(1)The Dean (Academic Affairs) shall be an Officer of the University, appointed by the Vice Chancellor, from amongst teachers at the University, not below the rank of Professor:

Provided that,in case non-availability of a teacher in the rank of Professor, a teacher with 03 years of experience in the rank of Associate Professor may be appointed as the Dean (Academic Affairs).

(2)He shall be appointed for a term of 03 years or till he attains the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier and shall be eligible for reappointment in the same University.

(3)He shall be responsible for all academic functions, internal and external to the University, and work under direct superintendence, direction and control of the Vice Chancellor.

(4)When the office of the Dean (Academic Affairs) is vacant or when the Dean (Academic Affairs) is by reason of illness or absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such person as the Vice Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.

(5)The Dean (Academic Affairs) shall have the following powers and duties: -

(a)coordinating the development of and implementing the vision and mission Statement of the University;

(b)leading, coordinating and implementing strategic planning and Curriculum Development of various academic programmes run by various faculties of the University in coordination with Deans of other faculty;

(c)evolving the academic policy and programmes of the University in line with the education policy of the Government, UGC and other statutory and regulating bodies;

(d)supervising, evaluating, and supporting Departments in a manner that promotes excellence in instruction, scholarly and creative productivity. and service at the University;

(e)evaluating overall Departmental productivity in instruction, research, and service responsibilities in coordination with Deans of each faculty;

(f)to build an Annual Academic Calendar containing all academic activities including decisions as regards Academic terms, Summer and Winter vacation, schedule of examinations, Declaration of results, Dates for commencement of Academic sessions and so on in coordination with all the Deans of different faculties in the University;

(g)to ensure that procedures established and applied fundamentally to protect and enhance the University's academic integrity and quality, focusing the core functions on its essential, academic mission; and

(h)to create and implement a faculty development plan in consultation with JSFDA to improve classroom teaching skills, especially with students of diversity.

(6)The Dean (Academic Affairs) shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.