Shillong, Jun 30: Meghalaya Governor, Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday said noted that online and remote learning has been a new learning experience for students and teachers and much support has evidently been provided through teacher-student communication and mentorship during the pandemic.
Malik who is the Visitor of the University, gave the presidential address at the 13th Convocation of the Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) held on Wednesday, virtually.
The Meghalaya Governor also commended the outlook of MLCU and its provision of relevant academic courses, emphasizing the strengthening of individuals and communities at the grassroot level.
He also congratulated the University for acquiring land for its permanent campus for which planning and development is underway, and he hopes that the University will stand as a beacon for surrounding communities.
Silbi Passah a folklorist, traditional music composer and teacher, who delivered the convocation address stated that the degrees received are like an insurance policy with a premium paid off in full by the students’ hard work.
Passah said, “For the youth, life begins after graduation and setting careers and establishing a secure life is important. It is now time for the graduates to explore, impart and put into practice what they have learnt, and to work for the welfare of the needy and downtroddenâ€.
During the ceremony, 723 degrees and diplomas were conferred including 12 PhD, 18 MPhil, 359 Master’s, 13 PG Diplomas, and 255 Bachelor’s degrees. Diplomas and certificates were awarded to 66 scholars.
