Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 24: The first University Syndicate meeting and second Finance Committee meeting of Cluster University of Jammu was held here today under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor, Prof Anju Bhasin.
In the meeting, threadbare discussions were held on important academic, administrative and financial issues pertaining to the newly constituted university. Dr Jatinder Khajuria, Registrar, Cluster University of Jammu, presented before the house various agenda items for confirmation and consideration.
In her opening remarks, Prof Anju Bhasin highlighted various academic initiatives undertaken by the University to provide upgraded and innovative courses of study as per national suitability. She informed the house about various value added courses including self financing certificate and diploma courses that are in the pipeline and will insure employability and skill upgradation.
Arun Kumar Mehta, Principal Secretary and Financial Advisor to Universities, J&K Government, gave a patient hearing to the financial issues of the University and favoured early resolution of the same. Talat Pravez Rohella, Secretary Higher Education Department, J&K Government (Education Advisor Universities) J&K Government, emphasized that academic excellence leading to essential skills and critical knowledge necessary for employability should be encouraged and given preference. He further stressed upon holistic development of the students wherein their creative, academic and extracurricular efficiencies and talents are exposed and proper opportunities are provided to them.
Others, who attended the meeting, included Prof Poonam Dhawan, Dean Academic Affairs, Cluster University of Jammu, Prof Peerzada Mohd Yousuf, Dean Academic Affairs, Cluster University of Srinagar, Prof L K Mangotra, former Professor and Dean Sciences JU, Prof Fozia S Qaizi Professor of Mathematics, IUST Awantipora, Kashmir, Dean School of Engineering and Technology Cluster University of Srinagar, Dean Faculty of Science, Cluster University of Jammu, Dean Faculty of Arts, Cluster University of Jammu, Principal, GGM Science College, Principal, GCW Gandhi Nagar, Principal, Govt MAM College, Principal, Govt SPMR College of Commerce and Principal, Govt College of Education.
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