Kathmandu University Faces Controversy Over Dean Appointments

Kathmandu. Kathmandu University (KU), recognized as one of Nepal's most prestigious academic institutions, is currently at the center of controversy due to a dean appointment issue. The university leadership has reappointed the deans, who were removed by an ordinance introduced by the government, on an interim basis 'until further arrangements are made,' leading to dissatisfaction among professors and staff.

Stakeholders say that the acceptance of 'interim' or 'acting' appointments by academic individuals who have already served as full-time deans raises questions about their ethics. Acting Vice-Chancellor Wagle Appointed Interim Before the budget session began, the government introduced an ordinance regarding the removal of officials appointed politically to various bodies. In that context, an ordinance issued on April 20 stipulated that vice-chancellors, registrars, and deans of universities would automatically be removed from their posts.