## Report on Amendments to Delhi University Ordinances Regarding the School of Open Learning
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes amendments to the Delhi University Ordinances, specifically Ordinance XX 8, as published in the Gazette of India on March 30, 2021. These amendments primarily focus on the School of Open Learning (SOL), renaming the Executive Director position to Principal, seeking UGC recognition, and decentralizing operations through regional centers. The key findings indicate a move to align SOL's structure and function more closely with that of a University-maintained constituent College. The amendments aim to improve SOL's administrative structure, potentially leading to enhanced academic and operational efficiency.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of the amendments made to the Delhi University Ordinances, specifically those pertaining to the School of Open Learning, based on the official notification published on March 30, 2021. This analysis is based solely on the information provided in the given text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Amendment to:** Ordinance XX 8 of the Ordinances of the Delhi University.
* **Core Objective(s):** As inferred from the text:
* To seek recognition for the School of Open Learning (SOL) as a University-maintained constituent College under the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act.
* To reorganize the administrative structure of SOL.
* To decentralize the operations of SOL through the establishment of regional centers.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The amendment text suggests a desire to integrate the School of Open Learning more closely into the established University structure and enhance its legitimacy. The shift from an "Executive Director" to a "Principal" implies a move towards a more traditional college leadership model. Furthermore, the application for UGC recognition indicates a strategic intent to secure funding and recognition available to constituent colleges. The move towards decentralized regional centers likely aims to improve accessibility and responsiveness of SOL’s services to a wider student population.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The document explicitly details the following changes introduced by the amendment:
* **Change 1: Title of Head of Institution:**
* **Original:** Executive Director, School of Open Learning.
* **New:** Principal, School of Open Learning.
* **Effect:** This change suggests a structural alignment of SOL with other University-maintained colleges, as the title "Principal" is commonly used for the heads of such institutions. This signals an increased emphasis on academic leadership.
* **Change 2: Recognition by UGC:**
* **Original:** School of Correspondence Courses and Continuing Education
* **New:** Request to the UGC to recognise the School of Open Learning under section 2f and 12B of the UGC Act, as a University maintained constituent College
* **Effect:** The intent to get SOL recognized under the UGC act shows the university trying to ensure that SOL is able to operate as a recognised institution under the UGC laws, ensuring standards and ability to attract funding as allowed by UGC.
* **Change 3: Role of Executive Director/Principal:**
* **Original:** The role and functions of the Executive Director were defined separately.
* **New:** The Principal's role is analogous to that of a Principal of a college and shall be in the pay scale of a Professor.
* **Effect:** This clearly defines the role that the Head of Institution will play, and changes their compensation. It also lists some additional requirements.
* **Change 4: Decentralization:**
* **Original:** Not explicitly stated.
* **New:** Establishment of Regional Centres headed by a Deputy Director, who reports to the Principal.
* **Effect:** This is a significant structural change aimed at enhancing accessibility and potentially improving service delivery to students across different regions.
* **Change 5: Governing Body Appointment:**
* **Original:** The Governing Body appoints the Executive Director.
* **New:** The Governing Body appoints the Principal, subject to the approval of the Executive Council.
* **Effect:** Specifies the roles and process of appointment
* **Change 6: Quorum:**
* **Original:** Three members inclusive of the Chairperson, the Executive Director and at least one of the two experts shall constitute the quorum.
* **New:** Three members inclusive of the Chairperson, the Principal and at least one of the two experts shall constitute the quorum.
* **Effect:** Simply changes the name of the role.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the direct target audience and stakeholders include:
* The School of Open Learning (SOL) administration and staff.
* Current and prospective students of SOL.
* The Executive Council of Delhi University.
* The University Grants Commission (UGC).
* The Governing Body.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Executive Council of Delhi University, the Governing Body, and the School of Open Learning administration are the key bodies responsible for implementing these changes.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendments come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette (March 30, 2021). There are no other specific timelines provided in the text. The notification mentions that the proposal to UGC for recognition must happen.
* **Specific to Changes:** The immediate steps involve redesignating the Executive Director as Principal and initiating the process for establishing regional centers. The appointment of Deputy Directors for these centers will also be a crucial implementation step.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these specific changes are:
* Enhanced operational efficiency within SOL due to a more streamlined and traditional administrative structure.
* Increased recognition and funding opportunities for SOL as a recognized constituent college under the UGC Act.
* Improved accessibility and service delivery to students through the establishment of regional centers.
* A clear definition of responsibilities and roles, potentially fostering greater accountability.
**9. Conclusion:**
The amendments to the Delhi University Ordinances regarding the School of Open Learning represent a significant step towards integrating SOL more closely into the university system. The changes aim to modernize SOL's administrative structure, enhance its recognition and funding opportunities, and expand its reach through decentralization. These amendments have the potential to significantly improve the quality and accessibility of open learning programs offered by Delhi University. While the provided text offers limited scope for detailed impact analysis, the identified changes suggest a proactive approach to strengthening the SOL and its role in higher education.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi: City in India where the notification was issued.
Delhi University: University whose ordinances are being amended.
Delhi University Act 1922: The act governing Delhi University. Specifically section 31 is referenced.
Executive Council: Governing body of the Delhi University making the amendments.
Visitor: An authority whose approval is required for the amendments made by the Executive Council.
Ordinance XX 8: Ordinance of the Delhi University related to the School of Open Learning, which is being amended.
School of Open Learning: A constituent college of Delhi University, formerly the School of Correspondence Courses and Continuing Education. Amendments concern its recognition and administration.
UGC: University Grants Commission; request to recognize School of Open Learning under section 2f and 12B of the UGC Act.
UGC Act: University Grants Commission Act
School of Correspondence Courses and Continuing Education: The former name of the School of Open Learning.
Executive Director, School of Open Learning: The previous designation of the head of the School of Open Learning, which is being redesignated as Principal.
Principal, School of Open Learning: The new designation for the head of the School of Open Learning.
Governing Body: Body responsible for appointing the Principal of the School of Open Learning.
Regional Centres: Decentralized centers of the School of Open Learning, headed by a Deputy Director.
Deputy Director: The head of each Regional Centre of the School of Open Learning.
Staff Council: Council within the University where the Principal acts as ex-officio Chairperson
Dr. Vikas Gupta: Registrar of the University of Delhi.
Ministry of Education: The ministry under which the Department of Higher Education falls.
Department of Higher Education: Department within the Ministry of Education.
New Delhi: Location of notification from the Ministry of Education.
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of printing press
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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Department of Higher Education
(UNIVERSITY OF DELHI)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 11th March, 2021
F. No. 16-57/2016 CU-II:.— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) of Section 31 of the
Delhi University Act 1922 (VIII of 1922), the Executive Council, with the approval of the Visitor, hereby makes the
following amendments further to amend the Delhi University Ordinances, namely:––
1. Short Title and Commencement:
(i) Amendment to Ordinance XX (8) related to School of Open Learning of the Ordinances of the Delhi
University.
(ii) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Proposal to request the UGC to recognise the School of Open Learning under section 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC
Act in place of the erstwhile School of Correspondence Courses and Continuing Education, as a University
maintained constituent College under Ordinance XX(8) of the University of Delhi and the post of Executive
Director, School of Open Learning be re-designated as the Principal, henceforth. The consequential amendments
to Ordinance XX(8) of the Ordinances of the University shall be substituted as under:
Clause Existing Amended
Executive Director, School of Open Learning – Principal, School of Open Learning – Member
Clause 2.1(v) Member Secretary (ex-officio) Secretary (ex-officio)
to hold, subject to the approval of the Executive to hold, subject to the approval of the Executive
Council, the funds of the School in such bank/banks Council, the funds of the School in such bank/banks
Clause 2.3 (xv) as the Executive Council may specify, and to as the Executive Council may specify, and to
authorize the Executive Director or such other authorize the Principal or such other officer as it may
officer as it may specify to operate the bank account. specify to operate the bank account.
Executive Director Principal
The role and functions of the Executive Director of
the, School of Open Learning shall be analogous to Deleted.
those of a Principal.
The Principal shall be in the pay scale of a Professor.
In addition to the essential qualifications and
The Executive Director shall be in the pay scale of a experience as may be prescribed, it is desirable that
Clause 3
Professor. The essential / desirable qualifications for the Principal should have experience in the field of
the post of Executive Director would be as follows. Open and Distance Learning.
x x x x The Governing Body shall appoint the Principal,
The Governing Body shall appoint the Executive subject to the approval of the Executive Council.
Director, subject to the approval of the Executive
Council.
The School of Open Learning would be decentralized The School of Open Learning would be decentralized
by setting up Regional Centres. Each Regional Centre by setting up Regional Centres within its territorial
would be headed by a Deputy Director who will have jurisdiction. Each Regional Centre would be headed
Clause 4 academic and administrative responsibilities and by a Deputy Director who will have academic and
would be reporting to the Executive Director, SOL. administrative responsibilities and would be reporting
to the Principal, SOL.
(ii) Executive Director, School of Open Learning (ii) Principal, School of Open Learning.
Clause 6 (ii) E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r of the School of Open Learning Principal of the School of Open Learning
Executive Director of the School of Open Learning. Principal of the School of Open Learning.
Three members inclusive of the Chairperson, the Three members inclusive of the Chairperson, the
Clause 7 (iii)
Executive Director and at least one of the two Principal and at least one of the two experts shall
experts shall constitute the quorum. constitute the quorum.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
Staff Council: Staff Council:
(iii) Subject to the provisions of the Act, Statutes and (iii) Subject to the provisions of the Act, the Statutes
Ordinances of the University, the Executive Director and the Ordinances of the University, the Principal
shall act as ex-officio Chairperson of the Staff shall act as ex-officio Chairperson of the Staff
Council. Council.
The Executive Director shall have the right to be The Principal shall have the right to be present and
present and to speak at any meeting of any to speak at any meeting of any Committee.
Clause 8 Committee. The Principal shall implement the decisions of the
The Executive Director shall implement the Staff Council. If, in the opinion of the Principal,
decisions of the Staff Council. If, in the opinion of the however, any emergency has arisen which requires
Executive Director, however, any emergency has that immediate action should be taken, the Principal
arisen which requires that immediate action should be shall take such action as he/she deems necessary and
taken, the Executive Director shall take such action shall report the same at the next meeting of the Staff
as he/she deems necessary and shall report the same Council for confirmation.
at the next meeting of the Staff Council for
confirmation.
DR. VIKAS GUPTA, Registrar
[ADVT./III/4/Exty. 566/2020-21]
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