Novi Sad University Senate to review complaint; Senator pessimistic about outcome

The expanded Senate of the University of Novi Sads is set to hold a crucial session to address a complaint lodged by Vladimir Mihić, an associate professor at the Faculty of Philosophy. Mihić's complaint stems from his failure to be re-elected to his academic position, a decision that has led to this review by the university's highest academic body.

The proceedings are marked by uncertainty, with one senator, identified as Kleut, expressing significant pessimism about the likely outcome of the session. Kleut voiced concerns regarding the composition of the Senate, suggesting that some members may not be fully committed to upholding the university's established norms and regulations.

This situation highlights potential internal tensions within the university's academic governance. The Senate's decision on Mihić's complaint will likely have implications for academic appointments and the adherence to procedural fairness within the University of Novi Sad.

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I am not optimistic about how the session will end; there are people in the Senate for whom we have no guarantee that they will adhere to the norms.