Section 2 of The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985
In this Act, and the Statutes made hereunder, unless the context otherwise requires,"
- (a)"Academic Council" means the Academic Council of the University;
- (b)"Board of Management" means the Board of Management of the University;
- (c)"Board of Recognition" means the Board of Recognition of the University;
- (d)"College" means a College or other academic institution established or maintained by, or admitted to the privileges of, the University;
- (e)"distance education system" means the system of imparting education through any means of communication, such as broadcasting, telecasting, correspondence courses, seminars, contact programmes or the combination of any two or more of such means;
- (f)"employee" means any person appointed by the University, and includes teachers and other academic staff of the University;
- (g)"Finance Committee" means the Finance Committee of the University;
- (h)"Governing Body", in relation to a College, means any body (by whatever name called) charged with the management of the affairs of the College and recognised as such by the University;
- (i)"Planning Board" means the Planning Board of the University;
- (j)"Regional Centre" means a centre established or maintained by the University for the purpose of co-ordinating and supervising the work of Study Centres in any region and for performing such other functions as may be conferred on such centre by the Board of Management;
- (k)"Regulations" means the Regulations made by any authority of the University under this Act for the time being in force;
- (l)"School" means a School of Studies of the University;
- (m)"Statutes" and "Ordinances" mean, respectively, the Statutes and Ordinances of the University for the time being in force;
- (n)"student" means a student of the University, and includes any person who has enrolled himself for pursuing any course of study of the University;
- (o)"Study Centre" means a centre established, maintained or recognised by the University for the purpose of advising, counselling or for rendering any other assistance required by the students;
- (p)"teachers" means Professors, Readers, Lecturers and such other persons as may be designated as such by the Ordinances for imparting instruction in the University or for giving guidance or rendering assistance to students for pursuing any course of study of the University;
- (q)"University" means the Indira Gandhi National Open University established under this Act;
- (r)"Vice-Chancellor" and "Pro-Vice-Chancellor" mean, respectively, the Vice-Chancellor and a Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University.
Summary
- The Act provides a specific list of definitions to ensure everyone understands the terms used in the law.
- A distance education system is defined as teaching through communication tools like broadcasting, telecasting, or correspondence courses.
- An employee includes anyone the University appoints, such as teachers and academic staff.
- A student is any person who has enrolled themselves in a course of study at the University.
- Teachers are defined as Professors, Readers, Lecturers, and others who provide instruction or guidance.
- Study Centres are places set up to provide advice, counseling, or help to students.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does the term student only apply to people who have finished a degree?
No, it includes anyone who has enrolled for any course of study.
2. What counts as a distance education system?
It is education delivered via tools like TV, radio, mail, seminars, or a mix of these.
3. Who is considered a teacher under this law?
It includes Professors, Readers, Lecturers, and anyone else designated to give instruction or guidance.
4. What is the purpose of a Study Centre?
It is a center used for advising, counseling, or giving other assistance to students.
5. Who qualifies as an employee?
Any person appointed by the University, including its teachers and academic staff.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 2 of The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985, which of the following is NOT listed as a means of communication for a distance education system?
Q2.According to Section 2 of The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985, who is included in the definition of a student?
Q3.Under Section 2 of The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985, what is the primary role of a Study Centre?
Q4.In Section 2 of The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985, the term teacher includes which of the following roles?