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Gangadhar Meher University

Sambalpur, Odisha

Management

Management

Gangadhar Meher College(Autonomous),Sambalpur has the following Committees to ensure the proper management of academic, financial and general administrative affaris.

  • Executive Committee
  • Academic Council
  • Board of Studies
  • Finance Committee

Executive Committee

The constitution of this committee is in accordance with the guidelines of UGC for Autonomous Colleges. The Executive Committee was reconstituted by the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Orissa in November, 2013 with the following functionaries for a period of two years. The present Executive Committee was constituted by the Notification No.HE FE.III COMM.126/13 27105 Dt.01.11.2013 with the following members.

Composition

Sl.No. Name & Designation Present Address Telephone No./ Mobile No.
1. Prof.S.P. Pati. Retd. Professor of Physics. Chairman, Executive Committee G.M. College (Autonomous) Sambalpur 9437158964
2. Dr. Raseswari Panigrahi, Retd.Prof. (O & G), V.S. Medical College, Burla Member, Executive Committee G.M. College (Autonomous) Sambalpur 9437052800
3. Sri Bijay Agrawal. Industrialist. Member, Executive Committee G.M. College (Autonomous) Sambalpur  9437050194
4. Sri Satish Patel, Reader in Physics  Member, Executive Committee G.M. College (Autonomous) Sambalpur 9437117655
5. Dr. P.K. Mishra, Retd. Reader in Physics Member, Executive Committee G.M. College (Autonomous) Sambalpur 9437218734
6. Prof. R.N. Sinha, Prof. of English Ranchi University UGC Nominee Member, Executive Committee G.M. College (Autonomous) Sambalpur 09430332660
7. Regional Director Of Education State Govt. Nominee Member, Executive Committee G.M. College (Autonomous) Sambalpur 986118905
8. Chairman, P.G. Council, Sambalpur University Burla. University Nominee Member, Executive Committee G.M. College (Autonomous) Sambalpur 9437126691
9. Principal, G.M. (A) College, Sambalpur  Ex- Officio Member Secretary,  Executive Committee G.M. College (Autonomous) Sambalpur 9777406313

Functions

The Executive Committee has the following powers :-
  • Fixation of the fees and other charges payable by the students of the college on the recommendations of the Finance Committee.
  • Instituting scholarships, fellowships , studentships, medals, prizes and certificates on the recommendations of the Academic Council.
  • Approving institution of new programms of study leading to degrees or diplomas.
  • Perform such other functions and institute committees, as may be necessary and deemed fit for the proper development and fulfillment of the objectives for which the college has been declared as autonomous.
 

Academic Council

The Academic Council (AC) is solely responsible for all academic matters such as framing of academic policy, approval of courses, regulations, syllabus etc.

Composition

1 The Principal ( Chairman )
2 All the Heads of Departments of the college.
3 Four teachers of the College representing different categories of teaching staff by rotatio on the basis of seniority of service in the college.
4 Not less than four experts from outside the college representing such areas as Industry, Commerce, Law, Education, Medicine, Engineering etc. to be nominated by the Executive Committee.
5 Three nominees of the university.
6 A faculty member nominated by the principal(member secretary)

Terms of Members

The term of the nominated members is of two years

Meeting

The Principal conveys meeting of the Academic Council at least once a year.

Functions

  • Scrutinize and approve the proposals with or without modification of the Boards of Studies with regards to courses of study , the academic regulations, curricula, syllabi and modifications there of, instructional and evaluation arrangements, methods, procedures relevant there to etc.,provided that where the Academic Council differs on any proposal, it will have a right to return the matter for consideration to the Board of Studies concerned or reject it, after giving reasons to do so.
  • Make regulations regarding the admission of students to different programs of study in the college.
  • Make regulations for sports, extra-curricular activities, proper maintenance and functioning of the playgrounds and hostels.
  • Recommend to the Executive Committee proposals for institution of new programms of study.
  • Recommend to the Executive Committee, institution of Scholarships, studentship fellowship, prizes and medals and to frame regulations for the award of the same.
  • Advise the Executive Committee on suggestions pertaining to academic affairs
  • Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Executive Committee

Board of Studies

The Board of Studies is the basic constituent of the academic system of this college. Its function includes, among others, making rules and regulations and syllabi for various courses, reviewing and up dating syllabi from time to time, introducing new courses of study, determining details of continuous assessment, recommending panels of examiners etc.

Composition

1 Head of the Department concerned Chairman
2. The entire faculty of each specialization. Member
3. Two experts in the subject from outside the college are nominated by the Academic Council. Member
4. One expert is nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from the panels of six, recommended by the College Principal. Member
5. One representative from industry/corporate section/allied area relating to placement. Member
6. One Post-Graduate meritorious alumnus is nominated by Principal. Member

The Chairman , Board of Studies may with the approval of the Principal of the college.
  • Co-opt experts from outside the college whenever special courses of studies are formulated.
  • Co-opt other members of staff of the same faculty.

Terms of Members

The term of the nominated members is for the period of two years

Meeting

The Principal of the college draws a schedule for meeting of the Board of Studies for different departments as and when necessary but at least once in a year.

Functions

The Board of Studies of the department in the college :-
  • Prepare syllabi for various courses keeping in view the objectives of the college interest of the stakeholders and the national as well as regional requirement for consideration and approval of the Academic Council.
  • Suggest methodology for innovative teaching and evaluation techniques.
  • Suggest panel of names to the Academic Council for appointment of examiners.
  • Co-ordinate research , teaching extension and other academic activities in the department/college.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee advises the Executive Committee and meets at least twice a year.

Composition

1 The Principal Chairman
2 One person is nominated by the Executive Committee of the college for a period of two years. Member
3 One senior-most teacher of the college is nominated in rotation by the Principal for two years. Member

Functions

The Finance Committee acts as an advisory body to the Executive Committee on,
  • The budget estimates relating to the grant received / receivable from UGC, State Govt. and other non-government sources and income from fees etc. collected for the activities to undertake the scheme of Autonomy.
  • Audited accounts for the above.