Governance- Lumbini Buddhist University
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Governing Bodies
Lumbini Buddhist University is governed by four main bodies. The
University Senate
, the highest authority on policies, budgets, and regulations, is chaired by the incumbent Prime Minister. In the absence of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Education takes over, and in their absence, the Vice-Chancellor presides.
The
Academic Council
is an academic body chaired by the Vice Chancellor. It consists of heads of major academic bodies, educationists, experts, and teachers appointed by the Chancellor. This council is responsible for formulating policies and practices on curricula, teaching, examination, and academic programs.
The
Executive Council
, also chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, is responsible for executing decisions made by the University Senate. It comprises seven members including the Vice-Chancellor, a Dean, a Campus Chief who are members of the Senate, three other members from the Senate including a teacher, and the Registrar who serves as the ex-officio member secretary.
Lastly, the
Recruitment Committee
oversees the selection of both teaching and non-teaching staff. They examine each candidate’s qualifications before nominating them. In collaboration with the Executive Council, they recommend candidates for approval, assign ranks to new teachers and staff, and authorize promotions based on academic and work experience as well as evaluation records.
University Senate
University Senate: It is the supreme decision-making body on policies, budgets, and rules and regulations. The incumbent Honorable Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the Senate. The honorable Minister of Education chairs the Senate Meeting in the absence of the Premier, and the Vice-Chancellor chairs it in the absence of the Minister of Education. The Senate is composed of representatives from Buddhist activists, industrialists, farmers, social workers, academicians, donors, the Ministry of Education, the University Grants Commission, and representatives of other universities. The Vice-Chancellor, the Deans, four Campus Chiefs, and three university teachers nominated by the Chancellor are also members of the Senate. The Registrar is the member secretary of the Senate.
University Senate Consists of the following Members:
S. No.
Name
Portfolio
Remarks
1
Mr. Balendra Shah
Chancellor
Rt. Hon’ble Prime Minister
2
Mr. Sasmit Pokharel
Pro-Chancellor
Hon’ble Minister of Education, Science, and Technology
3
Prof. Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya
Member
Vice-Chancellor, Lumbini Buddhist University
4
Mrs. Gita Kumari Poudel Adhikari
Member
Member, National Planning Commission
5
Prof. Dr. Devraj Adhikari
Member
Chairperson, University Grants Commission
6
Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa
Member
Vice-Chancellor, Kathmandu University
7
Prof. Dr. Dhruba Kumar Gautam
Member
Vice-Chancellor, Mid-Western University
8
Dr. Dipak Kafle
Member
Secretary, Ministry of Education
9
Dr. Ram Prasad Ghimire
Member
Secretary, Ministry of Finance
10
Dr. Ganesh Prasad Pandey
Member
Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation
11
Mr. Mahadev Pantha
Member
Secretary, Province 5
12
Dr. Lhakyal Lama
Member
Vice-president, Lumbini Development Trust
13
Dr. Manik Ratna Shakya
Member
Dean, Faculty of Buddhist Studies
14
Dr. Hari Sharan Chakhun
Member
Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciencs
15
Dr. Sharada Poudel
Member
Lecturer Association, LBU
16
Dr. Nir Bahadur Gurung
Member
Campus Chief, Central College, L. B. U.
17
Mr. Fanindra Kumar Neupane
Member
Lecturer, Central College L. B. U
18
Member
Dean, School of Development Studies and Applied Sciences
19
Member
20
Mr. Gunakhar Gaire
Member
Chairman, District Coordination Committee
21
Mrs. Swasti Rajbhandari Kayasti
Member
Female Representative, Province 1
22
Mr. Dhruva Kumar Limbu
Member
Male Representative, Province 1
23
Mrs. Binamaya Pakhrin Waiba
Member
Female Representative, Madesh Province
24
Mr. Padam Prasad Pandey
Member
Male Representative, Madesh Province
25
Mr. Shyam Sundar Chaudhary
Member
26
Dr. Bajramuni Bajracharya
Member
Male Representative, Bagmati Pradesh
27
Mrs. Tulsidevi Purja
Member
Female Representative, Gandaki Pradesh
28
Mr. Kapil Lama
Member
Male Representative, Gandaki Pradesh
29
Mrs. Kumari Laxmi Sharma
Member
Female Representative, Lumbini Pradesh
30
Mr. Awadhesh Kumar Tripathi
Member
Male Representative, Lumbini Pradesh
31
Mrs. Pushpa Lama Tamang
Member
Female Representative, Karnali Pradesh
32
Mr. Chhiring Dumdul Lama
Member
Male Representative, Karnali Pradesh
33
Prof. Dr. Bhusan Shrestha
Member
Female Representative, Far-western Pradesh
34
Dr. Kedar Chandra Bhatta
Member
Male Representative, Far-western Pradesh
35
Prof. Dr. Ranjana Bajracharya
Member
36
Mr. Sagarman Bajracharya
Member
Representatives form National And International Buddhist Institution
37
Mr. Kamal Bhandari
Member
38
Yanamti Guruma
Member
39
Dr. Premladhwaj Tulachan
Member
40
Mr. Prem Thapa
Member
41
Mrs. Sujita Shakya
Member
42
Mr. Karna Shakya
Member
Donor
43
Mr. Bijay Shrestha
Member
Donor
44
Dr. Pemba Thai Rumba
Member
45
Dr. Tilak Ram Acharya
Members-Secretary
Registrar, Lumbini Buddhist University
Academic Council
Academic Council:
Chaired by the Vice Chancellor, Academic Council is an academic body of the university. The Council is comprised of the heads of the major academic bodies, such as the Registrar, Deans of different faculties, Chairmen of various subject committees, educationists, Controller of Examinations, Chief of Curriculum Development Center, experts and teachers appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor. The Council formulates policies and practices on curricula, teaching, examination, and academic programs of the university.
S.No.
Name
Portfolio
Remarks
1
Prof. Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya
Chairman
Vice-Chancellor, Lumbini Buddhist University
2
Dr. Tilak Ram Acharya
Member
Registrar, Lumbini Buddhist University
3
Mr. Indra Prasad Kafle
Member
Examination Controller
4
Dr. Manik Ratna Shakya
Member
Dean
Executive Council
Executive Council:
Chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, the Council executes decisions taken by the University Senate. It is composed of seven members—the Vice-Chancellor, one person from among Deans, one person from among the Campus Chiefs who are members of the Senate, and three persons from among members of the Senate including one teacher, and the Registrar. The Registrar is the ex-officio member secretary of the Council
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
S.N
Name
Portfolio
Remarks
1
Prof. Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya
Chairman
Vice-Chancellor, Lumbini Buddhist University
2
Dr. Manik Ratna Shakya
Member
Dean
3
Mr. Nir Bahadur Gurung
Member
One Campus Chief among Senate Members
4
Utpal Bajracharya
Member
A representative from Buddhist Art, Culture and literature Expertise
5
Dr. Sharada Poudel
Fanindra Kumar Neupane
Members
Two Lecturers ( At least one women member)
6
Dr. Tilak Ram Acharya
Member-Secretary
Registrar, Lumbini Buddhist University
Recruitment Committee
The
Recruitment Committee
is responsible for determining the selection of teaching staff as well as non-teaching staff based on the examination of the qualification of each candidate presented for nomination. In consultation with the Executive Council and the recruitment, the committee recommends the candidates for approval, appoints, and recommends the rank to be assigned to new teachers and staff and authorizes their promotion and further advancement based on their academic and work experience and evaluation records.
Members
Designation
Name
Vice Chancellor
Chairman
Prof. Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya
A representative of the Buddhist Religion, Philosophy, Culture and
archaeology inside or outside the University
Member
Related Dean
Member
Nominated Expert from Executive Committee
Member
Prof. Dr. Naresh Man Bajracharya
Registrar
Member
Secretary
Dr. Tilak Ram Acharya
Organizational Structure
About
About University
University Tour
Office of the Vice Chancellor
Office of the Registrar
Our Campuses
Laws and Regulations
Governance
Attractions at LBU
LBU Brand Standards
The Devdaha Education Development Project
Academics
Faculty of Buddhist Studies
About FBS
Message of the Dean
Academic Programs
Short-Term Buddhist Courses
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
About FHSS
Message From the Dean
Academic Course
Community Linkage Programs(Short Courses)
Faculty of Development Studies and Applied Sciences
About FDSAS
Message from the Dean
Academic Courses
Resources
Apply To Lumbini Buddhist University
Scholarships
Alumni
Publications
International Relations
Research
Contact Us
Notices
Exams and Results
Central Library
Ph.D
International Students
Events
Officials
Portal
Students’
Career
Apply for Admission
Governance
About
Governing Bodies
Lumbini Buddhist University is governed by four main bodies. The
University Senate
, the highest authority on policies, budgets, and regulations, is chaired by the incumbent Prime Minister. In the absence of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Education takes over, and in their absence, the Vice-Chancellor presides.
The
Academic Council
is an academic body chaired by the Vice Chancellor. It consists of heads of major academic bodies, educationists, experts, and teachers appointed by the Chancellor. This council is responsible for formulating policies and practices on curricula, teaching, examination, and academic programs.
The
Executive Council
, also chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, is responsible for executing decisions made by the University Senate. It comprises seven members including the Vice-Chancellor, a Dean, a Campus Chief who are members of the Senate, three other members from the Senate including a teacher, and the Registrar who serves as the ex-officio member secretary.
Lastly, the
Recruitment Committee
oversees the selection of both teaching and non-teaching staff. They examine each candidate’s qualifications before nominating them. In collaboration with the Executive Council, they recommend candidates for approval, assign ranks to new teachers and staff, and authorize promotions based on academic and work experience as well as evaluation records.
University Senate
University Senate: It is the supreme decision-making body on policies, budgets, and rules and regulations. The incumbent Honorable Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the Senate. The honorable Minister of Education chairs the Senate Meeting in the absence of the Premier, and the Vice-Chancellor chairs it in the absence of the Minister of Education. The Senate is composed of representatives from Buddhist activists, industrialists, farmers, social workers, academicians, donors, the Ministry of Education, the University Grants Commission, and representatives of other universities. The Vice-Chancellor, the Deans, four Campus Chiefs, and three university teachers nominated by the Chancellor are also members of the Senate. The Registrar is the member secretary of the Senate.
University Senate Consists of the following Members:
S. No.
Name
Portfolio
Remarks
1
Mr. Balendra Shah
Chancellor
Rt. Hon’ble Prime Minister
2
Mr. Sasmit Pokharel
Pro-Chancellor
Hon’ble Minister of Education, Science, and Technology
3
Prof. Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya
Member
Vice-Chancellor, Lumbini Buddhist University
4
Mrs. Gita Kumari Poudel Adhikari
Member
Member, National Planning Commission
5
Prof. Dr. Devraj Adhikari
Member
Chairperson, University Grants Commission
6
Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa
Member
Vice-Chancellor, Kathmandu University
7
Prof. Dr. Dhruba Kumar Gautam
Member
Vice-Chancellor, Mid-Western University
8
Dr. Dipak Kafle
Member
Secretary, Ministry of Education
9
Dr. Ram Prasad Ghimire
Member
Secretary, Ministry of Finance
10
Dr. Ganesh Prasad Pandey
Member
Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation
11
Mr. Mahadev Pantha
Member
Secretary, Province 5
12
Dr. Lhakyal Lama
Member
Vice-president, Lumbini Development Trust
13
Dr. Manik Ratna Shakya
Member
Dean, Faculty of Buddhist Studies
14
Dr. Hari Sharan Chakhun
Member
Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciencs
15
Dr. Sharada Poudel
Member
Lecturer Association, LBU
16
Dr. Nir Bahadur Gurung
Member
Campus Chief, Central College, L. B. U.
17
Mr. Fanindra Kumar Neupane
Member
Lecturer, Central College L. B. U
18
Member
Dean, School of Development Studies and Applied Sciences
19
Member
20
Mr. Gunakhar Gaire
Member
Chairman, District Coordination Committee
21
Mrs. Swasti Rajbhandari Kayasti
Member
Female Representative, Province 1
22
Mr. Dhruva Kumar Limbu
Member
Male Representative, Province 1
23
Mrs. Binamaya Pakhrin Waiba
Member
Female Representative, Madesh Province
24
Mr. Padam Prasad Pandey
Member
Male Representative, Madesh Province
25
Mr. Shyam Sundar Chaudhary
Member
26
Dr. Bajramuni Bajracharya
Member
Male Representative, Bagmati Pradesh
27
Mrs. Tulsidevi Purja
Member
Female Representative, Gandaki Pradesh
28
Mr. Kapil Lama
Member
Male Representative, Gandaki Pradesh
29
Mrs. Kumari Laxmi Sharma
Member
Female Representative, Lumbini Pradesh
30
Mr. Awadhesh Kumar Tripathi
Member
Male Representative, Lumbini Pradesh
31
Mrs. Pushpa Lama Tamang
Member
Female Representative, Karnali Pradesh
32
Mr. Chhiring Dumdul Lama
Member
Male Representative, Karnali Pradesh
33
Prof. Dr. Bhusan Shrestha
Member
Female Representative, Far-western Pradesh
34
Dr. Kedar Chandra Bhatta
Member
Male Representative, Far-western Pradesh
35
Prof. Dr. Ranjana Bajracharya
Member
36
Mr. Sagarman Bajracharya
Member
Representatives form National And International Buddhist Institution
37
Mr. Kamal Bhandari
Member
38
Yanamti Guruma
Member
39
Dr. Premladhwaj Tulachan
Member
40
Mr. Prem Thapa
Member
41
Mrs. Sujita Shakya
Member
42
Mr. Karna Shakya
Member
Donor
43
Mr. Bijay Shrestha
Member
Donor
44
Dr. Pemba Thai Rumba
Member
45
Dr. Tilak Ram Acharya
Members-Secretary
Registrar, Lumbini Buddhist University
Academic Council
Academic Council:
Chaired by the Vice Chancellor, Academic Council is an academic body of the university. The Council is comprised of the heads of the major academic bodies, such as the Registrar, Deans of different faculties, Chairmen of various subject committees, educationists, Controller of Examinations, Chief of Curriculum Development Center, experts and teachers appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor. The Council formulates policies and practices on curricula, teaching, examination, and academic programs of the university.
S.No.
Name
Portfolio
Remarks
1
Prof. Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya
Chairman
Vice-Chancellor, Lumbini Buddhist University
2
Dr. Tilak Ram Acharya
Member
Registrar, Lumbini Buddhist University
3
Mr. Indra Prasad Kafle
Member
Examination Controller
4
Dr. Manik Ratna Shakya
Member
Dean
Executive Council
Executive Council:
Chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, the Council executes decisions taken by the University Senate. It is composed of seven members—the Vice-Chancellor, one person from among Deans, one person from among the Campus Chiefs who are members of the Senate, and three persons from among members of the Senate including one teacher, and the Registrar. The Registrar is the ex-officio member secretary of the Council
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
S.N
Name
Portfolio
Remarks
1
Prof. Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya
Chairman
Vice-Chancellor, Lumbini Buddhist University
2
Dr. Manik Ratna Shakya
Member
Dean
3
Mr. Nir Bahadur Gurung
Member
One Campus Chief among Senate Members
4
Utpal Bajracharya
Member
A representative from Buddhist Art, Culture and literature Expertise
5
Dr. Sharada Poudel
Fanindra Kumar Neupane
Members
Two Lecturers ( At least one women member)
6
Dr. Tilak Ram Acharya
Member-Secretary
Registrar, Lumbini Buddhist University
Recruitment Committee
The
Recruitment Committee
is responsible for determining the selection of teaching staff as well as non-teaching staff based on the examination of the qualification of each candidate presented for nomination. In consultation with the Executive Council and the recruitment, the committee recommends the candidates for approval, appoints, and recommends the rank to be assigned to new teachers and staff and authorizes their promotion and further advancement based on their academic and work experience and evaluation records.
Members
Designation
Name
Vice Chancellor
Chairman
Prof. Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya
A representative of the Buddhist Religion, Philosophy, Culture and
archaeology inside or outside the University
Member
Related Dean
Member
Nominated Expert from Executive Committee
Member
Prof. Dr. Naresh Man Bajracharya
Registrar
Member
Secretary
Dr. Tilak Ram Acharya
Organizational Structure