DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 23 (MExN): The UGC-Academic Staff College and the Department of Chemistry, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong have jointly organized a Refresher Course for College and University Teachers which started from today, February 23 to March 15. The Inaugural Function held today in the Academic Staff College, North-Eastern Hill University and was presided over by Prof. B. Myrboh Head, Department of Chemistry, stated a press note issued by Director of UCG-Academic Staff College, NEHU.
The chief guest was Prof. A. N. Rai Vice-Chancellor of North-Eastern Hill University, while speaking on the occasion emphasized the need of direct interaction between the participant teachers and the faculty members of the department as it provides a unique opportunity in understanding the problems/difficulties in implementing the course curriculum/syllabi apart from the academic enrichment. This direct interaction is superior to the feedback that we receive from other channels.
Prof. Rakesh Mohan, Director UGC-Academic Staff College, North-Eastern Hill University emphasized in his speech the importance of Refresher Course in general for career advancement of the teachers, but most importantly he pointed out that after attending this course, whatever updates in their professional knowledge they receive, should be passed on to their students at their respective work places.
While speaking on the occasion as Chairperson Prof. B. Myrboh informed that year 2011 is being celebrated as International Year of Chemistry with the Theme: “Chemistry–OUR LIFE, OUR FUTURE”. This is to celebrate the achievement of chemistry and its contribution to the well being of human kind and to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Madame Marie Curie getting Noble Prize and the foundation of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).
The chief guest was Prof. A. N. Rai Vice-Chancellor of North-Eastern Hill University, while speaking on the occasion emphasized the need of direct interaction between the participant teachers and the faculty members of the department as it provides a unique opportunity in understanding the problems/difficulties in implementing the course curriculum/syllabi apart from the academic enrichment. This direct interaction is superior to the feedback that we receive from other channels.
Prof. Rakesh Mohan, Director UGC-Academic Staff College, North-Eastern Hill University emphasized in his speech the importance of Refresher Course in general for career advancement of the teachers, but most importantly he pointed out that after attending this course, whatever updates in their professional knowledge they receive, should be passed on to their students at their respective work places.
While speaking on the occasion as Chairperson Prof. B. Myrboh informed that year 2011 is being celebrated as International Year of Chemistry with the Theme: “Chemistry–OUR LIFE, OUR FUTURE”. This is to celebrate the achievement of chemistry and its contribution to the well being of human kind and to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Madame Marie Curie getting Noble Prize and the foundation of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).