Academic council of Mangalore University approves autonomy to Alva’s College, Poornaprajna College, and Vivekananda College

The academic council, one of the decision-making bodies, of Mangalore University in its meeting on Wednesday decided to grant autonomy to three more degree colleges: Alva’s College, Moodbidri; Poornaprajna College, Udupi, and Vivekananda College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Puttur

The academic council, one of the decision-making bodies, of Mangalore University in its meeting on Wednesday decided to grant autonomy to three more degree colleges: Alva’s College, Moodbidri; Poornaprajna College, Udupi, and Vivekananda College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Puttur.

The council approved the observations/assessments made by the standing committee constituted by the university, on the applications of the colleges which sought autonomy. The committee in its three reports had recommended the autonomy.

Speaking on the matter, Acting Vice-Chancellor Jayaraj Ameen told the meeting that the recommendation of the council will be placed in the meeting of the syndicate, the top decision-making body of the university, on October 12. Later, based on the decision of the syndicate the proposal will be sent to the government for its decision.

Mr. Ameen said that the University Grants Commission (UGC) has already approved the grant of autonomy to the three colleges. The autonomy will be effective if the State government approved it.

Earlier, based on the recommendation of the university the government had granted autonomy to five colleges under the university: Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College, Ujire; School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya; St. Aloysius College; St. Agnes College, and St. Ann’s College, all in Mangaluru.

If the State government approved the autonomy for three more colleges then the number of autonomous colleges under the university will go up to eight.

The three reports of the standing committee said that the three colleges have adequate infrastructural facilities, library, staff, and financial resources at their disposal to offer courses as autonomous colleges. They have the capacity to raise additional funds for their development. The objectives of the colleges while seeking autonomy are good and relevant to the society. They have made adequate preparations to shoulder the responsibility as autonomous colleges. They have good track record of academic excellence.