VTU asks principals of engineering colleges to dedicate time slots for student interaction and grievance redressal
Visvesvaraya Technological University has mandated that affiliated engineering colleges designate specific time slots for student interaction and grievance redressal. Principals are required to maintain a log book of these interactions, which will be subject to inspection by the university.
Why it matters
This policy aims to improve institutional accountability and student support systems within the higher education sector in India.
The Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has issued a circular instructing principals of affiliated engineering colleges to dedicate time slots for student interaction and grievance redressal.
“Principals are asked to earmark and clearly display specific time slots during which students may meet the principal for discussion of their academic, administrative, or other genuine grievances. The designated time for student interaction shall be prominently displayed outside the principal’s chamber, so that students are aware of the appropriate time,” it is stated.
The colleges have been asked to maintain a grievance log book. In the log book, the principal must record the date, brief nature of the grievance/query, and the action taken or resolution provided, wherever applicable.
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