How a Vice Chancellor can bring transformation in HEI'S Qualitatively? A discovery of salient attributes - BE KIND, BE FIRM : My Insights!
Abstract: Every ‘qualified’ Vice-Chancellor turns out to be an ‘ideal’ and ‘competent’ Vice-Chancellor. In fact, apart from the Qualifications, a Vice-Chancellor should have certain essential Qualities and Attributes, which are not always ‘prescribed’. Moreover, even an efficient Vice-Chancellor may not be effective. It is the qualities and attributes which help the Vice-Chancellor to be an effective Vice-Chancellor. Though not formally prescribed, from the perspective of stakeholders, they broadly include: (a) Highest level of competence, integrity, ethics, and morals; (b) Commitment to and sympathy with community values and aspirations; (c) Constant alertness to societal issues: women issues, issues relating to castes, religions, politics, etc. which can disturb the peaceful atmosphere and functioning of the university; (d) Know-how to take decisions in a limited time, which is acceptable to all concerned; (e) Absolute impartiality and fairness in deal