Forum suggests reforms in selection of VCs
The Hindu
‘The process must start three to four months prior to the creation of vacancy’
Arguing that “all is not well in the appointment of vice-chancellors in the State”, the Forum of Former Vice-chancellors of Karnataka (FVCK) has suggested that the process of selecting a successor to an incumbent VC should be commenced at least 3-4 months before the post becomes vacant. This helps in avoiding the vacuum that is currently affecting the smooth functioning of the universities, it argued.
FVCK President and former VC of University oF Mysore and KSOU, K.S. Rangappa, told reporters in Mysuru on Monday that the search-cum-selection committee should comprise distinguished academicians.
It is advisable not to include serving vice-chancellors in such committees because of their known obligation to the government of the day, the Forum felt.
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