Offline classes before exams: OU teachers

Hyderabad: Members of Osmania University Teachers’ Association (OUTA) have requested the vice-chancellor (VC) to ensure that at least 10 days of offline practical classes are conducted for students of the science and engineering stream before conducting exams. They said that doing so will benefit students and added that frequent changes in the almanac are creating inconvenience to teachers in completing the syllabus.

“While framing almanac, care should be taken to have16 weeks of teaching per semester as per UGC guidelines,” said B Manohar, president, OUTA.

They also asked the VC to ensure payment of arrears to teachers in service and pending arrears to the retired teachers by pursuing the matter with the government. The teachers also asked the VC to construct a compound wall and ensure the protection of university land.

Their other demands include counting the past service of teachers of

OU

, conducting interviews to the senior professor position as demanded by the senior faculty. TNN


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