{"id":47,"date":"2024-08-30T05:42:38","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T05:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fhss.sjp.ac.lk\/iqac\/?page_id=47"},"modified":"2026-04-21T09:03:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T09:03:42","slug":"overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fhss.sjp.ac.lk\/iqac\/overview\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"47\" class=\"elementor elementor-47\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45f7253 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"45f7253\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f97583 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f97583\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overview<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc41d70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc41d70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Quality\u00a0Assurance Cell (QAC) of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has been\u00a0established\u00a0in compliance with the quality assurance system\u00a0established\u00a0by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka. This was\u00a0established\u00a0to ensure that the quality and standards of the academic\u00a0programmes\u00a0offered by the\u00a0faculty\u00a0are\u00a0maintained\u00a0in order to\u00a0meet the changing demands and challenges of higher education. The QAC functions as a member of\u00a0the Quality\u00a0Assurance Unit (QAU) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.\u202f 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,\u00a0maintain,\u00a0monitor\u00a0and ensure effective learning environments while conforming to the guidelines provided by the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF) and relevant Subject Benchmarks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The QAC is headed by the Dean of the Faculty and consists of a Coordinator, a Deputy Coordinator and representatives from the respective degree\u00a0programmes\u00a0offered by the\u00a0faculty. In keeping with its aims and\u00a0objectives, the QAC guides the departments by\u00a0facilitating\u00a0workshops, seminars, and\u00a0trainings\u00a0enabling sustainable enhancements in the degree\u00a0programmes\u00a0offered by the\u00a0faculty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f69a184 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f69a184\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">QAC Team Members<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cd3033 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9cd3033\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c6f3bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c6f3bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table width=\"654\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"192\">Name<\/td><td width=\"264\"><p>Designation<\/p><p>(QAC)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"198\">Department\/ Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">\u00a0Snr.Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda<\/td><td width=\"264\">Chairperson of the Cell, Dean, FHSS<\/td><td width=\"198\">QAC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr. Nelum Kanthilatha<\/td><td width=\"264\">Coordinator<\/td><td width=\"198\">QAC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr.Samanthika Lokugamage<\/td><td width=\"264\">Deputy Coordinator<\/td><td width=\"198\">QAC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr. W. V. P. Himalika Ranaweera<\/td><td width=\"264\">CTM\/Secretary<\/td><td width=\"198\">QAC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Ven. Kudakathnoruwe Vineeta<\/td><td width=\"264\">Coordinating Team Member<\/td><td width=\"198\">QAC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Prof. Neranji Wijewardhana<\/td><td width=\"264\">Coordinating Team Member<\/td><td width=\"198\">QAC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Ven. Prof. Witharandeniye Chandasiri Thero<\/td><td width=\"264\">Coordinating Team Member<\/td><td width=\"198\">QAC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Ven. Prof. Prof. Asha Fernando<\/td><td width=\"264\">Coordinating Team Member<\/td><td width=\"198\">QAC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Mr. Nuwan Maduwansha<\/td><td width=\"264\">Treasurer<\/td><td width=\"198\">QAC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Mrs. H. K. Samantha Geeganage<\/td><td width=\"264\">Deputy Registrar<\/td><td width=\"198\">FHSS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Mrs. Dhammika Galkaduwa<\/td><td width=\"264\">Deputy Bursar<\/td><td width=\"198\">FHSS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr. Raveendra Withanachchi<\/td><td width=\"264\">Web Coordinator<\/td><td width=\"198\">QAC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Ms. H. V. Widyarathna<\/td><td width=\"264\">Research Assistant<\/td><td width=\"198\">QAC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Prof. B.W.R. Damayanthi<\/td><td width=\"264\">Invitee<\/td><td width=\"198\">Director, CDEPD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr. Raveendra Withanachchi<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Anthropology Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr. Ven. Nelliwala Meththananda<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Philosophy Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Prof. Asha Fernando<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Philosophy Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Prof.Chitra Jayathilake<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">English Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Mr.M.D.I.K. Abeynayake<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Archaeology Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Mr. G. P. Suresh Nalaka<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">IT (BA.IT)\u00a0 Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr.D.P.Nilantha<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Buddhist Civilization Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr.Isuru Kondasinghe<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\"><p>Creative Music Technology and Production Degree Program<\/p><p>Music Degree Program<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Mr. Nuwan Maduwansha<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Business Statistics Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr. Kaushalya Hewasam<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Criminology Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr. K. B. Deepal Gunasena<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Drama and Theater Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr.A.K.Manori S. Manamperi<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Dance Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr.R.K.M. Trileeshiya Indrani<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">History Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr.K.L. Thisara Sathsara<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Geography Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr. Badra S. Herath<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Geography Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Ms. W. L. Charitha Udayakumari<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">French Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr.W.M.C.L. Madhusanka<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">\u00a0Buddhist Heritage and Tourism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr. Wajira Gunasena<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Hindi Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Ms.I.G. Indurangala<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Information Technology (BSc. IT) Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Ven. Dr. D. Sumanasara<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">DELT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Dr. Samanthika Lokugamage<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Japanese Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Mr.A.M.A.R.Geethalankara<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Geo-Spatial Technologies Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Mr.Ravindra Gunasekara<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Political Science Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Ven. Karadhagolle Wijithathissa<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Psychology Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Ms.Sandunika Rathnayaka<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Mass Communication Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Ven. M. Seelarathana<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Sanskrit Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Ven.Dr. Matibambiye Dhammasiri<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Buddhist Philosophy Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Ms. Sandamali Perera<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Social Statistics Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Ms. Wathsala Shyamali<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\"><p>Social Work Degree Program<\/p><p>Sociology Degree Program<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Ms. S.U.B. Hewage<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Financial Economics Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Ms. R.M.T.B. Ranasinghe<\/td><td width=\"264\">Program Representative<\/td><td width=\"198\">Chinese Degree Program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"192\">Mr. N. M. 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