LG directs JU to strengthen faculty, filling up vacant posts

Jammu: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Monday directed Jammu University to start a drive for faculty strengthening, filling up the vacant Teaching / Non-Teaching posts as well as resolving the promotion related matters under Career Advancement Scheme in fast-track mode.
LG Sinha passed these directions while chairing 88th meeting of the University Council of the University of Jammu at Raj Bhavan, today.
The University Council deliberated on various matters of academic and administrative importance to further improve the overall functioning of the university.
The meeting accorded in-principal approval to various agenda items and proposals including adoption and inclusion of several provisions as per the guidelines and notifications of UGC and National Education Policy 2020.
LG directed the University for regular revision of curriculum and courses, besides introducing new courses in line with the emerging trends and needs of the modern-day world. “The University should also give dedicated focus to promotion of local languages and culture of the region,” he said.
LG also passed necessary directions to the university for streamlining the e-office and timely completion of ongoing projects.
On the occasion, members of the Council congratulated the Vice Chancellor and faculty members and staff of University of Jammu for attaining the coveted A++ Grade from NAAC with an exceptional CGPA score of 3.72. and becoming the only A++ University in J&K UT.
The University Council also discussed the success of Design Your Own Degree under-graduate programme.
Discussions were also held on streamlining the process of direct recruitments for various posts, onboarding of sports experts for effective implementation of Sports Policy of the University, Credit framework for Design Your Degree programme etc.