Quality Assurance Events
The Faculty-Industry collaboration unit of the Faculty of Technology has conducted an awareness workshop for familiarization on basic lathe machine operations which are covered under the Engineering Technology degree curriculum.
The target group of this workshop was the academic staff, technical officers, and laboratory staff of the Faculty of Technology and the technical officers from the other faculties.
The workshop was held on 10th to 12th February 2023 from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, at the Mechanical Engineering Workshop, Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Name of the Resource Person: Mr K.C.K. Deraniyagala, Technical Officer, Open University of Sri Lanka.
OBJECTIVE OF THE WORKSHOP
An awareness of basic lathe machine-related operations such as metal cutting, facing, drilling, tapering, threading, etc.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE ACTIVITIES
Enhance the awareness of lathe machine control, operations, and safety precautions.
LIST OF PERSONS ATTENDING THE VISIT
· All Academic / Academic-supportive staff of the Faculty of Technology
· Technical officers of the faculty of technology
· Invited technical officers from other faculties.
Introductory session of the Japanese language proficiency course for the undergraduates of the Faculty of Technology was held successfully on 30th November 2022 at the main auditorium of SUSL. Resource person of the course, Ms P. D. M Muthumali, Senior Lecturer in Japanese Language, Prof. K.R. Koswattage, the Dean Faculty of Technology, Academic staff members of the faculty and Undergraduates attended the occasion. Undergraduates can achieve Japanese language proficiency level 5 with this course and within 80 Hr Course period. The ceremony was organized by Faculty Industry Collaboration Unit, Faculty Career Guidance Cell with Faculty Quality Assurance cell.
An awareness session on the Accreditation Process of Degree Programs Offered by the Technology Faculties, organized by the Faculty Quality Assurance Cell was conducted by Dr. T.A Piyasiri , on May 18, 2022.
Resource Person: Dr. T.A Piyasiri (UGC coordinator of accreditation for Technology Faculties)
Target Group: Academic Staff Members Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Objectives:
- Reviewing the status of the accreditation process of degree programs offered by Faculty of Technology Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
- Discussing updated concepts in the accreditation process of degree programs offered by Technology Faculties.
The Gender Equity and Equality Cell in conjunction with the quality assurance cell of the Faculty of Technology has organized a one-day training workshop on creating gender awareness with the objective of fulfilling the Gender Action Plan of STHRD project. The target group of this workshop is academic/non-academic staff of the Faculty of Technology and limited number of academic staff from other faculties. The workshop was conducted by the following Social Development and Gender
Specialists:
1. Ms. Nadiya Najab
Nadhiya has worked in the development field for over 10 years with experience in conducting research and evaluations. These projects have looked at post-war resettlement experiences and assistance programmes, access to services, labour migration, and livelihood opportunities for marginalized and vulnerable groups with a strong gender focus. I am experienced in conducting monitoring and evaluation activities using the MEAL framework, as well as developing policy recommendations which are evidence-based and unbiased. At present, Nadhiya is employed at the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA).
2. Mrs. Ranmini Vithanagama
Ms. Ranmini Vithanagama is a full-time gender and social inclusion consultant to the SLRM of Sri Lanka. She is also a senior researcher at the International Centre for Ethnic Studies (ICES), Sri Lanka. Her ressearch interests span women’s labour force participation and other topics related to women's economic empowerment and issues of social exclusion and vulnerability including disability and internal displacement. She has also conducted research related to topics on religious coexistence and social inclusion in Sri Lanka. She is also a freelance financial analyst with a special interest in the banking and telecommunication sectors.
The workshop was funded by the STHRD project and the workshop was held at the Staff Development Center on 5th May 2022, from 9.00 am onwards.
The Sri Lanka Office of the University of Tokyo has organized a networking and information sharing session on the Study inJapan Global Network project of the MEXT, Japan in collaboration with the Qualiy Assurance cell of Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Resource Person: Prof. H.D. Karunarathna
An Awareness workshop for TrainingOpportunity at AIT, Thailand was conducted for academic staff of the Faculty of Technology via ZOOM to discuss more details on areas of interest for the Short term courses in AIT.
A webinar has been conducted for Year III students of the Faculty of Technology on "Soft Skill Development" to raise their awareness on communication skills, presentation skills and professional grooming, prior to their industrial exposure.
This webinar was organized by the Department of Biosystems Technology in conjunction with the Faculty Quality Assurance Cell on January 19,2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Resource Person: Mr. Madushan Keerage, a certified trainer, transformational coach, and HR & LEAN professional.
Coordinator: Mr. Prasad Amarasinghe
A training program has been conducted for students of the Faculty of Technology to enhance their English knowledge. This was facilitated by English Language Proficiency, Personality development and SME division of skills development,Fund Limited.
This webinar was organized by the Department of Engineering Technology in conjunction with the Faculty Quality Assurance Cell and Carrier Guidance Unit on January 19,2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
The Industrial training awareness workshop was organized by the Department of Engineering Technology in conjunction with the Faculty Quality Assurance Cell and Carrier Guidance Unit on 17th December 2021 9.30 am onwards via Zoom.
Resource Person: Eng. Susantha Jayasinghe, Assistant director (Special Training Division), NAITA
Series of Industrial Webinars were organized by the Department of Engineering Technology in conjunction with the Faculty Quality Assurance Cell and Carrier Guidance Unit via Zoom.
1. Emerging Graphane Technology
Resource Person: Eng. Gayal Rangajeewa, Plant Manager, Ceylon Graphene
Date: 26th October 2021
2. Aluminum Extrusion Process in Sri Lanka
Resource Person: Mr. Sanjeewa Kumarasekara, General Manager / Production, Alumex PLC
Date: 15th November 2021
3. Introduction to Harischandra Mills, PLC
Resource Person: Mrs. Yamuna Yapa, Manager, Harischandra Mills, PLC.
Date: 23rd Novenber
Webinar on Trends in Technology Stream Education was organized by the Department of Engineering Technology in conjunction with the Faculty Quality Assurance Cell and Carrier Guidance Unit on 01st October 2021 from 9.30 am onwards via Zoom.
Resource Person: Dr. A.T. Piyasiri (Overall Coordinator for Technology Stream, Sri Lanka / Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa)
The Faculty Quality Assurance Unit, Faculty of Technology has organized a workshop on the procurement process of the STHRD project on 30th August 2021 from 11.00 AM.
Resource person: Mr. L.Niransankumar, (Senior Procurement Officer, STHRDP)
The Quality Assurance Unit in the Faculty of Technology has organized the following workshop on 25th August, at 10.00 AM.
Resource person:
Mr. Abinaiyan Ilango
Product Specialist
Hemsons International (Pvt) Ltd
The quality assurance unit in the Faculty of Technology has organized an workshop on “next-generation equipment for workshop technology” especially for academic staff in the Department of Engineering Technology, Faculty of Technology.
Topic: “Next-generation equipment for workshop technology”
Date/Time: 18th August (Wednesday) from 15.00
Resource Person: Mr. Janaka Mangala (University of Moratuwa)
The quality assurance unit in the Faculty of Technology has organized the following series (second series) of workshops/webinars.
Topic |
Resource Person |
Date/time (2020) |
ICT-based teaching for academic staff
|
Ms. Yahani P. Manawadu |
7th (Monday)/Dec at 10AM |
Management protocols and work procedures/scope of work for the non-academic staff |
D.S. Roshan. C. Sawanawadu Assistant Registrar Faculty of Technology |
10th (Thursday) / Dec at 10 AM |
Preparation of specification, bidding document, and procurement procedure especially in the STHRD project. |
Dr. K.R. Koswattage Mr. L. Niransankumar
(STHRDP) |
28th (Monday)/ Dec at 10 AM |
Operating Policy and Procedure for Academic Accountability |
Dr. K.R. Koswattage |
26th (Saturday)/Dec at 7 PM |
The quality assurance unit in the Faculty of Technology has organized the following series of Webinars for Academic Staff of the Faculty of Technology. They were scheduled as follows.
Topic |
Resource Person |
Date/time (2020) |
Introduction to the Quality Assurance |
Dr. K.R. Koswattage, Coordinator / Quality Assurance Unit / FT |
11th (Wednesday)/Nov at 10AM |
Outcome-based Education and Student-centered Learning: Principles and Best Practices |
Mr. Janitha Liyanage Senior Lecturer / Faculty of Applied Sciences |
12th (Thursday) / Nov at 10 AM |
Evaluation & Examination Procedure |
Dr. Sadun Perera, Head/ Department of Biosystems Technology |
16th (Monday)/ Nov at 10 AM |
Assessment Methods and Developing Effective Assessment Rubrics |
Mr. Janitha Liyanage Senior Lecturer / Faculty of Applied Sciences |
26th (Thursday)/ Nov at 10 AM |
Introduction of Procurement Process |
Mr. Senadheeera Priyantha Bursar /SUSL |
27th (Friday)/ Nov at 10 A
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