Objects

The objects of the University shall be to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional, research and extension facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit and by the example of its corporate life, and, in particular,-- (a) to pay special attention to the improvement of social and economic welfare of the people of the State of Goa by developing suitable programmes in community development and human relations; (b) to promote interest in the life, literatures, languages and cultures of the people of the “State of Goa”; (c) to establish schools of studies in disciplines relevant to the life, needs and aspirations of the people of the “State of Goa” and its geographical and industrial profile; (d) to provide adequate facilities for the educational and professional advancement of socially and educationally backward and under privileged community from rural areas; (e) to create opportunity for appropriate academic and professional education for women; (f) to promote interest in physical efficiency and excellence in sports, and social service among the youth of the “State of Goa” and (g) to provide higher education, extension and research facilities in Latin studies, mining and marine sciences. The following shall be the authorities of the University:- (1) The “Court”; (2) The Executive Council; (3) The Academic Council; (4) The Faculties; (5) The Finance committees; (6) Such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be authorities of the University; (1)Notwithstanding anything contained in Statute 15, the Executive Council may invite a person of high academic distinction and professional attainments to accept a post of Professor in the University on such terms and conditions as it deem fit, and on the person agreeing to do so, appoint him to the post. (2) The Executive Council may appoint a teacher or any other academic staff working in any other University or organization for undertaking a joint project in accordance with the manner laid down in the Ordinances.