  University Rectors label as "immoral" the way Armenian Students fight against corruptionMarch 13, 2009 - 20:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "No one denies the fact that the phenomenon of corruption does exist in our society, but the participants of "Miasin" Youth Movement violated not only the legal rights but also the moral norms. Having no facts and grounds they flung mud at people. This fact reflected negatively on the reputation of Armenian Universities. As group applications against slanderers are not permitted, each of the professors slandered must decide himself/herself whether to hand in an application or not, and we shall support them," said Aram Simonyan YSU rector at today's meeting with journalists.As the Rector of Yerevan State University of Economics Yuri Souvaryan says, his University has transferred on to a test exam system, next year the exams are expected to be computer based. This is also a way to fight against corruption. More civilized methods must be used to eradicate displays of corruption. In case we have related facts, we are ready to take measures against corrupt professors," said the YSUE rector. In his turn the head of parliamentary faction of "Heritage" party, Armen Martirosyan announced, "It is necessary to start fighting against corruption with defense and law enforcement agencies. Instead of catching "sharks" we are chasing after small fish. The aim of this movement is simulation, and simulation processes have never been of any good." On March 11 the participants of the Youth Movement "MIASIN" ("Together") started the program fighting against corruption. Within the framework of the program pictures of more than ten Armenian professors grouped under the heading "Bribe-takers" were stuck on the walls of several Universities in Yerevan, on the bus stops, and some other public places. Besides the pictures, information on the professors' activities and their "professional" career was also provided. The participants appealed to all the students to join them in their fight and help eradicate corruption and other such phenomena at Universities.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
