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Perception of Employers on Quality Assurance in University Education in Sri Lanka

Lakmali, M.G.T.; Sandeepani, D.M.M.; Wijerathna, P.N.M.M.; Samaraweera, G.C. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

The worldwide growing attention on quality assurance in higher education induces universities to restructure their institutional objectives and programs to cater to the demands of the stakeholders. Employers are keen on ...
Student Satisfaction Surveys Conducted Among Medical Undergraduates After the Final MBBS Examination in 2020 and 2021, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna

Jayasinghe, Sudheera S.; Chandrasiri, Nipuni W.; Devasiri, Vasantha (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

Evaluating the satisfaction level among medical undergraduates is an essential step in ensuring the quality of medical education. The Faculty of Medicine (FoM), University of Ruhuna (UoR) conducts student satisfaction ...
Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Academic Performance of Health Science Undergraduates

Rathnayake, Nirmala; Hettihewa, Sujeewa; Gunawardena, Kalani; Kotapola, Imendra (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

Perceiving, using, understanding, and managing our own and others emotions is generally considered as emotional intelligence (EI). EI is a predictor of academic success of university undergraduates and it is also associated ...
Perception of Undergraduates on Service Quality of Higher Education in Sri Lanka

Sandeepani, D.M.M.; Wijerathna, P.N.M.M.; Lakmali, M.G.T.; Samaraweera, G.C. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

A significant restructuring in higher education services has been processed in both European and Asian contexts recently. As a developing country, Sri Lanka needs much more to move towards an economic development within ...
How the Covid-19 Outbreak Affects the Quality of International Research Collaborations

Saranga, G.; Jayasekara, R.; Witt, E.D.; Siriwardana, C.; Lill, I. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly affected the formal procedures for international research collaborations and other interpersonal knowledge sharing practices. Covid-19 restrictions are largely affecting the way of ...
Issues and Challenges of e-learning, and Performances of Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic at the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Atapaththu, K.S.S.; Herath, S.S.; Sanjaya, H.L.K.; Wijesinghe, R.D.N.; Dissanayake, P.A.K.N.; Iroshani, R.G.A.; Niroshana, K.H.; Madhushika, W.A.L.; Bandaratilake, K.G.C.A.; Asanthi, H.B. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

Education systems were interrupted during the last twenty months as conventional teaching was impracticable with Covid-19 pandemic. To overcome this global challenge, “e-learning” was exponentially grown in the education ...
Participation of Students in the Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna in Extra-curricular Activities

Chathuranga, P.D. Thilina; Premachandra, W.T.S. Dammini (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

This study explored the student involvement in extracurricular activities (ECA), students’ impression on the importance of ECA, difficulties associated in attending ECA and suggestions to improve participation in ECA in ...
Student Feedback on Evaluation of Online Presentations as the Summative Assessment of an Undergraduate Course at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna

Sewwandi, T.A.D.; Wijekoon, W.M.C.J.; Jayasinghe, G.Y.; Atapattu, N.S.B.M. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

Covid-19 pandemic has made a range of hitherto less-known educational methods including online evaluation, an essential component of the teaching-learning process. However, online evaluation conditions are not yet optimized ...
Preliminary Causes for the University Dropout at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Sewwandi, T.A.D.; Samaraweera, G.C. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

University dropout without completing the degree is one of the prominent drawbacks that affect institutions of higher education, individuals, and society worldwide. The current literature has focused on identifying the ...
Perception of Pharmacy Graduates on Pharmacy Degree Programmes Conducted by Three Sri Lankan Universities and Their Job Satisfaction

Pathiraja, V.M.; De Silva, K.I.M.; Dhanarisi, H.K.J.; Wijesekara, K.A.K.D.; Subasinghe, H.W.A.S. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

Sri Lankan pharmacy education consists of two undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSc Pharmacy) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm). This study aimed to evaluate the perception of pharmacy graduates ...
Perception of Academics on Quality Assurance Reviews and Information System Support in Sri Lankan Universities

Pushpakumara, H.M.C.; Jayaweera, P.M.; Wanniarachchige, M.K. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

Recently, Sri Lankan higher education institutes aggressively focus on quality assurance. However, many practical difficulties have emerged in implementing information systems and in conducting quality assurance reviews. ...
The Impact of an Organized Transport System on Employee Productivity

Hettiarachchi, R.L.; Amarasena, S.; Gunawardana, K.G.S.H. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

The success of an organization is a dependent variable of employee productivity. It also relies on how well the basic requirements of employees are fulfilled to conduct the duties with the fullest commitment. One prominent ...
Proceedings of Ruhuna Quality Assurance Sessions 2021

Jayamanne, Vijith S; Hewage, P.; Mudduwa, Lakmini; Maithreepala, R.A.; Dissanayake, Aruna S.; Indrani, M.W.; Yapage, Nihal; Wanniarachchi, K.S.; Wijesundara, T.R.; Karunaratna, K.H. Thissa; Hettiarachchi, Nimal (University of Ruhuna, 2021-09-21)
Perception of Academics on Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Sri Lanka

Wijerathna, P.N.M.M.; Sandeepani, D.M.M.L.; Lakmali, M.G.T.; Samaraweera, G.C. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

Academic staff, being one of the main stakeholder groups, has a major responsibility to maintain quality standards in higher education. Their perception has a significant impact on the quality of the higher education system ...
A Web-based Centralized System to Manage Student Feedback and Peer Evaluation at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna

Wijekoon, W.M.C.J. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

Student feedback and peer evaluations are integral parts of the tertiary education systems. The response of the teacher to student feedback and peer evaluations depends on the teacher’s perceptions and professionalism. ...
Establishment of an Integrated Service Quality Index for University Libraries in Sri Lanka

Arachchige, J.J.G. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

Measuring service quality has gained an immense interest in service organizations with no exception for academic libraries. Due to its complexity in definitions and variability of dimensions, the measuring of service quality ...
Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) System and Quality Framework for ODL of University of Ruhuna

Bulugahapitiya, Vajira P. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

Open and Distance Learning (ODL) concept focuses on providing opportunities in education that is free from barriers of time, age, place and offering flexible learning opportunities at affordable cost. Quality assurance in ...
A Centralized On-line System to Maintain Records of the Events Organized at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna

Wijekoon, W.M.C.J. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

The events organized by the Faculty of Agriculture are diverse in scope. These events reflect the liveliness of the faculty and contribute to uplift the quality of the academic environment and the wellbeing of the communities ...
Development of an Early Warning System to Detect the Undergraduate Dropout at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna

Weerasinghe, T.W.M.K.K.; Wijekoon, W.M.C.J.; Samaraweera, G.C. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

Student dropout is a critical issue related to the higher educational systems in the world. Among Sri Lankan universities also, student dropout has become a vital issue. Student dropout rate at the Faculty of Agriculture, ...
Strategies for School Level Educational Reforms to Overcome Covid-19 Pandemic Situation Induced Barriers

Galappaththi, U.I.K.; Senevirathna, G.R.U.; Ranjan, M.T.T.; Sampath, W.E. (Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-21)

The current Covid-19 induced situation has negatively affected the continuation and the quality of the School Education System in Sri Lanka. There are a number of strategies currently in place for continuation of the ...

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