Section 14 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974
Every Dean of a School shall be appointed in such manner and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
Summary
- Every Dean of a School is appointed in the specific manner that the Statutes describe.
- They are responsible for the overall conduct of their School and must maintain high standards in teaching and research.
- The Vice-Chancellor chooses each Dean from the list of Professors currently working in that School.
- Each appointment lasts for a period of three years, though a Dean can be re-appointed later.
- Deans can attend and speak at various committee meetings within their School but usually cannot vote unless they are regular members of those groups.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who chooses the person who will become a Dean?
The Vice-Chancellor makes the appointment from among the Professors in that specific School.
2. How long is the standard term for a Dean?
A Dean is appointed for a term of three years.
3. What happens if a School has no Professors to serve as Dean?
In that case, the Vice-Chancellor (or an authorized Pro-Vice-Chancellor) exercises the powers of the Dean themselves.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 14 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, and Statute 6, how long is the term of office for a Dean of a School?
Q2.Under Section 14 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, what is the mandatory age at which a Dean must vacate their office?
Q3.Under Section 14 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, who must the Vice-Chancellor select to be a Dean?
Q4.Under Section 14 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, what is a Dean's primary responsibility regarding School operations?