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AMU off campus centers get President approval
Thursday, October 14, 2010 08:13:05 PM,
Special Correspondent
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Aligarh:
The Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul
Azis while addressing a press conference expressed happiness as it
is a moment of exultation for the entire AMU community as the
Visitor of Aligarh Muslim University has approved the amendments
/additions in the statutes of the University for the establishment
and maintenance of centres at Murshidabad (West Bengal) and
Malappuram (Kerala) as Institutions of the University.
Prof. Azis said that the Aligarh Muslim University is adding a
glorious chapter in its long history of serving the national
cause. The permission received from the Hon’ble President of India
in her capacity as the Visitor of the University has further
unlocked the potential of AMU. It is the greatest tribute our
nation is paying to the legendary contributions made by Sir Syed
Ahmad Khan for the promotion of education and scientific temper
among the people of India.
The Vice Chancellor said that the commencement of Aligarh Muslim
University Centres in Murshidabad (in West Bengal) and Malappuram
(in Kerala), indicating the birth of two Universities. These
centres will be under the absolute authority and control of AMU
Executive Council and Court. By 2020, when AMU will be celebrating
its Centenary as a Central University, these centres will be
full-fledged campuses with potential to become universities.
“On the occasion of 193rd Birth Anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad
Khan, I dedicate the two centres as a fitting tribute to the
founder of Aligarh Muslim University”, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis
declared.
He called upon the students, teachers and other staff to display
the vision and dynamism needed to achieve the goals. He urged the
AMU fraternity to come forward and support the establishment of
these two centres as world class centres for higher education,
research and training. He said that nation building was a mission
that everyone in AMU should carry forward.
Prof. Azis exhorted the AMU community to reaffirm its unflinching
commitment to the great ideals of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
He said that AMU got overwhelming response from the West Bengal
and Kerala governments as they provided land free of cost to the
Aligarh Muslim University for establishing these centres. He said
that several state governments including Assam, Haryana and
Rajasthan are also approaching the University to establish
centres.
The Visitor of the University has approved the
amendments/additions to the Statutes 6A, 6B, 8A, 14(1), 16(1),
17(2), 18(1), 27(1), 29(2), 35 and 36. The new amendment provides
for the Directors of the Centres be declared as the officers of
the University. Provision has been made for the appointment of
Coordinators of the Units of the Centres. These Coordinators will
also represent the University Court. The Directors of the Centres
would be eligible to represent on the Executive Council and
Academic Council. Further, the Executive Council has been
empowered to appoint the Controller of Examinations and Directors
of the Centres.
Directors of the Centres would be the members on the Selections
committee for the appointment of teachers of the respective
centres.
The amendments also provide for disciplinary jurisdiction of the
Directors of the Centres and the Coordinators of Units of the
Centres on the students of respective centres and units.
Sir Syed Day celebrations could not be planned because of the
threatening speeches made by some of the students associated with
Dharna.
The Vice Chancellor also held a consultative meeting with post
holders and senior students of various halls and all the students
have urged that Sir Syed Day be observed in a befitting manner.
Provosts have been given permission to organize the function
either in Dining Hall or in their central lawns taking care that
the resident members and the attached boarders all get food during
the dinner. Other categories of guests are not allowed.
Vice Chancellor felt happy that the students have promised proper
conduct of this historic celebration of Founder’s Day.
Considering the uneasiness in the context of Dharna, a meeting of
the Deans, Principals and Statutory Officers decided to drop the
public meeting and reception at Athletics Ground and Sir Syed
House. However, it was decided to hold a commemoration meeting at
Kennedy Hall. It was also resolved that the students should stay
at their respective Halls of residence after Sir Syed Dinner
without going out on the roads.
Last year many groups of students and outsiders were indulged in
activities contrary to the great traditions of AMU.
Quran Khwani, laying of Chadar and Sir Syed Exhibition will be
organized as usual.
AMU Vice Chancellor appealed to all staff, students and well
wishers of the University to maintain peace and law and order
befitting to the memory of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
In the light of on-going dharna in front of Vice Chancellor’s
lodge, Vice Chancellor expressed firm commitment that AMU students
Union will be restored and urged the students sitting on Dharna
and fast unto death to withdraw their agitation so that the
University academic and administrative environment is not
vitiated.
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