Maksam Tayeng
PASIGHAT : In a landmark development for higher education in Arunachal Pradesh, noted educationist Dr Tayek Talom has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Apex Professional University (APU), Pasighat, becoming the first person from the state to hold the post since the university’s establishment 13 years ago.
Dr Talom officially assumed office on August 1 after taking the oath of allegiance administered by APU Chancellor Acharya Dhanwant Singh during a formal ceremony.
A distinguished academic administrator, Dr Talom previously served as Director of Higher and Technical Education in the Arunachal Pradesh Government. With decades of experience in higher education administration, institutional governance, policy implementation and academic leadership, he is widely regarded as an accomplished educationist.
Addressing the university community after assuming office, Dr Talom outlined his vision of developing APU into a student-centric institution committed to academic excellence, innovation, research, creativity, discipline, ethical leadership and enhanced employability.
He said the university would focus on strengthening research and innovation, promoting interdisciplinary learning, integrating emerging technologies into teaching, expanding collaborations with industry and academic institutions, enhancing student support services, and ensuring that higher education remains inclusive, accessible and responsive to the aspirations of students.
The university expressed confidence that Dr Talom’s leadership would further strengthen its reputation for quality professional education, research and innovation while producing globally competitive graduates. The university fraternity also extended its congratulations, expressing optimism that APU would achieve new milestones under his leadership.
Established under the Apex Professional University Act, 2013, APU is a University Grants Commission (UGC)-recognised state private university and a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and research programmes in disciplines including law, forensic sciences, education, liberal arts, management, technology, pharmacy, nursing, paramedical sciences, naturopathy, yogic science, architecture and planning. Its programmes are approved by statutory regulatory bodies, including the Bar Council of India (BCI), Council of Architecture (CoA), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council (APNC), wherever applicable.
