Mokokchung, 6 May (MTNews): The Internal Quality Assessment Cell (IQAC) and the Seminar Committee and Research & Development Cell of Fazl Ali College (FAC), Mokokchung, jointly organized a one-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on May 6 at the Conference Hall, FAC. The resource persons for the FDP were Prof. Dipak Sinha, Professor of Chemistry at NU, Prof. CR Deb, Professor of Botany at NU, and Prof. Somenath Bhattacharjee, Professor of Anthropology at NU, Lumami.
During the keynote address, Bendangsenla, IQAC Coordinator, emphasized the importance of research innovations, stating that the quality of an institution is measured by the contributions of the faculty. She highlighted the significance of continuously updating one’s knowledge and skills, noting that FDPs facilitate the sharing of expertise and experiences and help in staying updated with the latest policies and regulations.
In the first technical session, Prof. Dipak Sinha enriched the faculty with insights on “API Placement,” presenting various categories of placements and strategies for preparation at different levels. In the second session, Prof. Somenath Bhattacharjee discussed “Research Project Writing” with the Arts faculty, while Prof. CR Deb engaged the science faculty on the same topic. Prof. Bhattacharjee enlightened the faculty on various types of research, funding agencies, and guided them through the process of writing research proposals and submission procedures.
Dr I Wati Imchen, Principal of FAC, delivered the welcome address, followed by LS Vinod Kumar, Vice-Principal, who presented the vote of thanks. Kethosilou Meyase, HoD of the Department of Economics, provided brief feedback on behalf of the faculty during the valedictory session.