Nagaland University (NU) organized a one-day “discourse on the university’s functioning” on November 29 at the headquarters conference hall.
In a press note by PRO Peter Ki, the discourse was attended by vice-chancellor in-charge prof. N.S. Jamir, statutory officers, deans, heads of departments and controlling officers of sections based in Lumami.
In his introductory note, registrar prof. T. Lanusosang outlined the purpose of the discourse. He stated that it was a continuation of an earlier discourse held on October 18, attended only by statutory officers and controlling officers of the different sections and cells. He further 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 a lively 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.
Finance officer prof. M.K. Sinha, asserted that “to improve the functioning of the University, evaluation and innovative ideas are required”. He referred to 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 leads to standard outputs. He also emphasized that targets should be to derive optimum output from the given resources.
Prof. N.S. Jamir, expressed contentment over the joint discourse involving the academic and administrative staffs. Reminiscing about the difficulties faced during the formative years of NU, he pointed out that a lot of changes have taken place due to the dedication and hard work of all concerned. He also invited the members to provide constructive criticisms for the betterment of the University.
Prof. T. Lanusosang also assured that suggestions made during the discourse would be taken into account, and that discourse of this nature would be made a regular feature.