Dr Ganesh Chand’s term at FNU comes to an end

Fiji National University’s Vice Chancellor Dr Ganesh Chand’s term has been brought to an end.

This has been confirmed by Minister for Education and chairman of the Fiji National University Council Dr Mahendra Reddy who announced the change in leadership at FNU.

The Dean of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science Professor Ian Rouse has been appointed as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university.

Dr Reddy said in a meeting last week, the council agreed for a change in the Vice Chancellorship in FNU.

He said that following discussions in the council meeting for a redirection and consolidation of the university’s strategic focus, the chairperson of the University Council, the University Council and the Vice Chancellor have mutually agreed that the Vice Chancellor’s employment contract be brought to an end before the expiry.

Dr Reddy said Professor Rouse brings with him vast international experience and has to date provided excellent leadership of FNU’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science.

He also said that the council notes and acknowledges the excellent contribution Dr Ganesh Chand has provided in developing FNU.

Chand still had a three year term left with the FNU.

Meanwhile, it has also been confirmed that FNU is now being investigated by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption.

FICAC spokesperson Nandani Vandhana said the commission cannot release other details of the investigation as this will affect the integrity of the case.