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AUT's allegation of norms violation baseless: private colleges

By Our Special Correspondent

CHENNAI, JUNE 9. The Association of Management of Private Colleges (AMPC) has taken exception to the remarks by the Association of University Teachers (AUT) alleging "widespread violation of admission norms by private managements."

In a statement, M. Aruchami, president, described the AUT's allegations as propaganda to win public sympathy. Private managements, both aided or unaided, were fully conscious of their obligations to students and complied with the admission procedures laid down by the government. They were closely monitored by competent authorities of the government and no lapses were reported.

Dr. Aruchami said teacher associations should work towards supporting initiatives to develop academic excellence and prepare Indian higher education to meet global competition from the next year. However, all initiatives for academic reform were blocked since their implementation would mean additional effort and making the teaching process more accountable.

He said the managements were prepared to demonstrate their commitment to the welfare of poor students, offering the institutions' infrastructure free of cost for conducting need-based degree courses in an evening shift.

He wondered whether the teacher unions could take up this offer and offer free education to the poorer sections among students without insisting on remuneration. If the associations accepted the proposal, they could register the names of the willing faculty with the Director of Collegiate Education or the office of the Vice-Chancellor in the affiliating universities. The social commitment of the teaching community could create higher educational history in Tamil Nadu, he added.

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