OU Council To Push Governance Reforms
Hyderabad: The newly constituted Board of Governors of Osmania University, in its first meeting on Saturday, decided to strengthen management systems and align policies with current academic needs. The meeting, the 188th in the series, was the inaugural session of the apex body and was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Kumar Molugaram.
The council is focused on improving institutional systems, ensuring transparent governance and adopting forward-looking policies to support the university’s growth, officials said. “This is the beginning of a concerted effort to strengthen governance and academic standards,” Molugaram told Deccan Chronicle, adding that the decisions will focus on student needs and overall academic development.
The meeting was attended by senior government officials, including higher education secretary Dr Yogita Rana, university education commissioner Sridevasena and special secretary Venkatesh D., as well as Registrar G. Naresh Reddy, faculty members, principals and educators. Members discussed the need to balance administrative oversight with academic priorities while addressing current gaps in the system and planning for future needs.
The Vice-Chancellor also acknowledged the support of government officials in the university’s administrative processes. The Council reached an agreement on continuing reforms and coordinated efforts to strengthen governance and academic functioning at the OU.
