The University of Madras has proposed a headship rotation system for heads of departments’ (HoD) appointments.
What’s it about? The University of Madras syndicate has approved a headship rotation system proposal for the 2023-24 academic year. It’ll replace the system by which heads of departments are appointed based on seniority. The proposal will soon head to Governor RN Ravi, the university’s chancellor, for approval.
- The new system will see HoDs hold posts on a rotation basis for a three-year term. The goal is to weed out internal conflicts and bring efficiency and transparency to the administration.
- Previously, the head of a department was a senior professor. With the career advancement scheme (CAS) implemented, the number of candidates increased and led to infighting among faculty.
Who said what? Vice-chancellor S Gowri said a majority of the teachers wanted the headship rotation in place. Former vice-chancellor P Suraisamy spoke in favour of the move as central universities followed the rotation system.
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