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7,500 professors waiting for Dec salary payment

The state government, which has been bandying about large investment figures following the vibrant summit, is yet to pay salary for the month of December to teachers of 450 grant-in-aid colleges. The delay has put these teachers, 7,500 in all, in a real bind as many of them have loans to repay and insurance payments to make. Some are even struggling to manage household expenses.

Principals of these colleges, who are also waiting for their remuneration, claim this is the longest delay to date. They have urged the higher education department to resolve the issue at the earliest. “Usually, salaries are paid on fifth or sixth of every month. This time, however, it is taking longer,” a principal, who didn’t want to be named, said. More »

What is in College teacher’s self appraisal form?

• Who has prepared Self Appraisal Form

The appraisal form has been prepared by a committee consisting of former vice-chancellors, college principals and education department officials. The panel sought to know from lecturers their education qualification, background etc. to verify these with the credentials furnished at the time of joining the job, and hence put these in the appraisal forms. Among the other heads, the form also seeks info on teaching methods — lectures, interaction, group discussions — and teaching aids that college lecturers practice. More »