DOON UNIVERSITY DEHRADUN

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DOON UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN
schemes and policies. The University has responded positively on most of the
suggestions/inputs.
6.2.8 Does the university conduct performance audit of the various
departments?
Yes. The University reviews the performance of various schools and
departments on a regular basis informally; however, formally it is being done
on the annual basis. The performance of each School/Departments is
documented in the annual report which is presented in the Executive Council
and after its approval is placed in the University Court meeting.
6.2.9 What mechanisms have been evolved by the university to identify
the developmental needs of its affiliated institutions?
Not applicable.
6.2.10 Does the university have a vibrant College Development Council
(CDC) / Board of College and University Development (BCUD)? If yes,
detail its structure, functions and achievements.
Not Applicable
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
6.3.1 What efforts have been made to enhance the professional
development of teaching and non-teaching staff?
The teachers are allowed, to participate in refresher and orientation
programmes, take study leave for Ph.D., to undertake research projects, write
research articles, present papers in the conferences/seminars, undertake
training and consultancy activities, undertake projects in the applied areas
which have demonstration effects, deliver lectures in the Friday lecture series
and over and above get involved in the professional development of their
students. Introduction of research degree programmes in Environmental
Science, Communication, Management and Economics is an attempt to
enhance the professional development and qualification of the teachers.
Every faculty members have been provided with a laptop or a desktop
computer with internet connectivity. A sum of Rs 20,000 (in two years) has
been earmarked for each faculty as financial assistance to attend national or
international seminars. In addition, a faculty is allowed to use the extent of 50
percent of the overhead charges provided for in a research project funded by
the external agencies.
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