These are hard times,
challenging times. The Covid-19 pandemic has globally affected the lives of
people; the world that will emerge post COVID-19 is expected to be
significantly different from the world that existed during pre-Covid times. In every crisis there is an opportunity
& a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. So my dear students, we all
must join forces and emerge stronger than before by utilizing these times to
the best of our abilities.
During the unprecedented
national lockdown, the institute stood with its students; the faculty strived
hard to provide academic support to the students in the best possible manner, in
crisis management mode as the situation had changed overnight without any
warning. In this unique situation, all the academic activities, mid semester
examinations, internal assessments, projects, dissertations, mandatory
internships, finishing school etc. were conducted quite smoothly on the
institute MOODLE. Many students faced different kinds of difficulties and the
institute made a sincere effort to answer queries, give support and attend to
each case.
The new academic
session 2020-2021 begins from 15th July 2020 in online mode. It is
expected that the students will respond and will once again rise to the
challenges of online learning. Sometimes, ‘In the waves of change, we find
our true direction’. This is a time
for innovation, for acquiring new skills, identifying future employability
prospects; all under a severely constrained environment. This is a time to
introspect, become a self learner, learn new skills, develop new ideas,
collaborate with other learners and try to make every moment count for you.
Make the best possible use of IT resources; most importantly, do not waste your
precious time, do not lose hope and remain focussed. Remember, ‘Tough
times do not last, tough people do’. At the end of the day, you are answerable to
yourself. Do not hide behind false excuses, it’s your life and what you do
today will have a lifelong impact on your career. There is a saying… “The pessimist complains about the winds, the
optimist expects it to change, the realist adjusts the sails”. So my dear
students be realistic, accept the change, adjust yourselves to the ‘new normal’
and emerge a winner at the end of the session/course. Help your teachers help
you. Attend all online classes; submit your lab reports/assignment on a weekly
basis. By doing so, you will be able to complete your degree in a timely
manner. Provide meaningful & precious feedback for further improvement of
all activities.
The Buddha Said “Every
morning we are born again. What we do today, is what matters the most”.
This is the first time
that a regular session will be conducted in online mode; you all will be missed
on the campus. Explore the possibilities of conducting online club &
professional chapter activities.
Take care of your own
and your family members’ physical and mental health. Whenever you feel any need
remember that the faculty and the institute authorities are just a click away
from you and will readily provide all academic and other support as and when
needed.
“You can’t go back and
change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending”.
My dear students, remember,
no matter what you do, where you go from here, you will always represent this
great old Institution and you must do all in your power to earn goodwill and
good name for your alma mater and must always try to live up to its 62 year old
grand legacy.
On behalf of the
management, faculty, alumni and staff, I wish all my students all the best for
all their present and future endeavours.