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Beograd University Faculty Members Protest Potential Salary Cuts Amid Student Blockades

Beograd University Faculty Members Protest Potential Salary Cuts Amid Student Blockades

Concerns arise as faculty members at the University of Belgrade face salary issues due to ongoing student protests and blockades.
Faculty members at the University of Belgrade are expressing concerns following the announcement that they might not receive salaries due to the ongoing blockades led by students, which have persisted for over three months.

This situation has prompted several deans from the university to request that Rector Vladan Đokić address the matter urgently during the upcoming Senate meeting scheduled for Friday, or alternatively, convene an extended rectorial collegium to discuss the implications.

Since the onset of the student protests, some faculty members have reportedly warned Rector Đokić that unconditional support for the students would ultimately lead to troubles for the faculty themselves.

The blockades have resulted in the suspension of classes and examinations, significantly impacting the faculty's revenue since students have ceased paying tuition fees during the protests.

While some deans initially did not support the blockades, many remained silent, hoping for a swift resolution.

However, there has been a noticeable shift among even those who were once supportive, now questioning the financial repercussions of the actions taken by the students.

Reports indicate that faculties that rely heavily on budgetary funding, such as the faculties of Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, are particularly vulnerable, as they have a limited number of self-financing students.

Rector Đokić's approach to the situation has come under scrutiny.

Sources indicate that despite warnings from faculty about the potential consequences of his actions, he has not taken definitive legal measures to address the strike or blockades, which are not formally recognized by law.

The ongoing predicament has incited frustration among professors who are now calling for urgent discussions regarding their salaries, particularly as they were expecting an increase based on the fulfillment of student demands.

Professor Vladan Petrov from the Faculty of Law stated that practical realities may compel many deans to reevaluate their positions as the financial drought could impose adherence to legal frameworks that govern university operations.

He emphasized that maintaining faculty operations is essential for revenue generation.

Analyst and educator Dejan Vuk Stanković suggested that the upcoming Senate session could be pivotal, noting that a substantial portion of the university's financial stability hinges on faculty salaries.

As discussions continue to unfold, the precise impact on faculty salaries and university operations amidst the ongoing protests remains uncertain.
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