Constitution of the Academic Council

Constitution of the Academic Council –

1. (1) The Academic Council shall consists of the following members, namely:-
   • (i) the Vice-Chancellor, Chairperson;
   • (ii) the Directors of all Schools;
   • (iii) the Director of Research
   • (iv) the Director of Extension
   • (v) the Director of Fisheries, Government of Kerala or representative not below the rank of his Additional Director;
   • (vi) the Director of CMFRI or representative not below the rank of his Principal Scientist;
   • (vii) the Director of CIFT or representative not below the rank of his Principal Scientist;
   • (viii) the Director of CMLRE or representative not below the rank of the Principal Scientist;
   • (ix) the Director of NIO or representative not below the rank of his Principal Scientist;
   • (x) five Heads of Departments of the University elected from among themselves;
   • (xi) One faculty member of each school elected from among themselves;
   • (xii) two members elected from among the Postgraduate students of the University; and
   • (xiii) One faculty member/scientist from each Local Administration Centres/Regional Centre nominated by Vice Chancellor.
2. (2) The Academic Council shall meet at least once in three months.
3. (3) One-third of the total number of members of the Academic Council shall form the quorum of a meeting of the council.
4. (4) the tenure of the Academic Council shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statute.