SAMBA, Sep 8: The Student Welfare Committee and SCALE Committee of SPPND Government Degree College, Samba organised an Induction Programme for newly admitted students in two sessions with the aim of acquainting them with the academic environment, institutional facilities, examination procedures, student welfare initiatives and various developmental programmes of the Higher Education Department.
The programme was attended by the Principal, all Heads of Departments (HoDs), faculty members and members of the Student Welfare Committee and SCALE Committee, along with the newly admitted students.
The first session commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Seema Sharma, who warmly welcomed the new students and encouraged them to actively participate in academic, co-curricular and extracurricular activities of the college.
A detailed session on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was conducted by Dr. Varinder Pal Singh, who highlighted the salient features of NEP and its focus on multidisciplinary education, flexibility, skill development, experiential learning and holistic development of students.
Dr. Narinder Sharma apprised the students about SCALE and SIGMA, important initiatives of the Higher Education Department, J&K, to facilitate effective communication with the students and higher education institutions and to address the grievance of the students. He explained the significance of these initiatives and encouraged students to actively avail themselves of the opportunities provided under them.
Dr. Papinder briefed the students about the examination system, making them aware of examination-related procedures, academic requirements, guidelines and the importance of maintaining academic discipline.
A comprehensive PowerPoint presentation on SPPND Government Degree College Samba was delivered by Dr. Asha Singh, providing the newly admitted students with an overview of the college, its academic programmes, infrastructure, facilities, committees and various academic and extracurricular activities.
The session was effectively compèred by Dr. Shveata Gupta and concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Ranjodh Singh, who expressed gratitude to the Principal, HoDs, faculty members, committee members and students for their active participation and cooperation.
The second session commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Meenakshi Thakur, who motivated the newly admitted students to begin their college journey with enthusiasm, discipline and a commitment to academic excellence.
A special counselling session was conducted by the Principal, Dr. Nirlape Kour. She interacted with the students and provided valuable guidance on academic discipline, career planning, personal growth, responsible behaviour and the importance of making constructive use of their time and opportunities during college life. She encouraged students to remain focused and actively participate in the various initiatives of the institution.
An important sensitisation session on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) was conducted by Dr. Harjeet Sodhi. The students were sensitised about the importance of maintaining a safe, dignified, respectful and inclusive campus environment and were apprised of responsible conduct and institutional mechanisms for addressing concerns related to sexual harassment.
The induction programme provided the newly admitted students with comprehensive information about the academic framework, NEP 2020, SCALE and SIGMA initiatives, examination system, POSH guidelines, student welfare facilities and functioning of the college. The active participation of all HoDs and members of both the Student Welfare Committee and SCALE Committee reflected the collective commitment of the institution towards the welfare, orientation and holistic development of students.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. Mala Bhasin, who expressed gratitude to the Principal, HoDs, resource persons, faculty members, committee members and students for their valuable contribution to the successful conduct of the programme. The induction programme concluded on a positive note, equipping the newly admitted students with essential information and guidance and fostering a sense of belonging as they embarked upon their academic journey at SPPND Government Degree College, Samba.