In an initiative to boost the spirit and endeavour of the principals of colleges in Barak Valley, the ERD Foundation of Guwahati organised a talk on the ‘Role of Principals in Capacity Building and Career Guidance’, which was delivered today by RM Pant, the newly-appointed Vice-Chancellor of Assam University, Silchar, at Khairun Nessa Begum Women’s College (KBWC), Badarpur, Karimganj.
More than 20 principals from colleges in Barak Valley along with heads of institutions and other organisational leaders participated in the conclave, which was held in collaboration with KBWC and was supported by the Vision 50 Academy and the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM).
Addressing the college principals, Pant said that enhancement of capacity and qualification of teachers should be a necessary focus of all colleges.
“Academic institutions have to be more relevant, dynamic and proactive in the fast-changing scenario. Their adaptability will ensure their survival and growth in future. The North East, which is trying hard to make its mark in the education map of the country, needs to avoid complacency with just quantity or number of institutions it has but will have to ensure good quality in its institutions. That only will enable them to create a place for themselves in the arena which is already crowded with established players,” he said.
Emphasising on capacity building, he said that principals should focus on grooming teachers so that they can deliver well. Principals should also connect with the parents and involve them in the overall development of students. He appealed to all the principals to take more responsibility as heads of institutions and urged for their cooperation for the betterment of the university as a whole.
Earlier, welcoming the chief guest and the participating college principals, USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque and chairman of ERDF said that USTM has a lot of expertise in different fields of education and the university wants to support the endeavours of all colleges for academic progress.
The talk was followed by an interactive session on the topic ‘Roadmap of Assam University, Silchar, for next five years’. The views and suggestions of the participating college principals were taken onboard for the purpose.
