The statue indicate the three pillars services of UWU : Center for Quality Assurance strengthens Uva Wellassa University’s academic activities, research, and corporate social responsibilities to achieve the university mission of becoming the center of excellence for value addition to the national resource base.
The Centre for Quality Assurance (CQA) at Uva Wellassa University (UWU) stands as a testament to the institution’s unwavering commitment to the highest academic and professional standards. Established in 2012 and formalized in 2015 through the University Grants Commission (UGC) Circular No. 04/2015, the CQA has evolved into a Standing Committee of the Senate, as per UGC Circular No. 09/2019. At its core, the CQA is dedicated to coordinating and overseeing all quality assurance (QA) activities within UWU.
Championing the mission of placing students at the center, the CQA fosters a collaborative learning environment that is supportive, well-resourced, and academically conducive. Its mandate extends to ensuring that the university operates in alignment with the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework and adheres to standards set by the Quality Assurance Council of the UGC (QAC).
The CQA’s comprehensive internal QA process is instrumental in upholding the highest standards in undergraduate and postgraduate education. Through meticulous oversight, it facilitates curriculum development and revision, analyzes and acts upon student feedback, conducts peer observations in teaching, and ensures external quality assurance through institutional and programmatic reviews.
To efficiently execute its responsibilities, the CQA collaborates with Faculty Quality Assurance Cells (FQACs), the Quality Assurance Cell at the Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL-QAC), the Quality Assurance Cell at the Postgraduate Unit (PGU-QAC), and Quality Assurance Cells in various divisions, including Library, Administration, and Finance. Beyond the university’s boundaries, the CQA engages with the QAC at the national level for policy development and implementation in quality assurance.
The administration of the Centre’s activities is overseen by the Standing Committee of the Senate on Quality Assurance, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor of the University. The overall administration of the Centre is under the responsibility of a part-time Director, who is supported by an Administrative Officer and other staff.
“To ensure the university’s excellence in education, research, and administration by implementing effective quality practices and maintaining high standards.”
Objectives
- To oversee the execution of the University’s mission and strategic plan.
- To uphold and promote the core values of the University, aligning with its vision and mission.
- To guide in implementing quality assurance procedures and meeting requirements.
- To ensure the quality of the teaching-learning process is maintained.
- To enhance faculty research productivity and quality.
- To facilitate the professional development of academic staff.
- To ensure the ongoing relevance of all designed academic programs.
- To coordinate internal and external audits of programs and the University as a whole.
- To support the advancement of instructional technology.
- To promote continuous development and excellence in academic performance.
Expected Outcomes
After the successful implementation of QA practices and procedures, the following outcomes are expected:
- A more resilient and transparent quality education system.
- Highly advanced and improved academic staff.
- Enhanced quality in teaching practices and strategies.
- More effective learning outcomes and performance.
- Improved research quality and productivity.
- A more competitive position among regional and international higher education institutions.