Team of officials of the Ministry of Higher Education visited the Management Faculty of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura recently. The Faculty of Management carries faculty with the highest student population of Sri Lanka. Academic excellence achieved by the faculty with minimum resources was highlighted by both the students and the staff. A one-year compulsory extensive, final year students, some of whom met by the team soon after their final examination, confirmed that the English course designed with necessary materials aimed at developing English competency and confidence building seems very productive making confident graduates.
Inadequate toilet facilities, proper maintenance required for canteens and study spaces are prominent issues of the faculty while inadequate hostel facilities highlighted by the students as the most crucial issue they face.
Newly planned four story building seeks to solve the space issue of both students and the staff, however, it is now partly constructed and abandoned owing to withdrawal of the contractor.
