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Gujarat Technological University: Designing Structure of Technological Universities (DSTU) Research Project. Presentation by: Dr Rajesh Khajuria DSTU Research Team of GTU dr.khajuria@gmail.com Final Workshop on 18 th May 2013. DSTU Research Team Members. Dr. Akshai Aggarwal
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Gujarat Technological University:Designing Structure of Technological Universities (DSTU) Research Project Presentation by: Dr Rajesh Khajuria DSTU Research Team of GTU dr.khajuria@gmail.com Final Workshop on 18th May 2013
DSTU Research Team Members • Dr. Akshai Aggarwal • Dr. Gitesh Joshi • Dr. Ajitsinh Rana • Dr. Satendra Kumar • Dr. K N Sheth • Dr. Rajesh Khajuria • Dr. PGK Murthy • Dr. T D Tiwari • Dr. Ashish Joshi • Dr. Trupti Almaula GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
HR Skills Council GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Presentation Map • Overview of DSTU Research Project • Objectives of Study • Review of existing structure - GTU • Review and discussion of structure of selected institutions • Process for proposed structure of - GTU • Inputs by VCs and Registrars of Leading Universities of India • Suggested Structure for GTU • Conclusion • Follow up process GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Overview of DSTU Project Part I
Vision • To make GTU a hub of research, technology and entrepreneurship. • To develop new innovative and revolutionary ways to emulate a similar success in education, in order to make GTU a world class university. • To change the educational system in such a way that it serves the needs of the people of Gujarat . GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Mission • To create Institutes and Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to impart state of the art education, training and research in the field of Science, Technology and Management in general. • To create capabilities to develop knowledge, skill and competence at various levels. • To create capabilities to upgrade infrastructure of global standard for education, training and research in the areas related to Engineering, Technology, Science and Management. • (Contd.) GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Mission (Contd.) 4. To provide inter-relationship for national and international participations in the fields of Science, Engineering, Technology and Management. 5. To establish close linkages with industries in order to make teaching, training and research at the University, relevant to the needs of industries at national and international levels. 6. To develop opportunities for Inter-constituent collaboration: e.g. between MBA / Engineering / MCA, or MBA / MCA / Pharmacy. GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Objectives of DSTU Research Part II
Belief in DSTU Research • We at GTU believe, it is the NEED of the hour to develop proper Organization Structure, deploy necessary Manpower, and develop a system of Governance by which GTU is able to well integrate education, training and research in its four disciplines namely : • Engineering • Pharmacy • Management and • Computer Application At the level of Diploma, Degree, PG and Research Programs GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Organization Structure • Organizational structure is essentially “how job tasks are formally divided, grouped and co-ordinated”*. • Top Management needs to address 6 key elements when they design an Organizational structure: • work specialization • departmentalization • chain of command • span of control • centralization & decentralization, and • formalization *Daft R L GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Objectives of DSTU Research - 1 • To develop a system of governance by which GTU is able to integrate education, training and research in its four disciplines namely : • Engineering • Pharmacy • Management and • Computer Application • At the level of Diploma, Degree, PG and Research Programs GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Objectives of DSTU Research - 2 - 3 • To identify those organizational components which are needed to pursue the objectives of GTU, and to monitor its activity related to admission, education, training, research, industry interface, inter-institute and international collaborations, more effectively and efficiently. • To sensitize the members in all the institution at all the level and to encourage them to put in their best efforts in making GTU a World Class Technological Institution. GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Review of Existing Structure @ GTU Part III
Objectives of GTU • GTU was founded in the year 2007 by an Act of Gujarat State with the following main objective: • To development the knowledge of science, engineering, technology, management and environment for the advancement of quality of life of the mankind in general, and in relation to the domain of engineering and technological development and applications. • The prime object of GTU shall be to create Centres and Institutions of Excellence in basic and applied science, engineering and technology in particular. • There are 9 (nine) other Objects under the Main Object. (Ref. GTU Act, 16.05.2007) GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Review of existing structure - GTU • The prevailing structure of GTU as per Act is as follows : Chancellor Board of Governors Vice Chancellor Finance Committee Academic Council Directors Deans Registrar Other Officers i.e. Controller of Examination, CAO etc. GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Review and Discussion of Structure of Selected Institutions Part IV
Review and discussion of structure of selected institutions • The DSTU Team reviewed the structure of different Technological and other universities / institutions under the following FIVE GROUPS OF EXPERTS: • Selected Technological Universities of India • Dr Rajesh Khajuria • IIT – Kanpur • Dr K N Sheth • Selected Asian Universities • Dr PGK Murthy • Selected Global Universities • Dr Trupti Almoula • Ancient Universities of India • Dr Rajesh Khajuria GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Review and discussion of structure of selected institutions • Brief Presentations by each of the FIVE Team Leaders are organized in the afternoon session…. • However, I shall very briefly overview some of the universities studied by me and discussed in our meetings so far. GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Delhi Technology University (DTU) • Courses offered at DTU are Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Bachelor of Technology (Part-time), Master of Engineering (M.E.), Master of Science (M.Sc.), and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) • The Founder Vice-Chancellor heads the GTU. • The Registrar reports the V.C. • The Sr. Asst. Registrar (Finance & A/C), the Jt. Registrar (Admin) and Security Officer assist the Registrar. • Further, there are 5 Asst. Registrars comprising of the following branches: General/Store/Purchase, Estate, Academics & Exams, IRD, and Legal. GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
IIT Kanpur GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
IIT Kharagpur • IIT Kharagpur shares a common Visitor (a position held by the President of India and the IIT Council with other IITs. The rest of IIT Kharagpur's organisational structure is distinct from that of the other IITs. • The Board of Governors of IIT Kharagpur is under the IIT Council, and has 13 members that include representatives of the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Orissa, in addition to other members appointed by the IIT Council and the institute's senate. • Under the Board of Governors is the institute's director, who serves as the chief academic and executive officer of the IIT. He is aided by the deputy director. GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTUK) • JNTUK is headed by the V.C, assisted by Rector and Registrar. • The Directors are: • Director of Evaluation • Director of Academic Planning • Director of Foreign University & Alumni Relations • Director of BICS & Chief Engineer • Director of Institute of Science and Technology • Director of Research & Development • Director of Faculty Development Centre …….. GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTUK) • Director of School of Management Studies • Director of Centre for Equal Opportunity for Women & Grievances • Director of Industry-Institute Interaction and Placement & Training • Director of Admissions • Programme Director - Life Science Course • Programme Director - Pharmacy • Programme Director - School of Food Technology Programme Director - Dept. of Management Studies. GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Technology University of the Philippines (TUP) • The Technological University of the Philippines is governed by a Board of Regents(BOR) composed of key stakeholders of the University. • Do BoG at GTU have key stakeholders of the University? • The Board of TUP is chaired by the Chairman or Commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and vice-chaired by the University President. GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Technology University of the Philippines (TUP) • The members of the Board are represented by various sectors in the country, which include the: • Chairman of the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education, • Chairman on Senate Committee on Education and Culture, • the Undersecretary for R&D of the Department of Science and Technology, • the Assistant Director General from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), • two representatives from the private sector, and the • three presidents of the Federations of Associations in TUP composed of the Alumni Association, the Faculty Association, and the University Student Government. GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Technology University of the Philippines (TUP) • The President of the University exercises the overall leadership in ensuring that the University's efforts are directed towards the attainment of the institutional vision, mission, goals and objectives of TUP. • The President works in partnership with the four Sectoral Vice Presidents, namely: • VP - Academic Affairs • VP - Administration and Finance • VP - Research and Extension, and • VP - Planning, Development and Information Systems. • Each of the vice presidents is assisted by Directors and other officials for the effective implementation of their functions. GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Process for proposed structure of – GTU • Establishment of DSTU Committee • Formation of Core Group of Experts • Assignment to study Various Institutions • Presentation & Discussion • Brain Storming Sessions on Drafting proposed structure with Hon. VCs and Registrars of some leading universities of India and Asia-Pacific • ----------- Completed So far --------------------------------- • Discussions with Directors of Colleges Today • Designing & Review of Suggested Structure of GTU • Feedback and further actions.. GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
GTU is the Largest University in Gujarat • For the smooth functioning of a vast University like GTU, which caters to the entire field of Engineering, Pharmacy, MBA Programs and Computer Applications (MCA), a well-designed organizational structure is not only essential, but absolutely imperative. • GTU has about 4,00,000 students, a large number of Bachelors and Master’s programs, and robust doctoral programs. It has about 500 colleges affiliated from all nooks and corners of Gujarat. • Hence, for such a large University it is quite essential that the (proposed) organizational structure is developed considering successful functioning of India’s, Asia’s and World’s some of the best Universities and educational institutions mentioned in the review. GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Suggested Structure for GTU • Overall Structure • Academic Structure (for Schools and Centers) • Administrative Structure (Head Office / Wings / Centers and Schools) • The suggested Organization Structure for GTU in the following slides is for easy understanding, and a consensus is being developed by GTU’s stakeholders – DSTU Research Team, VC & Registrar, and Government of Gujarat… GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Matrix of Major Functions @ GTU GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Pyramid Structure for GTU GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
GTU and Academic Programs GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Challenge is to establish inter-relationships among GTU’s Programs GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Second Challenge is to establish Linkages with Industries and Global Universities GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Third Challenge is to manage various Pressure Groups GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Forth Challenge is to Manage Processes of Teaching – Learning… GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Therefore… • The suggested or proposed Organization Structure for GTU must address Issues : • All four major challenges on one hand, and • Take GTU to become a world class university to • Satisfy the educational and employment or business needs of our young population in the 21st Century… GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Part VII Suggested Structure for GTU GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Suggested Structure for GTU – Level 1 - 2 GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Suggested Structure for GTU – Level 3 Deans (Program-wise, Region-wise) Asst. / Dy. Registrars Dy. Directors Dy. CoEs (Program-wise) Dy. Directors (Asia – Africa) GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Suggested Structure for GTU – Level 3 Details GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Suggested Structure for GTU – Level 4 Details GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Suggested Structure for GTU – Level 4 Details Continue… GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Regional Centres – Region 1 GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Schools of University GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Wings at GTU - Committees GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013
Part VIII Discussions with VCs and Registrars of Leading Universities of India and Asia-Pacific GTU - DSTU Research Project - 18.05.2013