Section 2 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974
In this Act, and in all Statutes made hereunder, unless the context otherwise requires,--
- (a)"Academic council" means the Academic Council of the University;
- (b)"academic staff" means such categories of staff as are designated as academic staff by the Ordinances;
- (c)"Board of Studies" means the Board of Studies of the University;
- (d)"Chancellor", "Vice-Chancellor" and "Pro-Vice-Chancellor" mean, respectively, the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University;
- (e)"College" means a College maintained by the University;
- (f)"Court" means the Court of the University;
- (g)"Department" means a Department of Studies, and includes a Centre of Studies;
- (h)"employee" means any person appointed by the University, and includes teachers and other staff of the University;
- (i)"Executive Council" means the Executive Council of the University;
- (j)"Hall" means a unit of residence or of corporate life for the students of the University, College or Institution, provided, maintained or recognised by the University;
- (k)"Institution" means an academic institution, not being a College, maintained by the University;
- (l)"Principal" means the Head of a College or an Institution;
- (m)"recognised institution" means an institution of higher learning recognised by the University;
- (n)"recognised teachers" means person working in any recognised institution or in any Institution associated with the University and recognised by the University for the purpose of imparting instruction or conducting research or both;
- (o)"School" means a School of Studies of the University;
- (p)"Statutes", "Ordinances" and "Regulations", mean, respectively, the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of the University for the time being in force;
- (q)"teachers of the University" means Professors, Readers, Lecturers and such other persons as may be appointed for imparting instruction or conducting research in the University or in any College or Institution maintained by the University and designated as teachers by the Ordinances;
- (r)"University" means the University of Hyderabad.
Summary
- It defines the Academic Council as the body in charge of academic matters.
- An employee includes anyone appointed by the University, like teachers and other staff.
- A Hall is a place where students live or share university life provided by the school.
- Recognised teachers are people working in associated institutions who are allowed to teach or do research for the University.
- A Department is a unit of study and it also includes any Centre of Studies.
- The term University specifically means the University of Hyderabad.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who counts as an employee?
Any person the University appoints, which includes teachers and all other staff members.
2. What is the difference between a College and an Institution?
A College is maintained by the University, while an Institution is an academic unit that is not a College but is still maintained by the University.
3. Does a Department only include teaching units?
No, it also includes any Centre of Studies established by the University.
4. What are Statutes and Ordinances?
They are the specific rules and laws of the University that are currently in force.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 2 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, which term refers to a place of residence or corporate life for students?
Q2.Under Section 2 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, who is included in the definition of an employee?
Q3.Under Section 2 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, what is included in the definition of a Department?
Q4.Under Section 2 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, how are "Recognised teachers" defined?