Stating that universities and colleges have no right to mess with the future of their students, Governor of Maharashtra, Ramesh Bais said, “In the best universities of the world, teachers are often assessed by students. This system should be initiated in our colleges and universities too. The ranking of teachers is as important as the ranking of universities. This will help the students to make better choices of colleges and universities. Recruitment of the best faculty should be given priority by universities and colleges.” Bais was the chief guest at the centenary celebration awards function organised to mark the occasion of Teachers’ Day, by Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) on Monday at Dr Vasantrao Deshpande Hall. Former Judge of Supreme Court, Justice Vikas Sirpurkar was the guest of honour. Vice-Chancellor Dr Subhash Chaudhari, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr Sanjay Dudhe and Registrar Dr Raju Hiwase also shared the dais. “I strongly feel that universities should improve their governance and make it student-centric. Universities should respond to students' questions. When students’ grievances are not addressed at the university level, the students approach the Vice Chancellor. Delay in declaration of results of various examinations is not acceptable at all. In many colleges and universities, 30 to 40 per cent of the posts of teachers are vacant. We must find ways and means to make our universities financially self-sufficient so that they can recruit and retain the best faculty members,” suggested Bais.