic Sub-Wardens.
The Halls of Residence consist of study-bedrooms which are shared by the students. The Student Services Branch does its best to mix the students from all faculties to create and maintain inter- Faculty cohesion. The University charges Rs. 750/- as accommodation charge for an academic year from the residential students. Meals are available at hall canteens and the cafeterias located in the University premises where food is provided by private caterers at prices fixed by the University.
The approximate numbers of students provided with accommodation in different Halls of Residence are given below:
1.2 Student Residential Facilities 2010
Male Students
Name of the Hall No.of students occupied 1. Arunachalam Hall 190 2. Akbar-Nell Hall 540 3. Jayathilake Hall 190 4. James Peiris Hall 205 5. Marrs Hall 210 6. Marcus Fernando Hall 215 7. New Akbar-Nell Hall 110 8. Sarasaviuyana Hostel 056
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9. Hindagala Hostel 045 10. Ivor Jenings Hall 510 Total male students 2,271
Female students
1. Ramanathan Hall & Cluster Hostel l040 2. Sanghamitta Hall & Cluster Hostel 705 3. Wijewardena Hall 735 4. Hilda Obeysekera Hall 515 Total female students 2,295
Bhikku Students
1. Sangharamaya 090 2. Kehelpannala Hostel 022 Total Bhikku students 112
Total 5,378
Students are expected to leave the Halls of Residence during vacations. However, those who have Examinations/Clinical work are provided with vacation residence during the year.
2. Welfare, Cultural and Religious Activities
The University community participates in a wide range of activities in the areas of welfare, culture and religion. The activities organized by student societies are generally administrated by the Student Services Branch of the University.
2.1 Welfare Facilities
Welfare facilities available to students include Mahapola, Bursaries, Scholarships and other forms of financial assistance. These are managed by the Student Services Branch.
2.1.1 Mahapola Scholarships
In recent years, the Mahapola Scholarships have become the biggest source of assistance to students. This scholarship scheme is especially significant because of the large number of students who benefit by it. While some Mahapola Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, this scheme also provides financial assistance to many needy students. Mahapola Scholarships were awarded to 5,885 students of the University in 2010. Total Mahapola payment for this University in year 2010 is Rs. 141,877,800.00.
2.1.2 Bursaries
The payment of Bursaries is determined rationally on parental annual income, distance, number of dependent children in the family etc. A total sum of Rs. 11,954,500.00 was paid as Bursary for 574 students of the University in 2010.
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Other Scholarships/ Studentships
Scholarships are awarded to the students for the academic performance on merit basis and studentships are established to assist the needy students.
2.1.3 Student Counseling
The University maintains a student counseling service to assist and guide students who have problems pertaining to academic, social and personal matters. This service consists of academic experts who have very good knowledge in counseling and other social problems. Senior Student Counselors are manually nominated by the respective faculties. 47 Student Counselors were appointed by the Vice Chancellor for the year 2010. All Senior Students Counselors meet once a month and this meeting is presided by the Chairman who is also a Senior Student Counselor and selected by the Senior Student Counselors.
2.2 Cultural Activities
There are several societies and associations of the students established with the approval of the University Council. They are registered at the Student Services Branch. There are 48 registered student societies in the year 2010 to cater to the general or special interests of students with the support from staff members. Of these bodies, the most important organization is the Arts Council of the University which comprises the following members.
(i) Ex - officio members.
(a)Chairman /Senior Student Counsellors (b) Senior Assistant Registrar/Assistant Registrar/Student Services Branch and other members of Student Services Branch (c)Senior Assistant Registrar/Assistance Registrar/General Services. (d)Bursar or his/her nominee.
(ii) Nominated members:
(a) (i) Twelve persons from the academic staff annually nominated by the Vice- Chancellor each before the first meeting of the Council. (ii) One academic member from each Faculty (8 members in total) annually nominated by the Dean of the respective Faculty. (iii) Head of the Department of Fine Arts or his/her nominee. (iv) Three persons identified as those who are interested in these cultural and/or artistic activities irrespective of his/her Faculty.
(b) One Student representative from each Faculty annually nominated by the Dean of the respective Faculty.
(c) One member appointed by the Peradeniya University Students Union (PSU) irrespective of the Faculty.
(d) Three eminent artists annually nominated by the Vice - Chancellor
The Arts Council organizes Film Festivals, Annual Drama Festival, Student Drama competitions, Painting, Photography, Poetry, Short Story etc. and many cultural activities for the benefit of the University community. The annual drama festival is one of the most important activities of the Council.
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Other activities of the student societies include excursions, social gatherings, lecture series and other activities of cultural interest.
2.3 Religious Activities
The University comprises a multi-religious population and many religious activities were organized by five registered societies. These societies support their own places of worship within the Campus. They are:
(1) The Buddhist Brotherhood Society
(2) The Hindu Students Union
(3) The Newman Society (for Roman Catholics)
(4) The Student Christian Movement.
(5) The University Muslim Majlis
2.4 Student Discipline
The University takes numerous steps to maintain students discipline within the University. The Vice-Chancellor appoints a senior academic member as the Proctor of the University to act in matters of student discipline within the University on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor. The Vice- Chancellor also appoints a Deputy Proctor for each Faculty in consultation with the respective faculties.
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D6 Security & Marshal Services (as reported by the Deputy Chief Security Officer, Mr. G.W. Ranaweera & the Chief Marshal, Mr. W.A.A. Werahera )
The University Security Division provides full protection to all the movable and immovable properties of the University of Peradeniya. Although the security service consists of the Chief Security Officer, Deputy Chief Security Officer, Security Inspectors and Security Guards, the post of Chief Security Officer has not yet been filled. The University Security Division is responsible for providing full security to approximately 1795 hectares of land. The duties of the Security Division can be outlined as follows,
• Provide security to all movable and immovable properties of the University. • Take necessary action after identifying the problems that influence to both students and employees • Take actions to prevent theft • Take necessary action for the security of the University with the assistance of the Police • Take steps to prevent and extinguish fires • Provide security to functions and workshops conducted by the University when necessary • Take action to provide security to residents of University quarters and solve the problems that can arise between them • Other matters
Progress made during the year
A 24-hour mobile security system was implemented to cover the necessary service stations as there is an insufficient number of security guards for deployment. Apart from that, security inspectors conduct mobile security checking day and night. In addition to that emergency checking is also carried out. Due to this fact, the Division has been able to prevent illegal constructions and theft that take place on University land. Further, as the Security Division is always vigilant on the activities of students, incidents related with ragging have been minimized.
Summary of the Security Operations
• Action was taken to carry out an investigation according to information received in relation to a money theft from a three wheeler driver showing a knife by two persons who had come in the same three wheeler on 03. 01. 2010 at the university mosque and the three-wheeler driver was sent to police to lodge a complaint. • An outsider who had a love affair with a residential girl student of the Ramanadan Hall was called to the Security Office and advised sternly before the girl on 07.01.2010. • A search was carried out according to a complaint received to the Security Division in relation to the stealing of a Laptop computer belonging to the residential student, Mr. P.A.H.T. Hettiarachchi of Room no. 2473 of the Akbar Hall on 13.01.2010. • A complaint was lodged at the Menikhinna Police Station with regard to an illegal construction of a road in the Dodangolla Farm premises after visiting the place on 19.01.2010. This has been cited under the reference: CI – 70/114. • A complaint was received that an outsider was harassing a female student of the University girl due to a love affair and the relevant person was called to the Security Office and the problem was settled on 02.02.2010. • Lodged a complaint at the Peradeniya Police Station in relation to the snatching of a gold necklace of the wife and daughter of Professor Tiruchelvam of the Faculty of Agriculture by entering their home on 19.02.2010. • Settled a clash that was about to happen when a group of students scolded the former president of student union, Rangana Seneviratne, on 22.02.2010
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• Action was taken to produce a person, who was ready to build an illegal shop stall on a land belonging to the university near the bus stand in Peradeniya town before the Administration Division on 26.02.2010. • Lodged a complaint at the Peradeniya Police Station against a person called Ellawela who made an illegal path on a land belonging to the University at Meewathura in the Angunawela area on 01.03.2010. It has been cited under reference CI – 377/33. • A thief who robbed eggs from the Mawalawatta Farm was caught by the Security Unit upon inspection on 04.03.2010. • An inspection was carried out with officers of Administration Branch on an illegal construction by erecting concrete posts in a land belonging to the University at Peradeniya town on 06.03.2010. • An inspection was done by the Security Unit on misplacement of a UPS which was kept in the Agriculture Library on 09.03.2010. • Action was taken to lodge a complaint at the Peradeniya Police Station against the person who made an illegal construction in a land belonging to the University at Peradeniya town on 11.03.2010. . Complaint No C 2 – 05/124. J.S. Samanta, 7/A, Gampola Rd, Peradeniya. • Action was taken to lodge a complaint at the Peradeniya Police Station in connection with the snatching of a gold necklace belonging to the wife of a University employee when she was walking on Rajawatta Road by a person who had come by a three wheeler on 23.03.2010. • Action was taken to lodge a complaint at the Peradeniya Police Station in relation to the lost UPS machine belonging to the Agriculture Library on 23.03.2010. Complaint No. C 01 – 257/298. • Conducted an investigation after a complaint was received in relation to a lost insecticide tank (used to spray insecticides) which was kept in a room of the Hilda Obesekara Hall on 26.03.2010 and the insecticide tank was found. • Action was taken after an inspection of an unauthorized construction at Augasta Hill area on 27.03.2010. • Action was taken to settle a clash which was about to take place between a group of students and a group of people who came to paste political posters at the Akbar Hall on 30.03.2010. • Action was taken to report to the administration after an inspection in relation to a mud attack by a group of students with covered faces on a group of female students at the Open Theatre area on 05.04.2010. • Steps were taken to lodge a complaint at the Peradeniya Police Station in connection with the stealing of 02 computer keyboards, 03 computers and a CPU belonging to Electrical Laboratory of the Faculty of Engineering on 05.04.2010. Complaint No GCIB 291/18. • The CPU stolen from the Electrical Laboratory of the Faculty of Engineering on 05.04.2010 was found being left by the wall next to the gate towards Penideniya, and action was taken to inform the Peradeniya Police and an inspection was carried out by deploying police dogs. Fingerprints were also obtained by the officers from the Department of Finger Printing. • Action was taken to lodge a complaint at the police against unidentified persons who were heaping up sand in the Mahaweli River near the Meewathura Water Plant on 20.04.2010. Complaint No.CIB2 – 39/103. • Action was taken to settle the clash that took place between two student factions in the Faculty of Engineering on 26.04.2010. The Deputy Vice Chancellor and the Dean of the Faculty extended their support in this case. • Carried out an inspection and reported to administration on a waste oil attack by two students, near Gas Production Plant, against a group of students of the Faculty of Agriculture who were on their way to a lecture on 25.05.2010. • The Security Division took immediate action to turn back a group of residential students who ran towards the Peradeniya town with rods and other things in their hands against two outsiders who attacked two students who had gone for their dinner from a hotel near the Gampola bus halt in the Peradeniya town.
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• Action was taken to lodge a complaint at Balagolla police station, after visiting and inspecting the place, in relation to an illegal cutting of two white sandal trees at Dodamgolla Farm on 31.05.2010. Complaint No. MOIB – 388/127. • Action was taken to lodge a complaint at the Peradeniya police station after an inspection was done in relation to an illegal cutting of two Sawari nuga trees at the Mawalawatta Farm premises on 06.06.2010. Complaint Nos. CIB – 148/86 and CIB 149/87. • The report of the investigation on the untying of cables of a computer at the Agriculture Library was submitted to the administration on 07.06.2010. • The Security Division interfered with and settled the clash that was about to start between senior students and anti ragging students in the gymnasium on 29.06.2010. • The Security Division interfered with and settled the clash that was about to start between two student factions of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences on 29.06.2010. • Conducted an investigation and lodged a complaint at the Police in respect of the stealing of five rugby balls by breaking the office room in the playground where sports equipment are kept on 10.07.2010. Complaint no. C377/171 • The Security Division interfered with and necessary arrangements were made for the Minister of Higher Education to leave the University who arrived here to declare open the Computer Unit and the Department of Law of the Faculty of Arts, since a large number of students were trying to encircle his vehicle and protest on 12.07.2010. Even the police officers who had come for the protection of the minister were overcome by the students. • Action was taken to lodge a complaint at the Peradeniya Police Station on a suspected vehicle that had been parked near the Deputy Vice Chancellor’s University residence on the night of 14.07.2010. Complaint No. CIB2– 222/281, Vehicle no. WPGJ - 1204 • Ms. RPTG Chandima (A/07/65), a student who tried to take away goods kept in Room No. 09 of the Hilda Obesekara Hall without permission, was referred to the proctor for necessary action on 05.08.2010. • Action was taken to hand over the Laptop Computer which had been left in the common room of the Faculty of Medicine to its owner, D.M. Liyanage, M/05/101, Room No. 05. Marrs Hall, on 07.08.2010. • Steps were taken to prevent the taking away of kitchen equipment of Marcus Fenando Hall by the person who maintained the canteen, on 09.08.2010. • Handed over to the Police on 11. 08. 2010 a suspicious person called S.A.L. Ravindra of No.141/1, Katudeniya, Matale who had come to the common room of the Faculty of Science. • Action was taken to report to the administration in relation to the breaking of a room door in Akbar Hall by a drunken student, N. Kadeeshan, E/05/160, on 18.08.2010. • Action was taken to foil an attempt to rag freshers by senior students in the Student Centre on 24.08.2010. • Action was taken to hospitalize the student E.H.L.J. Kumara who was knocked down by a lorry at the Ramanadan Hall Junction on 27.08.2010 and to inform the Peradeniya Police in this regard. • Action was taken to foil an attempt to rag freshers by senior students in the Student Centre on 28.08.2010. • The student W.A.Y. Ekadeera was referred to the Proctor in relation to an attack on him at the Senate Building area on 01.09.2010. • The Security Division assisted in retrieving two misplaced bedsteads which were kept in Hilda Hall by conducting an investigation on 06.09.2010. • A residential student of the Marcus Fernando Hall named Patitaran, A/09/396 was ragged at the night of 09.09.2010 and the Security Division took immediate action to hospitalize him. • Conducted an investigation and submitted a report to the Administration on destroying of concrete benches set up at the Department of Biological Science premises by a group of students on the night of 22.09.2010.
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• An attempt to take away a book belonging to the main library illegally by a female student named D.M.C.H. Dissanayake, A/06/105, was foiled and the book was taken into the custody of the Security Division. A report with regard to this matter has been submitted to the Proctor. • Submitted a report to the Deputy Vice Chancellor on a meeting held by the Unemployed Graduates Association on the permission of the Students Union at the Students Centre on 07.10.2010. • An inspection was carried out with the Marshal Unit in connection with an attack on a student (R. A.L M Kumara, A/06/253) in the Arunachalam Hall 28.10.2010. • An Inspection was carried out on a theft that had taken place in several rooms of the Sanghamitta Cluster Hostel on 08.11.2010. • Immediate action was taken after an inspection in relation to the disposal of soil on to University premises by a person residing at Meewatura area on 10.11.2010. The person was identified as A G. Nihal Jayaratna, No.140, Meewatura, Peradeniya • A Person who was photographing inside the Wijewardana Hall was caught and handed over to the Peradeniya Police 0n 15.11.2010. Complaint No. CIB2 – 251/298. Details of the person: S.G Wickkramasinghe, 450 D, Pahala Iriyagama, Peradeniya. • Action was taken to lodge a complaint at the Police Station after an inspection was done in relation to an illegal cutting of a Sudu Handun tree at the Mawalawatta Farm premises on 16.11.2010. Complaint No. CIB – 1 - 16/395. • Submitted a report to the Proctor regarding an attempt to make a dispute with the Security Unit by three students who were having alcohol at midnight in the stadium on 27.11.2010. • Action was taken to prevent a clash that was about to happen between northern Tamil students and mid country Tamil students at a function of Tamil students held at the Student Centre on 29.11.2010. After referring this incident to the Proctor both sides were called and the issue was settled. • The Security Division arrested a suspicious person who was staying in the Faculty of Engineering and handed him over to the Peradeniya Police Station. Several thousand and two thousand rupee notes and an invalid passport, a copy of birth certificate and other documents were in his traveling bag. His details are as follows: Kanaka Sabhapati, No. 53/5, Ramakrishna Road, Wellawatta, Colombo. • Action was taken to extinguish the fire that took place at room no. 111 of the Ramanadan Hall caused by an electric short on 02.12.2010. The subsequent investigations revealed that this had happened because of the melting of wires of the plug due to use of several Heaters at a time. A report regarding this matter has been submitted to the administration. • Action was taken to hospitalize a few students who fell sick while climbing Hantana on 04.12.2010. • An attempt to take away a book belonging to the main library illegally by a female student who follows a Diploma Course, was foiled and the book was taken into the custody of the Security Division on 11.12.2010. A report with regard to this matter was submitted to the proctor. Name of the student; D.A.D. Podihewage, HD/DIP/10/11/194. • Students from the Nawela Open University arrived here to climb Hantana Mountain on 19.12.2010. Several students from this University joined them to show the way and they were attacked on their way to Hantana by Nawela Open University students. A group of students of this University who came to know about this incident planned to attack the buses in which Open University students were traveling and gathered at Galaha Junction. The Security Division took immediate action to inform the Peradeniya and Kandy Police Stations and to send the respective buses via Katugastota- Kurunegala road. • Action was taken to report to the Administration in relation to student agitations and other activities that took place during the year 2010.
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Marshals Unit
The Marshals Unit consists of a Chief Marshal and two Marshals. The Marshals Unit comes under the direct supervision of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The main functions of the Marshals Unit are to maintain discipline of students by keeping vigilance in activities and their behaviour at Faculties, Centres, Gymnasium, Playground and Halls under the direction of the Deputy Vice Chancellor.
Development in the year 2010
Awareness programs were held for new batches of students of the faculties regarding by-laws and disciplinary procedures to minimize breach of law. As result of vigilant monitoring of student activities, the number of ragging incidents decreased in 2010.
Major Activities Carried out
• Fact finding mission 43 incidents identified during the year in the faculties, halls of residence, play ground and gymnasium. • Assisted the University Security Division by providing security to staff and students. • Assisted Deans of faculties, the Proctor and Deputy Proctors and Wardens regarding student disciplinary matters. • Provided logistic support including secretarial assistance in conducting disciplinary inquiries. • Assisted at major functions such as the Convocation, Exhibitions and the Drama Festival conducted by the University. • Action was taken to hand over a suspicious person to the Police Station who was roaming around the Faculties. • Assisted the security forces and intelligence units to maintain national security.
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D7 Landscape Division (as reported by the Curator, Mr. D.M.S.K.W.B. Palipana)
Introduction
The total land extent of the University of Peradeniya is 700 hectares. About 230 hectares have been developed to accommodate the faculties, the halls of residence, staff bungalows and other facilities. Considerable Landscaping has been done in the University Park which is planted with a variety of flowering trees, shade trees, clipped hedges and large amount of lawn areas maintaining and keeping the said landscape properly while improving it are the main objectives of the Landscape Division.
The Division of Landscaping is mainly responsible for the following activities
1 Maintenance of the existing landscape of the University. 2 Maintenance of a plant nursery and providing readymade planted pots to the University functions 3 Removal of endangered trees and branches and hazards to the University properties and further handling the activities of tendering of logs with General Service division and Security division. 4 Attending to upgrading and improving of the university Landscape 5 Preparation of new landscape plans and preparation of lost estimates and Implementation of the new Landscapes.
Progress during the year
A brief account of the work done by the Landscape Division in 2010 is as follows:
The landscape activities of the University were carried out satisfactorily which includes maintenance activities, such as, the replacement of decaying and over grown species, the planting of new trees on the premises of the University were carried out as usual. The removal of fallen trees and branches was also accomplished on a routine basis.
All the live hedges in the University were regularly trimmed and the footpaths and the steps were cleaned, weeded and maintained properly.
Fire belts were established to protect the university assets from fire at Upper Hanthana, Mars Hill, Mawalawatta, and Kundugodella area using the Rehabilitation Prisoners and landscape labourers.
The Landscape Division provided the maximum support to all the special activities carried out during this year, such as, providing potted plants for exhibitions and other University functions, maintaining regularly the Saracchandra outdoor stadium for the drama festivals and the General Convocation and the University of Peradeniya Research Sessions (PURSE).
Special improvements and activities
1) Prepared compost for landscape activities by using cut grasses, chopped branches, cow dung and other suitable debris.
2) Organized a tree planting program on 5thNovember to plant 1000 plants in the university premises to commemorate Deyata Sewana Program. This program was implemented successfully and 1007 saplings were planted.
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3) Transported rock borders to protect the eroded area of the ma-oya embankment with the Maintenance Division.
Landscape improvement and new landscape designs
1. Landscape improvements were carried out in the areas of Ma Oya, the Senate area, the Faculties, common areas and the Halls of Residence. 2. Proposed Landscape design for the Veterinary Hospital of the University and estimates were prepared. 3. New Landscape design was prepared for the inner quadrangle of the 2nd Arts Building. 4. Designed and implemented a new Landscape for the inner quadrangle of the IT Centre.
Major activities
1. Reconditioning of the main lawns of the University which includes removing of termed hills and treating leveling etc. 2. Utilized rehabilitation prisoners from the Bogambara prison in the landscape activities. 3. Carried out tree planting program/ organized a program to upgrade and improve the Hilda Park area with the students of the Soba Sansadaya, Faculty of Arts. 4. landscaped unused areas of the University Park
Constraints
1. Labour shortage in the Division greatly constrains the conducting of day-to-day maintenance activities 2 Lack of vehicles for site visits 3 Inadequate supervisory capacity to inspect work carried out in areas covering great land extent
Suggestions for the improvement
1. Obtain a cab vehicle or at least a three wheeler for site visits.
2. Increase the supervisory capacity by recruiting at least two landscape supervisors.
3. Prevent transferring of labourers of the Division to the various sections in the University on requests made by the various Departments and the Units.
4. Upgrading cardre vacancies and create new skilled cardre positions, such as, machine operator, gardeners for pruning hedges, tree cutter helpers, tree surgery technicians etc.
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D8 Maintenance Division (as reported by the Works Engineer, Mr. A.S.A. Gunesekera)
As reported last year Maintenance Division undertook all repairs, renovation work and improvements with a labour force of nearly 170 and 21 officers.
01. Water Supply & Maintenance Unit
As reported in the previous year, the Water Supply and Maintenance Unit performed routine duties connected with the normal maintenance of the internal water supply service. Accordingly, 1589 maintenance jobs were completed in 2010.
Special Jobs • Removing existing G.I pipes and replacing them with PVC pipes at the Akbar Nell Hostel • Removing old pipe fittings and replacing them with new ones at the Sarachchandra Open Air Theatre. • Fixing & fitting pipes in the Laboratories at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences • Removing existing G.I pipes and replacing them with PVC pipes at the Hockey grounds • Repairing the bathroom unit in the Department of Mechanical Engineering • Repairing the water supply system in view ofthe Convocation 2009 • Laying a new pipe line for the Mawalawatta Farm • Removing the existing G.I water tank and fixing a new PVC tank at the Wijewardena Hostel.
02. Civil Maintenance Unit
During this year 973 regular and 74 estimated jobs were completed as part of routine maintenance.
Special Jobs • Repair and renovation of the Sump at the Faculty of Medicine. • Colour washing of Building Complex “A” at the Faculty of Dental Sciences. • Renovation work in view of the Convocation 2009. • Repair and renovation work for PURSE 2010 at the Faculty of Arts. • Repair on the drainage system at the Faculty of Medicine. • Renovation of the University Milk Bar near the Faculty of Arts. • Erecting a chain-link fence around the University properties.
03. Electrical Maintenance Unit
This year the demand on the electrical supply increased with the commissioning of new building including the Halls of residence for male and female students and the acquisition of many Electric & Electronic equipment by the various Faculties & Departments. Accordingly, 896 electrical supply jobs were completed.
Special Jobs
• Rewiring in the Department of Law in the A-5 Building. • Rewiring in the Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Engineering • Assistance rendered at Dayata Kirula Exhibition with regard to power supply etc. • Rewiring in the Administration Building of the Faculty of Medicine. • Rewiring in the C-4 Resident Quarters. • Wiring in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. • Fixing a new light post at the Faculty of Engineering.
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• Rewiring in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. • Providing the power supply to the Exhibition held by the Faculty of Engineering. • Rewiring the Engineering Library.
04. Road Maintenance Unit
In the course of the year, 31 regular jobs and 11 special jobs were completed by the Road Maintenance Unit.
05. Hall Maintenance Unit
In the course 2010, 349 regular jobs were completed by the Hall Maintenance Unit.
Special Jobs
• Renovation work in the Sarachchandra Open Air Theatre for the Annual Drama Festival. • Repair on the roof in the Marrs Hall. • Repairs in the hostel at the Mahailuppallama Sub Campus.
06. Capital Project Unit
Scope of Work
¾ Preparing BOQs ¾ Site supervision ¾ Checking bills ¾ Project coordination ¾ Attending meetings (LBMC, University TEC) ¾ Checking BOQs, rate analysis, relevant documents, architectural & structural drawings for major capital Projects submitted by contractor ¾ Post consultancy services
Projects (New Constructions)
1. Para Clinical Building, Faculty of Medicine 2. Laboratory building for Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Agriculture 3. Proposed extension to New Arts Building, Stages V & VI 4. Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Stages I & II 5. Dept. of Chemical & Process Engineering Laboratory 6. Refurbishment of the Laboratories in the Dept. of Chemistry 7. Proposed extension to the Administration Building Phase IV, Stage 2, Faculty of Agriculture 8. Proposed two-storied building to host teaching & laboratory facilities, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences 9. Proposed Laboratory in the Dept. of Farm Animal Production and Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science 10. Extension to the Organic Chemistry Research Laboratory, Dept. of Chemistry 11. Proposed New Building for the Department of Geology, Faculty of Science 12. Proposed Building for the Department of Management Studies, Faculty of Arts 13. Construction of well and pump house at the Hostel Premises, Mahailluppallama Sub Campus, Faculty of Agriculture 14. Renovation of the men’s toilet (near the Soil Lab), Faculty of Engineering
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15. Proposed Building for the Post Graduate Institute of the Social Sciences & Humanities, Faculty of Arts. Phase II, Stages I & II 16. Proposed renovation and extension to the dining Hall at Mahailluppallama Sub Campus, Faculty of Agriculture. 17. Proposed piggery unit, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture. 18. Proposed toilet unit for the Hockey Grounds. 19. Proposed covered way between Chemistry Building and the Canteen, Faculty of Science. 20. Refurbishment of the Financial Administration Branch.
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Appendix E - Finance Report
E1 Financial Report (as reported by the Bursar Mr. M.D. Ganthune)
Review on financial Performances –Year 2010
As a state-owned Higher Education Institution, the University of Peradeniya (UOP) abides by and follows and implements government rules, regulations and legislations in performing its financial activities and commitments. Under the strict monitoring mechanism of the Government, the University of Peradeniya, as the largest University with two major income generating arms, the Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE) and the Information Technology Centre (ITC), has been able to achieve its preset adjectives as much as possible.
Source of Funds (recurrent purposes)
Government grants are the main source of funds (81% of total funding) that cover the recurrent costs of the University. Of this, 1.4% contributes towards bursaries and Mahapola Scholarships. In addition, the other main funding sources include income on research and consultancies, interest income on investments and other income represent 12%, 1.7 %, and 5.3 % respectively as presented in the chart below:
2010 Government 2009 Government Grant - Grant - Recurrent Recurrent 5% 2% Project Income 2%6% Project Income 12% 12%
Interest Income Interest Income
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous 81% 80%
Recurrent Costs
The cost on personal emoluments has been the major component in the total cost incurred by the University which was 60% in the year under review. The other major expenditure lines werethe supplies and consumables, maintenance, contractual services, research and development, expenses on research and consultancy projects and other operating expenses represented as 4.6%, 0.7%, 7.8%, 0.3%, 9% and 5.4% respectively. The portion of depreciation on assets charged to the income and expenditure account in the year 2010 was 12% as shown in the diagram given below:
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The summary of expenditure for 2009 and 2010
2010 Personal Emoluments Travelling
9% 0% Supplies & Consumables Used 5% Maintenance Expences
Contractual Services 12% Research & Development
0% Depreciation & Amortisation Expences 8% 60% Other Operating Expenses
1% Expenses on Other Funds 5% 0% Financial Cost
2009 Personal Emoluments Travelling 8% 0% 5% Supplies & Consumables Used
Maintenance Expences 11% Contractual Services 0% Research & Development 8% Depreciation & Amortisation 1% 62% Expences 5% Other Operating Expenses 0%
Financing on asset
At the beginning of 2010, the total cost of the investment in fixed assets was Rs. 5.826 mn. The capital grants received from the Treasury amounting to Rs. 185 mn and institutional and other donations amounting to Rs. 32 mn. have been capitalized during the year. Accordingly, at the end of the year, the total investment on capital assets was Rs. 6.240 mn. After allowing Rs. 196 mn for adjustments of the previous year, the total has been calculated excluding Rs. 10.00 mn. othe value of the livestock as at the date of the balance sheet.
Uncertainties and risks involved in operation
As in previous years, the following key uncertainties and risk factors directly influenced the performance and operation of the University during 2010:
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1. Reduction of funds granted by the Government considering the number of students in the University. 2. Reduction of funding for research and consultancies by the international agencies due to the global economic crisis. 3. Reduction of interest income on investment due to the declining interest rate. 4. Pressurizing the UGC to increase student intake without adequate funding. 5. Strict restrictions imposed by the Treasury over investment of funds. 6. Continuous increases in the cost of overheads.
In spite of the above restrictions, the University of Peradeniya has been able to manage all expenditure without curtailing major areas of operation.
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E2 Audit Committee Report for the year 2010 (as reported by the Senior Assistant Internal Auditors, Ms. M. Jayarathne and Ms. P.M.T.D.K. Polgasdeniya)
During the year 2010, the work of the Internal Audit Division was handled by two Senior Assistant Internal Auditors, two Audit Assistants, three Clerks, one Computer Applications Assistant and one Office Labourer.
In the year 2010, the Audit Committee of the University of Peradeniya met on four occasions and discussed matters relating to the Financial Statements of the University of Peradeniya, government audit queries referred by the Chairman of the University Grants Commission to the Audit Committee, and follow up action on internal audit reports were submitted and other projects handed over by higher authorities of the University.
Council Memos Submitted
1. Government audit queries and answers regarding financial offences. 2. "22 Rehabilitation Projects", unsettled final payments and incomplete projects for the period from 2000 - 2004 3. Consultancy services for the Agriculture Engineering Building
Internal Audit Reports
During the year, the following internal audit reports were submitted to the Vice Chancellor with copies to the Auditor General and the Chief Internal Auditor of the University Grants Commission:
1. Checking of Internal Control System of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital & Model Milk Bar. – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. 2. Checking of Revenue collection – Faculty of Medicine. 3. Checking of Internal Control System of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture. 4. Possibility of Investing Idling Cash in Bank Current Accounts. 5. Checking of Network Expansion at the PGIS New Building for Data & Voice. 6. Checking of Attendance, Payments of Lecture Fees , Traveling & Subsistence for Visiting Lecturers – all Faculties 7. Delay in payments of Gratuity to retired / terminated employees. 8. Checking of Internal Control System of the Printing Unit – Faculty of Agriculture.
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9. Checking of University Book Shop & renting out of Office Rooms at WUS Building.Checking of accounts for souvenirs purchased by the University Book Shop. 10. Checking of Bank Reconciliation Statements & Settlement of Advances – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine& Animal Sciences. 11. Checking of the Cash Collection & Fixed Assets Control System of the Faculty of Dental Sciences. 12. Checking of the procedure followed in the appointment of Visiting Lecturers. 13. Checking of the hiring of private vehicles by the University. 14. Checking of the Internal Control System in regard to the payment of overtime. 15. Checking of the Internal Control System of the University Security Division. 16. Checking of the Internal Control System of the University Hostels. 17. Checking of the Internal Control System in purchasing chemicals, stocks & internal control system at laboratories – Faculty of Science. 18. Checking of the Key Control System at the Faculties. 19. Checking of the Revenue Collection – Faculty of Engineering 20. Checking of the Internal Control System with regard to the handling of cash and cheques. 21. Checking of the Labour Supply in the renovation work at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences – CW/CON/2009/851 22. Checking of the Internal Control System in the Postgraduate Unit - Faculty of Arts.
(12 reports were to be completed as at 31st December 2010)
Pre- auditing activities were carried out with regard to the following:
1. Final payments made to construction contracts. 2. Payments of Retiring Gratuity. 3. Defaulted bonds & agreements. 4. Refund of the University Provident Fund. 5. Pension payment applications. 6. Payment of salary arrears.
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Appendix F – Council and Senate
F1 The Council
The Council of the University, constituted in terms of Section 44 of the Universities Act. No. 16 of 1978 as amended by Section 24 of the Universities (Amendment) Act. No. 07 of 1985, consisted of the following members during the year 2010:
Vice-Chancellor Prof. S B S Abayakoon Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Anura Wickramasinghe Prof. K Premaratne- w.e.f. 01.02.2010 Deans of Faculties Faculty of Agriculture Prof. K Samarasinghe Faculty of Allied HealthSciences Prof. C D A Goonasekera (Acting Dean) Dr. D B M Wickremaratne- w.e.f.26.2.2010 Faculty of Arts Prof. A S P Abhayaratne Faculty of Dental Sciences Prof. E A P D Amaratunga Prof. U B Dissanayake-w.e.f. 10.04.2010 Faculty of Engineering Prof. WMSB Weerakoon Faculty of Medicine Dr. G Buthpitiya Faculty of Science Prof. S H P P Karunaratne Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Prof. P Abeynayake & Animal Science
Other Members
Elected by the Senate
Prof. N V I Ratnatunga Prof. R L Wijeyeweera
Appointed by the University Grants Commission
Prof. A D P Kalansooriya Mr. D Mathi Yugarajah Mr. Mohan Samaranayake Mr. W M Jayawardena Mr. L B Samarakoon Dr. Kapila Gunawardena Mr. W L L Perera Dr. P Ramanujam Dr. S B Ekanayake Mr. Lionel Ekanayake Dr. Dushantha Medagedera Prof. K N O Dharmadasa
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F2 The Senate and its membership
The Senate, constituted in terms of Section 46 of the Universities Act. No. 16 of 1978 as amended by the Act. No. 7 of 1985, is the Academic Authority of the University.
The members are as follows:
Vice-Chancellor as mentioned above
Deputy Vice-Chancellor as mentioned above
Deans as mentioned above
Directors PGIA Prof. A L T Perera PGIS Prof. B S B Karunaratne
Librarian Mrs. H K Wijetunga
Heads of Departments
Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Agric. Biology Prof. D Ahangama Dr. K S Hemachandra-w.e.f. 14.09.2010 Department of Agric. Economics Dr. K A S S Kodituwakku Dr. L H P Gunaratne -w.e.f. 09.02.2010 Department of Agric. Engineering Dr. K S P Amaratunga Department of Agric. Extension Dr. W A D P Wanigasundera Department Animal Science Dr. C M B Dematawewa Department of Crop Science Dr. D K N G Pushpakumara Department of Food Science & Technology Dr. J A L P Jayakodi Department of Soil Science Dr. S P Indraratne Dr. R M C P Rajapakse-w.e.f. 10.06.2010 Faculty of Arts
Department of Arabic &Islamic Civilization Mr. M S A Barie-w.e.f. 01.03.2010 Dr. M Z M Nafeel-w.e.f. 08.10.2010 Department of Archaeology Dr. R M M Chandraratne Department of Classical Languages Dr. W M S K Wijesundera Department of Economics Dr. C R Abayasekera Department of Education Dr. S M P W K Sethunge Department of English Dr. L N A Fernando Department of Fine Arts Mr. S M A Samarakoon Department of Geography Prof. V Nandakumar Prof. H M S K Hennayake-w.e.f. 01.10.2010 Department of History Prof. G B Keerawella Department of Law Prof. SK Pinnawala Department of Management Studies Dr. M Alfred Department of Philosophy & Psychology Dr. M S M Anes Department of Political Science Prof. A M N Bandara Department of Pali &Buddhist Studies Ven. Dr. M Gnananda Department of Sinhala Mr. G G S Kularatne Mr. E M M R P L Nugapitiya w.e.f. 01.11.2010 Department of Sociology Dr. Vijitha Nanayakkara Mr. S A Karunatissa-w.e.f. 17.2.2010 Department of Tamil Dr. T Manoharan
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Faculty of Dental Sciences
Department of Basic Sciences Prof. CD Nanayakkara Dr. Mrs. T N Hewapathirana -w.e.f. 01.07.2010 Department of CommunityDental Health Dr. V Vijayakumaran Department of Oral Medicine & Dr. S P A G Ariyawardena Periodontology Dr. J A M S Jayatilake-w.e.f. 06.08.2010 Department of Oral Pathology Dr. U B Dissanayake Dr. Mrs. P R Jayasooriya -w.e.f. 10.4.2010 Department of Prosthetic Dentistry Dr. J A V P Jayasinghe Department of Restorative Dentistry Prof. K A Wettasinghe Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Dr. W M P S K Wijekoon Dr. I S Hewapathirana-w.e.f.10.4.2010
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Chemical& Process Dr. M R Chandraratne Engineering Department of Civil Engineering Prof. K D W Nandalal Department of Computer Engineering Prof. P M T B Sandirigama Department of Electrical & Electronic Dr. J V Wijayakulasooriya Engineering Dr. A Atputharajah-w.e.f. 11.10.2010 Department of Engineering Mathematics Dr. K A S Susantha Department of Mechanical Engineering Mr. S K Seneviratne Prof. R K Leelananda-w.e.f. 01.11.2010 Department of Production Engineering Dr. N K B M P Nanayakkara
Faculty of Medicine
Department of Anatomy Prof. (Mrs) M Chandrasekera Department of Anesthesiology Dr. (Mrs) M V G Pinto Department of Biochemistry Prof. R Sivakanesan Dr. P H P Fernando-w.e.f. 21.06.2010 Department of Community Medicine Dr. S D Dharmaratne Department of Forensic Medicine Dr. G M A Induwara Dr. D M G Fernando-w.e.f. 01.06.2010 Department of Medicine Prof. S A M Kularatne Department of Microbiology Prof. V Thevanesam Dr. F Noordeen-w.e.f. 12.06.2010 Department of Obstetrics& Dr. S A Karunananda Gynecology Department of Peadiatrics Prof. A S B Wijekoon Department of Parasitology Dr. (Mrs) Devika Iddawala Department of Pathology Prof. N V I Ratnatunge Department of Pharmacology Dr. U Dangahadeniya Department of Physiology Dr. K P A P Kariyawasam Department of Psychiatry Dr. D R R Abeysinghe Department of Surgery Dr. M D Lamawansa
Faculty of Science
Department of Botany Dr. G A D Perera Department of Chemistry Prof. H M N Bandara Prof. A Wickremasinghe- w.e.f. 16.4.2010 Department of Geology Mr. L R K Perera Dr. H M T G A Pitawela-w.e.f. 02.07.2010 Department of Molecular Biology Dr. P Samaraweera & Biochemistry Department of Mathematics Dr. W B Daundasekara
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Dr. H M Nazir-w.e.f 25.09.2010 Department of Physics Dr. N F Hettiarachchi Department of Statistics& Com Sc. Dr. S R Kodituwakku Department of Zoology Prof. J P Edirisinghe Prof. K B Ranawana-w.e.f.01.02.2010
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine& Animal Science
Department of Vet. Clinical Science Prof. Indira Silva Department of Vet.Pathobiology Dr. G S P De S Gunawardena Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences Dr. D M S Munasinghe Department of Farm Animal Production Dr. P G A Pushpakumara & Health Department of Vet. Public Health & Dr. R S Kalupahana Pharmacology Dr. Mrs. N K Jayasekera-w.e.f. 15.4.2010
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Medical Laboratory Science Dr. (Mrs) M P S Mudalige Department of Radiology & Radiotherapy Dr. R Jayasinghe (Actg.) Department of Nursing Dr.(Mrs) KMS Wimalasiri (Actg.) Department of Pharmacy - Department of Physiotherapy -
Other Professors who are not Heads of Departments
Faculty of Agriculture
Prof. J M R S Bandara Prof. M N M Ibrahim Prof.(Ms) D C Bandara Prof. A N Jayakody Prof. R B Mapa Prof. S E Peiris Prof. H M Gunatilake Prof. U Sangakkara Prof. (Ms) D C K Ileperuma Prof. R O Thattil Prof. B F A Basnayake Prof. C Bogahawatte Prof. K G A Goonasekera-Released Prof. A N F Perera-Released Prof. (Mrs) I P Wickremasinghe Prof.(Ms) K Perera Prof. E R N Gunawardena Prof. Colin Peiris-Released Prof. C Sivayoganathan Prof. H W Cyril Prof. M P B Wijayagunawardena Prof. W A J M Costa Prof. W P R P de Silva Prof. S Premaratne Prof. P W M B B Marambe Prof. S Samitha Faculty of Arts
Prof. S Seneviratne Prof. H M D R Herath Prof. S W Perera Prof. I M K Liyanage Prof. S K Hennayake Prof. K Arunasalam Prof. M O A de Zoysa Prof. T P Meththananda Prof. M W A De Silva Prof. M Somathilaka Rev. Prof. H Dheerananda Prof. K T Silva Prof. D P M Weerakkody
Faculty of Dental Sciences
Prof. A N I Ekanayake Prof. W M Thilakaratne Prof. N A de S Amaratunga Prof. C D Nanayakkara Prof. S L Ekanayake Prof. M A M Sitheeque Prof. S P N P Nagaratne Prof. (Mrs.) P S Rajapakse
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Prof. Mrs. A Thilakaratne Prof. E A P D Amaratunga Prof. J U Weerasinghe Prof. R L Wijeyeweera
Faculty of Engineering
Prof. K G H C N Seneviratne Prof. S B Siyambalapitiya Prof. E M N Ekanayake Prof. K P P Pathirana Prof. J B Ekanayake Prof. R Shanthini Prof. K S Walgama Prof. P B R Dissanayake Prof. S B Werakoon Prof. S D Pathirana
Faculty of Medicine
Prof. M Sabanayagam Prof. A S B Wijekoon Prof. S A M Kularatne Prof. V L U Illangasekera Prof. N Senanayake Prof. V Thevanesam Prof. M K de S Wiijesundera Prof. V S Weerasinghe Prof. Mrs. C K Abeysekera Prof. R Sivakanesen Prof. C D A Goonasekera
Faculty of Science
Prof. B M R Bandara Prof. H M D Namal Priyantha Prof. M A Careem Prof. (Mrs) D M D Yakandawela Prof. R M G Rajapakse Prof. O A Illeperuma Prof. C V S Gunatillakere(retired w.e.f. Prof. N L V V Karunaratne 31.08.2010) Prof. M A K L Dissanayake Prof. I A U N Gunathilake Prof. N K B Adikaram Prof. H M N Bandara Prof. A D L C Perera Prof. R M G Rajapakse Prof. U N B Dissanayake Prof. U N B Dissanayake Prof. R LRChandrajith Prof. (Ms) J P Edirisinghe
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine& Animal Science
Prof. V K Gunawardena Prof. R P V J Rajapakse Prof. H Abeygunawardena Prof. T G Wijewardena Prof. B M A O Perera
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Faculty Representatives
Faculty of Agriculture
Dr. L H P Gunaratne Dr. R P Karunagoda Dr. K A S S Kodituwakku - w.e.f. 24.11.2010( in place of Dr. L H P Gunaratne)
Faculty of Arts
Dr. D D K S Karunanayake Dr. O G Dayaratne Banda Dr. N M Hennayake-w.e.f. 16.6.2010( in place of Dr. D D K S Karunanayake)
Faculty of Dental Sciences
Dr. Nilmini Wanigasooriya Dr. J U Weerasinghe Dr. R D Jayasinghe-w.e.f. 20.10.2010 ( in place of Dr. J U Weerasinghe)
Faculty of Engineering
Dr. H H J Keerthisena Dr. K R M N Ratnayake Dr. P B Boyagoda-w.e.f. 16.6.2010(in place of Dr. H H J Keerthisena)
Faculty of Medicine
Dr. J M C Udugama Dr. Vasanthi Pinto Dr. W A T A Jayalath-w.e.f. 17.7.2010 (in place of Dr. V Pinto)
Faculty of Science Dr. A A S Perera Prof. K Premaratne Prof. A D L C Perera-w.e.f. 17.02.2010 (in place of Prof. K Premaratne)
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine& Animal Science
Dr. A R Mohomad Dr. A Dangolla Dr. H B S Ariyaratne-w.e.f.19.05.2010in place of Dr. A Dangolla)
Faculty of AHS
Dr. H M T U Herath
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The Vice-chancellor, University of Peradeniya
Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statements of the University of Peradeniya for the year ended 31 December 2010 in terms of Section 108(2) of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 and Section 13(7) (a) of the Finance Act No. 38 of 1971. ------The audit of financial statements of the University of Peradeniya for the year ended 31 December 2010 was carried out under my direction in pursuance of provisions in Article 154(1) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka read in conjunction with Section 108 (2) and 111 of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 and Sub-Sections (3), (4) and (7) of Section 13 of the Finance Act No. 38 of 1971. My comments and observations which I consider should be published with the annual report of the Institute in terms of Section 108(2) of the Universities Act.
1.2 Responsibility of the Management for the Financial Statements. ------Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Sri Lanka Accounting Standards. This responsibility includes, designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatements, whether due to fraud or error, selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies, and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.
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1.3 Scope of Audit and Basis of Opinion. ------My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audit. Audit opinion, comments and findings in this report are based on review of the financial statements presented to audit and substantive tests of samples of transactions. The scope and extent of such review and tests were such as to enable as wide audit coverage as possible within the limitations of staff, other resources and time available to me. The audit was carried out in accordance with Sri Lanka Auditing Standards to obtain reasonable assurance as to whether the financial statements are free from material misstatements. The audit includes the examination on a test basis of evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in financial statements and assessment of accounting polices used and significant estimates made by the management in the preparation of financial statements as well as evaluating their overall presentation. I believe that my audit provides a reasonable basis for my opinion. Sub- Sections (3) and (4) of Section 13 of the Finance Act No.38 of 1971 give discretionary powers to the Auditor General to determine the scope and extent of the Audit.
2 Financial Statements ------
2.1 Opinion ------
In view of my comments and observations appearing in this report, I am unable to express an opinion on the financial statements of the University of Peradeniya for the year ended 31 December 2010 presented for audit.
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2.2 Comments on Financial Statements. ------2.2.1 Sri Lanka Accounting Standards. ------The following observations are made.
(a) Even though the value of fixed assets, the total cost of which was Rs.1,464,099,275 as at 31 December 2010 after being deducted the depreciation had become zero, action had not been taken to revalue and disclose the value of those assets in the financial statements in terms of SLAS 18 as those assets are being continuously used.
(b) Even though an asset should be depreciated since the date of purchase in terms of Sri Lanka Accounting Standard 18 and the Circular No.649 dated 05 October 1995 of the University Grants Commission, the provision for depreciation had not been so made on fixed assets valued at Rs.217,823,594 purchased during the year under review.
2.2.2 Accounting Deficiencies ------The following accounting deficiencies were observed.
(a) 219 items of Machinery and Equipment valued at Rs.41,106,393 received during the period 2001 to 2002 under Asian Development Bank grants and shown in the inventory register No. 07 of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department in the Faculty of Engineering had not been brought to accounts.
(b) Provisions totaling Rs.450,854 comprising a sum of Rs.392,049 payable to the Employees Provident Fund and a sum of Rs.58,805 payable to the Employees Trust Fund in respect of 18 employees attached to the Faculty of Agriculture had not been made in the Accounts.
(c) Provisions for sum of Rs.445,856 payable relating to a court case filed in respect of a deceased employee, provident fund contribution of Rs.192,398 payable to a retired professor and legal fees of Rs.5,775,000 arisen under contingent liabilities relating to 64 court cases filed against the University had not been made in the final accounts.
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(d) An interest income of Rs.109,305 relating to the year under review on the fixed deposit No.70852276 valued at Rs.3,000,000 invested at Bank of Ceylon on 20 August 2010 by the Information Technology Center had not been brought to accounts.
(e) Even though the Employees Trust Fund contribution should be remitted to the fund before the last date of the month following in terms of Employees Trust Fund Act No. 46 of 1980 as this contribution had not been so remitted, a surcharge of Rs.230,921 had to be paid as at 31 December 2010 but provision had not been made in the financial statements.
(f) Even though the value of fixed assets amounting to Rs.5,121,697 belonging to the Distance and Continuous Education unit had become zero during the year under review, action had not been taken to revalue and disclose that value in the accounts.
(g) The expenditure of Rs. 493,808 incurred on the installation of a generator received from the Distance Education Modernization project during the year under review for the Distance and Continuous Education unit, had been written off against the surplus of the year under review with out being capitalized.
(h) As the provisions for the EPF contribution of Rs.286,913 and ETF contribution of Rs.57,383 payable in respect of 5 employees recruited to the Information Technology Centre during the period from 2006 to 2010 on assignment basis had not been made the expenditure of the year had been understated by that amount.
(i) As the revenue amounting to Rs.507,500 recoverable from 36 students relating to 03 courses in the Information Technology Centre had not been brought to accounts the income and revenue debtors of the year had been understated by that amount.
(j) Action had not been taken to make provisions in the accounts for rates payable for the period from 1995 to 2007 amounting to Rs.673,640 and the rates payable for the period from 2008 to 2010 on the land belonging to University at Ratmale, had not been assessed and brought to accounts.
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(k) Action had not been made to recover the value of security bonds amounting to Rs.2,666,739 due from 11 lecturers who breached the agreement during the period from 1984 to 2002 and it had been omitted from the accounts as well.
(l) Even though 12 advances amounting to Rs.416,829 and 2 petty cash balances granted for two faculties and a center in the University during the year under review had been settled, they had been still shown as unsettled advances.
(m) As the deposits amounting to Rs.1,278,530 made to various institutions by the University had been shown as unsettled sundry advances, the unsettled sundry advance balance had been overstated by that amount.
(n) Even though the value of goods in transit receivable as at the end of the year under review had been stated as Rs.5,567,330 in the final accounts, the correct value there of should have been Rs.8,637,010 and as such a stock of Rs.3,069,680 had been understated in the accounts.
(o) As the provision for expenditure amounting to Rs.1,304,684 relating to 4 faculties of the University under 2 programmes in respect of the year under review had not been made in the accounts, payments had been made by debiting control expenditure numbers, as such the expenditure of the year and the expenditure creditors had been understated by that amount.
(p) Even though the provision for pensions gratuity as at the end of the year under review for the Distance and Continuous Education unit should have been Rs.5,711,502, it was shown as Rs.7,266,002 and as such the surplus of the year had been understated by Rs.1,554,500.
(q) Even though the provision for pensions gratuity of the Information Technology Centre had been brought to accounts as Rs.119,990 by expenditure journal entry No.15, it’s correct value had been Rs.480,845. As such the expenditure of the year and creditors had been understated by Rs.360,855.
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(r) Even though the audit fees payable in respect of the years 2008 and 2009 amounted to Rs.1,775,705 the provision made in the final accounts amounted to Rs. 800,000. As such , an under provision of Rs.975,705 had been made.
(s) According to a service agreement entered in to by the Information Technology Centre with a private party for the period 2010/2011, a sum of Rs.246,400 had been paid during the year under review. Although the amount related to the year included therein amounted to Rs.143,733 the full amount had been taken as expenditure for the year under review and as such the expenditure for the year had been overstated while the pre-payment had been under stated by Rs. 102,667.
(t) Even though the external researches valued at Rs.2,449,700 had been cancelled due to various reasons, grants thereon had been shown in the final accounts under researches in progress in the year 2010. As such the research grants had been overstated by that amount.
(u) A sum of Rs.1,094,322 which should have debited to the Engineering Design Center Fund Account (110113000) in the year under review had been debited to the Students Fund Account (11011300)
(v) By using the accrued expenditure shown in the previous year’s financial statements amounting to Rs.14,381,221, a sum of Rs.781,778 had been over paid in the year 2010. Instead of adjusting this expenditure to the Accumulated Fund, it had been brought to accounts as expenditure of the year under review.
(w) Instead of being identified and adjusted the difference of Rs.16,913,713 between the stock book balances and the physical balances brought forward since 1995, it had been disclosed under sundry creditors.
2.2.3 Unreconciled Control Accounts ------According to the control accounts relating to 5 items of accounts the balance amounted to Rs.5,277,038,844 whereas the balance according to the subsidiary records amounted to Rs.5,270,054,483 thus observed a difference of Rs.6,984,361.
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2.2.4 Accounts Receivable and Payable ------The following observations are made.
(a) Unsettled advances. ------The following advances had not been settled for a long time.
Nature of advance Amount No. of advances Age analysis ------Rs. Research grant advances 384,776 23 01 to 19 years Miscellaneous fund advances 197,900 07 01 to 10 years Research advances in the Faculty of Engineering 455,250 01 since 2004 Research advances in the faculty 871,298 03 as at 31 of Veterinary Medicine December 2009
(b) Unsettled Balances ------(i) Action had not been taken to recover the lease rent of Rs.10,903,177 remaining outstanding for the period from 01 to 23 years receivable from 5 external institutions to which land and buildings had been leased out.
(ii) Action had not been taken to settle the festival advance balance of Rs.364,795 receivable from 123 officers remaining from 2 to 7 years.
(iii) A dormant balance of Rs.1,667,871 relating to 23 research grants given by the National Science Foundation remaining for several years and a balance of Rs.5,815,333 remained in the 58 research accounts from 7 ½ to 14 ½ years had not been settled.
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(iv) Withholding Tax amounting to Rs.50,410 recoverable from supplies and services carried out during the year under review and the Value Added Tax amounting to Rs.131,887 recoverable from supplies and services relating to two faculties had not been remitted to the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue.
(v) The following revenue and debtor balances had not been settled for a long period.
Particulars Amount Age analysis ------Rs. Water income 522,752 Between 3 to 4 years Electricity income 185,781 More than 5 years Lease rent income 15,435 More than 5 years 4 debtor balances 1,364,077 Between 2 to 8 years
2.2.5 Lack of Evidence for Audit. ------Transactions totaling Rs.5,774,217,747 could not be satisfactorily vouched or accepted in audit due to non-rendition of required information for audit. A summary of transactions is given below. Subject Amount Evidence not made available ------Rs. 7 items of fixed assets 5,625,649,316 Register of Fixed Assets and schedules Unsettled salary advances (12013000) 178,262 Schedule Unclaimed wages 324,655 - Do - Creditors balances -08 99,409,448 - Do - Security bonds 45,951,666 71 bond files Voucher No.221/H/41 66,595 Supporting documents Research Advancement fund account 1,631,498 confirmation of balance Lease account of the Sida Fund Project 1,006,307 - Do------Total 5,774,217,747 ======
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2.2.6 Non-compliance with Laws, Rules, Regulations and Management Decisions ------Instances of non-compliance with laws, rules, regulations and management decisions observed in audit are given below.
Reference to Laws, rules etc. Non-compliance ------
(a) Universities Act No.16 of 1978 Sub-Section 11(1) of the universities Even though any institution under the University (Amendment) Act No.07 of 1985 as can be established with the direction of the amended to section 24 of the Minister in concurence of the universities Act No 16 of 1978. University Grants Commission, contrary to that, centre for the Study of Human Rights had been established on the decision by the Board of Governing Council on 14 August 2002.
(b) Financial Regulations of the Government (i) Financial Regulation A register of losses had not been maintained in 102 and 110 respect of losses valued at Rs.543,176 caused to two faculties.
(ii) Financial Regulation Even though the salary advances should be 119 (1) 212 (2) (V) recovered as early as possible, unsettled salary advances of Rs.445,873 had existed.
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(iii) Financial Regulations Deans of the faculties had not delegated their 135, 136 and 138 authorities among the non-academic officers of the faculties of Science, Dental Science and Agriculture for the year under review.
(iv) Financial Regulation Although the ad-hoc imprest should be settled 371(2), 371(5) immediately after the completion of the purpose for which it was granted unsettled supplies advance balances of Rs.803,903 relating to the
period from 01 to 09 years in 18 instances and the sundry advance balances totaling Rs.37,574,935 granted in the year 2010 had not
been settled even by 31 December 2010.
(c) Establishments Code for the Higher Education Institutions and the University Grants Commission (i)Section 3.18.1 of Even though all loan balances should be settled Chapter XXIV by the officers who proceed abroad on no pay leave before they proceed, action had not been taken to recover the loan advance balances of Rs.236,598 receivable from 06 officers who proceeded abroad prior to the year 2002.
(ii) Sub-section 04 of Even though loan balances of officers who retire, Chapter XXIV decease or terminate from their service before settling a loan balance can be recovered from any money due to them, 10 loan balances of Rs.379,771 remained unrecovered prior to the year 2003 had existed.
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(iii) Sub-section 2.1 of Chapter Fuel consumption of vehicles belongs to the XXVII of Part II University had not been tested for a long period.
(iv) Paragraph 8 of Chapter XXVII Even though vehicles belongs to the University should be registered in the name of the Registrar and Public Administration of the University, six tractors the value of which Circular No.41/90 of 10 October not assessed, received from 1989 to 2005 as donations and a tractor attached to the Faculty of 1990 Agriculture Science valued at Rs.125,000 had not been registered.
2.2.7 Transactions not Supported by Adequate Authority ------The following matters were observed. (a) In terms of section 45(2) (XV) of the Universities Act No.16 of 1978, by entering agreements with external parties on behalf of the University should be done by the Vice Chancellor. Contrary to that, agreements had been entered in to in respect of research grants valued at Rs.1,100,820 by the Dean of the Faculty of Dental Sciences.
(b) Despite there is no approved cadre for the center for the study of Human Rights 4 graduate trainees had been recruited and the salaries amounting to Rs.408,000 and Rs.402,000 had been paid in the years 2009 and 2010 respectively.
(c) A sum of Rs.1,181,322 had been paid as salaries from the year 2008 up to the year under review to unapproved 3 posts in the Distance and Continues Education Unit.
(d) A sum of Rs.34,263,717 had been paid as Second and Third language proficiency allowances for the period 1994 to 31 December 2010 to 524 officers including lecturers of the University who are not entitled such allowances in terms of Circular Letter No. PE/1/174/11(B) dated 10 March 1978 of the Director General of Public Enterprises.
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(e) Contributions of the Employees Provident Fund and the Employees Trust Fund had been computed including the academic allowance contrary to the Circular Letter of Director General of Budget No.BD/1 NS/CLUS-A 078 dated 18 July 2003. As such, overpayments amounting to Rs.123,836,120 and Rs.24,767,222 respectively had been made during the period 1997 to 2010.
3. Financial and Operating Review ------3.1 Financial Review ------Financial Results ------
According to the financial statements presented, the operation of the University for the year ended 31 December 2010 had resulted in a deficit of Rs.2,020,489,948 before taking into account the government grants for recurrent expenditure. After taking in to account the government grants for recurrent expenditure the deficit had reduced to Rs.174,526,298. The deficit for the preceding year before taking in to accounts the government grants for recurrent expenditure amounted to Rs.1,923,451,985 as compared with that of the year under review. This deficit had reduced to Rs.153,766,285 after taking in to account the government grants for recurrent expenditure. Accordingly the deficit for the year under review had increased by Rs.20,760,013 as compared with that of the preceding year.
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3.2 Operating Review. ------3.2.1 Performance ------The following observations are made. (a) In terms of the letter No.PE/174/1/2003 dated 29 January 2003 of the Deputy Secretary to the Treasury and section 5 of Chapter III of the Universities Establishments Code, all recruitments should be in compliance with the approved scheme of recruitment and the Treasury approval should be obtained for allowances. Nevertheless, 5 posts had been created by the Dean of the Faculty of Dental Sciences for the Dental Science Education unit without such approval and a sum of Rs.4,911,957 had been paid as salaries for the period 2007 to 2010.
(b) Even though the Governing Council had decided that out of the interest received on investments made from donations given by external donors to the University for awarding scholarships to students with financial difficulties and 80 percent of that interest or Rs.21,732,234 should be utilized for that purpose, 88 percent of such interest income equivalent to Rs.19,197,428 had not been utilised for awarding scholarships as there was no proper procedure for the intended purpose.
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3.3 Human Resource Management ------3.3.1 Approved and actual cadre ------The position of approved and actual cadre as at 31 December 2010 had been as follows.
Post Approved Actual Cadre No. of Cadre Vacancies ------Vice Chancellor 01 01 -- Deputy Vice Chancellor 01 01 -- Registrar 01 -- 01 Director (Physical Education) 01 01 -- Deputy Registrar 03 03 -- Senior Assistant Registrar 09 05 04 Assistant Registrar 12 12 -- Bursar 01 01 -- Deputy Bursar 02 02 -- Senior Assistant Bursar 04 03 01 Assistant Bursar 10 09 01 Other executive staff 65 52 13 Subordinate staff 937 790 147 Minor employees 1,378 1,044 334 ------Total 2,425 1,924 501 ======Academic Staff ------Professor 158 125 33 Senior Lecturer 423 366 57 Lecturer 323 190 133 ------Total 904 681 223 ======
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3.3.2 Cost per Student ------Expenditure incurred on studies during the year under review and average expenditure incurred per student as compared with that of the preceding 2 years are given below.
Faculty No. of Students Direct Academic Expenditure Cost per Student ------2010 2009 2008 2010 2009 2008 2010 2009 2008 ------Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Arts 3,616 3,186 2,905 224,012,204 224,912,230 217,601,854 61,650 70,594 74”,906
Engineering 1,585 1,533 1,468 192,843,183 176,235,529 91,885,948 121,668 114,961 62”,593
Agriculture 875 839 804 167,454,164 154,168,707 158,794,757 191,376 183,753 197,”506
Medicine 1,018 995 977 176,364,899 172,313,385 166,009,222 173,246 173,179 169”,917
Veterinary Science 362 402 371 65,362,843 74,309,290 66,431,647 180,560 184,849 179”,061
Science 1,696 1,697 1,565 170,151,837 178,082,200 155,633,449 100,325 104,939 99”,446
Dental Science 388 383 374 126,687,174 115,052,672 108,630,632 326,513 300,399 290”,456
Allied Health 711 570 453 36,633,088 28,610,676 26,316,450 51,523 50,194 58”,094 Science
3.3.3 Identified losses ------The following matters were observed. (a) Even though 72 books valued at Rs.76,921 received during the period 2007 to 2009 under IRQUE Project of the Department of Social Sciences had been misplaced, action had not been taken to recover the value of that loss from the officers responsible.
(b) An internet service connection unit under the faculty of Engineering had been established and 4 employees had been enrolled on the contract basis and salaries amounting to Rs.856,464 had been paid by utilizing the funds of the University.
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(c) A stock of computer accessories and equipment valued at Rs.437,000 belonging to the Department of Electrical and Electronic under the faculty of Engineering had been misplaced on 15 March 2010. Nevertheless, action had not been taken to recover that loss after being identified the persons responsible.
(d) Despite all direct telephone connections allocated to the Heads of Divisions had been removed and the payments there on had been stopped in terms of the letter dated 22 March 2006 of the Assistant Registrar (General Administration) payments amounting to Rs.163,960 and Rs.29,352 had been subsequenty made by the Faculties of Engineering and Agriculture respectively.
(e) A sum of Rs.548,676 had been paid to the Toyota Lanka Ltd. for the repair of motor vehicle No.65-2422 met with an accident belonging to the Faculty of Agriculture. Action had not been taken to recover a sum of Rs.140,879 which had not been reimbursed by the insurance company, from the person responsible.
(f) Action had not been taken to recover a research advance of Rs.147,500 due from 02 researchers who had terminated the University service.
(g) As action had not been taken to get the 2 percent discount on water bills paid before the due date determined by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, the amount deprived of during the year under review amounted to Rs.311,464.
3.3.4 Contract Administration ------The following observations are made.
(a) Even though a sum of Rs.270,000 had been paid for the preparation of the building plan of the canteen in the Faculty of Dental Sciences, the expenditure incurred thereon had become fruitless as this work had not been constructed.
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(b) Labour amounting to Rs.138,000 and materials amounting to Rs.294,750 had been incurred for the construction of a rubble wall across the Ma-Oya, it had to be exploded due to non achievement of the intended purpose and as such the expenditure amounting to Rs.432,750 incurred thereon had become fruitless.
(c) Even though the construction works of the Ivor Jennings Hostal Construction Project had been completed about 3 years ago, the retention money of the project amounting to Rs.11,000,000 had been retained due to non rectification of defects.
3.3.5 Management Inefficiencies ------The following matters were observed.
(a) A compensation of Rs.307,500 and a legal fee of Rs.182,100 had to be paid in the year under review as a result of the termination of service of an employee who had been recruited without the approval of the Board of Governing Council and even without being issued a letter of appointment.
(b) In terms of circular No.30/2008 dated 31 December 2008 of the secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs, the maximum distress loan should be the 10 month total salary of the officer or Rs.250,000 whichever is lower. Nevertheless, an over payment of loan amounting to Rs.175,839 had been paid to an officer contrary to that provision during the year under review.
(c) According to the lease rent agreements entered in to with the People’s Bank and Bank of Ceylon on 18 March 1982 and the year 2002 respectively, monthly rental of Rs.300 and Rs.450 are being recovered for bank branches operated in the Senete buildings respectively without being revised the rents annually.
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3.3.6 Idle and Underutilized Assets ------
The following observations are made.
(a) Even though the principal objective of operating the Dodangolla Agricultural Research Centre and the farm, 300 acres in extent, is to improve the research knowledge of the students, sufficient evidence was not made available to ensure that the students had been deployed for research work in that research institute. Its physical condition does not create an environment to carry out research works. Further, the 5 buildings including the laboratory and the hostal had been operated from 2004 to 2010 without being used by incurring an expenditure of Rs.106,511,088 and the objective of operating this centre had not been achieved. The Vice Chancellor informed that field studies and training of the students of the Faculty of Agriculture are carried out and their residential facilities are provided.
(b) Fixed charges of Rs.96,282 had been paid for a telephone in the Faculty of Engineering which remained idle since the year 2004.
(c) The diesel gas project existed in the Faculty of Science had been inoperative since the inception and an officer in charge of that project had not been recruited. Despite a gas terminal exists to produce gas for the use of the entire University, it had not been repaired and used. As such, a sum of Rs.1,815,142 had been spent to purchase gas only for the use of the Faculty of Science during the period 2007 to 2010.
(d) Even though the value of the buildings constructed within the University premises and handed over to the University by the Hojguard Company assessed as Rs.2,773,000, various damages had caused to this building due to lack of proper maintenance of this asset. It was observed that this had been idle without being utilized for any purpose by incurring an annual security expenses of Rs.978,520.
(e) The balances in 112 University funds totaling Rs.16,653,889 brought forward from 2006 to 2009 had been idle even by the end of the year under review.
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(f) A sum of Rs.3,110,515 given during the years 2009 and 2010 to the University for 5 lecturers for their higher studies by the National Human and Social Science Higher Education Centre attached to the University Grant Commission had been idle even up to the last day of the year under review without being utilized for any purpose.
3.3.7 Corporate Plan
------An updated Corporate Plan should be prepared at the beginning of each financial year in terms of Circular No.PED/47 dated 18 December 2007 of the Director General of Public Enterprises. Nevertheless the University had prepared a corporate plan for the period 2007- 2010 and got it approved by the Governing Council on 24 January 2009. Thereafter the corporate plans had not been prepared. As the estimates had not been prepared in respect of expected targets in that corporate plan, objectives of that plan could not be reviewed to ensure that those objectives had been achieved by the action plan and the budget.
3.3.8 Budgetary Control ------
(a) In terms of Financial Regulation 69 by the expenditure could not be incurred in excess of provisions without the prior authority, contrary to that a sum of Rs.74,357,296 had been incurred in excess of provision relating to 32 control expenditure items. Its percentage ranged from 7 percent to 341 percent.
(b) There were savings of Rs.145,374,517 out of the estimated provision in 34 control expenditure items and it ranged from 4 percent to 100 percent.
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4. Systems and Controls ------Weaknesses in systems and controls observed during the course of audit were brought to the notice of the Vice-chancellor from time to time. Special attention is needed in respect of the following areas of control.
(a) Preparation of Accounts
(b) Collection and Accounting of Income
(c) Contract Administration
(d) Delays in Settling Advances
(e) Revaluation of Fixed Assets
(f) Stock Control and Maintenance of Inventory Registers
(g) Registration of Motor Vehicles and Maintenance of Registers
(h) Implementation of Researches
H.A.S.Samaraweera Auditor General
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G2. The Steps Proposed to be taken with regard to the matters pointed out in the Audit Report on the Account of the University of Peradeniya for the year 2010
2.2 Comments on Financial Statements
Sub Name of the sub Matter Steps proposed by the University Section section No.
2.2.1 Sri Lanka (a) All lands, buildings and vehicles belong to the University had Accounting been revalued and taken into accounts with effect from Standards 01/01/2011. Accordingly the final accounts for the year 2011 had been submitted to the Auditor General after necessary adjustments. Action had already been taken to revalue other assets. (b) Action has been taken to depreciate the values of all fixed assets since the date of purchase during the year 2011. Accordingly, the accounting of lapse appears in the paragraph had been rectified from the year 2011.
2.2.2 Accounting Deficiencies
Accounting (a) This query is not correct. All relevant assets had been 2.2.2 Deficiencies capitalized. (b) The employees who were referred to in the report were students who had been employed for the research grants carried out by the University. According to the relevant acts, they are not entitled to receive UPF and ETF. (c) The Court Case in respect of the deceased employee was filed to ascertain the heirs to the statutory payments. Therefore no problem is arisen on contingency liabilities. The compensation to be paid was shown only as a note, because the Council has decided to make an appeal to the High Court although the Magistrate Court had ordered to pay the due money. As the Lawyers fee and the period of hearing of the case were uncertain, the contingency liabilities were not marked and shown only as a note.
(d) The accrued interest of the IT Centre had been rectified by journal Nos. 11 & 12. (e) This was happened due to a strike staged by the employees at that time. The issue of the surcharge was settled after submission of a report to the authorities of the Employees Trust Fund. Therefore it is not necessary to provide financial provisions in the accounts. (f) This will be taken into accounts in the year 2012
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(g) The relevant Generator is not handed over to the University and therefore it was not taken into accounts as University asset. Accordingly the installation cost of the said asset was considered as a maintenance cost and shown in the accounts accordingly. (h) The relevant documents and applications for the payment of Provident Fund and the Employees Trust Fund for these 05 (five) employees had been submitted to the Labour Department. The financial provision for necessary payments has been allocated from 01.04. 2011. On receipt of confirmation letters from the Labour Department, payments will be made. (i) This had been rectified by Journal Nos. 42,48,49. (j) As per the decision of the LBMC, it was decided to pay all arrears of rates and accordingly, payments have been made up to 31/12/2012 and updated the accounts. (k) This has been rectified in the year 2012.
(l) All the advances amounting to Rs. 165,000/- given to the IT centre for researches had been settled at present.
The accounting error of the advance of Rs. 101,924/= appeared in the Faculty of AHS had been rectified by Journal entry 244 J/36.
The present position of the advance of Rs. 33040/= of the Faculty of Agriculture is as follows;
The sum of Rs. 16, 240/= was an advance given to Metropolitan Office Institution for obtaining service agreement for the photocopier. The period of the service agreement was in effect up to 31.05.2012. This advance was settled on this date and necessary adjustments had been made in the accounts ledgers, thereby rectified the matter.
The advance of Rs. 16,800/= had been given to Agriculture Technology Department for a service agreement for Duplo Machine obtained from Colton Trading Institution. This service agreement was in effect up to 11.11.2011. The advance had been settled on this date and necessary adjustments had been made in the accounts ledgers.
(m) This had been corrected with the accounts of the year 2011.
(n) This query is incorrect. The goods in transits had been adjusted with the relevant accounts and accordingly the balance is correct. (o) The Council approval had been obtained at its 400th meeting held on 24.09.2011 in this regard.
(p) Accepted. Action had been taken to correct this by Journal No. J/174 of 2011.
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(q) This query is not correct.
(r) As the Auditor General’s Department has not submitted the audit fee at the end of the year 2008 and 2009, a sum of Rs. 400,000/= for each year was set apart being the audit fee. At the end of the year 2010, the actual amount of audit fee was obtained from the Audit officers. According to their calculations, the audit fee was Rs. 1,774,705/=. Therefore at the end of 2010 the shortage amount of Rs. 974,705/= was adjusted by journal No 382 of 2010. Accordingly the actual audit fee for the year 2010 was taken into accounts properly. A copy of the relevant journal entry is annexed.
As the Auditor General’s Department does not submit the actual figure of audit fee at the end of the year an estimates amount is shown in the accounts. The University will make allocations for shortages/excesses of estimated amount on receipt of actual information. Therefore, we confirm that there is no accounting lapses on our part as mentioned in your audit report. . (s) This has been omitted. Instructions had been given to ascertain the accrued expenditure and income of the year and take into accounts properly (t) The finance Committee approval had been obtained at its 310th meeting (FC Memo 310.19) to utilize these funds for researches during the year 2012.
(u) Rectified by journal No FJE/2011/22 & FJE/2011/23
(v) It is confirmed that a sum of Rs. 781,778/= has not been paid in excess of accrued expenditure of the year 2009 as mentioned in the audit Report. Adjustments have been made against the accrued expenditure account being reservation for shortages/excesses and payments have not been made exceeding the expenditure. (w) This had been a problematic issue in the accounting system of the University. This had been in existence continuously. In 2011 the stocks of all stores had been updated under the supervision of a particular officer. At that stage, main stores and all sub stores except a few laboratories due to employee’s disputes were updated correctly. Therefore, the differences of stocks in the year 2011 were at the minimum level. Accordingly, the University has taken action to make necessary corrections.
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2.2.3 Un-reconciled Control Accounts
2.2.3 Un-reconciled It is agreed that there was a discrepancy of Rs. 118,001/25 Control Accounts as per the stocks verification report in the final accounts of the Faculty of Dental Sciences as at 31.12.2010. This has happened due to the fact that although the depreciation of the value had been made properly when preparing the final accounts, the original value of those items had been included in the stocks verification report.
It is not agreed with the audit report regarding the discrepancy between the final accounts and stocks verification report in respect of the consumable stocks of the Faculty as at 31/12/201.
It is not agreed with the un-reconciliation of consumable Stocks in the final account and stocks verification report of the Faculty of Engineering as at 31.12.2010. According to the final accounts of stock verification report, the amount we submitted was Rs. 3,590,430/69.
The difference between the final account and the ledger of the civil stores under the Account No. 12013100 as mentioned in the audit report is rejected. According to the annual stocks verification report, the final account and the ledger, the amount mentioned was Rs. 8041,367/34.
It is not agreed with the audit report for the calculation of the stocks in the Chemistry Lab as at 31/12/2010 under the account No 12013104. According to our final accounts as at 31/12/2010, the balance was shown as Rs. 22,248,680/89 without any differences although you have indicated the stock value as Rs. 21,233,379/=, the ledger value as Rs. 20,933,379/= and the difference as Rs. 300,453/=.
It is not agreed with the audit report regarding the stationary stock of the Faculty as at 31/12/2010 under the account No. 12013105.
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2.2.4 Accounts Receivable & Payable
2.2.4 Research award (a) With regard to the unsettled advances mentioned in the report, advances action has been taken to recover these advances from the Provident Fund balance of the employees who have retired/resigned from the University service and of the employees who are in service from their salaries.
Out of the unsettled research advances which were in existence from 1991-1995 an amount of Rs. 3000/= had been recovered. The unsettled advance of the year 2009 has already been settled. Further out of the total amount of unsettled miscellaneous advances, the advance of the year 2009 had been recovered.
Miscellaneous Out of the total amount of unsettled miscellaneous advances Advances for the year 2003 - 2004, action is being taken to recover the amount relating to Dr. A Chandrasekera from his Provident Fund balance. This had been informed to the UGC.
Research advances Except the advance of Rs. 170,000/= obtained by Dr. L. of Faculty of Rajapakse, Dr. P.B.R. Dissanayake and S.K. Seneviratne and Engineering other advances had been settled. Action had been taken to recover these unsettled advances from their salaries.
Research advances These advances had been settled on 31/10/2011 by Journal of Faculty of Vet. Nos. 58,59 and 60. Science
(b) (i) All arrears amounting to Rs. 1,650,000/= due from the Bank of Ceylon had been recovered.
A balance of arrears amounting to Rs. 2,058,000/= due from Ceylon Transport Board could not be recovered. Action had been taken to drop this amount from the books. Further the University land was protected by fencing to avoid parking the buses.
The balance of Rs. 24,177/00 due from the Fisheries Corporation had been recovered.
The Pradeshiya Sabha has refused to pay the tax. It is difficult to collect taxes from Government Institutions. Therefore, the University has taken action to protect the University lands.
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(ii) Out of this amount, a sum of Rs. 89,764/09 has been in existence for yours without identification.
These balances are unable to identify even after analyzing of prevailing balances thoroughly.
A festival advance of Rs. 81,990/= has already been recovered and action is being taken to recover the sum of Rs. 132,237/=. The balance of Rs. 60,884/- remain unrecovered for years and action will be taken to recover it after analyzing C/L/KC/J/PU/10/64- Replied.
(iii) The present status of the 23 grants awarded by the National Science Foundation’s are as follows :
The following balance sum of money as at 31.12.2010 had been refunded to the National Science Foundation and the account had been settled. (i) No. NSF/RG/2006/TFRD/01 – Agriculture Faculty – Prof. H.W. Cyril – Rs. 177,594.25 (ii) No. RG/2007/E/06 – engineering Faculty – Dr. N Somaratne – Rs. 263,000/- (iii) No. RG/04/V/02 – Vet. Faculty Rs. 148,725/=
Further a balance of Rs. 2,932.10 of the project No. NSF/RG/2003/FR/01 had been settled as expenditure and another project is still continuing. With regard to the other projects, the Researchers will be notified and further action will be taken.
The balance of 58 research accounts as at 31/12/2010 had been credited to the account of research projects in the year 2011 on approval of the Finance Committee.
Accordingly, those accounts have now been settled and the balance amount lying to the credit of these accounts will be utilized to grant new research projects.
(iv) At present the withholding tax on supplies and services has been calculated properly and remitted.
(v) Income of Water Out of the total amount paid under the income of water an amount of Rs. 463,950/= to be recovered from building contractors. Their final bills are not prepared yet.
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Income of Electricity
Out of the total income of electricity, an amount of Rs. 144,860/35 to be recovered from the two photocopying centers and Catholic Church. Although they had been informed to pay their dues, they are refraining from paying.
Out of the total amount, a sum of Rs. 26,678/- and Rs. 25,000/= had been recovered from the post office and canteens respectively in the year 2011.
Lease income
The total lease amount has not been paid by the photocopying institute and they have not paid a security deposit. It has been decided to submit a Memo to the Finance Committee. 04 Debtors Balance
Out of relevant debtors balances Rs. 1491/= has been settled. Out of the balance of Rs. 405,992/= an amount of Rs. 869,894/= has been settled. Action is being taken to recover the left balances.
2.2.5 Lack of Evidence for Audit
2.2.5 07 items of fixed Fixed assets registers and sub registers have been prepared. assets Unsettled salary This balance had been in existence before 2002 and an advances investigation is being conducted in this regard.
Unpaid salaries The unpaid salaries as indicated had been transferred to relevant salary accounts by Journal No M035 of 2009. Accordingly there is no balance in the unpaid salary account.
08 balances of The accounts registers which have not been submitted. creditors Supply debtors- accrued capital expenditure Rs. 561,496/=. This is only one item under accrued expenditure. Separate registers are not maintained for this and rectified in the year 2011.
Stamp duty account Rs. 98,881/08 This balance is a very old one and it is difficult to trace relevant details. This amount will be taken to the income account and action will be taken to obtain necessary approval.
Centre for Distance & Continuing Education Rs. 68,504,556/50. This is a balance of the current account of the CDCE and the University.
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The money to be received by Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Rs. 11,967. This is only one transaction. Separate registers are not maintained for this. Now the accounts are being reconciled. Stock Adjustment Account –Rs. 1,693,713.16 This is also a balance of a ledger account. Schedule was not maintained. Accounts are being reconciled. Provident Fund Loans Account The balance of the Provident fund loans account is Rs. 442,489/=. It is not possible to maintain separate registers for this as well. The remaining account balance appears due to an accounting lapse. The balance of Rs. 153,000/- existence before 2004 had been transferred to this account when the balances were computerized. The remaining amount had been erroneously accounted when inclusion into the employee’s loan accounts and Provident Fund loan accounts. It has been reconciled now and will be rectified in 2012. Surety Bonds 58 Files in this regard are available with the Legal Unit of this University and they can be produced for investigation.
Voucher No. The Voucher No. 221/H/41 is filed in the Accounts Branch of 221/H/41 the Faculty of Dental Sciences and copies of the Voucher and proof documents had been referred to the Audit Division.
Promotion of These funds are relevant to research projects handled by the Research fund University and therefore the balances are not subject to be account confirmed by the relevant institution. The lease account These funds are relevant to research projects handled by the of SLIDA Project University and therefore the balances are not subject to be Fund confirmed by the relevant institution
2.2.6 Non-compliance with Laws, rules, Regulations and Management Decisions
(a) To be referred for the approval of the Council.
This project had been commenced in the name of “ Centre for Human rights Education” on approval of the Council. The project was ended in 2008, but the certificate course and the Diploma Course taught through these projects were very popular among students and therefore those courses were continued using the income derived from these courses. The Finance Committee annually approved the expenditure to be incurred on these courses from their income. In 2009 a statue was prepared to establish this as a centre which is to be functioned on its own income and the approval of the Faculty Board of Arts was obtained in this regard. The acting director of the Centre has drawn attention of the vice-chancellor on this matter and accordingly in 2011, the Board of Management of the CEHR was requested to prepare a proposal for this. It is expected to submit a proposal for UGC approval during this year.
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(b) (i) The estimated amount of the loss incurred should be corrected as Rs. 552, 676/12. This is in regard to the accident met with the vehicle No. 65-2422. A register for losses of assets was prepared effective from 30/01/2010. The above amount was included in this register under No. 1. (ii) Out of unsettled salary advance of Rs. 445,873/= an amount of Rs. 23,168.75 has already been recovered. Action is being taken to recover the balance of Rs. 51,214/=. The remaining amount has been in existence for years and it is not possible to find required information in order to recover the same. Action will be taken to recover whatever possible balance in the future.
(iii) The Senior Assistant Registrar of the Faculty can approve the payments up to Rs. 75,000/= and sign as the 2nd signatory for all Cheques of payments by the authority vested on him by financial and administration rules and regulations. Furthermore, the Asst. Bursar of the Faculty has been authorized to recommend the payments up to Rs. 75,000/= and affix his signature as the first signatory for such payments. The SAR of the Faculty serves as the custodian of the properties of the faculty as well. This is proved by the inventory registers belong to the Faculty. The general administrative matters such as recommending promotions, confirmations in the appointments, granting annual salary increments of all non academic employees of the Faculty have been assigned to SAR/AR/SAB/AB of the Faculties. Accordingly necessary authority has been vested on them. (iv) The advance of Rs. 5906/00 released in 2009 was for the servicing of type writers of the Department of Zoology and Rs. 6,264/= released in 2002 was for the supply of electrical items to the Department of Agricultural Extension.
As the relevant items have already been supplied action will be taken to make the accounting records for settlement of advances.
The two advances of Rs. 2,226/= and Rs. 9,782/= were for the supply of goods to the Upper Hantana Circuit Bungalow. These goods have been handed over to the bungalow and action will be taken to make accounting records for settlement of advance.
The advance amount of Rs. 11,471/= was paid for servicing of the photocopy machines available in the Students Services division. As the relevant firm did not provide required service this amount was set off against the servicing charges of the year 2012.
The advance amount of Rs. 21,424/= was for servicing of photo copy machine available in the Health Center. As the
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relevant firm did not provide required service, the amount was set off against the servicing charges of the year 2012.
The Academic Establishments Division and Capital Works Unit had informed that they were unable to settle the two advances of Rs. 10,080/= each and another two advances of Rs. 11,914/= each paid in 2009, due to not providing expected service by Metropolitan Institute. The Advance of Rs. 10,080/= and Rs. 11,250/= had been settled in 2011 by Journal No. J/10/2011 and J/09/2011.
In 2008, a sum of Rs. 3,150/= had been paid for Library books but books have not been supplied due to the death of the supplier. The advance of Rs. 1,200/= was also not settled as one book has to be supplied.
The first advance of Rs. 600/= and 2nd advance of Rs. 600/= paid in 2011 have been settled by Journal Nos. J/30/2011 and J/31/2011. The books relevant to the advance amount of Rs. 360/= is still to be supplied. The advance of Rs. 225,000/= had been paid by the Bursar for organizing of Halls and Stores computerizing programme and the work is still not completed.
The advance amount of Rs. 215,252/40 had been paid through the Director, ITC for computer network service. Although the period has completed as at September 2010, the relevant documents have not been received yet for the settlement of advance.
(c) (i) Two years of Study Leave is granted to follow M.Sc./M.A/M.Phil courses and 3 years and 3 months for Ph.D programmes. Beyond that period No-pay Study Leave is granted on requests. Therefore, it is not possible to make any recoveries from the salaries of those persons who have obtained no pay study leave. Action will be taken to recover such dues from their Provident fund balance or adding it to the bond liability if they violate the requirement signed with the University or through legal action.
(ii) These officers had obtained loans keeping their Provident Fund account as a guarantee. Hence, their loan balances can be recovered at the time of release of their PF balance. Therefore, it is not possible to recover their loan balances until their PF is released. Action will be taken to recover these loans at the time of release of their Provident Fund balance.
(iii) The testing of fuel consumption has now been commenced.
(iv) Necessary action has already been taken regarding the unvalued 04 tractors and 02 trailers to be registered to be registered under the name of the Registrar. In order to obtain
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the registration certificates of these vehicles, it is required to obtain weighing certificates. At present the weighing machines available at Kandy Railway Station where such certificates were issued were under repairs and the issuing of weighing certificates had been suspended.
It was required to send the vehicles for weighing, to the Dept. of Motor Vehicles Registration. Necessary actions are being taken in this regard.
2.2.7 Transactions not supported by Adequate Authority
(a) The Faculty of Dental Science has received a sum of Rs. 1,100,820/= to carry out the research project “Link Sudantha”. It is accepted that the approval of the Vice- chancellor was not obtained to carry out this project at the initial stage. But, subsequently but the signature of the vice- chancellor had been obtained for all agreements entered into in this connection.
(b) For the initial project, the procedure adopted was to carry out the work by Trainee Graduates without recruiting any staff. Hence the Graduate Trainee Programme was continued as a sub project. Approval of the Finance Committee had been obtained for this. Action will be taken to obtain the approval of the UGC to establish as new centre after identifying the staff requirements.
( c) These payments have been made to the employees who have been appointed on temporary basis using the earnings of the relevant Unit on approval of the Finance Committee.
(d) These payments have been made according to the circular instructions of the UGC.
(e) On instructions of the UGC, the calculations of academic allowance for UPF are ETF was done only for the teachers who had been appointed prior to 01/04/2005. By the Commission Circular No 955 of 01/05/2011, the above calculations were rescinded with effect from 01.05.2011.
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3. Financial & Operating review - Accepted
3.1 Accepted
3.2.1 Operating Review (a) The Dental Science Education Unit (UDDE) has been established only for the purpose of reviewing of Dental Faculty curricula and make amendments thereto where necessary. It is more appropriate to identify this as a unit to review the curricula of the Dental Faculty rather than identifying as a Higher Educational Institute.
The status of the UDDE and other casual employees are give below separately.
The officer who administers the UDDE receives only her normal salary. In order to devote her time for the activities of the UDDE, she was relieved from the teaching assignments but she engages in teaching as well at the minimum level. However, she renders a yeoman service to the unit on behalf of the Faculty. Her duties are as follows: • Curriculum development, evaluation and revision ( at present UDDE is planning to introduce a new curriculum) • Conducting educational research with reference to dentistry planning, organizing , conducting and evaluating the industrial programme (pre –clinical orientation programmes) (b) • It is not correct to state that only to offer scholarships for those students who have economic problems. Gold medals; awards and scholarships are awarded to those students who obtain maximum marks for a subject at any examination.
It has not been decided to pay 80% of benefits received from all donation funds belong to the university and it has been decided to grant 80% of annual income or grant for the respective awards and scholarships as decided by the university from time to time and to add the balance to the capital.
Similarly, any gold medal, award or scholarship is not awarded, if there are no qualified students at a relevant year.
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3.3 Human Resource Management
3.3 Human Resource Not relevant Management
3.3.1 Approved and Actual Cadre - Accepted
3.3.2 Cost per Student - Accepted
3.3.3 Identified lapses
(a) After having a preliminary investigation, the university council has granted approval to levy the damage caused to the university from the staff of the Department of Sociology.
(b) This short coming will be prevented when the already sought approval is received from the General Treasury to establish the approved posts of which the relevant officers carry out duties. The council approval has been received in relation to this matter. The council approval has been obtained in relation to this matter and a request has been made for the approval of the Treasury for the posts.
(c) As the value of this damage is Rs.437,000/- the secretary of the ministry has been informed to appoint a Board of Investigation. Hence you are informed that the relevant charge will be levied after receiving the report of that Board of Investigation. (d) Telephones 081.388029, 081-388827,081-388828,081- 388945 for which payments are currently being made in the faculty of Engineering, are the direct lines of the faculty and 081-388944 telephone is reserved for Internet connection. 081-388158 is reserved for FAX Machine. Any payment had not been made for the direct line telephone connections which had been reserved for Heads of the Department.
(e) A Board of Investigation has already been appointed to conduct preliminary investigations in relation to the accident and action will be taken to levy the cost of the damage from the responsible people. (f) Actions have been taken to levy the sum of Rs. 68115.00 which was to be levied from Dr. Ram Alagan when Employees Provident Fund is granted. Dr. B.G.L.T. Samaranayake left the university temporally and served at the Ministry of Science and Technology and his
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investigations were cancelled by the Senate Council. However, he has returned for the service and discussions are held with Assistant Registrar (Academic & Council) to initiate investigations on him and in accordance with that decision relevant future actions will be taken. (g) Money was not received through annual budgetary provisions for the year 2010 and grants were allocated through occasionally presented budget. Even grant received to the university had been limited. Thus as university was in financial crisis, payments could \not have been made before the fixed date.
3.3.4 Contract Administration
(a) This payment has been made after signing an agreement with State Engineering Corporation to prepare plans to construct the canteen at the faculty of Dental Sciences. You are hereby informed that even the University Tender Board approval has received for this task. This Project will be implemented in accordance with the ten year plan of the University of Peradeniya and the plans prepared by the State Engineering Corporation will be utilized. Accordingly it is pointed out that this is not a non operational expenditure.
(b) Even though the construction of a dam across Ma Oya Cannel was implemented properly, its targeted objective was not achieved i.e. erosion of Ma Oya bank could not be prevented. Therefore after having extensive discussions at the LBMC it was decided to remove this dam.
(c) The last Bill had been paid after a considerable deduction of prices due to Short comings existed in the construction contract of Ivor Jennigs hall. The already paid amount had been deducted from the approved estimated amount of this project and the balance amount has been pointed as current liability. Accordingly you are kindly informed that this sum of Rs.11 million has been pointed out as a current liability and action has been taken to make necessary corrections through Journal notes.
However, you are informed that a sum to Rs.4,307,250/60 has been detained as detaining money for this project by the Central Engineering Consultant Bureau .
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3.3.5 Management Inefficiencies
(a) Mrs. V.P. Premachandra was appointed under rehabilitation project for temporary tasks on 27.02.1987. As the rehabilitation employees were appointed beyond the recruitment and appointment procedures, they do not belong to the permanent approved number of employees of the university. However, as she took legal action against the termination of her service, action was taken to pay compensation and Lawyer’s charges in accordance with the Court judgment. (b) It was informed that action would be taken to correct this situation in future.
(c) People’s Bank and Bank of Ceylon established their branches at the Senate Building by considering a request made by the University. They provide a huge bank service to student & employees. So students are able to receive their Mahapola and Bursary scholarships easily through this service. Thus by considering the service they provide, action has been taken to charge a small amount. It was informed that action would be taken to correct this situation in future.
3.3.6 Idle and Underutilized Assets
(a) The basic objective of maintaining Dodangolla Agriculture Experimental Station and Farm is to provide student training and practical programme in conformity to the Degree courses from first year students to forth year students of the Faculty of Agriculture. In Addition to that Field research activities of final year students of this Faculty and students of Agriculture Faculties of foreign Universities are carried out in Dodangolla Farm.
You are also informed that the Student Hostel of the Farm was used to provide Hostel facilities to the students who had been engaged in student Training and practical Programme and to those students who were engaged in research activities since 2002 to 2009 as well.
(b) The Telephone stated here bearing No. 0812388944 with Fax facilities was given to the Internet Service Unit, since it provides a huge operational task with regard to Internet Facilities to the University of Peradeniya. Accordingly, this is not a Non operational expenditure. Further, it should be noted that a sum of Rs.96,281,84 had been paid as Telephone Charges, for the value of the service rendered to the University by this unit is higher than to that amount.
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(c) Gas produced by the Gas Plant of the Faculty of Science was used for the Faculties of Science, Agriculture, Medicine and Vet. Medicine. But the Faculty of Vet Medicine began to use LP Gas in the Year 2004 /05 due to constant Gas leaks from the Gas pipelines. The Faculty of Medicine started to use LP Gas in 2006 after the huge Gas leak that took place in-front of the Faculty of Medicine and the high cost that had to be incurred to repair it as pointed out by the Maintenance Division of the University.
Moreover, the Faculty of Agriculture also agreed to use LP Gas due to the same reason. Then decision was taken to transform the Faculty of Science as well to use LP Gas for the safety of people and laboratories. This decision was included as a suggestion under the IRQUE Project. The transformation of the Faculty of Science to use LP Gas was done after the IRQUE Project was received to the
Faculty of Science. Although it was planned to use Bio Gas by using Gas Plant, the implementation of that project was withheld due to bad smell, caused by waste Materials that utilized to make bio Gas (Environment Pollution), spread across nearby Departments of Physics, Mathematics, Botany and Zoology.
It has been planned to use this Gas Plant for Zoological and Botanical Research activities as soon as possible.
Further, this Gas Plant requires the service of a Higher Grade Technical Officer who had expertise knowledge and four laborers. And also diesel valued Rs. 100,000.00 and huge amount of maintenance expenses for constant repairing. But you are informed that the faculty of science has to incur Rs.500.000.00 for LP Gas for a year.
According to a decision taken by the university, a security guard has been deployed near the Gas Plant for the security of Sarasavi Uyana Railway Station and its surroundings. (d) These buildings have been handed over to Agricultural Engineering Division. You are informed that functions of Offices of the building could not have been commenced due to delay of receiving office chairs, tables and other office equipments. These buildings will be in use as soon as office equipments are received.
(e) Balances of accounts shown in the paragraph and balances of more than two years old funds which are in non operational conditions have been reviewed and necessary actions have already commenced.
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(f) The following requirements should be completed to release money from the university by the recipients, 1. Signed a bound with the university 2. A written request should be made for payments The basic requirements had not been fulfilled by the recipients till the last date of the year. However, all such payments have been done in the year 2011.
3.3.7 Corporate Plan
(a) Council approval has been received for the corporate plan for the years 2007 - 2011
Strategic Plan and Action Plan have been prepared in accordance with the guidance provided by the ministry for the years 2012 - 2015
3.3.8 Budgetary Control
(a) 32 vote Heads, as pointed in the paragraph, cannot be accepted. It should be corrected as Vote Head/ object Vote. Accordingly, you are informed that approvals of Finance Committee and University Council have been obtained as stated under F, R. 66.5 (b) in relation to the exceeding of provisions/grant of those object vote.
(b) Provisions/Grants of those Vote Heads were remained, as it had to cover expenses of which exceeded provisions and had to control expenses relevant to several Vote Heads due to not receiving financial grants/provisions.
4.0 System and Control
Management guidance had been introduced and also by issue of internal circulars, the control system had been streamlined.
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