Srinagar, Sep 28: Cluster University of Srinagar convened its 7th Academic Council Meeting on Monday at Amar Singh College, Srinagar, to deliberate upon key academic initiatives, curriculum reforms, examination-related matters and the introduction of new academic programmes in emerging areas, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science.
The Academic Council appreciated and endorsed the University’s concerted efforts towards academic innovation, technological advancement, research promotion, skill development and enhancement of students’ employability.
The Council also approved several important academic proposals, including the draft constitution of the Abdul Ahad Azad Chair, provision of University Research Scholarships/Stipends to eligible Ph.D. scholars, and adoption of Statutes governing the B.Tech. programme.
At the outset, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mohammad Mobin, made a comprehensive presentation highlighting the major achievements and initiatives undertaken by the University during the preceding year.
The meeting was chaired by Prof. Mohammad Mobin, Vice Chancellor, Cluster University of Srinagar. It was attended by Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Kashmir; Prof. Shakeel Ahmad Ramshoo, Vice Chancellor, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora; Prof. K. S. Chandrasekar, Vice Chancellor, Cluster University of Jammu; Prof. Nisar Ahmad Khan, Department of Economics and former Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh; and Prof. Aasim Zaffer, Professor of Computer Sciences/Registrar, AMU, Aligarh.
The meeting was further attended by Prof. Seema Naz, Dean Academic Affairs; Prof. (Dr.) Wilayat Hussain Rizvi, Registrar; Prof. Khurshid Ahmad Mir, Controller of Examinations; Principals of constituent and affiliated colleges; and Deans of various Faculties of Cluster University of Srinagar. Prof. Ranvijay Singh, Controller of Examinations, and Deans of Faculties of Cluster University of Jammu also participated in the proceedings.
