Union Minister of Human Resource Development (HRD) has released ‘Deeksharambh’, a University Grants Commission (UGC) Guide to Student Induction Programme.
About Deeksharambh :- It is a guide to Student Induction Programme which is prepared by University Grants Commission (UGC).
Objective:
- To help new students adjust and feel comfortable in new environment and to students build bonds with other students and faculty members
- Expose students to a sense of larger purpose and self-exploration
- Inculcate in them ethos and culture of institution
Key Features:
- Student Induction Programme (SIP) engages with new students as soon as they come into the institution i.e. even before regular classes start.
- At start of induction programme, the incumbents learn about institutional policies, processes, practices, culture and values, and their mentor groups are formed.
- Mentoring is one key component of SIP as it helps to develop an everlasting bonding of teacher and student.
Way Ahead :-
To spread awareness about Deeksharambh in Higher Education Institutions and its stakeholders, UGC will conduct Awareness Programmes and training programme for teachers in different regions of country.
About UGC :-
- It is a statutory body set up by Union government in accordance to UGC Act 1956. It is headquartered in New Delhi.
- It functions under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MoHRD).
- Mandate: It is charged with coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of higher (university) education.
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