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coordinate the work in the non-academic departments (centers), follow up on quality assurance
work and make proposals to the UC.
UNC can also make suggestions about the issues concerning non-academic staff within the
framework of DU Bylaws and existing policies. Any member of UNC can be invited by the UC to
attend its meeting, should the meeting agenda consist of items that fall under the supervision of
that non-academic department (center).

3.9. Management Structure

DU is a distinct entity with its own identity. At the same time, it is composed of a number of
independent yet inter-linked academic, administrative and service units, which perform a large
number of activities. Considering this organisational structure, and for smooth functioning of the
University and its constituent units, there is centralization, as well as adequate decentralization
of management. DU has a two-tier management structure comprising of management at
University level and management at constituent unit level. This allows flexibility in operations and
permits prompt decision-making.

At University level, management is the responsibility of the VC, who is assisted by the UC and the
DVC. All major decisions at University level are taken by the VC, in consultation with the UC. At
the same time, the DVC is responsible for all academic and research-related activities.

The second tier of management is at the level of various constituent units of DU. All these units
operate under the guidance and supervision of the VC and/or DVC as shown in the organisational
chart and as specified in DU Bylaws.

Each College is headed by a Dean and the FP Unit by a Director. The Colleges also have Assistant
Deans and Department Chairs to assist the Dean in the management of College affairs. Likewise,
the FP Unit has a Deputy Director and Program/Level coordinators to assist the FP Unit Director.
All administrative and service Departments (Centers or Units) are headed by a Director, who is

responsible for the management of the concerned Department. He/ She is assisted by other staff
in the Department. For the smooth functioning of these Departments, there are a number of
sections within the departments with some senior staff heading each section.
3.10. Committee Structure

DU has a two-tier committee structure, which complements its two-tier management structure.
These committees function either at University-level or at College (FP Unit) level. The composition
of these committees, terms of reference and lines of reporting are given in detail in the DU Bylaws.

The most important committees at University level are: University Council, University Academic
Council, University Non-Academic Council, University Advisory Board, University Risk Management
Committee, University Research Committee, University Student Disciplinary Committee, University
Appeals Committee, University Academic Promotion Committee, University Staff Disciplinary
Committee and University Student Advisory Committee.

The important committees at College (FP Unit) level are - College Council, College Academic
Program Development and Review Committee, College Research Committee, College Academic
Support Services Committee, College Student Affairs Committee, College Academic Promotion
Committee, College Industry and Community Engagement Committee.

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