On September 19, 2024, Tribal Girls Hostel funded by Minsitry of Tribal Affairs, GoI was inauguarated at Govt. T. Romana College by Pi. Lalrinpuii, Hon’ble Minister, Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs, Mizoram. The building inauguration programme was chaired by Mr. R. Lalremliana, Vice Principal. The new hostel was constructed at the land purchased by the college.
The formal inauguration programme was followed in the college campus. It was chaired by Mr. H. Lalnunmawia, Associate Professor. Dr. Jenifer Lalbiakdiki, Principal facilitates the guests and delivered the welcome speech. She briefly outlined the history of the college and the initiatives taken to materialise the new girls hostel. Mrs. Lalrinpuii, the Chief Guest addressed the gathering by congratulating the college for achieving another milestone. She also deeply appreciates on how the college caters the needy students. She told the students to have self disclipline and manage time wisely and wishes for their future endeavours.
The technical report of the Hostel building was given by Mr. Lalthankima, A.E. The building was sanctioned under Article 275 (1) under Special Assistant to Tribal Sub Scheme. The over all budget released was ₹ 200 Cr. The construction was started at the end of December 2019. Due to Covid 19, the ongoing works was halt for sometime. It was finally completed on October 2023. The new hostel has three floor with an areas of 587.84 sq.m. Lift wall has been fitted for the first of its kind. The contractor ws Royal Consultancy Services.
The new hostel was sanctified with a prayer by Mr. Lalnunzira. The programme ends with a vote of thanks from Mr. C. Laldinsanga.
On 19th Sept 2024, Department of Education, Govt T.Romana College visited Gilead Special School, at Brigate Road, Bawngkawn. The III semester students of Multidiciplinary Course in Education comprising 30 students were selected along with faculty teacher Mrs Baby Lalramsiami HOD and Dr. Lv Zodinpuii. The visit to special school was arranged by the head of the department because the course of differently abled persons which now a days we called it PWDs is a part of the syllabus. The field visit was very effective as the students could witness with their own eyes the life of these differently abled persons and reflect on what they learnt.
The Principal the department all necessary information and there was interactive session with the headmistress, children of differently abled persons and other staff members. The visit would help the students to identify and learn the skills needed to handle differently abled students in the future.
The Department of History, Govt. T. Romana College organised Special Lecture on 'Banking as a Career' on August 30,2024 at the Library building. Mr Zodinsanga, former student and Assistant Manager, Union Bank of India, Khawzawl Branch delivered lecture and awareness on Banking.
The programme was attended by students of History and Economics department.
The Sociology department of Govt. T. Romana College observed World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, 2024, with the goal of raising awareness and promoting prevention of suicide among the 5th Semester students. Mrs. Lalngaihawmi Khiangte delivered a comprehensive lecture on ‘The causes, consequences and prevention strategies of suicide’, highlighting the rising suicide rates in Mizoram, causes, consequences and the importance of community involvement and support system in the prevention of suicides.
A ‘One Week Faculty Development Programme’ was conducted by the IQAC, Govt. T. Romana College, GTRC from 26th July to 30th August, 2024. The first day of the Faculty Development Programme was chaired by Dr. Dorothy Zonunsangi, Coordinator, IQAC, Govt. T. Romana College. At the outset, the chairperson introduced the motives behind the Faculty Development Programme and how it will serve as a part and parcel of the NAAC initiatives and also for the development of the college fraternity. The inaugural speech was given by Dr. Jenifer Lalbiakdiki, Principal, Govt T. Romana College. The resource person, Dr Sanny Tochhawng, a retired professor, Govt. Hrangbana College took the stand and opened her lecture on the implications of Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) in NAAC Accreditation.
The resource person talked about the inception of the AAA framework and the deployment of the same in HEI’s administrations for effective quality assurance; the systemization of the AAA serves as a gauge in maintaining standard and quality in HEI’s across the nation. Some key points from her presentation include - compulsory certification under the AAA framework for quality assurance, two AAA formats - Institutional and Departmental, recommendations for completing the AAA like gathering feedback from all college stakeholders - students, parents, faculty members - teaching and non-teaching, etc.
The second day of the FDP took place at the Baptist Centre, Falkland on the 27th August, 2024. The programme was organized by IQAC in collaboration with Health and Medical Cell, and the Students’ Evangelical Union, Govt. T. Romana College. The Chairman. Mr. CVL. Tlanhlua addressed the gathering and thanked the MSEU Praise Team for their invaluable support. He further emphasised the shortcomings and requirements of the youth, especially the college students and how “Moral Education” is indeed the need of the hour.
The Principal, Dr. Jenifer Lalbiakdiki also explained the initiative behind the organization of the event and welcomed the Resource Person and the attendees. Subsequently, a special item was presented by the Students’ Evangelical Union Choir and Mr. Ngurthansanga, Asst. Professor. Department of Mizo. The Resource Person, Rev. Dr. C Vanlaldika, the current Principal of Academy of Integrated Christian Studies (AICS), touched upon the importance of Moral Reformation in the academia, personal and spiritual life and challenged the gathering to not be afraid or ashamed to present themselves as their true self both in life and in their academic lives. Moreover, he motivated the audience to embrace their true selves without fear or shame, emphasizing the importance of true thirst for knowledge and uncompromised integrity. Thereafter, Dr. Lalchhuanmawii, HoD Department of Public Administration concluded the event with a vote of thanks.
The third day of the FDP was held on the 28th August, 2024 at the Meeting Hall, Govt. T. Romana College. The Session was chaired by Pu Lalthansanga, Committee Member, IQAC. The Resource person, Mr C. Laldinsanga, Head, Department of Sociology, Govt T. Romana College gave an extensive presentation on AAA- Departmental format. Some of the key points from her presentation include - Contribution towards curriculum design and development, Teaching plan and diary, Monthly departmental meeting with minutes, Value added course, multidisciplinary course, diploma course, etc. Moreover, he highlighted Teaching, Learning and Evaluation related matters, such as ICT-enabled classrooms, percentage of teachers using ICT, E-resources and online tools available, Teaching aids, syllabus coverage, Parents-Teachers Meet (PTM), and so on. Furthermore, he also had an in-depth discussion on various AAA Criteria which encompassed Research, Innovation and Extension, Infrastructure and Learning Resources, Governance, Leadership and Management, Student’s Support and Progression, Institutional values and Best Practices.
The fourth day of the FDP was held on the 29th August, 2024 at the Meeting Hall, Govt. T. Romana College. The Session was chaired by Mr. H. Lalnunmawia, Committee Member, IQAC. The Resource person Dr. Sakhawliana gave a brief yet compact presentation on the NAAC- New Metrics 2024 which is the reformation of the NAAC 2019 and discussed how to incorporate it in the current New Education Policy. He stated the main features of the New Metrics which are binary Accreditation, Maturity- Based Graded Accreditation and One Nation One Data Platform. He further made a distinct comparison between the NAAC- New Metrics 2024 with the old NAAC 2019 and emphasizes on the points and fronts needed to strengthened by the institution which could prove to be beneficial for the next NAAC assessment.
The final day of the FDP was held on the 30th August, 2024 at GTRC Meeting Hall. The Concluding session was chaired by Dr. Sakhawliana, Assistant Coordinator, IQAC. The Principal welcomed and handed a small token of appreciation to the resource person for the day, Mr Lalnunvula, Deputy Secretary, Commerce and Industries Department, Govt. of Mizoram. The Resource Person gave a brief rundown on 7 most important rules pertaining to the conduct of government servants and the importance of abiding by these rules at all point during the service years of a government servant, such as CCS (Conduct Rules) -1964, CCS (Leave) Rules -1972, CCS (Joining Time) Rules - 1979, CCS (GPF) Rules - 1960, CCS (Pension) Rules -1972 and so on. The resource person received and addressed queries from the attendees regarding services related issues.
The One-week Faculty Development Programme Organised by IQAC concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Dorothy Zonunsangi, the IQAC Coordinator.
Govt. T. Romana College has established itself as a Plastic-free campus, with the objective of significantly reducing plastic waste and pollution both within the campus and in the surrounding environment. In line with this commitment, on the 30th August 2024, a surprise inspection was carried out at the main entrance of the College to assess the use of single-use plastics among students and staff. The inspection was conducted by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), in collaboration with the Eco Club and Cleanliness and Beautification Cell, GTRC. The initiative proved to be effective, as the inspection team discovered one student and one staff member in possession of single-use plastic items. As a result, their bottles were confiscated, and a fine was imposed for breaching the regulations established by the College authorities.
The College organised a Moral Education Session on 27.8.2024 at Baptist Centre Folk Land and invited Rev. Dr. C. Vanlaldika as the resource person who spoke on topics such as Articifial and corruption free life and Drugs free life. More than 800 students attended the session. Mr. C.V.L Tlanhlua chaired the session. The Principal, Dr. Jenifer Lalbiakdiki delivered the welcome address in which she addressed students in English, Hindi and Mizo and spoke on success in life without intoxicants and Corruption. Dr.Lalchhuanmawii proposed the vote of thanks.
A Consumer Awareness Campaign was organized for the students of Govt. T. Romana College at RUSA Hall on 26th August, 2024. The Campaign was organised by the Mizoram Consumers’ Union Headquarters and DC, Aizawl in collaboration with the Consumer Club, Govt. T. Romana college. The program was financed by the FCS & CA Department.
The meeting was chaired by Dr Benjamin Ralte, Chairman Consumer Club Government T. Romana College. Mr. R Lalremliana, Vice Principal welcomed the gathering. The resource persons - Mr. Thanglura, Vice President MCU, Mr K. Zomuana, Secretary i/c Organisation and Mr H. Laldikliana, Treasurer all spoke on different matters relating to consumer’s rights and responsibilities, to create an awareness amongst the students. The program was concluded with a discussion session with students asking questions on the subject which were discussed and answered by the resource persons.
Govt. T. Romana College celebrated National Sports day on the 29th August 2024 at Rusa Hall. The programme was organised by IQAC,GTRC and Sports Club, GTRC. NSS, GTRC Unit sponsored the programme. The theme of this year's sports day is Sport for the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies. The programme was chaired by Mrs. Ramdinliani, Chairman Sports Club, GTRC. The College also felicited two students 1) Laldingliana V Semester English Core for his outstanding achievement in earning Gold (2023) and Silver (2024) in the National Armwresting and Para Armwresting Championships and 2) PT Helly Vanlalliana III Semester Political Science for his outstanding achievement in Volleyball in various State-level Championship Tournaments and for earning the tittle of Best Player in MSU cup. Various Mizo sport item competition was organised among the students.