PASIGHAT : Arunachal Pradesh University’s (APU) Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) conducted an orientation programme for newly inducted guest faculty and teaching assistants on Tuesday on the theme “Campus Professionalism and Classroom Management.”
Addressing the gathering, APU Vice Chancellor (In-Charge) Dr Milorai Modi stressed the central role of the teaching-learning process and the contribution of teachers to social development. He urged faculty members to inspire students and adopt modern teaching methods to remain effective in a changing academic environment.
Describing the university as an “incubation centre for innovation and research”, Modi called upon the workforce to contribute towards achieving academic excellence.
University Registrar Narmi Darang welcomed the new faculty and highlighted the university’s achievements and areas requiring improvement during its first three years. He sought their cooperation in making the campus more vibrant and encouraged them to pursue academic activities for their professional growth. He also informed that 54 new departments are proposed to be added over the next decade.
IQAC Director and organising chairman Prof PC Jena outlined the objectives of the orientation programme, saying it was aimed at familiarising the new faculty with the university’s academic culture, quality benchmarks and expectations of classroom professionalism.
He stressed that sustained quality assurance depended on the commitment of every faculty member and expressed hope that the programme would facilitate the smooth integration of the new inductees into the university’s teaching-learning framework.
Controller of Examinations Dr Monshi Tayeng shared insights from his 25-year academic career, from his stint as guest faculty at Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat, to his present position at the state’s lone university. He urged the new faculty to strengthen the teaching-learning process by building healthy relationships with students, senior faculty and the administration. He also highlighted the relevance of the university’s Prospectus, APU Act 2023 and APU Ordinance 2023.
Dean of Student Welfare Dr Eli Doye emphasised the role of faculty beyond the classroom and urged them to remain approachable and sensitive to students’ concerns. He called for close coordination between the new faculty and the Student Welfare Office to address student needs and support their overall well-being.
Heads of departments, teaching faculty and newly inducted guest faculty and teaching assistants attended the programme.
