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U V A W E L L A S S A U N I V E R S I T Y
COR P OR AT E PL A N
2013-2017
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Corporate Plan 2013-2017
Published by: Uva Wellassa University, Passara Road, Badulla Sri Lanka
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electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without the prior permission of the owner, the Vice Chancellor, Uva Wellassa University,
Sri Lanka
Uva Wellassa University
Badulla 090000
Sri Lanka
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PREAMBLE
Uva Wellassa University is poised to become the center of
excellence for value addition in Sri Lanka. Our unique strategy is the
hallmark of our success. There are many obstacles to overcome in
implementing our strategy. The whole organization has to be
focused on the Vision and aligned to the Strategy. At all times the
UWU family should be together on its Mission. I have not the least
doubt that UWU will be successful in pursuing this Vision - more so
because of the strength of the young academics growing with the
Vision and the excellent foundation laid on Information Capital and
Organization Capital. Our university culture is taking deep root and
enabling a learning and growth environment conducive for higher
education. UWU will become the center for value addition
respected by all and produce graduates that employers want to
grab even before they pass out. We shall succeed.
HE the President attending the
opening ceremony
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UWU CORPORATE PLAN
2013-2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. HISTORY AND PRESENT STATUS ................................................ 4
1.1 Background .................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Location ....................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Construction Work ....................................................................................... 5
1.4 Human Resources – Recruitment on merit and multi skills .......................... 7
1.5 Administration - Success through Managing Operations .............................. 7
1.6 Academic Programs ..................................................................................... 8
1.7 Certificate and Diploma Courses ................................................................ 12
1.8 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ...................................................................... 12
1.9 FINANCES ................................................................................................... 12
1.10 Other Developments ................................................................................ 13
2. VISION & MISSION ......................................................................... 14
2.1 Vision ......................................................................................................... 14
2.2 Mission ...................................................................................................... 14
2.3 Values ........................................................................................................ 14
2.4 University’s Major Interests ....................................................................... 14
3. ROLE OF THE FACULTIES ........................................................... 15
4. THREE PILLARS OF SERVICE ..................................................... 15
5. WAY FORWARD ............................................................................. 17
5.1 Uva Wellassa University Goals ................................................................... 17
6. UNIVERSITY LOGO AND ANTHEM ........................................... 43
6.1 Logo ........................................................................................................... 43
6.2 University Anthem ..................................................................................... 44
7. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ........................................ 44
7.1 Lecture Halls .............................................................................................. 45
7.2 Laboratories & Research Facilities .............................................................. 45
7.3 Farms ......................................................................................................... 47
7.4 Library ........................................................................................................ 47
7.5 Waiting Rooms ........................................................................................... 47
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7.6 Auditorium with Capacity 1500 .................................................................. 48
7.7 Outsourced services ................................................................................... 48
8. EDUCATION ..................................................................................... 48
8.1 Faculty of Management ............................................................................. 49
8.2 Faculty of Science & Technology ................................................................ 49
8.3 Faculty of Animal Science & Export Agriculture.......................................... 50
8.4 THE Student Intake .................................................................................... 51
9. ANNEXES .......................................................................................... 55
ANNEX 9.1 GAZZETTE ORDER ....................................................... 56
ANNEX 9.2 CABINET APPROVAL .................................................. 57
ANNEX 9.3 LETTER OF HER EXCELLANCY THE PRESIDENT 58
ANNEX 9.4 MASTER PLAN ............................................................... 59
ANNEX 9.5 PROGRESS CHART ....................................................... 60
ANNEX 9.6 TYPICAL ADVERTISEMENT ...................................... 61
ANNEX 9.7 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE ............................. 62
ANNEX 9.8 RESEARCH GOALS ....................................................... 63
ANNEX 9.9 LETTERHEAD FOR EXTERNAL CIRCULATION... 65
ANNEX 9.10 LETTERHEAD FOR INTERNAL CIRCULATION 66
ANNEX 9.11 GENERAL PRACTICES OF THE UNIVERSITY ... 67
1. HISTORY AND PRESENT STATUS
1.1 BACKGROUND
Uva Province is one of the most underdeveloped provinces in Sri
Lanka and the education status of the province is at a lower level
than the rest of the country. Civil society in Uva constituting of
clergy, national politicians, government servants and public,
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clamored for setting up of a university in the belief that it would
enhance their opportunity for rapid development. Cabinet
approved the establishment of a University in the Uva Province on
26 October 2004 (Annex 1 Cabinet Approval). A committee was
appointed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the
establishment of the Uva Wellassa University headed by Mr.
Chandra Embuldeniya. Initial task was to identify a location in Uva
and prepare a concept paper for the University. Based on this
concept paper, which outlined a new model for the setting up of
this university avoiding traditional pitfalls the UGC1 Chaired by Prof.
B.R.R.N. Mendis cleared the way for this University. Accordingly,
Uva Wellassa University (UWU) of Sri Lanka was established by
government gazette effective from 1 June 2005 (Annex 2 Gazette
Order). Mr. Chandra Embuldeniya was appointed as the Vice
Chancellor, effective from 27 July 2005.
1.2 LOCATION
11 Members of UGC in 2004/2005
Prof. B.R.R.N. Mendis (Chairman), Prof. L.L. Ratnayake (Deputy Chairman), Prof. H.P.M.Gunasena,
Prof. Senake Bandaranayake, Prof. Carlo Fonseka, Prof. M.A. Careem, Prof. S.R.H. Hoole, Mr.
Sumith Abeysinghe
The selected location is in Badulla, three kilometers on to the
Passara Road, in the salubrious surrounding having a panoramic
view of the hills. The selected site combining three adjacent lands
i.e. one vested from the Ministry of Industries with an extent of 24
acres formerly an Industrial Park and another land acquired from
Glen Alpin Estate of Balangoda Plantations Ltd., covering an extent
of 35 acres of marginal tea land and additionally acquired five acres
of land from Land Reclamation Commission through Divisional
Secretariat, Badulla makes of a total acreage of 64 acres. The
extent of the land suitable for construction at the site is
approximately 40 acres in total. In addition to that action has been
taken to acquire 100 acres land for further development of the
University.
1.3 CONSTRUCTION WORK
The target set by HE the President to complete the necessary
buildings for the first intake of students was one year (i.e. by 2006
January - Annex 3, HE the President’s Instructions). The
construction work including consultation, master plan and
architectural designs of the project was handled by the state
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company, Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB) approved
by the Cabinet. In view of the time constrains, it was decided to
assign the construction task for the state sector for construction.
The foundation stone was laid on 07 August 2005. The first lecture
was held in a new building on 07 August 2006 exactly one year
after the foundation laying ceremony. This is a significant
achievement in this project.
The Phase I was completed with the Cabinet approved sum of Rs.
1.0 billion and Phase II is in progress with an additional Cabinet
approval of Rs.2.4 billion. Eighteen buildings comprising lecture
halls, laboratories, cafeteria, administrative complex, hostels and
academic staff spaces are among the already completed
constructions. The total constructed buildings (Table 01) cover
312,720 sq. ft. In addition, an abandoned factory with a floor area
of 29,700 sq. ft. was acquired and renovated as two lecture
theatres, a laboratory, a temporary Library, a Staff Development
Centre (SDC) and a cafeteria. Construction of four residential halls
was completed to provide accommodation for 502 students.
The road network development where buildings are established
and landscaping the surrounding area are in progress.
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board provided a separate
bulk water supply and construction of storage tanks were
completed. Sewerage treatment and laboratory effluent treatment
are being scientifically designed and developed locally. All
laboratory emissions are neutralized before its discharge. Three-
phase bulk electricity supply was obtained from Ceylon Electricity
Board (CEB) but frequent ad hoc outages were of concern. The CEB
had been arranged to provide electricity through the direct feeder
line to Badulla and the difficulty was overcome.
Up to end of 2012 Rs.1.7 billion have been invested. The progress
of construction could have exceeded if allocations were fully
released. The Master Plan is given in Annex 4.
Table 01 Completed Buildings
Buildings Completed Area (Sq.ft)
Lecture Halls, Labs Block A 14,285
Lecture Halls, Labs Block B 15,670
Lecture Halls, Labs Block C 17,270
Administration and Academic Staff 33,400
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Dining Hall and Kitchen 7,710
Hostel 1 17,200
Hostel 2 25,035
Hostel 3 25,035
Hostel 4 25,035
Vice Chancellors Lodge 6,296
Acquired Factory Conversion, Lecture
Halls, Labs
29,700
Laboratories and Lecture Hall Block E 80,260
Workshop and Labs Block F-1 13,650
Workshop and Labs Block F-2 15,104
Laboratory Complex D 16,770
Total Built Area 342,420
Area under Construction (In progress)
Area - sq. ft.
Senior Staff Quarters 15,333
Studio Apartments 37,380
Cafeteria 4842
Guest House 2238
Total Area under Construction 59,793
1.4 HUMAN RESOURCES – RECRUITMENT ON MERIT AND
MULTI SKILLS
Recruitment and retention of high quality staff is the key to our
success as an organization aspiring to learn and grow. This difficult
task is further aggravated by perceived remoteness of Badulla. The
University adopted an advertising strategy unique to UWU to
recruit personnel with high levels of competencies. Selection
Committees comprising Professors from other universities were
appointed to conduct the arduous process of interviews. The
University offered contractual appointments on sabbatical leave for
some senior academics. Some senior scientists were also recruited
from research institutions and government departments. Junior
academics were recruited for probationary level positions
extending support for their postgraduate studies. This works well
for the University and a strong backbone made up of young
academic staff team is now building up. There are 86 academic
staff members and 22 are undergoing PhD training locally and
overseas.
1.5 ADMINISTRATION - SUCCESS THROUGH MANAGING
OPERATIONS
Our focus of management is to succeed in delivering results for
which competence in carrying out operations successfully. After a
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long wait, five Senior Assistant Registrars have been appointed to
the UWU making a total of five while the number of Senior
Assistant Bursars has been increased by three making up a total of
four. However, we still do not have a fulltime Bursar, qualified
according to the UGC regulations. It will be difficult to find a
qualified Accountant with 8 years post qualifying experience to fill
the Bursar’s position for the paltry salary offered. The Manager
Operations Project and the Chief Security Officer are on contract
assignment. Two Technical Officers, Shorff and Storekeeper have
been appointed.
Where the non-academic staff is concerned, the University adopted
a policy of administering a test or an interview in recruiting
trainees. Trainees should be having a certificate from the Technical
Colleges or Youth Services in Uva and be resident close to the
University. They have been trained in all aspects of operations to
fulfill functions successfully throughout the entire value chain of
the administrative process. Trained Operations Staff carry out all
the non-academic functions. These Operations Staff numbering
about 39 provide support for the Administration and Academic
Staff. They perform as Operations Assistants/ Computer
Applications Assistants handling all tasks in a value chain. The
regular cadre positions such as clerks, peons are replaced with
Operations Assistant / Computer Applications Assistants positions
expecting concurrence of the UGC.
The Organization Structure for degree program driven academic
system and operations driven administration system is attached in
Annex 7
1.6 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Uva Wellassa University currently offers eleven degree-programs.
These degree programs have been designed on the theme of value
addition to the national resource base. It aims to produce
graduates endowed with essential skills and sufficient broad
general knowledge in addition to the core area of their learning as
indicated by the degree program title. These programs are unique
to UWU and are delivered over a period of eight semesters. All
degree programs carry 128 credits. The objectives of the programs
entry requirements and the relevant information are given below.
DEGREE PROGRAM: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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Degree: BTech (Bachelor of Technology)
Focus: To produce graduates with scientific knowledge in
the Technology involved for the value addition in the
national resource base.
Entry Requirement: Students from Physical Science stream
and Biological Science Stream
Department: Department of Science and Technology
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
DEGREE PROGRAM: COMPUTER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Degree: BSc (Bachelor of Science)
Focus: To produce graduates with scientific knowledge in
modern computer technology and particular attention to
value addition
Entry Requirement: Students from Physical Science stream
and Biological Science stream
Department: Department of Computer Science and
Technology
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
DEGREE PROGRAM: ANIMAL SCIENCE
Degree: BASc (Bachelor of Animal Science)
Focus: Produce graduates with sound hands on knowledge
for animal farming with adequate know how on animal
health and value addition e.g. Poultry, Piggery, Sheep,
Goats, Cattle, Dairy. This course offers a continuation of
knowledge and skills in Vet Science and Animal Husbandry
together with the required knowledge in Agriculture
Entry Requirement: Students from Bio Science stream
Department: Department of Animal Science
Faculty: Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture
DEGREE PROGRAM: ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MANAGEMENT
STUDIES
Degree: BBM (Bachelor of Business Management)
Focus: Produce graduates with an entrepreneurial culture
and confidence in dealing with management issues and
competence to deal with value addition. BBM degree can
prepare students for graduate studies and it is an excellent
preparation for careers in many professions.
Entry Requirement: Students from any stream
Department: Department of Management Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Management
DEGREE PROGRAM: EXPORT AGRICULTURE
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Degree: BSc Export Agriculture (Bachelor of Export
Agriculture)
Focus: Produce graduates competent to produce greater
value addition to export oriented agricultural crops
competent in getting into business immediately. The
curriculum will include horticulture, floriculture and export
crops such as Tea, Rubber, Coconut, etc.
Entry Requirement: Students from Bio Science stream
Department: Department of Export Agriculture
Faculty: Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture
DEGREE PROGRAM: INDUSTRIAL INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Degree: BIIT (Bachelor of Industrial Information Technology)
Focus: Produce graduates with scientific knowledge gained
through theoretical and practice studies in the modern
Industrial Information Technology for value addition in
industrial and business processes
Entry Requirement: Students from any stream
Department: Department of Computer Science and
Technology
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
DEGREE PROGRAM: MINERAL RESOURCES AND
TECHNOLOGY
Degree: BSc (Bachelor of Science in Mineral Resources and
Technology)
Focus: Produce graduates with a specialized knowledge in
utilization of nations’ mineral resources
Entry Requirement: Students from Physical and Biological
Science streams
Department: Department of Science and Technology
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
DEGREE PROGRAM: TEA TECHNOLOGY AND VALUE
ADDITION
Degree: BSc (Bachelor of Science in Tea Technology)
Focus: To produce graduates with specialized knowledge in
Tea Processing Technology and value addition with the aim of
uplifting the Sri Lankan tea industry to deal with the world
competitive tea market
Entry Requirement: Students from Physical and Biological
Science streams
Department: Department of Animal Science and Export
Agriculture
Faculty: Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agricultur
DEGREE PROGRAM: AQUATIC RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY
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Degree: BSc (Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Resources
Technology)
Focus: To produce well-rounded leaders capable of using
scientific and technological approaches to develop aquatic
resources in Sri Lanka, to expose them to the latest and
advanced global technologies and cater to the global and
regional demands in the sector through production of novel
value added products.
Entry Requirement: Students from Biological and Agriculture
streams (with Chemistry as subsidiary subject)
Department: Department of Animal Science and Export
Agriculture
Faculty: Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture
DEGREE PROGRAM: PALM AND LATEX TECHNOLOGY AND
VALUE ADDITION
Degree: BSc (Bachelor of Science in Palm and Latex Technology
and Value Addition)
Focus: To provide the students with advanced scientific
knowledge for proper assessment of palm and latex sector and
thereby to inspire the industry in order to enhance value
addition to the national palm and latex resources
Entry Requirement: Students from Physical and Biological
Science streams
Department: Department of Export Agriculture
Faculty: Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture
DEGREE PROGRAM: HOSPITALITY TOURISM AND EVENTS
MANAGEMENT
Degree: BBM (Hospitality Tourism and Events Management)
Focus: To provide an overall exposure to facilitate skill
development in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management.
In addition to imparting of knowledge on core subjects, the
course will facilitate development of advanced skills in
Marketing, Communication, Languages and niche areas as they
apply to Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management
Entry Requirement: Students from any stream
Department: Department of Management Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Management
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1.7 CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA COURSES
Certificate and Diploma courses have been designed to cater to
different needs in the market. We place great importance to our
social responsibility and as such, some of our courses are designed
to honor that responsibility. Certificate level courses are
approximately running into two semesters and Diploma level
courses run into four semesters.
Postgraduate level Diploma course in Actuarial Science was started
in response to the demand from the insurance industry.
1.8 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Our Research and Development activities have started with
projects based on our theme of ‘Value Addition’. Rather than
conducting arbitrary research, researchers in UWU conduct their
research towards this common theme. These researches will finally
contribute to the realization of our vision viz becoming the Center
of Excellence in Value Addition in Sri Lanka. Research goals of UWU
are given in Annex 8.
1.9 FINANCES
The Finance and Resources Plan mainly focus our academic goals,
in line with our obligations to support the Government’s social and
fiscal objectives. This means not only aligning resource planning
and budgeting, including infrastructure with our strategic priorities
but also ensuring that our everyday activities deliver the best value
for public investment.
Budgets are prepared to provide adequately to realize the targets
of the Corporate Plan. This includes realization of goals and
objectives within a given timeframe. However, we realize the
performance of budgetary allocation and release of funds are
usually around 60%-80% for the capital budget and recurrent is
about 80%-90%. The time duration of achievement of strategic
goals, depend on the release of funds from the General Treasury.
Requirement of funds for degree programs determine the
allocations needed for recurrent budget. Although budgeting is
done according to the overall needs of degree programs, serious
constraints are faced by the administration to distribute the
inadequate funds received. Usually the problem is overcome by
proportionate allocations and this is not often satisfactory.
Summarized budget estimate for the period 2013 to 2017 is shown
in the following table.
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1.10 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
The University acquired land from the Ministry of Industries and
Balangoda Plantations for the construction of buildings. There were
several industries resident in the industrial park and they were
compensated and moved out while three industries that refused to
move out were relocated temporarily within the premises at UWU
cost while two others continued from where they had operated
earlier. The University needs to take possession of this land by
relocating these industries outside and legal action to regain the land
has now been initiated. There are also about seven acres of land on
the plantation side prone to earth slips identified by the NBRO. This
area is completely avoided for construction work. Acquisition of 100
acres of marginal tea land from the Geln Alpine estate has been
initiated.
Nature of Fund Requirement
Required Fund Allocation
(In Rs. Millions)
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Recurrent Expenditure
Personnel Emoluments 123 133 144 165 185
Other Recurrent Expenditure 194 204 220 245 270
Total Recurrent 317 337 364 410 455
Capital Expenditure
Rehabilitation & Improvement
of Capital Assets 11 24 30 35 40
Acquisition of Fixed Assets 65 123 89 75 80
Building Construction Projects 180 650 500 425 350
Total Capital 256 788 619 535 470
Total Project Expenditure 574 1135 983 971 925
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2. VISION & MISSION
2.1 VISION
To become the centre of excellence for value addition to the national
resource base by the year 2015 and beyond.
2.2 MISSION
a) Produce well-rounded leaders capable of using scientific,
technological and entrepreneurial approaches for
development.
b) Excel in learning and research with strong emphasis on value
addition to the national resource base.
c) To be a model employer.
d) To fulfill all expectations of the state as a national higher
education Centre.
2.3 VALUES
The University would value
• Respect and tolerance
• Entrepreneurship among all
• Interdisciplinary degree programs
• Goal orientation
• Equal opportunity
• Model employer
• Discipline
• Sharing knowledge and Team work
2.4 UNIVERSITY’S MAJOR INTERESTS
• Uva Wellassa University will be a modern entrepreneurial
University under the UGC umbrella to become a fully-fledged
teaching and research centre with a strong science and
technology focus while acknowledging the need for University
Degrees to be flexible and interdisciplinary in order to meet
the social, scientific and technical needs for national
development.
• The University will develop a strong research culture focusing
on value addition to raw materials1. It will also develop
research links into hitherto neglected service sector. The
sectors covered by the University are Tea, Rubber, Palm (e.g.
coconut), Agricultural Exports, Minerals, Fisheries, Animal
Sciences, ICT applications in industry and business,
Entrepreneurship & Management, Tourism, Hospitality and
Events Management, Shipping and Aviation, Insurance,
Acturial Science and Energy. Raw material resources will find
new processed value from the University research and that
1 Raw material base in Sri Lanka consists of mainly agricultural crops such as Tea, Rubber, Coconut,
Paddy, Fruits, Vegetables, Medicinal Herbs, Floricultural and Horticultural Resources, Forestry, etc.
The other resource is the mineral base comprising graphite, ilmonite, gems, quartz, silica, iron ore,
phosphate, crude oil, water etc.
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knowledge will be passed onto the students and the country in
general through a variety of courses.
• Setting up of this University is a major boost to the
government’s effort to promote demand driven, education
focused towards building capacity for national development.
Because of this University, Badulla is already becoming a
repository of expertise hosting rich course offerings in a
variety of significant areas concerned with national objectives.
The University recognizes its role as a strategic partner in Uva
province, and therefore aspires to contribute to the region's
economic growth, social development and environmental
sustainability.
• This University would cover undergraduate, postgraduate,
specialty, corporate as well as continuing education market
segments. The University will conduct education activities for
adults enabling them to continue learning and education. It
will also enable students to follow courses externally and
through distant learning modes.
• In addition, the university intends to establish Medical
Faculty as its 4th Faculty which again would be different from
the other Medical Faculties focusing to improve the quality of
the life of the people.
3. ROLE OF THE FACULTIES
UWU Faculties play an important role not as silos of knowledge but
serving the interdisciplinary nature of all our courses by hosting all
multidisciplinary activities without friction or segregation. At Uva
Wellassa University, we have given new meaning to this role to
achieve our Vision, which is shared by all the Faculty members. The
three faculties and the respective Faculty Boards provide academic
guidance and support the degree programs. Deans as administrative
and academic Head of the faculties are responsible for upholding the
intellectual excellence and producing employable graduates for the
development of the country.
4. THREE PILLARS OF SERVICE
All academic staff members are bound to deliver three pillars of services,
which they undertake at the outset and firmly adhere to. Their
performances are evaluated based on the contribution on these services.
The first pillar of service embodies activities relating to “Lecturing and
Mentoring” whereby they use their knowledge and expertise to develop
curricular, prepare for lectures, conduct lectures, conduct evaluations,
etc. and “Mentoring” whereby they engage in guiding, counseling,
advising on any matters related to academic, career, personal or family
matters. The second pillar of service is “Research on Value Addition”
particularly focusing on value addition to the national resource base. Each
lecturer is required to engage in at least one research project. These
research activities form portfolios leading to major outcomes. Third pillar
of service is “Social Responsibility”. Each lecturer should conduct at least
one service project for community benefit and as such, they conduct
many projects to support school education, farmer communities,
industry, fisheries and IT education. The lecturers should forward their
achievements annually for evaluation.
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Faculty Mission
Faculty of Management
The mission of the Faculty is to support its degree programs to produce
proficient Managers and Entrepreneurs who could contribute to the
socio-economic development of the country with special emphasis on
value addition to the national entrepreneurial and human resource base
using modern, scientific and technological expertise within
undergraduate, postgraduate, specialty, corporate as well as continuing
education.
Faculty of Animal Science & Export Agriculture The mission of the Faculty is to support its degree programs to excel in
research and learning with a strong emphasis on value addition to the
national livestock and agricultural crops through modern, scientific and
technological approaches for development within undergraduate,
postgraduate, specialty, corporate as well as continuing education.
Faculty of Science & Technology The mission of the Faculty is to support the degree program to advance
knowledge particularly on value addition to the national resource base
through excellent teaching, high quality research and outstanding out-
reach activities. The faculty has a distinct academic approach that
emphasizes the education of professional practitioners, fosters high
achievement and promotes scientific inquiry, innovation and
collaboration.
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5. WAY FORWARD
We are relatively a new University having commenced academic
programs in 2006. Factors that adversely affect the academic activities of
many other universities are fortunately not present here. We capitalize
on opportunities in the business and economic environment and take
protective measures against threats. We continue to develop strengths
and transform weaknesses into strengths. We are well aware that the
scenario can change when changes take place in political, economic and
social environment. Our strategy therefore must be fundamentally robust
to drive the University towards its vision.
The goals, objectives and strategies set out below are aligned with the
Vision and integrated into the University through our Human Capital,
Information Capital and the Organization Capital. We are particularly
strengthening our unique culture indicating the entire University is
working on achieving them. The hardest part would be to get all
newcomers aligned rapidly to move on with the strategies.
5.1 UVA WELLASSA UNIVERSITY GOALS
In developing our University Goals we have also considered the aims
published under the gazette issued on 1 June 2005 by HE the President
the then Minister of Higher Education. The extract of the gazette notice is
given in Annex 1
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ID CODE NO GOALS, OBJECTIVES,
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES
Key
Performance
Indicators
KPI
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Q
1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1. 1
GOAL: To develop into the most
attractive planned university
offering the best environment for
academic work with excellent
infrastructure supported by
leading edge technology
2. 1.1
OBJECTIVE: To create adequate
excellent infrastructure facilities for
teaching, learning and research
Conducting
academic
sessions
according to the
time table (no re
scheduling due to
lack of space)
3. 1.1.1
STRATEGY: Developing modern
lecture halls for effective
teaching/learning environment
with state-of-art teaching aids and
communication equipment
4. 1.1.1.1
Eviction and relocation of
industrialists from University
premises
5. 1.1.1.2 Acquisition of additional land (100 acres)
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6. 1.1.1.3 Rehabilitation of oldest existing
building - Block G
7. 1.1.1.4 Maintenance of existing lecture halls
in prime condition (as new)
8. 1.1.2
STRATEGY: Providing conducive
social environment for students and
staff
9. 1.1.2.1 Completion of Project activities of
Phase 1
10. 1.1.2.2
Completion of construction work of
Senior Staff Quarters, studio
apartments, cafeteria, university
guest house
11. 1.1.2.3 Construction of Senate Building
12. 1.1.2.4 Construction of Sports complex and
gymnasium
13. 1.1.2.5 Construction of remaining
components of project Phase II
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14. 1.1.3
STRATEGY: Develop fully equipped
teaching and elementary & advanced
research laboratories
15. 1.1.3.1
Equip laboratories for agriculture,
mineral resources, aquatic resources,
computer science, science and
technology
16. 1.1.3.2
Build state of art kitchen for
Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Management degree programme
17. 1.1.3.3 Establish Agriculture and Animal
Husbandry Farms
18. 1.1.4 STRATEGY: Develop office space
with modern facilities for staff
19. 1.1.4.1 Build office spaces for staff
20. 1.1.4.2 Develop common lounge facilities for
staff
21. 1.2
OBJECTIVE: To Provide Modern
Information and communication
Technology
Number of ICT
laboratories and
percentage of ICT
usage
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22. 1.2.1
Strategy: Develop e learning
facilities, language laboratories,
laboratories for general computer
usage, specialized computer
laboratories
23. 1.2.1.1 Introducing web based
teaching/learning assessment tools
24. 1.2.1.2
Promoting learning languages
through the use of language
laboratories
25. 1.2.1.3 Establishing virtual discussion
forums and bulletin boards
26. 1.3
Objective: Expanding and improving
the existing library to meet the
knowledge and information needs of
the University
27. 1.3.1
STRATEGY: Developing Library as a
knowledge and information
dissemination center
28. 1.3.1.1
Further develop the existing library
facilities with sufficient books and
electronic resources
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29. 1.3.1.2
Enhance the relationship with other
Universities and research institutes
for sharing library resources
30. 1.3.1.3 ILMS system for library activities
31. 1.3.2
STRATEGY: Develop the University
IT infrastructure connecting all the
buildings, hostels and staff quarters.
32. 1.3.2.1 Link all the buildings using optical fibers
33. 1.3.2.2
Install Automated Financial Management
System for Financial Administration of the
University
34. 1.3.2.3
Install and commission an Online Web
Based Management Information System
(MIS) with embedded University Resource
Planning (URP) facility and Knowledge
Base (KB)
35. 1.3.2.4
Install and commission key IT
infrastructure servers and network
system including Block D,E,Fand G
36. 1.3.2.5
Improve existing teaching IT labs
with all necessary equipment for
students
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37. 2
GOAL: To develop new broad-
based programs with outstanding
combinations of subjects of
relevance to economic
development with a strong
emphasis on value addition
38. 2.1
OBJECTIVE: Constantly Maintain the
standards of degree programs
reflecting knowledge of modern
technology for value addition
No of
workshops for
curriculum
development
39. 2.1.1
STRATEGY: Obtain feedback through
numerous sources to develop
curriculum
40. 2.1.1.1 Conduct workshops with the participation
of relevant Stakeholders
41. 2.1.1.2 Strengthen links with industries
42. 2.1.1.3 Conduct Surveys and assess market
needs
43. 2.1.2
STRATEGY: Revision of curricula to
meet the challenges on market
demand as necessary
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44. 2.1.2.1 Revision of curricula at appropriate
times keeping with current trends in
economic development
45. 2.1.2.2 Test the effectiveness of curricula
with pilot groups of stakeholders.
46. 2.1.2.3 Conduct literature surveys to identify
new trends in curricula of other
similar programs
47. 2.2
OBJECTIVE: Introduce New degree
programs relevant to economic
development and value addition
No of Degree
Programs
48. 2.1.3
STRATEGY: Introduce new degree
programs by Identifying potentially
high value addition areas to the
national resources base
49. 2.1.3.1
Introduce new degree programs;
Medical Sciences, Shipping and
Aviation, Management &
Information Technology, based on
the market needs
50. 2.1.3.2
Introduce Certificate/Diploma level
courses – e.g. Management, Science
Education, Business Administration,
English, preschool education, Tourism &
Hospitality, Computer science
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51. 3 GOAL: To produce well rounded
graduates matching the demands
of the society.
52. 3.1.
OBJECTIVE: Students to broad base
their education and enhance
essential skills
Number of
essential
skills
development
and Broad
General
Education
courses
53. 3.1.1.
STRATEGY: Provide Essential Skills
and Broad General Education in
addition to the knowledge on Value
Addition
54 3.1.1.1 Offer five Essential Skills
Development courses from the first
year of the degree program
55 3.1.1.2
Provide Broad General Education
from the first year
56 3.1.2 STRATEGY: Industrial Training
relevant to the degree programs
57 3.1.2.1 Each student to be placed in an
appropriate industry for training in
the fourth year
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58 3.1.2.2 Student assignments and research to be
formulated to address industry and
society needs
59 3.1.2.3 Facilitate industry visits to provide
exposure to novel technology
60 3.1.3 STRATEGY: Individual research work
61 3.1.3.1 Individual research project based on an
Industry related value addition in fourth
year
62 3.1.3.2 Networking with other universities and
research centers for resource assistance
63 3.2 OBJECTIVE: Develop entrepreneurial
skills in all students
Number of
entrepreneurs
from graduates
64 3.2.1
STRATEGY: Seminars, workshops,
visits by industry leaders, credited
courses, incubation projects, industry
placements
65 3.2.1.1 Conduct seminars and workshops for
students on entrepreneurship
66 3.2.1.2
Develop Lab scale prototypes for
significant innovations and assist in
further development to commercial scale
with private sector or government grants
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67 3.2.1.3
Arrange intellectual property rights
of the students as a win-win solution
for the university student and
investor.
68 3.2.1.4 Arrange visits for experts from the
industries
69 3.3 OBJECTIVE: Provide market
relevant learning
Number of
graduates
employed in related
industries
70 3.3.1 STRATEGY: Degree programs to
match market needs
71 3.3.1.1 All Heads of degree programs to
drive the programs to suit market
needs
72 3.3.1.2
All lecturers to understand industry
applications of their teaching and to
be aware of leading edge in Science
and Technology
73 3.3.1.3 Visits to industries and exhibitions
74 4
GOAL: To develop innovative and
flexible mechanisms to deliver
programs effectively and
breakaway from traditional
knowledge silos in the university
system.
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75 4.1
OBJECTIVE: Whilst conforming to
requirements under the Universities
Act, to drive university with a modern
unique approach towards the vision
Resources
utilization ratio
76 4.1.1
STRATEGY: Formulate all degree
programs based on UWU theme with
strong interdisciplinary and
entrepreneurial character
77 4.1.1.1 Identify areas where value addition can
bring higher returns to the economy
78 4.1.1.2 Formulate programs in consultation with
industry players
79 4.1.2
STRATEGY: All degree programs share
the lecturers as a common resource
irrespective of departmental affiliations
80 4.1.2.1
All lecturers to become providers of
knowledge to as many degree programs
as possible
81 4.1.2.2
Conduct annual survey of lecturers
contribution to various Degree programs
by the HODs and report to the Faculty
Board and the Senate
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82 4.1.2.3
To determine a measurable
convenience factor for lecturers in
laboratory usages for
interdisciplinary team based projects
83 4.2
OBJECTIVE: All staff members to
execute multifunctional
responsibilities from their desk
Number of staff
84 4.2.1
STRATEGY: There should be no
labels identifying Faculties ,
Departments, Centers, Units, Cells etc
85 4.2.1.1 Develop programs and activities
crossing the boundaries of disciplines
86 4.3
OBJECTIVE: Develop
interdisciplinary research teams
with wider collaboration
87 4.3.1
STRATEGY: Tapping potential
external funding sources
88. 4.3.1.1
Obtaining funds from National
Funding Agencies such as NSF, NRC,
CARP, NASTEC, NPD
Linking with foreign funding
institutions such as IFS, UNDP, ADB,
JICA, GEF, IUCN, etc
89 4.3.1.2 Creating revolving funds within the
University for research
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90 4.3.1.3
Identifying industrial funding
sources for industry oriented
research
91 4.3.1.4
Linking with Inventor’s Commission
and Other Investors for funding on
small projects
92 4.3.2
STRATEGY: Motivate and guide the
students and staff to initiate research
aiming national development
93 4.3.2.1
Recognize research components and
laboratory work by allocating
adequate credits
94 4.3.2.2
Staff members to engage in research
project component in areas of
national development by value
addition.
95 4.3.2.3
Annual research symposium Publish
own journal of research on value
addition
96 4.3.2.4
Rewarding outstanding researchers
who contribute to national
development
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97 4.4 OBJECTIVE: Each year to strive for a
number of IPRs
Number of IPRs
98 4.4.1 STRATEGY: A minimum of two IPR/year
to be defined
99 4.4.1.1
Identify Intellectual property component
in each research at the outset and target
for obtaining rights
100 4.5 OBJECTIVE: Develop teaching, research
and entrepreneurial skills in staff
Staff
satisfaction
survey
101 4.5.1 STRATEGY: Establish the Staff
Development Centre for staff training
102 4.5.1.1 Develop training programs for staff and
train staff to meet UGC guidelines
103 4.5.1.2 Participate in research forums
104 4.5.1.3
Participate in training programs of
particular interest to the subject
specialists
105 4.5.1.4
Every Lecturer to undergo
entrepreneurial and leadership training
annually
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106 4.5.1.5
Provide all administrative and
nonacademic staff training in
entrepreneurship, leadership and
teamwork as appropriate
107 5
GOAL: To create and maintain an
environment and develop a culture
conducive for the pursuit of academic
excellence
108 5.1
OBJECTIVE: To provide a conducive
academic atmosphere at the University by
improving the welfare services
Number of
hostels,
quarters,
welfare facilities
and services
109 5.1.1
STRATEGY: Giving residential facilities
for all academics, students and
administrative staff
110 5.1.1.1
Provide staff quarters with family
accommodation
111 5.1.1.2
Provide Student hostel facilities within the
University premises.
112 5.1.1.3
Rent houses from surroundings to fill the
balance accommodation requirements
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113 5.1.1.4
Providing accommodation facilities
for students, only those first year
and third year students
114 5.1.2
STRATEGY: Financial support to
university staff within government
regulations
115 5.1.2.1.
Develop a welfare fund using earned
money
116 5.1.2.2
Financial assistance scheme for
Housing, Vehicles, Computers, etc.
117 5.1.2.3 Distress and similar loan facilities
118 5.1.3
STRATEGY: Establish and maintain
in-house medical center.
119 5.1.3.1
Providing medical facilities in house
medical center with professional help
120 5.1.3.2
Initiate a Contributory medical and
insurance scheme for University staff
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121 5.1.4
STRATEGY: Student mentoring and
counseling program
122 5.1.4.1
Every lecturer to “own” between 6-10
students for mentoring
123 5.1.4.2
Mentoring programme for cover academic
guidance , personal problem counseling,
career guidance and any problem that the
student may want to refer to the lecturer
124 5.1.4.3
Problems of students that need high level
of attention should be referred by the
lecturer to senior student counselor or
others at higher authority
125 5.1.5
STRATEGY: Mentoring lecturers for
aligning them with UWU concepts
126 5.1.5.1 VC to meet lecturers for mentoring
127 5.1.5.2 All staff to be alert to threats
128 5.1.6
STRATEGY: Influence national policy
to compensate hardships working in
Uva
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129 5.1.6.1
Lobby UGC and Ministry of Higher
Education
130 5.2
OBJECTIVE: To have healthy, united,
well disciplined and active university
community
Percentage of
students/staff
engaged in
sports and
recreational
activities
131 5.2.1
STRATEGY: Construct well equipped
indoor sports complex and a play
ground
132
5.2.1.1
Maintain well equipped indoor sports
complex and a play ground
133
5.2.2
STRATEGY: Provide opportunities
for staff and students to participate in
high level athletic and sports
activities
134 5.2.2.1
Appoint officer for Physical
Education and provide supporting
staff
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135 5.3 OBJECTIVE: To have a ragging free
environment
No of incidents
occurred
136 5.3.1
STRATEGY: Use elements of
integration at the outset to educate
about ragging and punishment
137 5.3.1.1
Take immediate action in the event of
any incident becoming visible.
138 5.3.1.2
Build awareness among all
students and all staff to act on any
incidents
24 by 7 Intelligence, surveillance
and Monitoring
139 5.3.1.3
The university to work closely with
local police and the intelligence
services
140 5.3.1.4
Discourses on discipline, Law and
Order and punishment by Deans, VC,
HC Judge
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141 5.3.1.5
Empower and use security staff,
academics, caretakers, and all other
staff for reporting incidents
142 5.3.1.6
Vigilant incident monitoring and
intelligence system
143
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GOAL: To become an exemplary
service procurer and employer of
both academic and non-academic
staff empowered to fulfill the
mission
144 6.1
OBJECTIVE: To employ/hire
committed, dynamic, skilled
academic and administrative staff
1.Number of
unutilized leave
2. Number of
cases reported
on
academic/admin
istrative lapses
145
6.1.1
STRATEGY: Improving the
capabilities of the existing staff
146 6.1.1.1 Conduct Staff development programs
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147 6.1.1.2
Encourage and promote
Postgraduate studies for academic
and administrative staff
148 6.1.1.3 Collaborations with reputed foreign
universities for postgraduate studies
149 6.1.2 STRATEGY: Recruit promising new
staff at all levels
150 6.1.2.1 Establish firm selection procedures
151 6.1.2.2
Recruit the best and if competent
staff are unavailable outsource
through visiting and contractual staff
152 6.1.2.3 Hire Visiting Staff
153 6.1.2.4 Attract Overseas Experts for Short
Terms
154 6.1.2.5 Invite Experts in Industrial Sector
155 6.1.3
STRATEGY: Application of new
strategies in administration for
operational success
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156 6.1.3.1
Recruit required number of
supportive staff and train them in all
general operations while maintaining
the statutory requirements of the
University Act.
157 6.1.3.2 Operations Assistants and other
support staff to perform
multifunctional duties
158 6.1.3.3
All non core activities of the
University to be outsourced using
government tender procedures from
specialist providers
159 6.1.3.4
Facilitate the transfer of competent
staff of outsourced service providers
for continuity when service providers
change.
160 7 GOAL: To minimize the costs and
ensure effective services by
outsourcing services
161 7.1 OBJECTIVE: Ensure efficient and
productive services
Employabili
ty ratio
162 7.1.1 STRATEGY: All non core services
outsourced
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163 7.1.1.1
Use government tender procedures
to procure best service providers for
activities such as security, caretaking,
cleaning , catering, transport,
computer services, construction,
consulting in constructions,
architectural designs and
maintenance
164 8
GOAL: Improved foreign exchange
earning through introducing globally
accredited academic programs
165 8.1
OBJECTIVE: Accommodate up to 10
% of total student intake from foreign
students annually from 2013
1.No. of foreign
student
enrollment
2.Percentage of
foreign income
from total
earning
166 8.1.1 STRATEGY: Create conducive
environment for foreign students
167 8.1.1.1 Introduce Degree Programs with
Global demands
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168 8.1.1.2 Provide facilities to foreign students
in par with global standards
169 8.1.1.3
Competitive and affordable rates for
admission, course fee and
accommodation
170 8.1.1.4 Spilt programs with foreign
Universities
171 8.1.2
STRATEGY: Number of Collaborative
research programs with foreign
institutes annually
172 8.1.2.1 Identify potential funding institutes
173 8.1.2.2
Attract proposal for funding
174 8.1.3
STRATEGY: Achieving
internationally recognized standard
in overall/important academic
activities with next five years
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175 8.1.3.1 Develop and maintain laboratories at
international standard levels
176 8.1.3.2
Automated information centre Usage
of modern technology for academic
programs
177 8.1.3.3
Usage of high technology for
academic and administrative
operations
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6. UNIVERSITY LOGO AND ANTHEM
6.1 LOGO
The logo of the University symbolizes the theme of Uva Wellassa University. The circle at the crest shows the rising sun, which is the source of
energy and the symbol of knowledge that the University generates and disseminates. Inner circle symbolizes modern technology used to
disseminate knowledge.
The blue stream symbolizes the life giving water from the sky enriching the soil and flowing down to the agricultural land.
The triangle symbolizes the earth representing the mineral resources and it is a symbol of technology. This shows the aims of the University in
developing mineral resources technology focusing on value addition.
The three green leaves represent our agricultural resources in general and tea in particular and UWU stands for Uva Wellassa University.
The overall logo states that we generate and disseminate Science and Technological Knowledge using modern methods of education on value
addition to our mineral and agricultural resources enriched by sun and water from the sky. Logo of the University is shown in the upper right
corner of the letterhead. The font of the letters are impact and the font size is 16. The University always display the logo in upper righted
corner of the documents.
Logo is the property of the University and only the Vice Chancellor can authorize its use for any purpose. Typical letterheads used by the
University are given in Annexes 9 and 10.
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6.2 UNIVERSITY ANTHEM
The University anthem choreographed by Professor Sunil Ariyaratne and composed by Prof. Pandit Amaradewa is sung at every important
occasions of the University.
It will be sung with proper decorum in ceremonial events and all must stand up to attention. The University staff and students must memorize
the song and sing in harmony.
7. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Infrastructure development is integral with development of this university and its goals and strategies are outlined below with some details. A
master plan overview is given in Annex 4.
We aim to develop into the most attractive planned university offering the best environment for academic work with excellent infrastructure
supported by leading edge technology. This needs excellent infrastructure facilities for teaching, learning and student research. Therefore, we
would continue to develop lecture halls, laboratories, research facilities and library of the university using modern design concepts and
technology.
Our four hostels are named as Silver tips, Blue Sapphire, Coral Beauty and Catalia following names of value added tea, a gem, a fish and an
orchid, respectively.
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7.1 LECTURE HALLS
The student intake of the university is expected to increase dramatically in the coming years. As a result, at least ten fully furnished lecture
halls with the following configurations are proposed to complete by 2014.
• Lecture Hall with 50 students – 4
• Lecture Hall with 80 students – 3
• Lecture Hall with 150 Students – 4
• Lecture Hall with 300 students – 2
Lecture halls to be equipped with multimedia projectors, OHPs, White boards and sound systems.
7.2 LABORATORIES & RESEARCH FACILITIES
Laboratories for following disciplines are proposed.
• Testing Laboratory
• Mineral Science Laboratory
• Microbiology Laboratory
• Biotechnology Laboratory
• Instrument Development Center
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• Aquatic plant and animal Technology Laboratory
• Advanced Science Laboratories – 3
• Central Analytical Services Centre (Research Facility)
• Audio Visual Laboratory (Communication, Languages and Fine Arts) – 1
• GIS Laboratory with Map Room – 1
• Geology & Mineral Science Laboratory – 1
• Soil & Water Laboratory – 1
• Instrument Fabrication Centre (Embedded Systems, Robotics, Microelectronics)
• Engineering Workshop with Drawing Office
• Agricultural Engineering Centre
• Animal Science & Food Processing Laboratory
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7.3 FARMS
The university will develop its own Agricultural and Animal Farm onsite appropriately sized to match with the land available. Most of the
research work will be collaborated with other research farms in the province and outside.
7.4 LIBRARY
The increasing population requires more library facilities. Existing library facilities will be expanded to meet future needs. The library will also
be housed in a purpose designed and built building. Library will be fully equipped with reading and study centre, computer based knowledge
centre, and utility services section. The software specifically designed for the library activities and knowledge base will strengthen the library.
7.5 WAITING ROOMS
There will be rooms for lecturers and students for waiting between lectures. The university does not intend to hide lecturers inside common
rooms away from the students. The purpose here is to facilitate greater contact between students and lecturers at all levels.
There will be more open-areas for staff and student meetings and discussions.
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7.6 AUDITORIUM WITH CAPACITY 1500
There will be a large enough auditorium to accommodate 1500 people.
7.7 OUTSOURCED SERVICES
All services such as cleaning services, transport services and care taking are being obtained from specialist providers on tender basis. This
strategy ensures timely and effective delivery of services. The University is free from repairing and maintenance of vehicles, providing utensils
and paying overtime for these services.
Planning to provide hostel facilities to the students by built own and operate method by 2014 on ward
8. EDUCATION
We do not believe increasing of the numbers of faculties would be beneficial to the growth of ‘knowledge-silo free’ education. The role of the
faculties is statutory to host the Faculty Boards and represent the Senate. The Faculties are multidisciplinary in nature and host the academic
resources common to all university. The course committees would be supported at the Faculty Boards. The following description is in keeping
with this philosophy.
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8.1 FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
The contribution from the Faculty of Management to the national development will be considerably high to meet the demands of the country.
The Faculty has started with a single degree program named BBM in Entrepreneurship and Management in 2006 and added another degree
program named BBM in Hospitality Tourism and Events Management in 2009. The faculty will conduct more degree level and other programs
to establish its reputation and gain recognition matching the needs of the country.
The faculty expects to begin three new degree programs focusing on the demands of the country with a futuristic view. In developing the
above, the faculty is expected to put its emphasis on value addition to the national resource base. A degree on Bachelor of Management &
Information Technology is proposed to start in 2011.
The faculty has transcended the university social responsibility pillar of service and strives to serve the Uva community to acquire expertise
(skills and knowledge) in scarce management areas. To serve this purpose the faculty has already designed and developed the curricula for the
short-term professional courses that enable them demonstrate their intentions. This also will be an income-generating program for further
development of faculty.
8.2 FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
At the outset faculty of Science & Technology commenced two degree programs namely Bachelor of Technology in Science & Technology
(Btech) and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Technology (BSc ). The faculty has expanded by adding two more degree programs in
2008, namely Bachelor of Science Mineral Resources Technology (BSc) and Bachelor in Industrial Information Technology (BIIT).
In coming years, the faculty will increase the number of students by implementing a number of strategies such as designing new degree
programs and courses and Assisted Self Learning.
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8.3 FACULTY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE & EXPORT AGRICULTURE
The faculty of Animal Science & Export Agriculture at the outset initiated two degree programs, namely Bachelor of Animal Science (BASc) and
Bachelor of Export Agriculture (BSc in Export Agriculture) in 2006. Currently the faculty offers five degree programs including above two. The
newly added three degree programs are, Tea Technology and value addition (BSc in Tea Technology and value addition) offered in 2008, Palm
and Latex Technology and value addition (BSc in Palm and Latex Technology and value addition) and Aquatic Resources Technology (BSc in
Aquatic Resources Technology) offered in 2009.
The faculty aims to become the center of excellence in teaching and research in Animal Science & export agriculture.
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8.4 THE STUDENT INTAKE
The student population is increasing by 550 each year currently. However, the
increasing population depends on the addition of new degree programs and
increase of intakes where market demand is increasing. Our forecast of intake is
given here.
Year Students Intake Cumulative Student
Population
2006 153 153
2007 201 354
2008 371 725
2009 503 1228
2010 512 1587
2011 550 2086
2012 550 2415
2013 700 2762
2014 700 3100
2015 850 3250
2016 850 4100
2017 900 5000
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SHORT TERM COURSES
The University conducts a number of short-term courses starting from year 2007. These courses target different groups of people including
school leavers, government and private sector employees, teachers and others who are interested in gaining professional qualifications in Uva
province. These programs focus on Languages, IT, Management, Communication, Leadership, Science and Technology, Agriculture and Animal
Science. Following short courses are currently available.
A. Development of Language skills
a. Certificate in Sinhala for non Sinhala speaking public officers
b. Certificate in Tamil for non Tamil speaking public officers
c. Certificate in Tamil Language and literature for School Teachers
d. Certificate in English for School Leavers
e. Certificate in English for Junior Executives
f. Short Course in English for Business Communications
B. Development of IT skills
a. Certificate Course in Computer Application
b. Certificate Course in Advanced Computer Applications
c. Certificate Course in Web designing
d. Certificate Course in Computer Hardware Technology
C. Development of Managerial skills
a. Certificate in General Management (CGM)
b. Short Course in General Management for Banking Officers
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D. Science and Technology
a. Modeling water analysis data
E. Agriculture
a. Hydrophonics
b. Fruit and Vegetable propagation
F. Animal Science
a. Integrated faming systems
b. Ornamental fish breeding and culture
c. Certificate In Journalism
d. Certificate in Early Childhood Development
e. Workshops on
o Team Building
o Office Management
o Leadership
o Finance Management
o Leadership, Finance and Office Management
o Platform Skills
o Presentation Skills
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ASSISTED SELF LEARNING
The University will develop infrastructure and course materials to deliver Assisted Self Learning (ASL) courses to students who could not attend
to Universities even though they gained satisfactory results at G.C.E. Advanced level examination due to insufficient university entrance
positions. The University will initiate this program in stages ranging from certificate level to degree level. These programs will be newly
developed to suit the very nature of ASL.
DESIGN NEW COURSES
The curriculum development of the University is a continuous ongoing process. The existing courses will be revised and updated continuously
to deliver up-to-date knowledge to our students. Also new course units will be added to the student curricula providing the opportunity for the
students to tailor their degree programs to satisfy their own needs.
CREATE NEW DEGREE PROGRAMS
The University will initiate nine new degree programs each with 50 students as initial intake. Four of the proposed degree programs are
o Bachelor of Management in Shipping and Aviation
o Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
o Bachelor of Management & Information Technology
Other degree programs will be added after giving due consideration for market needs
These new degree programs are expected to be initiated in academic year 2012 subject to the availability of funds, infrastructure facilities and
necessary academic staff.
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ADMISSION POLICY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students expecting to study in the Uva Wellassa University should get the approval from the University Grants Commission and
must face the aptitude test conducted by the Uva Wellassa University. The policy of the University regarding the fees of the foreign students is
that the revenue generated by the University from each foreign student should be capable of funding at least one scholarship. Admission to
certain degree programs will be restricted for foreign students (TEA, PLT, MRT).
9. ANNEXES
9.1 Gazzette Order
9.2 Cabinet Approval
9.3 Letter of Her Excellancy the President
9.4 Master Plan
9.5 Progress Chart
9.6 Typical Advertisement
9.7 Organizational Structure
9.8 Research Goals
9.9 Letterhead for external circulation
9.10 Letterhead for internal circulation
9.11 General Practices of the University
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ANNEX 9.1 GAZZETTE ORDER
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ANNEX 9.2 CABINET APPROVAL
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ANNEX 9.3 LETTER OF HER EXCELLANCY THE PRESIDENT
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ANNEX 9.4 MASTER PLAN
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ANNEX 9.5 PROGRESS CHART
ANNEX 9.6 TYPICAL ADVERTISEMENT
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ANNEX 9.7 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Vice Chancellor
Librarian(Vacant)
Senior AssistantInternalAuditor
OperationAssistant Operation
Assistant
Operation
Assistant
Operation
Assistant
Operation
Assistant
Operation
Assistant
Operation
Assistant
Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Librarian
HOD Export
Agriculture
HOD Animal Science
HOD Management Science
HOD Public
Administration
HOD Science &Technology
HOD ComputerScience
SAR
(Human Resource)
SAR
(StudentAffairs)
SAR
(GeneralAdmin.)
SAR
(Supplies) SAR
(Examinations) Senior
AssistantBursar
Course DirectorExport
Agriculture
Course DirectorAnimal
Science
Course DirectorManagement
Science
Course DirectorScience &
Technology
Dean Faculty of Animal Science & Export Agriculture
DeanFaculty of Management
Dean
Faculty of Science &Technology
Registrar
Vice Chancellor
Medical
Operation
Assistant
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ANNEX 9.8 RESEARCH GOALS
Faculty Goals
Animal
Science and
Export
Agriculture
To increase the production of export oriented agricultural produce and value added products there in aiming to
increase the foreign exchange earnings through promoting agricultural exports.
To boost the usage of under utilized and unutilized Botanic and Micro organisms in the production of value added
products through the introduction of innovative technologies
To increase the production and revenue from plantation crop products and non rubber latex and resins and non
coconut palms through novel value addition technologies
To promote the utilization of alternate energy sources to cut down the energy cost of Sri Lanka by introducing novel
energy sources.
Increasing revenue from Livestock production and Aquatic Resources
Science and
Technology
To increase value addition to local mineral resources for enhancing their utilization as engineered materials in
innovative technological applications System development and solution providing through emerging technologies to
enhance industrial process and to optimize strategic use of IT.
Invention of innovative technologies for sustainable energy, value addition of natural resources and upgrading of
industrial process and products
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Management To produce and communicate new knowledge in entrepreneurship and management through innovative solutions to
current managerial issues
To explore organizational behavior so as to develop innovative means of managing turbulence and to foster a
collaborative research culture between academia and industrialists
To develop expertise in empirical accounting and finance modeling to address current problems in financial markets,
international banking risk calibration value at risk calibrations accountability and governance in organizations.
To be expertise in exploring solutions to financial problems and innovating strategies for effective and efficient use of
financial resources in order to develop the country.
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ANNEX 9.9 LETTERHEAD FOR EXTERNAL CIRCULATION
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ANNEX 9.10 LETTERHEAD FOR INTERNAL CIRCULATION
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ANNEX 9.11 GENERAL PRACTICES OF THE UNIVERSITY
The university uses the font Calibri (body) in all documents except when the outside parties specifically request to use another front.
The lettering in the University logo is IMPACT. The correct logo of the university carries two lines above and below the letters Uva Wellassa
University
The logo is always placed in the upper right hand corner of the cover pages and other documents with proper margins to give a desirable white
balance.
The colors of the logo cannot be changed by anybody for any purpose.
Logo cannot be used by anybody without the written prior approval from the Vice Chancellor.
The words Faculty and Departments are not in vocabulary of the University although they are used for statutory purposes.
“Uva Wellassa University” is always written using the font Calibri (Body) with U , W, and U Capital and the other letters simple. Uva is spelt
with v not w.
The theme line “The Centre of Excellence for Value Addition to the National Resource Base “ is written as shown here always with Cambria-
Headings font
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