CHANDIGARH:Panjab University, Chandigarh in its Syndicate meeting of the newly
constituted members, held here today, was addressed by Prof. Raj
Kumar, Vice-Chancellor. Citing the meeting an important one, in view
of forthcoming Senate Election and visit of NAAC team in 2022 for
which all efforts are being made to enhance the NAAC rating.
The Syndicate unanimously restricted all appointments in the
University till the Roster is made.
The Syndicate approved the recommendation of the Board of Finance.
The Syndicate discussed the issue regarding payment of Secretariat pay
to the ministerial and secretarial staff of the University. After
deliberations on the issue, it was resolved that this sensitive issue
be taken up with Punjab Govt. with an appeal for consideration of
re-starting the same to the employees.
The syndicate approved the extension of Prof. Nandita Singh,
Department of Education as Dean of International Students w.e.f.
15.11.2019 for a period of one year. However, Prof. Deepti Gupta,
Department of English & Cultural Studies will continue as Dean Alumni
Relation till next Syndicate.
The Syndicate approved the name Dr. Kamiksha Narda Sharma as Senior
Medical Officer w.e.f. 1.2.2016 with the benefit of increment on
re-designation as per the promotion policy of medical officer approved
by the Senate in its meeting dated 22.3.2014.
The Syndicate approved the recommendation of various cases for
appointment of compassionate ground
The Syndicate accepted the request received from Dr. Rakesh Kochhar,
Professor and Head Department Gastroenterology. PGIMER, Chandigarh for
institution of endowment medal in the name of Prof. Suman Kochhar for
which donation of Rs. 5 Lakh has been made by him.
The Syndicate approved the Memorandum of Understanding between
University Institute Pharmacy Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh
and Monash University, Malaysia to promote academic exchange program
between the two institutions for a period of 5 years.
The Syndicate approved the recommendation of the academic and
administrative committee for fee structure of NRI students for M.Sc
Forensic Science and Criminology.