Srinagar, Dec 27: The 16th Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) was held today at Nowgam-II block of the varsity with Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din in chair.
The meeting was among others attended by former Vice-Chancellor Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Prof. Siddiq Wahid, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, Prof. Maithili Sharan, former JKPSC Member, Mr. M M Bhat, Dean School of Languages, CUK, Prof. Mohammad Aslam, Dean School of Business Studies, Prof. Abdul Gani, Dean School of Media Studies and Head Department of Tourism Studies, Prof. S Fayyaz, Registrar, Prof. M Afzal Zargar and Controller of Examinations/I/c Finance Officer, Dr. Nazir Ahmad Gilkar.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir, gave a detailed account about the academic activities conducted by the varsity and the seminars, workshops, guest lectures and other events organised by various teaching departments, Directorate of Students Welfare (DSW) and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) from time to time. He said the University has nominated Prof. Muhammad Aslam, Dean School of Languages as Director Research and Development.
Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir revealed that the work on the Pre Engineering Buildings at varsity’s permanent campus at Ganderbal was going on at brisk pace and the pile work was almost complete, adding that two more additional PEB blocks would be constructed, for which the approval has already been sought from Statutory Committees. He said the University will very soon shift the academic activities to the designated campus.
He informed the EC members about the newly launched integrated programmes in Science and Masters programme in comparative religion and prospective launching of B. Voc programmes in Management and Tourism Studies on Retail and Hospitality Management and Tourism and Hospitality Management. The admission to B. Voc programmes shall be initiated soon. He said the University is continuously monitoring the progress of all the departments.
Registrar, Prof. M Afzal Zargar while addressing the members said, the university is marching ahead in academics and infrastructure building. He said the capping on piles for raising the PEB structures at Ganderbal has also begun. Prof. Zargar apprised the members about various measures being taken by the university regarding up gradation of facilities.
Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir was felicitated by the EC members for being confirmed as the Vice-Chancellor of CUK. The Vice-Chancellor also thanked all the members of the Council who are likely to complete their term by the end of this year for their valuable contribution in the overall development of the university.
The EC later took several decisions about the academic and administrative affairs of the University.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelController of Examinations/I/c Finance Officer, Dr. Nazir Ahmad Gilkar, presented the vote of thanks.
VC authorizes each asst Prof to recommend books worth Rs 20,000 for purchase
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir today authorized the Assistant Professors, both substantive and those working on academic arrangements, to recommend purchase of books worth Rs 20,000 in order to prepare themselves for the next semester.
“These books have shall be purchased according to a format prescribed by the university and the ceiling would get higher if the concerned faculty member is able to justify the procurement of the books,” Prof. Mehraj ud Din said during an interaction with the assistant professors of the University.
Newly nominated Director Research and Development, Prof. Muhammad Aslam who is also, Dean School of Languages, Registrar, Prof. M Afzal Zargar, Controller of Examinations/I/c Finance Officer, Dr. Nazir Ahmad Gilkar were also present on the occasion.
CUK VC said the main aim and objective of holding the interaction was to receive inputs from the young faculty members for further improving the overall functioning of the university. He asked the faculty members to remain punctual and regular in their classes and remain available to the students. “The university is monitoring the working of the faculty members and a feedback mechanism has been devised wherein the students would gauge the performance of the teachers teaching them,” he said adding that the further avenues of the faculty members would also depend on the feedback.
He said the university would facilitate the participation of the faculty members in workshops and conference provided it doesn’t hamper the academic interests of the students.
Director Research and Development, Prof. Muhammad Aslam while speaking on the occasion said the university will ensure that quality research is undertaken by the research scholars as well as faculty members. “Strict monitoring would be done in case of research work,” he said, adding that the university would provide all the facilities to the researchers and faculty members for completing their research.
Registrar, Prof. M Afzal Zargar asked the assistant professors to contribute proactively towards the overall growth and development of the institution. He asked the faculty members to give their best to the students and make the varsity an institution par excellence.
Controller of Examinations/I/c Finance Officer, Dr. Nazir Ahmad Gilkar, discussed the issues pertaining to framing of question papers for the semester examinations. (KNS)