Nagaland College Principals Association conducted its annual conference at Tetso College, Chümoukedima on February 13.
Chümoukedima, February 13 (MExN): The Nagaland College Principals Association (NCPA) conducted its annual conference at Tetso College, Chümoukedima on February 13. Organised in collaboration with the Tetso Research and Advisory Centre (TRAC), the event focused on the theme “Building a Research-Oriented Environment in Academia: Understanding Research Publications and Administrator Responsibilities.”
The conference brought together Heads of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from across the state to deliberate on the evolving landscape of academic research and the critical role of institutional leadership in fostering a culture of inquiry.
The house discussed critical agendas and administrative issues to be formally pursued with Nagaland University to streamline academic and regulatory processes, stated a press release received here.
In an extensive technical session, Prof Dipak Sinha, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Nagaland University, Medziphema underscored that research output is no longer optional but a necessity for elevating Nagaland’s higher education scenario.
His keynote address provided deep insights into Navigating global citation databases like Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus, Identifying different types of journals and avoiding predatory journals that undermine academic integrity and the specific responsibilities of administrators in supporting faculty research and publication.
The formal proceedings were chaired by Dr Hewasa L Khing, General Secretary of NCPA and Principal of Tetso College. The session commenced with an invocation by Dr Medotsino Nakhro, Principal of Alder College, Kohima.
In his welcome address, Dr Vitsosie Vüprü, President of NCPA and Principal of Kohima College, highlighted the association’s pivotal role as a bridge between HEIs and Nagaland University. He urged fellow principals to leverage the NCPA platform for collective advocacy and professional support, ensuring that the challenges of Nagaland’s academic sector are met with unified solutions.
The formal session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr Phyobenthung, Joint Secretary of NCPA and Principal of Zisaji Presidency College, Kiphire.
During this closed-door session led by Dr Gopal Chetri (Vice President), Dr Hewasa L Khing (General Secretary) and Dr Zokho Venuh (Treasurer) presented their respective annual reports, with the Presidential address delivered by Dr Vitsosie Vüprü (President).
