UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO SRI LANKA ANNUAL REPORT 2010 Our Vision “Strive to be a centre of excellence of regional and international repute, building synergies between knowledge, education, research and entrepreneurship.” 2 Our Mission “To be a centre of excellence in teaching and research, with commitment to producing human talents of high standards and social responsibility who are innovative with independent thinking and analytical skills contributing to national development.” 3 3. Vice-Chancellor’s Review: Vice-Chancellor’s Report It is with great pleasure and a sense of pride that I present the Annual Report for the year 2010. This is my third report since I assumed office as the Vice-Chancellor of the premier and the most prestigious metropolitan higher educational institution, the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. There has been an undergraduate population of about 10,000 students and another 25,000 in the postgraduate and extension courses. I am delighted to report that the University of Colombo was ranked as the No. 1 University in Sri Lanka and the 13th in South Asia in a web-ranking conducted in the year 2010 among the Universities and Colleges world over. This was possible as a result of sound management decisions taken by the governing authority, the Council, the academic directions given by the highest academic authority, the Senate, the commitment and sheer hard work of the Academic, Academic Support, Administrative and other staff and the performance of the students both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The University has to strive hard to improve its ranking further in South Asia and globally. In furtherance of achieving our objectives and targets, monitoring the implementation of policies and strategies, setting up a framework of regular performance appraisals and quality assurance exercises are important aspects. A very conducive environment prevails in the University for teaching, learning, research and other related activities. About fourteen Memorandums of Understanding were signed with international universities and agencies for furthering academic ties and related collaborative programmes. A reasonable number of foreign students were affiliated to our University and our students had attachments in various foreign universities under credit transfer system. One hundred and thirty six (136) academic, academic support, technical staff and students received Presidential Research Awards. In addition to academic activities, the students were heavily involved in co-curricular activities such as sports, debates, aesthetic and cultural events and community based extension programmes. The University of Colombo emerged as the over-all Champions for the third consecutive year in the Inter-University Sports Championship. Our students also participated in sports, debates etc. in foreign universities as well. Lack of adequate land for expansion and insufficient financial provisions for much needed new buildings hampered the speedy development of the University. I take this opportunity to thank the Council, Senate, Acting Registrar, Bursar, academic, Administrative and all other staff of the University. Special thanks are due to the undergraduate students for their cooperation with the management of the University. Professor Kshanika Hirimburegama Vice-Chancellor April, 2010 4 Highlights of 2010 1. The University of Colombo was ranked as the No. 1 University in Sri Lanka and 13th in South Asia in a Web-ranking carried out in 2010 among the Universities and Colleges worldwide. 2. A Performance Improvement Strategic Plan (Corporate Plan) was prepared for 2011 – 2015. 3. One hundred and thirty six (136) Academic, Academic Support, Technical Staff and Students received Presidential Research Awards. 4. Fourteen (14) MOU were signed with international universities and agencies to strengthen ties and for academic developments. 5. Professor Manoj Kumar Agarwal from the University of Lucknow, India was affiliated to the Department of Economics as the first visiting Chair under the MOU signed with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. 6. Professor Kim Jae Ho from the Ginju National University, Republic of Korea is affiliated to the Institute for Agro-technology and Rural Science for one year. 7. Ten students from Bhutan are following the Medical Degree programme. 8. Placements for ten (10) UoC students at La Trobe University, Australia were finalized. 9. Students from La Trobe University will be affiliated to the Faculty of Law. 10. Three (03) students from the Justus Liebig University, Geissen, Germany were affiliated to the Department of English. 11. While two (02) UoC students returned from Justus Liebig University, placements were finalized for another three (03) UoC students. 12. Five scholarships were finalized under the Erasmus Mundus Lot 2 – Asia Regional Programme. 13. Three batches of undergraduates from Durham University, UK were affiliated for a period of one month each. 14. Several delegations from International Universities visited the UoC to explore areas for collaboration. La Trobe University, Australia, Michigan State University, USA, Plymouth University, UK, Durham University, UK, Justus Liebig University, Germany are a few to mention. 15. Two Chinese students were attached to the Department of Sinhala for one year. 16. The Vice Chancellor attended the Annual Convocation of Tribuwan University, Nepal as the Chief Guest and delivered the Convocation Address. 17. Membership of the Alliance of Business Education and Scholarship – an accreditation body of management schools based in Japan for the Faculty of Management and Finance. 5 18. Establishment of a Capital Market Information Centre at the Faculty of Management and Finance. 19. A delegation from the Lumbini Medical College, Nepal had discussions with the Faculty of Medicine in relation to developing the Lumbini Medical College. 20. Transplant of a liver was successfully carried out by Professor Mandika Wijeyaratne and his team for the first time in Sri Lanka. 21. The University Psychiatry Unit was awarded the National Hospital of Sri Lanka Health Excellence Award. 22. The International Conference on Global Health was jointly organized by the Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium of Public Health and the Faculty of Medicine. 23. Professor A.J. Perera and Dr. P. Galappaththi of the Faculty of Medicine received the first prize for the best poster at the International Medical Education held in Malaysia. 24. Dr. Shalini Sri Ranganathan, Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. B.U.S.H. Beneragama won the Best Poster Award at the 6th Congress of Asian Society for Paediatric Research held in Taipei, Taiwan. 25. Dr. C. Arambepola and Dr. Devlieger were awarded the “John J. Sciarra IJGO Prize Paper Award for the best clinical research article from a low-middle income country from the International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 26. Commencement of a Bachelors Special Degree Programme in Environment Science at the Faculty of Science. 27. Initiatives were made in relation to establishment of a School of Science at Buttala. 6 Contents Page 1. Overview 1.1 The Council 8 1.2 The Senate 9 1.3 Meetings 12 1.4 Overall Performance 13 2. Faculties, Campus, Centres and Units 14 2.1 Faculty of Arts 14 2.2 Faculty of Education 19 2.3 Faculty Of Graduate Studies 29 2.4 Faculty of Law 32 2.5 Faculty of Management & Finance 37 2.6 Faculty of Medicine 36 2.7 Faculty of Science 50 2.8 Sri Palee Campus 55 2.9 Colombo University Community Extension Centre (CUCEC) 58 2.10 Staff Development Centre (SDC) 60 2.11 Centres For The Study Of Human Rights (CSHR) 63 2.12 National Education Research and Evaluation Centre (NEREC) 70 2.13 Department Of Physical Education 72 2.14 Health Centre 73 2.15 The Library 75 2.16 Career Guidance Unit 80 3. An Overview Of University Of Colombo 82 3.1 Undergraduate Student Intake. 82 3.2 Postgraduate & Masters Examinations Conducted In – 2010 86 3.3 Details of Academic Staff: 89 3.4 Details of Non-Academic Staff: 92 3.5 Details of Research, Innovation And Publications: 96 3.6 Contribution of The Academic Staff at National and International Level 97 3.7 Undergraduate Programmes 98 3.8 Postgraduate Programmes 99 3.9 Extension Courses 100 4. Training and Development 102 5. Details of the Awards Received 104 5.1 University Research Awards 105 6. International Links 106 7. Student Welfare 108 8. Maintenance 111 9. Finance and Accounting 115 Financial Commentary – 2010 117 Notes to the Finance Statements 124 Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statement 136 Report of the Audit Observation – 146 7 1. OVERVIEW 1.1 THE COUNCIL The Council of the University is 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. The University Council is the governing authority of the University which consists of the Vice -Chancellor (as the ex-officio Chairperson), Rector of the Sri Palee Campus, Deans of the seven Faculties {all together nine (9) Ex-officio members}, two representatives of the Senate, and twelve members appointed by the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka. During the year 2010, it consisted of the following members. Ex-Officio Chairperson: Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kshanika Hirimburegama Rector, Sri Palee Campus Dr. Tudor Weerasinghe Deans of the Faculties Arts Prof. Indralal de Silva Education Prof. S. Sandarasegaram - Upto 31.07.2010 Prof. M.E.S. Perera –w.e.f. 02.08.2010 Law Mr. N. Selvakkumaran Management & Finance Dr. P.S.M. Gunaratne Medicine Prof. H.R. Seneviratne Science Prof. T.R. Ariyaratne Graduate Studies Prof. K.S. Chandrasiri Others Elected by the Senate Prof. M.H.R. Sheriff - Upto 08.08.2010 Prof. Nayani Melegoda Appointed by the University Grants Commission Mr. Rajan Asirwatham Mr. K. Kanag-Isvaran Mr. Chelliah Thangarajah Vidyanidhi Dr. N.R. de Silva Mr. H.M.N. Warakaulle Mr. P.W. Senaratne Mr. Mahinda Rajapakse Mr. C. Maliyadda Mr. Thilak Karunaratne Dr. Cuda Wijeratne - from 29.04.2009 Prof.