Panjab University in its Syndicate meeting held here today took up all the 24 agenda items.
At the outset Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University informed that in a move towards digitization, Tablet Computers will be provided to Syndicate members which will also save the usage of paper.
The Syndicate approved the benefit of Basic Pay +GP+DA to the daily wage employees appointed on DC rates after December 2008 in view of the legal opinion, pursuant to recommendation of the Board of Finance (BoF). The Syndicate approved the implementation of the proposal that an employee be allowed minimum pay scale of the post as and when he/she will completes 10 years of the service in the University.
The Syndicate approved the agenda items related to extensions in terms of various appointments of PU faculty.
The Syndicate approved contractual term of appointment of Ms. Navdeep Sharma, Programme Coordinator, NSS for the period of one year w.e.f. 1st July 2019 on the same terms and conditions.
The Syndicate extended the terms of Deans/Associate Deans namely Prof. Emanual Nahar, Dean Student Welfare(M), Prof. Neena Capalash, Dean Students Welfare (W) and Prof. Ranjan Kumar, Associate Dean Students Welfare beyond 31st May 2019 till the meeting of the Senate is convened. However, PU VC gave his strong reservation for recommending their names for the term beyond 31st May 2019.
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In the 2nd day of the National Workshop on “Leadership for Sustainable Environments” conducted by UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh and sponsored by Centre for Academic Leader and Education Management (CALEM), MHRD, Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh experts of different hues came together. Professor R.K. Sathpathi, Director, Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong deliberated on the ‘Meaning of Leaders, Today’ in the right of different political theories.
Professor M Rajivlochan, former Director of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Panjab University, Chandigarh shared his opinion and experiences on Quality of Leadership in Higher Education Institutes. His insights on managing conflicts within the departments were appreciated by the faculty who work amidst vulnerable situations in workplaces within the collegial administrative framework of academic institutions.
Skills and competencies of leadership can be learnt and must be learnt by a teacher because the teacher by default is a leader in the classroom and even in the community. Professor Harpreet Chhabra, Professor in Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh familiarized participants with hands-on-leadership.
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Centre for Industry Institute Partnership Programme (CIIPP) at Panjab University in collaboration with Punjab Biodiversity Board under the aegis of National Biodiversity Authority of India and Departments of Botany, Environment studies and Centre for Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, UIET organized one day event on spreading awareness about Biodiversity.
The theme of this event was “Our Biodiversity, Our Food , Our Health ”.
The event started at 06:00 am with the flag off from Panjab University by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Raj Kumar. Later , about 70 participants gathered at Sukhna lake for the awareness walk. At Sukhna Lake, Dr HS Dhillon, Tree Lover Society, Prof A.S Ahluwalis and Prof MC Sidhu from Department of Botany and Mr. Gurmohinder Singh from Punjab Biodiversity Board Chandigarh made everyone aware about the rich flora of Sukhna lake along with a walkathon by research scholars and faculty members of Panjab University. Prof A.S Ahluwalia, Secretary to Vice-Chancellor was the Chief Guest of the event. The Hony Director CIIPP, Prof Sanjeev Puri informed the gathering about the efforts being taken to sensitize the researchers about the responsible research needed to make sustainable growth.
The general public got very enthused and lauded the efforts being taken by Panjab University and making people aware about the importance of maintaining the biodiversity. The event ended with the pledge by the students and the general public to join hands to preserve the biodiversity through further sensitization.
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1. With a deep sense of sorrow, I may inform the honourable members of the Syndicate about the sad demise of
i) Sh. Ashutosh Kapila husband of Prof. Sunita Kapila, Chairperson, Dept. of Botany, on 11th May, 2019
(To pay homage to the departed soul, two minutes silence, all standing, may be observed).
2. I am pleased to inform the honourable members of the Syndicate that: (i) Dr. Kewal Krishan, Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Anthropology has been conferred the status of honorary member by the Board of Directors of the American Society of Forensic Podiatry (ASFP), Oregon, USA in recognition of his distinguished and outstanding contributions to the forensic podiatry (dealing with evidence related to human foot at the crime scene).
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Annual scholarships for Mass Communication students started by Prem Bhatia Memorial Trust.
Two students pursuing Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication from the School of Communication Studies, Panjab University have been awarded a scholarship of Rs 20,000 each by the Prem Bhatia Memorial Trust. The 24 year old trust has begun an annual scholarship on need cum merit basis.
The two students who have been selected by the academic committee of the department are Krishma, a final year student and Suraj Munjal, a first year student for the award of scholarship this year. Mr. Anand Bhatia, the president of the trust said, The trust is extremely happy to collaborate with the School of Communication Studies, to encourage the students to pursue dreams in the field of journalism.
The Prem Bhatia Memorial Trust was founded in 1995 in memory of the eminent journalist Prem Bhatia. The trust works for improvement of journalism standards in the country. Each year, the trust gives two awards, outstanding political reporting of the year and outstanding environmental reporting of the year, decided by independent juries, specially constituted for this purpose. This scholarship has been instituted by the trust to encourage budding journalists.
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Guru Ravidass Chair for Sant Sahitya Studies Panjab University, organized a two day national seminar on the topic “Sri Guru Nanak Dev: Bani, Philosophy and Contemporary Society on 27-28.05.2019 to commemorate the 550th Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The seminar was inaugurated by Prof. Shanker Ji Jha, DUI, Panjab University. He discusses that Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the first Sikh Guru and founder of the faith, should be commemorated with faith and knowledgeable articulations both in academia and social spaces. Dr. Subhash Sharma, Director Hindustan Cooper Ltd. highlights Guru Ji’s service to humanity without any self-interest. In the key Note address Prof. Gurmit Singh, former professor and Dean faculty of languages Guru Nanak Dev University and in Presidential Address Prof. Karamjit Singh, Registrar, Panjab University explained the role of Guru ji’s bani and philosophy in the making of secular and tolerant balanced Indian society. The first session was presided by Prof. Nandita and Prof. VK Alankar and Dr. Shiwani Sharma portrayed impact of the philosophy and teaching of Guru Nanak dev. The other speakers give their views are Prof. Gurmukh Singh, Prof. I.D. Gaur, Dr. Manjinder Singh, Dr Baljit Singh, Dr. Jasbir Singh,Dr.Avtar Singh and Dr Nirmal Singh.
The seminar was attended by the large no. of delegates and Chairperson of Guru Ravidas Chair, Prof. Gurpal Singh gave thanks to the guests and delegates.
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In a first of its kind meeting, the Panjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof Raj Kumar, today interacted with the Post-Doctoral Fellows (PDF) of the University from a cross-section of departments. The meeting is a part of the attempt to bring the PDF community of university together and work towards higher research goals and find ways of contributing to the university in a more constructive manner. PDF’s from different departments including University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development, Centre for Public Health, Anthropology, University Institute of Applied Management Sciences, University Business School, Botany, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences among others were present in the meeting.
The PDF’s shall be shortly hosting a seminar for PhD scholars of PU to apprise them about procedure and ideas to apply for Post-Doctorate through various agencies in India (under various schemes). The PDF’s shall also start a quarterly digital newsletter related to the research and academic activities of the Post-Doctoral fellows- a unique initiative to update the academic community of PU about the activities undertaken by all PDF’s.
It was suggested by the VC to dedicate a special volume of the research papers to PU PDF’s, to be released at the 550th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev ji.
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The concluding day of 7 days national workshop on qualitative research methods in social sciences organised by Centre for Academic Leadership & Education Management (CALEM), Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh focussed on the theoretical bases to qualitative research and phenomenology.
In first session Prof. S. Srinivas Rao, Chairperson, Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies, JNU, New Delhi focused on whether theory is a starting point or end point in qualitative research. He focused that in quantitative research is theory driven but in qualitative research one can explore beyond the known and can deliberate upon whether if the findings go with the existing theory or a new theoretical base emerges.
In second session Prof. Raj K. Gupta from Department of Education, Panjab University dwelled on using phenomenology in social sciences issues. She elaborated on the assumptions and steps for conducting phenomenology.
The session was followed by valedictory session, where Dr. Kuldeep Kaur, Program and CALEM co-coordinator presented the report of seven days of the workshop and participants also shared their experiences about the workshop.
The chief guest for valedictory session was Prof. Sardara Singh Johl, Chancellor, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. He emphasised the honesty and integrity to be most important in research both on part of researcher and respondent. Researcher should have latest knowledge of technology but should not be bound by it. He also suggested to provide training in research methods to researchers before they take up research. He shared his own experiences as a researcher and as teacher and emphasised the quality of research. He highlighted the misinterpretation of research results among researchers.
Earlier, Prof. Satvinderpal Kaur, Program Coordinator introduced the speakers of the day.
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Panjab University Senate considered all the agenda items in its meeting here today.
PU Senate gave felicitations to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Sh. Narendra Modi, for the next term of the NDA Government. It also gave felicitations for PU fellows Smt. Kirron Kher, Member of Parliament, Dr. Amar Singh, IAS (Retd.), Ludhiana, and former fellow Sh. Manish Tiwari for winning the Lok Sabha elections including PU Alumni Sh. Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Sh. Sukhbir Singh Badal.
PU Senate welcomed Dr. Paramjit Singh, Principal, Government College, Hoshiarpur for his first PU Senate Meeting and also congratulated Sh. D.P.S. Randhawa, for being elected as President, Bar Association, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.
PU Senate approved the extension of Prof. Shankarji Jha, Dean of University Instruction for another year w.e.f. 1.5.2019.
PU Senate approved the appointment of Prof. Deepti Gupta, Deptt of English and Cultural Studies as Dean Alumni Relations for a period of one year.
PU Senate, regarding roster of teaching position i.e. Assistant Professors, discussed the agenda item and it was resolved that on the basis of revised directions of UGC, a fresh roster be prepared and to be taken to the next Syndicate.
PU Senate gave further extension of one year w.e.f June 1, 2019 to Dr. Devinder Dhawan, Chief Medical Officer, Bhai Ghanaiya Ji Institute of Health, PU.
PU Senate also decided to prepare a comprehensive policy for all aided Colleges and the agenda be taken to the next Syndicate.
PU Senate approved the recommendations of Syndicate to rationalise the fee structure and other charges for courses offered in the University Teaching Departments and Regional Centre of Panjab University, Chandigarh for the session 2019-20. The proposed amount for the concessions have been enhanced for the session 2019-20 to Rs. 3,16,00,000/- as compared to Rs. 2,46,12,092/- for 2018-19.
Henceforth, the fee structure of the University shall be determined for the complete programme/course and not for each academic session.
As per the recommendations, there shall be no enhancement for the students in ongoing programme for the traditional courses and partially self-financed courses, informed Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, PU. However, for fresh students to traditional courses there shall be an enhancement of Rs. 500/- per annum and thereafter, in the subsequent years (2020-21 onwards), it shall be enhanced @ 5% to be rounded off to the next hundred. In addition, development of Rs. 500/- per annum shall also be charged from the students, he added.
For students seeking fresh admissions in the session 2019-20 for partially self-financed courses, there shall be enhancement of 7.5% (subject a ceiling of Rs. 7500/- p.a.) and thereafter, the fee for the subsequent years ( 2020-21 onwards) shall be enhanced @ 5% to be rounded off to next hundred. PU Senate approved for no enhancement in the fees of the following courses:- 1. (MBA) P.U.R.C. Ludhiana 2. UIAMS (all courses) 3. PU Constituent Colleges a. BCA b. PGDCA c. BA B.Com d. MA Punjabi(Sikhwala College, Sri Muktsar Sahib)
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I am pleased to inform the honourable members of the Senate that:
(i) Prof. Pam Rajput, Fellow has been invited by the U.N. Women – Multi Country Office, an agency of United Nations for Women, to serve as Advisor and be part of their Advisory Group to help shape their agenda, strategic vision and provide technical support to U.N. Women’s portfolio in four countries, i.e., India, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka, while actively playing an advocacy role at the level of national government.
(ii) Prof. Bhupinder Singh Bhoop, UIPS has recently been awarded with “Pharmaceutical Quality by design (QbD) Excellence Award” by M/s Shengjie Business Management & Consulting Co. Ltd., Shanghai, during a two-day Pharmaceutical Industry Internationalization Strategy Summit held on 16th-17th May 2019 in Shanghai, China.
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