ANNUAL REPORT (Administration & Accounts)
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ANNUAL REPORT (Administration & Accounts) 2016 (January 01st 2016 - December 31st 2016) UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA The Annual Report of the University of Peradeniya provides a summary of institutional overview of the University’s achievements. This is prepared following the standard format prescribed by the Ministry of Higher Education. The information contained here is submitted by the respective Faculties Departments, Centres and Units and compiled by the Statistics & Information Division. Compiler: Ms. A.A.K.U. Atapattu Statistical Officer University of Peradeniya English Editor: Dr. Varunadatta Edirisinghe Department of Classical Languages Faculty of Arts Vision Be a centre of excellence in higher education with national, regional and global standing Mission To contribute to society at national and international levels by facilitating, empowering and producing high quality diverse graduates through a conducive learning environment to lead the nation and the world for generation, dissemination and utilization of knowledge through innovative education, multidisciplinary scholarly research linked with industrial and community partnerships . University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka CONTENTS 1. Vice-Chancellor’s Message 1.1 Brief Introduction 1 1.2 The Council and the Senate 5 1.3 Achievements & Recognitions 13 1.4 Failures and Justifications 43 1.5 Future Plans 44 2. Details of Resources and Students 45 3. Details of Local Students 46 4. Details of Foreign Students 47 5. a. Details of Academic Staff 48 b. Details of Academic Support Staff 50 6. Details of Non-Academic Staff 50 7. Publications of Academic Staff in 2016 51 8. Details of the Science and Technology Development Output in 2016 52 9. Details of Patents in 2016 52 10. National & International Awards Received in 2016 53 11. Overseas Fellowships, Scholarships/ Awards Received for Professional Development (Seminar/ Workshops/ Staff Development/ Training/ Short Courses …etc) of Academic & Administrative Staff in 2016 57 12. Details of Creative Work such as to Poems, Songs Etc., Lyrics and Music Composed and Dances, Plays, Films Etc. Produced, Reviews of Appreciations by Authoritative Persons in 2016 59 13. Details of International Conferences and Workshops Conducted by the University in 2016 60 14. Details of New Courses Commenced During the Year 2016 62 15. Recurrent Expenditure in 2016 63 16. Capital Expenditure in 2016 63 17. Details of Financial Progress (General Income) 63 18. Financial Performance Analysis 2016 64 19. Details of Infrastructure Facilities 2016 64 a. All ongoing Capital Projects for the Year 2016 64 b. All ongoing Rehabilitation Projects for the Year 2016 65 22. Appendices Appendix A - Faculties & PG Institutes A1 Faculty of Agriculture 71 A2 Faculty of Allied Health Sciences 75 A3 Faculty of Arts 77 A4 Faculty of Dental Sciences 81 A5 Faculty of Engineering 84 A6 Faculty of Management 86 A7 Faculty of Medicine 88 A8 Faculty of Science 90 A9 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science 92 A10 Postgraduate Institutes 95 A10.1 Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA) 95 A10.2 Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS) 99 A10.3 Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (PGIHS) 101 Appendix B - Main Centres & Units of the University B1 Centre for Distance and Continuing Education 103 B2 Engineering Design Centre 105 B3 Centre for the Study of Human Rights 106 B4 Centre for Environmental Studies 108 B5 International Research Centre 111 B6 Internal Quality Assurance Unit (IQAU) 113 B7 Staff Development Centre 115 Appendix C - Learning Support Services C1 UP Library Network 117 C2 Information Technology Centre 119 C3 English Language Teaching Unit 120 C4 Career Guidance & Counseling Unit 121 Appendix D - Auxiliary Services D1 Health Centre and Health Services 123 D2 Higher Education for the Twenty First Century (HETC) 126 D3 Physical Education Division 128 D4 Student Services 130 D5 Student Accommodation Division 131 D6 Security Services 133 D7 Marshal Division 134 D8 Landscape Division 136 D9 Works Department 138 Appendix E – Finance Report E1 Financial Report – 2016 140 E1.1 Statement of Financial Positions – 2016 141 E1.2 Statement of Financial Performance – 2016 143 E1.3 Cash Flow Statement for the Year – 2016 144 E1.4 Appropriation Account for the Year – 2016 145 E1.5 Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year – 2016 146 E2 Audit Committee Report 2016 147 Appendix F – Audit Report F1 Financial Report – 2016 149 F2 Reply for the Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statements of the University of Peradeniya for the year ended 31 December 2016 in terms of Section 108(1) of the Universities Act, No 16 of 1978 167 VICE-CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE It brings me great pleasure to present the Annual Report of the University of Peradeniya for the year 2016. Throughout the report we highlight the successes of our students, academic & non-academic staff, Faculties and Institutes and the strong affiliations the University shares with other institutions, Industries etc. The year 2016 has brought many achievements to the University. Some of the noteworthy achievements are as follows: 102 recipients of research grants awarded from outside research Institutions to the value of Rs. 92.8 million. We have signed 24 MOUs with various countries & have conducted 7 international conferences. University of Peradeniya was successful in winning the largest number of Presidential awards numbering 53 last year. More details on distinctions and awards received by our academics & students are given in this Annual Report. Hence it is with pleasure that I invite you to explore the University of Peradeniya’s accomplishments over the past year in our 2016 Annual Report. In conclusion, I express my gratitude to all those who have worked so dedicatedly and devotedly to make the year 2016 a successful year. Prof. Upul B. Dissanayake 1.1 BRIEF INTRODUCTION The University of Peradeniya (UoP), the successor to the University of Ceylon, established in Colombo on the 01st of July 1942, is the oldest and the largest University in the country. The Faculty of Arts of the University of Ceylon was moved to Peradeniya on 06th October 1952 and marked the formal establishment of the University of Ceylon at Peradeniya. Located on a site of natural beauty about eight kilometers from the city of Kandy in the Central Province, the campus spreads over 775 Hectares of land set in a breathtakingly beautiful location. The University of Peradeniya offers an experience unparalleled among other Universities in Sri Lanka- be it education, residential life, sports, culture or nature. The University has expanded over the past 75 years, both quantitatively and qualitatively as a great seat of learning, and acquired international recognition and a unique reputation within the country. The number of Faculties has increased from four in 1942, to nine at present: They are Agriculture, Allied Health Sciences, Arts, Dental Sciences, Engineering, Management, Medicine, Science and Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science. The number of Academic Departments has increased from 18 at the inception to seventy nine at present covering numerous disciplines. The University has established three postgraduate institutes namely the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), and Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (PGIHS). A Postgraduate School of Medicine (PGSM) is underway and will be established soon. The University of Peradeniya was designed as a residential University to provide this facility to the majority of internal students, academic and non-academic staff. Twenty one halls that provide residential facilities to over 70% of the internal undergraduate student population, a Health Centre, 1 places of worship of all religions along with facilities for sports, cultural activities, a large number of societies catering to varying interests of the larger University community make the University of Peradeniya the most attractive centre for higher learning in the nation. The current undergraduate student population is about 13,000. UoP has a total staff strength of approximately 3500, spread across academic, administrative and service divisions. UoP offers 21 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. UoP is the only University in the country having a Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, a Faculty of Dental Sciences, a Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, and a Department of Geology. There are around 8500 registered students following various Postgraduate Degree programmes. This includes those enrolled at the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS ) and Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences and (PGIHS). Besides catering to internal students, UoP also offers degree programmes through the external mode. The Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE) has been given the mandate to design and offer external training opportunities leading to certificate, diploma and degree level qualifications in diverse disciplines using both conventional and online modes. Currently there are about 25000 students following external degree programmes in Arts and about 500 in other continuing education courses. The Central Administration of the University encompasses