<p>The Executive Council of Delhi University at its meeting on Wednesday decided to change scholarship conditions for teachers going abroad for research.<br /><br /></p>.<p>“Presently if the amount is $20,000 or more, then it will be leave without pay, if up to $5000 then half salary will be provided and if less than that, then full salary will be given. It was also decided that leave without pay will be given on a scholarship of $50,000. Up to $15,000, half salary will be given and less than that will get full salary,” an EC member said.<br /><br />Approval was given to include a non-teaching staff member in the governing body. <br />“Ten years of experience with at least a graduate degree is a pre-requisite for the post. The appointment will take place on a one year rotation basis. The member will be a special invitee. It is for the first time that a non-teaching member will be a part of the governing body,” said the EC member.<br /><br />In both the academic and the executive council meetings, there was a consensus to oppose Delhi Metro's plan to build a 35-floor high-rise residential complex near Vishwavidyala station in North campus. <br /><br />“We are planning to write to the prime minister. Talks are on about other available options with the University,” said the member.<br /><br />It has also been approved to increase the students’ contribution fund for Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) from Rs 5 to Rs 20.<br /><br />The proposal to give two more seats in MD in Paediatrics course in Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya has also got the green signal.</p>
<p>The Executive Council of Delhi University at its meeting on Wednesday decided to change scholarship conditions for teachers going abroad for research.<br /><br /></p>.<p>“Presently if the amount is $20,000 or more, then it will be leave without pay, if up to $5000 then half salary will be provided and if less than that, then full salary will be given. It was also decided that leave without pay will be given on a scholarship of $50,000. Up to $15,000, half salary will be given and less than that will get full salary,” an EC member said.<br /><br />Approval was given to include a non-teaching staff member in the governing body. <br />“Ten years of experience with at least a graduate degree is a pre-requisite for the post. The appointment will take place on a one year rotation basis. The member will be a special invitee. It is for the first time that a non-teaching member will be a part of the governing body,” said the EC member.<br /><br />In both the academic and the executive council meetings, there was a consensus to oppose Delhi Metro's plan to build a 35-floor high-rise residential complex near Vishwavidyala station in North campus. <br /><br />“We are planning to write to the prime minister. Talks are on about other available options with the University,” said the member.<br /><br />It has also been approved to increase the students’ contribution fund for Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) from Rs 5 to Rs 20.<br /><br />The proposal to give two more seats in MD in Paediatrics course in Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya has also got the green signal.</p>
