It is a wishful thinking that UGC norms for appointment of VCs will
keep out political interferences. We have a democratic set-up and we
use democratic principles democratically!
Besides having domain knowledge, VC needs to be a man of integrity,
character and students-community centered. Unfortunately, I have not
come across such a VC in the last 5 decades. Chancellor is the
regulating authorities for all universities in a State. Chancellor
is Governor appointed by Central Govt. mostly on political
convenience. There are other factors like cast, vote bank, political
move, etc., that significantly affect selection of VC. I am not sure
if the UGC norms can stop such recruitments fully or not.
Appointments of faculty, Directors, etc., fall in line. I have
passed through such experiences for IIT, NIT, Govt. Colleges, etc.
recruitment.
Let me put before you some facts: one VC and Director, IPR, copied a
paper and published it, to my query of one year ago no response, one
faculty anyhow earned PhD (about 29 years ago)and immediately got
VC's post, etc.
MHRD, UGC, Chancellors are the main regulatory authorities that can
strictly enforce the law and rule. It is disgusting to see that the
Law of Court is called in for getting justice (?) in education
sector that is, in a true sense, a lawmaker, path setter and
lighting house for community in general and nation as a whole in
particular.
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On Mon, 07 Jul 2014 11:23:19 +0530 "Prof. Bholanath Dutta"
> UGC norms for VCs will keep out political interferenceM
ANANDAKRISHNANCHENNAI [TOI: 03.07.2014] : In the last few years,
several vice-chancellors have been removed across the country by the
chancellors of universities for acts unbecoming of their position.
Last month, the appointment of a VC inTamil Naduwas set aside by the
Madras high court for not fulfilling the essential minimum
qualification prescribed by University Grants Commission (UGC)
regulations. This has far-reaching implications for universities
since many such improper appointments have gone unnoticed in several
states for want of challengers. For many decades since the
introduction of the university system in India in mid-19th century,
the position of vice-chancellors was adorned by eminent scholars and
distinguished statesmen who had commendable stature in society. Such
personalities were identified and persuaded by search committees
consisting of highly renowned academicians, scientists and
administrators of impeccable credentials.
It is only during the last two or three decades that political
interference â€" bordering on scandals â€" has dominated the
selection of VCs particularly in state universities. Though such
practices are widely prevalent only in a few states, there are signs
that other states will also get infected by this disease. Seriously
concerned with this growing menace affecting the university system,
the UGC brought out a regulation in 2010 prescribing the minimum
qualifications for teachers in universities and colleges and for
VCs. The clause 7.3.0 pertaining to VCs states: "Persons of the
highest level of competence, integrity, morals and institutional
commitment are to be appointed as vice-chancellors.
The vice-chancellor to be appointed should be a distinguished
academician, with a minimum of ten years of experience as professor
in a university system or ten years of experience in an equivalent
position in a reputed research and academic administrative
organization." This clause was abandoned in 2011 under pressure from
vested interests but got restored in 2013 due to agitations by the
academic community and coverage in the media.
The UGC regulations provide for the manner of selection of VCs too.
The members of the search committee shall be persons of eminence in
the sphere of higher education and shall not be connected in any
manner with the university concerned or its colleges. While
preparing the panel of names of candidates, the search committee
must give proper weightage to academic excellence, exposure to the
higher education system in the country and abroad, and adequate
experience in academic and administrative governance to be given in
writing along with the panel to be submitted to the
visitor/chancellor. This stipulation was included mainly to prevent
persons of questionable standing gaining membership in the search
committees.
Section 7.4.0 of the UGC regulations required the State University
Acts and Statutes to be aligned with the provisions of the
regulations. Most states, however, chose to ignore it in order to
preserve their prerogatives to appoint VCs of their choice. The
insistence on the minimum qualifications of a VC is meant to ensure
visionary leadership to the university in taking it forward to newer
heights. An eminently qualified VC would have the moral power to
advise the faculty on their role in teaching and research. He or she
will be able to keep out undue external influences.
The judiciary, in its wisdom, has recognized the importance of the
provisions of the UGC regulations on minimum qualifications of the
VCs and has set aside the improper appointments of the Madurai
Kamaraj VC when it was brought to their attention. It is up to the
academic community and responsible civil society to take advantage
of this development to preserve the stature, dignity and credibility
of our university system.
(The writer is a former vice-chancellor of Anna University, present
chairman of the board of governors of IIT-Kanpur, and a Padma Shri
awardee)Educate, Empower, ElevateProf. Bholanath DuttaFounder,
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