Jammu, Sept 17: Prof Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Secretary, University Grants Commission (UGC) made a maiden visit to the University of Jammu. Immediately after his arrival in Jammu University, he held interactions with the Prof Mohan PaulSingh Ishar, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, Deans of the various faculties, Senior Officers, Members of JUTA.
At the outset, the Vice Chancellor introduced the Deans of the various faculties, Senior Officers, Members of JUTA to the Secretary UGC and apprised him about various initiatives taken by the University in the last two to three years like implementation of semester system at Under Graduate Level and Choice Based Credit System at Post Graduation Level from the current academic session. Further, Prof Isher informed that various programs approved by the UGC like Special Assistance Programme (SAP) and innovative programs have been initiated in the University, besides, the achievements of the faculty and students were also highlighted. Speaking on the occasion, Secretary UGC said that there is no dearth of resources, the faculty should come forward and apply for various schemes/ programs offered by the UGC. The members of the JUTA also held interaction with Secretary and apprised him about the various issues being faced by the teaching fraternity. The Secretary gave a patient hearing to all their issues and assured to consider these appropriately. |
