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LUCKNOW: In order to ensure high standard of education in state universities, there is requirement of a state assessment council, similar to the National Assessment and Accreditation (NAAC) for constant monitoring of higher education institutions by the state government. This was put forth by the vice-chancellor, DDU Gorakhpur University, P C Trivedi the keynote speaker for academic reforms at the vice-chancellors (VCs) conference on Wednesday.
A range of discussions covering academic, administrative and financial aspects of state universities took place at the conference. Trivedi spoke about the need to amend the State Universities Act, 1973. "At the time the Act was made, there were hardly any colleges affiliated to it. The situation has undergone a sea change today and amendments are necessary,'' he told TOI. In this context, he proposed that the state government should allow universities to handle solely the process of affiliation and de-affiliation of colleges.
Emphasising on the quality of research work, Governor and chancellor of all state universities B L Joshi reiterated that universities in UP should pay attention to quality rather than quantity. "The number of research projects with a patent is less compared to their number in the West. We need to raise the standard of research in our universities,'' he said. It was suggested that the best research labs in each university be converted into centres of excellence. Also, there was suggestion for establishment of a university dedicated to research.
Also present at the conference, chief minister Akhilesh Yadav stressed employment opportunities be increased in higher education institutions. He said universities should make use of information technology and communication techniques to excel and attain great heights. During the meet, there were discussions on extending the term of state universities vice-chancellors from three to five years and inclusion of syllabus for qualifying the National Eligibility Test (NET) in common minimum syllabus and non-availability of medical facilities to university employees and teachers.
On the financial front, Mohd Muzzamil vice-chancellor MJP Rohilkhand University, who was the key note speaker, highlighted problems faced in generating funds for state universities. He pointed out that universities face a major problem in reimbursing fee for SC/ST students by the state government and said this area needs streamlining.
Discussions on administrative issues like strengthening various bodies such as academic, financial, executive councils and the university court were held.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-13/lucknow/35795876_1_state-universities-universities-face-quality-of-research-work
A range of discussions covering academic, administrative and financial aspects of state universities took place at the conference. Trivedi spoke about the need to amend the State Universities Act, 1973. "At the time the Act was made, there were hardly any colleges affiliated to it. The situation has undergone a sea change today and amendments are necessary,'' he told TOI. In this context, he proposed that the state government should allow universities to handle solely the process of affiliation and de-affiliation of colleges.
Emphasising on the quality of research work, Governor and chancellor of all state universities B L Joshi reiterated that universities in UP should pay attention to quality rather than quantity. "The number of research projects with a patent is less compared to their number in the West. We need to raise the standard of research in our universities,'' he said. It was suggested that the best research labs in each university be converted into centres of excellence. Also, there was suggestion for establishment of a university dedicated to research.
Also present at the conference, chief minister Akhilesh Yadav stressed employment opportunities be increased in higher education institutions. He said universities should make use of information technology and communication techniques to excel and attain great heights. During the meet, there were discussions on extending the term of state universities vice-chancellors from three to five years and inclusion of syllabus for qualifying the National Eligibility Test (NET) in common minimum syllabus and non-availability of medical facilities to university employees and teachers.
On the financial front, Mohd Muzzamil vice-chancellor MJP Rohilkhand University, who was the key note speaker, highlighted problems faced in generating funds for state universities. He pointed out that universities face a major problem in reimbursing fee for SC/ST students by the state government and said this area needs streamlining.
Discussions on administrative issues like strengthening various bodies such as academic, financial, executive councils and the university court were held.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-13/lucknow/35795876_1_state-universities-universities-face-quality-of-research-work
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