On 16th February 2016, a workshop was conducted on the topic “Service Conditions for College Teachers”. Dr. Vikas J. Pissurlekar, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, PES’s SRSN College of Arts and Science, Farmagudi, was the Resource Person.
Dr. Pissurlakar shed light on many important aspects of Goa University statutes, particularly SA- 19. He described the gradual process of upgrading an assistant professor from stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, and stage 4 to associate professor and to the post of professor and the pay scale that is associated with each upward shift. The minimum API that needs to be achieved for the same was also stated. The speaker explained how the selection process works for the above mentioned stages. The various ways by which we can improve our API was also highlighted.
The different types of leaves available to college teachers were discussed in the workshop and the time frame and eligibility conditions were also mentioned.
During the discussion session at the conclusion of the workshop it was felt that there are quite some changes that need to be brought in the statute in the form of certain specific words not included or clarity not provided on certain types of leaves and granting payment during certain types of leaves which makes difficulty in sanctioning the payments to the teachers.
Overall the workshop was fruitful as many doubts of the college faculty were cleared and the discussion also gave a deeper understanding of the existing working conditions.
