Tag: Prof. S. Vidyashankar

KSOU again accused of flouting rules
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KSOU again accused of flouting rules

July 3, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka State Open University’s (KSOU) decision to issue degrees to students (2012-13), who pursued education through its Academic Collaborative Institutions (ACIs) located outside the State, has stirred a hornet’s nest. The ACIs was a major reason for the de-recognition of KSOU courses by the UGC in 2015. The UGC had discontinued recognition of…

Mysore University, KSOU remember Rashtrakavi
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Mysore University, KSOU remember Rashtrakavi

December 29, 2020

KSOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. S. Vidyashankar and other faculty members offering floral tributes to the portrait of Kuvempu at Cauvery auditorium in KSOU Campus here this morning. Mysore/Mysuru: Garlanding of Kuvempu Statue and floral tributes to the portrait marked Rashtrakavi Kuvempu’s 117th birth anniversary celebrations in the city this morning. University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof….

Open Varsity to establish Data Centre soon
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Open Varsity to establish Data Centre soon

December 16, 2020

Tenders floated, estimated cost Rs. 3.5 crore Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) will set up an in-house Data Centre for the storage of all documents collected from the candidates under one roof, said Prof. S. Vidyashankar, Vice-Chancellor of the Open Varsity. Talking to Star of Mysore, he said thousands of candidates seeking admission to…

Only KSOU can offer distance education in State
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Only KSOU can offer distance education in State

December 10, 2020

Bengaluru: Karnataka State Legislative Assembly has approved Karnataka State Universities and certain other Law (second Amendment) Bill-2020 which has facilitated only Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) in Mysuru to offer distance education in the State. The Bill was tabled by Deputy Chief Minister and Higher Education Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan in the Assembly yesterday. Explaining…

KSOU implementing new projects to facilitate creation of jobs: VC
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KSOU implementing new projects to facilitate creation of jobs: VC

July 27, 2019

Mysuru: “As the current unemployment crisis is worsening, the Open University is planning to implement a number of projects in order to facilitate creation of jobs,” said Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. S. Vidyashankar. He was speaking after inaugurating a workshop on Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) organised for the teaching faculty of KSOU…

MP calls on KSOU VC
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MP calls on KSOU VC

June 13, 2019

Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha called on the newly-appointed Vice-Chancellor of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Prof. S. Vidyashankar at his Office in Muktagangotri recently and greeted him with a bouquet. He also discussed about the UGC recognition for KSOU courses and students issues.

New KSOU VC takes charge
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New KSOU VC takes charge

May 30, 2019

Mysuru: Prof. S. Vidyashankar took charge as Vice-Chancellor of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) from outgoing VC Prof. D. Shivalingaiah, at a simple function, held at his office in Muktagangothri campus,  in city this morning. Prof Shivalingaiah’s three-year tenure had ended on Mar.11. However, it was extended till May 31 following the Model Code of…

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