Mangalore: The Centre for Advanced Studies in Commerce and Management, Canara College, Mangalore, organized a two-day national conference on `Social responsibilities of educational institutions’ at T V Raman Pai Convention Centre, Kodialbail, on September 7, Tuesday.
The conference was being organized under the aegis of Association of Mangalore University College Teachers (AMUCT), an AMUCT.
Delivering the key note address on the occasion, M Abdul Rahiman, former vice-chancellors of Kannur and Calicut Universities said that teachers can give their experiences to the institutions, which is an important part of the society.
Teachers must give importance to give quality education to the students. The students must read more to achieve success, but not only subjects but also general knowledge, he said.
Though we love the languages like Kannada and Hindi, English has become the International link language. Hence students must be trained in English language. The world does not need Shakespeare English but it requires good communicative English he added.
He also urged the teachers to preach moral and ethical values to the students along with other general education. Teacher is a master key to education.
The teachers have got various roles to play in the society with the responsibility in NSS, NCC, and Career Guidance and coaching also, he informed.
P V Krishna Bhatta, national convener of Prajna Pravaah and MLC also delivered the ky note address on the occasion.
S S Nayak, correspondent of the college presided over the inaugural function. The scholars, educationalists and experts presented their views on the matter.
The conference deliberated on issues such as role of universities and government, extension activities of educational institutions, role of managements, and role of students, and teachers and their respective associations
Convener Dejamma A, CASCM welcomed the guests and gathering.
Conveners Seema Prabhu S and Prof Ummappa Poojary P, IQAC Dr G N Bhat, Dr Denis Fernandes, general secretary, AMUCT and others were present on the dais.