Kakatiya University will make its mark in Telangana: V-C Prof Sayanna

​Warangal: Prof R Sayanna, the Vice-Chancellor of Kakatiya University has completed 100 days after assuming the seat. On the occasion, he talks about a variety of issues including the various initiatives and reforms that would be initiated in coming years.

In an exclusive interview, the V-C outlined his vision for research and how the University could make its mark in the Telangana region.

Q: Congratulations for completing 100 days successfully after taking charge as the Vice-Chancellor of Kakatiya University. What are the problems you noticed and what is your vision?
VC: Thank you. Top priority will be given for implementation of academic calendar properly and on research works. Problems in universities are rather common. I will try to solve the problems that are in my limits. I will also take initiation for solving those, which under government limits.

Q: Academic schedule is not implemented properly. The examination branch is testing the patience of the students by not declaring the results in time. What is your opinion on this?
VC: Yes, it has come to my notice also. We are taking necessary steps not to create any inconvenience to the students. The problem will be solved as early as possible.

Q: Students are facing many problems in hostels. As many as 300 students are staying in rented houses outside the University. What steps are taken to solve problems in the hostels?
VC: Yes. There are a few problems in the hostels. We are trying to solve them in order of preference. Within two months, we will solve all the problems completely pertaining to the hostels. It is not possible to accommodate the students in hostels, who are pursuing self-finance courses in the University.

Q: Even after complete of of 40 years of establishment, the University is still running with old courses and old method of teaching. What steps are taken for introducing new courses?
VC: We are focusing on the development of communication and life skills in the students. A meeting would be held with Head of the Departments and Deans of various departments to discuss on introduction of job-oriented and employment-based courses. We are preparing a perfect plan for that. Definitely in coming up days you are going to see a change in teaching methods and in courses. We are taking steps in such a way so that the students will attend the classes regularly.

Q: Since a few years, there are no admissions in Ph D courses. Why this delay and how are you going to do justice to the students?
VC: We have completed admissions in Ph D fellowships. The government had appointed a committee to discuss about giving admissions into Ph D courses. As soon as we get the clearance from Council of Higher Education, we start admissions through entrance test.

Q: There is scarcity of lecturers in the University due to which the classes are not running properly. How you are going to solve this?
VC: There is complete satisfaction in conducting classes in the University. When I went for sudden inspection of various departments, the classes are running regularly without any interruptions. By appointing lecturers on contract and on part-time basis we are running the classes and giving better education to the students.

Q: What steps are taken for regularising some of the self-finance courses (SFC) that are in demand?
VC: This is too early to speak on this. Actually after successful running of SFC courses for some years, they will be considered for regualarisation. Even then I am pursuing about which courses to be regularised.