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Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
NU Faces Uncertainty As Deans' Tenure Nears End
Nagpur: The tenure of deans and associate deans across all four faculties of Nagpur University (NU) is set to conclude on June 15. The impending end of their terms has again raised concerns, as new appointments cannot be made until a full-time vice-chancellor is appointed. The faculties of science and technology, commerce and management, and humanities each have a dean and an associate dean, while the interdisciplinary studies faculty is led by a single dean. In April, the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University had extended tenures of deans to avoid a leadership vacuum, as the absence of a permanent VC complicated the appointment process. Recently, Maharashtra governor, who is chancellor of universities in the state, constituted a search panel to select a new VC, but the process is expected to take at least two months. This delay may force NU to extend the deans' tenures once again, a decision that could pose administrative and financial challenges. Additional divisional commissioner Madhavi Khode-Chawre, who holds additional charge of vice-chancellor, said directions would be issued at an appropriate time. The issue of deans' continuation has been a recurring challenge for the university. The problem first emerged when former VC Subhash Chaudhari passed away under suspension. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo Initially, the deans' tenures were extended until the academic session's end, typically April 30 as per NU's calendar. However, ongoing academic activities stretched until June 15, necessitating further extensions. As academic heads, deans play a critical role, presiding over key committees and meetings. The current deans, being full-time salaried officers, face a unique dilemma: extending their tenures may conflict with govt norms, potentially jeopardising their salaries. With the VC appointment process ongoing, NU's administration will have to make a temporary arrangement soon.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NU extends all four deans' tenure till June 15
Nagpur: The Nagpur University administration has extended the tenure of all four deans and their associate deans on Tuesday. Their original tenure was to end on April 29 due to a holiday on Wednesday. The tenure of the exam director post, held on additional charge by dean of commerce and management faculty, Sanjay Kavishwar, was also automatically extended. A fresh circular directing partial changes in the earlier order to relieve the deans on April 30 afternoon was posted on the NU website. However, the question about keeping the deans' posts filled beyond June 15 still persists. This is because the NU doesn't have a full-time vice chancellor following the death of Subhash Chaudhari in September last year. In the event of a VC's death, deans are allowed to continue till the end of the academic year , which ends on April 30. NU officials contested that although officially the academic year must end on April 30, academic activities, especially exams, continue until mid-June. Hence, the extension of another 45 days was justified. However, as the appointment of a new VC, even if it starts now, will stretch beyond June 15, the possibility of the deans' posts falling vacant is high. Faculties of science and technology, commerce and management, and humanities have an associate dean each, besides a full-time dean. The interdisciplinary studies faculty has a lone dean. The extension of the deans ensures continuity in academic and administrative functions during the ongoing transition. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo Nagpur: The Nagpur University administration has extended the tenure of all four deans and their associate deans on Tuesday. Their original tenure was to end on April 29 due to a holiday on Wednesday. The tenure of the exam director post, held on additional charge by dean of commerce and management faculty, Sanjay Kavishwar, was also automatically extended. A fresh circular directing partial changes in the earlier order to relieve the deans on April 30 afternoon was posted on the NU website. However, the question about keeping the deans' posts filled beyond June 15 still persists. This is because the NU doesn't have a full-time vice chancellor following the death of Subhash Chaudhari in September last year. In the event of a VC's death, deans are allowed to continue till the end of the academic year, which ends on April 30. NU officials contested that although officially the academic year must end on April 30, academic activities, especially exams, continue until mid-June. Hence, the extension of another 45 days was justified. However, as the appointment of a new VC, even if it starts now, will stretch beyond June 15, the possibility of the deans' posts falling vacant is high. Faculties of science and technology, commerce and management, and humanities have an associate dean each, besides a full-time dean. The interdisciplinary studies faculty has a lone dean. The extension of the deans ensures continuity in academic and administrative functions during the ongoing transition.
