Changes to universities law to pave way for bureaucrats' hiring as VCs
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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.
Publication Source
DAWN
Publication Date
12-5-2024
Pages
13
Disciplines
Business | Business Administration, Management, and Operations
Recommended Citation
Ilyas, Faiza. (2024, December 05). Changes to universities law to pave way for bureaucrats' hiring as VCs. DAWN, . 13. https://ir.iba.edu.pk/press-media/83
Keywords
Sindh cabinet, universities law, vice chancellor (VC), bureaucrats, academic qualifications, PhD, Master's degree, FAPUASA-Sindh, academic integrity, educational standards