New Delhi, May 20 -- Ahead of the Delhi University Executive Council meeting, a proposed uniform policy to determine the seniority of college teachers has evoked a mixed response from members of the executive and academic councils.
The proposal will be placed for final approval at the upcoming DU Executive Council (EC) meeting scheduled for May 23. The proposed uniform policy, aimed at streamlining promotions and appointments by addressing longstanding ambiguities in determining faculty seniority, particularly among assistant professors (Level 10), is the outcome of a high-level committee formed in July 2024.
The panel included college principals, EC members, and representatives from SC, ST, and OBC categories. It held five meetings betwe...