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Academic Council
Composition:

The Academic Council of the college shall consist of:
  1. The principal who shall be the Chairman.
  2. All the Heads of Departments of the college
  3. Not less than four outside experts representing such areas as industry, commerce, law, education, and management nominated by the Governing Body.
  4. Four teachers of the College representing different faculties by rotation on the basis of seniority of service in the college.
  5. Three nominees of Mangalore University.
  6. Registrar (Evaluation)- Ex-Officio member
  7. A faculty member nominated by the principal- Member Secretary

Powers and Functions: Without prejudice to the generality of functions mentioned, the Academic Council will have the following powers.
  1. To scrutinize and approve the proposals with or without modification of the Boards of Studies with regard to courses of study, academic regulations, curriculum, syllabi, and modifications thereof, instructional and evaluation arrangements, methods, procedures relevant thereto, etc. provided that where Academic Council differs on any proposal it will have the right to return the matte for reconsideration to the Board of Studies concerned or reject it, after giving reasons to do so.
  2. To make regulations regarding admission of students to different programmes of studies in the college.
  3. To make regulations for sports, extra-curricular activities, proper maintenance and functioning of the playgrounds and hostels.
  4. To recommend candidates for conferring Degrees or Diplomas by Mangalore University.
  5. To make recommendations to the Governing Body for instituting scholarships, studentships, fellowships, prize and medals and to frame regulations for the award of the same.
  6. To make recommendation to the Governing body proposals for instituting new programmes of study
  7. To advise and assist the Governing Body on academic matters as it may be called upon and perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the Governing Body, so that the aims and objectives of granting autonomous status are achieved.

Tenure of Members: The tenure of the nominated member shall be two Years

Frequency of Meetings: Academic Council Meeting shall be held at least once a year

Quorum: Quorum for the Academic Council meeting shall be one third of the number of members entitled to attend the meeting. The meeting stands adjourned if the quorum is not present. No quorum is necessary for the reconvened meeting.

Chairman of the meeting: The principal shall preside over the meeting. He has the power to conduct the proceedings of the meeting. He has the power to disallow the private agenda initiated by any member by giving specific reasons.

Notice: Ten clear days notice of the meeting is given to all members. A shorter notice is valid in case the meeting is convened to discuss matters of urgency.

Resolution by members: Any member who wishes to move a resolution in the Academic Council Meeting shall forward it to the Principal so as to reach him at least 3 days before the meeting. Such resolutions may be allowed to be discussed in the meeting unless disallowed by the Chairman.

Business of the meeting:
  1. Confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting.
  2. Business brought forward by the Principal
  3. Business brought forward by the Faculties and Boards of Studies.
  4. Business brought forward by the members of the Academic Council.

Records: The decision taken on any subject at a meeting shall be properly recorded and maintained.