Policy Title – Policy on General Administration
Policy Number – 08
Functional Area – Security Administration
Effective date – 08.11.2018
Approving Authority – The Council, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Administrative Responsibility – Chief Security Officer
Rationale and Purpose –
Security is one of main functions of the University in engaging to protect movable and immovable properties and lives of University Community. It is required to use proper guidelines to assist to achieve the University Vision and Mission.
Policy Scope –
This policy will apply to the Officer, Deputy Chief Security Officer, Security Inspectors and Security Inspectors and Security Guards.
Policy Statement –
This policy will guide in achieving objectives of the University.
Key areas of focus of this policy will be:
- Communications
- Follow standing orders
- Training and skill development
- Record keeping
- Safety and Protection of lives and property
- Act in emergency situation
- Control ragging
- Legal activities
Performance Measurement:
- Based on the KPI of the Corporate Plan
Related Documents/ Policies –
a). Legislative Context:
Universities Act/ Establishment Code/ appropriate Instructions/Circulars/ Prohibition of ragging and other forms of violence in Educational Institutions Act No. 20 0f 1998
Guidelines introduced to control ragging in Universities and other Higher Educational Institutes
b). Associated Documents:
Corporate Plan of the University 2017-2022
- Internal Quality Assurance Unit, Internal Audit – may be for monitoring
Implementation:
Implementation will occur through the following actions:
- Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor/Registrar/Relevant Officers
- Inclusion of general administration policies relevant to students (Safety and Protection of lives and property, controlling ragging) in Student Handbook