Week-long orientation programme begins for freshers in government arts and science colleges in Coimbatore
At the Government Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore, the first-year students were apprised about the factors associated with transitioning from school system to higher-educational arena on the first day. The focus was on familiarising students with the institution's general information, vision and mission.
After the general introduction, they were engaged department-wise by the faculty and the alumni members, Principal R. Yezhili said.
College heads said they have aligned their week-long programme to the guidelines provided by the Higher Education department.
The department has instructed the colleges to familiarise students with the institution, academic structure, rules and regulations, curriculum, examination, evaluation patterns, available resources, student support services, and government schemes and initiatives beneficial to students.
On Tuesday (July 1, 2025), the focus will be on academic structure, departments, curriculum, and evaluation methods.
For the rest of the week, the orientation sessions will cover aspects like academic calendar, course registration and grading system.
The programme will also provide the students insights into the support systems, safety measures, awareness on health and hygiene, human rights, anti-ragging, anti-sexual harassment, anti-drug, and POSH Act.
One day will be dedicated for career-guidance, training, and placement opportunities and industry-academic interface sessions, research opportunities, and career services within their fields to provide awareness on the scope of the disciplines undertaken.
Inspirational talks and sharing of experiences by police officials, lawyers, women activists, NGOs, industrialists, and employment providers have also been planned for the holistic development of students.
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