"Changes to universities law to pave way for bureaucrats' hiring as VCs" by Faiza Ilyas
 
Changes to universities law to pave way for bureaucrats' hiring as VCs

Changes to universities law to pave way for bureaucrats' hiring as VCs

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Faiza Ilyas

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The Sindh cabinet approved amendments to the Sindh Universities and Institutes Laws Act 2018, allowing senior bureaucrats with a Master's degree and four years of experience (BPS-21+) to serve as vice chancellors (VCs) in general universities, with PhDs remaining mandatory for engineering and some specialized institutions. The decision has sparked opposition from academic bodies like FAPUASA-Sindh and Karachi University Teachers’ Society, which argue that VCs should be eminent academicians with doctoral qualifications to ensure universities' academic and intellectual growth. Critics contend that appointing non-academic administrators undermines universities’ integrity and educational standards. The government aims to balance academic and administrative leadership in appointments while addressing concerns about inclusivity and qualifications.

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DAWN

Publication Date

12-5-2024

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13

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Business | Business Administration, Management, and Operations

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Sindh cabinet, universities law, vice chancellor (VC), bureaucrats, academic qualifications, PhD, Master's degree, FAPUASA-Sindh, academic integrity, educational standards

Changes to universities law to pave way for bureaucrats' hiring as VCs

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