University of Mumbai AC- 2/2017 ( 11th May, 2017 ) University of Mumbai MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL –11th May, 2017 A meeting of the Academic Council was convened at Sir Phirozshaha Mehta Hall ( Management Council Hall ), Room No. 105, University of Mumbai, Fort, Mumbai- 400 032 on 11th May, 2017at 3.00 p.m. Therefore, as per the directions of the Chairman i.e. Hon‟ble Vice – Chancellor, the meeting is adjourned for half an hour. The business of the meeting of Academic Council is started at 3.30 p.m. The following members were present : 1. Dr. Sanjay Deshmukh (Vice-Chancellor) - Chairman 2. Dr. M. A. Khan (Registrar) - Member Secretary 3. Dr. Anil Patil (Director, A & P) 4. Dr. M. S. Kurahde ( Ad-hoc Dean -Humanities ) 5. Dr. Vijay Joshi ( Ad-hoc Dean - Science& Tech. ) 6. Dr. Rashmi Oza (Ad-hoc Dean-Inter-Disciplinary Studies) 7. Dr. Suresh Ukrande ( Ad-hoc Asso. Dean - Science & Tech.) 8. Dr. Manjiri Kamat ( Ad-hoc Asso. Dean - Humanities ) 9. Shri Dipak Vasave ( Director - Examinations & Evaluations ) 10. Dr. Geeta Ibrahim 11. Dr. Dopati Banerjee 12. Dr. Shubhada Joshi 13. Dr. Meenal Katarnikar 14. Dr. Sunder Rajdeep 15. Dr. B.B. Sonule 16. Dr. Ashutosh Apandkar 17. Dr. Paul Koshy 18. Dr. Madhavi Narsale 19. Dr. Dhanajay Kalbande 20. Dr. R. P. Phadke 21. Dr. M. K. Dekate 22. Dr. A. H. Bandivdekar 23. Dr. D. N. Mujumdar 24. Dr. Bharat Bhushan 25. Dr. B. V. Bhosale 1 University of Mumbai AC- 2/2017 ( 11th May, 2017 ) 26. Dr. Parag Ajagonkar 27. Dr. Kinnary Thakkar 28. Dr. Jyotshna Dongardive 29. Dr. Vidya Vencatesan 30. Dr. Deven Shah 31. Dr. Kalpana Deshmukh 32. Dr. Sudhakar Mande 33. Dr. Sawata Deore 34. Dr. Anil V. Karnik 35. Dr. R. M. Tungare 36. Dr. B. K. Ahire 37. Dr. Kavita Laghate 38. Dr. Dilip Patil 39. Dr. Manohar Matlani 40. Dr. Vishnu Sarwade 41. Dr. Satishchandra Kumar 42. Dr. Asmita Huddar 43. Dr. Mahendra Sahu 44. Dr. Biswamohan Pradhan 45. Dr. Sanjay Deshpande 46. Dr. Avinash Pandey 47. Dr. Krishna Iyer 48. Dr. Pravin Henriques 49. Dr. Angelo Menzenes 50. Dr. Vijay Page 51. Dr. Sanjay Ranade 52. Dr. Sakina Khan 53. Dr. Muzzia Kazi 54. Dr. Chandrakant Puri 55. Dr. Gita Chaddha 56. Dr. G. N. Upadhaya 57. Dr. A. R. Aithal 58. Dr. Jayant Apte 59. Dr. V. U. Dixit 60. Dr. Anita Jadhav 61. Dr. Sharukh Tara 62. Dr. Vibha Surana 63. Dr. B. L. Jadhav 64. Dr. Uttam Kolekar 2 University of Mumbai AC- 2/2017 ( 11th May, 2017 ) 65. Dr. S. K. Shinde 66. Dr. S. M. Khot 67. Dr. Dipak Vora 68. Dr. S. V. Chiplunkar 69. Dr. Siddhivinayak Barve 70. Dr. Rajiv Mishra Leave of absence is granted to Dr. S. T. Gadade, Dr. Ganesh Chandanshive, Dr. Kanchana Mahadevan, Ar. Amit Valsangkar, Dr. Sudha Mohan, Dr. Jyoti Ramchandani, Dr. Deepa Mishra&Dr. Sambhaji Shinde. Hon‟ble Vice–Chancellor welcomed the following New Members :- 1. Dr. Meenal Katarnikar ( Chairperson, Ad-hoc BOS in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology and Buddhist Studies), 2. Dr. Bharat Bhushan ( Chairperson, Ad-hoc BOS in Development Administration), Hon‟ble Vice–Chancellor also welcomed the following dignitaries : 1. Dr. Anil Patil ( Director, Centre for Online & Dynamic Education), 2. Shri Ramesh Sippy ( Director, Ramesh Sippy academy of Film and Media ) 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 : Dr. Sanjay Ranade’s name is to be included in Leave of Absence’ list. It is resolved to approve the Minutes of the Academic Council Meeting dated 28th February, 2016 with above said amendments. 3 University of Mumbai AC- 2/2017 ( 11th May, 2017 ) 2.1 It is resolvedthat,the recommendations made by Ad-hoc Board of Studies in Danceat its meeting held on 14th February, 2017 be accepted& that in accordance therewith theRevised Ordinance & Regulation for approval of Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) (Dance) from academic year 2017-18 & same be recommended to the Management Council. 2.2 It is resolvedthat,the recommendations made by Ad-hoc Board of Studies in Danceat its meeting held on 14th February, 2017 be accepted& that in accordance therewith theRevised Ordinance & Regulation for approval of Master of Performing Arts (MPA) (Dance) from academic year 2017-18 & same be recommended to the Management Council. 2.3 It is resolvedthat,the recommendations made by Boardof Studies in Physical Educationat its meeting held on 5th May, 2017, 2017 be accepted & that in accordance therewith theAmendment of Regulations 8673 relating to M.P.Ed. Program from academic year 2017-18 & same be recommended to the Management Council. 3.1 It is resolved that, the Director, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Matunga, Mumbai the proposal of Extension of Academic Autonomy be accepted& in accordance therewith the Hon‟ble Vice – Chancellor be authorized to constitute the Local Inquiry Committee regarding Academic Autonomy to Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Matunga, Mumbai be accepted& that in accordance therewith, the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Matunga, Mumbai from the academic year 2016-17 4 University of Mumbai AC- 2/2017 ( 11th May, 2017 ) 3.2 It is resolved that, the report of the Local Inquiry Committee of toShri. Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal‟s Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science & Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics,Vile Parle (West), Mumbai-400 056 for Grant Academic Autonomy be acceptedand that in accordance therewith, Shri. Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal‟s Mithibai College of Ats, Chauhan Institute of Science & Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai- 400 05 & the same be recommended to the Management Council. 3.3 It is resolved that the report of the Local Inquiry Committee be accepted & that in accordance therewith, Dapoli Education Society‟s, Dapoli Urban Bank Senior Science College, Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri - 415 712 be granted Continuation of Affiliation for the teaching of the courses leading to the Examination of B.Sc. (Micro-Biology), B.Sc. (Zoology), B.Sc.(Computer Science), and B.Com. for the academic year 2016-17. Further the conditions mentioned in the LIC report be communicated to the colleges for compliances of the same, without which for the future conditions / extension of Affiliation in subsequent year will not be consider. Also the concerned college will participate in the examinations related work and the teachers will involve in the Central Assessment Scheme of the University in both halves of the examinations. 3.4 It is resolved that the report of the Local Inquiry Committee be accepted & that in accordance therewith, St. Xavier‟s College, Mumbai- 400 001 be granted Continuation of Affiliation for the teaching of the courses leading to the Examination of B.M.S., B.M.M., B.Voc. (Tourism) and B.Voc. (Software Development) B.Sc (Information Technology) for the academic year 2016-17. Further the conditions mentioned in the LIC report be communicated to the colleges for compliances of the same, without which for the future conditions / extension of Affiliation in subsequent year will not be consider. Also the concerned college will participate in the examinations related work and the teachers will involve in the Central Assessment Scheme of the University in both halves of the examinations. 5 University of Mumbai AC- 2/2017 ( 11th May, 2017 ) 3.5 It is resolved that the report of the Local Inquiry Committee be accepted& that in accordance therewith, Om Vidyalankar Shikshan Santha‟s Asmita College of Law, Kannamwar Nagar-2, Vikhroli (E),Mumbai- 400 083 be granted Continuation of Affiliation to University for the academic year 2016-17 and previous years, if any. Further the conditions mentioned in the LIC report be communicated to the colleges for compliances of the same, without which for the future conditions / extension of Affiliation in subsequent year will not be consider. Also the concerned college will participate in the examinations related work and the teachers will involve in the Central Assessment Scheme of the University in both halves of the examinations. 3.6 It is resolved that the report of the Local Inquiry Committee be accepted & that in accordance therewith, Abhay Shikshan Kendra Rajarshi Shahu College of Law, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Bhavan, Kannamwar Nagar- 1, Vikhroli (E), Mumbai- 400 083 be granted Continuation of Affiliation to University for the academic year 2016-17 and previous years, if any. Further the conditions mentioned in the LIC report be communicated to the colleges for compliances of the same, without which for the future conditions / extension of Affiliation in subsequent year will not be consider. Also the concerned college will participate in the examinations related work and the teachers will involve in the Central Assessment Scheme of the University in both halves of the examinations. 3.7 It is resolved that the report of the Local Inquiry Committee be accepted & that in accordance therewith, Vidya Vikas Education Trust‟s, The Lords Universal College of Law, Topiwala Marg, off Station Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai- 400 062 be granted Continuation of Affiliation to University for the academic year 2016-17 and previous years, if any. Further the conditions mentioned in the LIC report be communicated to the colleges for compliances of the same, without which for the future conditions / extension of Affiliation in subsequent year will not be consider. Also the concerned college will participate in the examinations related work and the teachers will involve in the Central Assessment Scheme of the University in both halves of the examinations. 6 University of Mumbai AC- 2/2017 ( 11th May, 2017 ) 3.8 It is resolved that, Action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under Section 14(7) of the Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994 be accepted.