New Delhi: The University of Delhi (DU) Executive Council approved the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) for the 2022-23 academic session on Friday, in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) which is available @du.ac.in.
The three members, who comprised EC members Advocate Ashok Agarwal and Advocate Rajpal Singh, as well as Elected Teacher's Representative Dr Seema Das, disagreed with the EC judgement.
During the Academic Council meeting, participants expressed their dissatisfaction with the Curriculum Framework, noting that the UGCF 2022 should be forwarded for discussion to all statutory bodies, including course committees, staff councils, and faculties.
Three EC members noted that the problems expressed by Academic Council members are highly important and that the institution should not proceed without responding to them.
Adv Agarwal said, ”The UGCF along with MEES and ABC Regulations is a major overhauling. DU is known for its undergraduate studies. Given the number of students and teachers involved in UG studies, it is important to tread with caution and not repeat mistakes of the FYUP implemented in 2013. Over 70,000 students take admission every year in UG courses”.
“Serious concerns were raised about the adverse impact on the quality of education and teaching jobs. We urged for wider consultation and feedback from statutory bodies at Department and college levels. It is a deja vu situation for DU - a repeat of FYUP 2013 fiasco in making,” he further added.
The UG Curriculum Framework 2022 proposes modifications to the present system such as interdisciplinary courses and numerous exit choices where students can leave their UG courses with a certificate, diploma, or degree after the first, second, and third years.
A four-year degree programme is also included in the curricular structure.
According to committee members, the UGCF 2022 Regulations, along with the MEES (Multiple Entry-Exit Scheme) and ABC (Academic Bank of Credits) Regulations, are a major overhaul, and because Delhi University is known for its undergraduate programmes, it is critical to be cautious and not repeat the mistakes of the FYUP (Four Year Undergraduate Programme) implemented in 2013.
Concerns were also expressed about the negative impact on education quality and teaching jobs, as members advocated for more input and feedback from statutory agencies at the Department and College levels.
The Academic Council members who sent the dispute also said that the institution only offered them 10 days to give comments and that the replies shared by stakeholders on the Draft Curriculum Framework were not made public.
The members have also indicated that the feedback collected has not been shared with the AC members, and while the university may have received answers, it is vital to evaluate the input as issues may have been expressed.
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