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Vision
To be the leading University providing technical and vocational education for all with aspirations to achieve professional excellence.
Mission
The mission of the University of Vocational Technology is
- to provide services in human resources, curriculum,learning resources development, research and consultancy
- to achieve professionl excellence with ethical rectitude and
- to liaise with gloabal TVET sector, academic community and Industry
Objectives
The general objective of the Univotec is to provide progressive upward movement to the students in the technical education and vocational training system, based on their aptitudes and abilities, to acquire university education.
The specific objectives of the Univotec are:
- to provide pedagogical training up to degree level for trainers serving in the technical and vocational education sector and industry
- to provide courses of study for middle level technical personnel, with qualifications acceptable for admission to Univotec, up to degree level, and
- to provide courses of study for those with National Vocational Qualifications to upgrade their competencies and acquire a degree level qualifications
- To provide extension courses on continuous professional development.
Faculties Proposed in UNIVOTEC
- Faculty of Training Technology to provide pedagogical training upto degree level for trainers.
- Faculty of Industrial & Vocational Technology to provide degree level courses of study for middle level technical personnel
UNIVOTEC Logo
The University logo has been designed by the Prof. Kapila Goonasekere who is the first vice chancellor of this university.
Board of Governors
Prof. Kapila G.A. Goonasekere |
Vice Chancellor / Chairman, University of Vocational Technology |
| Mr. K.A.H. Kalugampitiya |
Director General / Secretary to the Board, University of Vocational Technology |
| Mr. U.K.D. Sugathadasa |
Dean, Faculty of Training Technology, University of Vocational Technology |
| Mr. D.D. Wijesinghe |
Dean, Faculty of Industrial & Vocational Technology, University of Vocational Technology |
Mrs. T.M.L. Chandrani Senaratne |
Additional Secretary (Skills Development), Ministry of Youth Affairs |
Ms. P.K. Ayanthi De Silva |
Director (National Planning) Ministry of Finance & Planning, Colombo 01 |
Mr. Dhammika Hewapathirana |
Attorney-at-Law, Chairman, Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka, Colombo 05 |
Dr. H.C. Ambawatthe |
Chairman, National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority, Rajagiriya |
Mr. Hemaka Amarasooriya |
Chairman, Singer (Sri Lanka) Pvt. Ltd, 320, Dr. Colvin R De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 02 |
Mr. Ali Sabri |
Attorney-at-Law, 275, R A De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03 |
Mr. M.P.B. Yapa |
Managing Director / CEO, Colombo Dockyard Pvt. Ltd, P O Box 906, Port of Colombo |
Dr. Neela Piyaseeli Gunasekera |
Chairperson, Ministry of Child Development & Women Affairs |
Dr. Gamika Prathapasinghe |
DLAS, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University, Makandura |
Eng. Jayantha Kumara Lankatilaka |
Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka (IIESL) |
Mr. Chandra Lal de Alwis |
President, National Chamber of Commerce, No 52, Galle Face Court, Colombo 03 |
| Mr. W.A.H.R. Fernando |
Executive Director (Engineering Approvals & S Projects), Board of Investments of Sri Lanka |
| Dr. Sunil Jayantha Nawaratne |
Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, 18 Ward Place, Colombo 07 |
| Dr. Lawrence Perera |
Chairman / CEO, Micro Cars Ltd, 241/A, Negambo Road, Peliyagoda |
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