BHUTA makes fourth representation in three years for faculty representation in Syndicate under Associate Professor and Professor categories
The Bharathiar University Teachers’ Association is demanding that the university administration fill vacant Syndicate member positions for Professors and Associate Professors. Faculty members argue that these vacancies hinder the discussion of critical academic issues and administrative tasks.
Why it matters
Effective university governance is essential for faculty promotions and academic policy, and prolonged vacancies can lead to administrative stagnation.
Bharathiar University Teachers’ Association (BHUTA) has made its fourth representation over the past three years to the varsity administration seeking the filling of vacant Syndicate member positions under ‘Associate Professor’ and ‘Professor’ categories.
After the vacancies arose in 2023, the association had made two representations in the subsequent years, and two so far this year for filling the vacancies.
The Syndicate currently has three members from among academic experts nominated by the Chancellor, one university assistant professor nominated by rotation according to seniority, and five college secretaries nominated by the government.
There are apprehensions among the faculty that matters of academic importance do not get due importance in the agendas. For instance, the university is yet to address the long-pending issue of CAS (Career Advancement Scheme) interview for promotions to all eligible faculty members, BHUTA said.
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