Computer education in PG level in Ravenshaw University

Bhubaneswar, Jul 31 (UNI) The Orissa government has proposed to the newly formed Ravenshaw University to introduce computer as an elective subject in all disciplines.

The proposal was made at a high level review meeting held under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary Ajit Tripathy here today.

Keeping in mind the importance of Information Technology in the present scenario, computer education should be offered as a subject in all disciplines - Art, Science and Commerce, the meeting observed.

The government has also decided to fill up all teaching posts in the university this year and as a first step all teaching staff of the erstwhile Ravenshaw College would be transferred to the University. The posts lying vacant would be filled up through recruitment.

Out of the total sanctioned teaching posts of 144 as many as 26 posts were presently lying vacant, official sources said.

A decision has also been taken to transfer the existing lecturers to government colleges in phases and to make fresh recruitment in their place.

The non-teaching staff would be given an option whether to continue in the university or to go to any government college on transfer. The meeting resolved that a decision on the introduction of new subjects in the university be introduced only after reviewing the existing self financed courses.

Ravenshaw University Vice-Chancellor Debdas Chhotray, Registrar Satyakam Mishra and other senior officials were present at the meeting.

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