Vol. XVII : No. 1 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION APRIL - JUNE 2015 Prof. K.R.S. SAMBASIVA RAO APPOINTED AS VICE-CHANCELLOR I/C Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Rector of the university, was appointed as the incharge Vice-Chancellor of ANU, by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao assumed charge on 20th April 2015. Being a senior Professor, he served as the Head of the Departments of Zoology & Biotechnology and Chairman, Board of Studies of both the subjects. Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao did his Ph.D. in Zoology in S.V. University, and Ph.D. in Pharmacy in Andhra University. He joined as a Post-doctoral Research Associate in ANU in 1985 and as an Assistant Professor in 1988, became an Associate Professor in 1998 and Professor in 2005. Being a serious researcher, he has published around 175 papers in national and international journals. He also has 20 books to his credit. He served as a Visiting Professor in the USA during 1999-2000 and worked as Adjunct Faculty in INDICASAT in the Republic of Panama during 2010-2014. He also visited several universities in Australia, Singapore and Nepal. Under his guidance 21 Ph.Ds and 20 M.Phils were awarded. He was appointed as a Fellow of A.P. Science Academy, General Secretary of Biotechnology and Pharmacy and Editor of several research journals. He was honoured with The Panama National Award for his excellence in the development of Education and Talented Bio-technology Award from Colombo University. He also got the Best Teacher Award from the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh in 2013. He was congratulated by the university officials and faculty. Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao thanked the officials of the University and the Government and said that he will work untiringly for the development of the university. NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Chief Patron : Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Vice-Chancellor I/C, A.N.U. Patrons : Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Registrar, A.N.U. Prof. V. Chandrasekhara Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law Prof. C. Rambabu, Principal, A.N.U. College of Sciences Chief Editor : Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, A.N.U. Editorial Board : Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies; Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept. of Statistics; Dr. R. Siva Rama Prasad, Dept. of Commerce & Business Admn.; Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture; Dr. B. Karuna, Dept. of English; Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology; Dr. Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work; Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Ambedkar Chair; President , ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c; President, VIKASA, ANU. E-mail : [email protected] VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTS 27-4-15 Attended APSCHE meeting at Hyderabad 28-4-15 Chaired SC to AS meeting at ANU 29-4-15 Workshop on “Establishment of Smart Campuses” – Department of Higher Education, Government of A.P. in association with ANU 30-4-15 Attended APSCHE meeting at Hyderabad 1-5-15 Inauguration of Ramp for disabled persons & Release of Library Bulletin at Ambedkar Memorial Library, ANU Centre for Students Management System – ANU Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, College of Architecture and Planning Vice-Chancellor Vice-Chancellor I/C 4-5-15 ANUPGCET – results released Video Conference at Guntur Date Particulars 5-5-15 College Development Council meeting Prof. K. VIYYANNA RAO, Vice-Chancellor Core Committee meeting in ANU 01-04-15 UGC XII Plan Grants Utilization Review Board of Studies meeting 02-04-15 ANU College of Physical Education & Sports Sciences 7-5-15 and 8-5-15 AP Akademi of Science - meeting at Tirupati – College Day 13-5-15 Inaugural of Basketball tournament at ANU 04-04-15 HRD Centre – ICSSR Workshop on Research 14-5-15 Release of PG counseling schedule Methodology Course Inaugural 16-5-15 ‘Eeenadu’ Education Fair at Guntur 05-04-15 Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Birth Anniversary Celebrations, 18-5-15 V.Cs Conference at ANU 08-04-15 Meeting with Ambassador of Bhutan Mr. Vestol Namgel Workshop on Implementation Plan for “University- ANU Online Education – Discussion with M/s School Society Linkages” as part of A.P. Knowledge Mission Guru, Mumbai – organized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, 09-04-15 Bhutanese Ambassador Mr. Vestol Namgel visit Srikakulam at ANU Campus International Students Cell – At Home Function 19-5-15 APSCHE meeting chaired by Prof. Vijaya Prakash, 10-04-15 DOA – Faculty-wise Journals Publications Meeting Vice-Chairman at ANU Campus 11-04-15 189th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Jothirao Phule 20-5-15 MOU with Tanzania Rector, Prof. Ngalinda, Centre for Hostel Advisory Committee Meeting Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre (EASTC) 13-04-15 HRD Centre – ICSSR Workshop on Research 22-5-15 and 23-5-15 APSCHE meeting at Hyderabad Methodology - Valedictory 25-5-15 Inaugural of ANUPGCET counseling at ANU Pharmacy College Day Celebrations 2-6-15 APSCHE meeting at Hyderabad Govt. of A.P. – Higher Education Dept. – Video Conference on the Minutes of Joint Working Group 5-6-15 AP Physical Education Common Entrance Test on “A.P. Innovation & Start up Policy 2014-2020”. (APPECET) Inaugural at ANU 9-6-15 to 11-6-15 APSCHE meeting at Hyderabad 14-04-15 125th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. 12-6-15 Inaugural of Centre for Skill Development at ANU, in collaboration with A.P. Skill Development Corporation, 15-04-15 A.L. College of Education – National Seminar on Hyderabad “Quality Teacher - Quality" Education 16-6-15 Workshop on Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan Signing of MoU with CRDA at Vijayawada (RUSA) - Higher Education Department, Government 16-04-15 Engineering College – College Day Celebrations of A.P. State, Project Directorate –– at ANU Campus Felicitations by Vikasa 19-6-15 Release of APPECET results by Prof. L. Venugopal 17-04-15 Felicitations by NUTA - Laying down of office as Vice- Reddy, Chairman, APSCHE, Hyderabad at ANU Chancellor; Civic Reception by Committee of Hosts 21-6-15 International Yoga Day Celebrations at ANU 18-04-15 Felicitations by all the Staff, ANU - Laying down of 22-6-15 Meeting with Deans, Dept. Heads and Coordinators – office as Vice-Chancellor preparation for NAAC Prof. K.R.S. SAMBASIVA RAO, Vice-Chancellor I/C 23-6-15 Distribution of UGC NET material for SC, ST & Minority 20-4-15 Took charge as I/c Vice-Chancellor students at ANU 23-4-15 6th College Day Celebrations and Graduation day at 24-6-15 NSNIS Six Weeks Certificate Course in Sports ANU College of Engineering and Technology Coaching in Athletics, Kho-Kho & Weightlifting at ANU 24-4-15 Awareness Programs on Zero mortality of under 5 25-6-15 Induction meeting for the Academic year 2015-2016 year children - Centre for Community Social for Parents & Students at ANU Responsibility 26-6-15 Release of Notification for ANU research admissions 25-4-15 Workshop on Career in Architecture – Career and 27-6-15 Water conservation meeting Counseling Cell, ANU 29-6-15 Inaugural of workshop on Career Awareness and Opportunities in Physical Sciences in India at Visit to Chalapati Institute of Engineering and Celebration of National Statistics Day at Dept. of Technology, Lam, Guntur Statistics, ANU. 2 WORKSHOP ON RUSA AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON UNIVERSITY – SOCIAL LINKAGE. The AP State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), Acharya Nagarjuna University campus was the Hyderabad, conducted a Workshop on Rashtriya venue of an Awareness Programme on Implementation Uchchatar Siksha Abhiyan (RUSA) in ANU Campus on Plan for University – Social Linkage as Part of AP 16-06-2015, with the objective of creating awareness about Knowledge Mission organized by Dr. Ambedkar University, the utilization of RUSA funds among Vice-Chancellors and Srikakulam on 18-5-2015. The Chief Guest Prof. P. Vijaya College Principals. The Principal Secretary of Higher Prakash, Vice-Chairman, A.P. State Council for Higher Education Smt. Sumita Dawra, the Commissioner of Education (APSCHE), Hyderabad, spoke of the need for Technical Education, and Project Director, RUSA, Smt. P. universities to take initiatives for skill development in the Udayalakshmi, the Vice-Chairmen of APSCHE, Prof. P. students for better employment in the contemporary world. Vijaya Prakash and Prof. P. Narasimha Rao addressed The Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Ambedkar University presided the gathering. Present in the meeting were the Vice- over the programme. Among those who spoke in the Chancellor I/c Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Vice- meeting were Vice-Chancellor I/c of Acharya Nagarjuna Chancellor of Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa Prof. B. University Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Vice-Chancellor Syama Sundar, Sri B. Venkatesh Kumar, Tata Institute I/c of Krishna University, Prof. Surya Chandra Rao, Vice- of Social Sciences, other ANU officials and faculty. Smt. Chancellor of Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore, Prof. Udayalakshmi said that Rs. 255 crores have been released V. Veeraiah, Registrar of Sri Padmavathi Mahila under RUSA for the five state universities and forty-three Viswavidyalayam, Tirupati Prof. P. Viyajalakshmi, Registrar government degree colleges. of ANU, Registrar Prof. P. Rajasekhar and other faculty. FELICITATIONS TO Prof. K. VIYYANNA RAO Entering the portals of the university as a student, Prof. Viyyanna Rao continued his research and got appointed as faculty in the University. He served the university in several administrative positions as Special Officer (Exams), Dean, College Development Council, Registrar, Rector and Vice- Chancellor. He was lauded for his manifold contributions in taking the university on the path towards excellence. Mention was particularly made of introducing Online Education, facilitating admissions of international students, enabling Memoranda of Understanding with several prestigious Universities and institutions in India and abroad and making ANU solar energy enabled.