Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 11: The Joint Committee meeting of University of Jammu and University of Kashmir was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Mohan Paul Singh Ishar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu.
Several items common to both the Universities were discussed in detail and a common line of action was evolved. The major items of agenda included the introduction of new Grading System of Evaluation in the Universities, formulation of Transfer Policy for the employees of the Offsite Campuses, establishment of School of Visual and performing Arts, Introduction of combined single paper examination system in the Undergraduate courses of the University, identification of new job and skill oriented short term courses.
Around 35 such new programmes were identified to be launched by the two Universities through their main campuses, Satellite Campuses and Colleges through formal and non formal medium.
The members also discussed several other far reaching policy issues relating to the functioning of the two Universities and the possibility of greater coordination and collaboration between the two Universities and the State Government for promoting the cause of higher education in the State.
The recommendations of the Joint Committee will be placed before the two University Councils for final approval, being the highest decision making bodies of the Universities
Prof. Mohan Paul Singh Ishar, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu thanked Prof Talat Ahmed, Vice-Chancellor Univerity of Kashmir, Mohd. Iqbal Khandey Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Finance and Financial Advisor Universities and Tanveer Jehan Commissioner Secretary Higher Education and Advisor Educational Universities, for their valuable suggestions and sought their continual support for taking the Universities to newer heights and excellence.
Among others Prof. Naresh Padha, Registrar, University of Jammu, Prof Syed Fayaz Ahmed, Registrar, University of Kashmir, Dr. Jatinder Khajuria, Joint Registrar( CDC) and Dr. Nissar Ahmed Mir, Deputy Registrar were also present.
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