section 4
Objects of the University
The Ravenshaw University Act, 2005(1) The objects of the University shall be- (a) to disseminate and advance knowledge, wisdom and understanding by teaching and research and by the example and influence of its corporate life; (b) to promote education in accordance with universal declaration of human rights, improving the quality of education through the diversification of contents and methods and promotion of universally shared values, promoting principles and ethical norms to guide scientific and technological development and social transformation, improving human security by better management of environment and social change enhancing scientific, technical and human capacities; (c) to participate in emerging knowledge societies, protecting cultural diversity and encouraging pluralism and dialogues among culture and civilization; (d) to enhance linkage between culture and development through capacity building and sharing of knowledge and promoting the free flow of ideas and universal access to information; (e) to promote the study for sustainable development, national integration, social justice, secularism, democratic way of life, international understanding and scientific approach to the problems of society by providing right kind of work ethos, professional expertise and leadership in all walks of life. (2) Towards this end, the University shall- (a) set-up departments for Science and Technology keeping in view the rapid changes in the field of science, the market demand for providing self-employment to the pass outs, along with wide scope for research facility to make the departments learning centers of excellence; (b) foster the composite culture of India and establish such Departments or Schools in the University as may be required for the study and development of the languages, art and culture of India; (c) take special measure to facilitate students and teachers from all over India and abroad to join the University and participate in its academic programmes; (b) promote among the students and teachers an awareness and understanding of the social needs of the country and prepare them for fulfilling such need; (e) make special provision for integrated courses in humanities, education, management, science and technology in the educational programmes of the University; (f) take appropriate measures for promoting inter-disciplinary studies in the University; (g) establish such Departments or Schools in the University as may be necessary for the study of languages, literature and life of foreign countries with a view to inculcating in the students a world perspective and international understanding; (h) provide facilities for students and teachers from other countries to participate in the academic programmes and life of the University.
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