UGC Allows Universities to Hire Experts as Professors of Practice, Degree Not Mandatory
2 years, 4 months ago

UGC Allows Universities to Hire Experts as Professors of Practice, Degree Not Mandatory

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Universities and higher education institutions will soon be able to hire distinguished experts as faculty members under a new category for which formal academic qualification and publication requirements will not be mandatory. The decision was taken by the University Grants Commission in its 560th meeting last week and the scheme — “Professors of Practice” — is likely to be notified next month. A formal academic qualification is not considered essential for this position if they have exemplary professional practice in lieu,” read the guidelines, which are likely to come into effect from the upcoming academic session. The faculty members under the scheme will be engaged in three categories –Professors of Practice funded by industries, Professors of Practice engaged by HEIs from their own resources and Professors of Practice on honorary basis.

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UGC proposes major overhaul in recruitment of faculty, know what are new guidelines
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UGC proposes major overhaul in recruitment of faculty, know what are new guidelines

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In a significant move, the University Grants Commission has proposed a major overhaul in recruitment of Assistant Professors, and Vice Chancellors. According to new guidelines, Industry experts as well as senior professionals from public administration, public policy and public sector undertakings might soon be eligible for appointment as Vice Chancellors. Postgraduates can directly apply for entry-level positions in colleges The …

Draft guidelines on college faculty hiring, promotion proposes major changes
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Draft guidelines on college faculty hiring, promotion proposes major changes

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The University Grants Commission is shaking things up in higher education with its latest draft guidelines. Under the proposed changes, ME and MTech postgraduates with at least 55% marks can directly qualify for assistant professor positions without needing to clear the National Eligibility Test. CHANGES IN WHO CAN TEACH AS PER SUBJECT SPECIALISATION Another major update allows candidates with a …

NEP 2020: UGC receives over 4300 applications on Professor of Practice portal
1 year, 6 months ago

NEP 2020: UGC receives over 4300 applications on Professor of Practice portal

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Professors of Practice, a new category of college teachers proposed by the higher education regulator University Grants Commission, has received a lot of attention. A top commission official said that over 4,300 industry experts and professionals have applied to become Professors of Practice and at least 140 higher education institutions have expressed interest in inducting these experts. The commission had …

UGC to Form Committee to Monitor Faculty Appointments, Awarding of PhD Degrees
1 year, 7 months ago

UGC to Form Committee to Monitor Faculty Appointments, Awarding of PhD Degrees

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The University Grants Commission has decided to set up a committee that will evaluate faculty appointments as well as look into the awarding of PhDs at higher education institutions on a timely basis. Explaining more about the Committee, Kumar stated that the team will meet at regular intervals throughout the year to choose a few institutions, gather information on faculty …

Academics committee to monitor faculty appointments, awarding of PhD degrees: UGC
1 year, 7 months ago

Academics committee to monitor faculty appointments, awarding of PhD degrees: UGC

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NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission, on April 24, revised the criteria for faculty appointments and the awarding of PhD degree at higher education institutions. Considering the reports of violations of UGC Regulations on minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other academic staff, leading to concerns from various stakeholders, UGC formed a Committee to monitor the appointment of teachers …

Experts can now teach as professors: State govt
2 years ago

Experts can now teach as professors: State govt

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: To enable the students to learn from the experience of experts in professional fields, the state government has approved the implementation of ‘Professor of Practice’ policy, directed by the University Grants Commission’s. HT Image Accordingly, through a government resolution issued by the Higher and Technical Education Department on January 4, up to 10 % sanctioned posts have been reserved …

Professors of Practice: Varsities able to hire experts as 10% faculty, degree & publications not mandatory, says UGC
2 years, 3 months ago

Professors of Practice: Varsities able to hire experts as 10% faculty, degree & publications not mandatory, says UGC

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According to new guidelines notified by the University Grants Commission on Friday, experts from fields such as engineering, science, media, literature, entrepreneurship, social sciences, fine arts, civil services, and armed forces among others will be eligible to be hired under the category New Delhi: Universities and higher education institutions will now be able to hire distinguished experts as faculty members …

‘Professors of Practice’ to Develop, Design Courses and Curriculum, UGC Releases Guidelines
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Professors of Practice’ to Develop, Design Courses and Curriculum, UGC Releases Guidelines

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The University Grants Commission has urged universities and colleges to engage professors of practice according to the requirements and guidelines given by the UGC. The objective of UGC behind recruiting ‘Professors of Practice’ is “to develop courses and curriculum to meet the industry and societal needs and enable the HEIs to work with industry experts on joint research projects.” The …

UGC approves draft guidelines for engaging 'Professor of Practice'
2 years, 4 months ago

UGC approves draft guidelines for engaging 'Professor of Practice'

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, August 23 : The University Grant Commission has approved the draft guidelines for engaging 'Professor of Practice' in Universities and colleges, officials said on Tuesday. Latest Update: UGC issues guidelines for students enrolling under ODL, online mode courses UGC approves draft guidelines for engaging 'Professor of Practice' The decision came after the 560th meeting of the UGC and …

UGC approves draft guidelines for engaging 'Professor of Practice' in Universities, colleges
2 years, 4 months ago

UGC approves draft guidelines for engaging 'Professor of Practice' in Universities, colleges

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Highlights The decision came after 560th meeting of UGC & will be soon made public for feedback by stakeholders The decision was taken as a measure to promote the National Education Policy 2020 UGC Chairman said that the move will augment faculty resources in higher education institutions The University Grants Commission has approved the draft guidelines for engaging 'Professor of …

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