Colleges to establish academic committees

The Ministry of Education is promoting the establishment of academic committees in colleges and universities, but experts have expressed concern that the committees may face challenges from college administrative departments.

According to a regulation released by the Ministry of Education on Wednesday, all colleges and universities are urged to set up academic committees to function as independent and supreme academic institutions on campus.

The regulation, which will take effect on March 1, said the committees will have the right to evaluate, discuss, supervise and make suggestions and decisions on academic affairs.