Archive · 18 Aug 2025
AASU Opposes Hiring Retired Faculty in Assam Model Colleges
The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) is upset about the government's plan to hire retired teachers at new colleges.
They think young, qualified people should get these jobs instead.
AASU believes hiring older teachers shuts out opportunities for younger teachers.
They want the government to hire new teachers permanently, with good salaries, and to use retired teachers as mentors only.
The government previously announced the plan to use a mix of retired and new teachers.
AASU opposes Assam government's plan to appoint retired teachers in new model colleges.
AASU argues that qualified unemployed youth should be given priority for teaching positions.
The student union suggests retired teachers could serve as mentors or visiting faculty instead.
AASU demands permanent appointments for new recruits with salaries per UGC norms.
The state government's decision to hire retired teachers was announced on July 21.
- Who
- The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and the Assam state government.
- What
- AASU opposes the appointment of retired teachers in new model colleges.
- When
- The decision to hire retired teachers was announced on July 21, the AASU announced their opposition on August 17.
- Where
- Assam.
- Why
- AASU believes that hiring retired teachers deprives opportunities for unemployed youth.
AASU's Position
Government's Stance
Prioritizing Youth vs Experience
AASU's Position
AASU advocates for hiring qualified, unemployed youth.
Government's Stance
The government seeks to utilize experienced retired teachers for leadership during the formative years.
- Organization
- All Assam Students’ Union (AASU)
- Issue
- Appointment of retired teachers in model colleges
- Government Decision
- To appoint retired teachers in the new model colleges.
- AASU's Stance
- Opposes the decision and demands opportunities for young teachers
- Proposed alternative
- Employ retired teachers as mentors or visiting faculty