Section 6 in University Grants Commission (Open and Distance Learning) Regulations, 2017
6. Systems Management: Structure and Processes.
(1)A Higher Educational Institution shall have a designated School or Centre of Distance Education for operationalising the programmes in Open and Distance Learning mode, which shall be headed by a regular functionary not below the rank of a Professor and shall have appropriate and adequate academic, technical, administrative staff and infrastructural resources as specified in Annexure VI.(2)A Higher Educational Institution shall plan, implement, coordinate and monitor operationalisation and quality assurance of the programmes in Open and Distance Learning mode, including monitoring the conduct and programme delivery by the Learner Support Centres and shall ensure adherence to the regulations and guidelines of the Commission and other regulatory authorities.
