Vice-Chancellor Dr Snehalata Deshmukh’s proposal to grant a two-year extension to M S Kambli as professor-cum-director of Institute of Distance Education was not fully accepted by the Mumbai University Management Council on Thursday. Instead, MC members decided to appoint Kambli as an Officer on Special Duty at IDE for one year till a suitable candidate is selected for the post. Thursday’s meeting had mentioned the V-C’s proposal to grant an extension-in-service to Kambli as IDE’s professor-cum-director for a period of two years. However, Kambli has already crossed the age of superannuation ie 60 years, on April 5, 1998. The proposal was amended and MC members were requested to consider the proposal for allowing Kambli as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) for a year from May 1. The V-C said the varsity will advertise and select a proper candidate for the post. Senate member Amarjit Singh Manhas had earlier written to Chancellor Dr P C Alexanderpointing out several instances of flouting rules in connection with Kambli’s proposed extension. Deshmukh did not wish to talk about the matter as the Management Council meetings are confidential. But sources admit that Kambli had been appointed as an OSD. Manhas said: “I am happy with the MC’s decision as it has ensured that deserving academicians have a chance to try for the director’s post whenever advertises for .”

Mumbai, Aug. 22: Students of the University of Mumbai soon choose from five declarations of intent, there is little time with Premiere institutions, including Canada, Russia and Pakistan, it opens opportunities for a series of educational and cultural exchange programs.

The management of the municipality of Mumbai University has sanctioned five broad statements of intent with the University College of Fraser Valley (Canada), Institute of Aviation in Moscow (MAY), Jamshoro Sindh (Pakistan), University of Yunnan (China) and the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCA) in Pune. “In addition to leeway for higher education and exchanges, it is an incentive for students who have a fascination and study abroad,” said the rector of the University AD Sawant.

According to the agreement with the University College of the Fraser Valley (Canada), the two institutions now cooperating in a number of areas, including the development of joint research projects, student exchanges, as well as the research and education and the exchange of personnel Publications of common interest.

“The development of joint programmes and joint academic activities Credential are an integral part of the agreement,” said a member of the University of Mumbai management. First areas of cooperation are also likely to cooperation with the British Columbia-President Regional Innovation, the Canada-India, the programme of post-colonial studies, studies of English and Canadian studies.

In addition, during an agreement with the Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI) will work to strengthen cooperation in scientific research and teaching, it is also to help both academic institutions a common programme , BSc graduates of the University of Mumbai, the situation for a ME / MTech degrees at the MAI. “The program is designed for students at the University of the licence for three years with courses in mathematics or physics, or physics and mathematics as subjects,” said the council member.

The agreement with the University of Sindh Jamshoro (Pakistan), is incompatible with the opportunity for students to Pakistan by the various exchange programs. During the University of Sindh allows administrators to the faculty of the University of Mumbai, and participation in research programmes and teaching assignments, members of the University may also Sindh in Mumbai for a time or full-time years of study and research. “The agreement is important because this university has been at the University of Mumbai before independence,” said a teacher.

Agreements with the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (Pune), the creation of two posts of professors in the Faculty caught in Mumbai University Faculty of Physics for a period of five years. “It will be a long way for the consolidation and strengthening of research in this area,” said the professor.

Another agreement between the University of Yunnan (China), Somaiya Vidyavihar, Mumbai University and the University Kalidas Sanskrit, which was adopted by the Council meeting will also allow the exchange of teachers and students, in addition to a programme of ‘Study in Sanskrit, Buddhism and science of comparative religion.

MUMBAI, Feb. 23: The Department of State has banned higher education, female students visit their homes male teachers. The mission follows a request unprecedented report, a teacher found guilty, sexually harassing a girl on the watch personnel Mumbai Kalina campus of the University.

City university, the reaction to the new order was mixed. “This is a ridiculous attitude by the state, as you can not run a global ban on the whole community of learning, because of a handful of teachers are bad. Take action against guilty , but not such generalizations unworkable, “said Amarjit Manhas, Member of the Senate Mumbai University.Professor Jeetendra Shah of VJTI common Manhas’. “Although I have yet to see the newsletter in our college is a tragedy, now that those rules should be made. Is the first sign of decline of religious master-pupil relationship, and the police is not a solution for the social problem, “said Shah.

But Principal Kadam ofBhavan DB’s College (Andheri), and supports the new rules. “The main guiding principles in the aforementioned circular - as the most important should be immediately after receiving a written request for a harassment complaint - that the increase in cases of molestations and colleges. That’s why I I sense it is correct to go a step More girls and the prohibition of visits by their teachers at home, “he said.

Main RT Sane by Ramnarain Ruia College agreed. “Although the circular is still to reach our school, I agree that students should be discouraged houses of their professors. Admit I do not mind my daughter, a teacher at home to study,” he said.

The vice-chancellor of the University of Mumbai, Dr Snehalata Deshmukh, also felt that students should be courageous enough to ask questions in class. “The power of the majority of teachers in the staff room, in order to dispel any doubts,” remarked.

Students, on the other hand, are rather amused. “Normally, it is chamcha only species that occur in institutions theirprofessors think they still exist in private and more brands and teachers are sometimes the benefits of these students, especially in the civil engineering and medical universities . in this bulletin is in the right direction “Says a girl student of Somaiya Medical College.An Sydenham FYBCom student at the University of Economy and Trade, Namrata Bhawnani, said that the ban on young people want their teacher, “places. “Normally, if such a regulation does On paper,” she says sceptical.

Talk to Express Line News, on Monday, Deputy Secretary (Higher Education) SB Chindarkar, said: “We had a discussion in this bulletin to all educational institutions in the state as we went to several complaints sexual harassment of various schools in the region. ”

On the question of how such a ban can be misuse of authority, Chindarkar (the newsletter focuses its signature), said the decision was made after extensive interviews with officials of education, vice-chancellor and vice-chancellor.

Some theother guidelines in the circular are more important than the need to take urgent measures, including on the smallest hint of more that the character of a teacher, and that the report should be sent, the joint director of higher education.

MUMBAI: The management of the town at the University of Mumbai last week, university autonomy recommended for the three colleges, for the first time in its history of 150 years.

The decision is made with the interest of several schools in the city, also of the view that autonomy can change the face of higher education. Some of them are even trying to find a consensus among its staff and management to adopt the model of autonomy.

The move is that the three institutions-HR College of Commerce, University Department für Wirtschafts-und Garware Institute of Career Development, the freedom of their own plans of study, course and examination model.

Although the idea of autonomy is over three decades (() 1974), Mumbai University passed statutes, in this context, December 2001.

Since then, several universities university autonomy, even if it means that financial institutions and cinema attendance is performed by the university.

“We will start a semester and the introduction of continuous internal evaluation. We are also a credit scheme for our courses compatible throughout the world. Should we link with foreign universities, students can appropriations to universities” , said HR-main Indu Shahani College.

Ruia College, Matunga attention to independence in 2001, he also has a team of college in the south, which had to autonomy. The application is still pending bcause technical difficulties, essential information ancient RT Sane.

St. Xavier’s College, Dhobi Talao It would also adopt the same model. After Mumbai in the statutes of the university, the university created the concept of its employees during the year 2004. But in August 2005, when the panel was a dialogue between his collaborators, for the majority, against the autonomous communities

BETHESDA, Md. — (BUSINESS WIRE) - July 27, 2005 - The Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation, a public-private partnership for development of new vaccines against tuberculosis, announced the appointment of Dr. Man Mohan Sharma, Mumbai, India, the Aeras Board of Directors. An eminent chemist, Dr. Sharma, who is Professor Emeritus at the eminence of Mumbai University Institute of Chemical Technology.

“We feel honored that Mr. Sharma Aeras join the Board of Directors,” said Chairman of the Board, Gordon R. Douglas. “He brings a deep understanding of industrial processes, a great help in the Aeras …

The Eye Bank Association of India has organised an awareness programme to encourage eye donation from August 24 to September 7. For details, contact on hotline 1919 or on 4922897.

Public speaking workshop

The Juhu Junior Chamber has organised a Public Speaking workshop for its members on August 29 and 30. The programme includes video counselling and all necessary subject related to a public speaking programme. For details, contact on 6246016/ 9624 or 8842238.

Swayamwara meet at Mulund

The Mulund Bhajana Samaj will conduct a swayamwara meet at 3 pm on August 30 at Vani Vidyalaya in Mulund (west). Those interested can register by calling on 5648840 between 7 and 8.30 pm.

Special postage stamp issued

The department of posts has issued a set of special postage stamps to pay homage to the martyrs on Independence Day. The set of two stamps will be available for sale at the Mumbai GPO.

Schoolboy missing

Schoolboy LaljiMathurdas Ahir (14) has been missing from 202, Sanghvi Tower, near Shree Krishna Complex, Vasai (W) since August 13. A missing complaint had been registered with the Manikpur police station, Vasai.A few days later the boy was sighted on a motorbike with an unknown person by a family friend, Shivlal, at the Ambadi Road area in Vasai. Before Shivlal could reach the boy, the man sped away with Ahir towards the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway.

Later, the boys’ parents were informed that Lalji was seen with an unknown person at Govandi following which they registered another complaint (kidnapping) with the Manikpur police station.

Information about Ahir may be passed on to the nearest police station or on phone nos. 912 326701, 912 322797 or 912 337229.

Govt go-ahead for SIES college

The state government has granted the South Indian Education Society permission to start a degree cpoege affiliated to the Mumbai University at Nerul, Navi Mumbai, said a press release. The SIES plans to start the course thisyear itself, and the classes will be conducted at a separate building in the college’s management complex at Nerul. The foundation stone for a new commerce building costing four crore was aid by the Sakatapuram Shankaracharya Sri Krishanand Teertha Mahaswami on Saturday, added the release.

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR) of Mumbai is one among the top 25 B-schools in India. The full-time courses offered by the Institute include Master in Management Studies and Post Graduate Programme in Management Studies. SIMSR also provides part- time courses in marketing, finance and human resource development, which are affiliated to the Mumbai University. There are also autonomous part-time diploma courses in personnel management and industrial relations, quality management, journalism and mass communication. It is currently putting together specific programmes like entrepreneurship management and programme for sales executives. SIMSR believes that the faculty of management institutes should come from the industry and students must take up local examples for case studies. Industry leaders are invited regularly to share their expertise. The well- stocked library at SIMSR has over 19,000 books.

Mumbai, Oct. 27: The Model United Nations (MUN), the conference, an education Reality Simulation of the United Nations, was marked down HR College of Commerce and Economics in Church Gate Friday.

More than 400 delegates and about 25 institutes of 120 countries will participate in the day-3-HR College Model United Nations Conference (HRMUN).

“A false, the conference NATIONS Nations so that the youth of today to cope with the crisis in a better way,” said Indu Shahani, Principal of the College of Human Resources.

At the opening meeting, the two American Consul General Michael Owen and Mumbai University Vice-Chancellor Vijay Khole insisted that MUN is a “mission of thinking and devote to studying how countries can work together to resolve Problems. ”

Over the next three days, foreign students on the roles of diplomats and participation in a meeting of the simulation of the inter-governmental organization.

The conference is organized by several organizations, such as the General Assembly, gay rights, and to discuss the illicit trade in small arms. A Security Council modeled history like the former League of Nations, on the events that led to World War II. “Compounding the fact that the International Court of Justice and a special ad hoc committee to Concentrera on the LTTE conflict in Sri Lanka.

However, one aspect of the HRMUN unique, the “global village”, was adopted on Thursday before the opening of the conference. Stands teams have had as regards the country of them, the portrait of the stable unique characteristics of the country they represent.

The last day of the HRMUN see, each committee to develop a specific resolution to their conflict, in turn, received at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York.

They are concerned about possible delays in the third year of results BCom, Mumbai University College calls for action
Mihika Basu

Mumbai, May 10: teachers and staff at the University of Mumbai understand that, as in previous years, the third year BCom results for the first half of the year 2007 review of late. And it is not without reason.

More than 40 professors from renowned universities like Chetna College (Bandra East), Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics (Church Gate), Chandibai Himatmal Mansukhani College (Ulhasnagar), KMC College (Khopoli), Lala Lajpat Rai College (Mahalaxmi) , Podar College (Matunga) and Mulund College of Commerce, were, among others, the delay in the evaluation process for students by the work did not start in time for the report on the medium Assessment Program.

Well, a book errant professors, the University of Mumbai, for the first time, the rules of last week, several higher education leaders to take action against teachers. Departmental questions are now launched against them.

Thursday was a meeting with representatives from 15 institutions of higher learning. “We have informed the higher education institutions of the irregularity and performance of the auditors. The problem lies in the fact that each year the number of students increases, and the number of teachers is decreasing. And if teachers do exist to their tasks, such as the University Exams lead, “says the University of Pro-Vice Chancellor AD Sawant.

He added: “Higher education institutions have promised to send teachers for the rest of the work, and we try our best to avoid delays.”

As the Maharashtra University Act, 1994, home assessment of teachers was the same year and evaluation available - all examiners must come together in one place, the documents - has been prescribed. In addition, the results must be published 30 days after the end of exams. Explain, if the results after 45 days, the University has to be a report to the Federal Chancellor to explain why.

“The Maharashtra University Act 1994 stipulates that the audit work is mandatory, and if not followed, it is also seen as guilty,” said the controller at the University of Mumbai Test J Prakash Wani.

As a result, their schools were invited to the implementation of departmental applications. Said Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics Main Kapse NS: “We have what we were to take the necessary measures, and presented a report, the Vice-Chancellor.”

University officials also reported that about 217 institutions of higher education within the jurisdiction of the University of Mumbai, which is empowered to BCom course. Out of them, nearly 117 institutions of higher education have no regular employees. Auditor appointed by the only institutions of higher education, human resources, and therefore the burden on 117 higher education institutions is also in them. And the auditor appointed, a large number of them have not turned on, so there’s no delay the whole process, “said Wani.

Officials have ruled out sick pay or extra work for the reasons that teachers do not. “The controllers are paid Rs 9-9.50 on a plea by paper and also their work, for colleges these days are required for the assessment, there is no reason to complain,” said an official .

In the meantime, the University has also excluded from three professors, doctors work to the examination of documents of the Unani medicine. “You delayed the process of fixing the final year of Unani medicine paper, because what we were deferring consideration,” informs an officer.