About – Quality Assurance Cell

Overview

The Quality Assurance Cell (QAC) of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has been established in compliance with the quality assurance system established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka. This was established to ensure that the quality and standards of the academic programmes offered by the Faculty are maintained in order to meet the changing demands and challenges of higher education. The QAC functions as a member of the Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Its functions are guided by the Vision and Mission of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The primary aim of the QAC is to promote, maintain, monitor and ensure effective learning environments while conforming to the guidelines provided by the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF) and relevant Subject Benchmarks.

The QAC is headed by the Dean of the Faculty and consists of a Coordinator, a Deputy Coordinator and representatives from the respective degree programmes offered by the Faculty. In keeping with its aims and objectives, the QAC guides the departments by facilitating workshops, seminars, and trainings enabling sustainable enhancements in the degree programmes offered by the Faculty.

QAC Team Members

Name	Designation (QAC)	Department/ Degree Program
Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda	Head of the Cell, Dean, FHSS	QAC
Prof. Charmalie Nahallage	Coordinator	QAC
Dr. Nelum Kanthilatha	Deputy Coordinator	QAC
Dr. W. V. P. Himalika Ranaweera	CTM/Secretary	Dance
Ven. Kudakathnoruwe Vineeta	CTM/ PR	QAC
Prof. Neranji Wijewardhana	Coordinating Team Member	QAC
Mr. Nuwan Maduwansha	Treasurer	QAC
Mrs. H. K. Samantha Geeganage	Deputy Registrar	FHSS
Mrs. Dhammika Galkaduwa	Deputy Bursar	FHSS
Mr. M. R. Arumawadu	Web Coordinator	QAC
Ms. H. V. Widyarathna	Research Assistant	QAC
Prof. B.W.R. Damayanthi	Invitee	Director, CDEPD
Prof. Sepala Samarasekara	Program Representative	Anthropology
Dr. Oshan Wedage	Program Representative	Archaeology
Ven. Dambara Amila	Program Representative	History
Mr. G. P. Suresh Nalaka	Program Representative	IT (BA.IT)
Ven. Prof. P. Yasassi	Program Representative	Buddhist Civilization
Ven. Kumbuke Chandaloka	Program Representative	Buddhist Philosophy
Mr. Nuwan Maduwansha	Program Representative	Business Statistics
Dr. Kaushalya Hewasam	Program Representative	Criminology
Dr. K. B. Deepal Gunasena	Program Representative	Drama and Theater
Mr. N. M. Anura Jayasinghe	Program Representative	Economics
Prof. M. G. Lalith Ananda	Program Representative	English
Ven. Dr. D. Sumanasara	Program Representative	English Language Teaching
Ms. W. L. Charitha Udayakumari	Program Representative	French
Dr. H. A. N. Hettiarachchi	Program Representative	Geography
Dr. Wajira Gunasena	Program Representative	Hindi
Mr. Samitha Nanayakkara	Program Representative	Information Technology (BSc. IT)
Dr. Samanthika Lokugamage	Program Representative	Japanese
Ms. Imesha Dharmasena	Program Representative	Mass Communication
Dr. Priyantha Thilakasiri	Program Representative	Music
Ven. Dr. Witharandeniye Chandasiri	Program Representative	Pali
Dr. Asha Fernando	Program Representative	Philosophy
Ven. Karadhagolle Wijithathissa	Program Representative	Psychology
Ms. H. P. I. Nadeeshani	Program Representative	Political Science
Ven. M. Seelarathana	Program Representative	Sanskrit
Dr. Hansamala Ritigahapola	Program Representative	Sinhala
Ms. Sandamali Perera	Program Representative	Social Statistics
Ms. Wathsala Shyamali	Program Representative	Sociology
Ms. Nelani De Costa	Program Representative	TESL
Ms. Wathsala Shyamali	Program Representative	Social Work
Ms. S.U.B. Hewage	Program Representative	Financial Economics
Dr. D.K.D.A. Ranaweera	Program Representative	GIS
Ms. R.M.T.B. Ranasinghe	Program Representative	Chinese
M. B. Ravindu Thilan Avishka	General Degree Program Representative	Student Union
M. A. Kavinda Chathuranga	Special Degree Program Representative	Student Union