NU district college monitoring cell kicks off in Munshiganj
The National University has launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of higher education and making it more relevant to contemporary times.
As part of the initiative, a District College Monitoring and Evaluation Cell has been established to identify and address issues that impede the quality of education in affiliated colleges.
The activities of the cell began in Munshiganj with its first consultation meeting, according to National University Vice-Chancellor Professor ASM Amanullah. He made the remarks on Monday while speaking as the chief guest at the event held at the conference room of the Munshiganj deputy commissioner.
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Professor Amanullah explained that the purpose of the District College Monitoring and Evaluation Cell is to engage with college teachers, students, guardians, governing bodies, district education officials, the district administration, law enforcement agencies, journalists, lawyers, and business representatives to identify challenges faced by colleges and work towards practical solutions.
He said the National University is committed to ensuring students' classroom attendance, supporting their physical and mental well-being, and instilling patriotism, moral values, and human dignity. The university also aims to assess the human resources and physical infrastructure of colleges, while ensuring that teachers conduct regular classes.
The meeting was chaired by Munshiganj Deputy Commissioner Fatema Tuj Zannat. Director General of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education Professor Muhammad Azad Khan, Principal of Government Haraganga College Professor Nazmun Nahar, Principal of Bikrampur Adarsha College Wahidur Rahman Khan, Principal of Adarsha Mahavidyalaya Azizul Islam, and Munshiganj Superintendent of Police Shamsul Alam Sarkar attended as special guests.
Representatives of several public and private colleges in Munshiganj, President of Munshiganj Press Club Bashir Uddin Bhuiyan, and Director of the National University's College Monitoring and Evaluation Office Shahab Uddin Ahmed also spoke at the meeting.
Vice-Chancellor Amanullah listened to the speakers' views and assured them that their recommendations would be incorporated into the university's plans.
To achieve its goals, the National University has decided to form a 20-member District College Monitoring and Evaluation Cell in each district, led by a distinguished educationist. Members will include college principals, local administrators, educators, law enforcement officials, legal professionals, media representatives, business representatives, as well as teachers, students (with at least two female students), guardians, and a representative from the monitoring office.
The process will gradually be expanded across all districts. Munshiganj hosted the inaugural meeting of the initiative.
