ICFAI Group...... 4

The ICFAI Universities...... 5

From the Vice Chancellor’s Desk ...... 6

The Visitor ...... 7

The Chancellor...... 7

1. Introduction...... 8

2. Vision and Mission...... 8

3. Governance...... 8

4. Contribution of the University...... 8

5. Accreditation...... 8

6. Membership...... 8

7. Organizational Chart ...... 9

8. Officers and Authorities of the University...... 10

9. Infrastructure...... 11

Academic Complex...... 11

Library Facilities...... 11

Lab Facilities...... 11

Other Infrastructure...... 11

10. Faculties and Programs...... 12

11. Faculty Resources and Support Staff ...... 15

Faculty Details of the University...... 15

Adjunct Faculty Details...... 15

Non-Teaching Staff Details of the University...... 16

12. Faculty Activities...... 17

C ont e nts Publications...... 17

Seminar Presentations...... 17

Seminars/Workshops/Faculty Development Programs Attended...... 17

13. Student Activities...... 19

14. University Activities...... 20

15. Community Activities...... 21

16. Press Clippings...... 22 The ICFAI Group Pioneering Professional education for over 30 years.

ICFAI was established in 1984 as a not-for-profit sustainability, agricultural economics, health policy, society with the broad objective of empowering financial economics, banking, intellectual property citizens through world class quality education. rights etc. There have been path-breaking research The Institute announced its arrival into the Indian and good quality publications in these areas. education fora by launching a high end, innovative Flexible and tech enabled learning also plays an professional program in financial analysis in 1985. important role in ICFAI’s teaching methodology. The The Program was first-of-its-kind in India, aimed at delivery takes place with the use of hi-tech learning equipping students and working professionals with management system at campus programs and cutting-edge knowledge in contemporary areas of content delivery for distance learning through online finance. Since its establishment, ICFAI Group has medium. made a significant mark in the Indian educational field with a pan-Indian network and presence. ICFAI Group practices the value of academic integrity at all levels. As a policy, admissions are purely based Innovation has been the mainstay of ICFAI Group on merit and there is nothing like capitation fee with innovation prevalent in its programs and even et al. The fee payable is published in the application its culture. Subsequently, there was a big leap when material and that remains unchanged. ICFAI Group started its chain of business schools (IBS) across India in 1995 to offer management program. The ICFAI Group’s culture of teaching and learning Since its inception, IBS has been consistently ranked supports and fosters intellectual and personality among the top ranked B-Schools of India providing development among its graduating students. They excellent academic delivery and infrastructure to its carry an attitude of ownership of their work. ICFAI students and transforming them into leaders for the Group strives to make the students - DOERS. The future. programs are designed such that the students & professionals graduating from the institution have Another example that is a testimony to the culture the ability to take risks, make decisions and own the of innovation is the introduction of Case Study work. ICFAI Group strongly believes in developing methodology at IBS. The Case Research Center at an ‘entrepreneurial mindset’ among its graduating IBS has become a center of excellence and has won students. several accolades across the world. At ICFAI, students inculcate research and analytical ICFAI Group has 2 Strategic Institutional Units, the orientation due to its institutional strength and ICFAI Universities and the ICFAI Business Schools. support for the research and development activities. In all the programs offered across these units, the Holistically, the student undergoes a transformative emphasis is on adherence to academic rigor and change. differentiated curriculum that bridges the industry- academia gap. The alumni of ICFAI Group are working in renowned companies world-wide. Collectively, ICFAI Group ICFAI Group focuses on learning rather than alumni contribute significantly to the growth story of instruction. In addition, the institute is engaged in India. important areas of research covering environmental

Awards won by The ICFAI Group

4 The ICFAI University, - Annual Report - 2016-17 The ICFAI Universities ICFAI has established 11 Universities across India. The ICFAI Universities are located at Hyderabad [The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), which is a Deemed University], Dehradun, Himachal Pradesh (Baddi), Jaipur, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Raipur, Sikkim and Tripura.

The ICFAI University, Meghalaya

The ICFAI University, IFHE, Dehradun Hyderabad

The ICFAI University, The ICFAI University, Jaipur Himachal Pradesh (Baddi)

The ICFAI University, Nagaland The ICFAI University, Raipur

The ICFAI University, The ICFAI University, Tripura Jharkhand

The ICFAI University, Sikkim The ICFAI University, Mizoram

The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Annual Report - 2016-17 5 From the “ “ Vice Chancellor’s Desk The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Meghalaya Annual Report 2016-17 His Excellency, The Governor of Meghalaya, I am honoured to present the Eleventh Annual Report of The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Meghalaya for the year 2016-17. In compliance with Section 44 of The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Meghalaya Act 2005, [Meghalaya Act No 12 of 2005], a report on the academic operations and activities for the period 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017 is hereby enclosed. With a sense of great pride, I can state that the University is operating from its own permanent campus at Tura. With the completion of the first academic-cum- administrative building, we are making endeavors to construct additional academic blocks as and when funds permit. This academic period witnessed a considerable increase of the students’ strength at Tura Campus as compared with the preceding years, while campus is sustaining its enrollment. The University endeavors to revitalize and improve the quality of teaching mechanisms thereby ensuring a holistic academic development. The University strengthens its academia-industry interface through Summer Projects and Internships, wherein the companies benefit from the talent of our students and the latter benefit from the real world experience the companies give them. These industry interfaced relationships also result in successive job placements of the students. The University is Accredited Training Partner for GST by National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN), an Apex Institution of Government of India for capacity building in the field of Indirect Taxes. Catering to the needs of a section of the student community, during this Academic Year, the University started new programs namely: the Bachelor of Arts in English (Hons), Political Science (Hons) and Education (Hons) and the Bachelor of Commerce. The University acknowledges with gratitude the assistance and support given by the Government of Meghalaya towards the functioning and development of the University. The University through its Faculty, Staff and Students strive to be a testimony to what a community of smart, spirited, industrious and diligent individuals can accomplish. The ongoing journey of progress and development is an outcome of the dedication and team work of everyone connected to it, the Sponsors, the Members of the Statutory Boards, Faculty, Staff, students and well-wishers. The University will continue to be the Spring of Knowledge to our people, our state and our nation. The enclosed report expatiates on the Academic, Student and Faculty Development activities as well as the Infrastructure for the year 2016-17.

Dr (Miss) Alicia Gatphoh Vice Chancellor

6 The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Annual Report - 2016-17 The Visitor

Hon’ble Shri V. Shanmuganathan Hon’ble Shri Banwarilal Purohit Governor of Meghalaya Incharge Governor of Meghalaya (Relinquished Office on 27th January 2017) (Assumed Office on 27th January 2017)

The Chancellor

Prof. Subhash Sarnikar Col. (Dr.) V. R. K. Prasad Relinquished Office on 28th March 2017 Assumed Office on 31st March 2017

The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Annual Report - 2016-17 7 1. Introduction The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Meghalaya was established under the provisions of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Act, 2005 (Meghalaya Act No. 12 of 2005) vide Notification No. EDN. 262/2004/124 dated 22.02.2006 of the Government of Meghalaya. The University is sponsored by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India, a not-for-profit Educational Society established in 1984 under the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Public Societies Registration Act, 1350F (Act of 1350F). • Headquarters and Campuses: The Headquarters of the University is at Tura, Meghalaya. The University believes in creating and disseminating knowledge and skills in core and frontier areas through innovative educational programs, research, consulting and publishing and developing a cadre of professionals with a high level of competence and deep sense of ethics and commitment to the code of professional conduct. • Website: www.iumeghalaya.edu.in • Finances: As per the provisions of the Act, the University is a self-financing University supported by the Sponsor Society. • RTI Act 2005: The University has provisions of the Right to Information Act 2005. The University has implemented the policy on Prohibiting Discrimination and Sexual Harassment. The University has also implemented the policy on Prevention of Ragging. • Amendments to Act/Statutes/Rules, if any, received during the year 2016-2017: Nil. 2. Vision & Mission Vision: Merit with Ethics: To be a top ranking private University of choice for students, staff and corporates, recognized for excellence in Higher Education and Research especially relevant to social needs. Mission: Learning for Leadership: The mission of the University is to offer world class, innovative, career- oriented professional postgraduate and undergraduate programs through inclusive technology-aided pedagogies to equip students with the requisite professional and life skills as well as social sensitivity and high sense of ethics. The University strives to create an intellectually stimulating environment for research, particularly into areas bearing on the socio-economic and cultural development of the state and the nation. 3. Governance The ICFAI University, Meghalaya is a professionally managed University. All the statutory bodies are constituted in accordance with the Act, Statutes and Rules of the University. Meetings are regularly held to review the operations of the University. Issues pertaining to institutional development, long-term strategies, programs to be developed, academics, human resources, staff recruitment, training and development, and financial matters are discussed at these meetings. Appropriate decisions are taken and guidelines are given for implementation with the objective of achieving academic excellence. 4. Contribution of the University The ICFAI University, Meghalaya has been making ardent steps towards contributing to a holistic development of its stakeholders, who are its students. Thus, the University strives at • Providing quality higher education • State-of-the-art campus with the requisite infrastructure • Employment generation • Contributing to Socio-economic development • Assisting the development of service sector through manpower training • Close Industry interface 5. Accreditation The ICFAI University, Meghalaya is empowered by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to award degrees under Section 22 of the UGC Act 1956. 6. Membership The ICFAI University, Meghalaya is an active member of the: • Association of the Indian Universities (AIU).

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The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Annual Report - 2016-17 9 8. Officers and Authorities of the University Officers of the University Chancellor : Prof. Subhash Sarnikar (Till 28th March 2017) Col. (Dr.) V. R. K. Prasad (From 31st March 2017) Vice Chancellor : Dr. (Ms.) Alicia Gatphoh Registrar (Officiating) : Dr. (Mrs.) Indrani B. Bhuyan Dean : Mrs. Viola S. Sangma Finance Officer : Mr. M. V. S. Sarma Authorities of University I Board of Governors Prof. Subhash Sarnikar Chancellor (Till March 28, 2017) Col. (Dr.) V R K Prasad Chancellor (From March 31, 2017) Dr. Alicia Gatphoh Vice Chancellor Dr. Kolakaluri Enoch Dr. T R K Rao Dr. C P Alexander Mr. C P Gotmare Director, Higher & Technical Education, Government Members of Meghalaya Smt. T Lyngdoh (Retd.) Deputy Director of Higher & Technical Education Dr. (Mrs.) D. Laloo II Board of Management Dr. Alicia Gatphoh Vice Chancellor Dr. Indrani B Bhuyan Registrar Mr. R Prasad Mr. K Sudhakar Rao Mr. Biplab Halder Prof. S V Seshaiah Prof. S C Sharma Members Mr. C P Gotmare, Director, Higher & Technical Education, Government of Meghalaya Prof. L S Gassah III Academic Council Dr. (Ms.) Alicia Gatphoh Vice Chancellor Dr. (Mrs.) Indrani B. Bhuyan Registrar (Officiating) Mrs. Viola S. Sangma Dean Mr. M. V. S. Sarma Finance Officer Dr. Meenaxi Dhariwal Nominee, Chancellor Dr. C. M. Chitale Nominee, Chancellor Dr. Ashok Joshi Nominee, Chancellor Col. (Dr.) V. R. K. Prasad Member Prof. G. Singaiah Member IV Finance Committee Dr. (Ms.) Alicia Gatphoh Vice Chancellor Dr. (Mrs.) Indrani B. Bhuyan Registrar (Officiating) Mr. M. V. S. Sarma Finance Officer Mrs. Ratna Bhanu Nominee of the Sponsor

10 The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Annual Report - 2016-17 9. Infrastructure The University is endowed with excellent facilities The following are available in the University required for creating a congenial academic Library: atmosphere. State-of-the-art infrastructure is Books 12,107 available at the ICFAI University, Meghalaya Journals 42 to meet the requirements of the programs conducted. Magazines 1,307 Newspapers 08 A. Academic Complex: CD/DVD 112 The University Campus at Tura spreads across 13.5 acres of land. The Academic and C. Lab Facilities: Administrative building stands on a built up area of Computer Lab:The computer lab is equipped 40,156 sq.ft. It has state-of-the-art infrastructure with latest Intel-based computing facility at both with all amenities required for imparting quality the Campuses. The computers are connected education. through Local Area Network (LAN) in hybrid The Shillong Campus is housed in a rented fashion with enough internet bandwidth for building at Dhankheti, in the hub of the city. It has general use, especially for online training, similar amenities as the Campus at Tura. Shillong research, video conferencing etc. being the educational hub for North East, the Hospitality lab: The hospitality lab is equipped University is on the lookout for a suitable site in with items which are required for Food and and around Shillong. Beverage Services, Housekeeping and Front Both the Campuses have well-stocked libraries Office training for the students to help them in augmented with periodicals and ICFAI journals. getting a practical training to cater to their needs. The Campuses are also well-equipped with Other Infrastructure Computer labs. • Health Centre: First Aid facilities are Following are the facilities at the University available. Campus: • Placement Cell: The Placement Cell Description No’s Area in Sq. ft comprising of the Faculty Mentors looks after Classrooms 16 10,000 the Placements and the Summer Internship Administration Room 1 2,335 Programs of the Students. Halls 2 1,880 Faculty Rooms 2 4,830 • Internship Cell: The Internship Cell of the Library 1 2,415 University, headed by the Faculty Members, Computer centre 1 1,300 takes care of the Internship that is undertaken Other utilities (toilets etc.) 14,950 by the students as part of their curriculum Total 37,710 and Industry interface of the University. B. Library Facilities: • Recreational Facilities: Indoor recreational The University has a well stocked library. facilities are available for students. Students have access to the finest collection of contemporary books and journals which supplement the prescribed reference books and text books, providing students an opportunity to gain significant appreciation of Management and IT subjects, going well beyond the classroom based program. The library is augmented with books, periodicals, journals, magazines and other publications on a regular basis.

The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Annual Report - 2016-17 11 10. Faculties and Programs The University has three Faculties under which industry, which is one of the fastest growing four Postgraduate Programs, one Integrated industries in the world. The program equips the Program, and nine Undergraduate Programs are students with entrepreneurship skills in the field offered. The details of the Faculties and Programs of tourism administration. Students who have offered by the University are given below: graduated in any discipline from a recognized Year of University with an aggregate of 45% marks and Program Duration Commence above are eligible to apply for the Program. ment M.Com Program: The Master of Commerce Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) (M.Com) Program is a postgraduate program MBA 2 Years 2007 covering areas on accounting, management, MTTM 2 Years 2014 banking and economics related courses. The M.Com 2 Years 2015 uniqueness of this program is that, it allies with BBA 3 Years 2007 other Management courses making the student BHTM 3 Years 2008 with this M.Com degree a multi-tasker. Students BTTM 4 Years 2015 B.Com 3 Years 2016 who have graduated in Commerce, Economics B.A. (Economics) 3 Years 2014 (Hons.) and Business Management from a Faculty of Humanities and Social Science recognized University with an aggregate of 45% (FHSS) marks and above are eligible to apply for the B.A. Hons (Education) 3 Years 2016 Program. B.A. Hons (English) 3 Years 2016 MCA Program: The Master of Computer B.A. Hons (Pol Sc) 3 Years 2016 Applications (MCA) program is based on Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) contemporary curriculum and cutting edge MCA 3 Years 2014 pedagogy thereby equipping the students with I-MCA 5 Years 2015 up-to-date technical and IT skills required in BCA 3 Years 2008 public and private sectors. Students who have Selection and Admission Process graduated in any discipline from a recognized Selection of applicants into respective programs University with an aggregate of 45% marks is made through screening of applications and and above with Mathematics at 10+2 level are personal interviews. eligible to apply for the Program. Postgraduate Programs I-MCA Program: The Integrated Master of Computer Applications (IMCA) program aims to MBA Program: The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides the deliver a comprehensive study of the Bachelor of students with the knowledge, skills and strategic Computer Applications and Master of Computer perspectives essential to business leadership and Applications as one integrated program saving managerial career. The curriculum is designed a student one year in attaining a Postgraduate to provide a portfolio of strong functional skills degree. The knowledge and skills required and the ability to adapt and integrate these are planning; designing and building Complex skills in different management settings. Students Application Software etc., which are highly valued who have graduated in any discipline from a in all industry sectors including business, health, recognized University with an aggregate of 45% education and arts. The basic aim of the course is marks and above are eligible to apply for the to provide to the country a steady stream of the same. necessary knowledge, skills and foundation for acquiring a wide range of rewarding careers into MTTM Program: This program initially was the rapidly expanding world of the Computer known as the Master in Tourism Administration Science and Information Technology. Students (MTA). However, in compliance with UGC who have passed 10+2 with aggregate 40% and directive, the program is renamed as Master above marks (any discipline) can apply for this in Travel and Tourism Management (MTTM). program. Final year students awaiting results are The MTTM program prepares students for also eligible to apply. managerial positions as required by the tourism

12 The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Annual Report - 2016-17 Undergraduate Programs deliver skills and strategies for learning, from the BBA Program: The Bachelor of Business sociological to the philosophical and psychological Administration (BBA) program imparts an in- pillars of education. This program is prepared in depth knowledge and broad understanding of a way to understand how we learn, what we functional areas of Management. The program learn, and how we transform that learning into focuses on various areas of management and action. The range of issues in education is vast. prepares the students for a professional career Hence, it will provide opportunities to explore in management and prepares them for pursuing topics with an in depth analysis. B.A. Education MBA after graduation. (Hons) will give access to a wide range of learning experiences to hone the abilities and enable one BHTM Program: Students of the Bachelor to engage positively in any context. of Hospitality & Tourism Management (BHTM) BA English (Hons) Program: The Bachelor program are gradually being phased out in of Arts English (Hons) program is designed compliance with the UGC directives, dated to prepare the students to understand and July, 2014. This program is bifurcated into two appreciate the English language and literature programs: Bachelor of Hotel Management and thoroughly and at the same time effectively use Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management. the language to enhance their Speaking, Listening, BTTM Program: The Bachelor of Travel and Reading and Writing skills. The program seeks Tourism Management (BTTM) program prepares to offer the students a plethora of diverse the students for managerial positions required topics covering almost each and every aspect by the tourism industry. The program envisages of English language and literature. This will give the students as entrepreneurs who want to start a unique opportunity to the students to have a their business in the field of tourism and /or in theoretical, philosophical and analytical view of hospitality sectors. English language and literature. B.Com Program: Commerce is the corner BA Political Science (Hons) Program: stone of the individual, the national and the global The Bachelor of Arts Political Science (Hons) life, without which no economic activity can take attempts to study and understand world events, place. The Bachelor of Commerce Program of their background, and the how’s and why’s of the University opens a wide range of area for the decisions being made that affect the people in students who want to make a mark for themselves totality. The program is designed to explain and in the public and private sectors. The program understand the political system and politics from will help them to gain sufficient knowledge and local to global levels. Importantly, graduates skills in the field of economics and management of Political Science (Hons) are prepared for which are the core essentials of the commercial careers in government sectors, in international world. organizations such as the UNO, business, law, BA Eco. (Hons) Program: The Bachelor journalism, psychology to name a few. of Arts Economics (Hons) aims to meet the BCA Program: Bachelor of Computer requirements of the dynamic world and equip Applications (BCA) program provides a sound students with the requisite knowledge giving academic base in computer skills and applications them an edge in the current scenario and open from which an advanced career in computer up avenues to pursue varied career options. With applications can be developed. The students get this in mind, the core courses of Economics are a good conceptual grounding in computer usage supplemented by Management related courses. and its practical business applications. BA Education (Hons) Program: The Bachelor Eligibility for Undergraduate Programs: of Arts Education (Hons) program is designed to Students who have passed 10+2 in any stream prepare the students to understand, learn and from a recognized Board with an aggregate of practically apply the basic tenets of Education 40% marks and above are eligible to apply for as a discipline of study. The program will help the Programs.

The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Annual Report - 2016-17 13 Student Strength Postgraduate Programs (FMS) Students on Roll - Academic Year 2016-17 Program Batch 2015-17 Batch 2016-18 Total MBA 05 11 16 MTTM 06 07 13 M.Com. 15 29 44 TOTAL 26 47 73 Postgraduate Programs (FST) Students on Roll - Academic Year 2016-17 Program Batch 2014-17 Batch 2015-18 Batch 2016-19 Batch 2015-20 Total MCA 03 02 03 - 08 I-MCA - - - 01 01 TOTAL 03 02 03 01 09 Undergraduate Programs (FMS) Students on Roll - Academic Year 2016-17 Program Batch 2014-17 Batch 2015-18 Batch 2016-19 Total BBA 38 62 52 152 BHTM 14 - - 14 BTTM - 12 22 34 B.Com. - - 14 14 B.A. (Eco) - 04 03 07 TOTAL 52 78 91 221 Undergraduate Programs (FHSS) Students on Roll - Academic Year 2016-17 Program Batch 2016-19 B.A. (Edu.) 13 B.A. (Eng.) 19 B.A. (Pol. Sc.) 27 TOTAL 59 Undergraduate Programs (FST) Students on Roll - Academic Year 2016-17 Program Batch 2014-17 Batch 2015-18 Batch 2016-19 Total BCA 28 48 63 139 Graduating Students in 2016 Program Number of Students Graduated MBA 09 MTTM 04 BBA 36 BHTM 15 BCA 11 TOTAL 75 Placements of the University Number of Students Program Batch Opted for Placement Placed Opted for Higher Studies MBA 2014-16 09 07 - MTTM 2014-16 04 03 - BBA 2013-16 11 08 22 BHTM 2013-16 05 05 09 BCA 2013-16 - - 09

14 The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Annual Report - 2016-17 11. Faculty Resources and Support Staff Faculty of the University

Experience Name Designation Qualifications in Years Mr. Lurshai Lyngwa Campus Head PGD-SEDMA-JMC, NET 12 Dr. Indrani B. Bhuyan Lecturer M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., NET 26 Ms. Arunima Bayan Junior Faculty Member M.A., PGDHRM, Diploma in 16 Sustainable Enterprise and Retail Management, Ph.D. (Pursuing) Ms. Lopa Mudra Gogoi Junior Faculty Member PGDRM 13 Mr. Sudam Chetry Faculty Associate M.Sc. (IT and E-Com) 16 Mr. Deikimarkor Wahlang Faculty Associate MA 16 Mr. Dewan Hafizur Rahman Raufy Faculty Associate MCM (IT) 14 Mr. Surajit Sen Faculty Associate M.A., M.Phil., PGDTA, DCE, CES, 14 Ph.D. (Pursuing) Mr. Md. Shonahar Ali Faculty Associate M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D. (Pursuing) 13 Ms. Banriline Kharjana Faculty Associate PGDBM 10 Ms. Reveka Sultana Faculty Associate M.Com., PDBF, Diploma in Industrial 9 Accounting Ms. Ranitha D. Shira Faculty Associate MBA, NET, Ph.D. (Pursuing) 8 Ms. Mercy D. Sangma Faculty Associate MTA 6 Mr. Biplab Sen Faculty Associate MTM 6 Mr. John K. Majaw Faculty Associate MBA, NET 5 Mrs. Brenda D. Marak Faculty Associate MBA, Ph.D. (Pursuing) 4 Mr. Mewanshwa Nongrum Faculty Associate MBA 4 Ms. Mardaka G. Shullai Faculty Associate MCA 4 Ms. Apsara Marwein Faculty Associate MTA 3 Ms. Yadaphica War Faculty Associate MCA 3 Mr. Richieson Warjri Faculty Associate MBA-HM 3 Ms. Chompaboti Hajong Faculty Associate MBA 3 Ms. Stacy D. Sangma Faculty Associate MA, B.Ed. 1

Adjunct Faculty Details

Name Qualifications Name Qualifications Ms. Jyotirmoy Roy MBA Ms. Indrani Sarma MBA Ms. Moushumi Saha M.Com Ms. Saphronia Mawniuh LLM, Ph.D. (Pursuing) Ms. Nijora Saikia Marak MA (Eng) Ms. Shiningstar M.A. (Eco) Ms. Aemika Dellis Iawim MA (Edu), NET Nongsteng Ms. Rita Deb MA (Pol. Science) Ms. Syeeda Zeenat MCA Ms. Ankit Agarwal MBA Marshudullah Ms. Avatea Tengteng G. MBA Ms. Arifa Passah MCA Momin Mr. Remmy Aron MCA Ms. Bijime R. Marak MA (Eng.) Ph.D. Khongmih (Pursuing Ms. Sumita Rajkumari M.A. (Edu) Mr. Dhananjay Narjary MBA, Ph.D. (Pursuing) Sinha Mr. Sumit Dey MCA Ms. Lapdianghun M.A. (Eco) Mr. Wisely G. Momin MA (Pol. Scicence) Sahshong Ms. Yankitina Goldiva D. MA (Eng.) Ms. Deitilang Syiem M.Sc. (Maths) Sangma Dr. S. L. Marbanaiang M.Sc. (Maths), Ph.D. Mr. Avijit Debnath MCA Mr. Andreas Treki M.A. (Eng), Mr. Sangyal Lama Tamang M.Tech. Dohtdong Ph.D. (Pursuing), NET Dr. Roshmi Das M.Com, Ph.D. Ms. Pooja Jain M.Com

The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Annual Report - 2016-17 15 Non-Teaching Staff of the University Experience Name Designation Qualifications in Years Mr. M. V. S. Sarma Finance Officer B.Com. ICWA Inter 20 Mr. Subhajit Sen Gupta Accounts Officer M.Com., Industrial Accounts 18 Mr. Daniel Marak Accountant B.Com. 6 Mr. Buddhadev Prasad Administrative Officer B.Sc. 11 Mr. Amit Rai Administrative Officer M.A. 11 Ms. Ruby Mary Nongkhlaw Senior Development Officer B.A., B.Ed. 22 Mr. Muktadul Hussain Development Officer BBA 6 Ms. WankorlinMawthoh Assistant Librarian M.Li.S. 12 Ms. Bawan P. Ryntathiang Student Counsellor B.A. 8 Mr. Pardi Marak Administrative Assistant B.A. 12 Ms. J. S. Marbaniang Administrative Assistant MBA 3 Mr. Babulal Prasad Library Assistant BBA 4 Ms. C. G. Momin Marketing Officer MBA 3 Mr. Sharan Pradhan Development Officer MBA 4

Dignitaries who visited the University Mr. Zenith M Sangma Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, Taxation, Excise and Housing Departments, Govt. of Meghalaya. Dr. (Mrs ) M Ampareen Lyngdoh Minister of PWD (Building), Information & Public Relations, Information Technology and Labour Departments, Govt. of Meghalaya. Dr. Jemino Mawthoh Member of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. Mr. Rophul S Marak Parliamentary Secretary, Govt. of Meghalaya. Mr. Noverfield R Marak Parliamentary Secretary, Govt. of Meghalaya. Mr. Ashahel D. Shira Parliamentary Secretary, Govt. of Meghalaya Mr. Pravin Bakshi Deputy Commissioner, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

16 The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Annual Report - 2016-17 12. Faculty Activities Publications Name of the Faculty Title of the Article Name of Journal/Book Publication Member Mr. Surajit Sen Understanding Classroom Classroom Management: Published by: Purbayon Behaviour: A Teacher- Theory and Practice Publication, Guwahati Taught Perspective ISBN: 978-81-92955-29-2 Date: October, 2016 Ms. Arunima Bayan Corporate Social Imperatives on Corporate Published by: SIESCOM Responsibility: Social Responsibility ISBN: 978-81-925361-4-9 Imperatives For Business Date: Feb. 2017 Success Seminar Presentations Name of Name of the the Faculty Title of the Paper Presented Conference / Seminar / Venue Date Member Workshop Ms. Arunima 1.Cross Border trade Dynamics International Seminar on: Assam 8th & 9th Bayan for Indo- Bangladesh through Economic Dependence University, Nov. 2016 the Land Custom Stations of of North east India and its Silchar, Assam Meghalaya Bordering Nations 2.Corporate Social National Research SIES College of 4th Feb. Responsibility: Imperatives For Conference on: Management 2017 Business Success Imperatives on Corporate Studies, Social Responsibility Mumbai Mr. Surajit Sen Language, Culture and Mother National Conference NERIE-NCERT, 23rd & 24th Tongue Influence: Their impact on: Quality Education in Umiam Feb. 2017 on Communication the Present Educational Scenario Ms. Brenda D. Factors that influence academic Seminar on: Transforming NIRDPR- 8th & 9th Marak performance of students: An Rural Areas in North East NECR, Mar 2017 outlook in the Blocks of West India: Vision for Future Guwahati Garo Hills, Meghalaya Seminars/Workshops/Faculty Development Programs Attended Name of Name of the Conference / Seminar the Faculty Venue Date / Workshop Member Mr. Biplab Seb International Conference on: Department of Tourism and Hotel 17th & 18th Advancements in Tourism and Management, NEHU, Shillong May 2016 Hospitality Marketing Ms. Arunima National Workshop on: Research Department of Management, 24th May Bayan Methodology Course in Social Science NEHU, Tura to 2nd June for Ph.D. Students 2016 Mr. Surajit Sen International Seminar on: Border Women’s College, Shillong 21st & 22nd Trade in North East India: A Politico- Oct.2016 Economic Perspective Ms. Yadaphica Regional Workshop on: Good National Human Rights 3rd & 4th War Governance, Development and Human Commission, Shillong Nov. 2016 Rights Mr. John K. Regional Workshop on: Good National Human Rights 3rd & 4th Majaw Governance, Development and Human Commission, Shillong Nov. 2016 Rights

The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Annual Report - 2016-17 17 Mr. National Workshop on:Managing Shillong College, Shillong 9th& 10th Deikimarkor Yourself and Leading Others Nov. 2016 Wahlang Mr. Mewanshwa Managing Yourself and Leading Others Shillong College, Shillong 9th & 10th Nongrum Nov.2016 Ms. Brenda D. Faculty Development Program Department of Management, 22nd Feb. Marak North Eastern Hill University, to 24th Mar Tura Campus 2017 Workshop on: Application of Statistics Department of Management, 20th to 24th in Social Science North Eastern Hill University, Mar 2017 Tura Campus Ms. Ranitha D Workshop on: Application of Statistics Department of Management, 20th to 24th Shira in Social Science North Eastern Hill University, Mar 2017 Tura Campus Ms. Arunima Workshop on: Application of Statistics Department of Management, 20th to 24th Bayan in Social Science North Eastern Hill University, Mar 2017 Tura Campus Mr. Md. Workshop on: Application of Statistics Department of Management, 20th to 24th Shonahar Ali in Social Science North Eastern Hill University, Mar 2017 Tura Campus Workshop on: Modern Ecological and Department of Management, 30th & 31st Agricultural Practices with Statistical North Eastern Hill University, Mar 2017 Methodologies and R Software Tura Campus Ms. Apsara Regional Seminar on: Challenges and IHM, Shillong 28th to 30th Marwein Remedies in Tourism Marketing for Mar 2017 Tourist Destinations of Meghalaya

18 The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Annual Report - 2016-17 13. Student Activities The Students of the Tourism Department of the University, visited the Monolith festival at Mawphlang, organized and hosted by the Autonomous District Council of Khasi Hills on 1st April, 2016 to display the rich culture of the Khasis. Local cuisines, artistry and handicrafts were exhibited. In a word, the students were enlightened on the above areas. To fill the gap of limited industrial exposure in the State, the final year students of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs were taken on an industrial Tour to New Delhi and Haryana in the month of March 2017. Short industrial visits within the State and to the adjoining states were regularly conducted. Essay writing and Painting competitions were held to celebrate the National Voters’ Day on January 25, 2017 with an objective to impress upon the students the significance of our country’s democracy by encouraging them to enrol themselves as voters of the country and exercising their right to vote.

The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Annual Report - 2016-17 19 14. University Activities Highlights of the Year A Football Tournament was organized at the Shillong Campus between 21st May - 4th June 2016, The ICFAI Food Festival 2016 held on 23rd where 32 teams from all over Meghalaya participated. September 2016 with the tag line “Delight your taste buds” was organised by the Department of Travel and • Dr. (Mrs) A Lyngdoh, Minister of Urban Affairs was Tourism, Tura Campus. the Chief Guest during the Opening Ceremony and Mr. A War, MDC, Member of KHADC was the Mr. Zenith M. Sangma, Minister of Sports and Youth Chief Guest during the Closing Ceremony. Affairs, was the Hon’ble Chief Guest, Mr. Ashahel D. Shira, Parliamentary Secretary, was Guest of Honour, • University co-sponsored the ‘LaTomatina Festival’, Mr. Pravin Bakshi, the Deputy Commissioner of West held at Water Sports Complex (Orchid Lake Garo Hills district, as our special invitee and other Resort), Umiam, on May 21, 2016 where the dignitaries including principals and head masters of organizers of the Festival aimed to showcase the colleges and higher secondary schools attended the musical talent of the youth. same.

Observing World Environment Day: On June 4, 2016, the students and staff of the Shillong campus together with the other educational institutions within This festival with food as its centrepiece, aims to the adjoining areas, conducted a cleanliness drive beckon the people of Tura to experience a cultural to clear the debris alongside the stream next to the fusion as we inspire all the amateurs and professionals campus. The cleanliness drive was organized by the alike to exploit their culinary skills and use this platform youth wing of the Malki under the leadership of the to exhibit their talent in five different categories – Minister of Urban Affairs, Dr (Mrs) M Ampareen Indigenous food, Indian cuisine, Confectionery (cake), Lyngdoh. Salad dressing and Vegetable carving. This event aims Super 5 Challenge: Having conducted the first ever to promote local cuisines and delicacies as one of the Super 5 Challenge (5 a side Football Tournament) at ingredients for promotion of tourism in the Garo Hills Tura, the University in collaboration with the Office region. The Travel and Tourism Department of the of the Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills and University wants to mould the students and youth into District Sports Office of South Garo Hills District, held tourism professionals to compete in this contemporary the Second Super 5 Challenge at Baghmara from June era. 14-16, 2016. A total of 42 participants took part in the various Mr Rophul R Marak, Parliamentary Secretary, was the competitions and were judged by some of the town’s Chief Guest of the day of the Final Match.The Second well known gourmets. Tournament was a huge success and one of the impact of the tournament was that the youth of the area were enlightened on the educational and economic values of management programs. The NSS Unit of Tura Campus in consonance with the circular from MHRD, Govt. of India, observed the “AZAADI 70” on August 23, 2016. The students enthusiastically participated in the Debate and Quiz competitions which were conducted to mark the occasion.

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In correlation with World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2016, the NSS Unit of the University observed the Day by having an in campus briefing - counselling program for the students on the ill effects of the use of any and all forms of tobacco, and advocating effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. This was followed by a street campaign of the NSS Volunteers from the Shillong campus to Police Bazaar against the use of tobacco. World Blood Donor’s Day: On June 14, 2016, 10 students of the Shillong campus observed the day by donating blood at the Nazareth Hospital, Shillong. Meghalaya Aids Control Society (MACS), Govt. of Meghalaya and Pasteur Institute, Govt. of Meghalaya, in association with ICFAI University, Meghalaya conducted another Blood Donation camp at the Shillong campus on September 6, 2016. Three doctors from the Blood Bank of Pasteur Institute with their assistants and two representatives of MACS conducted the camp. About 20 students came forward to become donors. An awareness program for the students on the benefit and significance of blood donation was also highlighted on the day.

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