<p>Speaking to Deccan Herald about his plans for the university, Dr Sriprakash said his priority was to address the current examination procedures and to bring out a transparency in the way it is conducted. <br /><br />“We need to build confidence among students streamline the examination process by making it student-friendly. I am aware of the recently controversies with regard to the valuation. I will look into the matter and address the issues,” he said.</p>.<p>The V-C designate said he would look at research, training faculty and to develop collaborations with other health universities in India and abroad.<br /><br />He said he would like to strengthen faculty exchange programmes and encourage tie-up programmes with other universities and institutions abroad. <br /><br />Dr Sriprakash said he also wanted to develop the infrastructure of RGUHS and try and develop a dedicated full-fledged university campus in future. </p>.<p>Dr Sriprakash, formerly the director of Minto Opthalmic Hospital, was chosen for the post by the Governor out of a panel of persons distinguished in health sciences. A search committee headed by Dr M S Thimmappa, former Vice-Chancellor of Bangalore University made the selection. </p>.<p>Other members of the committee included Dr Mayilvahanan Natarajan, V-C, Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai and Dr M V Ramanamma, former director of medical education, Government of Andhra Pradesh. <br /><br /></p>
<p>Speaking to Deccan Herald about his plans for the university, Dr Sriprakash said his priority was to address the current examination procedures and to bring out a transparency in the way it is conducted. <br /><br />“We need to build confidence among students streamline the examination process by making it student-friendly. I am aware of the recently controversies with regard to the valuation. I will look into the matter and address the issues,” he said.</p>.<p>The V-C designate said he would look at research, training faculty and to develop collaborations with other health universities in India and abroad.<br /><br />He said he would like to strengthen faculty exchange programmes and encourage tie-up programmes with other universities and institutions abroad. <br /><br />Dr Sriprakash said he also wanted to develop the infrastructure of RGUHS and try and develop a dedicated full-fledged university campus in future. </p>.<p>Dr Sriprakash, formerly the director of Minto Opthalmic Hospital, was chosen for the post by the Governor out of a panel of persons distinguished in health sciences. A search committee headed by Dr M S Thimmappa, former Vice-Chancellor of Bangalore University made the selection. </p>.<p>Other members of the committee included Dr Mayilvahanan Natarajan, V-C, Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai and Dr M V Ramanamma, former director of medical education, Government of Andhra Pradesh. <br /><br /></p>
