Programme Overview
The Staff Development Centre of the University of Vavuniya organized an Induction Programme University of Vavuniya for newly recruited permanent non-academic staff on 6th April 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The programme was designed for the positions of Management Assistant, Marshal, and Security Inspector.
Opening Session and Registration
The programme began with registration, coordinated by Mr. M. Arunshankar, Deputy Registrar of the Establishments Branch. Prof. (Eng.) A. Atputharajah, Vice-Chancellor, then delivered a session on the contributions of non-academic staff toward achieving the goals of the University. He also explained the basic skills required to become a good Management Assistant.
Appointment Letters
Subsequently, the Vice-Chancellor, the Deans of Faculties, and the Registrar of the University issued appointment letters to the newly recruited staff as part of the Induction Programme.
Morning Sessions on University Systems
Prof. Y. Nanthagopan, Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies, conducted a session on the University and its working environment. Mr. V. Senthooran, Dean of the Faculty of Technological Studies, followed by highlighting the importance of Information Technology for career development.
Mr. R. Jeyakumar, Acting Registrar, presented the job descriptions of the staff. Mr. L. Ram Ramanan, Bursar, then outlined the financial regulations of the University system.
Afternoon Sessions of the Induction Programme
The afternoon session commenced with Prof. T. Mangaleswaran, Professor of Human Resource Management, who discussed Human Resource Management in the University system. Prof. G. Jeyaseelan, Head of the Department of English Language Teaching, followed by emphasizing the importance of language development in the University working environment.
Ms. B. Anusha, Senior Staff Management Assistant, addressed career development opportunities for Management Assistants. Mr. S. Kuhanesan, Director of Student Support and Welfare Services, spoke on coordination between staff and student support services. Dr. S. Shanmugathasan, Acting Librarian, introduced the library facilities and services available to the University community.
Dr. M. Kayanan, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science, conducted a session on the importance of statistical data in the day-to-day working environment.
Conclusion
To conclude the Induction Programme University of Vavuniya, Mr. M. Arunshankar, Deputy Registrar of the Establishments Branch, explained human resource administration and staff regulations within the University system..
