What is World University Service
World University Service (WUS) is an international Non-Governmental Organization that focuses on education, development and human rights. It was founded in 1920 in Geneva under the title "European Student Relief", which was renamed "World University" in 1950. Today, it has a network of national committees in more than 60 countries.
WUS facilitates involvement of academics and student in national and international programs and activities. It strives to involve those having access to higher education in a partnership with poor and underprivileged and promotes them to work jointly for social justice, freedom and human dignity. Since last decade emphasis is given to the defence of human rights in the education sector and to the educational needs of women. WUS also enjoys a consultative status with several United National Agencies.
WUS-India
WUS-India has been actively involved in enrichment of the academic milieu of the country over the past 52 years., its activities have been shaped and guided by eminent person like Dr.Zakir Hussain, Prof.N.K.Sidhanta, Dr.C.D.Deshmukh, Prof.Malcom Adeseshiah and Dr.V.Ramalingaswami. WUS-India has established cooperatives, book-banks, and hotels and funded Health Centres.
Delhi University Committee of World University Service
WUS-Delhi University Committee (DUC) has been the seat for WUS-India since its existence. WUS-DUC in collaboration with WUS-India has been actively engaged in different educational exchange programs with other Universities of India and the World.
Management
The functioning of WUS-DUC is based on democratic principles. Its General Body comprises teaches and an equal number of students who represent various Colleges and Faculties of Delhi University. It elects its Executive Committee for a specified period. Its real strength lies in the Local committees at Colleges/Departments/Faculties of Delhi University. It is directly accountable to the Executive Council of Delhi University.
Aims
Main aims of the WUS-DUC are
To harness the resources of the academic community towards strengthening the society through educational programs and encouraging participation in societal issues;
To stimulate students and teachers participation and promote self reliance;
To promote human rights and combat discrimination in all forms; and
To promote global interactions amongst the student fraternity the national and international levels.
Achievements
WUS-DUC in addition to other contributions, was instrumental in the creation of four WUS Health Centres in the North, South, East and West parts of Delhi and Working Women's Hostel on the North campus. Further, it has also been the chief architect for WUS policies and programs at national and international levels.
Proposed Activities
" Seminars/ Workshops on Social issues affecting the student population.
" Supporting cultural and academic extra curricular programs in the Colleges.
" Facilitating living space for the students.
" Career-Counseling
" Awareness Campaign against human-right abuses.
" Host WUS-National Assembly.
" Compilation of a Directory of Blood Group of Delhi University Students.
WUS-DUC Executive Committee 2008-2010
Patron : Prof. Deepak Pental
Vice-Chancellor, Delhi University
Chairperson : Prof. S.K.Vij
Dean Student Welfare &
Department of Slavonic & Finno-Ugrian Studies
Vice-Chairperson : Dr.Abhay Kumar
Shri Ram College of Commerce
General Secretary : Dr.Virender Kumar
Kirori Mal College,
Treasurer : Dr.Kanan Nanda
Principal, Daulat Ram College
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