Staff Development Center (SDC) of the Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine, is the University’s central provider of professional development for all University staff and is also responsible for a wide range of organizational development projects and initiatives.

SDC works as a strategic partner with Human Resources to deliver the University Human Resource Strategy, to create greater efficiency and stronger synergies across each element of the employee journey, and to create the conditions where individuals and the GWUIM can achieve higher levels of performance.

Contribute to a new culture in GWUIM which holds learning and teaching in high esteem while supporting inclusive and learner-centered education Encourage exploration and reflection within and beyond disciplinary boundaries using the critical and effective incorporation of technology to enhance learning

Staff Development Center aims to positively contribute to the planning and delivery of organizational change and to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence of university staff. SDC works with faculties, departments, and independent units in, collaborative way, providing skilled interventions to support them and to help the University meet its strategic and operational objectives. SDC promotes, develops, and supports University-wide initiatives that engage staff in new ways of working and thinking.

• Uplift the university standards by adopting a research-informed approach in all aspects of its work, and encouraging research-based practices across the University to enhance student learning

• Contribute to a new culture in GWUIM which holds learning and teaching in high esteem while supporting inclusive and learner-centered education

• Encourage exploration and reflection within and beyond disciplinary boundaries using the critical and effective incorporation of technology to enhance learning.

• Play a key role in the implementation of the University Human Resource Strategy, leading on or contributing to different workstreams and initiatives.

• Deliver comprehensive and high-quality professional courses and training programs to all professionals within the University and outside using a variety of approaches and interventions

• Support change within the Institution at the strategic and operational level through organizational design and change methodologies and appropriate interventions