Prof Nilofer Khan: A New Mounting Spotlight at Kashmir University.

In Jammu and Kashmir, the administration led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has broken the glass roof with the appointment of Prof. Nilofar Khan, the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kashmir.

The appointment not only acknowledges the fact that women can lead major educational institutions like the University of Kashmir but also expands the boundaries for Kashmiri women to play a leading role in other fields in Jammu and Kashmir. It is also an acknowledgement of the fact that women in Kashmir have bravely faced difficulties and conflicts and yet have reached the pinnacle of their success in the field of education and beyond. And the Manoj Sinha-led administration deserves praise for its commitment to the cause of women’s empowerment in breaking the glass roof that has so continuously affected the women of Kashmir.

The appointment of Professor Nilofar Khan, which was prominently covered by the local and national media as the appointment of the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kashmir, is one of hopes and expectations both inside and outside the walls of the University. Has brought a great collection. Now it has put the first female vice-chancellor at the forefront of the nation’s expectations to see how the LG administration’s glass-roofing stroke works on the ground. And as a result, the three-year tenure of Professor Nilofar Khan as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kashmir, starting May 20, 2022, sheds a great light.

On the institutional front, Professor Nilofar Khan, in the eyes of a wide circle of academics who have appreciated his appointment, is a difficult task. It is true, as Professor Nilofar himself said in an interview with this newspaper, “I come from within (the institution), I know the system. I should not spend too much time on my priorities.” But it is true that “I came from within the institution” which raises the level of expectations of all the stakeholders of the university from Professor Nilofar Khan on how quickly and seriously he can resolve all these internal issues and disputes. Moving forward for those who influence the university. The university’s academic, administrative and research departments have recently. Indeed, the new Vice-Chancellor should not be allowed to lose the bush to get the derailed education and administration system back on track through immediate, short-term and long-term interventions. The “internal vice-chancellor” does not need to repeat the level of administrative anarchy and academic anomalies that have diminished the importance of a once-prestigious institution that would otherwise have produced bright stars, including the current vice-chancellor himself. Including those who now hold these honours. She is the first female Vice-Chancellor of Kashmir University. And history will always remember him, and therefore his contribution. Professer Nilofar must move forward with his priorities, as he noted on the day he joined his office, to create a new impetus in the functioning of the university on all fronts: academic, administrative, research and student welfare. Life can be started. If this institution is to move on the true path of academic excellence, it must engage with all internal stakeholders, not just once, but over and over again. Because she comes from within the system in which she has held key positions for the past 30 years, she knows who is at the university and from here she needs time to earn points. In addition, she now represents Kashmiri women and should focus on the development and protection of female faculty and research scholars, some of whom were allegedly harassed by the National Commission through its PhD supervisors. Has formed a commission against What will happen to women? Ensuring a safe working environment for women in their workplace should send a strong message on this front, now led by an unscrupulous female vice-chancellor. One of the top priorities set by the new VC is the implementation of the most important new education policy in KU and its affiliated colleges. This is a cause for concern during a new academic session. The new VC should personally oversee the smooth implementation of NEP-2020 in the University and its affiliated colleges so that the students can adapt to the new system without any hassle or delay. The J&K government itself has listed NEP-2020 as its priority area. New VCs can play an important role in this regard.

This is a new morning at Kashmir University. The new VC should immediately rectify all the mistakes that have been made in the last few years and bring the university into disrepute in the eyes of the people. The current case of failure to enter PG is 2021. The new VC will have to set goals and set timelines. Any corrupt elements in the system, which have tarnished the image of the university, should immediately provide a clean administrative setup. Students need to be facilitated on every front. Degrees have to be awarded on time. Exam reform needs to be done with maximum technical intervention. Educationists and personnel who defame the institution should be brought under control. Inter-departmental competition between teachers needs to be eliminated and eliminated. Rules and regulations and the University Act must be respected and complied with. A strong message that educational irregularities, corruption and mismanagement cannot be tolerated at any cost, the new Vice-Chancellor must immediately address all stakeholders. Any delay in initiating much-needed changes and reforms has the potential to tarnish the image of the new Vice-Chancellor that the entire nation is witnessing. Furthermore, the new VC should bring together all stakeholders, including senior faculty members, with a comprehensive vision for the academic development of the university, certainly considering the implications of all decisions after using their wisdom and foresight. Should. After review. Taken
The expulsion of faculty members solely based on personal likes and dislikes and at the expense of the merits of individuals leads to internal dissension and controversy which ultimately affects the functioning of the Vice-Chancellor of the University. There is no doubt that an iron hand is needed to deal with the elements involved in educational and administrative irregularities. The VC should ensure that faculty, non-teaching staff and students focus on education and research as well as their involvement in sports and extracurricular activities. There should be no room for bias in the selection of faculty and non-teaching staff. The evil of neutrality must be uprooted. The last thing the new vice-chancellor can afford is to ignore the public’s expectations of him. Now she represents not only the bravery of women in Kashmir but also the great expectations and hopes of the people. Professor Nilofar’s final review will be based on his performance and the reforms made at the university. That fact must be taken into account. ” In essence, this is to advance the glass roof for all the women of Kashmir who will now aspire to become VCs after their appointment at the University of Kashmir. At the end of the day, start the new Vice Chancellor’s time, as it is called.

Prof Nilofar Khan:
A Brief Profile

Prof. Nilufer has over 30 years of teaching experience and has served in many important academic and administrative capacities in the corporate life of the University of Kashmir, including Dean College Development Council, Registrar, Dean Faculty of Applied Science and Technology and Director. Institute of Home Sciences. She is also the University’s first female Dean of Student Welfare and the founding director of the Center for Women’s Studies and Research.

Professor Nelofar has been a member of various decision making bodies of the University including University Council, University Syndicate (KU), University Syndicate (University of Jammu), Academic Council, Finance Committee. She has also been the Chairperson of Student Greens Committee KU and Co-Presiding Owner of Internal Compliance Committee of Central University of Kashmir and Chairperson Internal Complaints Committee KU.

After visiting many countries abroad, Professor Nilufer has a wide range of exhibitions in the fields of academics and administration. In 2003, he visited several US universities to study academics and the examination system under the International Guest Program. She has also visited several universities and colleges in Australia, Malaysia, Sudan and the United Arab Emirates. Professor Nelufer has also supervised more than 20 PhD Scholars, 09 M.Phil Scholars and his publications have been published in various national and international journals.