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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
342 academics apply for 13 vice-chancellor posts
Bhubaneswar: As many as 342 academics applied for 13 vice-chancellor posts advertised by the higher education department for state public universities. Scrutiny of the applications is underway, official sources said here on Monday. Odisha govt on June 3 invited applications for the appointment of vice-chancellors of 13 govt-run universities. The last date for submission of applications was July 15. The department received applications for the VC posts of 13 state public universities: Utkal University, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanjadeo University, Baripada, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Khallikote Unitary University , Berhampur, Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri, Rama Devi Women's University, Rajendra University, Balangir, Dharanidhar University, Keonjhar, Vikram Dev University, Jeypore, Madhusudan Law University, Cuttack, and Maa Manikeshwari University, Kalahandi. According to the department, applicants were asked to apply for more than one university by clearly indicating their order of preference, with the most preferred university listed first. "Utkal University and Ravenshaw University were top choices of the candidates," official sources said. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview before a three-member selection committee. The venue and schedule will be communicated in due course, said department sources. Official sources said the interview dates will be fixed for different universities on different dates, and applicants are required to attend the interview for each such university separately. The Odisha Universities Amendment Act, 2024, clearly stated that a selection committee will be formed to recruit faculty members by following UGC guidelines. This committee will be chaired by the vice-chancellor of the university or his/her nominee. This faculty selection committee will include an academician not below the rank of professor nominated by the Chancellor. It will have three subject experts selected by the VC from a panel of names recommended by the Syndicate. Others will include the dean of the faculty or head of the department, along with an academician from ST/SC/OBC/women/minority/PWD as per the candidate present, to be nominated by the VC. The committee will recommend three names for each university to the chancellor of the universities. The Chancellor will select a VC for each university after holding interviews. The process will be completed within three months, official sources said. Due to the lack of permanent VCs, universities were facing difficulties in making important policy decisions and holding faculty recruitment. VC appointment is necessary to start the process for the recruitment of faculty members at universities. Teaching and research work are badly affected due to the lack of faculty members.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Univs sensitise students, faculty, staff on POSH Act
1 2 Bhubaneswar: In the wake of a college student's self-immolation in Balasore over alleged sexual harassment by her head of department, state govt has urged universities and colleges to intensify awareness about the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, or POSH Act and measures to lodge complaints. Universities have started holding meetings, workshops and seminars to sensitise students, staff and other stakeholders to create safe campuses for women. While some of them have already conducted sensitisation programmes, others plan to carry out such activities. Utkal University on Friday conducted a seminar-cum-workshop on the POSH Act to raise awareness about workplace rights while promoting a safer, gender-sensitive environment within the academic space. Jointly hosted by the internal complaints committee (ICC) and the Post Graduate Council, experts explained the institutional framework and responsibilities of the ICC in handling harassment cases. They emphasised the importance of timely redressal and institutional support for complainants. Sambalpur University conducted a workshop on the Act this week, where experts highlighted different forms of harassment, including visual, verbal and non-verbal, and spoke on inappropriate behaviour such as unwanted messages and comments on appearance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Passive Income Ideas Sitting at Home Mone Undo "We are planning to organise another workshop in Aug. Besides, we have strengthened the CCTV surveillance system, ensured proper lighting on the campus and a robust grievance redressal mechanism," said vice-chancellor Bidhu Bhusan Mishra. On July 22, a gender sensitisation workshop was organised by the ICC of Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, to raise awareness and understanding about gender discrimination and create a more sensitive and inclusive environment. "There is a dire need to eradicate all forms of gender bias and foster a culture of mutual respect on the campus," said VC Santosh Kumar Tripathy. Berhampur University also conducted an awareness meeting on the POSH Act on July 19. The university has decided to hold a sensitisation meeting on the Act every quarter, involving students and teachers. It has installed complaint boxes in different departments, hostels and other places and urged students to lodge their grievances.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Prof Jagneshwar Dandapat reappointed interim VC of Utkal University under amended Ordinance
BHUBANESWAR: Prof Jagneshwar Dandapat has been reappointed as the in-charge vice-chancellor (VC) of Utkal University. The Chancellor's office on Friday issued a notification in this regard. He will continue till joining of the new vice-chancellor or until further orders. Dandapat was appointed as the in-charge V-C on May 27 this year after Sabita Acharya's extended tenure ended on May 23. However, this was challenged by a lawyer Prabir Kumar Das who filed a PIL in Orissa High Court, alleging that the appointment violated Section 6 (10) of the Odisha Universities Amendment Act, 2024. The Orissa High Court on Wednesday disposed of the PIL following the state government's decision to cancel the appointment. The re-appointment is according to the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. Section 6 (10) of the Ordinance has been amended to empower the Chancellor to appoint any person as V-C for the time being until a regular appointment is made. This also empowers the Chancellor to fix the tenure of the V-C.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Faculty member reappointed in-charge VC of Utkal
Bhubaneswar: State govt on Friday reappointed Jagneshwar Dandapat as in-charge vice-chancellor of Utkal University, three days after removing him from the post. The office of the chancellor issued a notification regarding his appointment on Friday. Govt sources said Dandapat was removed to comply with the provisions of the Odisha Universities Amendment Act 2024, under which only the VC of a nearby university can be in-charge of a state university in case of a vacancy. The reappointment was done using provisions of a recent ordinance promulgated on July 16, which empowers the governor to appoint anyone as in-charge VC pending regular selection. Dandapat, a senior faculty member of the university's biotechnology department, took charge as in-charge VC on Friday evening immediately after receiving the order. Before the cancellation of his appointment on July 22, he was appointed in-charge VC on May 27 after Sabita Acharya's extended tenure ended on May 23. However, on June 3, high court lawyer and university alumnus Prabir Kumar Das filed a PIL alleging that the appointment violated Section 6(10) of the Act. Later, the state govt informed the court that the appointment was cancelled. The court disposed of the case.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
University law college authorities to address student concerns on facilities, faculty recruitment
Bhubaneswar: Authorities of University Law College (ULC), a constituent law college of Utkal University, in the city on Thursday said they will take up the issues raised by the ULC students on the TOI Citizen Reporter app. The students have posted news on a citizen reporter initiative of the Times of India, about the problems faced by the college, including the construction of a boys' hostel, a playground, and a canteen for students, apart from recruitment of regular teachers. Anil Sahoo, a law student at the college, said the college is run by guest faculty members. "The lone faculty member in the college will retire in September this year. The number of regular teachers will then become zero. We want Utkal University to recruit regular faculty members for our college as soon as possible," he added. He said ULC is known as the top law college in the state, and the govt should appoint regular teachers to maintain its quality. "Teachers are the backbone of the college, and without them, teaching is not possible," he added. Tusar Nayak, another student, said a playground is necessary for a college. "Students need to take part in sports and games apart from classroom study. Health is also important with study. That's why a playground is necessary in our college. Space is there in the college for this," he added. He said a boys' hostel is required in the college for male students. "The college has a girls' hostel. Boys are staying in rented accommodation in the city by paying hefty rents. Poor students face difficulties in paying the rent of the rooms they stay in. If the university constructs a hostel for students, it will be a huge relief for them," he added. T he students also requested the authorities to add more books with the latest editions in the library. A good library is required for law students. "The former principal requested the university authorities to fulfil our demands. We hope the authorities will take note of our demands," said Debes Kumar Das, a ULC student. Registrar of Utkal University Swati Mishra said they will take up the matter with the higher education department to address the issues raised by the students. "Whatever the university can do, it will take the steps accordingly," she added. aims to empower citizens to become local watchdogs and contribute to journalism by sharing content in various formats like text, images, and videos.
