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University of Peradeniya

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University of Peradeniya

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SAAC

SAAC

Student Academic Advisory Committee (SAAC)

About SAAC

Although creating an environment conducive to academic growth is the aim of the faculty, the Faculty of Science caters to a diverse group of students, from various socio-economic, academic and cultural backgrounds. These students have a variety of motivations, ambitions and goals. While most undergraduates adapt quickly to the new learning environment, some students find it difficult to align their learning habits with the requirements of the curriculum and manage the workload together with the cultural shock of living and learning in a co-educational, residential environment. Some students may not have a clear set of goals to motivate and direct them. This leads to a significant (10-15%) portion of students who underperform academically and are unable to develop to their fullest potential. The Student Academic Advisory Committee (SAAC), works toward alleviating these problems by enhancing the academic advising program and providing extra support to students who are underperforming during their undergraduate careers.

Members of the SAAC

Prof. R.G.S.C. Rajapakse, Dean/Science (Observer)
Dr H. A. I. R. Perera, Chairperson
Dr V. A. Seneviratne, Chairperson/ SAWC (Student Advisory and Welfare Committee)
Prof. R. S. Rajakaruna, Chairperson/CEGC (Career Enhancement and Guidance Committee)
Dr C. P. Jayalath, A member from the Admission Committee
Dr. V. N. Seneviratne, Chairperson/CDC (Curriculum Development Committee)
Dr D. R. Uduwela, Senior academic counsellor
Prof. H. M. S. P. Madawala, Chairperson/ ELTC (English Language Teaching Committee)
Academic counsellors (Representing each department),
Dr J. W. Damunupola, Botany
Dr D. R. Uduwela, Chemistry
Prof. S. K. Yatigammana, EIS
Dr B. Athurupana, Geology
Dr A. K. Amarasinghe, Mathematics
Dr C. Danapala, MBB
Dr T. P. Ranawaka, Physics
Dr R. Siyambalapitiya, Statistics & Computer Science
Dr T. C. Weeraratne, Zoology
Coordinators of the Study Programs,
Dr K. R. De Silva, Computation and Management
Dr L. S. Navarathne, Statistics and Operations Research and Science Education
Others,
Mrs. D.M.I.N.J. Dissanayake, Assistant Registrar (Convener)
Student Representatives,
Whyshnavee B. - S/19/173, 1000 Level/Biological Science
Madawala P. - S/19/101, 1000 Level/Biological Science
MUSNA M.S.F.- S/18/156, 2000 Level/Biological Science
RATHNAWEERA H.W.T.N.- S/18/108, 2000 Level/Biological Science
Wijayaratne L. - S/19/545, 1000 Level/Physical Science
Dushantha U. - S/19/361, 1000 Level/Physical Science
MAXMILLAN B.D.N.K.- S/18/443, 2000 Level/Physical Science
PERERA G.R.A.R.- S/18/463, 2000 Level/Physical Science
Wijayasiri S. - S/19/963, 1000 Level/Computation & Management
Vinoth K. - S/19/959, 1000 Level/Computation & Management
RAMANAYAKA R.A.S.N.- S/18/932, 2000 Level/Computation & Management
FERNANDO M.P.D.M.- S/18/910, 2000 Level/Computation & Management
Dissanayaka P. - S/19/811, 1000 Level/SOR
Kahadawa D. - S/19/822, 1000 Level/SOR
HASHELI M.A.E.- S/18/811, 2000 Level/SOR
JATHUNAN U.- S/18/845, 2000 Level/SOR
3000 Level, 01 General,
01 Computation and Management,
01 Statistics and Operational Research,
01 Applied Sciences,
01 each from Special Degree Programs

Objectives

  • Coordinate the Academic Advising Program
  • Identify academically underperforming students
  • Facilitate meetings for underperforming students with academic advisors
  • Create student groups to provide strong mutual support structures
  • Facilitate communication avenues for students to ask questions and get answers
  • Liaise between units and committees involved in student support

Roles and Responsibilities

Mentors

Duration of the mentoring process- From the entrance to the selection of course combinations

The mentor will have a meeting with mentees just after being assigned to them.
The aim of the meeting is to acquaint themselves with the mentee and make the mentee aware of the support the faculty can provide, in addition to academic advice.
Mentors will identify mentees who are facing academic/ health/ financial/ language or any other difficulties and will direct the mentees to relevant channels for further assistance.
  • Academic – Mentor, The academic counsellor of the Faculty or The Chairperson of the Curriculum Development Committee (CDC)
  • Health - Student Advisory and Welfare Committee (SAWC)
  • Financial - Student Advisory and Welfare Committee (SAWC)
  • Language - English Language Teaching Committee (ELTC)
  • Career planning- Career Guidance Unit (CGU- FoS)
Mentor will guide the mentee to select the most suitable course combination.

Meetings and Reporting

  • The SAAC committee will meet at least once every three months.
  • A monthly report will be tabled at the faculty board.

Contact Us

Contact us with our official email address:

saac@sci.pdn.ac.lk