CALL HIM the ‘Solution Man’. He believes in answers, resolutions and ‘peace’ instead of long-drawn plans and processes to tackle things. Meet King George’s Medical University (KGMU) new Vice-Chancellor, Prof Hari Gautam who took over charge from Prof SK Agrawal, on Monday evening.
Immediately, afterwards, he spoke to mediapersons, telling them that he would decide his priorities for the MU only after understanding the functioning on campus but focus would remain on “dignity, discipline and merit” from all sections of the KGMU staff.
“Being a medical university, the KGMU has to cater to patients and maintain academic standards for the students at the same time. Thus, I need cooperation from everyone,” he said.
Former chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and former Vice-Chancellor of the Banares Hindu University, Prof Gautam said, “I have worked as the head of several institutions but never faced any problem from the government. The same is expected here, so that I may be able to contribute to my full capacities.”
Known for his administrative skills, the new V-C met the large gathering of teachers, administrative staff and the other employees who came collectively to greet him. It’s common knowledge that Prof Gautam does not like “unnecessary visitors” in his office. Most therefore, decided to meet him on the first day of his taking over.
{{/usCountry}}Known for his administrative skills, the new V-C met the large gathering of teachers, administrative staff and the other employees who came collectively to greet him. It’s common knowledge that Prof Gautam does not like “unnecessary visitors” in his office. Most therefore, decided to meet him on the first day of his taking over.
{{/usCountry}}Meanwhile, as regards private practice by King George’s Medical University doctors, Prof Gautam said he would study the MU statutes before taking any decision. Similar was his comment regarding ‘defaulter’ teachers and Munnabhais on campus.