No. : AC - 7 of 2016-17 University of Mumbai AC – 24th June, 2016 University of Mumbai MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL – 24th June, 2016 A meeting of the Academic Council was called in Sir Cowasjee Jahangeer Hall (Convocation Hall) on 24th June, 2016 at 2.00 p.m. The following members were present : 1. Dr. Sanjay Deshmukh (Vice-Chancellor) – Chairman 2. Dr. M. A. Khan (Registrar) 3. Dr. Anil Patil (Director, B.C.U.D.) 4. Dr. M. S. Kurhade ( Faculty Coordinator – Arts ) 5. Dr. S. T. Gadade ( Faculty Coordinator – Commerce ) 6. Dr. Vijay Joshi ( Faculty Coordinator – Science ) 7. Dr. Rajeev Mishra ( Faculty Coordinator – Fine Arts ) 8. Dr. S. S. Barve 9. Dr. Parag Ajagaonkar 10. Dr. Sharukh Tara 11. Dr. G. N. Upadhya 12. Dr. M. B. Matlani 13. Dr. Parvati Venkatesh 14. Dr. Meher Bhoot 15. Dr. Agnelo Menzes 16. Dr. Pravin Hendrex 17. Dr. Vijay Page 18. Dr. Abhay Doshi 19. Dr. P. M. Dongare 20. Dr. A. S. Jadhav 21. Dr. M. K. Dekate 22. Dr. Satishchandra Kumar 23. Dr. Sanjay Deshpande 24. Dr. Mahendra Sahu 25. Dr. Avinash Pandey 26. Dr. Dipak Vora 27. Dr. S. R. Deore 28. Dr. Sudhakar Mande 29. Dr. Asmita Huddar No. : AC - 7 of 2016-17 University of Mumbai AC – 24th June, 2016 30. Dr. B. K. Ahire 31. Dr. Laxmi Mikaelyan 32. Dr. A. R. Aithal 33. Dr. R. P. Phadke 34. Dr. A. M. Bhagwat 35. Dr. A. N. Joshi 36. Prof. Mustansir Dalvi 37. Dr. Muizza Kazi 38. Dr. Sakina Khan 39. Dr. Jayant Apte 40. Dr. Amit Valsangkar 41. Dr. Vidya Vencatesan 42. Dr. Jyotshna Dongardive 43. Dr. Geeta Ibrahim 44. Dr. Dopati Banerjee 45. Dr. Sunder Rajdeep 46. Dr. Sudha Mohan 47. Dr. Ambika Vishwanath 48. Dr. Uma Rele 49. Dr. Gita Chaddha 50. Prof. Shubhadha Joshi 51. Dr. Kanchana Mahadevan 52. Dr. Chandrakant Puri 53. Dr. Smita Durve 54. Dr. Jyoti Ramchandani 55. Dr. Cecelia Carvalho 56. Dr. Madhavi Narsale 57. Dr. Rajendra Dhakane 58. Dr. Dilip S. Patil 59. Dr. Biswamdhan Pradhan 60. Dr. B. V. Bhosle 61. Dr. Manjiri Kamat 62. Dr. Sunita Magare 63. Dr. Durgesh Mujumdar Leave of absence is granted to Dr. S. V. Ukarande, Dr. Uday Salunkhe Dr. Abhay Pethe, Dr. Anuradha Mishra, Dr. Romar Correa, Dr. B. S. Bidve, No. : AC - 7 of 2016-17 University of Mumbai AC – 24th June, 2016 Dr. Coomi Vevaina, Dr. Rashmi Oza, Dr. B. L. Jadhav, Dr. C. R. Chavan, Dr. Kalpana Deshmukh, Dr. Deven Shah, Shri. Rajan Joshi & Shri. Deepak Vasave (offtg.) COE. Hon’ble Vice–Chancellor welcomed the following New Members of the Academic Council, those who attended the Meeting First Time : 1. Dr. Cicilia Karvalho 2. Dr. Bhavna Patole Registrar Dr. M.A. Khan welcomed all members & requested to proceed on Agenda. 1.0 The following amendments were suggested by the Hon’ble Members : 1) The name of (1) Dr. Manjiri Kamat, (2) Dr. Sakina Khan & (3) Dr. Parvati Venkatesh is to be included in welcome of new members’ list. 2) The name of Dr. Sakina Khan is to be included in attendance list. 3) Dr. Vidya Vencatesan have requested for leave of absence. Accordingly, her name is to be included in the leave of Absence List. 4) In Resolution No. 4.17 : It is further decided to congratulate the efforts of Dr. Neeraj Hatekar & Dr. Vivek Belhekar. 5) In Resolution No. 4.6 : The typographic mistake is to be corrected by replacing the words Master of Social Market and words (Sem I to IV) with new words Master of Social Work and ( Sem I & II ) & also replacing the words Bachelor of Social Market and words (Sem I to IV) with new words Bachelor of Social Work and (Sem I & II ) respectively 4) The Formation of Research and Recognition Task Force is to be included in the minutes : (1) Director, B.C.U.D. - Chairman No. : AC - 7 of 2016-17 University of Mumbai AC – 24th June, 2016 (2) Faculty Coordinator - Member (3) Chairman, BOS - Member (4) HOD of University Dept. - Member (5) Two Experts - Member ( One Internal & One External ) It is resolved to approve the Minutes of the Academic Council Meeting dated 23rd May, 2016 with above said amendments. 4.1 It is resolved that, the recommendations made by Board of Studies in Persian, Arabic, Islamic Culture etc., at its meeting held on 24th May, 2016 be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Syllabus of M. A. in Persian Sem (I & II) (CBCS) to be revised from academic year 2016-17. 4.2 It is resolved that, the recommendations made by Board of Studies in Persian, Arabic, Islamic Culture etc., at its meeting held on 24th May, 2016 be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Syllabus of M. A. in Arabic Sem (I & II) (CBCS) to be revised from academic year 2016-17. 4.3 It is resolved that, the recommendations made by Board of Studies in Persian, Arabic, Islamic Culture etc., at its meeting held on 24th May, 2016 be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Syllabus of M. A. in Islamic Studies Sem (I & II) (CBCS) to be revised from academic year 2016-17. 4.4 It is resolved that, the recommendations made by Board of Studies in Persian, Arabic, Islamic Culture etc., at its meeting held on 24th May, 2016 be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Syllabus of M. Phil Programme in Arabic Paper (I to III) to be introduced from academic year 2016-17 & same be recommended to the Management Council. No. : AC - 7 of 2016-17 University of Mumbai AC – 24th June, 2016 4.5 It is resolved that, the recommendations made by Board of Studies in Persian, Arabic, Islamic Culture etc., at its meeting held on 24th May, 2016 be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Syllabus of Advanced Diploma Course in Persian to be introduced from academic year 2016-17& same be recommended to the Management Council. 4.6 It is resolved that, the recommendations made by Board of Studies in Latin, Greek and Modern European Language at its meeting held on 13th June 2016 be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Syllabus of M. A. in French Sem (I & II) (CBCS) to be revised from academic year 2016-17. 4.7 It is resolved that, the recommendations made by Board of Studies in Latin, Greek and Modern European Language at its meeting held on 13th June 2016 be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Syllabus of M. A. French Sem (III & IV) (CBCS) to be revised from academic year 2016-17. 4.8 It is resolved that, the recommendations made by Board of Studies in Kannada at its meeting held on 25th May, 2016 be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Syllabus of M. A. in Kannada Sem (I & II) (CBCS) to be revised from academic year 2016-17. 4.9 It is resolved that, the recommendations made by Board of Studies in Politics at its meeting held on 25th May, 2016 be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Syllabus of M. A. (Honours) Politics Sem (I & II) (CBCS) to be revised from academic year 2016-17 4.10 It is resolved that, the recommendations made by Ad-hoc Board of Studies in Communication & Journalism at its meeting held on 25th May, 2016 be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Syllabus of No. : AC - 7 of 2016-17 University of Mumbai AC – 24th June, 2016 M. A. (Electronic Media) Sem (I to IV) (CBCS) to be revised from academic year 2016-17. 4.11 It is resolved that, the recommendations made by Ad-hoc Board of Studies in Communication & Journalism at its meeting held on 25th May, 2016 be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Syllabus of M. A. (Film Studies) Sem (I to IV) (CBCS) to be revised from academic year 2016-17. 4.12 It is resolved that, the recommendations made by Ad-hoc Board of Studies in Communication & Journalism at its meeting held on 25th May, 2016 be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Syllabus of M. A. (Television Studies) Sem (I to IV) (CBCS) to be revised from academic year 2016-17. 4.13 It is resolved that, the recommendations made by Ad-hoc Board of Studies in Communication & Journalism at its meeting held on 25th May, 2016 be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Syllabus of M. A. (Public Relations) Sem (I to IV) (CBCS) to be revised from academic year 2016-17. 4.14 It is resolved that, the recommendations made by Ad-hoc Board of Studies in Communication & Journalism at its meeting held on 19th May, 2016 be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Course Structure and Scheme of Papers under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) of following courses be revised from academic year 2016-17. : (A) M. A. in Electronic Media (B) M. A. in Public Relations (C) M. A. in Television Studies (D) M. A. in Film Studies (E) M. A. in Communication and Journalism No. : AC - 7 of 2016-17 University of Mumbai AC – 24th June, 2016 4.15 It is resolved that, the proposal received from Dr. Vijay Joshi Coordinator in Science be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Syllabus of F. Y. B. Sc Microbiology Sem (I & II) (CBCS) to be revised from academic year 2016-17. 4.16 It is resolved that, the recommendations made by Board of Studies in Business Economics at its meeting held on 27th May, 2016 be accepted & that in accordance therewith the Syllabus of M. Com. in Economics Sem (I & II) to be revised from academic year 2016-17.