Jadavpur University Accepts Resignation of Placement Officer Samita Bhattacharya
JU accepts placement officer’s resignation
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Jadavpur University has accepted the resignation of Samita Bhattacharya, the officer on special duty for training and placement, effective June 5. Bhattacharya resigned for personal reasons, and an inquiry into the placement office's functioning has raised concerns about its adequacy for student needs.
- 01Samita Bhattacharya resigned on May 18 for personal reasons, effective June 5.
- 02An inquiry committee reported serious deficiencies in the placement office's functioning.
- 03Vice-Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharjee acknowledged Bhattacharya's contributions while noting issues with placement data management.
- 04Bhattacharya stated she is medically unfit to continue her duties at the university.
- 05Subhendu Kundu has been appointed as the new placement officer.
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Jadavpur University in Kolkata has formally accepted the resignation of Samita Bhattacharya, who served as the officer on special duty for training and placement. Bhattacharya submitted her resignation on May 18, citing personal reasons, and the university's registrar's office confirmed her release effective June 5, contingent on the completion of any outstanding duties and the outcome of an ongoing inquiry. This inquiry, initiated on April 10, aimed to address concerns regarding the placement office's operations, which were reported to be significantly deficient according to a preliminary report submitted to Vice-Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharjee on June 2. The VC acknowledged Bhattacharya's contributions but noted challenges in maintaining accurate placement data, which affects the university's performance in rankings. Bhattacharya, who retired in December but continued on an extension, indicated her resignation followed the appointment of her successor, Subhendu Kundu, and mentioned her medical unfitness to continue her role at the university.
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The resignation and ongoing inquiry may affect the university's placement services, impacting students seeking employment opportunities.
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