Regional offices of universities should be opened in the lead colleges, in the areas under their jurisdiction by June 2015. If one is administrator, he should not hesitate in taking decisions. Strict action should be taken against the professors refusing to set papers and evaluate copies. Higher Education Minister Gupta gave these directives at a meeting of universities’ vice-chancellors here today. Minister of State for Higher Education Deepak Joshi said that assistant/deputy registrars should be deputed to monitor regional offices.
The Higher Education Minister directed to recruit against vacancies of teaching and non-teaching staff in universities within time-limit. Vice-chancellors informed that process is on. He said that posts should be rationalised subject-wise.
The Higher Education Minister said that all faculties should send information about researches and research papers to the government. He said that this information should also be uploaded on departmental website. Gupta said that PhD work should be completed timely. VCs should undertake public hearing Gupta said that Vice-Chancellors should undertake public hearing on every Tuesday.
Do not show any mercy on those indulging in ragging. He said that problems of students should be redressed at university-level. A situation should not arise that a student has to complain on CM Helpline. Gupta directed to continue Swachhta Abhiyan. This campaign is not a photo opportunity.
The Higher Education Minister said that any other dress than gown should be used in universities’ convocations. For this, a committee of universities Vice-Chancellors should be constituted. Rules should be framed on recommendations of this committee. Gupta directed to ensure attendance of students and faculties in universities. If needed, teaching method should be changed. CC TV cameras should be installed in exam halls of universities and colleges. He said that DPC must be held every 6 months.
Gupta also directed for repairs of hostels. The Vice-Chancellors gave point-wise information about universities’ activities. The Higher Education Minister said that all private colleges should be inspected. Recognition of colleges not fulfilling conditions will not be renewed. He said that permission to open new private colleges should be given on the basis of specific requirements of an area. Public-participation committee will have powers to sanction works upto Rs 50 lakh and Commissioner Higher Education above Rs 50 lakh.