Bhura Singh Ghuman (born 1954) is an Indian academic and academic administrator who served as Vice-Chancellor [1] of Punjabi University, Patiala since 14 August 2017. He resigned from post of VC on 18 November 2020.[ citation needed]
_Trophy_2016-17_to_the_Punjabi_University,_Patiala,_in_a_glittering_ceremony,_at_Rashtrapati_Bhavan,_in_New_Delhi_on_August_29,_2017.jpg)
Biography
Bhura Singh Ghuman was born on 15 June 1954 at village Arkwas, (near Lehragaga) and did his early schooling at the local village school. [2] He did his graduation from Shaheed Udham Singh Government College, Sunam and M.A. in Public administration from Punjabi University, Patiala. He completed his M.Phil. and Ph.D. from GNDU in year 1979 and 1985 respectively. [3]
Prof. Ghuman held several notable academic positions: He served as a Professor [4] of Public Administration at Panjab University, Chandigarh for thirty eight years. Ghuman is editor of many renowned research journals [5] and published 73 papers and 3 books. [6] He was also a member of academic bodies of various universities. Besides this, he was also a member of fifth Pay Commission, Punjab from 2007 to 2009 and Punjab Governance Reforms Commission. [7]
Awards & honors
He is an internationally renowned researcher [8] and has recently received Paul H. Appleby award [9] for contribution in the field of public administration. He is also recipient of many other awards. [10]
Stint at Punjabi University
Prof. Ghuman has taken a keen interest in overall development of university and carried out various initiatives such as improving research standards, [11] starting the new academic programmes and specialized centres, [12] MoU signing with foreign universities, [13] securing increased grants from Punjab government [14] [15] and MHRD [16] [17] [18] besides curbing wasteful expenditure. He has taken many initiatives to uplift the university in all spheres. [19] [20] [21] University has been growing by leaps and bounds under his able leadership. [22] [23] [24]
Prof. Ghuman has been given an extension of three years [25] due to his excellent work and efficient handling of university affairs by Chancellor and Governor of Punjab.
References
-
^
"Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from
the original (PDF) on 12 October 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( link) - ^ "'Preparing students to face worst in age of instability' | Chandigarh News - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 October 2019.
- ^ http://people.ucalgary.ca/~sici/shastri/PDF/02_Environmental_Ghuman.pdf [ bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Department of Public Administration Panjab University Chandigarh India".
- ^ "Department of Public Administration Panjab University Chandigarh India".
- ^ https://www.shastriinstitute.org/sites/default/files/Brief%20CV%20of%20Professor%20Ghuman_0.pdf [ bare URL PDF]
- ^ https://www.shastriinstitute.org/sites/default/files/Brief%20CV%20of%20Professor%20Ghuman_0.pdf [ bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Prof. Ramanjit Kaur Johal(Member-At-Large) | SHASTRI INDO CANADIAN INSTITUTE". Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
- ^ "IIPA confers 'Paul H. Appleby' award upon Punjabi University Patiala VC Prof BS Ghuman - Times of India". The Times of India. 21 October 2019.
- ^ "AICOI bestows Punjabi University VC Prof BS Ghuman with Punjab Ratna award | Ludhiana News - Times of India". The Times of India. 19 January 2020.
- ^ "Punjabi University joins prestigious league of SICI institutions | Chandigarh News - Times of India". The Times of India. 15 January 2018.
- ^ "The Functioning of Professor.(Dr) .B.s.ghuman as Vice Chancellor,Punjabi University,Patiala for the Period of Two Years". 21 October 2023.
- ^ "VC apprised CM about Punjabi University Academic activities". 21 July 2018.
- ^ "Punjab Budget: Rs 12,236 crore for education". 19 February 2019.
- ^ "Punjabi varsity demands Rs140 cr special grant".
- ^ "2 yrs in office: Punjabi varsity V-C's tenure a mixed bag". 22 August 2019.
- ^ "Financial crunch at Punjabi University, grapples to pay salaries and pensions". 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Ad hocism hits Punjabi varsity, V-C fails to clear 'mess'". 10 October 2018.
- ^ "VC Punjabi University Prof Ghuman leads the forefront of donation campaign". 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Punjabi University to start new courses in IELTS, spoken English".
- ^ "Punjabi University signs MoU with Canada's University of Fraser Valley - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 November 2017.
- ^ "100% placements in 3 months by 36 companies in Punjabi University Patiala - Times of India". The Times of India. 19 December 2019.
- ^ "Punjabi University to go for e-learning platforms for students to compensate study losses - Times of India". The Times of India. 16 March 2020.
- ^ "PUNJAB GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE EVERY POSSIBLE SUPPORT TO PUNJABI UNIVERSITY TO BRING IT OUT OF THE FINANCIAL CRISIS | Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, India ਸੂਚਨਾ ਤੇ ਲੋਕ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਪੰਜਾਬ ,ਭਾਰਤ".
- ^ "GNDU, Punjabi University V-Cs get extension". 3 June 2020.
External links
Bhura Singh Ghuman (born 1954) is an Indian academic and academic administrator who served as Vice-Chancellor [1] of Punjabi University, Patiala since 14 August 2017. He resigned from post of VC on 18 November 2020.[ citation needed]
Biography
Bhura Singh Ghuman was born on 15 June 1954 at village Arkwas, (near Lehragaga) and did his early schooling at the local village school. [2] He did his graduation from Shaheed Udham Singh Government College, Sunam and M.A. in Public administration from Punjabi University, Patiala. He completed his M.Phil. and Ph.D. from GNDU in year 1979 and 1985 respectively. [3]
Prof. Ghuman held several notable academic positions: He served as a Professor [4] of Public Administration at Panjab University, Chandigarh for thirty eight years. Ghuman is editor of many renowned research journals [5] and published 73 papers and 3 books. [6] He was also a member of academic bodies of various universities. Besides this, he was also a member of fifth Pay Commission, Punjab from 2007 to 2009 and Punjab Governance Reforms Commission. [7]
Awards & honors
He is an internationally renowned researcher [8] and has recently received Paul H. Appleby award [9] for contribution in the field of public administration. He is also recipient of many other awards. [10]
Stint at Punjabi University
Prof. Ghuman has taken a keen interest in overall development of university and carried out various initiatives such as improving research standards, [11] starting the new academic programmes and specialized centres, [12] MoU signing with foreign universities, [13] securing increased grants from Punjab government [14] [15] and MHRD [16] [17] [18] besides curbing wasteful expenditure. He has taken many initiatives to uplift the university in all spheres. [19] [20] [21] University has been growing by leaps and bounds under his able leadership. [22] [23] [24]
Prof. Ghuman has been given an extension of three years [25] due to his excellent work and efficient handling of university affairs by Chancellor and Governor of Punjab.
References
-
^
"Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from
the original (PDF) on 12 October 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( link) - ^ "'Preparing students to face worst in age of instability' | Chandigarh News - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 October 2019.
- ^ http://people.ucalgary.ca/~sici/shastri/PDF/02_Environmental_Ghuman.pdf [ bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Department of Public Administration Panjab University Chandigarh India".
- ^ "Department of Public Administration Panjab University Chandigarh India".
- ^ https://www.shastriinstitute.org/sites/default/files/Brief%20CV%20of%20Professor%20Ghuman_0.pdf [ bare URL PDF]
- ^ https://www.shastriinstitute.org/sites/default/files/Brief%20CV%20of%20Professor%20Ghuman_0.pdf [ bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Prof. Ramanjit Kaur Johal(Member-At-Large) | SHASTRI INDO CANADIAN INSTITUTE". Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
- ^ "IIPA confers 'Paul H. Appleby' award upon Punjabi University Patiala VC Prof BS Ghuman - Times of India". The Times of India. 21 October 2019.
- ^ "AICOI bestows Punjabi University VC Prof BS Ghuman with Punjab Ratna award | Ludhiana News - Times of India". The Times of India. 19 January 2020.
- ^ "Punjabi University joins prestigious league of SICI institutions | Chandigarh News - Times of India". The Times of India. 15 January 2018.
- ^ "The Functioning of Professor.(Dr) .B.s.ghuman as Vice Chancellor,Punjabi University,Patiala for the Period of Two Years". 21 October 2023.
- ^ "VC apprised CM about Punjabi University Academic activities". 21 July 2018.
- ^ "Punjab Budget: Rs 12,236 crore for education". 19 February 2019.
- ^ "Punjabi varsity demands Rs140 cr special grant".
- ^ "2 yrs in office: Punjabi varsity V-C's tenure a mixed bag". 22 August 2019.
- ^ "Financial crunch at Punjabi University, grapples to pay salaries and pensions". 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Ad hocism hits Punjabi varsity, V-C fails to clear 'mess'". 10 October 2018.
- ^ "VC Punjabi University Prof Ghuman leads the forefront of donation campaign". 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Punjabi University to start new courses in IELTS, spoken English".
- ^ "Punjabi University signs MoU with Canada's University of Fraser Valley - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 November 2017.
- ^ "100% placements in 3 months by 36 companies in Punjabi University Patiala - Times of India". The Times of India. 19 December 2019.
- ^ "Punjabi University to go for e-learning platforms for students to compensate study losses - Times of India". The Times of India. 16 March 2020.
- ^ "PUNJAB GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE EVERY POSSIBLE SUPPORT TO PUNJABI UNIVERSITY TO BRING IT OUT OF THE FINANCIAL CRISIS | Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, India ਸੂਚਨਾ ਤੇ ਲੋਕ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਪੰਜਾਬ ,ਭਾਰਤ".
- ^ "GNDU, Punjabi University V-Cs get extension". 3 June 2020.