The Centre, now affiliated to Annamalai varsity, has seven departments and 400 college students
The Centre, now affiliated to Annamalai varsity, has seven departments and 400 college students
The post-graduate extension centre in Villupuram, affiliated to Annamalai University, has constituted a committee to “look after the subject related to admission canvas”.
The committee members, comprising visitor lecturers, have been advised to scout in close by schools for potential college students to hitch the centre. The centre has seven departments and round 400 college students. Guest lecturers are upset at being made to run round when their job is to show college students.
The centre, beforehand hooked up to Tiruvalluvar University, was shifted to the erstwhile Dr. J. Jayalalithaa University, however was dismantled by the federal government final yr. The authorities affiliated the centre to Annamalai University and some surplus school members of Annamalai University have been shifted to the centre.
“The guest faculty have been told to get the names of students, parents’ address and phone numbers. This is the first time that such a scheme is being introduced. It is not the job of teachers to canvas for students,” stated V. Thangaraj, president of Tamil Nadu All UGC Qualified Guest Lecturers Association.
Just a few months in the past, the scholars had protested demanding fundamental facilities. Teachers right here stated that within the aftermath of the protest, the district administration organized for water to be provided by tankers. However, the centre has no non-teaching employees, sweeper or watchman.
A complete of 21 visitor lecturers have been working on the centre. “With the arrival of the staff from Annamalai University, there is pressure on us to resign. Two lecturers resigned, despite putting in several years of service,” a lecturer stated. The academics say the workload is heavy as most departments perform with only one or two academics. As a end result, they find yourself working all day. They are paid a wage of ₹20,000.
According to a lecturer, the centre lacks transport amenities, because of which college students stroll 3 km from the closest bus stand.
Mr. Thangaraj stated, “It is not a private university where guest lecturers can be sent to get students. Our job is to teach students. We condemn the act of pushing teachers to perform such tasks.”
Source: www.thehindu.com
