They have been denied study leave, the teachers have said
The University Grants Commission's (UGC) notification, which states that the experience of teachers will not be counted if they pursue MPhil or PhD simultaneously with teaching assignment by taking leaves, has sent the entire fraternity into a tizzy with many teachers at the Delhi University (DU) terming it as "denial of study leave" to them.
Until now, the teachers were entitled to include the duration of their study leave in their experience. "This is extremely discouraging for the teachers who want to pursue research. Who would like to take study leaves for pursuing PhD? It takes three years to complete PhD. How is it even possible to pursue PhD simultaneously with a teaching assignment. The government is indirectly denying us our right to take the study leave," said Rajesh Jha, a professor at Rajdhani College and a member of DU's Executive Council.
As per the norms, minimum teaching experience required to be promoted to the positions of associated professor and professor, is eight and ten years, respectively.
The DU Teachers' Association (DUTA) said that it will take up the matter in its upcoming executive meeting. "We will take this matter to the higher authority and will overturn it," said DUTA president, Rajib Ray.
1. Teachers taking tests
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teachers were entitled to include the duration of their study leave in their experience. "This is extremely discouraging for the teachers who want to pursue research. Who would like to take study leaves for pursuing PhD? It takes three years to complete PhD. How is it even possible to pursue PhD simultaneously with a teaching assignment. The government is indirectly denying us our right to take the study leave," said Rajesh Jha, a professor at Rajdhani College
2. UGC issues notice
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According to the Clause number 3.1 of the gazette notification (service condition) issued by the UGC on July 18, the time taken by candidates to acquire MPhil or PhD degree shall not be considered as teaching/research experience to be claimed for appointment to the teaching positions.
3. Teachers not happy
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The University Grants Commission's (UGC) notification, which states that the experience of teachers will not be counted if they pursue MPhil or PhD simultaneously with teaching assignment by taking leaves, has sent the entire fraternity into a tizzy with many teachers at the Delhi University (DU) terming it as "denial of study leave" to them.
4. Delhi University
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The DU Teachers' Association (DUTA) said that it will take up the matter in its upcoming executive meeting. "We will take this matter to the higher authority and will overturn it," said DUTA president, Rajib Ray.
5. UGC
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As per the norms, minimum teaching experience required to be promoted to the positions of associated professor and professor, is eight and ten years, respectively.
