Alagappa, Manonmaniam Sundaranar varsities get Vice-Chancellors in-charge
Appointments have been made after the tenure of V-Cs of the varsities ended earlier this month; if found to be efficient, the arrangement will be extended to other State universities, says Higher Education Minister
The Vice-Chancellors (V-Cs) of Alagappa University and Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in Tamil Nadu have been appointed in-charge to ensure smooth functioning of the universities. This interim measure comes after the Convener Committee system, which has been in place for the last two years, led to administrative and academic bottlenecks.
Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan announced that senior professors from the respective universities were chosen for the role. J. Jeyakanthan from Alagappa University and S. Prabhakar from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University were appointed as V-Cs in-charge. The arrangement aims to continue university operations despite vacancies, focusing on convocations, financial approvals, and academic decisions.
The Convener Committee system will be reviewed by the syndicates of these universities in the coming month. The outcome could determine the future of university administration in the state. The issue has been subject to legal challenges, and the State government is seeking a permanent solution, possibly involving the University Grants Commission.
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