Mr. Wasantha Mudalige, Convener of the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) disclosed that the Faculty of Computing and Technology – University of Kelaniya has not issued results for 12 months and it has therefore, caused students’ great distress.
He stated that appearing before the Select Committee of Parliament to make suitable recommendations for the expansion of higher education opportunities in Sri Lanka Chaired by Minister Hon. (Dr.) Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC, met in Parliament recently (25).
The Select Committee of Parliament to make suitable recommendations for the expansion of higher education opportunities in Sri Lanka had called the Inter University Students’ Federation before the Committee to discuss existing concerns pertaining to higher education and to look into potential proposals and the way forward for the expansion of higher education opportunities.
Whilst emphasizing that education should be a right and not a privilege, the Convener of the IUSF pointed out that many students drop out of university as they cannot hold against the pressures arising due to the shortcomings within the higher education system.
Moreover, it was also disclosed that Faculty of Allied Health Science University of Peradeniya are yet to put forward the academic calendar and that the Sabaragamuwa University are yet to hold examinations.
Accordingly, the Committee decided to call for the Ministry of Higher Education, Vice Chancellors of all Universities, representatives of the Inter University Students’ Federation and all other relevant parties to appear before the Committee in order to collectively discuss matters arising and a way forward.
Committee Members (Dr.) (Ms.) Seetha Arambepola, Members of Parliament Rauff Hakeem, Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Eran Wickramaratne, (Prof.) Charitha Herath and Dayasiri Jayasekara were present at the Committee meeting held.
