Odisha governnor asks VCs to find ways to solve faculty shortrage problem

Odisha Governor and Chancellor of state universities, SC Jamir has expressed concern over the poor quality of higher education in the country. "Quality of education in our universities is obviously an area in which our higher education system lags behind. It is quite disheartening that none of the Indian universities finds a place in the top 200 universities in the world," the governor said, during his address at the 88th All-India Vice Chancellors' Conference at KIIT University. Jamir said that if rankings and grading were any indictor of quality, Indian institutes of higher learning had a long way to go. "Expansion without quality improvement serves little purpose. We have to place more emphasis on quality," he said. Saying shortage of quality teachers was a big problem, the Chancellor asked the VCs to think about ways and means to address the issue. Jamir emphasized on moral education and said the VCs should strive to inculcate moral values among faculty members, students and staff. Jamir said the universities should focus more on research and promote an environment conducive to creativity and innovation, reported Times of India. Source :  http://www.indiaeducationreview.com/news/odisha-governnor-asks-vcs-think-about-ways-solve-faculty-shortrage-problem/16545