Visakhapatnam Date: From: T.Chitti Babu,E.No.8278 Security Guard (Time Scale) Security Unit Andhra University Visakhapatnam To The Registrar Andhra University Visakhapatnam Respected Sir, (Through Proper Channel) Sub:- Establishment -Non-Teaching Staff-Request for permission to attend attender duties from Security to Attender - Regarding. Ref:- I have been suffering from Visual problem since last seven year. *** *** *** I, T.Chitti Babu, Security Guard, E.No.8278, Department of Security Unit, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam wish to state the following. At present I, have been working in the Security Unit as a Security Guard, on Time-Scale benefit since last seven years. I, was suffering from VISUAL PROBLEM, according to this reason. I, facing inconvenience at night timings. Hence, I hereby request you to the honorable authorities to kindly permit me to attend, Attender duties from Security guard to Attender duties, anywhere in the University Department main campus Visakhapatnam. For which act of kindness, I, shall ever be grateful to you sir, Yours faithfully, T.Chitti Babu,E.No.8278 Security Guard (Time Scale) Security Unit,AU,VSP Note for orders: It is submitted that the tenure and office of Smt.K. Chairperson, Board of Studies in Physical Education(U.G.) and Chandrakala, Principal S.S.R. Govt. College of Physical Education, Gopannapalem, West Godavari Dist. is completed on 26-08-2014. The Senior Principal of A.U. affiliated colleges of Physical Education(U.G.) has to be nominated in her place as Chairman/Chairperson, Board of Studies in Physical Education(U.G.) The one year Bachelor of Physical Education course has been offering in six affiliated colleges of Andhra University in which S.S.R. Govt. College of Physical Education is the only Govt. College. The Andhra University has been offering Chairmanship to the Principal, S.S.R. Govt. College of Physical Education Gopannapalem, W.G. Dist. Since, it is only Govt. College in affiliated colleges of Physical Education offering B.P.Ed. & U.G.D.P.Ed. courses. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders, whether Smt.K. Chandarakala, Principal (FAC), S.S.R. Govt. College of Physical Education, Gopannapalem, W.G. Dist. may be nominated as Chairperson, Board of Studies in Physical Education(U.G.) until further orders. Supdt. A.R. D.R. D.A.A. Registrar V.C. Note for orders: It is submitted that the meeting of the Annual Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies held on 31-07-2014 in the Department of Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University and the Board considered the proposal of the Director, School of Distance Education for starting of New courses. The Board unanimously resolved to start the following new courses in School of Distance Education from the academic year 2014-2015. (i) P.G. Diploma in Financial Management (ii) P.G. Diploma in Marketing Management The Board further approved the eligibility criteria, examination pattern and the syllabus, duration of the course (One academic year) and medium of Instruction (English only). The Board permitted the candidates who have successfully completed P.D. diploma in Financial Management and P.G. Diploma in Marketing Management are eligible to seek admission into second year of 3-year M.B.A. Programme under Distance Mode and they are allowed to complete 2-year M.B.A. programme as per the Regulations that are in force. Submitted for orders whether the recommendations of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies to start (i) P.G. Diploma in Financial Management (ii) P.G. Diploma in Marketing Management from the academic year 2014-2015 and its syllabus, Regulations as per the proposal of the Director, School of Distance Education may be approved and later this may be placed before the Academic Senate for ratification. Supdt. A.R. D.R. D.A.A. Registrar V.C. Note for orders: Kind attention is invited to the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Studies in Theatre Arts held on 31-07-2014 is for kind perusal and orders. The Meeting of the Board of Studies in Theatre Arts has resolved to approve the Revised syllabus of Diploma in Acting and Diploma in Direction offered by the Department of Theatre Arts with effect from the admitted batch of 2015-2016. The Board of further resolved to approve the list of / Examiners for Diploma in Acting and Diploma in Direction courses and the Chairman, Board of Studies in Theatre Arts, Prof.P. Bobby Vardhan has forwarded the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Studies and requested to take action on the Minutes of the Meeting. Submitted for orders on the following points: a) To approve the list of paper setters/Examiners for Diploma in Acting and Diploma in Direction courses as recommended by the Board of Studies in Theatre Arts. b) The Revised syllabus of Diploma in Acting and Diploma in Direction with effect from the admitted batch of 2015-2016 as recommended by the Board of Studies in Theatre Arts may be placed before the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate for consideration and approval. Supdt. A.R. D.R. D.A.A. Registrar V.C. Note for orders: Kind attention is invited to the letter dated:12-08-2014 received from Mr.P. Madhusudhan , C & M D, RINL, Visakhapatnam for pursuing Ph.D. (Part-time) Programme in the Department of Commerce & Management Studies is for kind perusal and orders. Mr. P. Madhusudhan is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since May 1983 and wishes to pursue Ph.D.(Part-Time) programme in the Department of Commerce and Management Studies, Andhra University and requested Equivalency for this purpose. Prof.G. Satyanarayana, Chairman, Board of studies in Commerce and Management Studies, Department of Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University has verified the copies of the certificates submitted by Mr.P. Madhusudhan and recommended that the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Certificate of Membership is equivalent to M.B.A./M.Com. Degrees of our University for admission into Ph.D. (Part-time) programme. Submitted for orders whether the recommendations of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University that the certificate of membership issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is equivalent to M.B.A./M.Com. Degrees offered by Andhra University for the purpose of Admission into Ph.D. (Part-Time) Programme in Andhra university may be approved and relevant equivalency certificate may be issued to the candidate . Supdt. A.R. D.R. D.A.A. Registrar V.C. Note for orders: Kind attention is invited to the Statement of Expenditure of Joint Boards of Studies Meeting held on 31-07-2014 submitted by the Dean, Guest House, Andhra University is for kind perusal and orders. The Andhra University has conducted Annual Boards of Studies Meetings in all disciplines on 31-07-2014 and the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor delivered inaugural speech in connection with the Boards of Studies Meetings at Platinum Jubilee Guest House, Seminar Hall–II on 31-07-2014. The Dean, Guest House arranged refreshment for the members of the meeting on 31-07-2014 at the venue and the total expenditure incurred Rs. 6791/- (Six thousand seven hundred and ninety one only) towards refreshment. The Dean, Guest House requested to sanction Rs.6791/-(Six thousand seven hundred and ninety one only) and meeting the expenditure from the funds of Andhra University Platinum Jubilee Guest House for the year 2014-2015. Submitted for orders whether the statement of expenditure of Rs.6791/- (Six thousand seven hundred and ninety one only) incurred for refreshments in connection with the inauguration of Annual Boards of Studies Meetings may be approved and meeting the expenditure from the funds of Andhra University, Platinum Jubilee Guest House for the year 2014-2015. Supdt. A.R. D.R. F.O. D.A.A. Registrar V.C. Note for orders: Kind attention is invited to the Statement of Expenditure of Joint Boards of Studies Meeting held on 31-07-2014 submitted by the Dean, Guest House, Andhra University is for kind perusal and orders. The Andhra University has conducted Annual Boards of Studies Meetings in all disciplines on 31-07-2014 and the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor delivered inaugural speech in connection with the Boards of Studies Meetings at Platinum Jubilee Guest House, Seminar Hall –II on 31-07-2014. The Dean, Guest House arranged refreshment for the members of the meeting on 31-07-2014 at the venue and the total expenditure incurred Rs. 6791/- (Six thousand seven hundred and ninety one only) towards refreshment. The Dean, Guest House requested to sanction Rs.6791/-(Six thousand seven hundred and ninety one only) and meeting the expenditure from the funds of Andhra University Platinum Jubilee Guest House for the year 2014-2015. Submitted for orders whether the statement of expenditure of Rs.6791/-/(Six thousand seven hundred and ninety one only) incurred for refreshments in connection with the inauguration of Annual Boards of Studies Meetings may be approved and meeting the expenditure from the funds of Andhra University, Platinum Jubilee Guest House for the year 2014-2015. Note for orders: Andhra University has conducted Annual Boards of Studies Meetings in Engineering, Science & Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Arts, Commerce and Management Studies and Law courses on 31-07-2014 at respective departments. The University has invited all external members of Boards of Studies in all discipline for Boards meetings on 31-07-2014. Many external members of various faculties are attended the Boards meetings on 31-07-2014 and accommodated in Andhra University Guest Houses. The Honourable Vice-Chancellor has directed the Dean Guest House of Andhra University to accommodate the external members in Andhra University Guest Houses on free of cost. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders to treat the accommodation of external members who have accommodated in A.U. Guest Houses free of cost and relevant proceedings may be issued to the Dean Guest House for office record. Supdt. A.R. D.R. D.A.A. Registrar V.C. Note for orders: Kind Attention is invited to the letter dated: 30-07-2014 received from Mr.S. Vara Prasad Babu, Student of Master of Information Systems from Australian Catholic University for pursuing Ph.D. programme in Andhra University is for kind perusal and orders. The candidate Mr. S. Vara Prasad Babu has passed Master of Information Systems course from Austrlian Catholic University and wishes to pursue Ph.D. programme in Andhra University and requested Equivalency to his degree Master of Information Systems awarded by Australian Catholic University on par with M.Tech. Degree in Computer Science / Information Systems from Andhra University. It is submitted for orders whether the copies of the certificates submitted by the candidate may be forwarded to the Chairman, Board of Studies in Computer Science & Systems Engineering, Andhra University for remarks on the equivalency of Master of Information Systems Degree awarded by Australian Catholic University as equivalent to M.Tech. Degree in Computer Science Systems/Information Systems offered by Andhra University for the purpose of Higher Course of Study in Andhra University. Supdt. A.R. D.R. D.A.A. Note for orders: 1. Kind Attention is invited to the letter dated:31-07-2014 received from Prof.R. Satya Raju, Principal and Chairman, Board of Studies in Yoga & Consciousness, Andhra University for approval of the Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Studies in Yoga and Consciousness held on 3107-2014 is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Meeting of the Board of Studies in Yoga & Consciousness held on 3107-2014 in the Department of Yoga and Consciousness and resolved to restructure the syllabi of one year P.G. Diploma in Yoga, according to Semester system with effect from the admitted batch of 2014-2015. 3. The Department of Yoga & Consciousness has been offering one P.G. Diploma in Yoga under Year end pattern since it was started and the present Board of Studies recommends to offer this Diploma under semester pattern with from the admitted batch of 2014-2015 with allocation of 80 Marks for Theory and 20 Marks for sessionals instead of year end pattern. 4. The Chairman, Board of studies in Yoga & Consciousness has forwarded the copy of the syllabus(Hard & Soft Copies) of one-year P.G. Dipoma in Yoga and request the University authorities to approve the same from the admitted batch of 2014-2015. 5. Submitted for orders whether the Re-Structured syllabus of One-year P.G. Diploma in Yoga with Semester pattern(two semesters) with effect from the admitted batch of 2014-2015 with 80+20 pattern as recommended by the Board of studies in Yoga & Consciousness may be approved and the 80+20 pattern for M.A. Yoga & Consciousness course with effect from the admitted batch of 2014-2015 may also be approved. Supdt. V.C. A.R. D.R. D.A.A. Registrar Submitted: 1) It is submitted that the Hon’ble Vice-chancellor has permitted Legal section to conduct Annual Boards of Studies meeting in Engineering, Science & Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Arts & Commerces and Law courses on 31-07-2014. 2) Last year (2013-2014) the University has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakhs fifty thousand) towards T.A & D.A for all external members and contingency amount to all the Chairmen, Boards of Studies. 3) In view of the above it is submitted for orders on the following points: a) To sanction an amount of Rs.2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakhs fifty thousand) towards T.A & D.A for all external members and contingency amount to all the Chairmen, Boards of Studies for the Academic year 2014-15. b) To authorize the superintendent A VI section to draw an amount of Rs.2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakhs fifty thousand) and disburs to all the external members and Boards of Studies. Supdt V.C A.R. D.R F.O D.A.A R Note for orders: Kind Attention is invited to the letters dated:16-6-2014 received from the Regional Director, National Council for Teacher Education(NCTE), Southern Regional Committee, Bangalore for providing relevant information on the complaints received by their office is for kind perusal and orders. Mr. P. Revathi Reddy, Regional Director, NCTE, Bangalore has stated that their office has received two complaints from P.S.N. Murthy, Advocate, Anakapalli and Mr. B. Dharmarao, Visakhapatnam on the admission M.Ed. course and appointment of faculty in the Department of Education and requested relevant information from Andhra University at an early date. Submitted for orders whether the copy of the letters along with enclosures may be forwarded to the Director, Directorate of Admissions, Principal I/c of I.A.S.E. and Superintendent of S II Section for information and later the copies of information may be forwarded to the Regional Director, NCTE, Bangalore. Supdt. A.R. Note for orders: D.R. D.A.A. Registrar Kind Attention is invited to the letter dated: 16-06-2014 received from the Director, School of Distance Education, Andhra University regarding to approve the syllabus of M.Ed. course offered by School of Distance Education from the academic year 2013-2014 is for kind perusal and orders. The Andhra University has constituted a Committee with the following faculty of Andhra University to discuss and finalise the M.Ed. course to offer through School of Distance Education, Andhra University from the academic year 2013-2014. 1. Prof. A.V. Prasada Rao, Rector, A.U., 2. Prof. L.D. Sudhakara Babu, Dean, Academic Affairs, A.U. 3. Prof. R. Ranganathan, Chairman, Board of studies in Education(P.G.), A.U. 4. Prof. T. Nirmala Jyothi, Course coordinator, School of Distance Education, A.U. 5. Prof. N.L. Narasimha Rao, Director, School of Distance Education, A.U. & Convenor of the meeting. The Committee at its meeting held on 28-03-2013 resolved to approve the Regulations of M.Ed. Course to be offered through School of Distance Education from the academic year 2013-2014. The School of Distance Education is following M.Ed. syllabus(Regular) to the students of School of Distance Education and the course is offering in 2 academic sessions and theory for 80 marks and 20 marks for internal assessment. The Academic Senate at its meeting held on 28-03-2013 has approved 20 marks for internal assessment in all P.G. programmes offered by School of Distance Education, Andhra University. The Director, School of Distance Education has submitted syllabus of M.Ed. course followed by the School of Distance Education along with model question papers and request to approve the same. Submitted for orders, whether the syllabus along with model question papers of M.Ed. course being offered by the School of Distance Education from the academic year 2013-2014 as submitted by the Director, S.D.E., A.U. may be approved and later the same may be communicated to the concerned sections. Supdt. A.R. D.R. D.A.A. Registrar V.C. Note for orders: Kind Attention is invited to the letter dated: 17-06-2014 received from Prof. V. Rajya Lakshmi, Chairperson, Board of studies in Law, Dr.B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam from relieving her from the duties of Chairmanship, Board of studies in Law is for kind perusa and orders. Prof.V. Rajya Lakshmi, Department of Law has been nominated as Chairperson, Board of studies in Law, Andhra University for a period of 3 years with effect from personnel 01-04-2013 to 31-03-2016. She has stated that due to her constraints, she requested to relieve her from the position of Chairperson of Board of studies in Law. Submitted for orders on the request of Prof.V. Rajya Lakshmi, Chairperson, Board of studies in Law, Dr.B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University. Supdt. A.R. D.R. D.A.A. Registrar V.C. Note for orders: Kind Attention is invited to the proposal dated: 12-06-2014 received from Prof.T. Nirmala Jyothi, Chairperson, Board of studies in Education(U.G.), Andhra University regarding approval of the proposal for reconstitution of the Board of studies in Education (U.G.) is for kind perusal and orders. The tenure and office of the Board of Studies in Education (U.G.) is going to be expired on 26-06-2014 and the Chairperson, Board of studies in Education (U.G.) as per the guidelines of the Andhra University submitted the following list of names for consideration and approval for reconstitution of the Board of studies in Education (U.G.) for a period of 3 years. LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE BAORD OF STUDIES IN EDUCATION(U.G.) S.No. Name Designation 1. Prof. T.Nirmala Jyothi, Professor of Education, School of Distance Education, A.U., Vsp. 2. Prof. T. Sivaratnam Reddy, Principal, IASE, S.V. University, Tirupathi Sri A. Ranga Rao, Principal, Gurajada COE, Ambedkar University, Srikakulam Prof.N. Venkata Rao, Det. Of Education, A.U., Vsp. Dr. R. Siva Prasad, Principal (I/c), IASE, A.U., Vsp. Dr. M. Jagan Mohan, Principal, DSN COE,Ankapalle, Vsp. Sri D. Bhaskar Rao, Senior faculty in Mathematics, Sir CRR College of Education, Eluru, W.G. Smt. K. Subhashini, Principal, M.R. COE, VZM Smt. P.A. Amala, Principal, S.V. COE, Payakaraopeta, Vsp Dr. Ch. Satya Rao, Principal, Gayatri COE, VZM. Fr. P. Prabhakar, Principal, St.Mary’s Centunary College of Education, Vsp. Sri IHGN Prasad, Principal, SGS Govt.IASE, Innispeta, Rajahmundry, East Godavari Prof.G.Latchannam, Chairman, Board of studies in Education(PG), Dept. of Education, A.U., Vsp. Director of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. Director of School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Chairperson, Board of studies in Education(U.G.) Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Ec-Officio Member Ex-Officio Member Ex-Officio Member Submitted for orders whether, the above list of names for reconstitution of the Board of studies in Education(U.G.) as recommended by the Chairperson, Board of studies in Education (U.G.) may be approved for a period of 3 years and later the same may be communicated to the all the members of the Board of Studies. Supdt. A.R. D.R. D.A.A. Registrar V.C. Note for orders: 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated:10-04-2014 received from the Principal, A.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Visakhapatnam for reconstitution of “Institutional Ethics Committee for Research on Human Volunteers in Andhra University” with new members is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Principal, A.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences has stated that “Institutional Ethics Committee for Research on Human Volunteers” has constituted in Andhra University on 04-05-2009 and has been functioning from last five years. The Committee gave permission to 60 Research Projects, however most of the members are retired and some of the members wish to retire from the committee. 3. Further, the Government of India in the year 2013 given new guidelines which insists that every ethics committee has to be registered with the Government of India and the Institutional Ethics committee is an essential asset for any institutions to check and balance and weighs the benefit to risks and works for progrsess of research. 4. The Principal requested to re-constitute the “Institutional Committee for Research and Human Voluteers in Andhra Univeristy with the following members: S. No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Dr.D.Venkata Rao, Retired Principal, A.U. College of Engineering, Retired Professor, A.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, A.U., Vsp-530 003. Residential Address: MIG-61, Lawsons Bay Colony, Vsp-530 017. Prof. J. Vijaya Ratna, A.U. College of Pharmaeitucal Sciences, A.U., Vsp-530 003. Prof P.Rajeswara Rao, A.U. College of Pharmaeitucal Sciences, A.U., Vsp-530 003. Prof. K.V. Ramana Murthy, A.U. College of Pharmaeitucal Sciences, A.U., Vsp-530 003. Prof.Y.Prabhakarao Rao, Department of Zoology, A.U., Vsp530 003. Dr. K. Eswar Kumar, A.U. College of Pharmaeitucal Sciences, A.U., Vsp-530 003. Dr. V. Lakshmi Kalpana, Department of Human Genetics, A.U., Vsp-530 003. Dr. K.S.N. Murthy, Chief Medical Officer, A.U. Health Centre, A.U., Vsp-530 003 Dr.A. Mythili, Associate Professor, Andhra Medical College & Senior Civil Surgeon, King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam530 003. Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Convenor and basic medical Scientist Member Secretary Basic Medical Scientists Basic medical scientists Basic medical scientists Clinicians Clinicians 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Prof. Nirmala, Department of Law, A.U., Vsp-530 003. Dr.K. Vishweswara Rao, Social Scientist, Dept. of Social Work, A.U., Vsp-530 003 Sri M.N. Aditya, President, Santasramam, Waltair, Vsp. Prof. K.R. Rajani, Department of Philosophy, A.U., Vsp-530 003 Dr.R. Chinna Reddy, Department of Physical Education, A.U., Vsp-530 003 Legal Expert Social Scientist Chief of NonGovernmental Organization Philosopher or Ethicist Lay Person community from 4. Submitted for orders whether the “Institutional Ethics Committee for Research on Human Volunteers in Andhra University” with the above members as suggested by the Principal. A.U. College of Pharmaeitucal Sciences, Visakhapatnam for a period of 5 years may be approved and later the same may be communicated to the Convenor, Board of Research Studies, Andhra University and also to the above members of the Committee. Supdt. A.R. D.R. D.A.A. Registrar V.C. Note for orders: The meeting of the Board of studies in Fine Arts with local members held on 21-04-2014 has resolved to offer 2-year Master of Fine Arts course under semester pattern with effect from the academic year 2014-2015. The Academic Senate at its meeting held on 27-03-2014 has approved the proposal of the Board of studies in Fine Arts to offer 2-year M.F.A course in the Department of Fine Arts, Andhra University from the Academic year 2014-2015. In view of the above it is submitted for orders whether the Chairman, Board of studies in Fine Arts may be asked to submit Regulation, Scheme of Instruction / Examination and syllabus of 2-year M.F.A. course for taking necessary further action. In this regard a draft addressed to the Chairman, Board of studies in Fine Arts is put up below for approval. Supdt. A.R. D.R. Note for orders: Kind attention is invited to the letter dated:26-02-2014 received from programme co-ordinator of CSSTEAP courses, Dehradun for awarding M.Tech degree in Remote Sensing & GIS Programme to the participant of Ms.Rushanka Pramod Amrutkar belongs to 2011-12 batch is for kind perusal and orders. The programme co-ordinator of the CSSTEAP courses has stated that the original copy of the letter along with evaluation reports and D.D. for Rs.20,000/- dated: 03-02-2014 have been forwaded to the address of the Dean, Academic Affairs, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam for awarding M.Tech. degree, but the copy of the letter, reports and demand draft have not received by the office of the Dean, Academic Affairs and the D.D. also has not credited in D.D. cell of Andhra University so far. The above matter has been intimated to the programme co-ordinator of CSSTEAP courses and he has stated that a letter from Andhra University be forwarded to the office of the CSSTEAP, Dehradun after that they will ask the concerned bank for duplicate Demand Draft. In view of the above, a draft letter addressed to the Programme co-ordinator of CSSTEAP courses, Dehradun is put up below for approval. Supdt. A.R. D.R. D.A.A Note for orders: It is submitted that the Academic Senate of Andhra University at its meeting held on 27-03-2014 as resolved to approve the proposal of the Chairman, Board of studies in Journalism & Mass Communication to start 2-year M.S.(Communication and Media Studies) as Self finance course with an intake of 30 students from the academic year/admitted batch of 2014-2015 in the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication. The Chairman, Board of studies in Journalism & Mass Communication, Andhra University has submitted the scheme of examination and Regulation of 2year M.S.(Communication and Media Studies) course and requested to communicate to the Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University to notify in AUCET-2014 Examinations. In view of the above it is submitted for orders to communicate the above matter to the Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University for taking further action, if so a draft proceedings of the Vice-Chancellor is placed below for approval. Supdt. A.R. Note for orders: D.R. D.A.A. Registrar V.C. Kind attention is invited to the letter to the proposal dated: 15-03-2014 received from Prof.D. Prabhakarao, Principal and Chairman, Board of studies in Yoga & Consciousness, Andhra University for reconstitution of the Board of studies in Yoga & Consciousness is for kind perusal and orders. The tenure and the office of the present Board of studies in Yoga & Consciousness will be completed on 06-12-2014, but the Chairman, Board of Studies has forwarded the following list of names for inclusion in the present Board of studies which is going to be completed on 06-12-2014. 1 Principal, Chairman College of Arts & Commerce, A.U. 2 Prof. K. Rama Krishna Rao, Member Former Vice-Chancellor, A.U. No.35, Daspalla Hills, Viskhapatnam. 3 Prof.P. Nirmala Devi, Member Director, Department of Yoga & Consciousness, A.U. 4 Prof. Gayatri Devi, Member Department of Sanskrit, A.U. 5 Prof. M. Syam Babu, Member Director, Department of Physical Edudcation, A.U. 6 Dr. K. Ramesh Babu, Member Assistant Professor, Department of Yoga & Consciousness, A.U. 7 Prof.Girishwar Misra, Member Mahatma Gandhi Hindi University, Wardha 8 Dr.H.R. Nagendra, Member Vice-Chancellor, SVYASA University, Bangalore. 9 Prof. Sangeetha Menon Member National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore 10 Member Dr.K.M. Tirupathi, Deputy Director, Centre for Yoga, Malaviya Banaras Hindu University, Banaras, U.P. 11 Bhavan, Member Prof.S.K. Kiran Kumar, Department of studies in Psychology, Mysore University. 12 Member Prof.D. Venkata Rao, Correspondent, Yoga Consciousness Trust, Bheemili, Vsp 13 Former Principal, Andhra Medical University, Rishikonda, Visakhapatnam. 14 Member Dr.C.V. Rao, College, GITAM Prof. M. Venkata Reddy, Member Govt. Vemena Yoga Researach Institute, Secunderabad-26 Prof.M. Syam Babu, Director, Department of Physical Edudcation, Dr.K. Ramesh Babu, Department of Yoga & Consciousness, Dr.C.V. Rao, Former Principal, Andhra Medical College and Prof. M. Venkata Reddy, Govt. Vemena Yoga Researach Institute, Secunderabad-26 are already members of the present Board of studies in Yoga & Consciousness and remaining 9 names from the above list to be considered. As per statue, there should be 15 members in every Board of studies included external members and Student representative, But the Chairman, previously has forwarded 9 names including external members which are approved by the University. On the advice of Prof.K. Rama Krishna Rao, Former, Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University, Prof. P. Nirmala Devi, Chairperson, Faculty of Yoga & Consciousness and Director of Yoga & Consciousness has requested to consider and appoint Prof. K. Rama Krishna Rao, Former Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University, Dr.H.R. Nagendra, Vice Chancellor, SVYASA University, Bangalore, Prof. Sangeetha Menon, Bangalore, Dr.K.M. Tripathi, and Prof.S.K. Kiran Kumar as members for the Residuary period of Board of studies in Yoga & Consciousness. In view of the above it is submitted for orders on the request of Prof.P. Nirmala Devi, Chairman, Faculty of Yoga & Consciousness on para no. Supdt. A.R. D.R. D.A.A. Registrar V.C. Note for orders: Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 20-02-2014 received from the Secretary, Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad for the following benefits to the Disabled students, as demanded by the National Platform for Rights of Disabled is for kind perusal and orders. (i) Exemption for payment of all types of fee to the disabled students. (ii) Providing ramps in the buildings. (iii) Payment of fellowship to all disabled students those persuing Ph.D. (iv) Filling up of backlog posts reserved for disabled. (v) Introduction of vocational courses to the disabled. The Secretary, A.P. State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad has requested Registrar of Andhra University to take necessary action on the above points with the approval of statutory bodies of Andhra University. In view of the above, it is submitted for order whether the above mentioned 5 points as demanded by National Platform for Rights of Disabled may be placed before the Executive Council of Andhra University for consideration and approval, if so a draft E.C. Item is put up below for approval. Supdt. A.R. D.R. C.E. D.A.A. Registrar Note for orders: Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 03-02-2014 received from Prof.K. Rajani, Head of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies and Member, Academic Senate of Andhra University regarding to approval of Introduction of “Human Values and Practical Ethics” in all disciplines of U.G. & P.G. courses offered by Andhra University is for kind perusal and orders. Prof. K. Rajani, Head of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies and Member, Academic Senate of Andhra University has submitted the syllabi of papers of Human Values and Practical Ethics for all U.G. & P.G. courses offered by Andhra University and request to approve the same. The Standing committee of the Academic Senate at its meeting held on 26-02-2014 has resolved to discuss the issue, syllabus of Human Values of Practical Ethics proposed by Prof.K. Rajani by convening a meeting with all the faculty members of the University. The Registrar proposed a meeting with all Faculty Chairmen on 14-03-2014 at 3.30p.m. at E.C. Hall, Andhra University to finalise the syllabi, Regulation and teaching faculty of the Human Values papers. Submitted for orders whether a meeting may be conducted on 14-03-2014 at 3.30p.m. at E.C. Hall, Andhra University to finalise the syllabi, Regulation and teaching faculty of the Human Values papers and a draft meeting notice is placed below for your approval. Supdt. A.R. D.R. D.A.A. Registrar Note for orders: Kind attention is invited to the proposal dated: 12-03-2014 received from Prof.D.V.R. Murthy, Chairman, Board of studies in Journalism & Mass Communication, Andhra University for reconstitution of the Board of studies in Journalism & Mass Communcation for a period of 3 years is for kind perusal and orders. The tenure of the Board of studies in Journalsim & Mass Communication is going to be completed on 14-03-2014 by efflux of time and the Chairman, Board of studies in consulatation with the Head of the Department has forwarded the following list of names for consideration and approval . 1. Prof. D.V.R. Murthy Chairman Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, A.U. 2. Prf. P. Bobby Vardhan, Member Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, A.U. 3. Dr. Challa Ramakrishna, Member Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, A.U. 4. Prof. N.L. Narasimha Rao, Member School of Distance Education, A.U. 5. Prof. K. Visweswara Rao Member Department of Social Work 6. Prof. Sunil Kanta Behara, Member Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Berhampur University, Bhnja Bihar, Berhampur, Orissa. 7. Prof. V. Sathi Reddy, Member Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, P.S. Telugu University, Public Gardens, Hyderabad. 8. Mr.G.S. Subramanyam, Bureau Chief, The Hindu, Visakhapatnam. Member 9. Member Dr. K. Madhusudhan, All India Radio, Visakhapatnam. 10. Member Mr.G. Harish, Student member.MJMC(II Semester) As per statue there should be fifteen member in every Board of studies included external members and Student representative, But the Chairman, has forwarded 10 names including Student representative and external members. It is submitted for orders whether the proposal for reconstitution of the Board of studies in Journalism & Mass Communication as forwarded by the Chairman, Board of studies in consulatation with the Head of the Department may be approved for a period of 3 years and later the same may be communicated to all the members of the Board of studies. Supdt. A.R. D.R. D.A.A. V.C. Note for orders: It is submitted that the Credit Based Grading System has been introduced during the academic year 2007-2008 in all P.G. Arts, Commerce, Science, Pharmacy and Engineering courses in Andhra University. The Standing Committee of the Academic Senate at its meeting held on 2602-2014 has resolved to review the existing Grading System by constituting Committee with the Chairmen, Faculties of different disciplines, the Dean Academic Affairs as Convenor and the Vice-Chancellor as Chairman of the committee. In view of the above, a committee may be constituted with the Faculty Chairmen to review the existing Credit Based Grading System and the list of Faculty Chairmen of various faculties is furnished below: 11. Prof. G.S.N. Raju, Vice-Chancellor 12. Prof.E.A. Narayana, Rector 13. Prof. K. Rama Mohana Rao, Registrar, 14. Prof.K. Vaisakh, Dean, Academic Affairs, 15. Prof.D.S. Prakasa Rao, Chairman, Faculty of Law. 16. Prof. P. S. Avadhani, Chairman, Faculty of Engineering. 17. Prof. M. Sundara Rao, Chairman, Faculty of Arts. 18. Prof. P. Hrushikesava Rao, Chairman, Faculty of Commerce & Mgt. Studies. 19. Prof.V. Veeraiah, Chairman, Faculty of Science. 20. Prof. V. Ramesh, Chairman, Faculty of Fine Arts 21. Prof.M. Jaya Dev, Chairman, Faculty of Oriental Learning. 22. Prof.P. Nirmala Devi, Chairman, Faculty of Yoga & Consciousness, 23. Prof. Nimma Venkata Rao, Chairman, Faculty of Education. 14 Prof.N. Vijaya Ratnam,, Chairman, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 15 Prof. S. V. Naidu, Chairman, Faculty of Chemical Engineering 16 Prof. M. Syam Babu, Faculty of Physical Education. 17 Dr. K. Samrajya Lakshmi (Special Invitee) Controller of Examinations It is submitted for orders to select Faculty Chairmen from the above list of names for committee and date and time may be ordered for conducting the meeting. Date of the meeting: Time of the meeting: Supdt. A.R D.R D.A.A. V.C. Note for orders: Kind attention is invited to the proposal dated: 04-03-2014 received from Prof.J.Vijaya Kumari, Chairperson, Board of studies in Library and Information Science, Andhra University for reconstitution of the Board of studies for a period of 3 years is for kind perusal and orders. The Chairperson, has forwarded the following list of names for reconstitution of the Board o studies in Library and Information Science for a period of 3 years Sl.No. Name of the Professor Dr.J. Vijaya Kumari, 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Department of Library & Information Science, A.U. Dr.C. Sasikala, Department of Library & Information Science, A.U. Dr. K. Somasekhara Rao, Department of Library & Information Science, A.U. Dr.G. Valasayya, Department of Library & Information Science, A.U. Mr.V. Dhana Raju, Department of Library & Information Science, A.U. Prof. V. Chandrasekhara Rao, Department of Library & Information Science, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad. Prof.I. Chandraiah, Department of Library & Information Science, S.V. University, Tirupathi. Dr.Ch. Lakshmi Kumari (Industry) Manager, Central Library, Technical Training, Institute, Chairperson, BOS Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Visakhapatnam Stell Plant, Visakhapatnam. Dr.V. Vijaya Sudha(Industry), Scientist – E, Naval Scientific & Technological Laboratories, Visakhapatnam. Dr.G. Nagaratna Mani(Local Subject Expert), Librarian, GITAM University, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam. Librarian, Dr.V.S.K.Krishna Library, A.U., Visakhapatnam. Mr.H. Kiran Kumar, Student, MLISc(II Semester) Department of Library & Information Science, A.U. 9. 10. 11. 12. Member Member Member Member As per statue, there should be 15 members in every Board of studies including external and student Representative, but the Chairperson has recommended only 12 members including external and Student Representative. It is submitted for orders whether the proposal for reconstitution of the Board of studies in Library & Information Science as forwarded by the Chairperson, Board of studies in consultation with the Head of the Department may be approved for a period of 3 years and later the same may be communicated to all the members of the Board of studies. Supdt. A.R. D.R. D.A.A. V.C. Note for orders: Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 21-12-2013 received from the Principal, Meher Degree College, New Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam regarding issue of Provisional Certificate to the candidate Mr.P.N.V. Siva Satyanarayana, Student of B.Sc. Degree course is for kind perusal and orders. The candidate Mr.P.N.V. Siva Satyanarayana has studied 1st year B.Sc. (Mathematics, Electroncs and Computer Science) Degree course under Semester Pattern from D.N.R. College (Autonomous), Bhimavaram, West Godavari District. Later he discontinued his studies and joined Meher Degree College, Visakhapatnam and passed 2nd and 3rd B.Sc. Degree course with same group under year-end pattern. The Candidate received 2nd and 3rd year Marks statements only from the University and the University didn’t forward candidate’s Provisional Certificate so far due to the ambiguity in the classification of marks of 1st year, as the candidate has passed the 1st year Examination under Semester pattern. The Chairman, Board of Studies in Mathematics (U.G.), Andhra University has recommended previously to the one of the candidate Ms. Geeta Kumari, who has passed B.Sc. under semester pattern and later taken admission in School of Distance Education, i.e., the average marks of all subjects in B.Sc. 1st year passed under semester pattern may be taken into consideration for classification. In view of the above it is submitted for orders, whether the same recommendations of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Mathematics(U.G.) may be applied to the candidate Mr. P.N.V. Siva Satyanarayana for classification of marks and issue Provisional Certificate to the candidate and the same recommendations of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Mathematics(U.G.) may also be applied in similiar cases coming in Examination sections for classification. Supdt. A.R.(Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. V.C. NOTE: Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 12-02-2014 received from the Chairman, ANIL NEERUKONDA EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY, Sangivalasa, Visakhapatnam to offer 2-year M.B.A. (Hospital Administration) course in the place of Master of Hospital Administration course from the Academic year 2014-2015 is for kind perusal and orders. The Andhra University has permitted M/s Anil Neerukonda Educational Society, Visakhapatnam to offer 2-year Master of Hospital Administration course from the Academic year 2010-2011 and the syllabus, Regulation and Scheme of Instruction/Examination of the course already by the Adhoc Board of Studies constituted for this course and also Academic Senate of Andhra University. Due to some reasons the Anil Neeukonda Educational Society, Visakhapatnam has not offered this course from the Academic year 2010-2011 and again requested permission from Andhra University to offer this course by modifying the nomineclature of the course as 2-year M.B.A. (Hospital Administration) from the Academic year 2014-2015. In view of the above it is submitted for orders on the following points: a) To permit the M/s Anil Neerukonda Educational Society, Visakhapatnam to offer 2-year M.B.A. Hospital Administration course from the academic year 2014-2015 in the place of 2-year Master of Hospital Administration. b) To permit the Board of studies in Commerce and Management Studies to look after the issues of 2-year M.B.A. Hospital Administration course instead of Adhoc Board of studies of this course. c) To permit the Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University to initiate the Process of admission into this course from the academic year 2014-2015. Supdt. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. Registrar V.C. NOTE: Kind attention is invited to the proposal dated: 10-01-2014 received from Prof.M. Adinarayana, Chairman, Board of studies in Fine Arts, Andhra University for reconstitution of the Board in Fine Arts for a period of 3 years is for kind perusal and orders. The tenure and office of the Board of studies in Fine Arts has been expired on 10-01-2014 by efflux of time and the Chairman, Board of studies in Fine Arts has forwarded the following list of names for consideration of the Board of studies in Fine Arts. Sl.No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Name Designation Prof. M.Adinarayana, Departament of Fine Arts, A.U. Prof. V. Ramesh, Departament of Fine Arts, A.U. Sri Ravi Shankar Patnaik, Associate Professor, Departament of Fine Arts, A.U. Sri.B.M.Das, Associate Professor, Departament of Fine Arts, A.U. Sri Srinivas Sistla, Associate Professor and HOD Departament of Fine Arts, A.U. Sri T. Sudhakar Reddy, Associate Professor(Retd.) Kalagramam, Kapuluppada(post) Visakhapatnam. Dr.R.H.Kulkarni, Principal, College of Fine Arts, CKP, Bangalore. Sri Vijaya Bagodi, Faculty, Department of Graphics, Faculty of Fine Arts, MSU, Baroda Sri Ajay Kumar, Shritakalam, Kumarapuram Junction, Medical College Post, Tiruvanantapuram-695011 Sri John Thomas Kovoor, Assist Professor, Department of Visual Arts, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur-302004 Mr.P. Srinivas,(Student Representative) III Painting Specialization, Department of Fine Arts, A.U. Chairman, BOS Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member As per statute, there should be 15 members in each and every Board of studies including external members and student representative and also Chairman, pass board. There is no Board of studies in Fine Arts in U.G. courses. It is submitted for orders whether the proposal for reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Fine Arts as forwarded by the Chairman, Board of studies in Fine Arts in consultation with the Head of the Department of Fine Arts may be approved for a period of 3 years and later the same may be communicated to all the members of the Board of studies after approval. Supdt. V.C. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. NOTE: Kind attention is invited to the application dated: 16-01-2014 received from Mr.P.Chinna Venkata Subbaiah, AIR Electrical Officer, India Navy for equivalency of his degree in Diploma in Electrical Engineering awarded by Naval AIR technical School, Cochin for the purpose of employment after his retirement is for kind perusal and orders. The candidate Mr.P. Chinna Venkata Subbaiah has passed Diploma in Electrial Engineering from Naval AIR Technical School, Cochin and the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Government of A.P., Hyderabad has considered the course as equivalent to Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering awarded by A.P. Technical Education Board, Hyderabad. The Ministry of Education and social Welfare and Ministry of Education and Culture has recognized the four year Diploma in Electrical Engineering awarded by Naval AIR Technical School,Cochin with ten years of service in professional experience in Navy as equivalent to a degree in Engieering in respective discipline for selection of posts and services under Central /State Governemnts. In view of the above it is submitted for orders whether the copies of the certificates of Diploma in Electrical Engineering awarded by Naval AIR technical School, Cochin may be forwarded to the Chairman, Board of studies in Electrical Engineering for remarks whether, the Diplama in Electrical Engineering with ten years of professional experience in Indian Navy treated as equivalent to four year degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering of Andhra University for the purpose of employment in Central/State Governements, if so a draft letter is addressed to the Chairman, Board of studies in Electrical Engineering, Andhra University for approval. Supdt. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. List of files operating by L II (7) seat 1. Nomination of Chairmen/Chairpersons of the following branches : (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) (xiii) (xiv) (xv) (xvi) Anthropology Economics English Hindi History & Archaeology Human Resources Management(H.R.M.) Philosophy & Religious Studies Plitics & Public Administration Psychology & Parasychology Sanskrit Social Work Sociology Telugu Music Women’s Studies Centre for Exclusive & Inclusive Policy 2. Nomination of Chairmen/Chairpersons of the above 16 branches : R. 3. Re-Constitution of the Boards of Studies for above 16 branches: 4. Maintenance of syllabus of above 16 branches. 5. Maintenance of RTI. List of files operating by L II (3) seat 1. Nomination of Chairmen/Chairpersons of the following branches : (i) Commerce & Management studies (ii) Law (iii) Library & Informaton Science (iv) Fine Arts (v) Education(P.G.) (vi) Education(U.G.) (vii) Physical Education(P.G.) (viii) Physical Education(U.G.) (ix) Theatre Arts (x) Yoga & Consciousness (xi) Jounalism and Mass Communicaton (xii) Linguistics 2. Re-Constitution of the Boards of Studies for above 12 branches: 3. Maintenance of syllabus of above 12 branches 4. Conducting of Annual Boards of studies Meetings in Arts, Commerce, Law, Engineering & Science & Technology. 5. Conducting of Meetings of Standing Committee of the Academic Senate. 6. Maintenance of CSSTEAP & IIRS courses in five branches. (i) Remote Sensing & GIS(CSSTEAP) (ii) Remote Sensing & GIS(IIRS) (iii) Satellite Communications (iv) Satellite Meteorology (v) Space & Atmospheric Science 7. Maintenance of Equivalency of P.G. programmes (Arts, Commerce, Law, Engineering & Science & Technology). 8. Maintenance of RTI. 9. Nomination of Convenors/Members of Common Entrance Tests conducted by Andhra University as per the instructions of APSCHE, Hyderabad. 10. Appointment /Nomination of Director & Associate Directors of Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University. NEW COURSES INTRODUCED AFTER JUNE 2011 1. M.B.A. (Banking & Financial Services) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. M.B.A. (Hospital Administration) in the School of Distance Education M.A. Yoga & Consciousness M.Tech. (VLSI Design) in the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering. M.Pharm. (Pharmacy practice) in the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences. P.G. Diploma on Mineral Exploration and Resource Evaluation in the Department of Geology. NOTE: Kind attention is invited to the revised proposal received from the Chairman, Board of studies in Commerce & Management studies for reconstitution of the Board of studies in Commerce & Management studies is for kind perusal and orders. The tenure and office of the Board of studies in Commerce & Management studies has been expired on by efflux of time and the chairman, Board of studies has been submitted a proposal with 31 members and the proposal has been objected due to the large numbers against to the norms and again the chairman, Board of studies has submitted fresh proposal with the following names for consideration. Sl.No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Names Designation Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao Chairman Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp Prof. D. Prabhakara Rao, Principal, Member A.U. College of Arts & Commerce Prof. K. Ramamohana Rao, Member Registrar, A.U., Vsp. Prof. R. Satya Raju, Member Head of the Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof. G. Satyanarayana, Member Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof. G. Sudarasana Rao Member Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof.D.M. Sheeba Rani Member Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof.P. Veni Member Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof.K. Sambasiva Rao Member Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. 10. Prof. N.Sambasiva Rao Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof. P. Hrushikeswara Rao, Chairman, Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies, School of Distance Education, A.U., Dr. P. Sarabandhi, Director, Pydah College, Visakhapatnam. Dr.N. Chinta Rao, Director, M.B.A. Department, Sri Y.N. College, Narasapur. Shri A. Chandra Sekhar, Chartered Accountant, Visakhapatnam. Shri. P. Madhusudhan, Director-Finance, RINL Vizag Steel, Vsp. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Member Member Member Member Member As per statute there should be 15 members in every Board of studies including Student Representatives and chairman, pass board. The chairman, Board of studies in Commerce & Management studies has proposed the above 15 names and not proposed student representative and Chairman, pass board of commerce. It s submitted for order whether the proposal for reconstitution of the Board of studies in Commerce & Management studies as submitted by the chairman, Board of studies in Commerce & Management Studies may be approved for a period of 3 years and later the same may be communicated to all the members of the Board of studies after approval. Supdt. V.C. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. R. NOTE: Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 30-11-2013 received from Mr.S. Shine student of B.Tech, Mechanical Engieering course, I.A.S.E., Deemed University, Rajasthan for equivalency of his degree with the Andhra University, B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering for the purpose of Registration as Engineer in Qatar Ministry (UPDA) is for kind perusal and orders. The candidate Mr.S. Shine has passed B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering course, I.A.S.E., Deemed University, Rajasthan and working as Engineer in Doha Qatar. As per Supreme Council of Higher Education, Qatar all the Engineers have to be Registered with Qatar Ministry and the Ministry of Qatar is only accepting degrees from 61 selected Universities from India. The candidate further stated that the Andhra University is listed in the 61 Universities from India and requested to issue equivalency to his degree awarded by I.A.S.E., Deemed University, Rajasthan. The Andhra University is awarding equivalency to the students who have completed their degrees from other state Universities and which are recognized by UGC, DEC and A.I.U. for the purpose of Higher course of study in Andhra University and affiliated colleges. The I.A.S.E., Deemed University, Rajasthan is in the list of Deemed Universities recognized by the UGC. Submitted for orders: (a) Whether a copy of the syllabus of the B.Tech. Mechanicall Engieering course, I.A.S.E., Deemed University, Rajasthan may be sent to the Chairman, Board of studies in Mechanical Engineering for remarks and later the issue of equivalency may be decided according to the remarkd of the Chairman. Specific orders are requested on the request of the candidate, since Andhra University issuing equivalency for the purpose of Higher course of study in A.U., affiliated colleges only. (b) A.R.(Aca.) Registrar D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. NOTE: Kind attention is invited to the letters received from Ms.Sarnam Singh, Programme coordinator for CSSTEAP courses, Dehradun for awarading M. Tech. degrees to the following participants is for kind perusal and orders. 1. Ms. Binita Pathak, 2008-2009 batch, M.Tech. Space and Atmospheric Sciene, Viva-voce examination held on 05-04-2013 and passed in Distinction, Project Report: An investigation of columnar and vertical aerosol properties using MICROTOPS II sunphotometer and mocro pulse Lidar over Dibrugarh. 2. Mr. Gayantha Roshana Loku Kodikara, 2010-2011 M.Tech. Remote Sensing & G.I.S. Course, Viva-voce examination held on 03-05-2013 and passed in Distinction, Project Report: Compositional characterization of morphological features on the moon: Insights from imaging spectrometry. 3. Mr.L.E. Joseph, 2008-2009 batch, M.Tech Satellite Meteorology and Global Climate, Viva-voce examination held on 16-04-2013 and passed in Distinction, Project Report: Nowcasting Mesoscale Convective Systems during the Indian Pre-Monsoon seasons using Satellite data. The programme coordinator of CSSTEAP courses has stated that the above three participants have successfully completed all formalities and submitted project reports and the reports have been evaluated by subject experts and the experts recommended to award M.Tech. degrees. The above three participants have remitted Rs. 10,000/-(Ten thousand only) each towards course fee. Submitted for orders whether the M.Tech. degrees to the above three participants as per the request of the programme coordinator, CSSTEAP may be considered and approved, since all formalities have been completed by the participants. A.R.(Aca.) NOTE: D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. V.C. Kind attention is invited to the proposal dated:09-12-2013 received from Prof.M. Madhusudhana Rao, Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University for reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies is for kind perusal and orders. The tenure of the Board of studies in Commerce & Management Studies has been expired on ___________ by efflux of time and the Chairman, Board of studies in consultation with the Head of the Department of Commerce & Management Studies has forwarded the following list of names for reconstitution of the Board of studies for a period of 3 years. Sl.No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Names Designation Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao Chairman Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp Prof. D. Prabhakara Rao, Principal, Member A.U. College of Arts & Commerce Prof. K. Ramamohana Rao, Member Registrar, A.U., Vsp. Prof. R. Satya Raju, Member Head of the Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof. G. Satyanarayana, Member Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof. G. Sudarasana Rao Member Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof.D.M. Sheeba Rani Member Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof.P. Veni Member Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof.K. Sambasiva Rao Member Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof.V. Krishna Mohan Member Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof. N.Sambasiva Rao Member Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof.C. V. Kannaji Rao Member Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof.N. Rajyalakshmi Member Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. Prof.P. Viswanadham, Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof. R. Madhusudhana Raju, Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof.A. Narasimha Rao, Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof. I.V. R.L. Narasimha Rao, Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof.M. Sandhya Sridevi, Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof. B. Mohan Venkataram, Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof.J. Ravi Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof.N. Kishore Babu Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Shri N. Krishna Prasad, Associate Professor Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Dr. M. Sarada Devi, Associate Professor Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Dr. M. Uma Devi, Associate Professor Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Dr. P. Venkateswaralu, Associate Professor Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp. Prof. D. Lalitha Rani, Placement Officer, Department of Commerce & Management Studies, A.U., Vsp Prof. P. Hrushikeswara Rao, Chairman, Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies, School of Distance Education, A.U., Dr. P. Sarabandhi, Director, Pydah College, Visakhapatnam. Dr.N. Chinta Rao, Director, Sri Y.N. College, Narasapur. Shri A. Chandra Sekhar, C.A., Visakhapatnam. Shri. P. Madhusudhan, Director-Finance, RINL Vizag Steel, Vsp. Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Submitted for orders whether the above list of names forwarded by the Chairman Board of studies in Commerce & Management studies for reconstitution of the Board may be approved for a period of 3 years and later the same may be communicated to all members of the Board of studies. A.R.(Aca.) Registrar D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. NOTE: It is submitted that the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing(IIRS) and CSSTEAP, Dehradun have been offering 5 M.Tech. courses with an MOU arrived with Andhra University. The IIRS, Dehradun has been paying Rs. 20,000/-(Twenty thousand only) per each candidate towards Registration fee of their M.Tech. programme from the admitted batch of 2011-2012 and the same fees is also applicable to the participants of M.Tech. programmes offered by CSSTEAP, Dehradun. Mr. Sarnam Singh, programme coordinator of CSSTEAP courses has asked the University a copy of the proceedings of the Vice-Chancellor in respect of Registration fee Rs.20,000/- which is enhanced from Rs.10,000/- to Rs. 20,000/- in the year 2011-2012 for each participant of their respective courses. In view of the above it is submitted for orders whether the Registration fee Rs.20,000/- (Twenty thousand only) which is enhanced from Rs.10,000/- to Rs. 20,000/- during the academic year 2011-2012 may be applied to the participants of CSSTEAP courses also and a copy of the proceedings of the ViceChancellor may be forwarded to the Director, CSSTEAP, Dehradun. A.R.(Aca.) Registrar D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. NOTE: Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 28-11-2013 received from the Chairman, Board of studies in Commerce & Management Studies and Head of the Department of Commerce in respect of R.T. I items is for kind perusal and orders. The Chairman, Board of studies and Head of the Department of Commerce & Management Studies have furnished the following information under R.T.I. Act on the following points sought by the R.T.I. applicant 1. How often has the course curriculum been restricted in the past five years (a) M.Com. (one time) changed in 2008-2009 admitted batch (b) M.B.A. (two times) changed in 2008 and 2009-10 admitted batch (c) M.B.A.(Retail Management) (two times) changed in 2010 and 2012-13 admitted batch. 2. Please provide the number of new electives introduced in the past two years (a) M.Com. We introduced Accounting-Taxation and Banking-Finance electives earlier. New elective introduced (Accounting and Finance) in the year 2012-20213. (b) M.B.A. We introduced Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management and International Business electives earlier. We have introduced new elective(Banking and Finance) in the year 2013 admitted batch. (c) M.B.A. (Retail Management) no electives introduced. It is submitted for orders whether the above information furnished by the Chairman, Board of studies and Head of the Department of Commerce may be approved and later the same may be communicated to the Public Information Officer, Andhra University for transmit the same to the R.T.I. applicant. A.R.(Aca.) Registrar NOTE: D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 23-11-2013 received from Prof. V. Rajya Lakshmi, Chairperson, Board of studies in Law, Andhra University to include new members in the place of retired Board of Studies members is for kind perusal and orders. The Board of Studies in Law has been reconstituted for a period of three year from 23-04-2013 to 22-04-2016. Prof.V. Kesava Rao and Dr.R.Y. Naidu, members of the Board of studies in Law have been retired from University service and the Pricnipal Dr. ArunaSri lakshmi , DNR Law college, Bhimavaram has been also retired from service. The Board of studies at its meeting held on 25-07-2013 has resolved to suggest the Chairperson, Board of studies in Law to include one person from District Legal cell authority and one member from Bar council. As per the suggestion of the Board of studies, the chairperson in consultation with the Principal, A.U. Dr B.R. Ambedkar college of Law has recommended the following new names into the Board of Studies as members for remaining period of the Board. 1. Sri V. Jaya Surya, Judge, Principal District & Sessions Court, Vsp. 2. Sri.B.V.R. Murthy, Advocate, Member, Bar council of Andhra Pradesh. 3. Dr. Nagabhoshanam, Principal, D.N.R. Law college, Bhimavaram, West Godavari District. 4. Dr.P.Hari Prakash, Course coordinator for L.L.M. (Distance Education) School of Distance Education, A.U. 5. Student Representatives(U.G. & P.G.) courses. It is submitted for orders whether the above list of name as recommended by the Chairperson, Board of studies in Law may be approved as members of the Board of studies in Law for the remaining period of the Board. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. V. C. NOMINATION OF CHAIRMEN/CHAIRPERSON DURING THE PERIOD 1-07-2012 TO 30-06-2013 FOR 87TH ANNUAL REPORT Arts, Commerce and Management studies and Law Sl.No. Department Name of the Professor 1. Law Prof. V. Rajya Lakshmi 2. Anthropology Principal, A.U. College of Arts & Commerce 3. English Prof.S. Prasanna Sree 4. History & Archaeology Sanskrit Principal, A.U. College of Arts & Commerce 5. Prof.K. Gayathri Devi Period 01-04-2013 to 31-03-2016 Until further orders w.e.f. 23-012-2012 04-07-2012 to 03-07-2015 Until further orders w.e.f. 01-06-2013 22-01-2013 to 21-01-2016 6. Sociology Principal, A.U. College of Arts & Commerce Until further orders w.e.f. 02-10-2012 Science & Technology Sl.No. Department Name of the Professor 7. Applied Mathematics Prof. V. Uma Maheswara Rao 8. Botany Prof. K. Uma Devi 9. Prof. R. Murali Krishna 10. Physical, Nuclear Chemistry & Chemical Oceanography Human Genetics 11. Micro Biology Prof.Y. Venkateswara rao 12. Bio-technology Principal, A.U. College of Science & Technology Prof. D.E. Babu Period 01-01-2013 to 31-12-2016 10-08-2012 to 09-08-2015 02-08-2012 to 01-08-2015 15-08-2012 to 14-08-2015 27-08-2012 to 26-08-2015 Until further orders w.e.f. 23-12-2012 Engineering: Sl.No. Department Name of the Professor 13. Electrical engineering Prof.K. Vaisakh 14. Instrument Technology Prof. A.V. Satyanarayana 15. Electronics & Communication Engineering& Electronics & Instrument Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Prof. P. Mallikarjuna Rao Engineering Chemistry(Physics, Mathematics & Humanities and Social Sciences) Combined Board Prof. B. Venkateswara Rao 16. 17. Prof. N.B.R. Mohana Rao Period 23-12-2012 to 22-12-2015 10-11-2012 to 06-02-2014 20-02-2013 to 19-02-2016 09-10-2012 to 08-10-2015 16-03-2013 to 15-03-2016 NOTE: 1. It is submitted that Chairmen/Chairpersons the meeting with Deans, Faculty and Controller of Examinations was held on 27-08-2013 and the Honorable Rector Prof. S.K.V.S. Raju was in chair to discuss the implementation of single valuation systems in P.G. programmes in Science, Arts, Law and Commerce & Management Faculty. 2. The meeting discussed the single valuation and resolved to implement the single valuation system in all P.G. programmes offered by Andhra University and also School of Distance Education with immediate effect. The meeting further resolved to implement 1% of grace and grafting to all M.Phil and Pre-Ph.D. programmes from May / June 2013 Examinations and also for theory papers (including sessionals) for P.G. programmes with effect from October /November 2013 Examinations. 3. The resolutions of the meeting in respect of single valuation for P.G. programmes are approved by the Vice-Chancellor on 30-08-2013. Hence, the draft proceedings of the Vice-Chancellor is put up below for approval. Supdt. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) C.E. D.A.A. V. C. NOTE: 1. It is submitted that the meeting of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies was held on 25-07-2013 in the Department of Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 2. The Board unanimously resolved to offer 5-year Integrated BBA & MBA Programme for Foreign students from the academic year 2013-2014 in first three years, the regulation and the syllabi of BBM Programme offered by Andhra University will be adopted for 4th and 5th year of integrated MBA Programme, the paper titles and specializations will be finalized by the committee constituted by the Board of Studies. The Board provided an exit provision to those candidates of successful completion of first three years with BBA degree. 3. The Board further resolved to offer one year PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship as an evening programme from the academic year 2013-2014. 4. In view of the above it is submitted for orders on the following points. (a) (b) Supdt. Consider and approve the recommendations of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies to offer 5-year Integrated BBA & MBA programme for Foreign students from the academic year 2013-2014. Consider and approve the recommendations of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies to offer one year PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship as an evening programme from the academic year 2013-2014. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. V. C. NOTE: 1. It is submitted that the meeting of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies with local members was held on 11-05-2013 in the Department of Commerce University, Visakhapatnam. & Management Studies, Andhra 2. The Board resolved to give admission into PH.D. programe in (Full Time and Part Time basis) to FCA, FICWA and FCS candidate if they have the following qualifications. Full-Time Admissions (i) FCA, FICWA, FCS candidate who have any bachelor degree except BFA and BOL. (ii) Such candidate should have secured a minimum of 55% in aggregate in FCA, FICWA, FCS and minimum 50% in aggregate for SC, ST candidates. Part -Time Admissions (i) In case of candidate to be admitted under part time Ph.D. programme the candidate after satisfying the conditions 1 an 2 mentioned above should put in 10 years of experience in such profession or 10 years of experience in a public limited company after obtaining FCA/FICWA/FCS degree. 3. It is submitted for orders whether the recommended of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies (Para No.2) for Full Time & Part Time Candidates may be approved and later the same may be placed before the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate for ratification. Supdt. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. V. C. NOTE Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 08-08-2013 received from G. Latchanna, Chairman, Board of Studies in Education, Andhra University regarding to approve the proposal for reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Education for a period of 3 years is for kind perusal and orders. The tenure of the Board of Studies in Education has been expired on 19-08-2013 by afflux of time and the Chairman, Board of Studies in Education in consultation with the Head of the Department of Education has forwarded the following list of names for consideration and approval. Sl.No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Name Prof.Gara Latchanna, Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Prof. Ranganathan, Head of the Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Prof. Nimma Venkata Rao, Chairman, Faculty of Education, Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Prof. P. Nirmala Jyothi, Professor of Education, School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Dr. R. Siva Prasadh, Associate Professor of Education in IASE, School of Education, Position Chairman, Board of Studies Member Member Member Member 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. The Principal, IASE, School of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. The Chairperson, Board of studies in Education(U.G.), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. The Director, School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. The Principal, IASE, Rajahmundry. The Special Officer, A.U. Campus Centre, Vizianagaram. The Regional Director, NCTE – Southern Regional Committee, Bangalore. Prof. R. Rama Krishna, Hon’ Director, Population Research Centre, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Dr. G. Viswanadappa, Department of Education, Regional Institute of Education, Mysore. Karnataka State. Prof. S.K. Swain, Head of the Department of Education, Banaras Hindu University, Rajiv Gandhi, South Campus, Mirzapur, U.P. Student Representative, M.Ed. First Ranker, Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Member Ex-officio Member Member Member Member Member Member External Member External Member Member It is submitted for orders whether the proposal for reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Education as forwarded by the Chairman, Board of Studies in Education may be approved for a period of three years and later the same may be communicated to all the members of the Board of Studies. Supdt. NOTE: A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. V. C. It is submitted that the term and office of Smt.K. Subhashini, Principal and Chairperson, Board of studies in Education(U.G.) is going to be completed on 24-08-2013 by afflux of time and another senior Principal of A.U. affiliated colleges of Education offering M.Ed. & B.Ed. courses has to be nominated in her place as a Chairman/Chairperson Board of studies in Education(U.G.). In Andhra University there is a practice that the Chairmanship of Board of Studies in Education (U.G.) is offering to Government/aided colleges of Education only. There are two colleges functioning in Andhra University Jurisdiction 1) M.R. College of Education and 2) Government I.A.S.E., Rajahmundry. The Present Chairperson Smt.K. Subhashini is Principal of M.R. College of Education, Vizianagaram and her Chairmanship is going to be completed on 24-08-2013 and the Principal, Government I.A.S.E., Rajahmundry has not given his consent so far even the section drafted a letter on 07-08-2013 to him. As per Andhra University code volume I the senior most Principal of A.U. affiliated colleges of Education offering B.Ed. & M.Ed. courses should be the Chairman/Chairperson, Board of studies in Education(U.G.) In view of the above it is submitted for orders on the following points: a) The present Chairperson Smt.K. Subhashini, Principal & Chairperson, Board of studies in Education, M.R. College of Education, Vizianagaram may be continued as Chairperson until further orders, since the Principal, Government I.A.S.E., Rajahmundry has not given his consent so far. (or) b) The Chairmanship of Board of studies in Education(U.G.) may be offered to the Principal, I.A.S.E., Andhra University as the Institute offering both B.Ed. & M.Ed. programmes. (or) c) The senior most faculty member of the Department of Education may be considered for the post of Chairman, Board of studies in Education(U.G.) as Prof.Nimma Venkata Rao served as a Chairman, Board of studies in Education(U.G.) earlier. Supdt. C. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. V. NOTE: 59. Kind attention is invited that the tenure and office of Prof.M. Lakshmipathi Raju, Chairman, Board of studies in Commerce & Management Studies has been expired on 31-07-2013 by attaining the age of superannuation and a senior faculty member of Commerce & Management studies has to be nominated in his place as Chairman, Board of Studies . 60. The S II Section of Andhra University has provided the following list of faculty members of Commerce & Management studies working in the Department of Commerce, School of Distance Education and A.U. Campus centre, Kakinada Sl.No. Name of the Professor 1. 2. Principal, A.U. College of Arts & Commerce Head of the Department and Chairman faculty of Commerce & Management Studies 3. 4. 5. Prof. D. Prabhakara Rao Prof. R. Satya Raju Present Head Prof. P. Hrushikesava Rao Prof. K. Ramamohana Rao Prof. N.L. Narasimha Rao 6. Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao Not served as Chairman, BOS so far Registrar, A.U. Director, School of Distance Education 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25 Prof. G. Satyanarayana Prof. G. Satyanarayana Prof.D. M. Sheeba Rani Prof.P. Veni Prof.K. Sambasiva Rao Prof. V. Krishna Mohan Prof N. Sambasiva Rao Prof.C. V. Kannaji Rao Prof.N. Rajyalakshmi Prof. P. Viswanadham Prof.R. Madhusudhana Raju Prof.A. Narasimha Rao Prof.I.V.R.L. Narasimha Rao Prof. M. Sandhya Sridevi Prof.B. Raj Kumar Prof.B. Mohan Venkata Rao Prof.J. Ravi Prof. B. Kuberudu (A.U. Campus. Kakinada) Prof. N. Kishore Babu “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 61. It is submitted for orders to nominate a Senior faculty member from the above list of names as Chairman, Board of studies in Commerce & Management Studies . Supdt. C. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. V. NOTE: Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 11-07-2013 received from Mr.M.P. Kashyap, Student of Law who wants to pursue Ph.D. programme in Law from Andhra University and requested equivalency for his Master of Laws Degree awarded by University of Aberdeen, Scotland, united Kingdom is for kind perusal and orders. The candidate Mr.M.P. Kashyap has passed Master of Laws Degree from University of Aberdeen, Scotland, united Kingdom and wishes to pursue Ph.D. programme in Law from Andhra University and requests equivalency certificate for his Master of Laws Degree awarded by University of Aberdeen, Scotland, united Kingdom. In view of the above it is submitted for orders whether the copies of the certificates may be forwarded to the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Law for remarks on the issue of the equivalency for the purpose of pursuing Ph.D. programme in Andhra University and a draft letter addressed to the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Law is put up below for approval. Supdt. D.R.(Aca.) A.R.(Aca.) NOTE: Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 12-07-2013 received from Prof.Nimma Venkata Rao, Convenor, Ed-CET 2013 and Dean Faculty of Education, Andhra University regarding to conduct Meeting of the Board of Studies in Education(U.G.) on 25-07-2013 in Andhra University, to discuss the B.Ed Model Curriculum of 2013 prepared as suggested by A.P. State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad is for kind perusal and orders. The A.P. State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad has forwarded the soft and hard copies of the B.Ed. Model Curriculum with effect from the academic year 2013-2014 to all the Universities and directed to follow the curriculum for all the students of B.Ed. course after discussion in their respective Boards of Studies. The said syllabus is prepared by the academic experts of various Universities in the state and also sought the opinion of academic experts from Central Institutions like EFLU, NCTE, etc. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders to convene a meeting of the Board of Studies in Education in (U.G.) in Andhra University on 25-07-2013 to discuss and finalize the B.Ed. Model Curriculum from the academic year 2013-2014 as suggested by the APSCHE, Hyderabad and also sanctioned T.A./D.A. to all the external members who are attending to the meeting. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. V. C. L II(7)/M.A. Economics/SDE/2013 REMARKS OF THE LEGAL SECTION As per the existing Regulations for Betterment, the rule position is as follows: “the candidate declared to have passed Masters Degree course in Arts, Science, Commerce and Management Studies and also Diploma Courses, obtaining third or second class may appear again for the same examination to improve their class by appearing for the previous or final examinations or whole or both the examinations with the existing regulations without further attendance at a college. Such reappearance shall be limited only to two chances within 2 years after passing the first examination from the date of first appearance. Such candidates are not required to cancel their earlier results unless they want to retain their later result”. The authorities of Distance Education take necessary further action as per the above rule . A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. NOTE: Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 09-07-2013 received from Prof.Nimma Venkata Rao, Professor of Education, Department of Education, Andhra University regarding to assume the charge as Chairman, Board of studies in Education(P.G.) while continuing as a Dean Faculty of Education is for kind perusal and orders. Prof. Nimma Venkata Rao, Department of Education has been serving as Chairman, Faculty of Education and his term will be completed on 12-05-2014. In between he has been nominated as Chairman, Board of studies in Education (P.G.) for a period of three years with effect from 03-07-2013 to 02-07-2016. Prof. Nimma Venkata Rao has not taken charge as Chairman, Board of Studies in Education(P.G.) so far from the previous Chairman, Prof. R. Ranganadhan, Department of Education. He asked clarification whether he can assume the charge as Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (P.G.) while continuing the Dean, Faculty of Education. As per Andhra University code volume I (Page No 96, para No: 4 Constitution of the Boards of Studies) “In every Board of Studies in a branch of knowledge in which instruction is imparted by a University department, other than education, the Chairman, shall be appointed according to the principle of seniority from among the teachers for a period of three years by rotation, provided that a person who is Head of the Department shall not at the same time be Chairman of the Board of Studies. Proved further that where there is only Professor in the Department the Principle of rotation shall not apply and he shall be Chairman and if there be no Professor in the Department, the Senior most Reader and if there is no Reader in the Department the senior most Lecturer shall be the Chairman”. In view of the above it is submitted for orders on the request of Prof. Nimma Venkata Rao, Chairman, Faculty of Education for taking further action. A.R.(Aca.) C. D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. Registrar V. NOTE: Kind attention is invited to the letter dated : 02-07-2013 received from the Principal, A.U. College of Science & Technology regarding to approve Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Research Studies, Andhra University is kind perusal and orders. The meeting of the Board of Research Studies, Andhra University held on 2005-2013 and has taken General Resolutions from serial No. 1 to 9 and also modified fee structure for M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes offered by the University with effect from the academic year 2013-2014(copy enclosed). In view of the above it is submitted for orders whether the resolutions of the Board of Research studies as forwarded by the Principal and Co-ordinator, Board of Research studies, A.U., College of Science & Technology, Visakhapatnam may be approved and later the same may be communicated to the Principals of constituent colleges, Special Officers, A.U., Campus Centres for taking necessary further action in the matter. Supdt. C. NOTE: A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. V. Kind attention is invited that the tenure and office of Prof.M.Lakshmipathi Raju, Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University is going to be completed on 31-07-2013 by attaining the age of superannuation and another senior faculty member of the Department of Commerce and Management Studies has to be nominated in his place as Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce and Management Studies. The SII Section of Andhra University has provided the following list of names of the faculty members of the Department of Commerce & Management Studies and also in the School of Distance Education, Andhra University. Sl.No. 1. 2. 3. Name of the Professor Prof.D. Prabhakara Rao Prof. R. Satya Raju, Prof.M. Lakshmipathi Raju 4. 5. Prof.K. Ramamohana Rao Prof M.Madhusudhana Rao 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Prof.G. Satyanarayana Prof.G. Sudarsana Rao Prof. D.M. Sheeba Rani Prof.P.Rani Prof.K. Sambasiva Rao Prof. V. Krishna Mohan Prof. Sambasiva Rao Prof.C.V. Kannaji Rao Prof.N. Rajyalakshmi Prof. P. Viswanadham Prof. R. Madhusudhana Raju Prof.A. Narasimha Rao Prof. I.V.R.L. Narasimha Rao Prof. M. Sandhya Sridevi Prof.B. Mohan Venkata Ram Prof.J. Ravi Prof.N. Kishore Babu SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION Prof.P. Hrushikesava Rao Prof.N.L. Narasimha Rao Prof. B. Rajkumar 23. 24. 25. Principal, College of Arts & Commerce Present Head Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce and term will be completed on 31-07-2013 Registrar, A.U. Not served as Chairman, BOS in Commerce so far -do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-doDirector, School of Distance Education Not served as Chairman, BOS in Commerce so far It is submitted for orders to nominate a Senior faculty member from the above list of names as Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies except serial no. 1,2,3&4. Supdt. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. V. C. NOTE: Kind attention is invited to the proposal dated: 10-06-2013 received from the Chairman, Board of Studies in Linguistics, Department of Linguistics. Andhra University for reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Linguistics for a period of three year is for kind perusal and orders. The term and office of the Board of studies in Linguistics is going to be expired on 30-06-2013 by efflux of time and a fresh proposal has been received from Prof. C.R.S. Sarma, Chairman, Board of studies in Linguistics for a period of 3 years with the following names for consideration . 1. Prof. C.R.S. Sarma, Coordinator for Linguistics, Dept. of Linguistics, A.U. chairman 2. Prof B. Parvati Professor of English, Dept. of English, A.U., Prof. C.L. Jayaprada, Prof. of English, Dept. of English, A.U., Prof. M.V. Ramana, Prof. of Sanskrit, Dept. of Sanskrit, A.U., Dr.D.V.R. Murthy, Professor, Dept. Journalism & Mass Communications, A.U. Prof. Manjula Davidson, Prof. of English, Dept. of English, A.U., Prof. K. Ramanjaneyulu, Professor, Controller of Examinations, Potti Sree Ramulu Relugu University, Hyderabad Dr.K. Ramesh Kumar, Professor, Dept of Linguistics, Osmania University, Hyderabad. P. Subrahmanyam, Associate Professor, Dept. of English, Gitam University, Visakhapatnam. Member 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Member Member Member Member Member Member Member It is submitted for orders whether the proposal received from the Chairman, Board of studies in Linguistics with the above names may be considered and approved for a period of 3 years and later the same may be communicated to all the members of the Board of studies in Linguistics after approval Supdt. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. V. C. NOTE: Kind attention is invited that the meeting of the committee relating to courses and fee structure offered through Department of Education held on 15-042013 in the Chamber of Vice-Chancellor and taken the following resolutions with effect from the academic year 2013-2014 . 1. Resolved to adopt the fee structure as prescribed by APSCHE for admission under Convener Quota for B.Ed. and B.Ed. Special Education courses (i.e. 16,400/-) 2. Resolved to fix the fee structure for M.Ed. course as follows: (i) (ii) (iii) M.Ed. Course (Regular) M.Ed. Course(Self Finance) M.Ed. Special education .. .. Rs.20,000/Rs.50,000/.. Rs.36,000/- 3. Resolved to run the M.Ed. (General ) in a single section with 70 intake and authorize the Principal, IASE to pursue procuring permission for the additional intake / additional section at the earliest. 4. Resolved to constitute School of Education with two departments and one centre namely (i) Department of Education (ii) Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE) and Life Long Learning Centre (Adult Education). (a) Department of Education will offer (i) (ii) (b) M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in Education. B.Ed. Special Education and M.Ed. Special Education courses. IASE will offer (i) B.Ed. and M.Ed. regular courses. The faculty of the Department of Education will also take the teaching workload of M.Ed. course offered through IASE. Submitted for orders whether the above resolutions of the meeting may be communicated to the Directorate of Admissions, Principal, A.U. College of Arts and Commerce, the Principal, IASE, the Convener Ed-CET and Head of the Department of Education for taking necessary action in this matter. Supdt. C. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. R. V. NOTE: 121. Kind attention is invited that the Andhra University is conducting Annual Boards of Studies Meetings in Engineering, Science & Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Arts & Commerce and Law in the month of July of every year. Last year the University has prescribed the dates of 17th & 18th August, 2012 for conducting the Boards of Studies Meetings, but the meetings were cancelled due to the agitation of Andhra University Teachers Association (AUTA). 122. It is submitted for orders to conduct the Annual Boards of Studies Meetings for the academic year 2013-2014 for which the dates are requested for taking necessary further action. Dates Engineering : Science & Technology : Pharmaceutical Sciences : Arts, Commerce & Law : Date & Time Inaugural address by the Vice-Chancellor at T.L.N. Sabha Hall Supdt. C. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. R. V. NOTE: Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 20-05-2013 received from Prof.P.Nirmala Devi, Director and Chairperson, Faculty of Yoga & Consciousness, Andhra University regarding to conduct Board of Studies meeting in Yoga & Consciousness with local members to discuss the syllabus of M.A. Yoga & Consciousness is for kind perusal and orders. The Departmental Committee of Department of Yoga & Consciousness, Andhra University at its meeting held on 6-05-2013 has resolved as follows: a) Resolved to revise the existing syllabus for M.A. Yoga & Consciousness by preparing the structure, syllabus etc. and deletion/addition of papers and discuss the same in the D.C. meeting on 16-05-2013 for placing in the local board of studies for approval. b) Details pertaining to changes in syllabus: 1) Research Methodology 1 in place of Sanskrit 2) Research Methodology 11 in place of Research Methodology in Yoga 3) Designs and statistics in place of Elective subject. The Principal, College of Arts & Commerce, Andhra University and Chairman, Board of Studies in Yoga & Consciousness has forwarded the copy of the letter along with minutes of the Departmental Committee of Department of Yoga & Consciousness for taking necessary further action. In view of the above it is submitted for orders whether the Chairman, Board of Studies in Yoga & Consciousness may be permitted to conduct Board of Studies meeting with local members at his convenient time to discuss the revision of syllabus of 2-year M.A. Yoga & Consciousness. Supdt. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. NOTE: 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 7-5-2013 received from Kum.N.Uma Latha student of B. Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering of Pondicherry University, Pondicherry regarding eligibility for admission into one year Bachelor of Physical Education course is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The candidate Kum. N. Uma Latha has passed B.Tech. in Electronics & Communication Engineering course from Pondicherry University, Pondicherry and joined in B.P.Ed., course at D.R.K. Reddy, College of Physical Education, G.Mamidada, East Godavari District during the academic year 2012-2013. The candidate requested to issue Equivalency Certificate for admission into B.P.Ed. course . 3. Smt.K. Chandrakala, Chairperson, Board of Studies in Physical Education has recommended that the B.Tech., Degree also treated as a Graduation Course and the candidate may be awarded Equivalency Certificate for admission into one year B.P.Ed. course and later the same has to be submitted in A.P. State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad. 4. In view of the above it is submitted for orders whether the recommendations of the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Physical Education, Andhra University may be approved and a certificate of equivalency may be awarded to the candidate for the purpose of B.P.Ed. course. Supdt. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. NOTE: Kind attention is invited that Andhra University has arrived an MOU with CSSTEAP and IIRS, Dehradun for offering M.Tech programmes. The following M.Tech programmes are offering by the CSSTEAP and IIRS, Dehradun as per MOU. CSSTEAP, Dehradun: 1. M. Tech Programme in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System offering through Department of Geo-Engineering, A.U. College of Engineering and focal point is Prof. E. Amminedu. 2. M. Tech Programme in Satellite Communications offering through Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, A.U. College of Engineering and the focal point is Prof. P. Mallikarjuna Rao. 3. M.Tech Programme in Satellite Meteorology offering through Department of Meteorology and Oceanography, College of Science & Technology, A.U. and the focal point is Prof. S.S.V.S. Rama Krishna. 4. M.Tech Programme in Space & Atmospheric Science offering through Department of Physics , College of Science & Technology, A.U. and the focal point is Prof.K. Niranjan. IIRS, Dehradun: 1. M. Tech Programme in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System offering through Department of Geo-Engineering, A.U. College of Engineering and the focal point is the Head of the Department of GeoEngineering. The Andhra University is awarding M.Tech Degrees to the successful candidates of above courses on the basis of Evaluation Reports submitted by the CSSTEAP & IIRS, Dehradun and the records are maintained by the Legal Section. The M.Tech Degree Certificates, Consolidated Marks Statements and Migration Certificates are issued by E V Section(Examination) of Andhra University. As per University procedure, the Tabulated Registers and the applications of the candidates of above courses should be received and maintained by the E V Section of Andhra University and the relevant syllabus of above five courses should be maintained by the Legal Section. The Legal Section is receiving applications, Tabulated Registers and Evaluation Reports of the candidates forwarded by the CSSTEAP and IIRS and obtaining approvals for awarding M.Tech Degrees to the successful candidates and later forwarded to the E V Section for preparation of Degrees. In view of the above it is submitted for orders whether the Legal Section permitted to handover the M.Tech Tabulated Registers and existing applications forwarded by CSSTEAP & IIRS and asked the E-V Section(Examination) for making future correspondence regarding above courses for awarding all necessary certificates to the successful candidates. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) C.E. Dean (P.G.) D.A.A. V.C. NOTE: 43. Kind attention is invited to the proposal dated: 20-1-04-2013 received from Prof. V. Rajya Lakshmi, Chairperson, Board of Studies in Law, A.U., Dr.B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Visakhapatnam regarding reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Law is for kind perusal and orders. 44. The term and office of the Board of Studies in Law has been expired on 13-04-2013 by afflux of time and the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Law has consulted the Principal, A.U. Dr.B.R.College of Law and forward the following list of names for consideration and approval for reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Law for a period of 3-years. 01. Prof. V. Rajyalakshmi Dr. B.R. College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Chairperson, 02. Prof. V. Kesava Rao, Principal, Dr. B.R. College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Member 03. Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Dean, Faacullty of Law, Andhra University Member 04. Prof. D.S. Prakasa Rao Dr. B.R. College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Member 05. Prof A. Subrahmanyam Dr. B.R. College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Member 06. Prof. Yelamanchili Satyanarayana Dr. B.R. College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Member 07. Prof. S. Sumitra Dr. B.R. College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Member 08. Prof N. Nirmala Dr. B.R. College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Member 09. Prof.K. Madhusudana Rao, Dr. B.R. College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Member 10. Dr. Padmavathi, Associate Prof. Dr. B.R. College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Member 11. Dr.R.Y. Naidu, Associate Prof. Dr. B.R. College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Member 12. Dr. V. Vijayalakshmi, Associate Prof. Dr. B.R. College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Member 13. Prof. Anita Rao School of Law, Gitam University, Visakhapatnam Member 14. Justice G. Rohini Hon’ble Judge, A.P. High Court Member 15. Dr. P. Sridevi Principal N.B.M. Law College Visakhapatnam Member 16. Dr. Arunasri Lakshmi Principal DNR Law College, Bhimavaram Member 17. Students Representative Member 45. It is submitted for orders whether the above list of names for reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Law as recommended by the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Law in consultation with the Principal, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law may be approved for a period of 3-years and later the same may be communicated to all the members of the Board of Studies in Law. Supdt. V.C. A.R.(Aca.) D.R.(Aca.) D.A.A. Submitted: Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 26-02-2013 received from Prof. P. Arun Kumar, Special Officer, Andhra University campus, Kakinada regarding introduction of M.Ed course in A.U. campus, Kakinada and also place this matter before the ensuing Academic Senate Meeting schedule on 28-03-2013 by taking into consideration of the resolution of the Departmental Committee of Department of Education is for kind perusal and orders. The Special Officer forwarded a letter to the Chairman, Board of Studies in Education, Andhra University on 13-01-2013 and requested the Chairman to take a resolution in the Departmental Committee of Department of Education for introduction of M.Ed course in A.U. campus, Kakinada from the academic year 2013-2014. The Special Officer has stated that the Department of Education in its Department Committee meeting has taken a resolution for introduction of M.Ed course in A.U. campus, Kakinada, but the Head of the Department of Education with hold the resolution. The Special Officer requested Andhra University authorities to place this matter before the Senate and the Vice-Chancellor also approved to place this matter before the academic senate meeting as a table item. In view of the above it is submitted for orders whether the Head of the Department o Education, Andhra University may be asked to forward the D.C. resolution to the Dean Academic Affairs and later the issue may be placed before the meeting along with D.C. resolution as a table item. A.R. (Acad.) D.R. (Acad.) D.A.A. Submitted: 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated:Nil received from Mr.B.Jaya Rami Reddy, Chief Engineer, G.V.M.C., Visakhapatnam regarding equivalency certificate to his degree M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering (Distance Mode) awarded by Vinayaka Missions University, Salem Tamil Nadu for the hpurpose of submission of Ph.D. Thesis in Andhra University is for kind perusal and order. 2. Mr. B. JayaRami Reddy, Chief Engineer, G.V.M.C., Visakhapatnam has got admission from Andhra University to pursue Ph.D. programme in the Department of Civil Engineering on the basis of M.Tech. Degree in Environmental Engineering (Distance Mode) awarded by Vinayaka Missions University, Salem, Tamil Nadu and the certificates are awarded by both Vinayaka Missions University & Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, Salem, Tamil Nadu. 3. As per Board of Research Studies, Andhra University guidelines, the existing Rule Position is as follows: “Candidate possessing M.Phil/M.E. / M.Tech / L.L.M./ M.Pharm / M.D./M.S. Degrees in the concerned subject as approved by the DRC at the time of admission an exempted from appearing for Pre-Ph.D examination. However, candidate possessing these degrees awarded by any University under distance mode will not be exempted from appearing for Pre-Ph.D. Examination”. 4. The candidate completed his Ph.D. Programme and applied for equivalency to his M.Tech. degree in Environmental Engineering (Distance Mode) for the purpose of submission of Ph.D. Thesis Reports in T. Section of Andhra University. The candidate submitted the copies of mark statements, provisional certificate and Degree certificate along with his letter. The submitted copies of Mark statements of I & II semesters are in October & December 2005 and III & IV semesters are in February 2007. 5. The Equivalency Board of Andhra University at its meeting held on 27-08-2007 resolved as follows: “Resolved to recognize the degrees offered by Universities which are recognized by UGC and Association of Indian Universities whether regular or Distance Mode. However in case of certain Universities when ambiguity arises, the individual cases may be referred to equivalency board”. 6. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders: i) To write a letter to the Secretary, U.G.C., New Delhi for clarification whether the nomenclature of the Vinayaka Missions University changes as Vinayaka Mission Research Foundation, Since there is ambiguity in the Marks statements awarded by the university to the candidate. ii) To write a letter to the Director, Vinayaka Missions University, Salem for confirmation of the genunity of the certificates awarded by the University. iii) To write a letter to All India Technical Education Council (AITEC), New Delhi for clarification whether the Vinayaka Missions University is permitted to offer M.Tech. Degree in Environmental Engineering under distance mode. V.C. A.R. (Acad.) D.R. (Acad.) D.A.A. Rector Submitted: 13) It is submitted that the tenure of Prof.Ch. Ratnam and Prof. D. Pulla Rao, Associate Directors, Directorate of Admissions 16-02-2013 and has been completed on Prof. O. Aniel Kumar, Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University has been continued in this post since 2008 and the then Rector has issued orders until further orders(Vide flag-A) 14) The Andhra University has not received any letter from the Director, Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University for extension of tenure of above Associate Directors (Prof.Ch. Ratnam & Prof.D. Pulla Rao) so far. 15) In view of the above it is submitted for orders whether both the Associate Directors (Prof.Ch. Ratnam & Prof.D. Pulla Rao) and Director ( Prof. O. Aniel Kumar) may be continued, if so specific orders may be issued, if not so some other names may be ordered for taking further action . A.R. (Acad.) D.R. (Acad.) D.A.A. Registrar Rector V.C. Submitted: 11. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 6-2-2013 received from the Director, Directorate of Admissions, Andhra university for reconstitution of advisory committee for AUCET – 2013 Examinations is for kind perusal and orders. 12. Prof. O. Aniel Kumar, Director, Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University has submitted the following list of members for reconstitution of advisory committee to finalize the guidelines of AUCET – 2013 to be conducted shortly by the Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Prof. G.S.N. Raju, Vice-Chancellor, A.U. Prof. A.V. Prasada Rao, Rector, A.U. Prof. S. Ganapathy, Principal, A.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Prof. V. Veeraiah, Principal, A.U. College of Science & Technology. Prof. V. Kesava ARao, Principal, Dr. B.R.A.U. College of Law. Prof. D. Prabhakarao Rao, Principal, A.U. College of Arts & Commerce. Prof. Ch. V. Ramachandra Murthy, Principal, A.U. College of Engineering (A). Prof. V. Uma Maheswara Rao, Registrar, A.U. Rrof. K. Raghu Babu, Dean, Academic Affairs, A.U. Prof. S.D.A. Joga Rao, Dean,, College Development Council, A.U. Prof. K. Visweswara Rao, Dean of Examinations, A.U. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Prof. N.L. Narasimha Rao, Director, School of Distance Education, A.U. Dr. K. Nageswara Rao, Web Master, A.U. Prof. Ch. Ratnam, Associate Director, Directorate of Admissions, A.U. Prof. D. Pulla Rao, Associate Director, Directorate of Admissions, A.U. Prof. O. Aniel Kumar, Director,, Directorate of Admissions, A.U. 13. It is submitted for orders to consider and approve the above list of names submitted by the Director, Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University to reconstitute the advisory committee of AUCET – 2013. A.R. (Acad.) V.C. Submitted D.R. (Acad.) D.A.A. Registrar 14. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated: 9-01-2013 received from the Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society(APSWREIS), Hyderabad regarding clarification on two year Master of Library and Information Science Course offered by Andhra University is for kind perusal and orders. 15. The Secretary has requested Andhra University to clarify whether the two year M.Li.Sc., integrated course are equivalent to those qualified with B.Li.Sc., and M.Li.Sc under 1-year + 1-year stream or not for the purpose of regularization of service to Smt.Ch.A. Veronica, student of M.Li.Sc. Course from the Andhra University working as a contract Lecturer in their Department. 16. The candidate Smt.Ch.A. Veronica has approached Andhra University during the year 2011 under requested equivalency certificate for her M.Li.Sc. degree awarded by Andhra University. The matter has been referred to the Chairman, Board of Studies in Library and Information Science and the then Chairperson, Prof. R.S.R. Varalakhsmi has conducted Board of Studies meeting with local members on 02-042011 and passed the following resolution “The present Two Year MLISc integrated course initiated form 1994-1995 is a merger of one year BLISc and one year MLISc course offered earlier in the Department. ”Therefore the students a qualified with MLISc Two-years course are equivalent to those qualified BLISc and MLISc under 1year+1-year steam and are eligible for any post of librarian with prescribed qualification of BLISc or MLISc. 17. The recommendations of the Board of Studies in Librarian Science have been approved by the Vice-Chancellor and later a certificate “TO WHOM SO EVER IT MAT CONCERN” signed by the Dean Academic Affairs issued to the candidate. 18. The authorities of Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society(APSWREIS), Hyderabad has not satisfied with the certificate awarded to the candidate by the Andhra University and again requested clarification on M.LI.Sc. Course being offered by the Andhra University. 19. In view of the above it is submitted for orders to send a letter to the Secretary, APSWREI Society, Masabtank, Hyderabad by giving the following clarification ”THE TWO YEAR M.L.I.Sc INTEGRATED COURSE INITIATED FROM 1994-95 MERGED WITH ONE YEAR B.L.I.Sc. AND ONE YEAR M.L.I.Sc. COURSE AND THE STUDENTS QUALIFIED WITH TWO YEAR M.L.I.Sc. WITH TWO YEAR M.L.I.Sc. INTEGRATED COURSE ARE EQUIVALENT TO THOSE QUALIFIED WITH B.L.I.Sc. AND M.L.I.Sc. UNDER I-YEAR + 1-YEAR STREAM. THE STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ANY POST OF LIBRARIAN WITH PRESCRIBED QUALIFICATION OF B.L.I.Sc. OR M.L.I.Sc. A.R. (Acad.) D.R. (Acad.) D.A.A. Registrar NOTE FOR ORDERS : 1. It is submitted that the meeting of the Board of Studies in Political science and Public Administration held on 23-11-2012 with local members in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, Andhra University. 2. The Board unanimously resolved to replace the following papers in M.A. Political Science and M.A. Public Administration courses offered by School of Distance Education with effect from the admitted batch of 2013-2014. M.A. Political Science(Previous): Paper IV by Pradesh”. Paper V (Optional : Principles of Public Administration to be replaced “State and Politics in Andhra : In addition to the two existing paper a new optional paper (Optional-C) to be introduced namely “Mass Mobilization and Electroral Studies”. M.A. Political Science (Final) Paper II Government : : Public Policy Analysis to be replaced by “Conflict Resolutions: Policies and Performance of Institutions”. Paper V (Optional) : Welfare Policies in India to be replaced by India’s Foreign Policy, Paper V (Optional) : Foreign Policy of India to be replaced by ”Comparative Analysis of the select countries”. Asian M.A.Public Administration (Previous) : Paper V (Optional) : In addition to the two existing papers a new optional paper (Optional-C to be introduced namely “E-Governance in India”. M.A. Public Administration (Final): Paper I Paper III Paper V (Optional ) : Research Methods be replaced by “Behavioural Sciences Methodology” : Comparative Local Government to be replaced by “Local Administration in Asia and West” : In addition to the two existing papers a new optional paper (Optional-C) to be introduced namely “Office Planning & Management”. 3. Submitted for orders whether the above modifications in the syllabus of M.A. Political Science and M.A. Public Administration courses offered by School of Distance Education may be approved with effect from the admitted batch of 2013-2014 in view of urgency of Printing of Course material and later the same may be placed before the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate for ratification. A.R. (Acad.) D.R. (Acad.) D.A.A. V.C. NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. It is submitted that M.A. Education, PG Degree holders of Andhra University has submitted a representation to the Andhra University as well as the Government of Andhra Pradesh, requesting to consider M.A. Education course on par with B.Ed plus M.Ed., qualified candidates and also seeking eligibility for APTET Examination conducted by Government of Andhra Pradesh, for appearing for D.Sc Examination for the purpose of recruitment of Teachers in School Education. 2. The NCTE has recently put a condition that M.A. Education Post Graduation Degree holders after the year 2006 are required to possess B.Ed Degree in order to be eligible for APTET Examination. The qualified candidates of Two Year M.A. Education course has requested Andhra University administration to make a request to the Chairman, NCTE, New Delhi, to consider the qualification of M.A. Education students. 3. Submitted for orders to write a letter to the Chairman, NCTE, New Delhi, to consider the qualification of M.A. Education students for APTET Examination which is mandatory for D.Sc. A.R. (Acad.) D.R. (Acad.) D.A.A. Registrar NOTE FOR ORDERS Sub: Nomination of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (UG). 69) As per University statutes the Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (UG) should be nominated from Senior Principals of affiliated college of Education (UG) wherever M.Ed. also offering. There are six affiliated colleges of Education in A.U. jurisdiction which are offering both B.Ed. & M.Ed. degree courses. 70) The following Principals of affiliated college of Education have been submitted their Bio-data’s 1. The Principal, M.R. College of Education, Vizianagaram - from 01-111989 has been working in aided colleges of Education and he has 30 years of service. He will be retiring by 30-06-2009. 2. The Principal, S.G.S. Govt. (I.A.S.E.) Rajahmundry, has stated that she is going to retired from service by 30th June, 2008. 3. The Principal, Gurajada College of Education, Srikakulam, has 17 years of experience as Principal. 4. The Principal, D.N.R. College of Education, Bhimavaram, has 23 years of service as Principal. 5. The Principal, G.T.P. College of Education for Women, Bhimavaram, has 12 years of experience as B.Ed assistance and 8 years experience as Lecturer in 14 years as Principal. 6. The Principal, St. Marry’s College of Education for PG. Courses, Kakinada, has been working as Principal from 01-06-2005. 7. The Principal, NOVA College of Education, Vegavaram, W.G. District, has 2 years of experience as Principal. 71) The Principal, I.A.S.E., Andhra University, has stated that the B.Ed. & M.Ed. degree courses have been offering in I.A.S.E., Andhra University, hence requested to considered the designation of the Principal, I.A.S.E., for the post of Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (UG). 72) Prof. G. Latchanna, has stated that the M.Ed. course has been offering in the Dept. of Education, Andhra University and in A.U. Campus Centres. Hence the post of Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (UG), has to be offer to the teaching faculty of Education. 73) It is submitted that the Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (UG) offering to the senior Principal’s of College of Education, which are aided by the Government. 74) a) It is submitted for orders to nominate a senior Principal, as Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (UG) from the affiliated colleges of Education. (or) b) Consider the requests of the teaching faculty of Andhra University and nominate Sr. Faculty Member from the dept. of Education as Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (UG). Supdt., A.R. (Acad.) D.R. (Acad.) D.A.A. Vice-Chancellor NOTE FOR ORDERS 01. It is submitted that the Annual Boards of Studies meetings in PG & Professional Courses, Arts, Science, Engineering, Law and Pharmaceutical Sciences are conducting in the month of June every year. 02. It is submitted for orders to intimate dates to conduct the Board of Studies meetings at their respective departments. Branch Date 1. Engineering 2. Science & Technology 3. Arts & Commerce 4. Law 5. Pharmaceutical Sciences 03. It is submitted for orders intimate the date, time and venue to address the Chairmen/Chairpersons, Boards of Studies, Faculty Chairmen and Heads of the Departments Date : Time : Venue : Supdt., D.R. (Academic) D.A.A. Vice-Chancellor 40) It is submitted that the Annual Boards of Studies meetings will be conducted on 11-08-2008 to 13-08-2008. The contingency amount Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One thousand only) which was sanctioned to the Chairmen/Chairpersons, Boards of Studies earlier has to be paid to all the Chairmen/Chairpersons for conducting Board of Studies meetings on scheduled dates. 41) The A.VI Section has to be prepare cheques for Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One thousand only) and handover to respective Chairmen/Chairpersons of Boards of Studies in Engineering, Science & Technology, Arts & Commerce, Law and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the venue’s of Engineering College Auditorium and T.L.N. Sabha Hall on 11-08-2008, 12-08-2008 and 13-08-2008 after or before the Vice-Chancellor addressing. 42) It is submitted for orders whether the A.VI Section may be asked to prepare cheques for Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One thousand only) and handover them to the respective Chairmen/Chairpersons on 11-08-2008 (Engineering) 12-08-2008 (Science & Tech., and Pharmaceutical Sciences) 13-08-2008 (Arts & Commerce and Law) at the respective venue’s mentioned in (para 41). Supdt., D.R. (Academic) D.A.A. Vice-Chancellor Page No. 31 104. The term of Prof.C.V. Raman, Chrisman, Board of Studies in Geology, has been completed on 16-06-2008 and he has been appointed as Head of the Dept. of Geology. 105. The S.II Section has provided the list of teaching staff particulars working in the Dept. of Geology. As per the particulars Prof.C. Kasipathi, is the senior most Professor after Prof. C.V. Raman. 106. The Selection Committee at its meeting held on 29-10-1986 selected three candidates for the post of Reader in Geology on O.C. panel. 1. Dr.C.V. Raman 2. Dr..C. Kasipathi 3. Dr.K.K.V. Simhadri Raju 107. The merit order was also fixed by the selection committee Dr.C.V. Raman’s name was considered for the post of Chairman, Board of Studies in Geology. 108. Prof.C. Kasipathi, is functioning as Course Coordinator for M.S. Geology (5 Year Integrated) degree course and he submitted (W.P.M.P.No. 6902 of 2006 in W.P.No. 13592 of 2006) in Hon’ble High Court, Hyderabad, requesting to appointment as Chairman, Board of Studies in Geology and the High Court yet to pronouns the judgment . 109. It is submitted for orders to appoint Senior Faculty Member, as Chairman, Board of Studies in Geology from the list submitted by the S.II Section, after considering the above facts. Supdt., D.R. (Academic) D.A.A. Vice-Chancellor NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the proposal dated 26-06-2009 received from Prof.B. Sudipta, Coordinator of Dance, Andhra University regarding to introduce part-time Diploma courses in the Dept. of Dance is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Coordinator of Dance, Andhra University has stated that keeping in view the growing demands on higher Education for economic, social and cultural development of the institution, the department of dance has decided to introduce the following part-time diploma courses. i. 1 Year Diploma course in Annnamacharya Krithis ii. 1 Year Kuchipudi Nruthya Pravesika iii. 2 Year P.G. Diploma in Kuchipudi 3. The Coordinator of the Dance, further stated that the income and expenditure is as follows: S.No. Course Intake Fees Total 1. 2. 3. 1 Year Diploma course in 10 Annnamacharya Krithis 1 Year Kuchipudi Nruthya Pravesika 10 2000/- 20,000/- 2000/- 20,000/- 2 Year P.G. Diploma in Kuchipudi 10 (Per year) Total Income: 2500/- 25,000/65,000/- Expenditure per Year Mrudhangist Vocalist (Music) Mrudhangam Sruthi Box 15,000 15,000 ---------30,000 ---------Required material for Department 6,000 3,500 ---------9,500 ---------- Total Income 1st year Total Expenditure 1st year 65,000 39,500 ---------Surplus to A.U. 25,500 ---------4. Submitted for orders, whether the proposals of the Coordinator of the Dance, regarding to introduce new diploma courses in the Dept. of Dance may be forwarded to Dean Faculty of Arts for remarks and later the proposals with remarks of the Dean may be placed before the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate/Academic Senate for necessary approval. A.R. (Academic) D.R. (Academic) Dean, Academic Affairs NOTE FOR ORDERS 1) Kind attention is invited to the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Mgt. Studies with local members held on 24-06-2009, received from the Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Mgt. Studies, A.U., is for kind perusal and orders. 2) The Board at its meeting held on 24-06-2009 has made the following resolutions: i. Resolved to introduce dual elective system for M.B.A. (FT) and MBA (PT) Courses by replacing single elective system with effect from 2008-09 admitted batch. ii. Resolved to introduce 2 year Full-time Master of Finance and Control (MFC) Programme in the Dept. of Commerce & Mgt. Studies , Andhra University w.e.f. the academic year 2009-10 on self-finance basis with an intake of 60 students. iii. Resolved to revise the MBA (FT) MBA (PT) syllabus w.e.f 2009 admitted batch. iv. Resolved to revise the Pre-Ph.D./M.Phil syllabus as follows which will come into effect from next admitted batch. v. Resolved to consider introduction of integrated five year MBA Programme from the academic year 2010-2011 after getting the permission form the University. vi. Resolved to start additional MBA Section exclusively meant for foreign students. vii. Resolved to fix 30 marks as internal marks for each paper relating to MBA (RM) on par with other MBA Programme w.e.f. the admitted batch 2009-10. viii. ix. Resolved to recommend intake for the admitted batch 2009-10 as follows: 1. M.B.A. (FT) Regular - 60 each section 2. M.B.A. Retail Management (FT) - 50 3. M.B.A. (PT) 3 – Years Programme - 60 Resolved to request the university to change the nomenclature from “Faculty of Commerce” to “Faculty of Commerce and Management”. 3) Submitted for orders, on the resolutions of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Mgt. Studies for communicating them to all the members and Chairman of the Board of Studies and concerned sections for taking necessary further action. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Dean, Academic Affairs NOTE FOR ORDERS Vice-Chancellor 01. It is submitted that a committee has been constituted to prepare the syllabus and model question paper of Foundation Course for I year UG Courses to be implemented from the academic year/admitted batch of 2009-10. 02. The committee at its meeting held on 07-07-2009 in the chamber of Dean, Academic Affairs, Andhra University and prepare the syllabus and model question papers of Foundation Course for I year UG Courses to be implemented w.e.f. the academic year/admitted batch of 2009-10. 03. The Committee also made the following resolutions regarding this Foundation Course. i. The paper Foundation Course –I, namely contemporary India : Economy, Polity and Society, which has been introduced at 1st degree level from 2009-10 (for all students) will have year end examination for 70 marks, 30 marks have been allotted for internal assessment –through submission of assignments or a field study or a survey. This internal assessment may be done by the teacher concerned and marks may be submitted to the University. ii. Pass mark in this paper is 35. However a candidate should secure a minimum of 15 in internal assessment and 20 in the year end examination. iii. Regarding teaching eligibility- Any faculty member with 55% of marks in the disciplines of Economics, History, Politics and Public Administration is eligible to teach this paper. iv. Evaluation of answer scripts in addition to the above mentioned disciplines, any member from other disciplines who has been teaching this paper is also eligible to be an examiner. 04. It is submitted for orders, on the following points: a) The syllabus and model question papers of Foundation Course for I year UG courses proposed to be implemented from the academic year/admitted batch of 2009-10 as prepared by the committee may be approved and the same may be communicated to all the Principals of A.U. Affiliated colleges (UG) and concerned examination sections for taking necessary action. b) To Consider and approve the resolutions made by the committee (Para No.3) regarding to Foundation Course. c) To consider and sanction a special allowance Rs. 300/- for each member of the committee as a remuneration, since they have completely prepared the entire syllabus and model question paper of Foundation Course for I year UG Courses . A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Dean, Academic Affairs Vice-Chancellor ABSTRACT 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 10-07-2009 received from the Dean, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing & Deputy Director, Capacity Building, N.R.S.E., Dehradun, regarding to award M.Tech. degrees in Remote Sensing & GIS Course for the following participants is for kind perusal and orders. S.No. IIRS RGISTRATION NO. 2006-08 BATCH 1 5247 2007-09 BATCH 2 6229 3 6231 4 6230 5 6233 6 6228 Name of the student Mr.Mir Irshad Parvez Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Gautam Ghosh Prashant Patil Mahendra Singh Abhijit Basu ML. Srivastava 2. The Dean, IIRS, Dehradun has stated that the above candidates have successfully completed all formalities and submitted project reports and the reports have been evaluated by the subject experts and the experts have recommended to award M.Tech. degrees to all the above candidates. The candidates have appeared defense seminar on 04-06-2009 and also remitted registration fee Rs. 60,000/- (Rupees Sixty thousand only) Bearing No. 598814, dated 04-07-2009 (Rs. 10,000/- for each candidate). The demand draft has been sent to D.D.Cell of Andhra University on 15-07-2009 for realization. 3. The Vice-Chancellor having considered the reports and results of the defense seminar of the above candidates and ordered to award M.Tech. degrees to all the above participants as per MoU with IIRS, Dehradun. Sd/-xxx A.R. (Acad) Sd/-xxx D.R. (Acad) Sd/-xxx Dean, Academic Affairs Sd/-xxx Vice-Chancellor Note: Abstract of the note orders sent to EV. Section along with enclosures for taking necessary further action. (M. SUDHAKARA RAO) Assistant Registrar (Academic) NOTE FOR ORDERS 88. It is submitted that Ch. Annie Vijaya Kumari, Principal (FAC), M.R. College of Education, Vizianagaram and Chairperson, Board of Studies in Education (UG) has been retired from service on of superannuation. 30-06-2009 by attaining the age The post of Chairmanship has to be fulfilled by the senior Principal of College of Education (UG). 89. As per Code Volume-I, Section-V Chapter-X Board of Studies regarding the nomination of Chairman in Education (UG) ”there shall be not more than 15 (fifteen) members including at least two persons from outside this University area”. The Principals of the college of Education, affiliated to the University shall be ex-officio members of the Board. The Executive Council shall appoint the senior most among the Principals of the colleges offering PG. Courses in Education (M.Ed.) as Chairman. 90. The M.Ed. course has been offering in seven affiliated colleges of Andhra University. The University is generally offering the post of Chairmanship in Education (UG) to Government and aided colleges only. The M.R. College of Education, Vizianagaram is functioning under aided programme and S.G.S. Govt. I.A.S.E., Rajahmundry is Govt. College. 91. The Principal (In-charge), M.R. College of Education, Vizianagaram has forwarded his bio-data and requests to consider his name as Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (UG). The Principal, S.G.S. Govt I.A.S.E., Rajahmundry has not submitted his bio-data even three letters have been drafted to him for bio-data. 92. Submitted for orders, a. To consider the bio-data of the Principal (In-charge), M.R. College of Education, Vizianagaram and nominate him as Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (UG) for a period of three years, since there is no response from the Principal, S.G.S. Govt. I.A.S.E., Rajahmundry, even three letters have been drafted to him. (or) b. Any other orders, suggested. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Dean, Academic Affairs Vice-Chancellor Note for Orders 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 27-07-2009 received from Prof.B. Rama Krishna Rao, Special Officer, A.U. Campus Centre, Vizianagaram and Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Mgt. Studies, Andhra University regarding to sanction Master of Finance & Control (MFC) Course to A.U. Campus Centre, Vizianagaram from the academic year 2009-10 is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Board of Studies in Commerce & Mgt. Studies, Andhra University at it’s meeting held on 24-06-2009 with local members in the Dept. of Commerce & Mgt. Studies has resolved to offer Master of Finance & Control (MFC) Course in the Dept. of Commerce & Mgt. Studies from the academic year 2009-10 and requests to approve the proposal. 3. The Vice-Chancellor has approved the resolution of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Mgt. Studies to start M.F.C. Course in the Dept. of Commerce & Mgt. Studies, Andhra University from the academic year 2009-10 4. The Special Officer, A.U. Campus Centre, Vizianagaram has stated that the Centre is interested to offer M.F.C. Course (under self-finance) from the present academic year 200910 with an intake of 40 students, since there are competent teachers to teach the course and requests the Vice-Chancellor to sanction the course immediately. 5. Submitted for orders, a. To consider and approve the request of the Special Officer, A.U. Campus Centre, Vizianagaram to offer Master of Finance & Control (MFC) Course in the Campus Centre, Vizianagaram with an intake of 40 students from the academic year 2009-10. (or) b. Nature orders to be suggested. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Dean, Academic Affairs Vice-Chancellor Note for Orders 16. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 27-07-2009, received from the Section Officer, General Administration (SC.X) Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, regarding non-acceptance of the membership of the Board of Studies in Anthropology by Dr.B. Kishore, I.A.S., Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Girijan Cooperative Corporation Limited, Visakhapatnam is for kind perusal and orders. 17. The Managing Director, Girijan Cooperative Corporation Limited, Visakhapatnam has been nominated as Member of the Board of Studies in Anthropology for a period of three years w.e.f. 03-03-2009 to 02-03-2012. 18. Dr.B. Kishore, I.A.S., Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Girijan Cooperative Corporation Limited, Visakhapatnam has forwarded the letter to the Principal Secretary, Tribal Welfare, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh about the membership of the Board of Studies in Anthropology offered by Dept. of Anthropology, Andhra University for acceptance. 19. The Section Officer, General Administration (SC.X) Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad has stated in her letter dated 27-07-2009 that the membership of the Board of Studies in Anthropology offered by Dept. of Anthropology, Andhra University for a period of three years w.e.f. 03-03-2009 to 02-03-2012 is not feasible for acceptance. 20. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders, a) Whether the letter dated 27-07-2009 received from the Section Officer, General Administration (SC.X) Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad may be approved and relieved the Managing Director, Girijan Cooperative Corporation Limited, Visakhapatnam from the membership of the Board of Studies Anthropology. (or) b) Nature of orders to be suggested. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Dean, Academic Affairs Vice-Chancellor in Submitted: 6. Kind attention is invited to the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Studies in Women’s Studies, Dr.Durgabai Deshmukh Centre for Women’s Studies, Andhra University is for kind perusal and orders. 7. The Adhoc Board of Studies in Women’s Studies, Andhra University at its meeting held on 07-04-2009 at Dr.Durgabai Deshmukh Centre for Women’s Studies, Andhra University has resolved to change the nomenclature of the degree offered from M.A. Women’s Studies & Computer Applications to M.A. Women’s Studies and also revised the syllabus of M.A. Women’s Studies w.e.f. the academic year/admitted batch of 2010-11. 8. The revised the syllabus of M.A. Women’s Studies proposed to be implemented from the academic year 2010-11 has been referred to the Dean, Faculty of Arts for necessary remarks. The Dean, Faculty of Arts has gone through the syllabus of M.A. Women’s Studies and recommended the following changes and incorporation of some topics into the syllabus of M.A. Women’s Studies. Since Recommendations of the Dean, Faculty of Arts: Since none of the papers offered cover the following aspects which are needed to be known thoroughly to the students of this course, I suggest the following topics to be included in the theory papers. a) Customary and legal status of Women in Indian History-An overview of the status of Women in ancient, medieval, colonial and Post Independent India. Although Unit II of Paper I has this topic this has to be elaborated. Some additional inputs with regard to education and women in India, Participation of Women in Public life in the past, Women luminaries, role of women in reform movements, religious movements, revolutionary movements, peasant Tribal Movements etc are to be included in the syllabus to give a comprehensive idea about women and their role in the Indian society. b) Women and culture is another important aspect that is totally omitted in the syllabus. Women’s representation and participation in literature, Arts and sculpture, Music, Dance, Theater, Religious scriptures, historical writing and media can also be considered for inclusion in the syllabus of the course wherever it fits into and suggested some reference Books. 9. The Adhoc Board of Studies in Women’s Studies at its meeting held on 25- 07-2009 has gone through the recommendations of the Dean, Faculty of Arts and incorporated the changes suggested by her in paper-I and Paper-II of I semester and paper-II of semester-III in the syllabus. 10. Submitted for orders, whether the revised syllabus of M.A. Women’s Studies approved by the Adhoc Board of Studies in Women’s Studies may be placed before the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate for approval. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Dean, Academic Affairs Vice-Chancellor Note for Orderss 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 30-07-2009 received from the Head of the Dept. of Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University, regarding to conduct separate entrance test for admission into 2 year Master of Finance & Control (MFC) Programme is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Dept. of Commerce & Management Studies has been permitted to start 2 year Master of Finance & Control (MPC Full-time) programme w.e.f. the academic year/admitted batch of 2009-10 under self-finance with an intake of 60 students. 3. The Head of the Dept. of Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University has requested to conduct a separate entrance test for admission into 2 year Master of Finance & Control (MPC Full-time) programme w.e.f. the academic year/admitted batch of 2009-10. 4. Submitted for orders, whether the request of the Head of the dept. of Commerce & Management Studies to conduct a separate entrance test for admission into 2 year Master of Finance & Control (MPC Full-time) programme w.e.f. the academic year/admitted batch of 2009-10 may be approved and later the Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University may be asked to initiate process to conduct separate entrance test. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Dean, Academic Affairs Vice-Chancellor NOTE FOR ORDERS 06. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 05-08-2009 received from Prof.B. Rama Krishna Rao, A.U. Campus Centre, Viziangaram, regarding to sanction B.Ed. Course at A.U. Campus Centre, Viziangaram is for kind perusal and orders. 07. The Special Officer, A.U. Campus Centre, Viziangaram has stated that the 2 Year M.A. Education Course has been replaced in A.U. Campus, Viziangaram with one year M.Ed. Course. The campus has competent and experienced teaching staff to impart B.Ed. Course and the staff are showing enthusiasm to running the B.Ed. course. Hence the Special Officer has requested to sanction B.Ed. Course from the current academic year 2009-10 under self finance basis in A.U. Campus Centre, Vizianagaram. 08. Submitted for orders, on the request of the Special Officer, A.U. Campus Centre, Viziangaram regarding to sanction B.Ed. course under self finance basis with effect from the academic year 2009-10. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Dean, Academic Affairs Vice-Chancellor NOTE FOR ORDERS 13. The Annual meeting of the Board of Studies in Education (PG) at its meeting held on 25-07-2009 in the Dept. of Education, Andhra University. The Board resolved to introduce Teacher Education paper in the place of existing paper elementary education in M.Ed. I semester and Educational Administration/Management & Planning paper in the place of Educational Administration and planning in M.Ed. II semester w.e.f the admitted batch of 2010-11 onwards is for kind perusal and orders. 14. The Board of Studies in Education (PG) has approved the syllabus of Teacher Education paper in M.Ed I semester and Educational Administration/Management & Planning paper in M.Ed. II semester w.e.f the admitted batch of 2010-11. The Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (PG) has forwarded the syllabus and request to approve the same for the admitted batch of 2010-11. 15. Submitted for orders, whether the copy of the syllabus of Teacher Education paper in M.Ed I semester and Educational Administration/Management & Planning paper in M.Ed. II semester w.e.f the admitted batch of 2010-11 may be referred to the Chairman, Faculty of Education for remarks regarding introduction of the above two papers and its syllabus. A.R. (Academic) D.R. (Academic) 21. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated o8-07-2009 received from SC/ST Cell of Andhra University under Right to Information Act regarding “Removal of Detention System” in LLB Course is for kind perusal and orders. 22. The candidate Mr.A. Sreekant, Vizianagaram has asked the University to provide copy of minutes and resolutions of Board of Studies in Law “Removal of Detention System” in LLB from 2005-06, dated 21-12-2005 & 10-05-2006 under RTI Act. 23. The Standing Committee of the Academic Senate at its meeting held on 10- 03-2006 has approved the proposal of the Board of Studies in Law, regarding removal of detention system in LLB Course from the academic year/admitted batch of 2005-06. 24. submitted for orders, whether the minutes of the meeting of the Standing Committee of the academic Senate regarding removal of detention system in LLB Course from the academic year/admitted batch of 2005-06 may be forwarded to the ST & SC Cell for taking further action. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Dean, Academic Affairs 16. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 06-08-2009 received from Prof.B. Rama Krishna Rao, Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Mgt. Studies, Andhra University regarding combinations of elective papers in III & IV Semesters of M.Com. course w.e.f. the admitted batch of 2008-09 is for kind perusal and orders. 17. The Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Mgt. Studies, Andhra University has stated that the student of M.Com. III & IV Semesters of 2008-09 admitted batch is permitted to select any two of the following combinations as elective papers. 1. Accounting 2. Finance 3. Banking 4. Taxation 1. Electives III Semester Accounting A-1 Corporate Accounting A-2 International Accounting 2. Finance IV III Semester A-3 Strategic Cost Mgt. A A-4 Management Control systems F-1 Strategic Financial Mgt. F-3 Security Analysis & Portfolio Mgt. F-2 Financial Markets & Services F-4 Financial Derivatives 3. 4. Banking Taxation B-1 Advanced Banking B-3 Financial Institutions B- Bank Financial Mgt. B-4 Banking & Technology T-1 Direct Taxes T-3 VAT & Service Tax T-2 Indirect Taxes T-4 Tax Planning and Management 18. Submitted for orders, whether the clarification given by the Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Mgt. Studies, Andhra University to the resolution no. 2 of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Mgt. Studies, regarding to permit the candidates of M.Com. III & IV Semesters of 2008-09 to select any two of the above combinations may be approved and the same may be communicated to all the Principals of A.U. Affiliated Colleges. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Dean, Academic Affairs Vice-Chancellor Re-submitted: 151. It is submitted that Prof.V. Venkateswara Rao, Focal Point, M.Tech. Remote Sensing & Geographical Information System course offered by CSSTEAP, Dehradun, Dept. of Geo-Engineering has been retired on 31-07-2009 by attaining the age of superannuation. 152. The Head of the Dept. of Geo-Engineering, Andhra University has forwarded the following four names through Principal, A.U. College of Engineering. S.No. Name 1. Prof.K. Nageswara Rao 2. Prof.E. Amminedu 3. Prof.G. Jai Sankar 4. 153. Prof.P. Jagadeeswara Rao The S.II Section has provided the list of teachers working in the department and furnished their joining and retirement particulars: 154. S.No. Name 1. Prof.K. Nageswara Rao - 2. Prof.E. Amminedu - 3. Prof.G. Jai Sankar - 4. Prof.P. Jagadeeswara Rao - Chairman, Board of Studies in Geo-Engineering Head of the Department Submitted for orders, to nominate a Senior Faculty Member from the above names as Focal Point for, M.Tech. Remote Sensing & Geographical Information System course offered by CSSTEAP, Dehradun for a period of three years. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Dean, Academic Affairs Vice-Chancellor Submitted: 14. It is submitted that the Annual Board of Studies meetings in Engineering, Science & Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Arts & Commerce and Law held on 23-07- 2009, 24-07-2009 and 25-07-2009 in respective Departments. The boards have been revised scheme of Instructions and syllabus of some branches, which are effective from the admitted batch 2009-10 and 2010-11. 15. The revision of the syllabus and scheme of examination has to be approved by the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate for approval. The date, time and venue of the meeting may be ordered for communicating the members. Date: Time: Venue: A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Dean, Academic Affairs Vice-Chancellor NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the resolution of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Mgt. Studies, Andhra University regarding to change the nomenclature from “Faculty of Commerce” to “Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies” for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Annual Board of Studies meeting in Commerce & Mgt. Studies at its meeting held on 25-07-2009 in the Dept. of in Commerce & Mgt. Studies, Andhra University and resolved to change the nomenclature from “Faculty of Commerce” to “Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies”. 3. The C.I Section of Andhra University is concerned to appoint all the Chairmen, Faculties of various disciplines and change the nomenclature of Faculties, if any. 4. It is submitted for orders, whether the resolution of the Board of Studies meeting in Commerce & Management Studies in respect of change the nomenclature from “Faculty of Commerce” to “Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies” may be forwarded to the Superintendent, C.I. Section, Central Administrative Office, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam for taking necessary further action. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Dean, Academic Affairs ABSTRACT: 1. The Director, CSSTEAP, Dehradun, has forwarded the evaluation reports of the following participant of M.Tech. Satellite Meteorology & Global Climate Course being offered by CSSTEAP, Dehradun as per MoU arrived with Andhra University and requests to award M.Tech. degree. Mr. Desamsetti Srinivas P.G. Course on Satellite Meteorology and Global Climate, 2006-07 batch, passed in First Class and Distinction, Viva-Voce examination held on 13-07-2009. 2. The candidate Mr. Desamsetti Srinivas has successfully completed all formalities and submitted project reports and the reports have been evaluated by the subject experts and the experts recommended to award M.Tech. degree in Satellite Meteorology and Global Climate to Mr. Desamsetti Srinivas. 3. The candidate has remitted Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) by way of demand draft ( No. 071627, dated 10-08-2009) towards registration fee and the Demand Draft has been sent to D.D. Cell of Andhra University for realization on 08-09-2009. 4. The Vice-chancellor has considered the entire matter and ordered to award M.Tech. degree in Satellite Meteorology and Global Climate to the participant Mr. Desamsetti Srinivas, since all the formalities for awarding of M.Tech. degree have been completed by the candidate. Sd/-xxx Sd/-xxx A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Sd/-xxx Sd/-xxx Dean, Academic Affairs Vice-Chancellor Note: The draft abstract of the note orders sent to E.V. Section for taking necessary further action. R.P. BABJI RAO Deputy Registrar (Academic) L.II (2 & 3)/PG & Professionals/2009, dated 22-09-2009. The following information is forwarded to the Superintendent, E.X. Section, Central Administrative Office, Andhra University in a response to the item of revaluation of answer scripts of PG & Professional courses forwarded to Legal Section for placing it before the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate. Item No. 27: For consideration and approval of the modifications in the procedure of Revaluation of answer scripts of PG. & Professional course students. Resolution: The Standing Committee of the Academic Senate at its meeting held on 15-09-2009 (vide Item No. 27) has ratified the action taken by the Vicechancellor (M. SUDHAKARA RAO) Assistant Registrar (Academic) L.II (3)/Commerce & Mgt. Studies/SCAS/2009, dated 24-09-2009. The resolutions of the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate in respect of change the nomenclature of Faculty of Commerce forwarded to C.I. Section for taking necessary further action. Item No. 32: For consideration and approval of the proposal of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies to change the nomenclature from Faculty of Commerce to Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies. Resolution: a. The Standing Committee of the Academic Senate at its meeting held on 15-09-2009 (vide Item No. 32) has approved to change the nomenclature from Faculty of Commerce to Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies. b. The Standing Committee of the Academic Senate at its meeting held on 15-09-2009 (vide Item No. 32) has resolved to change the nomenclature from Dean/Chairman, Faculty to Chairman, Faculty (R.P. BABJI RAO) Deputy Registrar (Academic) NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. It is submitted that M/s. Anil Neerukonda Educational Society, Thagarapuvalasa, Viskhapatnam has submitted proposal to start 2 Year Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) Course with effect from the academic year 2009-10 onwards. 2. The Vice-Chancellor has approved the proposal of M/s. Anil Neerukonda Educational Society, Thagarapuvalasa, Viskhapatnam and constituted a committee with the following members to suggest measures for starting the course with effect from the academic year 2009-10 onwards. S.No. 1. Name Prof.D. Harinarayana, Dean, Academic Affairs, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 2. Prof.Balla Appa Rao, Head of the Dept. of commerce & Mgt. Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Member 3. Dr.G. Bhagya Rao, Principal, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam. Member 4. Prof.I. Muralikrishna Rao, Dept. of commerce & Mgt. Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Member 5. Dr.J. Lakshmi Prasad, Member M.D. in Hospital Administration, NRI General Hospital (M/s. Anil Neerukonda Education Society), Visakhapatnam. Convener 3. The committee at its meeting held on 09-09-2009 has resolved to constitute an Adhoc Board of Studies for this course involving experts from Business Management, Economics, Medical Pharmacy and Law to finalize the regulations and syllabi for starting the course. 4. Submitted for orders to select members for Adhoc Board of Studies from the above disciplines (Para No.3) and nominate Senior Faculty Member as Chairman, Adhoc Board of Studies for Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) Course. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Dean, Academic Affairs Vice-Chancellor NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. It is submitted that Dr.D. Samba Raju, chairman, Board of Studies in Education (UG) and I/c Principal, College of Education, Vizianagaram has suddenly expired due to heartache in the month of September,2009 generally as per University academic procedure the academic calendar of B.Ed. Course for the academic year 2009-10 should be prepared by the concerned Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (UG). But, due to his sudden demise of the Chairman, Board of Studies, the preparation of academic calendar is pending. 2. In view of urgency, it is submitted that the preparation of academic calendar better to entrust to Dr.R. Siva Prakash, Assistant Professor, I.A.S.E., Andhra University. 3. Submitted for orders, whether the Dr.R. Siva Prakash, Assistant Professor, I.A.S.E., Andhra University may be asked to prepare B.Ed. academic calendar for the academic year 2009-10 and later the same may be approved by the Chairman, PG Board of Studies in Education. Hence the draft letters addressed 1. Dr.R. Siva Prakash, Assistant Professor, I.A.S.E., Andhra University 2. Prof.D. Prakasa Rao, School of Distance Education are placed below for approval. A.R. (Academic) D.R. (Academic) NOTE FOR ORDERS 06. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 31-10-2009 received from Mr. Arun Kumar Dua, Deputy Manager (Electrical), Naval Dockyard, Indian Navy, Visakhapatnam regarding equivalency certificate for pursuing M.H.R.M. Course through School of Distance Education, Andhra University. 07. The candidate Mr. Arun Kumar Dua has completed Four years theoretical and practical training as an Artificer Apprentice in the Electrical Engineering Training Establishment of the Indian Navy, INS VALSURA from 9th January, 1989 to 9th January 1993. the course is recognized at par with Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Indian Polytechnic for purposes of recruitment to subordinate posts and services under the Central government in the appropriate field) vide Government of India, Ministry of Education and Social Welfare, Department of Education, New Delhi letter F 18-28/70/T2, dated 5ht January 1972. 08. The ministry of Education & Culture (Dept. of Education), Govt. of India, Bombay as issued equivalent qualification certificate “This is to certify that 4 years Diploma with 10 years of service and professional experience in the navy on artificer is equivalent to “A degree in Engineering with 4 years experience in the appropriate field from a recognized University of India (Vide Gazette of India dated 11th November, 1972, Part-II, SectionIV Page 588” 09. The copies of the mark statement and certificates issued by the Indian Navy and Ministry of Educational & Culture, Bombay have been forwarded to the Chairman, Board of Studies in Electrical Engineering, Andhra University for remarks. 10. The Chairman, Board of Studies in Electrical Engineering has gone through the mark statements and certificates of the candidate and observed the following points: Contd……………….2 -2- i) The Training certificate issued to the candidate clearly mentioned that certificate can be recognized at par with Diploma in Electrical Engineering only for the purpose of recruitment to subordinate posts and services under Central Government in the appropriate field’ only and not for academic purpose to pursue. ii) Out of 40 theory courses (diploma level), the candidate undergone as part of the training, only 18 are relevant to the subjects of B.E. (EEE) of A.U. iii) The candidate has not under gone even one laboratory course of B.E. (EEE) of A.U. iv) The equivalency position is given below on par at B.E. (EEE) of A.U. It can observed that out of 50 courses, the candidate not studied 39 courses (80%) of B.E. (EEE) of A.U. 11. Submitted for orders, whether the recommendations of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Electrical Engineering (mentioned in para 10) may be approved and the same may be communicated to the concerned. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) Dean, Academic Affairs Vice-Chancellor NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. It is submitted that the meeting of the members of the Board of Research Studies, Andhra University held on 29-09-2009 in the Executive Council Hall, Central Administrative Office has approved the modified guidelines of M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes of Andhra University w.e.f. the admitted batch of 1st June, 2009. 2. Prof.P. Rajendra Prasad, Principal, A.U. College of Science & Technology and Chairman, Board of Research Studies, Andhra University has forwarded the modified guidelines of M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes for necessary approval of the academic bodies. 3. the meeting of the Academic Senate held on 20-11-2009 (Vide table item) has approved the modified guidelines of M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes of Andhra University w.e.f. the admitted batch of 1st June, 2009. 4. In view of the above it is submitted for orders, whether a draft letter addressed to the all the All the Principals of A.U. Campus College, All Vizianagaram, the Special Kakinada Chairmen/Chairpersons, Officers and Faculties of A.U. T.P. of Campus Gudem, Engineering, Centres, All Science the & Technology, Pharmacy, Arts & Commerce and Law, All the Heads of the Dept’s of Engineering, Science & Technology, Pharmacy, Arts & Commerce and Law, All the Chairmen/Chairpersons, Board of Studies in Engineering, Science & Technology, Pharmacy, Arts & Commerce and Law, The Director, Directorate of Admissions, A.U., VSP and All the Directors of Research Centres, Andhra University is placed below for kind approval. NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 27-11-2009 received from the Assistant Director, Administration I/c., National Translation Mission of Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore regarding translation of 69 disciplines of UG & PG Courses into 22 languages is for kind perusal and orders. 2. Mr.A. Bala Kumar, Assistant Director, Administration I/c., National Translation Mission of Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore has stated in his letter that the country is into a huge translation initiative called National Translation Mission (NTM), which is a spin-off of the National Knowledge Commission (NKC), NTM would fulfill a seminal aim of all translation viz., of democratizing and secularizing knowledge, empowering and enabling languages and thus speech communities. The National Translation Mission (NTM) is designed to translate knowledge texts in general and text books and reading the reference material, that are being used at higher education level by educational institutional across the country. The National Translation Mission (NTM) will take up 69 disciplines from the Science, Humanities and Social Sciences for translation into 22 languages in the current plan period by deploying 8,000 translators. 3. The Assistant Director (Administration), National Translation Mission (NTM) has further stated the ministry of Human Resources Development (HRD), New Delhi has assigned the task to the Central Institute of Indian Languages, which would function as the nodal agency to operationlise and execute this programme. In this connection Dr. G. Vijaya Saradhi, Coordinator, National Translation Mission (NTM) will visiting Andhra University to interact with the faculty and students and to take feed back above the existing knowledge text scenario in Telugu in the following disciplines Viz., 1. Anthropology 2. Botany 3. Chemistry 4. Management 5. Computer Science and Applications 6. Economics 7. Education 8. Engineering-Civil 9. Engineering- Mechanical 10. History 11. Law 12. Linguistics 13. Mathematics 14. Medical Science 15. Philosophy 16. Physics 17. Political Science 18. Psychology 19. Sociology 20. Zoology and 21. Women’s Studies. 4. The Assistant Director (Administration), National Translation Mission (NTM) has requested provide a copy of the syllabi prescribed by Andhra University for Under Graduate and Post Graduate Courses in all disciplines offered by Andhra University. 5. Submitted for orders, on the following points a. To communicate the visit of Dr.G. Vijaya Saradhi, Coordinator, National Translation Mission, Mysore to all the Principals of Campus Colleges and all the Heads of the Departments to extend required academic support to her during the visit. b. To communicate the questionnaire (both English and Telugu) copies to all the Principal’s and Heads of the Departments to fulfill the proforma and submit the same to the Coordinator, National Translation Mission (NTM) during her visit. c. To send a copy of the syllabi of UG & PG Courses to the National Translation Mission (NTM), Mysore. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) D.A.A./Registrar Vice- Chancellor NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 20-11-2009 received from Joint Director, Rajyasabha Secretariat, Parliament House, New Delhi regarding formation of panel of papers setters and evaluators for examinations to be conducted by its recruitment cell for recruiting to various course in secretariat is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Joint Director, Rajyasabha Secretariat, Parliament House, New Delhi has stated in his letter that the secretariat of Rajya Sabha wishes to formation of panel of paper setters and evaluators for examinations to be conducted by its recruitment cell for recruiting to various course in secretariat, New Delhi. 3. The Joint Director has requested to recommend suitable names of Lectures/Readers/professors (Retired and Serving) from Andhra University with their biodata in setting of question papers or in evaluation of answer books in their respective areas. 4. Submitted for orders, whether the copy of the letter may be forwarded to all the Chairmen/Chairpersons, Board of Studies in Arts & Science disciplines for forwarding the names of teaching staff, who are interested for the above mentioned work. s A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) D.A.A./Registrar Re-submitted: 5. As per orders of the Vice-Chancellor on pre-page, the S.II. Section has provided the copy of the minutes of the Meeting of the Selection Committee held on 17-09-2006 at Vijayanagar Palace, Visakhapatnam. 6. The S.II Section has also provided the list of teaching staff working in the Dept. of Education, A.U. 1. Prof.P.Ch. Lakshminarayana, Dept. of Education 2. Prof.Y. Bhaskaracharyulu, Dept. of Education. 3. Prof.K.P. Subba Rao, Dept. of Education. 4. Prof.R. Ranganathan, Dept. of Education. Already served as Chairman, Board of Studies in Adult & Continuing Education till the Department was merged in Dept. of Education and served as Head of the Dept. of Adult & Continuing Education w.e.f. 06-09-2001 to 12-12-2004. Not served as Chairman, BOS in Adult & Continuing Education and served as Head, Dept. of Adult & Continuing Education 13-12-2004 to 12-12-2007. Present Chairman, Faculty of Education and not served as Chairman, Board of Studies in Education and served as Head of the Department 06-01-2004 to 30-012007 Served as Coordinator of Education from 29-10-2004 to Special 28-10- 2007. 5. Prof.N. Venkata Rao, Dept. of Education. 6. Prof.G. Latchanna, Dept. of Education, 7. Prof.A. Shyam, Dept. of Education Present Head of the Dept. of Education from 31-01-2007 to 30-01-2010 and served as chairman, Board of Studies in Education so far. Not served as Education so far. Chairman, BOS in Served as Head of the Dept. of Adult & Continuing Education from 30-07-98 to 05-09-2001. 7. It is submitted for orders to nominate a senior faculty member fro the above list of names as Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (PG) by taking into consideration of the minutes of the meeting of the Selection Committee. A.R. (Acad) Chancellor D.R. (Acad) D.A.A./Registrar Vice- SUBMITTED: 46) It is submitted that the B.Sc. Food Technology Degree course has been sanctioned to Rajiv Gandhi Degree College, Rajahmundry with the financial assistance of University Grants Commission, New Delhi and the Andhra University has been accorded permission to this college to offer this course during the academic year 2006-07. 47) The Rajiv Gandhi Degree College, Rajahmundry has not offered this course from the academic year 2006-07 and come forwarded to offer this course from the academic year 2009-10 onwards. In 2006 the subject experts of Food Technology Course has designed the syllabus under semester pattern, but the syllabus of under graduate courses in Andhra University has been designed under year-end pattern. 48) The College management of Rajiv Gandhi Degree College, Rajahmundry has requested Andhra University to modify the syllabus (Semester pattern) into year-end pattern on par with other under graduate courses of Andhra University. 49) Again the Andhra University conducted meeting with subject experts on 28-01-2010 in the Dept. of Food, Nutrition & Dietics, Andhra University discussed thoroughly about the existing syllabus of B.Sc. Food Technology course and modified the syllabus into year-end pattern like other UG Courses w.e.f. the admitted batch of 2009-10 onwards. 50) The Expert Committee of B.Sc. Food Technology Course at it’s meeting held 28-01- 2010 has taken the following resolutions for immediate approval. 1. Discussed in detail and resolved to accept the regulations, Scheme of Instruction and examination, syllabus of theory and practical subjects and training requirements for B.Sc. Food technology degree course as specified in Annexure-I 2. Resolved to approve the present pattern of question papers setting ro theory and practical examinations. 3. Resolved to approve the panel of examinations in Annexure-II. 4. Resolved to suggest to collect an amount of Rs. 20,000/- as tuition fee. 5. 5. Resolved to collect an amount of Rs. 1,000/- as examination fee for regular for supplementary candidate examination fee will be collected as per the University norms. 6. Resolved that last dae for the payment of examination fee is on or before 5h February for this year 2009-10 (I year) only. 7. Resolved to conduct examinations for common subject (B.Sc.) will be conducted along with the B.Sc. subjects. The examination for core subjects B.Sc. Food Technology will be conducted in the month of May 2010. 8. It is resolved to follow the Foundation Course & Computer Course along with the other courses. 51) Submitted for orders, whether the resolutions of the Expert committee mentioned in para no. 50 may be approved and later this may be communicated to the concerned examination sections for taking necessary further action in this matter as the I year examinations of all UG Courses already scheduled in the months of March/April, 2010. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) D.A.A./Registrar Chancellor NOTE FOR ORDERS Vice- 1. A meeting relating to academic matters of Andhra University has been conducted on 27-01-2010 in TLN. Sabha Hall, Andhra University. The Hon’ble Vice-chancellor addressed to all the Principals of Campus Colleges, Faculty Chairmen/Chairpersons, all the Chairmen/Chairpersons of Board of Studies and all the Heads of the Departments. 2. While, addressing to the gathering, the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor made various points, which are to be followed by all the Faculty Members of the University in their academic work. 3. The Vice-chancellor has directed the Registrar to circulate the minutes of the said meeting to all the Faculties of Andhra University and asked them to follow scrupulously. 4. In view of the orders of the Vice-Chancellor dated 27-01-2010 the draft circular containing all the minutes of the meeting of the academic affairs of Andhra University is placed below for kind approval. A.R. (Acad) D.A.A./Registrar D.R. (Acad) NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 05-02-2010 received from the Special Officer, A.U. Campus Centre, Vizianagaram, regarding to enhancement of Intake for M.C.A. and M.B.A. Courses from next academic year is for kind perusal and orders. 2. Prof.B. Ramakrishna Rao, Special Officer, A.U. Campus Centre, Vizianagaram has stated that the present Intake is 40 for M.B.A. and M.C.A. Courses in A.U. Campus Centre, Vizianagaram. In view of the growing and potential demand for M.B.A. & M.C.A. Courses to the development of Information Development Sector in coming years, the present Intake of M.C.A. & M.B.A. Courses has to be increased in A.U. Campus Centre, Vizianagaram from next academic year. 3. The Special Officer further stated that the enhancement of seats will certainly helps us to increase the infrastructure to the Campus which is still in the budding stage. The present infrastructure especially computer lab, and library is not adequate and we do not have electronic lab at all in spite of the five year existence of our Campus. 4. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders, whether the request of the Special Officer, A.U. Campus Centre, Vizianagaram regarding to enhancement of present Intake 40 to 60 for M.B.A. and M.C.A. Courses from next academic year may be approved. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) D.A.A./Registrar Vice- Chancellor NOTE FOR ORDERS 01. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 10-02-2010 received from the Under Secretary, National Commission for Minorities, Govt. of India, New Delhi regarding recognition of M.A. in Development Studies awarded by ACTS Academy of Higher Education, Bangalore is for kind perusal and orders. 02. The Under Secretary, National Commission for Minorities, Govt. of India, New Delhi has stated that Mr. James Varghese has studied M.A. in Development Studies from ACTS Academy of Higher Education, Bangalore. He has been considered for an appointment in national Commission for Minorities, New Delhi. 03. The Under Secretary requested Andhra University. Whether the M.A. Degree in Development Studies awarded by ACTS Academy of Higher Education, Bangalore is recognized confirmation of his appointment. by Andhra University for 04. Submitted for orders, whether the copies of the certificates of Mr. James Varghese may be forwarded to the Chairman, Board of Studies in Philosophy & Religious Studies for remarks regarding equivalency of M.A. in Development Studies offered by ACTS Academy of Higher Education, Bangalore is equivalent to M.A. in Philosophy/Religious Studies for the purpose of Higher Course of study in Andhra University. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) D.A.A./Registrar NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. It is submitted that Mr. JOSYULA SRINIVASA BABJI has passed B.Sc. degree examination in the year 1994 from Andhra University and later passed Master of Computer Applications Course from Bahrathi Dasan University, Tiruchirapalli and later passed M.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering course from Janardhana Roy Nagar, Rajasthan Vidya Peeth, Udaypur, Rajasthan under distance mode in the year January, 2006. 2. The candidate wishes to pursue Ph.D. Programme in the Dept. of Compute Science & Systems Engineering, Andhra University. The Chairman, Board of Studies in Computer Science & Systems Engineering has gone through the syllabus of M.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Course and understand that the syllabus, subjects duration of the course or quite sufficient, Hence it may be considered as equivalent to M.Tech. Computer Science & Systems Engineering course offering by Andhra University for pursuing higher course of study in Andhra University. 3. The Andhra University is recognizing the degrees, which are offered by various deemed Universities, if they are recognized by the Distance Education Council, New Delhi. The Janardhana Roy Nagar, Rajasthan Vidya Peeth, Udaypur, Rajasthan is recognized by the Distance Education Council, New Delhi upto 2005 and later got recognition from the year 2007-08. The candidate Mr. JOSYULA SRINIVASA BABJI has passed the M.Tech. Computer Science Engineering course in January, 2006. 4. Submitted for orders: a. The remarks of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Computer Science & Systems Engineering, Andhra University regarding equivalency of M.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Course as equivalent to M.Tech. Computer Science & Systems Engineering Course offered by Andhra University may be approved for the purpose of admission into Ph.D. Programme in the Dept. of Computer Science & Systems Engineering, A.U. (or) b. A.R. (Acad) Nature of orders are requested. D.R. (Acad) chancellor NOTE FOR ORDERS D.A.A./Registrar Vice- 11) Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 20-11-2009 received from the Joint Director, Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Parliament of India, New Delhi regarding names of the teaching faculty from Andhra University, who are interested for formation of panel of paper setters and evaluated for examinations to be conducted by recruitment cell of Rajya Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi is for kind perusal and orders. 12) The Joint Director, Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Parliament of India, New Delhi has requested Andhra University to provide list of teaching faculty from Andhra University, who are interested for formation of panel of paper setters and evaluated for examinations to be conducted by recruitment cell of Rajya Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi. 13) The communication of the letter has been forwarded to all the Chairmen/Chairpersons, Board of Studies and Heads of the Departments of A.U. Campus Colleges and asked them to forwarded list of Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors, who are interested for formation of panel of paper setters and evaluated for examinations to be conducted by recruitment cell of Rajya Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi. 14) The following Departments have submitted the following names of the teaching faculty interested for above programme. Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering: 1. Prof.K.R. Rajarajeswari 2. Prof.P. Mallikarjuna Rao 3. Prof.G. Sasibhushana Rao 4. Dr.P. Sridevi 5. Dr.P. Rajesh Kumar 6. Smt.S. Santa Kumar 7. Ms.M. Satya Anuradha 8. Ms.S. Aruna Dept. of Library & Information Science: 1. Prof.C. Sasikala 2. Prof.K. Somasekhara Rao 3. Prof.R.S.R. Varalakshmi 4. Prof.G. Valasayya 5. Dr.J. Vijayakumari 6. Dr.N. David Livingstone Contd…………..2 -2Dept. of Fine Arts: 1. Prof.M. Adinarayana 2. Sri S. Srinivasa Rao Dept. of English: 1. Prof.K. Nirupa Rani 2. Prof.V.C. Sudheer 3. Prof.S. Prasanna Sree 4. Prof. B. Sudipta 5. Prof.T. Narayana 6. Prof.L. Manjula Davidson 7. Dr..C.L.L. Jayaprada 8. Mr.D. Peda Raju 9. Mr.N. Solomon Benny 10.Mrs. P. Jayasree Rao Dept. of Philosophy: 1. Prof.S. Satyanarayana 2. Prof.P. George Victor 15) a) Submitted for orders, whether the above list of names has forwarded by the Chairmen/Chairpersons of the concerned departments for formation of panel of paper setters and evaluators for the examinations to be conducted by the recruitment cell of Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Parliament of India, New Delhi may be approved and the same may be communicated to the Joint Director of Rajya Sabha Secretariat for taking necessary further action. b) The Legal Section may be permitted to forward the list of teaching faculty, if any forwarded by the Departments A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) D.A.A./Registrar Vice- chancellor NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 03-03-2010 received from Prof.R.S.R. Vara Lakshmi, Chairperson, Board of Studies in Library & Information Science, Andhra University regarding to start P.G. Diploma in Digital Library Management (new course) from the academic year 20102011 in the Dept. of Library & Information Science is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Annual Board of Studies in Library & Information Science, Andhra University at its meeting held on 25-07-2009 in the Dept. of Library & Information Science has resolved to introduce P.G. Diploma in Digital Library Management (Self-finance) from the academic year 2010-2011. 3. As per the resolution of the Annual Board of Studies in Library & Information Science, the Chairperson has conducted Board of Studies meetings with Local Members on 01-02-2010, 19-02-2010, 25-02-2010 and 03-03-2010 discussed and approved the Syllabus, Regulation and Scheme of Instruction/Examination of the P.G. Diploma in Digital Library Management Course. The particulars of the course are as follows: Title : P.G. Diploma in Digital Library Management Course (Self- finance) Duration : One Year (YEAR-END) and offering as evening course Intake : 15 Fees : 10,000/- (per each candidate) Eligibility Criteria: i. Candidates for admission into Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library management shall be required to have passed MLISc. or any Post Graduate Degree With BLISc. examination of this University or of any other University recognized by the Academic Council and equivalent thereto. ii. The candidate requires to have reasonable computer knowledge. iii. Preference will be given to working library professionals. Contd……..2 -2- 4. The Chairperson has presented the following budget for this course as follows: Income through this course 15 candidates into Rs. 10,000/- = 1,50,000/Remunerative Expenditure (Teaching office assistance and office attendant) Per year Rs. 84,000/Expenditure for infrastructure and Systems maintenance Rs. 20,000/- (-) 1,04,000/- __________ Balance: Rs: 46,000/- __________ 5. Prof.M. Krishna Kumari, Chairperson, Faculty of Arts, Andhra University has gone through the syllabus of the course and recommended for implementation of the P.G. Diploma in Digital Library Management Course. 6. Submitted for orders: a. To consider and approve the proposal of the Board of Studies in Library & Information Science to start One year PG. Diploma in Digital Library Management course (Year-end) under self-finance category from the academic year 2010-2011. b. To approve the syllabus of PG Diploma in Digital Library Management Course as it was verified and recommended by the Chairperson, Faculty of Arts and placed before the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate for ratification. c. To communicate the same to the Director, Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University for taking necessary further action after approval of the course. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) D.A.A./Registrar Vice- chancellor NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. The meeting of the Departmental Committee of the Department of Education held on 25-02-2010 in the Dept. of Education, Andhra University has resolved to request the University authorities to discontinue M.Ed. Special Education course from the academic year 2010-2011. 2. The head of the Department of Education, Andhra University has forwarded the resolution of the Departmental Committee of Department of Education and requests the University authorities to take necessary favorable action. 3. Submitted for orders: a. to consider and approve the resolution of the Departmental Committee of the Department of Education to discontinue the M.Ed. Special Education Course from the academic year 20102011. b. to communicate the same to the Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University for taking necessary further action, after approval of the resolution. A.R. (Acad) chancellor D.R. (Acad) D.A.A./Registrar Vice- NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated Nil of Mr.M.B. REUBEN RAJ KUMAR forwarded by the Office of the Director, School of Distance Education, Andhra University regarding for admission into 2 Year M.B.A. Executive Programme in School of Distance Education is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The candidate Mr.M.B. REUBEN RAJ KUMAR has passed Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi and later studied 5 Year M.Sc. Degree in Soft Ware Engineering from Anna University, Chennai. The candidate seeking admission into 2 Year M.B.A. Executive Programme in School of Distance Education, Andhra University. 3. Prof.D. Prabhakara Rao, Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Mgt. Studies, Andhra University has gone through the mark statements of M.Sc. Soft ware Engineering Course awarded by Anna University, Chennai and recommended that the candidate is eligible for admission into 2 Year M.B.A. Executive Programme offered by School of Distance Education, Andhra University. 4. Submitted for orders, a. To consider and approve the recommendation of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Mgt. Studies, Andhra University regarding admission into 2 Year M.B.A. Executive Programme in School of Distance Education in respect of Mr.M.B. REUBEN RAJ KUMAR. b. To communicative the same to the Director, School of Distance Education, Andhra University for taking necessary action, after obtaining approval. A.R. (Acad) chancellor Submitted: D.R. (Acad) D.A.A./Registrar Vice- 44. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 02-03-2010 received from the Principal I/c., and Convener EAMCET-2010 Jawarharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad regarding to names of faculty members from Engineering faculty to act as observers on 29 and 30th May, 2010 for EAMCET-2010 Examination is for kind perusal and orders. 45. The Convener, EAMCET-2010, J.N.T.U., Hyderabad has requested Andhra University to furnish the names of faculty of members from Engineering faculty to act as observers on 29 and 30th May, 2010 for EAMCET-2010 Examination in prescribed proforma (copy enclosed). 46. The S.II Section has provided list of Faculty Members of Engineering Faculty (Department wise) for consideration and nomination of observers for EAMCET-2010 Examination on 29 and 30th May, 2010 (list enclosed). 47. Submitted for orders, to recommend names of the Faculty Members to act as observers of EAMCET-2010 Examination from the list of teaching faculty of A.U. College of Engineering provided by S.II Section. A.R. (Acad) chancellor D.R. (Acad) D.A.A./Registrar Vice- NOTE FOR ORDERS Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 25-02-2010 received from Mr./Mrs. Vandana Gupta, EHRQ-III, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi regarding the following information under Right to Information Act is for kind perusal and orders. The following information is required under Right to Information Act 1. How many foreign collaborations/partnerships have been affected in last 5 years? 2. What is the periodicity of curricula revision. Are there external members also in curriculum revising committee? 3. Is the industry involved in a. Devising curse curriculum b. Imparting training (besides the field training modules conducted in industry) Item No. 1: The following MoU’s arrived with Foreign Institutions by the Andhra University since five years: 1. Alcorn State University, Mississippi, USA. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Soonchunhyang University, Asan City, South Korea. Bleking Institute of Technology, Bleking, Sweden. UND Life Sciences, USA. Kansas State University, Kansas, USA. University of Delaware, Delaware. Planet Yoga by master Kamal, Hong Kong, Kingdom of Thailand and Vietnam. 8. Florida State University, USA. 9. University Hospitals of Geneva, Switzerland. 10.A.U. & University of Alaska Fairbanks & USA. 11.A.U. & Perth College UHI, Scotland, U.K. 12.A.U. & PERTH COLLEGE, UK., Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2NX (Hereinafter referred to as “PC”). 13. GMR Institute of Tech. A.U. an Perth College UHI. Item No. 2: The periodicity of curricula revision is minimum five years and external members also nominated in the Board of Studies of respective discipline. Item No. 3: Two members from industry are nominated in respective Board of Studies and field training and Industrial Tour are also conducted for necessary discipline, such as Social Work, M.B.A. and M.H.R.M. etc., Submitted for orders, whether the above mentioned information (Para No. ) may be communicated to SC & ST Cell of Andhra University under Right to Information Act . A.R. (Acad) chancellor D.R. (Acad) D.A.A./Registrar Vice- NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. It is submitted that the Department of Social Work, Andhra University in the year 2007 has requested Andhra University to permit the external examiners, who is attending the spot valuation to evaluate field work/viva-voce examination of M.A. Social Work students and informed that there is no additional expenditure and part of the University towards external examiners. 2. The Standing Committee of the Academic Senate at its meeting held on 15-03-2007 ha resolved to collect Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only) for each student of M.A. Social Work towards filed work/viva-voce examination and further resolved to implement this provision in Arts and Science courses, wherever the project work/field work/viva-voce is applicable. 3. Since 2007 onwards, the Department of Social Work only following this Principle to their students, but the other departments in Arts and Science Courses are not following this principle to their students. 4. It is submitted for orders, a. To communicate the resolution of the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate regarding to collect Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only) from each students of Arts and Science courses, wherever the project work/field work/viva-voce is applicable. b. To collect Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only) from the admitted batch students of 2008-2009 (Arts and Science) Courses (or) 2009-2010 admitted batch. c. To direct the all Heads of the Departments (Arts and Science) Courses to collect Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only) from each student at the time of applying for IV Semester examination along with IV Semester examination fee. A.R. (Acad) D.R. (Acad) D.A.A./Registrar Vice- chancellor NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 10-03-2010 received from the Special Officer, A.U. Campus Centre, Kakinada regarding to provide Broad Band connectivity through B.S.N.L. under National Mission of Education (NME) Scheme to the Departments of A.U. Campus Centre, kakinada is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The meeting of the Heads of the Departments of A.U. Campus Centre, Kakinada held on 10-03-2010 in the office of the Special Officer, A.U. Campus Centre, Kakinada has resolved as follows: a. It is unanimously resolved to request the University Authorities to give permission for the installation of Broad Band Connectivity of B.S.N.L. under National Mission of Education (NME) Scheme, (which is a special package announced for Colleges and Universities) in A.U. Campus, Kakinada from the academic year 2009-2010. The package contains 20 connections and it is also resolved to install these connections in all the Departments, Library and women’s Hostel. b. As the package offers at Rs. 1125/- per connection per year, it is resolved to collect RS. 100/- from each student at the beginning of the academic year. c. It is unanimously resolved to deposit the collected amount from the students in Special Officer’s account. 3. The Special Officer, A.U. Campus Centre, Kakinada has stated that 25% of the expenditure for each connection should bear by the University and the remaining 75% of the balance will be born by the Central Ministry per annum. The Campus Centre has been offering seven courses and the strength about 700 students both previous and final. 4. In view of the above it is submitted for orders, on the resolutions of the Heads of the Departments of A.U. Campus Centre, Kakinada mentioned in (Para No.2) and also implemented from the beginning of the academic year 2010-2011 onwards. A.R. (Academic) D.R. (Academic) chancellor NOTE FOR ORDERS D.A.A./Registrar Vice- Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 29-03-2010 received from Mr.D. Soora Reddy, Chairman, Board of Studies in Physical Education (UG) and Principal (FAC), S.S.R. Govt. College of Physical Education, Gopanna Palem, W.G. District (AP), regarding reconstitution of Board of Studies in Physical Education (UG) is for kind perusal and orders. The term and office of the present Board of Studies in Physical Education (UG) has been expired on 31-01-2010 by efflux of time and the Chairman, Board of Studies in Physical Education (UG) has suggested the following list of names for reconstitution of Board of Studies in Physical Education (UG). 1. Mr.D. Soora Reddy, Principal (FAC), Chairman, BOS SSR Govt. College of Phy. Education, GOPANNAPALEM-534450, W.G. District.s 2. Dr.M. Syam Babu, Secretary, Sports Board, Member Dept. of Physical Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 3. Dr. Florence Nightingale, Dept. of Physical Education, Member Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 4. Sri N. Vijaya Mohan, Dept. of Physical Education Member A.U. College of Engineering (A), Visakhapatnam. 5. Smt. A. Pallavi, Dept. of Physical Education, A.U. College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam. Member 6. Smt.U. Lawrence, Physical Director, VMC Mahila Kalasala, Member M.V.P. Colony, Visakhapatnam. 7. Dr.Y. Kishore, Member Secretary, Sports Board, Nagajuna University, Nagarjunagar-522510, Guntur. 8. Smt. Sara Sarojini, Member Secretary, Sports Board, Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswavidyalayam, Tirupathi. 9. Sri K. Ram Reddy, Member Principal (FAC), Govt. College of Physical Education, Domalaguda, Hyderabad. Submitted for orders, whether the recommendation of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Physical Education (UG), Andhra University, regarding reconstitution of Board of Studies in Physical Education, for a period of three years may be approved and later the same may be communicated to all the members of the Board of Studies in Physical Education. A.R. (Academic) chancellor D.R. (Academic) D.A.A./Registrar Vice- Submitted: 11. The Board of Studies in Zoology at its meeting held on 24-07-2009 in the Department of Zoology has approved modified syllabus of M.Sc. Fishery Science Course with effect from the admitted batch of 2009-2010. 12. The modified syllabus of M.Sc. Fishery Science Course with effect from the admitted batch of 2009-2010 has not received by the Legal Section, Andhra University, but the examination sections E.VIII and S.I Sections have followed the modified syllabus by obtaining it from the Head of the Department of Zoology. The I semester examination of M.Sc. Fishery Science Course has been conducted with modified syllabus successfully and the II semester examinations is also going to be conducted with modified syllabus shortly. 13. The Board of Studies in Zoology at its meeting held on 23-03-2010 with local members in the Department of Zoology, unanimously resolved to request the authorities to implement the modified syllabus of M.Sc. Fishery Science Course with effect from the admitted batch of 2009-2010. 14. The Chairman, Board of Studies in Zoology has forwarded Scheme of examination and modified syllabus of M.Sc. Fishery Science Course and request to approve the same and later communicate to the concerned examination sections. 15. Submitted for orders, whether the modified syllabus of M.Sc. Fishery Science Course (Self-finance) with effect from the admitted batch of 2009-2010 as approved by the Board of Studies in Zoology, Andhra University may be approved and later this may be place before the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate for ratification. A.R. (Academic) D.R. (Academic) D.A.A./Registrar Vice- chancellor Submitted: 01. It is submitted, that the following guidelines prescribed as per statutes of Andhra University for reconstitution of Board of Studies in PG/Professional and Law courses have been followed by the Departments of Andhra University. “There shall be not more than fifteen members including at least two persons from outside the University area. Every Professor and Associate Professor in a University Department shall be appointed as member of the concerned Board of Studies. The Chairman of the corresponding Board of Studies of the first degree courses shall be an ex-officio member”. “A student who stands first in the Pre-Final examination of the course in a branch of knowledge for which Board of Studies is constituted shall also be appointed as a member of the Board of Studies. 02. In addition to this the Board of Management of Andhra University at its meeting held on 13-03-1995 has framed the following guidelines for reconstitution of Board of Studies in PG Courses: 1. The number of member in a Board should not normally exceed 15 including all the Professors and Associate Professors in the Department and other members statutorily prescribed of the Board of Studies. 2. In a Department where there are a large number of Professors and Associate Professors, all the Professor and maximum of 2 Readers nominated by rotation from among the Reader. 3. If the number of member as nominated above fall short of 15 it may be filled up with as many Readers as required to make up the total of 15 members; 4. Where there are no Professors posts in the Department, the above guidelines may be applied mutatis mutandis to Associate Professors and Assistant professors. Contd……………2 -2- 5. Where there are PG. Courses offered in Affiliated Colleges two, from among the Head of Departments in the Affiliated Colleges who are not below the rank of Associate Professor and whose appointments are approved by the University may be nominated by rotation. 6. The Chairman of the Board of Studies of the related Departments of study, one Associate Professor in the subject concerned from the School of Distance Education may be nominated wherever such member have to be included. 03. The Standing Committee of the Academic Senate at its meeting held on 25-072005 has resolved to include the experts/Executives as special invitees in concerned Boards of studies of PG. Courses in Arts, Science, and Engineering and Law faculties. 04. The Joint Board of Studies meeting in Arts, Science, Engineering, Law and Pharmaceutical Sciences in the year 2005 unanimously resolved to induct two members from Industries into the every Board of Studies to develop the interaction between Industries and Andhra University. 05. The Principal, A.U. College of Science & Technology has asked the Legal Section to incorporate the 3 & 4 items in the guidelines of reconstitution of the Board of Studies for PG Courses and communicate to all the Chairmen, Board of Studies and Heads of the Departments for information and taking necessary action, whenever their respective boards comes to the reconstitution. 06. Submitted for orders, whether the resolutions para no’s. 3 & 4 may be communicated in addition to above 6 guidelines mentioned in (para no.2) to all the Chairmen, Board of Studies and all the Heads of the Departments in order to follow them in reconstitution of Board of Studies of respective branches. A.R. (Academic) D.R. (Academic) D.A.A./Registrar Vice- chancellor Re-submitted: 6. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 22-04-2010 received from the Secretary, Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad regarding to approval of the syllabus of B.Com. III year electives by the concerned Board of Studies is for kind perusal and orders. 7. The Secretary, Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad in a response to the office letter dated 19-04-2010 has forwarded the revised curriculum of elective papers in B.Com. III year with effect from the admitted batch of 2008-2009. 8. The Secretary, Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad has requested Andhra University to refer the revised curriculum of elective papers in B.Com III year with effect from the admitted batch of 2008-2009 to the concerned Board of Studies in B.Com. for discussion and make any changes if necessary before going to implement the syllabus. 9. The Chairman, Board of Studies in B.Com. has requested permission (Page No.1) to conduct special meeting of the Board of Studies to verify and finalize the syllabus of elective papers of B.Com. III year, which will be communicated to all the Principals of UG Colleges before re-opening of the colleges. 10. Submitted for orders on the following: a. i. To consider the request of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce (UG), Andhra University to conduct the Board of Studies meeting to verify and finalize the syllabus of elective papers in B.Com. III year as forwarded by the Secretary, APSCHE, Hyderabad for the admitted batch of 2008-09. ii. To sanction TA & DA to all the external members of the Board of Studies attending to the meeting. iii. To sanction an amount of Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only) to the Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce (UG) towards contingency expenditure. iv. To order the date, time and venue of the Board of Studies meeting (or) b. To refer the syllabus of elective papers of B.Com. III year as forwarded by the APSCHE, Hyderbad to the Chairman, Board of Studies in B.Com. to verify the syllabus and make changes if necessary and later forward to the University. A.R. (Academic) D.R. (Academic) D.A.A./Registrar Vice- chancellor Submitted: 28. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 21-04-2010 received from the Dean, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing and Deputy Director, Capacity Building, N.R.S.E., Dehradun regarding to approval of the names of the external examiners of M.Tech. Remote Sensing & GIS Programme is for kind perusal and orders. 29. Dr.V.K. Dadhwal, Dean, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing & GIS Programme, Dehradun has forwarded the list of names of external examiners for M.Tech. Remote Sensing & GIS Programme being offered by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun as per MoU arrived with Andhra University and requests Andhra University to approve the same for taking necessary further action. 30. It is submitted for orders, whether the names of the external examiners of M.Tech. Remote Sensing & GIS Programme as forwarded by the Dean, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing and Deputy Director, Capacity Building, N.R.S.E., Dehradun may be approved and later the same may be communicated to the Dean, IIRS., for taking necessary further action. A.R. (Academic) chancellor D.R. (Academic) D.A.A./Registrar Vice- NOTE FOR ORDERS 33. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 01-05-2010 received from the SC & ST Cell of Andhra University under Right to Information Act about M.Ed. Course being offered by Dept. of Education, Andhra University is for kind perusal and orders. 34. The applicant Mr.B.S.N. Murthy, Gopalapatnam, Visakhapatnam has asked the following information of M.Ed. Course under Right to Information Act 2005. Point-I: Kindly furnish the information regarding the M.Ed. Course establishment details in the Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Tadepalligudem in the Academic Years 2008, 2009, 2010 about its No. Objection Certificate from the State Government of Andhra Pradesh and its Recognition by the N.C.T.E., Bangalore. Part-II: And also kindly furnish the information of M.Ed., course and its staff approvals particulars from the year of establishment to till the present academic year 2010-2011 and also the staff qualifications and Degrees, and dealing the subjects in M.Ed. Course in the Department of Education, Andhra University. Part-III: And also I request you to kindly furnish he Information about the application made to the M.Ed. Course date, applied details by the University to the N.C.T.E., Bangalore, particulars of D.D. Rs. 40,000/- towards Inspection fee, drawn on date and the fixed deposit Rs. 5,00,000/- particulars and date and also 3,00,000/- particular and date made by the University to wards Endowment Fund and Reserved fund the date of F.D.R submission details. 35. The above items are not related to Legal Section and the information for above three items available from C.I, S.II, Department of Education and Special Officers of A.U. Campus Centres, Vizianagaram and Tadepallegudem. 36. Submitted for orders, whether the SC & ST cell of Andhra University may be asked to obtain information for above three points from C.I, S.II, Department of Education and Special Officers of A.U. Campus Centres, Vizianagaram and Tadepallegudem. A.R. (Academic) D.R. (Academic) NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 03-05-2010 received from Miss./Mrs. Rachakonda Chaya Kumari regarding equivalency of M.Phil. degree in Mathematics awarded by Karnataka University, Dharwad for the purpose of admission into Ph.D. Programme in Mathematics, Andhra University is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The candidate Miss./Mrs. Rachakonda Chaya Kumari has passed M.Phil. degree in Mathematics in the Year 2002 from Karnataka University, Dharwad and later she had admitted in Ph.D. Programme in Mathematics, Dept. of Mathematics, Andhra University. Due to health problems, she has been discontinued her Ph.D. Programme from Andhra University. 3. Again the candidate wishes to re-admit into the Ph.D. Programme in the Dept. of Mathematics, Andhra University. She requests equivalency of M.Phil degree in Mathematics awarded by Karnataka University, Dharwad as equivalent to M.Phil. degree in Mathematics of Andhra University for the purpose of re-admission into Ph.D. programme of Mathematics in Andhra University. 4. In view of the above it is submitted for orders, whether the copies of the mark statements, provisional and degree certificates of M.Phil. degree in Mathematics awarded by Karnataka University, Dharwad in respect of Miss./Mrs. Rachakonda Chaya Kumari may be forwarded to the Chairman, Board of Studies in Mathematics for remarks, regarding confirmation of the equivalency if the M.Phil. Degree of Andhra University for the purpose of admission into Ph.D. Programme in Andhra University. A.R. (Academic) D.R. (Academic) D.A.A./Registrar NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 02-06-2010 received from the Country Head, NON RESIDENT INDIANS, Faridabad regarding Special supplement on “Universities in India” & write up on your University is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Country Head, Non Resident Indians, Faridabad has stated that NRI has launched a magazine “NON RESIDENT INDIANS” for NRI’s in India and Abroad. The magazine provides full information on educational in situations, pertaining to admission, course conducted and complete list of Universities in India and it covers “EUROPE, USA, MIDDLE EAST. FAREAST, AUSTRALIA, U.K, SAUDI ARABIA, QUATAR, DUBAI, SHARJAH, KUWAIT, MUSCAT, ABU-DHABI, SOURTH AFRICA, NIGERIA, CANADA, NEWZEALAND, HOLLAND, POLAND, HONGKONG, SINGPORE, THAILAND, MALAYSIA, MALDIVES, MAURITIUS & GERMANY. 3. The Non Resident Indians magazine provides full Rules & Regulations to NRI’’s investment in different projects, collaborations, import-export, Real Estate etc. and will also cover information on business tie-ups, financial institutions & assistance, legal and banking issues, travel, educational institutions and their admissions for NRI’s & Medical facilities in India. In a nutshell, the Magazines provide all possible information pertaining to the needs of NRI’s abroad. 4. The Country Head, Non Resident Indians, Faridabad requested Andhra University to send “A BRIEF ON YOUR UNIVERSITY” to facilitate for Non Resident Indians (NRI) and an advertisement in magazine and the tariff of the advertisement as follows: Sterling Pounds Indian Rupees Inside Front (Four Colour) 400 32,000.00 Inside Back (Four Colour) 400 32,000.00 Back cover (Four Colour) 600 48,000.00 Full Page (Four Colour) 300 24,000.00 DSP Colour 600 48,000.00 Black & White (Full page) 200 16,000.00 5. Submitted for orders to consider the tariff mentioned in (para no.4) and give advertisement in magazine about Andhra University. A.R. (Academic) D.R. (Academic) D.A.A. Registrar Vice- chancellor Submitted: 63. The dates to conduct the Annual Board of Studies meetings in Science/Arts/Law/Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences Courses have been finalized for the year 2010-2011 and the agenda for the meetings has to be finalized to communicate all the members of the Board of Studies. 64. The following agenda is circulated to all the members of the Board of studies in 2009 and all the Boards followed the agenda in their meetings AGENDA FOR THE ANNUAL BOARD OF STUDIES MEETINGS IN SCIENCE/ARTS/LAW/ENGINEERING AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES COURSES 1. To propose additions or omissions to the consolidated list of persons eligible to serve as paper setters/examiners. Note: Information regarding the subjects in which the persons mentioned in the list are especially proficient should be noted. Should the Board desires that any persons’ name be deleted from the list for confidential reasons, the Board should send us its recommendations in the form of resolution stating the reasons in full in a confidential communication to the Registrar. 2. To recommend text books for the several University examinations with which the Board is concerned. Note: a) Text books for the several University examinations with which the Board deals may be recommended text books for any of the University examination, the chairman may furnish in the minutes that text books are not necessary for that examination and that the syllabus prescribed may be followed. b) It is important that the Board should satisfy itself (1) that an adequate number of copies of the text books particularly in vemaculars and other oriental languages recommended of all the examinations are available for the use of the students; ii) that when such number is not available now, the board has made enquires and satisfied itself that necessary arrangements will be made for their being available before the course commences and; iii) the books should not contain absence and objectionable passages but are suitable in style and subject matter for University study as literature. The Chairmen requested to state when lists are sent to the Registrar which of the books fails in category I) and which under category ii) The Chairman is also requested to see that the full postal address of the authors and book sellers are furnished as far as possible in respect of the books recommended for study by the Board of Studies. 3. To consider the question papers set for the examinations. 4. To consider recommending panel of experts from outside the University area as required under section 43 of chapter VII of the A.P. Universities Act 1991 for constitution of section committees and send the same to the Vice-Chancellor in closed cover. 5. To consider equivalency for the subject between year end pattern to the semester pattern and when there is no equivalency between these two, the course of action to be taken and the guidelines in this behalf. Contd…………2 -26. To consider the forwarding the model question papers with the signature of the Chairman/Chairperson an each page within 15 days from the meeting of the Board of Studies. 7. To consider that any proposal for starting of new course shall be routed through the Dean, Faculty concerned along with minutes of the meeting of the Board of Studies of the respective board with instruction/examination full details proposed fee i.e. year structure of and effect, needs of syllabi, the scheme of Industry/Student Community. 8. To consider that if any proposal to revamp the syllabi is to be given effect for the forth coming batches only and should not encourage to revise the syllabus for a particular subject or subjects or to a single unit/units in the middle of the academic year to avoid confusion among the student community, paper setting work and conduct the examinations smoothly and unnecessary expenditure occurred by the University. 9.To consider any proposal for modified/revised syllabi for may course shall submit in single spell for getting approval of statutory bodies and communicate the same to the concerned sections and affiliated colleges to offer the said courses for taking necessary further action. 10.The Executive Council at its meeting held on 24-09-1998 vide resolution No. 10 has resolved that the syllabus, curriculum and regulations once formulated shall ordinarily be in force for at least 3/2 year and whenever the UG/PG/Diploma syllabi undergo change, the transitory provision shall be in force only for 3/3 years. 11. To consider any other cognate subject with the permission of the Chairman/Chairperson. 65. The Choice Based Credit System has been introduced in all PG Science & Technology courses during the academic year 2009-2010 in campus departments. In the same way can we ask all the Chairmen/Chairpersons, Board of Studies in Arts & Commerce to introduce Choice Based Credit System in all Arts & Commerce courses from the academic year 2010-2011. 66. Submitted for orders: a. To consider and approve the agenda furnished in the para no. 64 and suggest any modifications/ new items if any. b. Specific orders are requested on para no. 65 regarding introduction of Choice Based Credit System in Arts & commerce Courses from the academic year 2010-2011. A.R. (Academic) chancellor D.R. (Academic) Dean, Academic Affairs Vice- NOTE FOR ORDERS It is submitted that Andhra University has proposed to start 6 Year Pharm.D. Course in the Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University with effect from the academic year/admitted batch of 2010-2011. The Pharm.D. Course having consist 30 seats and categorized into two forms, 22 seats (75%) to be filled with a fee of Rs. 67,500/- under category A, and 8 seats (25%) with a fee of Rs. 1,51,000/- under category B, per annum. The Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi has been accorded permission to start this course in the Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, A.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences with effect from the academic year/admitted batch of 2010-2011. The State Council of Higher Education Hyderabad has approved the proposal of Andhra University to start Pharm.D. Course in the Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, A.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences with effect from the academic year/admitted batch of 2010-2011 through EAMCET-2010 Counseling. In this regard a draft E.C. Item is placed below for favour of approval. A.R. (ACADEMIC) D.R. (ACADEMIC) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS REGISTRAR NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. It is submitted that the Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (PG) has not finalized so far, since Prof.D. Prakasa Rao (Former Chairman), Board of Studies in Education, School of Distance Education, Andhra University has been retired due to the age of superannuation. 2. The Annual Boards of Study meetings in Arts & Commerce and Law has decided on 24-07-2010, the meeting in Education (PG) has to be conducted by the senior faculty member of the department or the Principal, A.U. College of Arts & Commerce, Visakhapatnam. 3. In view of the above it is submitted for orders, whether the Principal, A.U. College of Arts & Commerce, Visakhapatnam may be authorized to conduct the Annual Board of Study meeting in Education (PG) on 24-07-2010 in the Office of the Principal, A.U. College of Arts & Commerce, Visakhapatnam. A.R. (ACAD.) CHANCELLOR /D.R. (ACAD.) /DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS /VICE- NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the application of Mr. Demis Zergaw W. Giorgis, student of M.A. in curriculum and instruction awarded by Addis Ababa University, who completed Ph.D. programme in Education, Andhra University is for kind perusal and orders. 2. Mr. Demis Zergaw W. Giorgis has passed M.A. in curriculum and instruction course in Addis Ababa University and later he completed Ph.D. Programme in Education from Andhra University. He requests original degree of Ph.D. Programme in Education and paid necessary fee towards the degree. 3. The certificates of the candidate refer to Prof.K. Viswanadh, Dept. of Geology, Advisor, International Students Affairs, Andhra University for remarks regarding equivalency of candidate’s degree. The Advisor, International Students Affairs, Andhra University has recommended as follows: “the M.A. in curriculum & instruction of Addis Ababa University is recognized & their M.A. Students can pursue Ph.D in Andhra University”. 4. It is submitted for orders, whether the recommendations of the Advisor, International Students Affairs, Andhra University regarding equivalency of M.A. in curriculum and instruction course awarded by Addis Ababa University is as equivalent to M.A. Degree of Andhra University for pursuing Ph.D. Programme in Andhra University may be approved and the same may be communicated to the Thesis Section for awarding Ph.D. degree to Mr. Demis Zergaw W. Giorgis. A.R. (ACAD.) /D.R. (ACAD.) /DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS /VICE- CHANCELLOR NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 07-07-2010 received from the Secretary, A.P. State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad regarding nomination of Coordinator for Helpline Centre (at PGRR CDE, Osmania University Campus and University College of Engineering, Osmania University) to conduct Web based counseling of CETS-2010 admissions is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Secretary, A.P. State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad has requested Andhra University a faculty member, who is acquainted with the computers as the In-charge of the Helpline Centre (HLC) and the Faculty Member should be in the rank of Assistant Professor and also requested Andhra University to make all the arrangements at Help Line Centre (HLC). 3. It is submitted for orders, to nominate Coordinator of Help Line Centre located at the University College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad from Andhra University at the rank of Assistant Professor as the Counseling schedule of the CETS-2010 admissions likely to be notified soon. A.R. (ACAD.) CHANCELLOR /D.R. (ACAD.) /DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS /VICE- NOTE FOR ORDERS 15. It is submitted that Department of Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University has arrived MoU with CAPITAL IQ INFORMATION SYSTEMS (INDIA) PVT. LTD., Hyderabad recently to assist in offering the Master of Finance & Control Course by the Dept. of Commerce & Mgt. Studies with effect from the academic year 2010-2011. 16. As per MoU, the following modalities have been worked out for 2 Year Master of Finance & Control Course with effect from the academic year 2010-2011 onwards. i. Capital IQ to collaborate in organizing MFC Program of DCMS, AU by extending financial assistance to the extent of Rs. 12 lakhs per annum (Rs. 24 lakhs per batch of two years) towards partial sponsorship of the tuition fee of the MFC students of DCMS, AU with effect from the academic year 2010-2011. ii. The entry conditions for MFC Program are: A pass in Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50 per cent marks. 3-tier system will be followed in the admission process of MFC Program. iii. A Rank in the Entrance Test to be conducted by AU exclusively for MFC Program. iv. Group Discussion (Capital IQ representative will be there). v. Personal Interview (Capital IQ representative will be there). vi. All the MFC students shall undergo summer internship program in Capital IQ, Hyderabad. vii. The Department of commerce and Management Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam to design Master of Finance and Control (MFC), a tailor-made program in consultation with the capital IQ, keeping in view to curricular needs of the company and offer the program we.f. 2010-2011 academic year. viii. the syllabus to be designed by Andhra University in collaboration with Capital IQ and be revised in regular intervals as per the needs of Capital IQ. Contd……….. ix. DCMS to design and offer short-term course on domain knowledge and soft skills which the MFC students have to invariably undergo as an add-on course and get certification. x. At the end of final semester, Capital IQ gives preference for placement to all the successful candidates in MFC Program, subject to the requirement of the Company, However, the final placement in Capital IQ is strictly based on merit and the candidate’s performance in the selection process. xi. The selected student has to sign 2 year service agreement with Capital IQ at the time of admission into the MFC Course’s 17. It is submitted for orders, whether the terms & conditions of the Master of Finance & Control (MFC) Course as per MoU may be forwarded to the Director, Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University for taking necessary further action in the admission process of Master of Finance & Control (MFC) Course with effect from the academic year 2010-2011. A.R. (ACAD.) CHANCELLOR /D.R. (ACAD.) /DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS /VICE- NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. It is submitted that Andhra University that Andhra University has been issuing equivalency certificates to the degrees awarded by other state Universities and Foreign Universities. Many foreign students are joining in PG & Professional Courses and in M.Phil. & Ph.D. Programmes of Andhra University. 2. The Examination sections are asking equivalency certificates after completion of the courses and the Legal Section is issuing equivalency certificates to the degrees awarded by other State Universities after confirmation of the recognition by the University Grants Commission and Distance Education Council, New Delhi and also to the degrees awarded by Foreign Universities, after confirmation of their equivalency by the Advisor, International Students Affairs, Andhra University. 3. The Association of Indian Universities AIU, New Delhi has prepared list of Foreign Universities and their courses as equivalent to Indian Universities and their degrees and published a book in the year 2006 titled “Equivalency of Foreign Degrees” and the price of the volume is Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only). 4. The Advisor, International Students Affairs, Andhra University and the Dean of Academic Affairs, Andhra University desired and felt that the volume of “Equivalency of Foreign Degrees” is most desirable and most important to the academic needs of the Andhra University and better to keep one volume of the said book at the O/o of the Dean, Academic Affairs, Andhra University. 5. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders to sanction Rs. 1,500/(Rupees Fifteen hundred only) to purchase the book of “Equivalency of Foreign Degrees” published by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi for the academic needs of Andhra University. A.R. (ACAD.) CHANCELLOR /D.R. (ACAD.)/ F.O. /D.A.A. / Registrar /VICE- Submitted: 21. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 19-04-2010 received from the Chairperson, Adhoc Board of Studies in Music (PG), Andhra University, regarding to include Smt.V. Venkata Rani, In-charge Station Director, All India Radio, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam as a Member in the Adhoc Board of Studies in Music in the place of the Station Director, All India Radio, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam. 22. The Chairperson, Board of Studies in Music has stated that the Station Director, All India Radio, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam has been nominated as Member of the Board of Studies in Music (PG) for a period of three years with effect from 19-01-2010 to 18-01-2013. 23. The Chairperson, Board of Studies in Music (PG) further stated that the post of Director, All India Radio, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam has not been fulfilled from so many months and Smt.V. Venkata Rani is acting as In-charge Station Director, All India Radio, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam. She recommends to consider the name of Smt.V. Venkata Rani, In-charge Station Director, All India Radio, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam as a Member in the Board of Studies in Music (PG) in the place of Station Director, All India Radio, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam. 24. It is submitted for orders, to consider the recommendation of Dr.K. Saraswathi Vidyardhi, Chairperson, Adhoc Board of Studies in Music (PG) to include the name of Smt.V. Venkata Rani, In-charge Station Director, All India Radio, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam as a Member in the Board of Studies in Music (PG) in the place of Station Director, All India Radio, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam. A.R. (ACADEMIC) D.R. (ACADEMIC) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VICE- CHANCELLOR Submitted: 25. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 23-07-2010 forwarded by Prof.G. Ramachandrudu, Chairman, Board of Studies in Economics (PG), Andhra University regarding to include Prof.G. Krishna Murthy as a Member in the Board of Studies in Economics (PG) is for kind perusal and orders. 26. Prof.G. Krishna Murthy, Department of Rural Development, A.U.P.G. Centre, Etcherla, Srikakulam has been transferred to Andhra University and posted as a Professor in the Department of Economics on 06-07-2009 after the A.U.P.G. Centre, Etcherla, elevated as Dr.B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam. 27. The Chairman, Board of Studies in Economics and Head of the Department of Economics are recommended the name of Prof.G. Krishna Murthy, Dept. of Economics to be a Member in the Board of Studies in Economics (PG) and permit him to the meeting on 24-07-2010. 28. It is submitted for orders, to consider and approve the recommendation of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Economics to include Prof.G. Krishna Murthy as Member in the Board of Studies in Economics and permit him to the meeting on A.R. (ACAD.) CHANCELLOR 24-07-2010. D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VICE- MEETING OF THE PG BOARD OF STUDIES IN ZOOLOGY HELD ON 23-07-2010 AT 11.00 A.M. IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPATNAM. Resolutions: 1. For item no.1 of the agenda: The Board resolved to include a few names of Professors to the earlier panel of paper setters/examiners (Annexure-I). 2. For item no.2 of the agenda: The Board resolved to follow the previous list of text books for the courses offered by the Dept. of Zoology, Andhra University. 3. For item no.3 of the agenda: The board is very much satisfied with the existing pattern of model question papers for the courses offered by the Department of Zoology. 4. For item no.4 of the agenda: The board resolved to prepare list of panel of experts from outside the University area for Selection Committee and the list will be submitted in a sealed cover to the office of the Vice-Chancellor. 5. For item no.5 of the agenda: The board felt that the equivalency of papers between year-end pattern and semester pattern is not necessary, since all the courses in the Department of Zoology have been offering under semester pattern. 6. For item no.6 of the agenda: The Board resolved to adopt the item no. 6 and authorized the chairman, Board of Studies in Zoology to forward the model question papers to the Dean, Academic Affairs with in 15 days with the signature of Chairman, Board of Studies in Zoology and stamp. Contd…………..2 -2- 7. For item no.7 of the agenda: The board resolved not to propose any new courses for the academic year 20102011 in the Department of Zoology. 8. For item no.8 of the agenda: The board resolved to consider any change in the present scheme of M.Sc. Zoology course after through discussion in the staff council meeting before proposing such changes. 9. For item no.9 of the agenda: The Board discussed the existing syllabus of M.Sc. Zoology and M.Sc. Fishery Science courses and resolved to retain the existing syllabus and scheme of instruction/examination. In case of M.Sc. Fishery Science, it is proposed to delete the following topic in unit 3.0. “Riverine Fisheries of India with particular reference to Fisheries of Ganga, Brahmaputra, Godavari, Krishna and major West Coast rivers. 10. For item no.10 of the agenda: The board adopted the resolution of the Executive council held on 24-09-1998 (Vide Resolution No. 10) and resolved to follow the transitory provision for 3/3 years for all the courses offered by the Department of Zoology, Andhra University. 11.For item no.11 of the agenda: Nil Submitted: 1. The meeting of the Annual Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication held on 24-07-2010 in the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 2. The Board unanimously approved list of paper setters submitted by the Chairman, Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication for the academic year 2010-2011 (list enclosed) and also recommended the following new text books for the academic year 2010-2011. i. Historical Perspective of Freedom of the Press in India - C. Rama Krishna (2002), Andhra University Press, Visakhapatnam (Paper-II, Semester-II). ii. Contemporary Press – DVR. Murthy (2004), Andhra University Press, Visakhapatnam (Paper-V, Semester-I). iii. Traditional Media and Development Communication – K. Madhusudan (2005), Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi ( PaperIII, Semester-IV) 3. The Board unanimously authorized Chairman, Board of Studies to prepare new syllabus for the following three papers for Master of Journalism & Mass Communication Course with effect form the admitted batch of 2010-2011. i. ii. iii. Paper-III: Communication Theory- (Semester-I) Paper-V: Gender and Communication (Semester-II) Paper-V: Political Communication (Semester-IV). This paper will replace dissertation. Dissertation will be deleted and in its place, this new paper will be introduced. 4. The Board has resolved to introduced new course of two year master’s degree in Applied Communication with an Intake of 30 students from the academic year 2011-2012 with admission at All India level. 5. Submitted for orders on the following points: i. ii. iii. iv. To consider and approve the list of paper setters forwarded by the Chairman, Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication. To consider and approve the list of new text books forwarded by the Chairman, Board of Studies. To consider and approve the resolution of Board of Studies to revise the syllabi of three papers with effect from 2010-2011. To consider and approve the resolution of the Board of Studies to start new course i.e. 2 year Master’s Degree in Applied Communication with effect from the academic year 2011-2012. A.R. (ACAD.) CHANCELLOR D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VICE- Submitted: 20.Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 15-07-2010 received from the Principal, Gayatri Vidya Parishad Degree College (Autonomous), Visakhapatnam regarding to include 2 year Master of Finance & Control Course in the admission brochure of AURPGCET-2010 by the Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University is kind perusal and orders. 21.The Andhra University has sanctioned 2 year Master of Finance & Control Course to the Gayatri Vidya Parishad Degree College (Autonomous), Visakhapatnam during the academic year 2009-2010. The college has not admitted the candidates for Master of Finance & Control during the academic year 2009-10 due to lack of sufficient number of candidates. 22.The Andhra University has been offering 2 Year Master of Finance & Control Course with the MoU of Capital IQ Information Systems (India) Pvt. Limited, Hyderabad from the academic Year 2010-2011 and the notification for the said course has not been issued so far by the directorate of admissions, Andhra University for the academic year 2010-2011 23.The Principal, Gayatri Vidya Parishad Degree College (Autonomous), Visakhapatnam has requested Andhra University to include their college in the admission notification of 2 Year Master of Finance & Control Course for the academic year 2010-2011. 24.It is submitted for orders, whether the request of the Principal, Gayatri Vidya Parishad Degree College (Autonomous), Visakhapatnam regarding to include the name of the college into admission notification of 2 year Master of Finance & Control Course for the academic year 2010-2011 may be approved and the same may be communicated to the Director, Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University for taking necessary further action. A.R. (ACAD.) D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VICE- CHANCELLOR Submitted: 208. It is submitted that Prof.O.S.R.U. Bhanu Kumar, Coordinator/Focal Point of M.Tech. Satellite Meteorology Course being offered by the CSSTEAP, Dehradun has been retired from service by attaining the age of superannuation in the Dept. of Meteorology & Oceanography and another Senior Faculty member of the Department has to be nominated in his place as Coordinator/ Focal Point of M.Tech. Satellite Meteorology Course. 209. The Departmental Committee of the Department of Meteorology & Oceanography at its meeting held on 27-07-2010 has unanimously resolved to recommend the name of Prof.S.S.V.S. Rama Krishna, Chairman, Board of Studies in Meteorology & Oceanography as Cooordinator/Focal Point of M.Tech. Satellite Meteorology Course being offered by the CSSTEAP, Dehradun. 210. The S.II Section has provided the list of teaching staff working in the department of Meteorology & Oceanography S.No. Name of the Professor As Professor 1. Prof.K. Gopala Reddy 27-07-1998 (CAS) 2. Prof. K.V.S.R. Prasad 15-03-2002 (CAS) (Present HOD up to 23-08-2010) 3. Prof.S.S.V.S. Rama Krishna 05-03-2007 (CAS) 4. Prof.G. Bharathi 14-03-2008 (CAS) 211. It is submitted for orders, to taking into consideration of above (para’s) no.s 209 and 210 and nominate Senior Faculty Member as Coordinator/Focal Point for M.Tech. Satellite Meteorology Course (SATMET) being offered by the CSSTEAP, Dehradun as per MoU with Andhra University for a period of three years. A.R. (ACAD.) CHANCELLOR D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VICE- Submitted: Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 23-07-2010 received from Prof.Y. Bhaskaracharyulu, Department of Education, Andhra University regarding to consider his name to the post of Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (PG) is for kind perusal and orders. The Department of Adult & Continuing Education and Department of Special Education have been merged in the Department of Education, Andhra University as per the resolution of the Executive Council of Andhra University at its meeting held on 28-11-2007. Prof.Y. Bhaskaracharyulu, Department of Education, Andhra University has stated that “The teachers working in different departments be now treated as faculty of a single department and the appointment of Head and Chairman, Board of Studies may be decided on the basis of inter-se-seniority of the teachers of the concerned combined department. Prof. R. Rangadhan, Department of Education, Andhra University has been nominated as Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (PG) until further orders with effect from 12-07-2010. But Prof.Y. Bhaskaracharyulu stated that he is the senor most, next to Prof.P.Ch. Lakshmi Narayana, who served already as Chairman, Board of Studies in Adult & Continuing Education. His date of appointment as Professor under CAS is 27-07-2006, whereas the date of appointment as Professor of Prof.R. Ranganadhan is 02-04-2007, which clearly shows that Prof.R. Ranganadhan is the junior to him, and he has been nominated as Chairman, Board of Studies in Education. Prof.Y. Bhaskaracharyulu requested to consider his candidature to the post of Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (PG) in the interest of natural justice. Submitted for orders, on the letter of Prof.Y. Bhaskaracharyulu, Department of Education, Andhra University. A.R. (ACAD.) D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VICE- CHANCELLOR Recommended Text Books for M.J.M.C. Course for the academic year 20102011. I. Historical Perspective of Freedom of the Press in India - C. Rama Krishna (2002), Andhra University Press, Visakhapatnam (Paper-II, Semester-II). II. Contemporary Press – DVR. Murthy (2004), Andhra University Press, Visakhapatnam (Paper-V, Semester-I). III. Traditional Media and Development Communication – K. Madhusudan (2005), Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi ( Paper-III, Semester-IV) NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. It is submitted that Miss/Mrs.P.M. Tejani, Student of Part-time M.B.A. Course, Department of Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University has discontinued her studies and wishes to pursue 3 Year M.B.A. Degree Course in School of Distance Education. 2. The matter has been referred to Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies by the direction of the School of Distance Education. The Chairman, Board of Studies recommended that Ms.P.M. Tejani may be permitted to pursue 3 Year M.B.A. Degree Course in School of Distance Education and write all papers in the course under the subject to condition of clearing all the dues in the Department of Commerce & Management Studies. 3. It is submitted for orders, whether the recommendation of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies, regarding admission into 3 Year M.B.A. Degree Course in School of Distance Education may be approved and the same may be communicated to the Director, School of Distance Education, Andhra University. A.R. (ACADEMIC) AFFAIRS D.R. (ACADEMIC) DEAN, ACADEMIC NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. The meeting of the Board of Studies in Theatre Arts held on 24-07-2010 in the Department of Theatre Arts, Andhra University and resolved to recommend the list of paper setters/examiners for D.T.A. (Acting) and D.T.A. (Direction) and also recommend the following reference books for D.TA. Acting & Play Direction Course (list enclosed). 2. The board further resolved on the following points as follows: i. Question papers for Diploma in Theatre Arts Acting and Play Direction (I and II year) need to be given Bi-lingual (English and Telugu). ii. To withdraw the short-term Diploma (6 months course) in Acting and Certificate Course in Make-up due to in sufficient response. iii. The Board unanimously resolved to recommend the University authorities, in addition to the existing eligibility criteria the candidates, who completed one of the P.G. Diploma in Acting or Play Direction are eligible for admission into II year of the another Diploma Course in Theatre Arts directly. However, the candidates who wish to join with the previous students to equip hem selves, they may be considered along with the fresh students with the payment of full fee. 3. a) It is submitted for orders, whether the list of paper setters/examiners and list of text books as recommended by the Board of Studies in Theatre Arts may be approved and the same may be communicated to the S.I. Section. b) The Item numbers 2 (i, ii and iii) may be placed before the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate for consideration and approval. A.R. (ACAD.) D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VICE- CHANCELLOR NOTE FOR ORDERS The meeting of the Board of Studies in Psychology & Para Psychology held on 2407-2010 in the Department of Psychology & Para Psychology has resolved to recommend the list of text books for M.A. Psychology Course (list enclosed). It is submitted for orders, whether the list of text books as recommended by the Board of Studies in Psychology & Para Psychology may be approved and the same may be communicated to S.I Section. A.R. (ACAD.) CHANCELLOR D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VICE- NOTE FOR ORDERS The meeting of the Board of Studies in Library & Information Science held on 2407-2010 in the Department of Library & Information Science, Andhra University has resolved to recommend the list of text books and list of paper setters/examiners for 2 Year Master of Library & Information Science Course (list enclosed). It is submitted for orders, whether the list of text books and list of paper setters/examiners as recommended by the Board of Studies in Library & Information Science may be considered and the same may be communicated to S.I. and E.IX Sections for taking necessary further action. A.R. (ACAD.) D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS CHANCELLOR NOTE FOR ORDERS VICE- The meeting of the Board of Studies in Education (PG) held on 24-07-2010 in the Department of Education, Andhra University has resolved as follows: i. It is resolved to introduce second Mid-semester (Internal Assessment) (Online examination patters) Common to all M.Ed. Colleges in first and Second semester. ii. It is resolved to introduce single valuation for M.Ed. and M.A. (Adult Education) Courses for the Academic Year 2010-2011 onwards. iii. It is resolved to consider the issue of revision of syllabus of M.Ed., B.Ed. (VI), and M.A. (Adult Education) Courses. The workshops may be organized to revise the syllabus under the guidelines given by NCTE, RCT an UGC respectively. Submitted for orders: a. The items (i and ii) under para no. may be placed before the Standing committee of the Academic Senate for consideration and approval. b. Specific orders are requested on (item no.iii) under para no. associated with financial commitment. as it is A.R. (ACAD.) D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VICE- CHANCELLOR NOTE FOR ORDERS The meeting of the Board of Studies in Social Work held on 24-07-2010 in the Department of Social Work, Andhra University has resolved to recommend list of paper setters/examiners for M.A. Social Work course (list enclosed). The Board further resolved as follows: i. To offer the following value added/add on course from the academic year 20112012, as there is a need and demand for these courses in the development field. a. P.G. Diploma in counseling (One year duration). b. P.G. Diploma in Management of Non-profit Organizations (one year duration). ii. To increase the number of seats in the Dept. of Social Work, A.U. Campus and resolved to request the University to increase the number of seats from 35 to 50 (35 Regular + 15 Self Financed) from the next academic year 2011-2012. iii. To allow the Post Graduate candidates with Humanities. Social Sciences and Management background for admission into M.Phil/Ph.D. (Part-Time) Course as the Social work course curriculum is multi-disciplinary. Submitted for orders: a. The list of paper setters/examiners of M.A. Social Work as recommended by the Board of Studies in Social Work may be approved and later the same may be communicated to S.I. Section for taking necessary further action. b. Specific orders are requested on proposed new courses. c. The resolution 2 and 3 under (para no………) may be placed before the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate for consideration and approval. A.R. (ACAD.) CHANCELLOR D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VICE- NOTE FOR ORDERS The meeting of the Board of Studies in History & Archeology held on 24-07-2010 in the Department of History & Archeology, Andhra University has resolved to recommend the list of paper setters/examiners for M.A. History and M.A. Ancient History & Archeology (copy enclosed) s The Board unanimously resolved and felt the desirability of reducing the variation of marks between the first & second valuation from 25 percent to15 percent. Submitted for orders: a. The list of paper setters/examiners of M.A. History and M.A. Ancient History & Archeology as recommended by the Board of Studies in History & Archeology, Andhra University may be approval and later the same may me communicated to the S.I. and E.IX Sections for taking necessary further action. b. The Item no.2 may be placed before the Standing committee of the Academic Senate. A.R. (ACAD.) D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VICE- CHANCELLOR NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. It is submitted that the meeting of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies held on 24-07-2010 in the Dept. of Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam has resolved as follows: a. Resolved to send the MBA Students for practical training for four weeks (Practical training report carry two credits) during summer vacation after 2nd semester and for project work for four weeks (carrying six credits) during winter vacation after the 3rd semester. b. Resolved to introduce 1st year end Viva-Voce examination (carrying two credits) at the end of 2nd semester examinations, besides the existing Comprehensive viva Voce examination at the end of 4th semester examinations. c. Resolved to make four local/outstation industrial short visits compulsory, in each semester (carrying two credits). The student has to submit Short Visits’ Report at the time of i) I year end Viva Voce (short visits of 1st and 2nd semesters) and ii) Comprehensive Viva Voce at the end of 4th semester (short visits of 3rd and 4th semesters). d. Resolved to offer MBA (PT) in five semesters, in the place of existing six semesters w.e.f. 2010-11, vide Annexure-I. e. It is resolved to revive the Off campus MBA Programme (offered earlier to NTPC/RINL executives). f. Resolved to establish equivalency of subjects between semester and yearend pattern of M.Com from new regulations to new revised regulations vide Annuxure-2. g. Resolved to dispense with lateral entry/exemptions of subjects in two year Executive M.B.A. (Distance Mode) w.e.f. the 2010-2011 academic year. 2. It is submitted for orders to place the above resolutions of Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies before the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate for consideration and approval. A.R. (ACAD.) D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VICE- CHANCELLOR Submitted: 104. It is submitted that the post of Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (UG) has not been fulfilled, since the sudden demise of Sri D. Samba Raju, I/c. Principal, M.R. College of Education, Vizianagaram and Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (UG), Andhra University. 105. Smt.K. Subhashini has been appointed as Principal, M.R. College of Education, Viziangaram in the place of Sri D. Samba Raju. She has submitted her resume and requested to consider her name to the post of Chairperson, Board of Studies in Education (UG), Andhra University. 106. The Principal, S.G.S. (Govt) I.A.S.E., Rajahmundry has submitted resume and requested to exempt him to the post of Chairman, Board of Studies in Education, since he has been engaged in the work of spot valuation of S.S.C. Examinations and counseling for recruitment of teachers transfers and other duties assigned by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. 107. As per statute the Senior Principal of colleges of Education, wherever the B.Ed. and M.Ed. courses have been offering should be nominated as Chairman/Chairperson, Board of Studies in Education (UG) and the Andhra University is also offering this post to the Government or Aided Colleges only. There are two colleges functioning under Government/Aided under Andhra University jurisdiction and the colleges are M.R. College of Education and S.G.S. (Govt) I.A.S.E., Rajahmundry. 108. a) In view of the above, it is submitted for orders to consider the name of the Principal, M.R. College of Education to the post of Chairperson, Board of Studies in Education (UG) for a period of three years, since the Principal, S.G.S. (Govt) I.A.S.E., Rajahmundry has not interested due to various assignments assigned by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. (or) b) Nature of orders suggested. A.R. (ACAD.) D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS CHANCELLOR NOTE FOR ORDERS VICE- 1. The meeting of the Provisional Board of Studies in Yoga & Consciousness held on 24-07-2010 in the Department of Yoga & Consciousness, Andhra University has resolved as follows: “The Board resolved to recommend to the University that the seats for the PG Diploma in Yoga of the University campus be increase from 40 to 50 and the enhanced seats may be allotted to students, who have completed their 6 months Diploma in Yoga and have the necessary qualification of graduation that is prescribed for admission to the PG Diploma in Yoga of Andhra University. This facility is being created to help students, who show keen interest in Yoga as they have completed a Diploma in Yoga and would like to learn more about the subject for are unable to obtain admission in PG Diploma in Yoga”. 2. Submitted for orders, whether the above resolution recommended by the Provisional Board of Studies in Yoga & Consciousness may be placed before the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate for consideration and approval. A.R. (ACAD.) CHANCELLOR D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VICE- NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. It is submitted that the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate at its meeting held on 15-09-2009 has approved the proposal submitted by the Director, School of Distance Education and permitted the ITI passed candidates to admit into B.A./B.Com. Courses in School of Distance Education with effect from the academic year 2009-2010 onwards. 2. Recently various affiliated colleges of Andhra University has forwarded representations submitted by the various candidates, who passed ITI Examination conducted by State Board of Technical Education, Hyderabad and requested to permit them admission into B.A./B.Com. Courses (Regular Stream) as well as School of Distance Education with effect from the academic year 2010-2011 onwards. 3. It is submitted for orders, to consider the representations of the students, who passed 2 year ITI Examinations conducted by State Board of Technical Education & Training, Hyderabad for admission into B.A./B.Com. (Regular stream) with effect from the academic year 2011-2012 onwards as the admissions into present academic year 2010-2011 is already completed. A.R. (ACAD.) D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS CHANCELLOR NOTE FOR ORDERS VICE- 1. Kind attention is invited to the letters dated 10-05-2010, 12-05-2010 and 15-05-2010 regarding offering M.B.A. (Full-time) Programme exclusively for NRI Students, M.B.A. (Evening Programme) and M.B.A. Programme for International Students is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Head of the Department of Commerce & Management Studies has stated that the Department is receiving many enquies regarding accommodating NRI Candidates in the fulltime MBA Progrmme of Andhra University and requests from NRI Quarters. The Head of the Department requests to accord permission to offer 2 Year Regular MBA Programme for NRI’s with intake of 60 with the effect from the academic year 2010-2011. 3. The Head of the Department further stated that there is huge demand of MBA (evening) programme from both in service candidates and also fresh candidates. The department is desires to enhance the intake of 60 at par with MBA (FT) Programmes and the Departmental Committee of Department of Commerce & Management Studies has resolved to earmark 20 seats to NRI out of the intake of 60. Hence requests to accord permission. 4. The Head of the Department of Commerce & Management Studies has further stated that the 2 Year (full-time) MBA Programme for International Students with the effect from the academic year 2009-2010 is going on very well and the demand for the programme is quite encouraging, hence requests permission for the academic year 2010-2011 with an intake of 60. 5. submitted for orders on the following points: a. To accord permission to offer 2 Year Regular MBA Programme for NRI’s with intake of 60 with the effect from the academic year 2010-2011. b. To enhance intake to 60 for MBA (Evening Programme) on par with MBA (Full-time) Programme and earmark 20 seats to NRI out of the intake of 60. c. To offer 2 Year (full-time) MBA Programme for International Students with an intake of 60 during the academic year 2010-2011 also. A.R. (ACAD.) D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VICE- CHANCELLOR NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 07-09-2010 received from Smt.K. Subhashini, Principal, M.R. College of Education and Chairperson, Board of Studies in Education (UG), Andhra University regarding to conduct B.Ed. Spot Valuation is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Chairperson, Board of Studies in Education (UG), Andhra University has stated that the B.Ed. theory examinations were completed in the month of August and the moderation board visit to different centres is going to be completed by 9th September, 2010 and spot valuation activity yet to be commenced. 3. The Chairperson, Board of Studies in Education (UG), Andhra University has to play a pivotal role in proposing the names of teaching faculty for the conduct of practical examinations nominating the moderation board and also for theory spot valuation. members of the For the above three assignments the senior faculty of all colleges of Education are to be drafted for the effective conduct of the these activities. 4. The Chairperson, further stated as per the by laws of the Andhra University, the Principal, College of Education with post graduate programme in Teacher Education should be nominated as Chairperson, Board of Studies in UG & PG to monitory the academic and examination activities in University area. 5. She requests to permit her to conduct the spot valuation of B.Ed. at the earlier possible time as the B.Ed. Spot valuation programme in other Universities is already in progress. She further request that Senior Faculty, College of Education with more than 20 years of experience should be given priority to conduct spot valuation and request a chance be given to her conducting the spot valuation with the guidance of a senior most professor of Andhra University as Chief Teacher Associate to monitory the administrative and financial accepts of the spot valuation along with the supporting staff by providing list of teacher educators working in college of Education with their experience and the subjects thought by them to enable her to nominate senior faculty for the spot valuation, which is to be conducted judiciously. 6. Submitted for orders, on the request of the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Education (UG) on para no.5. A.R. (ACAD.) D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS CHANCELLOR NOTE FOR ORDERS VICE- 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 15-09-2010 received from the Principal, A.U. College of Science & Technology regarding to approve the fee structure of Arts & Commerce, Law, Science, Engineering and Pharmacy courses in M.Phil. & Ph.D. Programmes is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The meeting of the fee structure committee at its meeting held on 07-052010 in the office of the Principal, A.U. College of Science & Technology has finalised the following fee structure of Arts & Commerce, Law, Science, Engineering and Pharmacy courses in M.Phil. & Ph.D. Programmes. M.Phil. & Ph.D. Programmes. i. M. Phil. (Full-time and Part-time) Programme ii. M.Phil. (Part-time) Programme iii. Ph.D. (Full-time) with out M.Phil. iv. Ph.D. (Part-time) with out M.Phil. v. Ph.D. (Full-time) with M.Phil./L.L.M. vi. Ph.D. (Part-time) with M.Phil./L.L.M. Engineering/Pharmacy vii. Ph.D. (Full-time) viii. Ph.D. (Part-time) ix. The Re-registration fee for Ph.D (full-time/Part-time) is Rs. 8,000/to be paid to the Principal, concerned college by D.D. for full-time and part-time. x. After re-registration the annual fee will be the last year fee paid for every subsequent year. xi. The processing charges for conversion from full-time to parttime/part-time to full-time and change of guide is Rs. 1,000/payable to the Principal, concerned college in the form of D.D. xii. Processing fees for Ph.D. admissions for EMR, FDP and NET qualified and Project Fellows is Rs. 2,000/- payable to the Principal of the concerned college by D.D. Contd……………2 -2- xiii. First year fees to be paid in the form of D.D. in the favour of admissions account, Directorate of Admissions, Andhra University. xiv. In case of candidates admitted under regulations effective from 1st June, 2009 the following conditions will apply. xv. For candidates admitted between 01-06-2009 and 31-05-2010, the fee collected for 1st year at the time of admission will hold good only for 1st year. The revised fee structure will be applicable from the fee to be paid from 2nd year onwards. xvi. In case of candidates admitted on or after 01-06-2010 the new fee structure will be effective from 1st year onwards. In case of any discrepancy in the fee already collected, necessary arrangements may be made to collect the correct fee as per above norms for maintaining uniformity. 3. Submitted for orders, whether the recommendations of the fee structure committee of Andhra University regarding fee structure of M.Phil./Ph.D. Programmes being offered by the various departments of Andhra University may be approved and later the same may be communicated to all the Principals of campus colleges, all the Chairmen/Chairperson, Board of Studies and all the Heads of the Departments, Directorate of Admissions and Special Officers, A.U. Campus Centres for taking necessary further action. A.R. (ACAD.) D.R. (ACAD.) DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS CHANCELLOR NOTE FOR ORDERS VICE- 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 21-08-2010 received from Dr.Gara Latchanna, Head of the Department of Education, Andhra University regarding to consideration of UGC Guidelines in the appointment of teachers in Colleges of Education, wherever B.Ed. and M.Ed. courses offering is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Head of the Department of Education has stated that the University Gants Commission has published regulations under Government of India, Gazette Publication (Part-III), Sector-4 about staff ratification in affiliated B.Ed. Colleges, Vide publication No. F.3-1/20009 dated 30th June, 2010. 3. The Head of the Department has further stated that the ratification of teaching faculty is to be completed every year before commencement of the B.Ed./M.Ed. admissions. Teachers should be recruited through the advertisement and proper selection committee and requested Andhra University to follow the NCTE/UGC Guidelines in the following programmes (qualifications copy enclosed). i. Qualification for B.Ed. Course. ii. Foundation Courses iii. Methodology Courses iv. Qualifications for M.Ed. Course. v. Professor/Head vi. Associate Professor vii. Assistant Professor 4. Submitted for orders on the letter of the head of the Department of Education for taking necessary further action. A.R. (ACAD.)/ CHANCELLOR D.R. (ACAD.)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ VICE- NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. The meeting of the Board of Studies in Library & Information Science at its meeting held on 15-09-2010 with local members has approved the revised syllabus of Pre-Ph.D-Paper-I: Recent Advances in Library and information Science with effect from the academic year 2010-2011. 2. The revised syllabus of the Pre-Ph.D. paper has to be verified by the Convener, Board of Research Studies, Andhra University, hence the draft letter addressed to the Convener is placed below for approval. A.R. (ACADEMIC) D.R. (ACADEMIC) Submitted: 1. Kind attention is invited to the application submitted by Mr. Amare Sahile Abebe, Student of M.A. Educational Psychology course offered by ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, ETHOPIA regarding equivalency of his degree for obtaining Ph.D. original degree from Andhra University is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The candidate Mr. Amare Sahile Abebe has passed M.A. Educational Psychology course offered by ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, ETHOPIA and later completed Ph.D. in Psychology from Andhra University. The casndidate requested equivalency certificate to his degree as equivalent to M.A. in Psychology degree of Andhra University for obtaining Ph.D. Original certificate from Andhra University. 3. Prof.K. Viswanadh, Advisor, International Students Affairs, Andhra University has verified the certificates of the candidate and recommended that M.A. in Educational Psychology degree awarded by ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, ETHOPIA as equivalent to M.A. Psychology degree of Andhra University for the purpose of further studies in Andhra University. 4. Submitted for orders, whether the recommendation of Prof.K. Viswanadh, Advisor, International Students Affairs, Andhra University regarding equivalency of M.A. in Educational Psychology degree awarded by ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, ETHOPIA as equivalent to M.A. Psychology degree of Andhra University for the purpose of further studies in Andhra University may be approved and later the same may be communicated concerned section to award Ph.D. original degree to the candidate. A.R. (ACAD.)/ CHANCELLOR D.R. (ACAD.)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ VICE- Submitted: 33. Kind attention is invited to the letter 11-10-2010 received from the Head of the Department of Education, Andhra University regarding to conduct on-line Mid-examination for all M.Ed. college students with effect from the admitted batch of 2010-2011 is for kind perusal and orders. 34. The Andhra University has been conducting mid-examinations for all PG Courses with effect from the admitted batch of 2007-2008 onwards. The I Mid is conventional Mid and the II Mid examinations is on-line Mid examination. All the departments in the campus and affiliated colleges are following the above system except M.Ed. colleges and department of Education. 35. The Head of the Department of Education, Andhra University has requested to permit the department to conduct on-line Mid examination to M.Ed. students of department of Education and campus colleges with effect from the admitted batch of 2010-2011. 36. The Standing Committee of the Academic Senate at its meeting held on 05-10-2010 has not considered the resolution of the Board of Studies in Education to conduct internal assessment for M.Ed. students in the place of on-line examination. 37. Submitted for orders, whether the request of the Head of the Department of Education and Chairman, Board of Studies in Education, Andhra University regarding to conduct on-line Mid examination to all M.Ed. students of department of Education and Campus Colleges with effect from the admitted batch of 2010-2011 may be approved. A.R. (ACAD.)/ CHANCELLOR D.R. (ACAD.)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ VICE- Submitted: 09. It is submitted that the tenure of Prof.V. Simmanna, Chairman, Board of Studies in Telugu (PG) will going to be completed by 29-10-2010 by efflux of time and another seniority faculty member of Telugu to be considered for the post of Chairmanship in Telugu. 10. The S.II Section has provided the following list of teaching staff working in the Department of Telugu and School of Distance Education, Andhra University 1. Prof.P. Apada Rao - Already served Chairman BOS in Telugu 2. Prof.M. Jayadev - 3. Prof.P. Subba Rao -do- Not served as chairman, BOS in Telugu so far 4. Prof.V. Simmanna, SDE his - Present Chairman, BOS in Telugu and tenure will be completed by 29-102010 5. Prof.E. Viswanadha Reddy - Not served as Chairman, BOS in Telugu 6. Prof.K. Sudarsana Raju - Present Head of the Dept. of Telugu and term will be completed on 28-11-2010 7. Prof.G. Yohan babu - Not served as chairman, BOS in Telugu so far 8. Prof.S. Mohana Rao - -do- 9. Prof.M. Dattatreya Sastry - -do- 11. Prof.P. Subba Rao, Department of Telugu has requested to consider his name to the post of Chairmanship, Board of Studies in Telugu after the completion of the tenure of Prof.V. Simmanna for a period of his service upto 30-04-2011. 12. Prof.K. Sudarsana Raju, Head of the Dept. of Telugu has requested to consider his name for the post of Chairman, Board of Studies in Telugu, if the name of Prof.P. Subba Rao has not considered due to six months service and also stated that he will relinquish the Headship of Telugu. 13. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders to nominate senior faculty member as chairman, Board of Studies in Telugu from the list of names except Sl.No’s 1, 2 and 4. A.R. (ACAD.)/ CHANCELLOR D.R. (ACAD.)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ VICE- Submitted: 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 02-08-2010 received from Sri S. Hanumanth Sastry, Senior Manager, Centre for E.R.P. Visakha Steel Plant, Visakhapatnam regarding equivalency certificate for admission into Ph.D. Programme in the Department of Computer science & Systems Engineering, Andhra University is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The candidate Mr. S. Hanumanth Sastry has completed DOEACC ‘C’ LEVEL COURSE offered by DOEACC Society of Ministry of Communication & Information Technology, Government of India, New Delhi and wishes to pursue Ph.D. Programme in Andhra University and submitted the syllabus and relevant certificates. 3. The matter has been refer to the Chairman, Board of Studies in Computer Science & Systems Engineering for remarks, regarding equivalency of the course. Prof.P.S. Avadhani, Chairman, Board of Studies in Computer Science & Systems Engineerisng has gone through the syllabus and certificates awarded by the AICTE and All India Board of Information Technology and observed the following points: 1. The syllabus is on par with our M.Tech. Programme. 2. The AICTE authorities have also clearly stated that the above said programme equivalent to M.Tech. in Computer Science for academic purposes. (Copy enclosed). 3. The resolution of the task force of the All India Board of Information Technology also clarified that DOEACC ‘C’ level examination is equivalent to M.Tech. for all academic purposes. (Copy enclosed). 4. The Chairman, Board of Studies in Computer Science & Systems Engineering has recommended that the DOEACC ‘C’ LEVEL COURSE offered by DOEACC Society of Ministry of Communication & Information Technology, Government of India, New Delhi may be treated as equivalent to M.Tech. Computer Science & Technology course of Andhra University for the academic purpose. 5. The remarks of the Convener, Board of Research Studies, Andhra University has to be obtained to submit the same to Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, hence the draft letter addressed to the Convener, Board of Research Studies is placed below for approval. D.R. (ACADEMIC) Submitted: 1. Kind attention is invited to the letters dated 19-10-2010 and 20-10-2010 received from the Students of Ethopia, who have completed Ph.D. Programme in Department of Commerce & Management Studies and Department of Mathematics, Andhra University regarding to issue equivalency certificate to their degrees ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, ETHOPIA is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The student Mr. ASSEGID DEMISSIE SHISHIGU has passed Master of Business Administration course from Addis Ababa University, Ethopia and later completed Ph.D. in the Department of Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University. 3. The student Mr. MULUGETA ATNAFU AYELE has passed Master of Science in Mathematics from Addis Ababa University, Ethopia and later completed Ph.D. in the Department of Mathematics, Andhra University. 4. Both the candidates have applied for Ph.D. degrees in Andhra University. As per procedure, the Thesis Section has directed the candidate to obtain equivalency certificates from Legal Section. Prof.K. Viswanadh, Advisor, International Students Affairs, Andhra University has recommended that the degrees awarded by Addis Ababa University, Ethopia are equivalent to Andhra University degrees for the purpose of pursuing Ph.D. Programmes in Asndhra University. Both the candidates have been remitted prescribed fee Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) each towards equivalency certificates. 5. In view of the above it is submitted for orders, whether the proceedings regarding equivalency may be issued to the candidates, since the equivalency already confirmed by the Advisor, International Students Affairs, Andhra University. A.R. (ACAD.)/ D.R. (ACAD.)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ Submitted: 85. Kind attention is invited to the proposal dated 28-10-2010 received by the Legal Section 02-11-2010 from the Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University, regarding reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies is for kind perusal and orders. 86. The term of the present Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies has been expired on 18-10-2010 by efflux of time and Prof.D. Prabhakara Rao, Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies has submitted the following list of names for consideration as Members of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies for a period of three years. 01. Prof.D. Prabhakara Rao, Chairman Dept. of Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Senior Professors of DCMS, AU. 02. Prof.B. Appa Rao, Head & Dean, Member Dept. of Commerce & Mgt. Studies, A.U. 03. Prof.R. Satya Raju, Member Dept. of Commerce & Mgt. Studies, A.U. 04. Prof.I. Muralikrishna Rao, Dept. of Commerce & Mgt. Studies, A.U. Member 05. Prof.M. Laxmipathi Raju, Member Dept. of Commerce & Mgt. Studies, A.U. 06. Prof.K. Ramamohana Rao, Member Dept. of Commerce & Mgt. Studies, A.U. 07. Prof.M. Madhusudana Rao, Member Dept. of Commerce & Mgt. Studies, A.U. 08. Prof.B. Ramakrishna Rao, Member Dept. of Commerce & Mgt. Studies, A.U. Associate Professors of DCMS, AU. 09. Dr.B. Mohan Vankat Ram Member Dept. of Commerce & Mgt. Studies, A.U. 10. Dr.J. Ravi, Member Dept. of Commerce & Mgt. Studies, A.U. Heads of Department in Affiliated Colleges of AU: 11. Prof.S. Rajani, Member Head, M.B.A. Programme Gyatri Vidyaparishad College, Madhuravada, Visakhapatnam. 12. Dr.B. Kuberudu, Member Head-In-charge, M.B.A. Program, A.U.P.G. Centre, M.S. Naicker Campus, Kakinada. Contd………….2 -2Chairman of BOS-UG in Commerce 13. Sri Jwala Narasimha Murty Ex-Officio Member Chairman-BOS in Commerce (UG) S.Ch.VPMR Govt. College, Ganapavaram, W.G. District. School of Distance Education, AU: 14. Prof.N.L. Narasimha Rao, School of University, Distance Member Education, Andhra Visakhapatnam-530003. Two Members from Industry: 15. Sri Pratap Chairman Aditya, MBA, Member Managing Director, Capital IQ, Electronic City, Hyderabad. 16. Sri V.V. Rammohana Rao, M.Com., FCA., Rao & Kumar, Soudamani, Siripuram, Visakhaptnam-530003. Special Invitee from Local Subject Experts: Member 17. Prof.P.S. Avadhani, Dept. of Computer Science Member & Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 18. Prof.V. Krishna Kumar, Director, GITAM Inst Member of Foreign Trade, GITAM University, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam. 87. As per Andhra University Code Volume, all the Professors of the Department should be members of the Board of Studies and there are 24 Professors and 5 Associate Professors are there in the Department of Commerce & Management Studies (list provided by the S.II Section dated 13-10-2010 as per the request of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies). 88. The Chairman, Board of Studies has submitted the names of 7 Professors including his name and 2 Associate Professors in the Department of Commerce & Management Studies. 89. It is submitted for orders, whether the proposal for reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies has forwarded by the Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies may be approved for a period of three years and later this may be communicated to all the members of the board. A.R. (ACAD.)/ CHANCELLOR D.R. (ACAD.)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ NOTE FOR ORDERS VICE- 1. Kind attention is invited to the letters received from the Principals BRR & GKR Chamber’s Degree College, Palakol and B.G.B.S. Women’s College, Narasapur regarding deletion of some portions of II language Hindi syllabus from degree courses offered by affiliated colleges of UG and School of Distance Education from the academic year 2010-2011 onwards is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Principals of affiliated colleges has stated that the syllabus of II language Hindi subject for II year students of degree colleges and also School of Distance Education is prescribed very large and students of Godavari Districts facing very difficult with the huge syllabus and students has submitted representations to reduce some topics of second language Hindi syllabus of II year degree students from the academic year 2010-2011. 3. The Principals has requested to delete the topics of old poetry, modern poems, auto Biography of Poets and History of Hindi Literature and General Essays from II language Hindi syllabus of II year in degree course and the matter has been referred to the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Hindi (PG) for remarks. 4. Prof.B. Mohini, Chairperson, Board of Studies in Hindi (PG) has recommended to delete the topics requested by the Principals from the II year Hindi syllabus with effect from the academic year 2010-2011. 5. Submitted for orders, a. whether the request of the Principals of Affiliated Colleges (UG) to delete the topics of syllabus from second language Hindi II year from degree syllabus and also in School of Distance Education as recommended by the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Hindi (PG) may be considered (or) b. Nature of orders are requested for taking further action. A.R. (ACAD.)/ CHANCELLOR D.R. (ACAD.)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ VICE- Submitted: 07. Prof.D. Prabhakara Rao, Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies has asked the Legal Section to communicate orders on the resolutions made by the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies at its meeting held on 24-07-2010. 08. The resolution to offer M.B.A. (Part-time) with five semesters instead of existing six semesters with effect from the admitted batch of 20102011 has been approved by the academic bodies of the Andhra University and the same is communicated to the Chairman and Head of the Department of Commerce & Management Studies for taking necessary further action. 09. The other resolutions made by the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies are not communicated due to the lack of specific orders from the authorities. The following resolutions of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies are yet to be approved. a. To send the MBA Students for practical training for four weeks (Practical training report carry two credits) during summer vacation after 2nd semester and for project work for four weeks (carrying six credits) during winter vacation after the 3rd semester with effect from 2010-11. b. To introduce 1st year end Viva-Voce examination (carrying two credits) at the end of 2nd semester examinations, besides the existing Comprehensive viva Voce examination at the end of 4th semester examinations with effect from 2010-11. c. Resolved to make four local/outstation industrial short visits compulsory, in each semester (carrying two credits). The student has to submit Short Visits’ Report at the time of i) I year end Viva Voce (short visits of 1st and 2nd semesters) and ii) Comprehensive Viva Voce at the end of 4th semester (short visits of 3rd and 4th semesters) with effect from 2010-11. d. To revive the off campus MBA Programme (offered earlier to NTPC/RINL executives). e. To approve the equivalency of subjects between semester and year-end pattern of M.Com from new regulations to new revised regulations with effect from 2010-11. f. To dispense with lateral entry/exemptions of subjects in two year Executive M.B.A. (Distance Mode) w.e.f. the 2010-2011 academic year. 10. It is submitted for specific orders, on the above resolutions of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies to communicate the same to the Chairman & Head of the Department of Commerce & Management Studies for taking necessary further action. A.R. (ACAD.)/ CHANCELLOR Submitted: D.R. (ACAD.)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ VICE- 6. The proposal of M.B.A. (Part-time) course with five semesters in the place of existing 6 semesters has been approved by the Academic Senate at its meeting held on 29-10-2010 with effect from the admitted batch of 20102011. 7. Prof.D. Prabhakara Rao, Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies has forwarded the syllabus of M.B.A. (Part-time) with 5 semesters as per the approved proposal of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies and requests to approve the syllabus. 8. The titles of the M.B.A. (Part-time) syllabus with 5 semesters have been approved by the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies, Standing Committee of the Academic Senate and Academic Senate. The Chairman, Board of Studies in consultation with the Head of the Department of Commerce & Management Studies has modified some of the titles of the syllabus and request to approve the same with effect from the academic year 2010-2011. 9. It is submitted for orders, whether the revised syllabus of M.B.A. (Part-time) course with 5 semesters with effect from the admitted batch of 2010-2011 as forwarded by the Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies may be approved and later this may be placed before the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate for ratification. A.R. (ACAD.)/ CHANCELLOR D.R. (ACAD.)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ VICE- Submitted: 40. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 02-11-2010 received from the Dean, IIRS & Associate Director (CB), NRSC, Dehradun, regarding renewal of MoU between Andhra University and IIRS is for kind perusal and orders. 41. The Andhra University has arrived an MoU with Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun for a period of five years in the year 2006 and the said MoU is going to be expired on 21-04-2011. 42. The Dean, IIRS, Dehradun has stated that the 5th APEX Committee with members of the Andhra University and CSSTEAP was held on 18-08-2010 at National Remote Sensing Head Quarters (NRSC), Hyderabad. The formal discussion have been held regarding the renewal of the existing MoU for a period of ten years instead of five years and enhance the registration fee from Rs. 10,000/- to 20,000/- per is each candidate from the academic year 2011-2012 onwards. 43. The Director requested to intimate suitable dates to convene a meeting with the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor to discuss and renew the MoU, which is going to be expired on 21-04-2011 and submitted the draft proposed MoU. 44. Submitted for orders, a. Whether the request of the Dean, IIRS, Dehradun may be considered and intimate suitable date in the month of December, 2010 to convene meeting to discuss and renew the existing MoU for a period of ten years, which is going to be expired on 21-04-2011. b. To approve the draft proposed MoU as approved in the APEX Committee meeting held on 18-08-2010 as forwarded by the Dean, IIRS, Dehradun. A.R. (ACAD.)/ D.R. (ACAD.)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ REGISTRAR /VICECHANCELLOR Submitted: 07. The Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies at its meeting held on 24-07-2010 in the Department of Commerce & Management Studies has resolved to change the pattern of the following model question papers with effect from the admitted batch of 2010-2011. i. Resolved to change the model of MBA (FT & PT) and MBA (RM) w.e.f. 2010-2011 batch, as –Section A (5x3=15 marks) five out of eight short questions to test the conceptual knowledge; Section B (4x10=40 marks) four questions of internal choice to test the application knowledge and Section C (15 marks) Case (Compulsory) to test the analytical knowledge of the student (Total 70 marks). Resolved to keep the existing model of internal assessment for 30marks. Where ever practicals are involved the semester end question paper is for 50 marks, while practical marks are 20 and internal assessment is for 30. ii. Resolved to change the model of M.Com and MFC w.e.f. 2010-2011 Section A (5x4=20 marks) five out of eight short questions to test the conceptual knowledge; Section B (5x10=50 marks) five questions of internal choice to test the application knowledge of the student (Total 70 marks). Resolved to keep the existing model of internal assessment for 30 marks. Where ever practicals are involved the semester end question paper is for 50 marks, while practical marks are 20 and internal assessment is for 30. 08. Submitted for orders, whether the resolutions of the Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies regarding to change the pattern of model question papers for MBA (FT & PT), MBA (Retail Management), M.Com and M.F.C. Course may be approved and the same may be communicated to Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies. A.R. (ACAD.)/ D.R. (ACAD.)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ Submitted: 42. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 19-10-2010 received from the SC & ST Cell of Andhra University regarding to provide information under Right to Information Act is for kind perusal and orders. 43. The candidate Mr.B. Suman, Visakhapanam has seeking the following information under Right to Information Act from Andhra University for items 4 and 5 as referred to Legal Section by SC & ST Cell. i. Andhra University offering courses without the recognition of University Grants Commission, New Delhi and list of courses and its fee particulars. ii. The actions taken by the Andhra University to obtain recognition for the courses from University Grants Commission, New Delhi and its corresponding letters. 44. The Legal Section is taking approval for new courses from the academic bodies of Andhra University (Standing Committee of the Academic Senate, Academic Senate and Executive Council) by the proposals forwarded by the Boards of Studies in different faculties of Andhra University and the same is communicated to the respective departments for taking further actions. The recognition of the courses from University Grants Commission, New Delhi is not the subject of the Legal Section. 45. It is submitted for orders; whether the information provided in the (para no. 44) may be communicated to the SC & ST Cell of Andhra University. A.R. (ACADEMIC)/ AFFAIRS/ SUBMITTED: D.R. (ACADEMIC)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC 4) The meeting of the Board of Studies in Psychology & Para Psychology was held on 24-07-2010 in the Department of Psychology & Para Psychology has approved restructured syllabus and course structure of M.Phil. Counseling Psychology course with effect from the admitted batch of 2010-2011. 5) The Board has restructured the M.Phil. Psychology course on par with general M.Phil. Psychology course and approved the syllabus with three papers as per the regulations of Board of Research Studies of Andhra University. The Chairperson, Board of Studies in Psychology & Para psychology has forwarded the restructured syllabus of the course and requests to approve the same with effect from the admitted batch of 2010-2011 on wards. 6) It is submitted for orders, whether the restructured syllabus and course structure of M.Phil. Counseling Psychology course as prepared by the regulations of Board of Research Studies of Andhra University forwarded by the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Psychology & Para Psychology may be approved with effect from the admitted batch of 2010-2011 and later the same may be communicated to the Director, Directorate of Admissions and Department concerned for taking further action. A.R. (ACAD.)/ CHANCELLOR D.R. (ACAD.)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ VICE- Submitted: 38. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 06-12-2010 received from the Head of the Department of Education; Andhra University regarding submission of list of dissertation guides for M.Ed. dissertation programme from the Principals of Affiliated Colleges of Education, Andhra University is for kind perusal and orders. 39. Prof.G. Latchanna, Head of the Department of Education, Andhra University has requested Andhra University to direct all the Principals of Colleges of Education offering M.Ed. Course to submit list of dissertation guides along with allotted list of students with their research areas so as to get prior approval from the University to avoid duplication and copying of dissertation as per revised norms of National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE.)/Andhra University for maintaining standards of Teacher Education. 40. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders, whether the Principals of A.U. Colleges of Education offering M.Ed. course may be asked to submit list of students with their research guides and research areas to the Head of the Department of Education for prior approval of the University. A.R. (ACADEMIC)/ D.R. (ACADEMIC)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ Submitted: 1. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor has constituted a committee to look into the fee structure of revaluation, provisional certificates and original degree certificates, migration certificates issued by examination sections of Andhra University. 2. The committee under the Convenership of Prof.P. Rajendra Prasad, Rector, Andhra University at its meeting held on 12-12-2010 in the Executive Council Hall has discussed the existing fee structure of all mark statements, provisional certificates and original degree certificates, migration certificates, revaluation, transcripts, script verification and examination fee structure of UG & PG and Engineering courses of Andhra University. 3. The committee has modified the existing fee structure of all certificates, revaluation, transcripts, script verification and examination fee structure of UG & PG and Engineering courses with effect from the academic year 20102011 onwards. The modified fee structure of mark statements, transcripts and revaluation is showed in Annexure-I and the examination fee structure of under graduate, post graduate and professional courses is showed in Annexure-II. 4. Submitted for orders, whether the modified fee structure, all mark statements, other certificates, revaluation, script verification and examination fee structure of all UG, PG & Professional courses as recommended by the committee constituted for look into the fee structure of examination may be considered and later the same may be communicated to the examination sections and affiliated colleges for taking further action in this matter and also placed in Andhra University web.site. A.R. (Acad.)D.R. (Acad.)/D.A.A./C.E./Registrar/Rector /Vice- Chancellor Submitted: 19. It is submitted that the PG. Diploma in Capital Markets course has been offered by Steel City Institute of Capital Markets, Visakhapatnam from the academic year 2006 with an MoU arrived with Andhra University. The Syllabus, Regulation and Scheme of Instruction/Examination has been approved by the Academic Senate of Andhra University. 20. As per the direction of the authorities, it is submitted for orders to nominate a Coordinator of the course from the Department of Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University. The S.II Section has submitted the list of senior Professors of the Department of Commerce & Management Studies for selecting faculty member to the post of Coordinator of the course. A.R. (ACAD.)/ CHANCELLOR D.R. (ACAD.)/DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ VICE- NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter 16-12-2010 received from Mr. Feleke Mogea Yehuala, Research Scholar, A.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences regarding equivalency certificates is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The candidate Mr. Feleke Mogea Yehuala has passed M.Sc. in Biology course from ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, Ethopia and later completed Ph.D. programme in Biotechnology in the Dept. of Biotechnology, Andhra University. He has submitted the copies of the proceedings issued by Andhra University and copy of the certificate of M.Sc. Biology course awarded by ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, Ethopia and requests to issue equivalency to his PG Degree for submitting same in Thesis Section as per existing norms. The candidate has remitted Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only) towards equivalency fee and the D.D. has been submitted in D.D. Cell of Andhra University on 18-12-2010 for realization. 3. Prof.K. Viswanadh, Advisor, International Students Affairs, Visakhapatnam has recommended that the degree of M.Sc. in Biology awarded by ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, Ethopia may be considered as equivalent to M.Sc. degree of Andhra University for the purpose of Ph.D. Programme in Andhra University. 4. In view of the above it is submitted for orders, whether the request of the candidate, regarding to issue equivalency certificate to his degree M.Sc. in Biology is as equivalent to M.Sc. degree in Biochemistry/Biotechnology of Andhra University for the purpose of admission into Ph.D. Programme in Andhra University, since the Advisor, Visakhapatnam has been recommended. International Students Affairs, A.R. (ACAD.)/ CHANCELLOR D.R. (ACAD.)/DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ VICE- Submitted: 1. It is submitted that the tenure and office of Mr.D. Soora Reddy, Principal, S.S.R. Govt. College of Physical Education, Gopannapalem, W.G. District and Chairman, Board of Studies in Physical Education (UG), Andhra University has been completed on 30-09-2010 by attaining the age of superannuation. 2. The Bachelor of Physical Education course has been offering in the following affiliated colleges of Andhra University i. S..S.R. Govt. College of Physical Education, Gopannapalem, W.G. District. ii. Kodi Ramamurthy College of Physical Education, Kalavarai (Vill.), Bobbili, VZM. (Dist.). iii. Sanjeeva Reddy College of Physical Education, Penumandra, W.G. District (AP.). iv. The Andhra University has been offering the Chairman, Board of Studies in Physical Education (UG) to Government/Aided Colleges only. There is only one Government College (S..S.R. Govt. College of Physical Education, Gopannapalem, W.G. District) under Andhra University jurisdiction and other two colleges are private colleges. 3. Smt.K. Chandra Kala, Principal (FAC), S.S.R. Govt. College of Physical Education, Gopannapalem, W.G. District has submitted her bio-data for consideration of the Chairmanship of Board of Studies in Physical Education (UG). 4. Submitted for orders whether the request of Smt.K. Chandra Kala, Principal (FAC), S.S.R. Govt. College of Physical Education, Gopannapalem, W.G. District may be considered to the post of Chairpersonship of Board of Studies in Physical Education (UG), since, the S.S.R. Govt. College of Physical Education, Gopannapalem, W.G. District is only college under government control in A.U. jurisdiction. A.R. (ACAD.)/ D.R. (ACAD.)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ VICE- CHANCELLOR NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 05-01-2011 received from Mr.Getachew Abeshu Disassa, student of M.A. in Special Needs Education, ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, ETHOPIA regarding equivalency of his degree for pursuing Ph.D. Programme in the Dept. of Psychology & Para-Psychology is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The candidate Mr.Getachew Abeshu Disassa has passed 2 year M.A. in Special Needs Education from ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, ETHOPIA in the year 2003. Later he joined in the Dept. of Psychology & Para-Psychology for Ph.D. Programme. 3. Prof.M. Jagannadha Rao, Former Advisor, International Students Affairs in the year 2008 has recommended that the degree of 2 year M.A. in Special Needs Education awarded by ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, ETHOPIA as equivalent to M.A. Degree of Andhra University and the Head of the Dept. of Psychology & Para-Psychology has also recommended that the degree is equivalent to 4. In view of M.A. Degree in Psychology of Andhra University. the above, it is submitted for orders whether the recommendations of the Advisor, International Students Affairs, Andhra University and Head of the Dept. of Psychology & Para-Psychology may be considered and award equivalency to his degree as equivalent to M.A. Degree in Psychology of Andhra University for the purpose of higher course of study in Andhra University, since the candidate already pursuing Ph.D. Programme in the Dept. of Psychology & Para-Psychology . A.R. CHANCELLOR (ACAD.)/ D.R. (ACAD.)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ VICE- Submitted: 8) It is submitted that the Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication, Andhra University at its meeting held on 24-07-2010 in the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication has resolved to start 2 Year Master degree in Applied Communication course with an intake of 30 students under self-finance with effect from the academic year 2011-2012 and also approved the syllabus of the course. 9) The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor has approved the resolution of the Board of Studies to start the new course i.e. Year Master degree in Applied Communication course with effect from the academic year 2011-2012 in the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication on 03-08-2010. 10) Prof.M. Krishna Kumari, Chairperson, Faculty of Arts, Andhra University has verified the syllabus and made some recommendations on the syllabus and the Chairman, Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication has incorporated all the suggestions of the Chairperson, Faculty of Arts in the syllabus and submitted for approval. 11) It is submitted for orders, whether the syllabus of Masters Degree in Applied Communication Course to be offered with effect from the academic year 2011-2012 with an intake of 30 students under self-finance category may be placed before the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate for approval. A.R. (ACAD.)/ D.R. (ACAD.)/ DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ VICE- CHANCELLOR NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 17-01-2011 received from Mr. NIGUSSIE MESHESHA MITIKE, Student of Master of Arts in Literature from ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, ETHIOPIA, regarding equivalency of his degree for the purpose of admission into Ph.D. Programme in Journalism Communication of Andhra University is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The candidate Mr. NIGUSSIE MESHESHA MITIKE has studied the degree of Master of Arts in Literature from ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, ETHIOPIA and later admitted into Ph.D. Programme in the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication in the year 2007 as per thE (V.C.Proc.No.No.G3/Res.Admn./Ph.D. (FT)/2007, dated 11-092007). 3. Prof.K. Viswanadh, Advisor, International Students Affairs, Andhra University has recommended that the degree of Master of Arts in Literature awarded by ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, ETHIOPIA may be considered as equivalent to M.A. Degree of Andhra University for the purpose of Admission into Ph.D. Programme in Andhra University. 4. Dr.DVR. Murthy, Chairman, Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication has recommended that the degree of Master of Arts in Literature awarded by ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, ETHIOPIA may be considered as equivalent to M.J.M.C. Degree of Andhra University for the purpose of admission into Ph.D. Programme in Journalism & Mass Communication, Andhra University. 5. The candidate has remitted Rs. 500/-(Rupees Five Hundred only) towards registration fee by way of Demand of draft and the D.D. has been sent to D.D. cell of Andhra University for realization. 6. Submitted for orders, whether the request of the candidate regarding equivalency of Master of Arts in Literature awarded by ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, ETHIOPIA, as equivalent to M.J.M.C. Degree of Andhra University may be considered for the purpose of admission into Ph.D. programme in the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Andhra University, since, the Advisor, International Students Affairs, Andhra University and the Chairman, Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication have been recommended. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. V.C. Submitted: 78) Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 18-01-2011 received from the Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University regarding to conduct Board of Studies meeting with local members in the Department of Commerce & Management Studies is for kind perusal and orders. 79. Prof.D. Prabhakara Rao, Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies has requested for permission to conduct Board of Studies meeting with local members on 31-01-2011 regarding to revision of M.B.A. Syllabus. 80. Submitted for orders, whether the request of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce & Management Studies regarding to conduct board meeting with local members on 31-01-2011 without any financial commitment to the University may be considered. Submitted: 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 22-01-2011 received from the Secretary, Sports Board, Department of Physical Education, Andhra University regarding approval of modified syllabus of Pre-Ph.D. examination in the Dept. of Physical Education is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Departmental Research Committee (DRC) of Department of Physical Education at its meeting held on 27-12-2010 has approved the modified syllabus of Pre-Ph.D examination in Physical Education as per the recommendations of the Board of Research Studies sub-committee with effect from the admitted batch of 2010-2011. 3. The Principal, A.U. College of Arts & Commerce and Chairman, Board of Studies in Physical Education has forwarded the modified syllabus of PrePh.D. examination in Physical Education with effect from the admitted batch of 2010-2012 for necessary approval. 4. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders whether the modified syllabus of Pre-Ph.D. examination is Physical Education as recommended by the Departmental Research Committee of Dept. of Physical Education with effect from the admitted batch of 2010-2011 may be placed before the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate for approval. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. V.C. Re-submitted: 49. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 08-02-2011 received from Dr.M.C. Porwal, Scientist ‘SG’ & Professor, Program Coordinator (Academic), Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun, regarding to convene meeting on 11-03-2011 at 11.30 A.M. in respect of renewal of MoU between Andhra University and IIRS, CSSTEAP, Dehradun is for kind perusal and orders. 50. The Andhra University has decided to conduct meeting on 17-02-2011 at 11.30 A.M. with the Director, N.R.S.C. to discuss and finalize the MoU, which is going to be expired 21-04-2011. The date is not convenient to the Director, N.R.S.C. due to prior commitments of the proposed launch of RESOURCESAT-2 and requested to convene meeting on 11-03-2011 at 11.30 A.M. 51. Dr.M.C. Porwal, Scientist ‘SG’ & Professor, Program Coordinator (Academic), Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun has faxed the message, regarding to conduct meeting on 11-03-2011 at 11.30 A.M. in Executive Council Hall, Andhra University. 52. In view of the above it is submitted for orders, on the request of the Program Coordinator (Academic), IIRS, Dehradun to conduct meeting on 11-03-2011 at 11.30 A.M. in Executive Council Hall, Andhra University in respect of renewal of MoU. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. V.C. NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the notice received from the District Consumer Forum-I, Visakhapatnam regarding appearing of the Assistant Registrar (Academic), Andhra University before the consumer forum on 09-03-2011 in connection with the affidavit filed by Sri A.V. Venugopala Rao, Advocate, Arilova, Visakhapatnam is for kind perusal and orders. 2. Mr. A.V. Venugopala Rao, Advocate, Arilova, Visakhapatnam filed petition in District Consumer Forum-I in connection with the information provided to him under Right to Information Act, regarding LLM regulation. The District Consumer Forum-I has posted the case on 09-03-2011 and ordered the Assistant Registrar (Academic), Andhra University, second opposite party in the petition to appear before the Forum on 09-03-2011 and file counter version of the petition. 3. The complainant Mr. A.V. Venugopala Rao, Advocate, Arilova, Visakhapatnam has asked Andhra University under Right to Information Act, the following information “Regulation of the University for the marks to be secured by a candidate to be declared to have passed under different categories i.e. first class with distinction, first class, second class” for the scholars of L.L.M. Semester system”. 4. The above information (para no.3) has not printed in the L.L.M. syllabus and the Chairman, Board of Studies in Law has conducted local board of studies meeting on 02-11-2010 and forwarded the regulation. The Vice-Chancellor and Standing Committee of the Academic Senate has approved the regulation with effect from the admitted batch of 2010-2011. The same regulation has communicated to SC & ST Cell so as to communicate the same to the applicant. The later the regulation of L.L.M. Course with effect from the admitted batch of 2003-2004 also be communicated to the SC & ST Cell. 5. As per regulation of LLM Course the candidate has not passed LLM examination but the candidate praying the Hon’ble Consumer Forum a. To direct the opposite party to supply the copy of the regulation of the University for the marks to be secured by a candidate to be declared to have passed under different categories i.e. first class with distinction, first class, second class for the scholars of L.L.M. Semester System. b. To direct the opposite party to pay compensation of RS. 50,000/- for the mental agony an harassment due to the in complete information furnished by the opposite parties deprived me on my admission in Ph.D. full time Law Degree (2010-2011) course at Dr.B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 6. Submitted for orders: a. To depute Standing Council of Andhra University to appear before the Forum on 09-03-2011 on behalf of Andhra University to file counter affidavit in connection with petition filed by Mr. A.V. Venugopala Rao, Advocate, Arilova, Visakhapatnam. or b. To depute Sri S.V. Sudhakara Reddy, Deputy Registrar, Legal Affairs, Andhra University to appear before the Consumer Forum-I on 09-03-2011. A.R(A.)/ D.R.(A.)/ D.R. (Legal Affairs)/D.A.A./Coordinator (Legal Aff.)/ R. / V.C. Submitted: 133. Kind attention is invited to the proposal dated 03-03-2011 received from the Chairman, Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication regarding reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication is for kind perusal and orders. 134. The term & office of the present Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication is going to be expired by efflux of time on 1403-2011. The Chairman, Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication has forwarded the list of members for Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication. 1. Prof.P. Bobby Vardhan, Dept. of Journalism Communication, Chairman & Mass Andhra University, Visakhaptnam. 2. Dr.D.V.R. Murthy, Member Head of the Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 3. Dr.C. Rama Krishna, Member Assistant Professor, Dept. of Journalism Communication, & Mass Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. List of External Members: 4. Prof.Sunil Kantha behera Head of the Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication, Berhampur University, Member BERHAMPUR, ORISSA. 5. Dr.V. Satti Reddy, Member Head of the Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication, Sri Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Public Gardens, Hyderabad. Member from Industry: 6. Sri B. Prabhakara Sharma, Member Chief of bureau, The Hindu, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam. 7. Dr.K. Madhusudan, Member Senior Grade Announcer, All India Radio, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam Contd……….2 -2- Members from other Departments in A.U. 8. Prof.P. Rajendra Prasad, Principal, College of Law, Dr. Ambedkar Law College, Member Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 9. Prof.K. Ravi, Member Dept. of Politics and Public Administration, College of Arts and Commerce, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 10. Prof.K. Ram Mohan Rao, Member Dept. of Commerce and Management, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 135. Submitted for orders, whether the proposal received from the Chairman, Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication, regarding reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication for a period of three years may be approved and later the same may be communicated to all the members of the board. A.R (Acad.) V.C. D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. NOTE FOR ORDERS 58. Kind attention is invited to the proposal dated 04-02-2011 received from the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Library & In 59. formation Science, regarding reconstitution of the board is for kind perusal and orders. 60. The term & office of the present Board of Studies in Library & Information Science is going to be expired by efflux of time on 18-03-2011 and the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Library & Information Science has forwarded the following list of members for reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Library & Information Science. 1. Prof.R.S.R. Vara Lakshmi, Chairperson, Board of Studies in Library & Information Science, Chairperson Dept. of Library & Information Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 2. Dr.C. Sasikala, Member Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 3. Dr. K. Somasekhara Rao, Member Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 4. Dr.G. Valasayya, Member Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 5. Dr.J. Vijaya Kumari, Member Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 6. Dr.N. David Livingstone, Member Head of the Department and Associate Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 7. Dr.S. Sudarshan Rao, Member Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad -500007. 8. Dr.K. Padmini, Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. Member 9. Sri V. Rajan, Member Deputy General Manager, Documentation Centre, RINL Visakha Steel Plant, Visakhapatnam. 10. Mr. Velagada Chiranjeevi, Member Student, MLISc (II semester), Dept. of Library & Information Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Special Invitees: 10. Dr.K. Satyanarayana, Member Librarian, GITAM University, Gandhi Nagar, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530045 2. Dr.V. Vijaya Sudha, Member Scientist E Technical Information Centre, Naval Scientific and Technological Laboratories 3. Ms.S. Padma Sree, Member Manager, Library, Indian Maritime University, Gandhigram, Visakhapatnam-530005. 4. Sri S. Papa Rao, Member Lecturer in Library Science, Dr.V.S. Krishna Govt. Degree College, Maddilapalem, Visakhapatnam-530022. 5. Shri D. Muralidhar Member Librarian, MVGR College of Engineering, Chinthalavalasa, Vizianagaram-535005. 61. submitted for orders, whether the proposal received from the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Library & Information Science, regarding reconstitution of the Board of Studies may be approved for a period of three years and later the same may be communicated to the members of the Board of Studies. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. V.C. NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. It is submitted that the meeting has been conducted on 10-03-2011 at 4.00 P.M. in the Executive Council Hall, Andhra University with the Chairmen/Chairpersons, Board of Studies in UG Courses to discuss the Credit Based Grading System and minimum marks of sessionals in under graduate courses being offered by Andhra University. 2. The Chairperson, Board of Studies in Statistics (UG), M.R. College, Viziangaram and Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce (UG), A.M.A.L. College, Anakapalle and Mrs. Suguna Khannan, St. Joseph’s College for Women, Visakhapatnam have attend the meeting on 10-03-2010. 3. It is submitted for orders, whether TA & DA may be paid to external members and local conveyance allowance may be paid to Mrs. Suguna Khannan attend the meeting from St. Joseph’s College for Women, Visakhapatnam. A.R (Acad.) Submitted: D.R.(Acad.) SR/C.E. D.A.A. V.C. 08. It is submitted that Prof.G. Yohan Babu, Dept. of Telugu has nominated as Chairman, board of Studies in Theater Arts for a period of three years with effect from 24-02-2008 to 23-02-2011 and his tenure has been completed on 23-022011. 09. The S.II. Section has furnished the following information about the staff position in the Dept. of Theatre Arts “There is no permanent staff in the Department of Theater Arts and Prof.P. Bobby Vardhan, Chairman, Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication has been looking after the routine duties of the Department of Theater Arts. The Department is functioning with Teaching Associates”. 10. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders to nominate a senior Faculty Member, familiar with the subject of Theatre Arts as Chairman, Board of Studies in Theatre Arts. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. V.C. Submitted: 246. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 17-03-2011 received from the Director, CSSTEAP, Dehradun, regarding to screen the received applications for selection of the participants of PG Diploma Course in Satellite Communications, which is to be commenced from 01-08-2011 to 30-04-2012 at Space Application Centre, Ahmedabad is for kind perusal and orders. 247. Dr.P.S. Roy, Director, CSSTEAP, Dehradun has stated that a meeting will be arranged in the Dept. of Space, Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi on 13-04-2011 at 11 Hrs to screen the received applications for selection participants of Nine month PG Diploma Course in Satellite Communications and requests Prof. G. Gnanamani, Dean, Academic Affairs, Andhra University and Prof. G.S.N. Raju, Focal Point, M.Tech. Satellite Communication Course and Principal, A.U. College of Engineering on behalf of Andhra University to attend the meeting on 13-04-2011. He further stated that the TA & DA will be reimbursed by the CSSTEAP, Dehradun to the attendees as per rules. 248. In view of the above it is submitted for orders, whether Prof.G. Gnanamani, Dean, Academic Affairs, Andhra University and Prof.G.S.N. Raju, Focal Point, M.Tech. Satellite Communication Course and Principal, A.U. College of Engineering may be permitted to attend the meeting on 13-04-2011 at Department of Space, Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi on behalf of Andhra University. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. V.C. Submitted: 59) Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 23-03-2011 received by the Legal Section on 30-03-2011 from the Legal Cell of Andhra University Under Right to Information Act regarding M.A. Education Course offered by Andhra University in respect of Smt.P. Padmadevi, Head Master, Z.P. High School, Garividi, Vizianagaram is for kind perusal and orders. 60) The candidate Smt. Padmadevi, Head Master, Z.P. High School, Garividi, Vizianagaram has asked Andhra University under Right to Information Act about M.A. Education course, whether it is equivalent to M.Ed. course of Andhra University for the purpose of appointment as School Teachers and whether Andhra University made any provision for Science and Mathematics graduates into M.A. Education course. 61) The information seeking by the candidate Smt. Padmadevi under Right to Information Act is not available in Legal Section, hence it is submitted for orders to obtain remarks of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (PG) and also from the Head of the Dept. of Education, Andhra University by forwarding a copy of the letter received from SC & ST Cell under Right to Information Act. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. V.C. Submitted: 27. The meeting of the Academic Senate held on 26-03-2011 in the Senate Hall of Andhra University. The revised syllabus of certain papers M.J.M.C. Course has been placed before the Academic Senate (Vide Item No.2) for ratification of the action taken by the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate. 28. One of the member of the Academic Senate raised objection about the repetition of the Unit-II in paper-V Science Communication (I semester) into PaperV: Gender & Communication (Semester-II) in the copy of the appendix supplied to the members. The member further asked clarification on the paper-V: Science Communication that whether the subject related to Health Communication. 29. The revised syllabus of the papers should be implemented with effect from the admitted batch of 2011-2012 for the students of M.J.M.C. Course, hence it is submitted for orders to call the remarks of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication and also from the Head of the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication for taking necessary further action. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. Submitted: 31. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 01-04-2011 received from Dr.DVR. Murthy, Former Chairman, Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication and present Head of the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication regarding clarification on the revised syllabus of certain papers in M.J.M.C. Course is for kind perusal and orders. 32. The Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication at its meeting held on 24-07-2010 has recommended revised syllabus for the following papers in M.J.M.C. Course with effect from the admitted batch of 20112012 onwards. 1. Communication theory (First Semester) 2. Science Communication (First Semester) 3. Gender and Communication (Second semester) The syllabus of the above papers has been approved by the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate at its meeting held on 15-02-2011 and the same has been placed before the Academic Senate for ratification. 33. The meeting of the Academic Senate held on 26-03-2011 and one member of the Senate raised objection about the repetition of the Unit-II of “Science Communication” of paper-V (I semester) into the paper-V: Gender & Communication (II semester) in the appendix supplied to the members. The member further asked clarification on the paper “Science Communication” of paper-V (I semester), whether the paper is relevant to “Health Communication”. 34. The issue has been referred to Dr.DVR. Murthy, Former Chairman, Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication and present Head of the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication for necessary remarks. The Head of the Department has clarified as follows: Clarification-1 I submitted the correct syllabus of three papers when I was the Chairman, BOS; I am enclosing the copies of revised syllabus for your record which I submitted earlier. The syllabus got jumbled perhaps at the time of printing. The Chairperson of arts faculty had gone through the syllabus before submitting it to you. Clarification-2 Health communication is part of science communication as there is an immense need for prospective journalists to learn health- related issues when they cover them for the mass media. Keeping the need, science communication is prepared by incorporating health communication which is an emerging area in mass communication. 35. In view of the above it is submitted for orders, whether the clarification given by Dr.DVR. Murthy, Former Chairman and present Head of the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication may be considered and permitted the Legal Section to implement the syllabus with effect from the admitted batch of 2011-2012, since it was approved by the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate. Submitted: 7. Kind attention is invited to the letter Smt.Ch.A. Veronika, Librarian, A.P. Social Welfare Residential School, Gopalapuram, W.G. District regarding clarification on the syllabus of two year Master of Library & Information Science Course being offered by Andhra University is for kind perusal and orders. 8. The candidate Smt.Ch.A. Veronika, Librarian, A.P. Social Welfare Residential School, Gopalapuram, W.G. District has passed two year Master of Library & Information Science Course from Andhra University during the year 1996 and later she was selected for the Librarian post in A.P. Social Welfare Residential School, Gopalapatnam. 9. The authorities of A.P. Social Welfare Residential Educational Institution Society, Hyderabad has prescribed the following qualifications for Librarian posts: 1. B.A./B.Com./B.Sc. degree of a recognized University. 2. A 1st class degree in Library Science of a recognized University The candidate Smt Ch.A. Veronika has selected for Librarian post on temporary basis with M.L.I.Sc. Qualification. Subsequently the authorities of A.P. Social Welfare Residential Educational Institution Society, Hyderabad directed the candidate to submit Bachelor of Library Science degree certificate as per the notification for the purpose of confirmation of a service, otherwise her appointment will be treated as cancelled. 10. The candidate approached Andhra University and requests clarification on the syllabus of M.L.I.Sc. Course for submitting the same in the office of the A.P. Social Welfare Residential Educational Institution Society, Hyderabad. The matter has been referred to the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Library & Information Science. Contd………………2 -2- 11. The Chairperson, Board of Studies in Library Science has conducted Board of Studies meeting with local members on 02-04-2011 and forwarded the following resolution “The present two year MLISc integrated course initiated from 1994-1995 is a merger of one year BLISc and one year MLISc course offered earlier in the department. Therefore the students qualified with MLISc two years course are equivalent to those qualified BLISc and MLISc under I year + I year steam and are eligible for any post of librarian with prescribed qualification of BLISc.or MLISC”. 12. In view of the above it is submitted for orders, whether the recommendation of the Board of Studies in Library & Information Science regarding consistency of syllabus of MLISc course and its eligibility for the librarian post may be considered and later the same may be communicated to the Secretary, A.P. Social Welfare Residential Educational Institution Society, Hyderabad for taking further action. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. V.C. NOTE FOR ORDERS 1. Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 09-03-2011 received from Dr Bhaskar Sinha, Chairperson, Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) of Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal regarding admission into Fellow Perogramme in Management (FPM) for the batch 2011-2015, which is commencing from July 2011 is for kind perusal and orders. 2. D Dr Bhaskar Sinha, Chairperson, Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) of Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal has stated that Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal has been functioning as an autonomous institution and the Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India, New Delhi. 3. The Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal is offering Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) for the batch 2011-2015 which is commencing from July 2011. The Chairperson has forwarded a poster for the admission announcement and requests to arrange to display the poster on notice boards in the campus colleges of Andhra University. 4. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders, whether the request of the Chairperson, Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) programme of Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal regarding to display the poster for the convenience of the students may be considered and later this may be forwarded to all the Principals of constituent colleges for taking further action. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. Submitted: 249) Kind attention is invited to the letter dated 21-03-2011 received from Prof.B.V. Ramana Rao, Focal Point, M.Tech. Space & Atmospheric Science Course, Department of Physics, Andhra University regarding confirmation of eligibility of XI PG Course in Space & Atmospheric Science for the batch of 2010-2011 is for kind perusal and orders. 250) The CSSTEAP, Dehradun is being offered M.Tech. Space & Atmospheric Science Course as per the MoU arrived with Andhra University. The Course Director of M.Tech. Space & Atmospheric Science course has forwarded 13 applications of the candidates admitted into VII Space & Atmospheric Science Course for the year 2010-2011. 251) Prof.B.V. Ramana Rao, Focal Point, M.Tech. Space & Atmospheric Science Course, Department of Physics, Andhra University has verified the candidates eligibility as per regulation and conformed the eligibility for 13 candidates and forwarded to the University for approval and also requests to communicate the same to the Course Director, Space & Atmospheric Science course, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad after approval (copy enclosed). 252) It is submitted for orders whether the eligibility of the candidates into M.Tech. Space & Atmospheric Science course for the year 2010-2011 as recommended by Prof.B.V. Ramana Rao, Focal Point, M.Tech. Space & Atmospheric Science Course, Department of Physics, Andhra University may be approved and later this may be communicated to the Course Director for taking necessary further action. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. V.C. Re-submitted: 36. As per the orders of the Vice-Chancellor on pre-page, it is submitted that the revised syllabus of the following papers of Master of Journalism & Mass Communication course has been approved by the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate at its meeting held on 15-02-2011 and later the same syllabus has been placed before the Academic Senate held on 26-03-2011 (vide item no.2). 1. Communication theory (First Semester) 2. Science Communication (First Semester) 3. Gender and Communication (Second semester) 37. Dr.DVR. Murthy, Former Chairman, Board of Studies in Journalism & Mass Communication and also present Head of the Department has given the following clarification on the doubts of the senate member raised in the meeting Clarification-1 I submitted the correct syllabus of three papers when I was the Chairman, BOS; I am enclosing the copies of revised syllabus for your record which I submitted earlier. The syllabus got jumbled perhaps at the time of printing. The Chairperson of arts faculty had gone through the syllabus before submitting it to you. Clarification-2 Health communication is part of science communication as there is an immense need for prospective journalists to learn health- related issues when they cover them for the mass media. Keeping the need, science communication is prepared by incorporating health communication which is an emerging area in mass communication. 38. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders, whether the clarification given by the Head of the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication may be considered and the same may be implemented with effect from the admitted batch of 2011-2012. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) V.C. NOTE FOR ORDERS D.A.A. 1. Kind attention is invited to the minutes of the meeting of the Board of studies in Commerce Management studies; Andhra University is kind perusal and orders. 2. The Chairman, Board of studies in Commerce Management studies, Andhra University has conducted board meeting with local members on 3101-2011 in the Department of Commerce and Management studies. the board considered the letter submitted by the director School of Distance Education, Andhra University regarding lateral entry into MBA programme offered by School of Distance Education. The board resolved as follows. “The Board unanimously resoled to permit such candidates who are desired to take the exempted papers MBA Lateral entry (Distance Mode) be permitted to take the exams in one sitting by paying he require fee to be decided by school of distance Education. However in case they fail to complete all the exempted papers in one sitting it is further resolved to give the two more chances in consecutive attempts with effect from the 1st attempt”. 3. The board further considered the another letter submitted by the Director School of Distance Education regarding consideration of the qualified candidates in MAT (Conducted by AIMA), CAT (Conducted by IIMAs), XAT (Conducted by XLRT) and any common entrance examination by the respective state board on par with I-Cet for admission into MBA Programme in School of Distance Education. The board resolved as follows. “The board resolved to consider the qualified candidates in MAT (Conducted by AIMA), CAT (Conducted by IIMAs), XAT (Conducted XLRT) and any common entrance conducted by the respective State boards on par with I-Cet for admission into MBA Prgramme through Distance Mode. 4. It is submitted for orders whether the recommendations of the Board of Studies in Commerce and Management Studies ( para Nos. 2 & 3) may be Approved and later this may be communicated to the Director, School of Distance Education for taking further action. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. V.C. Submitted 27. Kind attention is invited to the proposal date 06-06-2011 received from the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Education (UG), Andhra University regarding approval of the proposal for the reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Education (UG), for a period of three years is for kind perusal and orders 28. The tenure and office of the Board of Studies in Education (UG), was expired On 08-01-2009 and the issue of reconstitution has been pending due to non appointment of Chairman for some time and later the proposal has been delayed by the present Chairperson, Board of Studies in Education after her nomination. 29. The Chairperson, Board of Studies in Education (UG), Andhra University has Submitted a proposal with the following list names for reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Education (UG), Sl.No. 1. Name & Address of the member Designation Smt. K. Subhashini. Chairperson Principal, M.R. College of Education Board of Studies in Education (UG) Fort, Vizianagaram. 2. Prof. R. Ranganadhan Chairman, Education P.G. Ex Officio Member (Board of Studies in Department of Education Andhra University, 3. Director of School Education Government Hyderabad. 4. of Andhra Ex Officio Member Pradesh, Director Ex Officio Member School of Distance Education Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 5. Prof. K.S. Sudhir Reddy Member Professor & Head Department of Education Osmania University 6. Prof. Gahadi Vijaya Lakshmi Member Department of Education Padmavathi Mahila University Tirupati 7. Prof. Prasada Reddy Member Registrar, Andhra University I/c Principal, IASE, Andhra University 8. Sri. Y. Balayya S.G.S. Government, IASE Innispet Rajahmundry, East Godavari District. Member Contd… 2 9. Smt. P. Amala Member Principal, S.V. College of Education Payaka Rao pet, Visakhapatnam (Dt) 10. Dr. M. Jaganmohan Member Principal D.S.N. College of Education, Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, (Dt) 11. Dr. Ch. Satya Rao Member Principal Gayatri College of Vizianagaram, (Dt) 12. Education Smt. K. Shyamala Gotlam, Member St. Marry College of Education Sarpavaram, Kakinada. 13. Smt. K. M. Joicy Member Best College of Education Tadepalli Gudemm, W.G. (Dt) 14. Smt. Dr. D. Percly Member G.T.P. College of Education. Bhimavaram, W.G. (Dt) 15. Sri. U. Lalitha Narayan. Member Principal Y.K. College of Education S. Kota, Vizianagaram District. 30. Submitted for orders whether the proposal for reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Education (UG), submitted by the Chairperson, Board of Studies in Education (UG) may be considered and later the same may be communicated to all the members of the Board of Studies for information. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. V.C Submitted 83. It is submitted that Andhra University is conduction Annual Boards of Studies meetings every year in Engineering, Pharmacy, Science & Technology, Arts & Commerce and Law. 84. Last year, the Andhra University has conducted Boards of Studies meetings from 22-07-2010 to 24-07-2010 to all the disciplines of the University. 85. The reopening of all Campus Colleges and PG Affiliated Colleges of Andhra University is 20-06-2011, hence it is submitted for orders: A) To conduct Annual Boards of Studies meetings, for which the dates may be ordered: Sl.No. B) Branch 1. Engineering 2. Pharmaceutical Science 3. Science & Technology 4. Arts and Commerce 5. Law Date To address joint Boards, for which the date, time and venues may be ordered Sl.No. Branch 1. Engineering 2. Pharmacy, Science & Tech. 3. Arts & Commerce And Law Date Time Venue A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. V.C SUBMITTED 50. It is submitted that the tenure and office of the Board of Studies in Human Resource Management (H.R.M.) has been expired on 27-02-2011. The Chairman, Board of Studies H.R.M. has forwarded the following list of names to be considered for reconstitution of the Board. Sl.No. 1. Name & Address of the member Prof. P.D. Raju Designation Chairman, Board of Studies Department of H.R.M. A.U. 2. Prof. T. Subbarayudu, Member Head of the Department Department of H.R.M. A.U. 3. Dr. K. John, Associate Professor, Department of H.R.M. A.U. Member 4. Member Dr. P. Aurn Kumar Associate Professor, Department of H.R.M. A.U. 5. Member Prof. B.P. Rath, Registrar Berhampur University Orissa. 6. Member Prof. D.V. Giri Head of Department Berhampur University (ORISSA) 7. Member Prof. K. SivaramaKrishna, CMS GITAM University Visakhapatnam. 8. Member Sri. K. Panduranga Rao Group Head – HR & Admn. I.V.R.C. Infra. & Projects Ltd. Hyderabad 9. Member Dr. V. Narayana Reddy, Senior Director – HR Laboratories, Hyderabad. 10. Dr. Reddy Member Sri. T. Tirupathi Reddy, Dir. Reddy Laboratories, Hyderabad. 11. Member Sri. P.V.S.K. Ravindra Varma CEO, Formula HR Consultancy Hyderabad, 12. Member D.R. V.Vizia Saradhi HPCL Director, New Delhi 13. Coca-cola Beverages Hydeabad. 14. Member Sri.P.Naresh Kumar, Private Prof. P. Narasimha Rao, Kaktiya University, Warangal. Limited, Member 15. Prof. G. Rameshwaram Member Kakatiya University, Warangal. 16. Prof. G.A. Prabhakar Member Gayatri College, Visakhapatnam 17. Dr. M. Mani Sekhar, Member Andhra University Campus Kakinada. 18. KUBRA RASOOLI Member Student secured Gold Medal in H.R.M. 2009 Batch, A.U. Contd., 51. As per statute, there should be 15 members in each and every Board of Studies and two Members from Industries. 52. It is submitted for orders whether the proposal for reconstitution of the Board of Studies in H.R.M. as recommended by the Chairman, Board of Studies in H.R.M., A.U. may be approved for a period of three years from the date of approval. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. V.C SUBMITTED 1. kind attention is invited to the letter 28-06-2011 received from Mr. Ch. Venkata Rao, Visakhapatnam regarding admission into 6 months Diplomo in yoga offered by Department of yoga and consciousness, Andhra University with two year I.T.I. Degree qualification is for kind perusal and orders. 2. The Department of yoga and consciousness, Andhra University is offering 6 months Diplomo in yoga and Intermediate qualification is required for admission into the course . 3. The candidate Mr. Ch. Venkata Rao, Visakhapatnam has applied for 6 months Diplomo in yoga with two year I.T.I. qualification. The Head of the Department of yoga consciousness has referred the matter to the Legal Section for clarification. 4. Submitted for orders, whether the copy of the letter may be forwarded to Prof. K. Madhu, Chairman, Board of Studies in yoga and consciousness for remarks. A.R (Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. SUBMITTED 88. It is submitted that Andhra University is going to conduct annual Boards of Studies meetings from 22-07-2011 to 24-07-2011 for all faculties and the Communication relating to Boards meetings has been communicated to all the faculties and external members of the Boards of studies. 89. Andhra University is giving Rs.1000/- (Rupees one thousand only) to each and every Chairman, Boards of studies towards miscellaneous expenditure. The University is paying second A.C. fare to all the external members as per University existing rules. 90. The A-VI Section of Andhra University has confirmed that Rs. 2,50,000/(Rupees two Lakhs fifty thousand)amount may be required to the allowance of the Chairmen, Boards of Studies for all disciplines and T.A.& D.A. for external members of the Boards of studies. 91. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders on flowing points : 92. a) to sanction Rs.2,50,000/- (Rupees two Lakhs fifty thousand ) as an advance to A- VI Section for paying Rs.1000/- to each and every Chairman, Boards of Studies and paying T.A.& D.A. to all external members of the Boards of studies. b) to authorize Smt. R. Krishna Kumari , Senior Assistance, A-VI Section , Andhra University for drawing the amount and disburse the same to all the external members as per University rules. D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. F.O. Registrar V.C. -: 2 :SUBMITTED: 4) Kind attention is invited to the letter Dt.09-06-2015 recevied from Prof.G.Latchanna, Chairnam, Board of Studies in Education, AU, VSP. For permission to conduct Board of Studies meeting in Education with local members is kind perusal and Orders. 5) The Andhra University enhanced the duration of M.Ed. programme from one year to two years from the the academic year 2015-16 as per NCTE guidelines. The Chairman, Board of Studies with the help of subject experts from other Universities has prepared syllabus for two year M.Ed. Programme from the academic year 2015-16 and requested for permission to conduct meeting of the Board of Studies with local members on 10-06-2015 at 10.30 AM in the Departnebt of Education for approval of two year M.Ed. syllabus. 6) The campus Colleges and Affiliated Colleges of Education (PG) will be repoined on 01-07-2015, hence it is submitted for orders whether the request of the Chairman, Board of Studies in education may be considered and permited him to conduct the meeting of the Board of Studies with local members on 10-06-2015 in the Department of Education to get approval for new M.Ed. Syllabus, which is effective from the academic year 2015-16. A.R (Acad ) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A Registrar V.C. -: 133 :SUBMITTED: 155) Kind attention is invited that the Andhra University has conducted annual Boards of Studies meetings last year on 31-07-2014 and this year also the University has to be conducted Boards of Studies meeting in all discipline in the month of July 2015. 156) The Academic Senate of Andhra University at its meeting held on 30-032015 has resolved as per the UGC guidelines to introduce choice Based credit system in all PG courses and also resolved to implement new grading system from the academic year / admitted batch of 2015-16. 157) In view of the above, it is submitted for orders to permit the Legal section to conduct Annual Boards of Studies Meetings in Engineering / Pharmacy (UG & PG) / Law / Arts & Commerce, for the academic year 2015-16, for which the dates, time of inaugural address and venue may be ordered S.No. Discipline : I Engineering : Pharmacy : Law : Arts & Commerce and Management : Dates of the Meetings Studies II . Time of Inaugural address : III. Venue for Inaugural address : A.R (Acad ) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A Registrar V.C. -: 1 :SUBMITTED: 1) Kind attention is invited to the letter Dt.10-06-2015 received from Prof.Gara Latchanna, Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (PG), Andhra University for conducting full board meeting in Education to finalize the draft syllabus of M.Ed. programme for the academic year 2015-16 is for kind perusal and orders. 2) Prof. G. Latchanna, Chairman, Board of Studies in Education has conducted meeting of the Board of Studies with local member on 10-06-2015 in the Department of Education and placed the draft syllabus of M.Ed. programme before the meeting. 3) The Board gone through the draft curriculum prepared by the Department of Education for two year M.Ed. programme with effect from the admitted batch of 20152016 as per NCTE 2014 guidelines and opined that the major changes contemplated in teacher education in India viz: a. Switching over from one year to two years duration. b. Yeaar end pattern to Semester pattern. c. More number of core and special papers offered, the members felt that the full-fledged BOS meeting in Education need to be convened with all BOS members for discussion and finalization of two years M.Ed. curriculum in detail. 4) The Chairman BOS in Education requested to conduct full board meeting on Dt.27th and 28th June 2015 to finalize the new Syllabus of two M.Ed. programme which is going to be effective from the academic year 2015-2016. 5) In view of the above it is submitted for orders whether the request of the Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (PG) to conduct full board meeting in Education on Dt.27th and 28th June 2015 to finalize two year M.Ed. curriculum may be considered and approve and TA & DA for external members who are attending to the meeting may be sanctioned. A.R.(Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) F.O. D.A.A. Registrar V.C. -: 1 :SUBMITTED: 1) Kind attention is invited to the letter Dt.11-06-2015 received from Prof. P.Bobby Vardhan, Head of the Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication, Andhra University for starting of 6 months Diploma in Journalism in the Department of Journalism and mass Communication from the academic year 2015-2016 is for kind perusal and orders. 2) The Head of the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Andhra University has stated that as per the oral instructions of the Honourable Vice-Chancellor he has submitted Syllabus and Regulations and Scheme of Examination of 6 months Diploma in Journalism to be started from the academic year 2015-2016. 3) The required qualification for admission into 6 months Diploma in Journalism is Two Year Intermediate Education or its equivalent examination. There are three Theory papers each paper is designed for 100 marks and Viva is for 50 marks and Practical record is for 50 marks and the total marks for the diploma is 400. The Head of the Department provided betterment provision to the passed candidate of the Diploma. The required attendance is 75% and intake is 40 students. 4) It is submitted for orders whether the syllabus, regulations and scheme of examinations of 6 months Diploma in Journalism submitted by the Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication to be started from the academic year 2015-2016 may be approved and later the same may be communicated to the concerned Departments for taking necessary action. A.R.(Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. Registrar V.C. -: 49 :SUBMITTED: 91) Kind attention is invited to the academic calendars of Engineering / Pharmacy (UG&PG) and Law for the Academic year 2015-2016 submitted by the concerned Principals of Campus Colleges is for kind perusal and orders. 92) The meeting of the Principals of constituent Colleges of Andhra University held on 27-05-2015 in the Chamber of Honourable Vice-Chancellor and discussed the draft calendar submitted by the Principals of Engineering / Pharmacy and Law. The Honourable Vice-Chancellor suggested some changes in the draft calendar submitted by the Principals concern for the academic year 2015-2016. 93) The Principals incorporated all changes suggested by the Vice-Chancellor and submitted fresh calendars of Engineering / Pharmacy (UG&PG) and Law for the academic year 2015-2016 for consideration and approval. 94) In view of the above it is submitted for orders whether the fresh calendars of the Engineering / Pharmacy (UG&PG) and Law for the academic year 2015-2016 submitted by the Principal concerned may be approved and later the same may be communicated to the Principals of the Affiliated Colleges, Sections and Departments for taking necessary further action. A.R.(Acad.) D.R.(Acad.) D.A.A. Registrar V.C. Submitted: (1) Kind attention is invited to the two letters dated 16-07-2015 received from Prof.C.R.S. Sarma, Coordinator, Department of Linguistics for approval of: (1) The meeting of the provisional Board of Studies in Linguistics held on dt.16-07-2015 and resolved to approve the Revised Syllabus of one year P.G. Diploma in English Language and Linguistics with effect from the admitted batch of 2015-2016. (2) List of Question paper setters/Examiners for P.G. Diploma with effect from the academic year 2015-2016. The Co-ordinator Prof.CR.S. Sarma, Department of Linguistics has forwarded the revised syllabus of one year P.G. Diploma in English Language and Linguistics and requests to approve the same with effect from the admitted batch of 2015-2016. It is submitted for orders, whether the revised Syllabus of one year P.G. Diploma in English Language and Linguistics as recommended by the provisional Board of Studies in Linguistics maybe approved from the admitted batch of 2015-2016 and later the same may be placed before the standing committee of the Academic Senate for ratification. A.R.(A) D.R. (A) D.A.A. Note for orders: Kind Attention is invited to the letter dated: 17-06-2015 received from Prof.Gara Latchanna, Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (PG), Andhra University regarding to approve the Model question papers of M.Ed. course (second year) offered in School of Distance Education admitted batch w.e.f. the 2013-2014 is for kind perusal and orders. Submitted for orders, whether the model question papers of M.Ed. course being offered by the School of Distance Education from the academic year / admitted batch of 2013-2014 as forwarded by the Chairman Board of Studies in Education (PG), may be approved and later the same may be communicated to the concerned sections. A.R.(A) D.R. (A) D.A.A. -:1:Submitted: (1) Kind attention is invited to the two letters dated 16-07-2015 received from Prof.C.R.S. Sarma, Coordinator, Department of Linguistics for approval of: (1) The meeting of the provisional Board of Studies in Linguistics held on dt.16-07-2015 and resolved to approve the Revised Syllabus of one year P.G. Diploma in English Language and Linguistics with effect from the admitted batch of 2015-2016. (2) List of Question paper setters/Examiners for P.G. Diploma with effect from the academic year 2015-2016. (2) The Co-ordinator Prof. C.R.S. Sarma, Department of Linguistics has forwarded the revised syllabus of one year P.G. Diploma in English Language and Linguistics and requests to approve the same with effect from the admitted batch of 2015-2016. (3) The Board of further resolved to approve the list of Question Paper Setters / Examiners for P.G.Diploma in Linguistics course and the Chairman, Board of Studies in Linguistics, Prof. C.R.S.Sarma has forwarded the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Studies and requested to take action on the Minutes of the Meeting. Submitted for orders on the following points: (4) It is submitted for orders, whether the revised Syllabus of one year P.G. Diploma in English Language and Linguistics as recommended by the provisional Board of Studies in Linguistics may be approved from the admitted batch of 2015-2016 and later the same may be placed before the standing committee of the Academic Senate for consideration and approval. (5) To approve the list of Question paper setters / Examiners for P.G. Diploma in Linguistics courses as recommended by the Board of Studies in Linguistics may be approved from the academic year 2015-2016 A.R.(A) D.R.(A) D.A.A. Registrar V.C. -:1:Submitted: (1) Kind attention is invited to the two letters dated 16-07-2015 received from Prof.C.R.S. Sarma, Coordinator, Department of Linguistics for approval of: (1) The meeting of the provisional Board of Studies in Linguistics held on dt.16-07-2015 and resolved to approve the Revised Syllabus of one year P.G. Diploma in English Language and Linguistics with effect from the admitted batch of 2015-2016. (2) List of Question paper setters/Examiners for P.G. Diploma with effect from the academic year 2015-2016. (2) The Co-ordinator Prof. C.R.S. Sarma, Department of Linguistics has forwarded the revised syllabus of one year P.G. Diploma in English Language and Linguistics and requests to approve the same with effect from the admitted batch of 2015-2016. (3) The Board of further resolved to approve the list of Question Paper Setters / Examiners for P.G.Diploma in Linguistics course and the Chairman, Board of Studies in Linguistics, Prof. C.R.S.Sarma has forwarded the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Studies and requested to take action on the Minutes of the Meeting. Submitted for orders on the following points: (4) It is submitted for orders, whether the revised Syllabus of one year P.G. Diploma in English Language and Linguistics as recommended by the provisional Board of Studies in Linguistics may be approved from the admitted batch of 2015-2016 and later the same may be placed before the standing committee of the Academic Senate for consideration and approval. (5) To approve the list of Question paper setters / Examiners for P.G. Diploma in Linguistics courses as recommended by the Board of Studies in Linguistics may be approved from the academic year 2015-2016 A.R. D.R. D.A.A. Registrar V.C. -: 2 :Submitted: (6) It is submitted that the Board of Studies in Journalism and Mass Communication at its meeting held on 16-07-2015 has resolved to approve for introducing of 6 months Diploma in Journalism as an evening course from the academic year 2015-2016 the new course is Self Finance course with an intake of 40 students. The required qualification is an Intermediate Examination and all India level students are also eligible for admission into this course. (7) In view of the above, it is submitted for orders whether the proposal of the Board of Studies in Journalism and Mass Communication for introducing of 6 months Diploma in Journalism from the Academic year 2015 – 2016 and its syllabus, regulations and scheme of examinations may be approved and later the same may be placed before the standing committee of the academic senate for ratification. A.R.(A) D.R.(A) D.A.A. Registrar V.C.