University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka Prof R P

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka Prof. R. P. C. Ranjani Ph. D. ( Panjab), M. Com ( Panjab) B. com ( Kelaniya) Professor of Finance- Department of Finance Director OTS ( AHEAD Project) E-Mail – chitra@kln. ac. lk

Experience Sharing -IR • Had gone through four SERs ( Institutional)–this is a key document for both parties • We as reviewers to evaluate …Programmes, Services, Procedures and Administrative mechanisms • We highlight – Strengths and areas for improvements University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Experience Sharing -IR • Each reviewer is expected to assess the SER using a pre-formatted Excel file provided for this purpose • Assign scores for each standard, by comparing what is given in the SER and the best practice listed in the Manual • Make notes on any items that we would like clarified during the site visit University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Assigning Scores for Standards University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Guidance for decision-making Question 1: What is the recommended best practice for this standard as stated in the Institutional Review Manual? Question 2: What is the claim made by the University regarding their own practice(s) as stated in SER? Question 3: What evidence does the University provide to support this claim, as stated in the SER? Question 4: Do the Panel’s observations during the site visit support the claim? University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Guidance for decision-making 1. Degree of internalization of best practices and level of achievement of Standards 2. Degree to which the claims are supported by documented evidence 3. Accuracy of the data and statements made in the SER University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Meets standard Claim of internalization of best practice Below standard No claim of achievement University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka Evidence sufficient to support claim 3 Marks Evidence not sufficient to support claim 1 or 2 Marks Evidence not sufficient to support claim 1 Mark 0 Marks

Examples : Standard 1. 12 Adherence to the standards Evidence University The council envisages better performances and outcomes of the university’s function. Additionally the Vice Chancellor takes initiatives for the academic and physical developments of the University. Graduate surveys are conducted to understand the employability on an annual basis. Annual Report Survey reports University statistics Proposals developed for physical resources University XYZ has in place a policy of ascertaining students satisfaction and performance and employability of graduate through exit surveys at the general convocation, held approximately five to six months after students have completed the academic programme. List of Grandaunts Employability survey report Annual reports Records of Alumni Associations University The Vice-Chancellor and VC’s Advisory committee, Council and Senate monitors the performance of output /outcomes. This process has been further strengthened by establishing a Strategic Management Committee in 2017. The latest updated Action plan specifies the performance indicators against which the outcome will be monitored from 2018. Survey of the employability of XYZ University graduates is conducted annually by the coordinators of External Affairs and the findings are reported to the Senate and Council. IQAU has introduced AQEF, which specifies the monitoring of standards in academic performance in study programmes. Annual Reports Survey reports on the employability Statistical Handbook AQEF Action Plans A B C University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Meets standard Claim of internalization of best practice Below standard No claim of achievement University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka Evidence sufficient to support claim 3 Marks Evidence not sufficient to support claim 1 or 2 Marks Evidence not sufficient to support claim 1 Mark 0 Marks

Best Practices -Manual • The management is vigilant about changes in the educational sphere nationally and globally. There is a visionary and dynamic leadership with ability to respond to continuous changes and challenges. Participatory management is promoted with a flexible mix of formal and informal mechanisms which encourage teamwork in a transparent manner. Informal /ad-hoc committees complement the work of the statutory bodies. The success of the University/HEI is dependent on the efficiency and effectiveness of the monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanisms. This is output and outcome based rather than input or process based. Monitoring and evaluation procedures are built into all departments and programmes. University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Another example –Standard 2. 5 Adherence to the standard evidence 2. 5 University Curriculum revision of internal and external programs conforms to the principle of constructive alignment. Graduate profiles have been developed by all faculties Curricula of all programs University Calendar TOR for consultants QIG project proposal report Workshop on aligning ILOs with SLQF 2. 5 University Every programme that is offered by XYZ clearly states the respective graduate profile in its course manual while that information is properly communicated to students via the SHB/Prospectus, on both hard copies and the faculty web at the beginning of each semester. PGP PSP SHB 2. 5 University Faculties have aligned academic programmes with University and discipline specific graduate attributes. Graduate attributes of XYZ Graduate attributes of faculties Minutes of CADC meetings Student handbooks Course outlines A B C University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Evidences • 10 criteria -separately supportive evidences/documents • Should be clearly identified -code number • Allocate staff members – two criteria person University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

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