Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung on 16th September organised a farewell programme in honour of the Retiring Officer Dr. Tsukjemchila Imchen, Assoc. Professor, HoD, Dept. of Geography at the college conference hall. The Retiring Officer was acknowledged for her dedication, commitment and contribution to Higher Education and the college in particular. She was the first lady officer in Nagaland appointed to the Dept. of Geography, the first lady in Nagaland to earn a Ph.D in Geography, and the first to retire from the Dept. after thirty three years of her active teaching profession.
On the occasion, the Principal Dr. I Wati Imchen mentioned her as the key pillar of the college, a person critical in approach and intelligent who provided both her time and resources for the upliftment of the college. The principal spoke on the need of capitalising the intellectual resources of Retiring Officers where they would continue to contribute to institutions and mould young minds, as a teachers role does not end with retirement.
Dr. Temjensangla Pongener, Assoc. Professor and present Hod of the Dept. highlighted on how the Department of Geography saw important developments in its academic infrastructure during the tenure of Dr. Tsukjemchila, she mentioned the expansion of the Dept. Library, strengthening of the Cartographic laboratory, development of the Remote Sensing Laboratory, and installation of the Mini Soil Laboratory which have enriched the learning resources of the Dept. providing students with the platform to move beyond textbooks and to be engaged in a more practical and experiential way. The Retiring Officer was spoken of as a visionary leader who continues to share the vision of the Dept. and the college even after her retirement.
Naomi, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Botany and the president of Fazl Ali College Teachers’ Association (FACTA) spoke on behalf of the Association mentioning her contributions towards FACTA , she also presented a certificate of acknowledgement to the Retiring Officer on behalf of the All Nagaland Government College Teachers Association (ANGCTA). Y. Yonkai Phom, Asst. General Secretary, Fazl Ali College Students’ Union (FACSU) also delivered a speech on behalf of the students community.
The Retiring Officer on the occasion stressed on the need of starting Post-Graduation Programs in the college which is a necessity to fulfil one of the most important goals of NEP 2020. She encouraged the faculty to not be deterred by obstacles but innovate with sustained commitment and zeal, and to look forward to a true multi-disciplinary approach to education. The programme was chaired by Mesutoba Ao, Assoc. Professor & HoD, Dept. of History. A special number was presented by the students and Dr. Imliwati Longkumer, Asst. Professor, Dept of Chemistry pronounced the prayer of blessing. The programme was attended by students, and the teaching and non-teaching faculty.
