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Refreshing Young Minds For a Promising Future
The SANASA movement originated with the revitalization of the Thrift and Credit Co-operative Society of Walgama in the Kegalle District of Sri Lanka in February 1978 under the visionary leadership of Dr.P.A Kiriwandeniya, the incumbent Chairman and Managing Director of the SANASA Campus Ltd. It expanded rapidly across the country during the first two decades. The 936 societies that formed the core of the movement in 1980 increased steadily and there are more than 8400 SANASA primary societies in the country at present. These primary societies are linked together with 35 District Unions and the SANASA Federation functioning as the Apex body of the movement.
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The library has a collection of approximately 10000 books and journals, newsletters, periodicals, etc. mainly in different areas of development studies. The Reference Section comprises of Encyclopedias, Dictionaries and Annual publications etc.
English as a global language of communication has become an absolute necessity in the sphere of higher education. Hence, the students are given a sound knowledge of English to proceed up the academic career ladder. The courses are designed to improve the language skills of undergraduates to succeed socially, academically and professionally.
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The CSU consists of following divisions and was established to attend matters connected to finance, student welfare, general maintenance and security of the Campus premises.
General Administration and Student Welfare section is under an Assistant Registrar. Duties connected to student and staff residence, Maintenance & Utility Services, Security and other general matters are performed by this Unit.
Finance Unit is responsible in making all payments and collect revenue due to the Campus. The general store is also under this unit for distributing articles, equipment and supplies required by Faculties, Departments and Units. A Bursar is in charge of the Unit.
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The campus promotes the formation of various societies and associations at faculty-wise or discipline oriented or of general interests. Wherever possible, the campus will assist those activities. All associations formed will, therefore, be registered by the administration. Currently, the following societies are functioning at the level of faculty: Rational Thinkers Society
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Message From The Chairman
Dr. P.A.Kiriwandeniya
I am very glad to see the positioning of the SANASA movement in the Sri Lnkan economy today.
This movement originated with the revitalization of the Thrift and Credit Co-operative Society of Walgama in the Kegalle District. It played a very vital role at the commencement of the Sanasa regeneration by organizing the National conference for Sanasa movement in February 1978. Nearly 1000 Sanasa societies formed the core of the movement in 1980 and steadily increased the numbers, and there are around 8500 SANASA societies in the country at present. The brand name SANASA that was so established expanded rapidly across the country. In the first two decades since its founding, several institutions which play diversified and important roles in the economy were set up with the development-oriented vision. Sanasa Campus (Sanasa University) is one of the institutions which were established by the movement.
At that time Sanasa faced the challenges of identifying qualified and skilled young people who are fully dedicated to development education. The members of the Sanasa Societies and their children faced a challenging environment to qualify for entrance to Government Universities. Although our children at village level are intelligent, capable, and knowledgeable they are unable to technically qualify and be competent to meet the development needs of the country due various socio economic factors. We at Sanasa identified the needs of its members,the issues they encountered and were determined to build up our own university as a way to provide higher education and development education for future generations.
In the initial stage, we were able to offer diploma courses in Banking, Insurance and Co-operatives, several certificate courses, in-house training programs and communities centered short-term educational programs. This institution was the nucleus of the present SANASA Campus, which was granted degree awarding status by the Ministry of Higher Education in accordance with the Gazette Extraordinary 1746/11 of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka dated 21stJanuary 2014.
At present, Sanasa Campus awards three special degrees in Banking & Finance, Insurance & Risk Management and Regional Science & Planning, which produce graduates with very sound knowledge and better understanding of the role they have to play in the development process of the county. We provide the opportunity for undergraduates of SANASA Campus to read for their degrees in an internationally recognized language and become capable and brilliant members of the society who would be seen as outstanding personalities in the socioeconomic strata. They can achieve their goals at a very reasonable and affordable cost. And also they are blessed with a friendly environment which is unique to SANASA Campus.
We have a long way to go. Lots of rooms and opportunities to explore and venture into.I believe that our efforts will undoubtedly be successful and contribute to the development of the country at large.
Message from the Vice-Chancellor
Dr. R. M. K. Ratnayake
It is with great humility and a profound sense of responsibility that I assumed the role of Vice Chancellor of SANASA Campus. I am deeply honored to lead this esteemed institution at a pivotal time in its journey, as we strengthen our mission to contribute meaningfully to Sri Lanka’s socio-economic development through inclusive, community-oriented, and transformative education.
Founded on the visionary principles of cooperative values, social justice, and people-centered development, SANASA Campus stands as a unique model within Sri Lanka’s higher education landscape. Our academic ethos is not merely to educate, but to empower — equipping students with the intellectual rigor, ethical grounding, and entrepreneurial spirit needed to become catalysts for sustainable change in their communities and beyond.
As we look to the future, my vision for SANASA Campus is to evolve into a nationally respected and internationally recognized centre of excellence — one that bridges the gap between academia and grassroots development. We aim to foster research and innovation that are locally relevant and globally impactful, and to cultivate partnerships that enhance both academic quality and community resilience.
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, global uncertainty, and shifting socio-economic paradigms, our responsibility as educators extends beyond imparting knowledge. We must prepare our students to be critical thinkers, compassionate leaders, and lifelong learners — committed to advancing equity, sustainability, and the common good.
To our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and stakeholders: I invite you to join hands with me in advancing the mission of SANASA Campus. Together with able leadership of our Chairman, Dr. P.A. Kiriwandeniya, let us reimagine education as a tool for empowerment, equity, and enduring progress — true to the legacy of the SANASA movement and the aspirations of a just and prosperous Sri Lanka.
Thank you.
Dr. R. M. K. Ratnayake
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