Lumami, December 1 (MExN): Nagaland University has come a long way, having recently celebrated its 23rd Foundation Day on September 6, 2016. Going forward, the University will be expected to shoulder even more responsibilities in the areas of higher education.
To develop a farsighted vision, meticulous planning, effective execution, and a continuous assessment is essential on the part of the two pillars of the University, viz, academic and administrative staff. “These pillars of the University must not only discharge their duties efficiently and effectively but also should have a closely-knitted and coordinated system if the University is to succeed in the goal of providing quality higher education,” NU PRO Peter Ki stated a press note issued.
Towards this end, Nagaland University (NU) organized a one-day “Discourse on the University’s Functioning” on November 29 in the Conference Hall of its headquarters, Lumami. Chaired by Dr. Upasana Bora Sinha, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry & Planning Officer In-charge, the discourse was attended by Prof. NS Jamir, Vice-chancellor In-charge, Statutory Officers, Deans, Heads of Departments and Controlling Officers of Sections based in Lumami.
In his introductory note, Prof. T. Lanusosang, Registrar outlined the purpose of the discourse. He stated that it was a continuation of an earlier discourse held on October 18, 2016, which then was attended only by Statutory Officers and Controlling Officers of the different Sections and Cells. He said that the current discourse was aimed at assessing the working of departments and sections, and to evolve a better coordinated and calibrated functional system.
This was followed by exchange of ideas, views, and suggestions from members present at the discourse. Some of the important points that emerged out of the discourse were the need to speed up the processing of files, simplify procedure, and shorten the time taken to get the work done.
In his remarks, Prof. M.K. Sinha, Finance Officer, asserted that “to improve the functioning of the University, evaluation and innovative ideas are required”. He referred teachers as generators of innovative ideas. Based on innovative ideas, he asserted, concrete policies could be put in place. He requested teachers to take note of the fact that only standard inputs lead to standard outputs. He also emphasized that targets should be to derive a maximum output from the given resources.
Prof. T. Lanusosang, Registrar also promised that suggestions made at the discourse would be taken into account, and that discourse of this nature would be made a regular feature.
Prof. NS Jamir, Vice-chancellor In-charge, expressed happiness over the joint discourse involving the academic and administrative staff. Reminiscing about the difficulties faced during the formative years of Nagaland University, he pointed out that a lot of changes have taken place today due to the dedication and hard work of all concerned.
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