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Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), formerly known as
Andhra Pradesh Open University, is located in the city of
Hyderabad. With a wide network of 152 study centers spread
throughout the state of Andhra Pradesh, the University has for
its motto "Education at Your Doorstep". The University, the
first of its kind in the Country was brought into being through
an act of Andhra Pradesh State Legislature in August,1982.
Dr. BRAOU follows a multi-media teaching-learning approach which
broadly comprises self-learning print material, supported by
audio, video lessons and regular broadcast of lessons through
All India Radio. From November, 1999 the University started
Telecast of Video lessons through Doordarshan Regional Channel.
On Sundays the University has Interactive Teleconferencing on
the Regional Channel of Doordarshan.
BRAOU Offers Equal Access to Higher Education:
Open University system is flexible in terms of admission, choice
of Programs, duration and age requirements, teaching methods and
evaluation procedures. Thus it offers an alternative channel to
those who missed the opportunities for higher education. The
University caters specially to women, working people and those
who want to improve their academic qualifications and
professional skills. The University lays special focus on
socially disadvantaged and geographically isolated people who
never had access to higher education earlier.
The Governor of Andhra Pradesh is the chancellor of the
university. The Executive Council,Academic Senate,Planning and
Monitoring Board,Finance Committee are the important authorities
of the university. The Vice-Chancellor, Rector, Executive
Director(GRADE), Directors, Deans of the Faculties, Heads of
Departments,Registrar, Finance Officer, Controller of
Examinations, Development Officer,University Engineer, Public
relations officer are some of the functionaries of the
university.
The university is mainly structured around its
Faculties(Academic Units) and functional units supported by
administrative units. Academic,Student Services,Material
Production,Staff Training and Development, Evaluation,
Audio-Visual Production and Research are the main functional
units of the university.The women's Development and extension
center and the S.C /S.T cell are created to give prioritized
attention to socially disadvantaged groups. GRADE is established
to promote research and extension activities.These are around 90
academic staff and around 400 administrative, Technical and
support staff working in different branches at headquarters and
study centers.
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