BScHons in Computing and Information Systems receives Grade ‘A’ in the Programme Review by QAC-UGC

It is with great pleasure we announce that the BSc Honours Degree Programme in Computing and Information Systems offered by the Department of Computing and Information Systems, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka received Grade "A," - the maximum level of accomplishment and quality expected of a degree programme in the Programme Review conducted by the Quality Assurance Council of the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka. After the Self Evaluation Report and the supporting documentation were successfully submitted, reviewers conducted a site visit on June 16 and 17, 2022, which included several discussions with different stakeholder groups. The overall purpose of the Programme Review is to achieve accountability for quality and standards, and by using a peer review process to promote adopting and internalizing good practices, fostering quality culture and facilitating continuous improvement of the degree programme. It is also meant to instill confidence, achieve accountability, provide information, promote improvement and showcase innovation in respect of the degree programme.

Prof. S. Vasanthapriyan, Head of the Department of Computing and Information Systems, Dr. Piumi Ishanka, SER Coordinator (Computing and Information Systems), along with the academic staff members of the Department takes this opportunity to express their sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed in reaching this significant milestone. For the invaluable guidance, motivation, and support we would like to express our gratitude to Senior Prof. R.M.U.S.K. Rathnayake, the Vice Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka; Prof. E.P.N. Udayakumara, the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Dr. Rasangi Sabaragamuwa, the former Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences; Prof. Darshanee Ruwandeepika, the Director, Center for Quality Assurance; Mr. Janitha Liyanage, Coordinator of the Faculty Quality Assurance Cell; and Prof. Chandramali Jayawardana, Professor, Department of Natural Resources. The cooperation from other Cluster Coordinators, Criterion Secretaries, and all the members of the SER Writing Team is deeply appreciated. The cooperation extended by all the Heads of the Departments, members of various committees of the Faculty, all the academic staff members including the visiting academics, academic-supportive and non-academic staff members, representatives from the ICT industry and the stakeholders from public and private sector organizations, the alumni and the undergraduates of the Department of Computing and Information Systems are highly acknowledged for their tremendous support and cooperation in making this achievement. We also acknowledge the invaluable support provided by Mr. Saman Uyangoda, the Registrar; Mr. K.A.R.S. Jayakody, the Bursar, and Mrs. T.N. Neighsoorei, the librarian of SUSL and the respective staff members. The Senior Assistant Registrar and the staff of the Examinations Division and the Student Affairs Division are also thankfully remembered. Prof. Chandrika Dissanayake, Director, Centre for Research and Knowledge Dissemination; Prof. S. Vasanthapriyan, Director, Center for Computer Studies; Prof. D.A.I. Dayaratne, Director, University Business Linkage Cell, Prof. Aruna Shantha, Director, Staff Development Centre; Dr. R.M. Amila S. Bandara, Director, Career Guidance Unit; Dr. Thilini C. Kananke, Director, Centre for Gender Equity and Equality; Dr. Jayaprasad Welgama, Coordinator, Sitharana Psychological Counseling Center; Dr. P.K.G.S.S. Bandara, Director, Art Centre; Mr. W.A. Lalith Rohana, Director, Department of Physical Education, and the staff of the university Medical Center are acknowledged for their immense support. Dr. L.V. Ranaweera, Project Coordinator- AHEAD Project; Dr. Leon Fernando, Deputy Senior Student Counselor and all other student counselors; Dr. K.S.N. Prasangani, Mr. Deric Silva and the staff members from the English Language Teaching Unit; Mrs. Maduka Anurangi, Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Applied Sciences and the members from the Deans Office and other administrative officers who helped us to achieve this success are gratefully acknowledged.

As it grows and expands, the Department of Computing and Information Systems continues to look forward to the support and cooperation of all of its stakeholders, in order to maintain the effectiveness of the processes for managing and ensuring the quality of its degree programmes, student learning experience, and standards of awards in the years to come too.