Sample Proposal for ADB Project with budget

Sample Proposal for ADB Project with budget

1. Proposal for ADB Project
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Name of the Faculty/Office : Faculty of Technology
Human Resource
Development
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Action
ID
Facult
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Preparatory
Activities
Justifications
Program for
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Date
 
Development

of
Human
Resources
to
achieve
all
the
objectives
mentioned

here.

     
All
the activities are mainly focusing on the introduction of new courses to
the
faculty, uplifting the existing programs and digitization of teaching and
learning
aiming at increasing the number of students of the faculty. To
achieve
the targets, human resource development plays a major and
indispensable
role.
Human
resource development (HRD) in universities refers to the process of
recruiting
potential staff and providing opportunities for them to enhance
their
skills, knowledge, and competencies to improve their performance and
productivity
in their respective roles. The ultimate goal of HRD is to support
the
mission of the Faculty of Technology by developing the human capital
necessary
to achieve the institution's strategic goals. The following tasks are
planned
under this activity.
•
Increasing the number of required permanent academic carders
o
According to the carder norms, there should be one lecturer per 10
students.
Presently, the faculty has around 25 permanent staff members
o
However, with the increase of the number of students to 600 per batch,
this
should be increased to 60 members.
o
Therefore, new recruitments need to be carried out to full fill this
requirement.

•
In addition to the above lecturer panel, the following tasks need to be
performed,
o
Increasing the number of academic supporting staff (Demonstrators)
according
to one academic supporting staff per lecturer
o
Increasing the number of technical officers and lab attendants is sufficient
enough
to cater for an increased number of students as well as to ensure the
proper
functionality of newly established department and laboratory
facilities.

o
Increasing the number of farm-based staff to serve in Technical Park –
Malwatha,
Engineering Technology Workshop – Oluvil and Fisheries Yard and
Mangrove
Forest, Oluvil
         

2.  
 
 
Training,

development

and
capacity
building
of
academic
and
technical
staff
 
 
 
 
 
 
o
Facilitate academic staff to complete their higher studies (Master/PhD)
abroad
targeting at least 05 academic staff members who will be released to
pursue
his/her PhD degree
o
Local and overseas training, Short courses and research collaborations for
academic
staff members in their respective technical areas will be facilitated
o
Training and capacity building of technical staff members on laboratory
technologies,
equipment and instrumentation technologies will be facilitated.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recruitment

of
industry-
based
visiting
academic

panel
     
o
As the technology stream-related degree programs are mostly coupled with
the
industry, it is a mandatory requirement that 30% of the lectures should
be
covered by an industry-based visiting academic panel.
o
Therefore, the recruitment of an industry-based visiting academic panel is
planned
under this proposal
         

3. Infrastructure
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Establishing
a
new

department

“Department

of

Engineering

Technology”

and
a new
degree

program

“Bachelor
of
Engineering

Technology”

under
the
Faculty
of
Technology.
     
In
this proposal, the Faculty of Technology (FOT) of the South Eastern
University
of Sri Lanka (SEUSL) is proposing the establishment of a new
department
called the
“Department of Engineering Technology”
to offer a
new
degree program “
Bachelor of Engineering Technology”
targeting 100
students
per batch.
Establishing
Engineering Technology degree programs is essential for meeting
industry
requirements, creating career opportunities, providing practical
learning
experiences, and contributing to the national economic
development.
The following factors make a potential for the Faculty of
Technology
(FOT) of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL) to offer the
Bachelor
of Engineering Technology degree program.
•
University premises have adequate space since it has almost 300 acres of
land
in extent.
•
All the schools which are running Advance Level (A/L) technology stream in
Ampara
district includes the A/L engineering technology program.
•
The University has the Faculty of Engineering (FE) and the resources
including
engineering workshop facilities of the FE can be shared until the
Department
of Engineering Technology is fully established.
•
Geographically, from Pottuvil to Vavuniya, from Ampara to Kandy and from
Ampara
to Matara, none of the universities offer Engineering Technology
degree
programs. Therefore, this gap can be filled by the establishment of
Department
of Engineering Technology.
        The
tasks
related
to curriculum
development,
human
resource
development
and
infrastructure
development
are
provided
in detail in
activities
4.6, 4.7 and 4.8.

4.  
 
Establishing
a
new
Degree
Program

namely

“Bachelor
of
Biosystems

Technology
in
Marine
and
Aquatic

Technology”

under
the
existing

Department

of
Biosystems
Technology

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As
a second activity, the Faculty of Technology (FOT) of South Eastern University of
Sri
Lanka (SEUSL) is proposing the establishment of a new Degree Program for
“Bachelor
of Biosystems Technology in Marine and Aquatic Technology” under the
Department
of Biosystems Technology targeting 50 students per batch.
Ampara
is a coastal district located in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. The district
is
rich in marine resources and has a long coastline of about 95 kilometers. As such,
aquaculture
and fisheries are an important economic activity in the district. The
Faculty
of Technology (FOT) of the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL) is
located
along the southeastern coast of Ampara district.
In
Ampara district, several types of aquaculture activities are practiced such as
freshwater
aquaculture (tilapia, carp, and prawns), brackish water aquaculture
(shrimp)
and mariculture (sea bass, cage culture). In addition to aquaculture,
fisheries
in Ampara district are mostly traditional and artisanal, with small-scale
fishing
being the dominant activity. The district has a rich marine biodiversity with
several
species of fish, shrimp, crabs, and lobsters. The coastal fisheries are carried
out
in the shallow waters along the coast using small boats and traditional fishing
gear
such as nets, traps, and hooks and the deep-sea fishing is carried out using
mechanized
boats equipped with modern fishing gear such as long lines and purse
seines.

The
fishermen catch high-value species such as tuna, shark and marlin. These
activities
provide livelihoods for hundreds of thousand people in the district
and
contribute to the local and national economy. One of the major
highlights
is the Oluvil fisheries harbor. The harbor is located about 6
kilometers
away from the university and is a key landing point for fish caught
by
local fishermen.
With
the potential development of aquaculture and fisheries of Ampara
district
and the potential location of the faculty, establishing a new Degree
Program
namely “Bachelor of Biosystems Technology in Marine and Aquatic
Technology”
is technically feasible. The Marine and Aquatic Technology
degree
program is essential for the sustainable use and management of
aquatic
resources and can provide graduates with rewarding career
opportunities.
In addition, it will ensure economic development and improve
food
security and nutrition.
One
of the key benefits of Marine and Aquatic Technology degree programs
is
the development of skilled professionals who can contribute to sustainable
development
in the fisheries and aquaculture industry. These professionals
can
help to address challenges such as overfishing, habitat degradation and
climate
change and work towards the conservation and sustainable use of
aquatic
resources. With the quality curriculum and infrastructure facilities,
FOT
can become one of the pioneers in the study area of Marine and Aquatic
Technology.
   
 
 
 
 
The
tasks related to
curriculum
development,
human
resource
development
and
infrastructure

development
are
provided
in detail in
activities
4.6, 4.7 and 4.8.
 

5.  
 
Increasing
the
student

intake
for
existing

degree

programs

(BBST
and
BICT)
up to
440
students
per
batch per
year
from the
present
240
including

both
degree
programs

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The
University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka (UGC) is targeting to increase the
annual
intake of students to the state universities of Sri Lanka. However, the major
focus
is to increase the number of students for STEM-related degree programs.
Technology
degree programs are a part of STEM.
Technology
is an increasingly important part of our world and the demand for
people
with technical skills is growing rapidly. By obtaining a degree in technology,
students
can acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work in a variety of fields,
including
Crop Science and Agriculture, Animal Science, Aquaculture and Fisheries,
Food
Science and Technology, ICT, Biosystems Engineering, Automation industry and
so
on. Technology degree programs often provide students with hands-on
experience
and opportunities to work on real-world projects, which can be
invaluable
in preparing them for a career in technology. According to the Bureau of
Labor
Statistics, many jobs in the technology field have a median annual salary well
above
the national average and the demand for workers with these skills is expected
to
continue to grow in the coming years.
As
such, the Faculty of Technology (FOT) of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka is
planning
to increase the intakes of the existing two-degree programs (BBST and
BICT)
from 240 students per batch to 440 students per batch by 2028. This will be
done
by way of increasing 20 students per batch per year for both existing degree
programs.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The
tasks related to the
curriculum
revision,
human
resource
development
and
infrastructure

development
are
provided
in detail in
activities
4.6, 4.7 and 4.8.
 
Increasing
the
number
of
postgraduate

students
up
to
50 per year
     
Increasing
the number of postgraduate students in universities can have
several
important benefits including driving innovation, expanding research
capacity,
fostering intellectual curiosity, diversifying revenue streams and
addressing
workforce needs
The
Faculty of Technology is presently running its Postgraduate Unit with less
than
10 students and it is planned to increase to 50 students by 2028. At least
10
PhD studies will be included in this target.
       
The
tasks related to
human
resource
development
and
infrastructure

development
are
provided
in detail in
activities
4.7 and 4.8.

6.  
Development

of
the
infrastructure
facilities

     
This
proposal is mainly aiming to introduce new degree programs in the fields
of
Engineering Technology and Aquatic and Marine Sciences. Also, to increase
the
enrollment of students for existing programs. Serving the students of a
technology
faculty is not an easy task as STEM-based degrees are not
classroom
based. Proper building facilities, laboratories, equipment,
instrument
and fieldwork facilities need to be improved. Infrastructure
development
is crucial for the success of technology faculties in universities.
Infrastructure
development is essential for technology faculties in universities
to
attract and retain students, facilitate hands-on learning, support research
and
collaboration, and promote innovation.
Therefore,
the following sub-activities need to be performed under the
Development
of the infrastructure facilities. This step is the highest budgeted
activity
of this proposal.
         
  Construction

of
a New five-
story
building
      Presently,
the Faculty of Technology (FOT) of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
(SEUSL)
has only one four-story building facility with around 65,000 sq. ft. This can
only
serve around 240 students per batch. However, facilities like the cafeteria and
lecture
rooms are limited. With the increment in the number of students and
academic
and non-academic positions, the building facility needs to be further
improved.

Therefore,
the construction of a five-story building with a 200,000 sq. ft. building
facility
is proposed. The facility should include the following requirements.
•
Industrial Incubation Centre to link the undergraduates with the industries
•
Fully equipped computer laboratories for all three Departments
•
Automation Labs for all three departments
•
Establishment of accredited testing labs
o
Soil Science
o
Food Science
o
Microbiology
o
Biotechnology
•
Establishment of accredited Analytical service laboratories
•
Fully equipped undergraduates’ laboratories for the Department of Biosystems
Technology

o
Aquatic and Marine Technology Laboratory
o
Animal Science Laboratory
o
Food Science and Technology Laboratory
o
Crop Science and Agriculture Laboratory
o
Biosystem Engineering Laboratory
•
Fully equipped undergraduates laboratories for the Department of Engineering
Technology
o
Electronics Laboratory
o
Materials Testing Laboratory
o
Mechanics Laboratory
o
Control Systems Laboratory
o
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Laboratory
•
Fully equipped undergraduates’ laboratories for the Department of Information
and
Communication Technology.
o
Add type of labs
         

7.          
•
Full-equipped postgraduate laboratory facilities
•
Underground Parking Facilities for staff
•
Caffe area which can serve around 2000 students
•
Student activity Centre with learning facilities
•
Fully furnished facilities for all the laboratories, lecture halls, cafeteria, student
activity
Centre, staff cabins
         
 
Modification

of
Existing
Faculty

Building
     
In
addition to the construction of a new building, the existing faculty building should
be
modified to fit future demands. The following modifications should be done,
•
Converting existing lecture halls to SMART lecture halls
•
Equip existing laboratories with instruments and equipment
•
Equip existing computer labs with the latest computers and other peripherals.
         

8.  
Establishment
of
Rooftop
solar
systems
     
The
Government of Sri Lanka in its energy policy has mentioned that 70% of the
energy
by 2030 would be from clean energy. Accordingly, the Faculty of Technology
proposes
roof-top solar energy to minimize the use of energy produced from fossil
fuel.
Ampara district is located in the dry zone of the eastern coastal belt which
receives
365 days of direct sunlight. Also, the university is situated well-suited to
implement
solar energy systems. By considering the energy needs of a technology
faculty
and the current requirements for alternative energy sources, this proposal
proposed
a rooftop solar system in the existing faculty building and also in the
proposed
new building facility. Rooftop solar systems can be an important
investment
for technology faculties because they can provide energy cost savings,
environmental
benefits, educational and research opportunities, and community
engagement.
The
approval to establish a rooftop solar energy system was already obtained from
the
Eastern Province Engineering office of CEB.
       
 The
approval for
installing
roof –top solar
system
has already been
obtained
from the
Eastern
provincial office-
Trincomalee.

 
Development

of
Technology
Park
-
Malwatha
     
The
Faculty of Technology (FOT) of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
(SEUSL)
already has its own 25 acres extent Technology Park in Malwatha,
around
20 km away from the faculty premises. Already few developments are
going
on for the Agricultural and Animal science aspects to obtain hands-on
experiences
for the undergraduates.
Presently,
undergraduates are spendings the majority of their second year
first
semester in the Technology Park – Malwatha. In addition to the existing
facilities,
with the introduction of two-degree programs and increased
enrollments
of students, the Technology Park needs to be further developed.
Presently
students are facing problems with transportation and lodging
facilities
as there are no hostels or accommodations available for the
students.
The following developments are proposed by the faculty,
•
Hostel Facilities to serve around 300 students at once
•
Establishing fully furnished SMART lecture halls
•
Establishing fully equipped laboratories
•
Establishing Aquaculture Ponds/ Tanks
•
Establishing Ornamental Aquaculture Facilities
•
Establishing a freshwater fish hatchery
•
Establishing a herbarium
•
Establishing an Engineering Technology Workshop
•
Establishing plant growth Chambers
         

9.  
Development

of
Transport
Facilities

     
Technology
stream studies are mainly focusing on real-world technological aspects
rather
than full-time classroom activities. Therefore, students should spend their
time
outside the faculty premises for field activities, research and industrial
collaborations.

Therefore,
transport facilities are an important consideration for technology
faculties.
They can help ensure that resources, students, and industry partners are
readily
accessible, and can facilitate conferences, research, and innovation. By
investing
in transport facilities, technology faculties can create a more connected
and
collaborative environment that can benefit faculty members, students, and
industry
partners alike. This proposal identified two important types of resources to
facilitate
the transport facilities of the students and lecturers
•
Double cabs for transportation of lecturers between the University and
Technology
Park – Malwatha
•
Two double door busses to facilitate students’ transportation for the above-
mentioned
activities
         
 
Establishing
a
Mangrove

Park
and
Fisheries
Yard
     
As
this document proposed an Aquatic and Marine Technology degree program, the
required
facilities should be built. The classroom and laboratory facilities are
planned
under the new building set up and Aquaculture Facilities are planned with
the
development of Technology Park – Malwatha. This section proposes a Fisheries
Yard
and Mangrove Park near Oluvil beach. The following facilities need to be
established
and developed on these premises.
•
Designated area for a mangrove park which included a mangrove cultivation field
as
well as a mangrove nursery
•
Boatyard with Fishing vessels and engines and this can serve both newly
introduced
degree programs
•
Fish waste processing centre to produce fishmeal with processing equipment and
solar
dryers.
         

10. Curriculum
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Activities
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Program for
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Development

of
new
curriculum

for
new
degree

programs
and
revising
the
existing

curriculums

     
New
curriculums should be developed with the addition of two new degree
programs
such as; Bachelor of Engineering Technology and Bachelor of
Biosystems
Technology in Marine and Aquatic Technology. In addition, the
existing
curriculum should be revised based on the requirements of the Sri
Lanka
Qualification Framework (SLQF) of the UGC and the changes in the job
market.
To achieve these goals, the following activities need to be done.
•
Recruitment of consultants for new degree programs (BBST in Marine and
Aquatic
Technology and Bachelor of Engineering Technology)
•
Recruitment of consultants for curriculum revision of existing degree
programs

•
Capacity building and training for academic staff on curriculum
development

•
As the technology faculties mainly target the needs of the industry,
presently
30% of the lectures are covered by industrialists. Therefore,
industry
consultants should be hired as lecture panels for new degree
programs

         
Digitalization
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Objective
Action
ID
Facult
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Preparatory
Activities
Justifications
Program for
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Date
 
Digitization
of
the
faculty of
Technology
     
Under
the digitization activity, the following facilities are to be implemented
in
the faculty of Technology
•
New SMART lecture halls will be built in the newly constructed building and
all
the existing lecture halls will be converted into SMART lecture halls.
SMART
lecture halls will have the latest technology to best facilitate the
teaching
needs.
•
SMART teaching will be ensured through physical and online lectures (Learn
from
Anywhere and Anytime)
•
The entire faculty premises will be covered with high-speed Fiber Optics
Internet
Connectivity and WIFI connectivity to facilitate SMART Learning.
•
Digital Library facilitates will be established to access a wide range of
electronic
materials and subscriptions for journals, academic-related
software
and other paid academic platforms will be offered under the digital
library.
•
Own servers should be established for the faculty to host VLE, Websites and
Journals.