Central
Section 14 of The Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988
Every Dean of a Faculty shall be appointed in such manner and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
Summary
- Each Faculty within the University must have its own Dean.
- The method used to appoint a Dean is determined by the University Statutes.
- Deans are required to perform the duties and use the powers that are laid out in the Statutes.
Practical examples
1In August 2024, the University appoints Dr. Kapoor as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences according to the rotation rules in the Statutes.
2When the Faculty of Law needs to update its exam rules, Dean Sharma exercises her powers under the Statutes to oversee the new process.
3A new Dean is appointed for the Faculty of Engineering in 2025 to manage the academic standards of the various engineering departments.
FAQ
1. Who decides what a Dean is allowed to do?
Their powers and duties are specifically listed in the University Statutes.
2. Is the appointment process the same for every Dean?
The Statutes define the manner of appointment for all Deans.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 14 of The Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988, what is the primary source that describes the powers and duties of a Dean?
Q2.Under Section 14 of The Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988, who is required to have a Dean?
Q3.Under Section 14 and Section 9 of The Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988, what is the status of a Dean within the University structure?
Q4.Under Section 14 of The Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988, how is a Dean's appointment handled?