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| Paper Title: | Transforming Higher Education through the Cluster Universities |
| Authors Name: | Vijay M. Kumbhar |
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| Published Paper Id: | IJRTI2604131 |
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| Abstract: | The concept of a cluster university involves the conversion of several established colleges into a single, autonomous university governed under a unified administrative and academic framework. This model optimizes resources by eliminating duplication of facilities, sharing infrastructure, and pooling academic expertise to enhance the quality of higher education. Constituent colleges, restructured as “schools,” operate entirely under the university’s authority, with centralized governance, recruitment, financial management, and policy-making. Faculty and resources are shared across units to maximize academic reach and promote interdisciplinary collaboration. Degree-awarding powers are granted through state legislation, enabling curriculum autonomy and industry-relevant program development. Human resource management becomes uniform, ensuring parity in service conditions and accountability. Shared access to specialized facilities enriches learning and research environments. Leadership roles, such as the vice-chancellor and registrar, ensure balanced academic and administrative oversight. Centralized financial systems improve transparency and compliance with statutory norms. The cluster university thus emerges as a cohesive academic entity with enhanced operational efficiency and academic excellence. |
| Keywords: | Cluster university, Governance, Constituent Colleges, Policy Framework |
| Cite Article: | "Transforming Higher Education through the Cluster Universities", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.a988-a995, April-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2604131.pdf |
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