Dimapur, March 1 (MExN): The 4th Parents–Teachers–Association (PTA) meeting of the parents of BA and B.Sc. students and the teachers of Immanuel College was held on February 27 in the college auditorium. Principal Th. Sharatchandra Singh stressed on the role of the college in the betterment of the society. At the same time, he maintained that the role of the parents as part of the larger society positively contributes to the welfare of the college through the PTA which ultimately benefits their own children in the long run. He also announced the resolution of the college for this academic year to make the college campus ‘Tobacco Free Zone’ and ‘Mobile Free Zone’. Meanwhile, chairperson of the Governing Body of the college, Dr. A. Loso Chalai dwelled on the responsibilities of the parents in upbringing of their children. He urged the parents to bring up their children in the fear of the Lord which will make them wise to become responsible to study hard and shine in life. He also asked the parents to spare sufficient time in helping and supervising their children in their studies and teach them work culture to survive in the present competitive world. Vice President of the PTA, Kolukho Chachei also spoke about the valuable contribution parents have to make for the welfare of the college, especially in this crucial juncture when the college is preparing itself for NAAC Assessment and Accreditation. Reshma Thakuri, HoD, Zoology spoke on behalf of the faculty and reiterated the mission of the faculty in turning out excellent scholars. Temjen Longkumer, Asst. Professor, Department of Education, pointed out that a student spends 5 hours in the college campus, whereas they are under the care of their parents for 18 hours at home. During the interaction, the parents lauded the college for installing SMS to inform parents about the absence of their child in the class or other important information. A PowerPoint presentation on “NAAC and its process of Quality Assurance in Higher Education” was delivered by the IQAC Coordinator and Vice Principal, Charles Mhonthung Ezung. During the meeting, new team of office bearers for the PTA was elected and constitution of the Immanuel College PTA was adopted. O. Lothunglo Ngullie, HoD, Botany, chaired the meeting.
