The Deputy Vice Chancellor

The Deputy Vice Chancellor is in-charge of matters relating to students of the University such as admissions, scholarships, sports, recreational and welfare activities, residential facilities, disciplinary matters, student societies, student union activities, student/University interactions with schools/outside Institutions or organizations of Learning and any other activities pertaining to students.

The Deputy Vice Chancellor is an ex-officio member of the Council, the Senate and other statutory committees of the University The Deputy Vice Chancellor is the chairperson of the Council sub committees such as the Bond Committee [violation of bonds and agreements by both academic and non-academic staff], the Web Development Committee [development of the University Website], the Leave and Awards Committee [granting of all types of Leave to academic and non-academic staff]. Apart from being the chairperson of these committees, he is called upon to chair numerous ad-hoc committees appointed for various purposes.

In the absence of the Vice Chancellor, the Deputy Vice Chancellor functions as the Acting Vice Chancellor under the provisions of the Universities Act. He also discharges duties assigned to him by the Vice Chancellor, as and when necessary.

Professor W.M.T. Madhujith

E-mail : dvc@pdn.ac.lk

Telephone : +94 81 2389140 , +94 81 2392304

Staff of the Deputy Vice Chancellor's Office