JSS University System Vice Chancellors’ Leadership Conclave Charts A Collaborative Roadmap For Global Higher Education

In a significant step towards shaping the future of higher education through collective leadership and collaboration, the JSS University System convened a Vice Chancellors’ Leadership Conclave at Mysuru, bringing together the academic leadership of its four universities.

Participating Vice Chancellors:

• Dr. H. Basavannagowdappa, Vice Chancellor, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (AHER), Mysuru

• Dr. A. N. Santhosh Kumar, Vice Chancellor, JSS Science & Technology University (JSS STU), Mysuru

• Dr. H. R. Mahadevaswamy, Vice Chancellor, JSS University, Noida

• Dr. Praveen Mohadeb, Vice Chancellor, JSS AHER, Mauritius

The conclave marked an important milestone in reinforcing the JSS University System as a globally engaged, values-driven, and collaborative academic ecosystem that transcends individual institutional boundaries while fully respecting their autonomy.

Blessings and Guidance

The conclave was held under the blessings and guidance of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, Hon’ble Chancellor of all four universities and head of Sri Suttur Math. His Holiness’ blessings to the Vice Chancellors and senior leadership reaffirmed the moral and spiritual foundation that has long guided the JSS educational movement.

Setting the Context for the Future

Opening the conclave, Dr. B. Suresh, Pro-Chancellor, JSS University System, emphasised that the gathering was not a routine administrative meeting, but a moment of collective reflection and shared responsibility at a time when higher education globally is undergoing structural transformation.

He observed that walls and moats will not protect universities in the future, and that innovation, collaboration, and shared purpose will.

He further noted that while each JSS university has its own distinct identity and statutory framework, together they represent a multi-disciplinary, multi-campus, and multi-country university system, bound by common values and a shared legacy.

Keynote Address

The keynote address by Dr. C. G. Betsurmath, Executive Secretary, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, set a reflective and purposeful tone for the conclave. He highlighted the importance of bringing academic leaders together to think beyond structures and silos, and how such leadership dialogues shape resilient, future-ready institutions.

Deliberations and Outcomes

The day-long deliberations focused on research and doctoral ecosystems, internationalisation and global reputation, innovation and societal impact, academic leadership and governance, and digital transformation.

Senior academic and administrative leaders, including Registrars and key officials, were also present and contributed to the discussions, ensuring alignment between leadership vision and execution.

The conclave concluded with the adoption of a Draft JSS University System Charter, articulating a shared vision, guiding principles, and a collaborative roadmap for the future, anchored in the philosophy of “One Vision, Many Expressions.”

Looking Ahead

The JSS University System reiterated its commitment to collaborating with universities and institutions worldwide, bringing together knowledge, diversity, skills, and resources to advance education, research, innovation, and societal outreach.