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SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur Chengalpattu 7SRM Institute of Science and Technollogy Aicte Mandatory DisclosureINSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCEA flexible governance mechanism allows the institution to make significant strides towards the realizationof its goals. Governance is based on the themes of:1. Autonomy and OversightEach school and administrative function sets their own individual strategies along with the ViceChancellor of the institution. Along with the strategy, a set of targets and boundary conditions are prescribedagainst which the progress towards realization of the strategy is measured.2. Synergy between Academia and AdministrationAdministrative and administrative tracks are kept separate since the people requirements of individualsin the two tracks are different. Shared services (HR, finance, payroll management, estate management,international relations, etc.) centares are established and operated that service all the Faculties.3. Transparency and AccountabilityTransparency is present at two levels %u2013 institution to external stakeholders and within the institution. Forexternal stakeholders, annual reports, research publications, academic and process reports are published.Internally, a 360-degree feedback process along with recourse for appraisals is present. To ensure accountability,targets are set every year during the strategy decision phase, against which each function is measured.4. External AdvisoryStatutory academic bodies like Board of Management, Academic Council and Boards of Studies arerepresented by external members from academia and industry who provide useful inputs which are incorporatedinto the system.5. Faculty InputAll the statutory bodies of the institute have faculty members representation as mandated by the UGCregulations.The apex governing body is Executive Council and its key functions are:%uf0b7 To establish, on the advice of academic council, divisions and departments for the academic workand functions of the Institute and to allocate area of study, teaching and research to them.%uf0b7 To create teaching and academic posts, to determine number, cadres and qualifications there of asapproved by the Commission, statutory body concerned and the emoluments of such posts inconsultation with the Finance Committee.%uf0b7 To approve the award of Degrees and diplomas based on the results of examinations and tests andto confer, grant or award Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic titles and distinctions:%uf0b7 To transfer or accept transfers of any movable or immovable property on behalf of the Institute:%uf0b7 To manage regulate, and administer the revenue, the Finance, accounts, investments, properties,business and all other administrative affairs of the Institute and for that the purpose to appoint suchagent or agents as it may deem fit.6. Academic CouncilThe Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the Institute and shall, subject to theprovisions of the rules, have the control over and be responsible for the maintenance of standards of teaching,research and training, approval of syllabi, coordination of the research activities, examinations and tests within