Kathmandu University Faces Controversy Over Dean Appointments
Summary
Kathmandu University faces controversy after the acting Vice-Chancellor reappointed previously removed deans on an interim basis, causing dissatisfaction over procedural and ethical concerns among professors and staff.
Key Points
- Kathmandu University reappointed former deans removed by a government ordinance on an interim basis.
- Ordinance led to removal of vice-chancellor, registrar, and seven deans affecting university operations.
- Acting Vice-Chancellor Rishikesh Wagle appointed assistant deans as acting deans but later reinstated former deans, causing conflict.
- Issues raised concern ethics of interim appointments and procedural authority governed by the university act.
