Senate, More Autonomy in V-C Selection in Odisha Varsity Bill

INTRODUCTION of senate in public universities and more autonomy to the higher educational institutions in selection of vice-chancellors (V-Cs) and faculty members are key proposals in the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that was taken up for discussion in the Assembly on Wednesday.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Bhubaneswar

Under the proposed bill, the senate will be an authority of the university that will look into many aspects of the institution - starting from academics, resources and financial management to research.

The bill proposes to include a syndicate nominee in the selection committee in place of the state government nominee. The two others will be members nominated by UGC and by the Chancellor.