“Reason has always existed. But not always in a reasonable form”. I am writing again to understand What is wrong with the system of Education? Why people refuse to rise above the level of animals? Yes, we all are social animals and there is no doubt in it. But do we really belong to the social class. Does the society and civilization really exist or Is it a mere illusion of our mind?
Rule of the Jungle: Survival of the fittest!!! and What is the rule of civilized society? Does the Law & Order can really provide fair and enough justice to all and protect everyone from exploitation? I don’t think so, that is why i am being reminded again & again in life. Being Educated alone will not in any way make a man into a more dignified and civilized person.
The harsh reality of my life experience being exposed here for those who wish to learn something from it. This time the story begins with the termination of my services. Today, I am at the cross road due to the Director of Manipal University Dubai Campus and his action. I will post the copy of the letter given to me. Everyone will love to read it and will be surprised about the conspiracy against me. Even I wish to unfold the truth and know what went wrong and also to find out what needs to be done in the future? So, I am going backwards in my life for now to see the incidences that happened which may or may not be the reason for reaching this point of moment in life. Many people who are in the story will be surprised and even shocked to know those things. But it is only a self-reflection of my view point and how I see it. I would even like to correct it (if time travel is possible) but none of them makes any sense.
A Normal Day on January 31, 2012
I was called while doing my examination invigilation duty at around 2.30 p.m and was given a letter and told not to come for work from the next day (i.e. February 2012) with immediate effect by the HR guy. When i asked why and what is this? I was not given any reply nor i was given any chance to express my stand point. When my Visa Employment contract was renewed just three months before in the month of October 2011 for three years till October 2014 assuming the good-will gesture extended i did took a house contract for one year and took admission for my child for the next academic year in the school. Those are completely my personal problems of course in a foreign country.
When I asked them repeatedly, How can you do this to anyone? Why did you then renewed my employment contract for three years? I was not given any proper answer except that we have taken this decision based on a restructuring exercise for the university operations with a view to optimize the effective use of manpower. The decision is in no manner a reflection on your professional or personal capabilities, but is based on proposed future changes in the course and department structure. No fool will be ready to buy the argument or the statement when certain faculty members are kept idle without any work even after reaching the point of closure of the department. Why to talk about others, even in my own department, all of us were repeatedly given lesser number of workload by the Chair person. When we (some of the faculties) questioned him about his intentions and also Why the management wants to spend more money for paying outside adjunct faculty when the existing resources are available and not utilized effectively, We were told, management is OK with it. What is your problem? Did the management ever question about our work or Did they choose anyone of you to head the department. Of course not, You all enjoy and relax! Further to my surprise, restructuring of the course was done recently. So it can not be done for three more years without the proper approval of the Board of Studies (here anyone can fool them) concerned and KHDA authorities permission. Some people think, they are the only smartest people in the world and they also think they can fool around and get away with all the criminal intentions and activities all the time. Now, it’s Time Out!
To be continued ………
Letter to KHDA/Media/All Concern People
I was working with Manipal University, Dubai Campus as a Senior Lecturer from August 2008 and my employer renewed my visa for three years in October 2011 till October 2014.
But suddenly, without giving any valid reason i was asked to leave the institution on January 31, 2012. I was called while doing my examination invigilation duty and was given a letter (herewith attached) and told not to come for work from February 2012 (the very next day) with immediate effect. Even after trying to settle the issue amicably with the management they were not ready to listen and they Challenged me to seek Legal course of action. So, I went to file a complaint in the labour department but i was told to complain in the TECOM since my visa is a Dubai Immigration Free Zone Visa. I did registered a complaint in TECOM Voice it through online and they replied me back asking to fill the attached Tecom-labour dispute form (pdf) and submit it along with the documents to Compliance & Assurance section in the Knowledge Village Office and then to take up the case in Dubai court. When i did that, Tecom authorities called me on Feb.12 in their Office to verify and settle the problem with the management. Since they replied to TECOM authorities for my complaint, a false statement of absconding case then they retracted back in person during arbitration meeting. This is not only gross violation of human rights but a clear criminal intention to threaten me and cancel my visa immediately. As they are holding my passport and refusing to return it even after my complaint to Indian Embassy & Consulate and also after TECOM authorities advice and instructions that holding employees passport is illegal as per UAE law. Now, the matter was forwarded to Dubai Court by TECOM and they have agreed to surrender my passport in the Court. I am fighting a case against Manipal University in the Labour Division of Dubai Court for arbitrary dismissal by the employer.
This is not just a Case of my job, i was targeted by some one in the department as a personal vengeance. I was questioning about the moral values and ethics in following the rules & regulations of KHDA & UGC. If you can cross-check, KHDA recently instructed Manipal to close down their Fashion Department course for violation of rules. In the same manner, in the Department of Media & Communication also high level of corrupt practices and degrading standards of education are being followed. Recently, six months before entire course structure was changed and not only that as per UGC requirements minimum eligibility requirement to hold a teaching position in colleges/universities are violated. Can you believe it? Except me who is fully qualified & eligible to hold the Asst. Professor all the other four faculty members in the department are not even eligible to hold the post.
Those who have not studied any media related courses are allowed to teach as Adjunct Faculties (part-time faculties) when full time faculties are denied the right to teach their course subjects. Lab assistant is given course paper to teach. And to the height of all corruption, students who have not attended even a single class are allowed to write examinations. I have every other proof and documents in this regard. Hence, i think, my official email was blocked immediately and I was escorted by the security and asked to wait when I went to enter my cabin after the incident, then I was told to hand over my cabin keys before leaving the campus on the same day within one hour in an inhuman manner. The Chair person (Head of the Department) who is the junior most to all of us has recommended to the Director that my services are not required from next semester. When i exposed everything to the Management, they are still reluctant to take any serious action and correct all the mal-practices and provide quality education to the students. All the students in my department are suffering due to lack of qualified faculties and infrastructure in terms of labs & software. Can anyone advice the management to appoint a proper qualified and eligible candidate to head the department?
The entire system of education itself is at stake. If the authorities conduct a thorough enquiry and check the records in the department that itself will prove how much corruption has taken place. Students who are not living in this country, register for exam from outside and during exam they come and appear to get the degree. This is high level of crime in the name of Education. I am going to seek justice from every other forum and also report this matter to His Highness President and Vice-President (Rulers) of this country. Let me see what they can do?
As, I am planning to file a case in India also against the arbitrary decision on termination of my employment without any valid reason since Manipal University is a branch campus and the degrees offered by them are recognized by the UGC (University Grants Commission) & Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India. Since, i am approaching the court for legal redressal against the corrupt & illegal practices of the management, i request every individual to take note of what happens in this case and if possible help me out in the process to set right our Education system.
I am deeply hurt and saddened by the outrageous and humiliating attitude of the management in dealing with me and also treating me like a criminal by asking me not to come for work from the next day and asking me to hand over the cabin keys and escorting me with the security when i went to enter my cabin. Though i have done nothing wrong and did my service to the institution with utmost care and honesty, this is how i get treated. When i have to complete my semester examination duty and internal paper correction for the subjects i taught in the last semester, what is the need for someone to take such an extreme step and kick me out? Yes, someone gets the pleasure. They are least bothered about the quality and procedure in the education system. That’s Why i am going to fight against all odds?
I may file a case in the Supreme Court in India to cancel the affiliation of the University for violating the rules and regulations in employment recruitment and practicing degrading moral standards in higher education. When Education is treated as a Corporate Business and When Profit alone is the motive, What more can be expected from these people? Degrees are being Sold in the name of Education. As rightly said by my previous Chair, “Please don’t take it too personal, we all are just sales man selling Degrees in Manipal Global Business Pvt. Ltd.” Now, i realize those absolute TRUE words but it is too late for me …….
really a smart move from u man. but how many of ur friends in that varsity will support u in this regard. who will help u to meet all these expenses? how u can able to fight alone when others will not support u?. i am not discouraging u. but these things also we have to take right!. any how, please be careful . as a true friend, i will think of ur peace and happy life only.
Thanks, i will fight all alone. To speak the Truth you don't need anyone's support. Only thing is i have to wait for the legal system to take its own course of time. I am always at peace and happy in life with whatever i do.