Higher education institutions are urged by UGC to embrace the “Professors of Practice” guidelines.

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New Delhi: Higher education institutions have been requested by the University Grants Commission to take the required steps to hire professionals and industry leaders as Professors of Practice at their universities.

In this regard, it has sent a letter to all of the vice chancellors of universities and college presidents in the nation. One of National Education Policy 2020’s proposals, according to the UGC, is to impart holistic and multidisciplinary education in higher education institutions.

This may necessitate the involvement of seasoned professionals, practitioners, and business experts in the teaching-learning process.