Applications
are invited from the College and University teachers holding substantive
positions for participation in the UGC-sponsored academic programmes [Refresher
Courses (RCs) and Orientation Programmes (Ops)] to be organized by the UGC -
Academic Staff College, University of Calcutta during the financial year
2008-2009 as per the enclosed schedule. In addition to the teachers appointed in
the substantive posts, contractual, ad-hoc, part-time teachers are also eligible
to participate in the OPs and RCs. Interested teachers may please read the
following details carefully
Given below is a
tentative
program of OPs and RCs to be organized by our ASC during the current financial
year.
A.
Schedule of Orientation Programs (2007-2008)
: 4 (Four)
Program No.
Duration
OP-75
:
August 18 - September 13, 2008
[General]
OP-76
:
[ ,, ]
Op-77
:
Nov. 26 - Dec. 24, 2008 [General]
OP-78
:
[ ,, ]
Schedule of Refresher Courses (2008-2009)
B. Schedule of Refresher Courses (2008-2009)
1. Chemistry : (Aug.20 - Sept. 09, 2008)
2.Physics : (Sept. 01 - 20, 2008)
3. English :(Sept. 3 – 23, 2008)
4. Library Science : (Sept. 08 - 27, 2008)
5. Mathematics (Sept.08-27, 2008)
6. Geography and Env. Studies : (Nov. 07 - 28, 2008)
7. Philosophy : (Nov. 17 - Dec 6, 2008)
8 Political Science (Nov.17-Dec 6,2008)
9.Life Science:(Nov.18-Dec.08, 2008) (Physiology, Zoology & Botany)
10. History : (Nov.24 - Dec. 15, 2008)
11. Women's Studies : (Nov. 26 - Dec. 17, 2008)
12. Sanskrit : (Dec. 02 - 23, 2008)
13. Bengali : (Dec. 02 - 23, 2008)
14. Education : :(Jan. 01 – 21, 09)
15. Business Studies :(Jan. 01 – 21, 09)
(Economics & Commerce)
16. Principals’ Workshop : February, 22, & 23, 2009 Special Winter School (Feb 25-Mar 19 2009)
Note :
There may be changes in these schedules if funds
are not received from the UGC in time or due to other exigencies.
Submission of Applications:
Prescribed forms should be used to submit applications (a blue form for an OP, a
yellow form for a RC). Applications on photocopies of forms are acceptable. A
blue form and a yellow form are enclosed with this circular. For convenience of
the interested teachers. Applications forms are available in this office free a
cost. There is no application fee. An applications form may be obtained by mail
( Please send a self addressed envelop indicating the program / Course for these
purpose.) An application must be duly forwarded and recommended by the Principal
/ Teacher –in –Charge of a college or the Registrar of a University. An
incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Every participant is requested to
retain a copy of the forwarded recommendation by the Principal.
Every Participant shall have to pay a non – refundable Registration fee of Rs.
500/- at the time of admission. (The UGC has included this in the revised rules
valid from April 1, 2002.)
The UGC rules do not allow any leave of
absence to the participants.
The participants of an OP / RC will be assessed during / at the end of an OP / RC, and they will be awarded a grade (A, B, C, or F ) on that basis. [ If a participant gets the grade F, he/ she shall be considered unsuccessful.] The grade will be recorded on the certificate of participation.