<p>Prof D Shivalingaiah, who on Friday took charge as the vice-chancellor of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) said, “Due priority will be given for renewal of recognition for open and distance learning courses at the varsity.”<br /><br /></p>.<p>Speaking to media persons after taking charge from Prof P S Nayak, who was discharging duties as in-charge vice-chancellor, Shivalingaiah said, “Measures will be taken to protect students’ interest. Transparency in administration will be ensured after taking the staff into confidence.”<br /><br />On his new plans, if any for the betterment of the varsity, Shivalingaiah said, “I have plans to introduce Sakaala, a time-bound service launched by the State Government, on the lines of Tumkur University, Tumakuru and also introduction of vocational courses.”<br /><br />Shivalingaiah, who was previously working as registrar at Tumkur varsity said, “I have the experience of successfully implementing Sakaala at the same varsity. It will be replicated at the KSOU.”<br /><br />Saying that the varsity is riddled with many problems, Shivalingaiah promised to address the same on priority by verifying the related files.<br /><br />To a query on the pending action related to a report given by Justice K Bhaktavatsala Committee, Shivalingaiah promised to vet into the report before deciding on his next step.<br /><br />Shivalingaiah who was appointed as KSOU Vice-Chancellor on Thursday, was scheduled to take charge the same day. But, it was delayed due to some reasons.<br /><br />Watch...<br /><br />As per the procedure, it is mandatory to record the date and time of taking charge for the new vice-chancellor. The new vice-chancellor glanced at his wrist watch for a while to note the time, while a worker tried to help him, with both looking at their wrist watches in tandem.<br /></p>
<p>Prof D Shivalingaiah, who on Friday took charge as the vice-chancellor of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) said, “Due priority will be given for renewal of recognition for open and distance learning courses at the varsity.”<br /><br /></p>.<p>Speaking to media persons after taking charge from Prof P S Nayak, who was discharging duties as in-charge vice-chancellor, Shivalingaiah said, “Measures will be taken to protect students’ interest. Transparency in administration will be ensured after taking the staff into confidence.”<br /><br />On his new plans, if any for the betterment of the varsity, Shivalingaiah said, “I have plans to introduce Sakaala, a time-bound service launched by the State Government, on the lines of Tumkur University, Tumakuru and also introduction of vocational courses.”<br /><br />Shivalingaiah, who was previously working as registrar at Tumkur varsity said, “I have the experience of successfully implementing Sakaala at the same varsity. It will be replicated at the KSOU.”<br /><br />Saying that the varsity is riddled with many problems, Shivalingaiah promised to address the same on priority by verifying the related files.<br /><br />To a query on the pending action related to a report given by Justice K Bhaktavatsala Committee, Shivalingaiah promised to vet into the report before deciding on his next step.<br /><br />Shivalingaiah who was appointed as KSOU Vice-Chancellor on Thursday, was scheduled to take charge the same day. But, it was delayed due to some reasons.<br /><br />Watch...<br /><br />As per the procedure, it is mandatory to record the date and time of taking charge for the new vice-chancellor. The new vice-chancellor glanced at his wrist watch for a while to note the time, while a worker tried to help him, with both looking at their wrist watches in tandem.<br /></p>
