Faculty Quality Assurance Cell
Faculty of Applied Science
BSc Honours in Environmental Science
The UGC's review panel for the BSc Honours in Environmental Science degree programme of the Department of Bio-science awarded "B" for the overall performance of the study programmes and the performance descriptor is “Good”. In addition stated that the overall score of the study programmes indicate a satisfactory level of accomplishment of quality expected of a programme of study.
BSc in Applied Mathematics and Computing
The UGC's review panel for the BSc in Applied Mathematics and Computing degree programme of the Department of Physical Science awarded "B" for the overall performance of the study programmes and the performance descriptor is “Good”. In addition stated that the overall score of the study programmes indicate a satisfactory level of accomplishment of quality expected of a programme of study.
BSc in Information and Communication Technology (Currently BSc in Information Technology)
Not yet received the Final Report.
Academic Work Norm and Work Load Calculation Model for Academic Staff of the Faculty of Applied Science can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eCj5rxLRdB5UecdBwOmz4Wlxrn5FffP0/view?usp=share_link
Faculty Satisfaction Survey 2022
You are kindly requested to provide the feedback in the survey questionnaire on or before 14.01.2023. The link has been sent via Dean/HoD.
- Students
- Academic/Academic Supportive staff
- Non-Academic staff
20th and 21st of December 2022
Two days visit for the programme review of the degree programme BSc in Applied Mathematics and Computing conducted by the Department of Physical Science, Faculty of Applied Science was held on 20th and 21st of December 2022.
The programme review panel consists of Prof. SSN Perera (Review Chair), Prof. S. Vasanthapriyan, and Dr. Iresha Atthanayake visited the entities of the Department, Faculty, University related to the degree programme and met the stakeholders including the Alumni via Zoom for the review.
24th and 25th of November 2022
Two days visit for the programme review of the degree programme in BSc Information and Communication Technology (Information Technology at present) conducted by the Department of Physical Science, Faculty of Applied Science was held on 24th (Thu) & 25th (Fri) of November 2022.
The programme review panel consists of Dr. Ruwan Wickramarachchi (Review Chair), Prof. (Dr.) MIS. Safeena and Prof. Dhammike P. Dissanayake visited the entities of the Department, Faculty, University related to the degree programme and met the stakeholders for the review.
03 November 2022
The Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya conducted its' 3rd Annual Research Session - FARS2022 under the theme of “A gateway towards modern Science” on 3rd of November 2022.
02 November 2022
The Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka celebrated the Silver Jubilee Celebration of 25 years of excellence from 1997 to 2022 on 2nd of November 2022.
22 September 2022
Prof. Tilak P. D. Gamage Director/QAC/UGC (right), together with Prof. A. Pushpanathan, Director/CQA (left) visited Office of the FQAC/Applied Science on 22.09.2022 and discussed with Mr. S. Thirukumaran, Coordinator/FQAC (centre) with regard to the development of the FQAC and the concerns on quality enhancement and programme review processes in the Faculty.
16 September 2022
One day site visit for the programme review for the degree programme in Environmental Science conducted by the Department of Bio-science, Faculty of Applied Science held on 16th of September 2022, Friday.
The programme review panel consists of Prof. LD Amarasinghe (Review Chair), Dr. MH Haroon and Dr. PSK Rajapaks visited the entities of the department, faculty, University and met the stakeholders on the same day.
July 2022
Had a meeting on 19.07.2022 to discuss regarding the standards of the revised draft IR Manual of the UGC and the comments were sent to CQA on 22.07.2022.
Coordinator/FQAC presented regarding Quality Assurance Practices to the freshers (2020/2021) in the Orientation Programme held on 22.07.2022. At the end of the Orientation Programme, feedback of the students were collected on 26.07.2022 and the feedback summary was submitted to the Dean/FAS.
The softcopies of the evidences for PR of the degree programme BSc in AMC were submitted to QAC.
Preamble
We warmly welcome to the Faculty Quality Assurance Cell of the Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.
FQAC of Faculty of Applied Science wishes to consider constructive comments on the contents of this website from students and staff to improve it further.
Drop mails to fqac-fas@vau.ac.lk
Composition of the Coordinating Committee
Dean/Faculty of Applied Science as the Chairperson
Head/Department of Bio-science
Head/Department of Physical Science
Coordinator/Faculty Quality Assurance Cell
Chairperson/Curriculum Development Committee
Chairperson/Research Committee
Coordinator/Well-Being Cell
Coordinator/UBL
Snr. Student Counselor (Representing Student Counselors)
Senior Assistant Librarian
SAR/Faculty of Applied Science as the Secretary of the Committee
Functions and Responsibilities
FQAC shall design action plans and implementation mechanisms to ensure that the Quality principles (Best practices) are actually practiced by the Faculty. The ‘‘best practices” are dynamic and continuous. They are the result of identification, experimentation, reflection, feedback and innovation based on experience. Best practices are amenable to documentation and have the potential for replication; they are transparent, accountable, affordable and accessible to both staff and students, and add value to an institution. They are contextual and influenced by many factors. Best Practices show the path to success through continuous improvement leading to the benchmark of excellence.
Terms of Reference of the Coordinating Committee of FQAC
Guide the FQAC in adoption of relevant by-laws prescribed by the University for governance and management of the FQAC,
In liaison with the Curriculum development Committee, promote adoption of guidelines and benchmarks prescribed/adopted by the university in academic development and planning in accordance with guidelines prescribed by the UGC and Ministry of Higher Education such as Sri Lanka Qualification Framework Manual for level and qualification descriptors, Course Unit System, Unified GPA System, Outcome-based Education and Student-centered Learning (OBE-SCL) approach into curricula development of study programmes and courses, blended teaching and learning, and formative and summative assessments, etc.,
Guide the FQAC in promoting internalizing quality principles and dimensions prescribed by the UGC-QAAC within the Faculty - with respect the study programme management, curricular design and development, course design and development, teaching and learning, student support and services, assessments, and other allied functions and services,
Guide the FQAC to design and implement regular internal quality reviews,
Review the EQA Review (both Institutional and Study Programme Reviews) & IQA Review reports and adopt action plans based on recommendations coming from such reports,
Guide the FQAC to implement quality enhance plans and monitor the progress of implementation of annual quality enhancement work plans, and,
Guide and assist the Director/FQAC in executing his/her duties.
Scope
The provisions of this Code and Work norm apply to persons whose service to the University includes teaching, scholarship, librarianship, and academic administration. Such persons are referred to in the Code as “Academic Personnel.” References in the Code to “Faculty” include permanent members of the faculty, librarians, and persons whose service are obtained on tenure.
Preamble: Academic Freedom and Responsibilities
It is important that academics are permitted and nurtured to pursue activities that enhance their intellect and be open and flexible in their academic activities – the academic freedom which is crucial for the person’s as well as the University’s academic advancement. However, while appreciating the academic freedom enjoyed by the academic community, it is necessary to recognize and accept certain duties and responsibilities that have to be fulfilled by a university academic. While some of these activities are essential others are voluntary on the part of the teacher. Nevertheless, the latter is crucial for the well- being of all stakeholders of the university community. Thus, it is imperative that university academics take up these activities and when so done that they are recognized and appreciated in some manner.
Hence, it is important to work out academic workloads and work norms so that each individual would be accountable to what is undertaken by him/her.
Academic Ethics
University is a community of scholars, which actively pursues truth and, through its critical scholarship and research, seeks knowledge to enlighten and transform society. In so doing it recognises the intellectual and moral dimensions of teaching as a means by which human beings may reach their full potential.
The pursuit of knowledge in all disciplines requires a profound respect for all persons, a willingness to take different points of view seriously, and an openness to new and challenging ideas. This demands that academic staff show commitment to the search for understanding and wisdom in their teaching. By showing their commitment to, and genuine love of, learning, they will encourage their students to be motivated to discipline and form their minds so that they gain an integrated understanding of what they study.
This Code of Ethics in Teaching flows out of an understanding of scholarly work as demanding the highest possible professional standards of rigour and academic excellence from staff. It articulates the following principles to shape the framework of relationships and interactions, in which academic staff and students engage in teaching and learning.