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STRATEGIC PLAN
2012 – 2015
UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA
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VISION
Be a centre of excellence in higher education with national, regional and global standing
MISSION
University of Peradeniya strives to offer globally recognized knowledge and education to knowledge seekers at undergraduate, postgraduate and non-graduate levels and deliver education, training and research programs by conducting professional and
curriculum-based teaching and learning and conduct high quality research for national, regional and global needs whilst maintaining highest levels of efficiency, effectiveness, integrity and transparency in contributing to the development of a
knowledge-based society
VALUES
Highest standard of teaching, learning & research
Academic freedom
Integrity and transparency in all its functions
Respect for cultural diversity
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GOALS
1. Quality and relevance of all undergraduate & postgraduate programs in the University, enhanced to achieve international recognition in Higher Education 2. Developed resources to enhance the quality of research contributing to the national and international requirements available 3. Administrative and financial efficiency within the framework of corporate governance enhanced 4. Opportunities for a wider range of educational programs to contribute to the development of a knowledge- based society increased 5. Physical & human resources to offer a conducive and aesthetic environment for academic pursuits enhanced
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OBJECTIVES
Goal 1. Quality and relevance of all undergraduate & postgraduate programs in the University, enhanced to achieve international recognition in Higher Education.
Objectives
1.1 Upgraded undergraduate study programs meeting international standards (for admission to postgraduate programs of international universities) are in effective use at the University
1.2 Increased numbers of quality enhanced postgraduate study programs in effective use at the University 1.3 Best performed AL qualified students attracted and enrolled to the University 1.4 Motivated students performing to their best of abilities in all aspects of University life available at the University 1.5 High quality staff attracted, maintained and retained by the University
Goal 2. Developed resources to enhance the quality of research to contribute to the national, regional & global requirements
available
Objectives
2.1 Conducive environment for high quality research established 2.2 International cooperation for research, student training and exchange of staff promoted 2.3 Cooperation for research, student training and exchange of staff within Sri Lanka enhanced 2.4 Multidisciplinary research programs facilitated
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Goal 3. Administrative and financial efficiency within the framework of corporate governance enhanced Objectives 3.1 Existing administrative framework enhanced for improved efficiency and productivity 3.2 Monitoring and evaluation system improved 3.3 Efficiency and accountability of financial administration improved
Goal 4. Opportunities for a wider range of educational programs to contribute to the development of a knowledge-based society increased Objectives
4.1 Scope and quality of distance and continuing educational and training programs and services to meet national & regional needs promoted and enhanced. 4.2 Quality of services offered by the Faculties, PG Institutes, Centres and Units of the University improved Goal 5. Physical & human resources to offer a conducive and aesthetic environment for academic pursuits enhanced Objectives
5.1 Welfare services and programs for students and staff strengthened and upgraded 5.2 Facilities available for promotion of sports, music, art & drama upgraded 5.3 Opportunities available to participate in sports, music, art and drama broadened and greater interaction within the University community promoted. 5.4 Interaction with the wider community by offering available facilities of the University mooted 5.5 A safe, aesthetically appealing and culturally enriching environment maintained and improved
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STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal 1. Quality and relevance of all undergraduate & postgraduate programs in the University, enhanced to achieve international recognition in Higher Education
Objectives Key Performance Indicators Strategy Action Programme
Timeline
Co-ordinating Responsibility
Estimated cost
20
12
20
13
20
14
20
15
1.1 Upgraded undergraduate study programs meeting international standards (for admission to postgraduate programs of international universities) are in effective use at the University
1. University Ranking based on World
Rank, Asian Rank and South Asian
Rank
2. Number of students left the country to
do their higher studies
3. Number of new courses introduced
4. Number of courses updated
5. Number of student centered teaching
programs started
6. Number of credits transferred to local
and foreign institutions
7. Number of student exchange
programs completed
1.1.1 Strengthen and streamline curriculum development and revision
1.1.1.1 Establish curriculum development committees in all faculties
Deans -
1.1.1.2 Revise and upgrade curricula
Deans -
1.1.1.3 Restructure teaching methodology programs
D/SDC, Deans -
1.1.2 Upgrade the facilities for enhancing knowledge and skills of undergraduates
1.1.2.1 Improve laboratories, libraries, transport facilities for field training, IT facilities and learning environment
VC, R, Deans, B
10,000,000
1.1.3 Consolidate and formalize the teacher evaluation programs
1.1.3.1 Develop criteria and infrastructure for teacher evaluation programs
Dean, D/SDC -
1.1.3.2 Make teacher evaluation mandatory
VC, Deans -
1.1.4 Establish/strengthen in-plant training programs for specialized degree programs
1.1.4.1 Provide in-plant training programs in the curriculum
Deans -
1.1.4.2 Develop links with new stakeholders
VC, Deans -
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1.1.4.3 Improve the process of facilitating, monitoring and evaluating the in-plant training programs
Dean 200,000
1.1.5 Develop international student exchange programs
1.1.5.1 Establish links with International organizations
VC, DVC, Deans
1.1.5.2 Facilitate student exchange
VC, DVC, Deans
1.2 Increased numbers of quality enhanced postgraduate study programs are in effective use at the University
1. Number of students enrolled for Post
graduate programs
2. Number of PhDs / Masters produced
3. Number of degree programs
accredited
1.2.1 Enhance PG study opportunities to meet the national and regional needs
1.2.1.1 Develop new PG degree programs
VC, Deans, D/PG
-
1.2.1.2 Improve the quality of existing PG degree programs
Deans, D/PG -
1.2.2 Obtain quality assurance and accreditation of PG study programs through external organizations
1.2.2.1 Invite external evaluators
VC, Deans 200,000
1.2.2.2 Implement recommendations of external evaluators to improve quality
VC, Deans -
1.2.2.3 Obtain accreditation from professional bodies
VC, Deans 1,000,000
1.3 Best performed AL qualified students attracted and enrolled to the University
1. Average Z score in different degree
programs
1.3.1 Promote the image of the university as a “Centre of Excellence” for education and research
1.3.1.1 Enhance out-reach programs
Deans 8,000,000
1.3.1.2 Conduct publicity campaigns through media, exhibitions etc
Deans, PRO 1,000,000
1.4 Motivated students performing to their best of abilities in all aspects of University life available at the University
1. % of satisfied students ( based on
satisfaction survey)
2. Number of awards won by the
1.4.1 Improve staff-staff, staff-student, student-student interactions
1.4.1.1 Introduce informal academic discussions
VC, Deans -
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students 1.4.1.2 Strengthen and develop “societies” for interactions within the university community
VC, DVC, Deans, R
-
1.4.2 Recognition of best performers in their academic career
1.4.2.1 Restructuring rewarding system
VC, DVC, Deans
-
1.5 High quality staff in all categories attracted, maintained & retained by the University
1. % change in the satisfaction of staff
(based on staff satisfaction survey)
2.Number of awards won by the
academics
3. Qualification of staff recruited
4. Number of indexed journal articles
1.5.1 Promote the academic and research environment of the University
1.5.1.1 Improve laboratories, libraries, transport, residential facilities for teaching and research and IT facilities
VC, R, B, Deans
10,000,000
1.5.1.2 Introduce incentives to conduct research
VC, R, Deans 4,000,000
1.5.2 Recognition of high performance in teaching and research
1.5.2.1 Establish schemes to recognize best performers
VC, R, Deans -
1.5.3 Offer conducive support in terms of personnel and infrastructure
1.5.3.1 Improve teaching, research and administrative facilities
VC, R, B, Deans
8,000,000
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Goal 2.Developed resources to enhance the quality of research to contribute to the national and international requirements available
Objectives Key Performance Indicators Strategy Action Programme
Timeline
Co-ordinating Responsibility
Estimated cost
20
12
20
13
20
14
20
15
2.1 Conducive environment for high quality research established
1.Number of research projects
completed
2. Number of articles published in
indexed journals
3.Number of books published
4.Number of intellectual property
rights or patents obtained
2.1.1 Provide resources, incentives and recognition
2.1.1.1 Offer scholarships, awards, grants
VC, DVC, R, B, Deans
10,000,000
2.1.1.2 Establish an “International Research Centre” and facilitate its programs
D/Research 400,000,000
2.1.1.3 Upgrade labs, libraries and IT facilities
Dean, R, B 40,000,000
2.1.1.4 Facilitate administrative support for research
R, B -
2.1.1.5 Simplify the procedures governing external and foreign research grants
R, B -
2.1.2 Streamline administration of research programs
2.1.2.1 Strengthen the functions of the Senate and Faculty Research Committees and the proposed “International Research Centre”
VC, DVC, R, Deans,
D/Research
100,000
2.2 International cooperation for research, student training and exchange of staff promoted
1.Number of Joint research
projects implemented
2. Number of MOU signed with
foreign universities
4. Number of overseas
professors/ research scholars
visiting the university
5.Number of staff members invited
2.2.1 Link international research institutions for collaborative work
2.2.1.1 Identify international research institutions
Deans, D/Research
-
2.2.1.2 Develop MOUs and facilitate their activities
Deans, D/Research
-
2.2.1.3 Develop and coordinate the link programs according to MOUs
Deans, D/Research
-
2.2.1.4 Monitor and evaluate the link programs
Deans, D/Research
100,000
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overseas for research
collaborations
6.Number and amount of
international research grants
received
7. Number of articles published in
indexed journals
2.2.1.5 Establish grant tracking procedures
Deans, D/Research
-
2.2.2 Facilitate visits by eminent researchers
2.2.2.1 Identify eminent researchers
Deans, D/Research
-
2.2.2.2 Arrange and coordinate visits by eminent researchers
Deans, D/Research
20,000,000
2.2.2.3 Develop international research programs
Deans, D/Research
400,000
2.2.3 Offer and find facilities for staff and student exchange
2.2.3.1 Develop exchange programs
Deans, D/Research
-
2.3 Cooperation for research, student training and exchange of staff within Sri Lanka enhanced
1.Number of professors/ research
scholars visiting the university for
research collaborations
2.Number of joint research
projects implemented
3.Number of articles published in
indexed journals
6.Number and amount of local
research grants received
2.3.1 Invite local research institutions/industries for collaborative work
2.3.1.1 Identify local research institutions and industries
Deans, D/Research
-
2.3.1.2 Develop agreements and facilitate activities for joint projects
Deans, D/Research
-
2.3.1.3 Develop and coordinate the programs according to the agreements
Deans, D/Research
-
2.3.1.4 Monitor and evaluate the programs
Deans, D/Research
500,000
2.4 Multidisciplinary research programs facilitated
1. Number of multidisciplinary
research programs completed
2. Number of articles with joint
authorship published in indexed
journals
2.4.1 Collaborate with internal and external organizations and researchers for multidisciplinary research programs
2.4.1 1 Promote relevant and interested organizations and researchers to conduct multidisciplinary research programs
Deans, D/Research
-
2.4.1.2 Arrange and coordinate multidisciplinary research programs Financial and administrative aspects
Deans, D/Research
-
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Goal 3. Administrative and financial efficiency within the framework of corporate governance enhanced
Objectives Key Performance Indicator Strategy Action Programme
Timeline
Co-ordinating Responsibility
Estimated Cost
20
12
20
13
20
14
20
15
3.1 Existing administrative framework enhanced for improved efficiency and productivity
1. % utilization of funds received
2. Non-academic staff turnover
3. % increase in the satisfaction of
staff (based on staff satisfaction
survey)
4. Number of awards won by non -
academics
5. Administrative system
functioned with less complaints
6. All events executed on the
accepted and agreed due dates
3.1.1 Streamline the existing organizational structure
3.1.1.1 Review the existing framework of all administrative and service divisions
R, B -
3.1.1.2 Review the existing management handbook
R, B -
3.1.1.3 Restructure the current framework and/or establish new units
R, B -
3.1.2 Recognize best performers
3.1.2.1 Introduce internal and external review process
R, B -
3.1.2.2 Introduce mechanisms to reward the best performers
R, B -
3.1.3 Develop career improvement programs for non-academic staff
3.1.3.1 Identify training needs
R, B, DR/CMD -
3.1.3.2 Design and conduct training programs
R, B, DR/CMD -
3.1.3.3 Introduce mechanisms to reward the best performers
R, B -
3.2 Monitoring and evaluation system improved
1. % increase in grants obtained
and utilized
3.2.1 Develop review processes
3.2.1.1 Regular reviewing of administrative processes and financial position (at all levels)
R, B -
3.2.1.2 Streamline administrative and financial information processes
R, B -
3.3 Efficiency and accountability of financial administration improved
1. Amount of treasury funds
obtained and utilized
2. Funds received and utilized
from other sources
3.3.1 Promote efficiency within the system
3.3.1.1 Conduct awareness and training programs to enhance efficiency
R, B, DR/CMD 500,000
3.3.1 2 Develop a financial management handbook
R, B 500,000
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3.3.2 Widening the knowledge of the staff in all areas
3.3.2.1 Job rotation and staff transfers
R, B -
3.3.3 improve the existing Management Information System to provide accurate and timely financial information
3.3.3.1 Develop relevant software packages and introduce awareness programs
R, B, System Analysis
10,000,000
3.3.3.2 Link the central Management Information System with all peripheral users
R, B 5,000,000
3.3.4 Recognize best performers
3.3.4.1 Introduce internal and external review process
R, B -
3.3.4.2 Introduce mechanisms to reward the best performers
R, B -
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Goal 4. Opportunities for a wider range of educational programs to contribute to the development of a knowledge-based society increased
Objectives Key Performance Indicator Strategy Action Programme
Timeline
Co-ordinating Responsibility
Estimated cost
20
12
20
13
20
14
20
15
4.1 Scope and quality of distance and continuing educational and training programs and services to meet national & regional needs promoted and enhanced
1. Number of distance and
continuing educational and
training programmes conducted
4.1.1 Identify the areas in relation to national needs not covered in current programs offered by the university
4.1.1.1 Develop new distance and continuing educational programs and services
D/CDCE, Deans 100,000
4.1.1.2 Streamline current distance and continuing educational programs conducted by the CDCE (Centre for Distance and Continuing Education)
D/CDCE -
4.1.1.3 Strengthen training programs in instructional design and delivery processes
D/CDCE, Deans 500,000
4.2 Quality of services offered by the Faculties, PG Institutes, Centres and Units of the University improved
1. Amount of money earned
through services offered
2.Number of projects/programmes
offered outside the University
4.2.1 Enhance the efficiency of Faculties, PG Institutes, Centres and Units of the University
4.2.1 1 Streamline feedback mechanisms of programs conducted by the Faculties, PG Institutes, Centres and Units of the university
Deans, D/PGI, D/ all centers &
Units
-
4.2.1.2 Introduce internal and external reviews of programs
Deans, D/PGI, D/ all centers &
Units
200,000
4.2.1.3 Revise the existing programs to enhance quality
Deans, D/PGI, D/ all centers &
Units
-
4.2.1.4 Streamline the management structure of Centres and Units
, D/ all centers &
Units
-
13
Goal 5. Physical & human resources to offer a conducive and aesthetic environment for academic pursuits enhanced
Objectives Key Performance Indicator Strategy Action Programme
Timeline
Co-ordinating Responsibility
Estimated cost
20
12
20
13
20
14
20
15
5.1 Welfare services and programs for students and staff strengthened and upgraded
1.No of seminars and workshops
organized
2. No of new programmes
introduced
5.1.1 Review the existing welfare and counseling processes
5.1.1.1 Improve the existing counseling programs
DVC, C/SS Counselors
-
5.1.1.2 Establish Faculty Counseling Units
Deans, SSC -
5.1.1.3 Upgrade the welfare services and programs for students and staff
Deans, SSC 5,000,000
5.2 Facilities available for promotion of sports, music, art & drama etc upgraded
1.Number of national and
international events of sports,
music, arts & drama conducted
using facilities available
5.2.1 Review the existing facilities and determine needs for development
5.2.1.1 Rehabilitate and expand the infrastructure facilities necessary for sports, music etc
DVC, R, D/PE, C/Art Council
100,000,000
5.2.1.2 Develop new facilities for the promotion of sports, music etc
DVC, R, D/PE, C/Art Council
50,000,000
5.3 Opportunities available to participate in sports, music, art and drama broadened and greater interaction within the University community promoted
1.Number of social service
projects implemented and
completed
2.Number of national awards won
by the students in sports, music,
art and drama
3.Number of Inter-university
events conducted
5.3.1 Promote greater participation
5.3.1.1 Organize activities to encourage greater interaction
DVC, R, D/PE, C/Art Council
500,000
5.3.1.2 Introduce informal training programs for music, art and drama
DVC, R, D/PE, C/Art Council
500,000
5.3.1.3 Recognize outstanding achievers in sports, music etc
DVC, R, D/PE, C/Art Council
-
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4.Numebr of students participated
in outside events
5. Funds allocated and spent for
students for participation in
International events
5.3.2 Strengthen activities of the physical education division
5.3.2.1 Introduce reforms into the existing activities of the physical education division to promote competitive and recreational sports
DVC, R, D/PE, PRO
-
5.4 Interaction with the wider community by offering available services and facilities of the University mooted
1.Number of community events
conducted using University
facilities available
2.Number of times facilities were
utilized
3. Number of memberships issued
for outsiders for the use of
University facilities
4. Number of open days,
exhibitions organized
5.4.1 Promote harmony with the wider community
5.4.1.1 Offer services and facilities of the university to the wider community (when available)
DVC, R, D/PE, PRO
400,000
5.4.1.2 Organize open days, exhibitions etc to promote greater interaction with the wider community
DVC, R, PRO, Deans
5,000,000
5.5 A safe, aesthetically appealing and culturally enriching environment maintained and improved
1. Number of events organized to promote social harmony
5.5.1 Develop the aesthetic environment and strengthen the safety of the university community
5.5.1.1 Strengthen the security, landscape and maintenance divisions
DVC, R, CSO, Curator, WE
20,000,000
5.5.2 Develop a conducive environment for academic pursuits
5.5.2.1 Prevent student and staff intimidation
VC, DVC, R, Deans
-
5.5.3 Promote social harmony
5.5.3.1 Conduct religious programs
DVC, R, Deans, PRO
500,000
5.5.3.2 Conduct inter-cultural activities
DVC, R, Deans, PRO
500,000
5.5.3.3 Prevent public intimidation
VC, DVC, R, Deans
-
VC - Vice-Chancellor DVC – Deputy Vice-Chancellor R – Registrar B –Bursar D/Research – Director Research SSC - Senior Student Counselor D/PE – Director Physical Education
WE – Works Engineer PRO - Public Relation Officer C/Art Council – Chairman Art Council DR/CMD – Deputy Registrar / Corporate Management Division D/ All Centres & Units – Director all Centres & Units D/CDCE – Director Centre for Distance & Continuing Education D/PGI - Director/ Postgraduate Institute
