Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is back in the news as it laid off tens of employees in a single go in July. This announcement was posted to the official website on June 28 was recently updated.
The recent press release from Tata Institute of Social Sciences states that the contract termination of 55 faculty members and 60 non-teaching staff extends to four campuses. It also clarified that the laid off employees were hired by the Tata Education Trust (TET) on a “contractual basis for specific program durations.”
The latest update states that “there has been a positive development regarding the release of funds from TET”. Based on the updated press release from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, “there is an ongoing discussions with the Tata Education Trust have provided assurance that resources will be made available to TISS to resolve this issue.”
The letter numbered “Admn/5(1) TET-Faculty & Staff/2024, dated 28th June 2024, addressed to all concerned TET Programme faculty and non-teaching staff, is hereby withdrawn with immediate effect.”
The fired employees have been requested to continue their work, and salaries will be released as soon as the TET Support Grant is received by the institute.
Recent Tata Institute of Social Sciences News
- In July 2024, TISS dismissed 55 faculty members and 60 non-teaching staff across its four campuses, citing lack of funds from the Tata Education Trust. However, the 115 reinstated staff continue to face an uncertain future.
- Ratan Tata has emerged as a savior for TISS employees amidst the funding crisis.
- For the 2024-25 academic session, TISS will use CUET PG 2024 scores for PG admissions, except for two programs which will be based on CAT scores.
- TISS Mumbai completed 100% summer placements in 2024 with a median stipend of Rs 2 lakh for two months. Amazon was the biggest recruiter.
- In April 2024, Professor Manoj Tiwari of IIM Mumbai was given additional charge as TISS Director until a new full-time director is appointed.
- TISS recently launched a dual masters degree program in Global Urban Development with Sciences Po, Paris. Applications are open until April 7, 2024.
- In January 2024, TISS released its ‘State of Teachers, Teaching and Teacher Education Report for India’ (SOTTTER) survey, highlighting the shortage of teachers for subjects like physical education, music and art.
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