Human Resource Development in Universities
Contents: Preface. Foreword. 1. HRD in higher education-a Kaleidoscopic view. 2. Existing literature on HRD in higher education. 3. Personnel policies for HR planning in universities. 4. Suggested approach and design for HRD studies. 5. Analysis and interpretations on HRD practices. 6. Suggestions and policy implications of HRD in Indian Universities. References.
A cursory look at the work culture in universities reveals that most of these being run by the aid of the state; the government sector syndrome is quite visible in their work culture which does not allow them to keep pace with the changing global scenario and respond positively to changes that take place around them. The state of affairs in J and K State is no different. Like other states educational institutions of higher learning have no human resource development policy. The University education and the systems of its operations are undergoing a transition. Their conventional role is under challenge and time is running out for them to have SWOT analysis of their systems and operations under present period of stress. Globalization and subsequent transnational trade in higher education has brought new challenges which demands optimum level of infrastructural facilities, financial resources, quality teaching and research material and above all an efficient human resource to make the best possible use of all these resources. Universities shall be doing a great service by developing the knowledge, skills and personality of their employees. However, what is dismaying is that the universities have not accorded due recognition to the HR as the main input to the University system in general and to its administrative side in particular. Recognition to the HR as the most important ingredient to the education and learning processes in university settings shall be the key to success as human resource has stood out with distinction to be the supreme of all other resources.
An attempt has been made to make an assessment of HRD practices in universities and to provide result oriented guidelines and suggestions to the sample study universities for improvement of their human resource development practices.
