3rd August, 2024: 55th Freshers’ Day held at Kohima College, Organised by the Student Welfare Committee
Kohima, August 3, 2024 – Kohima College, Kohima celebrated its 55th Freshers’ Social at the college courtyard yesterday. The event was graced by Mr. Visielie Kezo, Commissioner & Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, as the guest speaker.
The program was led by Sarah Ezung and began with an invocation by Tenosenuo Angami, Associate Professor. Dr. Vitsosie Vüprü, Principal of Kohima College, Kohima, delivered the welcome address. In his welcome address, Dr. Vüprü emphasised the importance of hard work and urged students to learn good traits from their seniors, wishing them a successful and meaningful stay at the college.
Mr. Dzüdüve Swüro, Speaker of ANCSU, extended his greetings to the freshers, followed by a captivating song titled “Flower” performed by Ms. Alino Achumi. Besutalü Tetseo gave a speech on behalf of freshers. This was followed by the induction of the Kohima College Students’ Council (KCSC) for the tenure 2024-2025, conducted by Sungjemienla, Associate Professor and Convenor of the Students Welfare Committee. The outgoing General Secretary, Nüvekho Rakho, handed over the responsibilities to the incoming General Secretary, Chutatu C. Thupitor. The event also featured a duet by Chelie Kapfo and Unjono Ringa.
Guest Speaker , Mr. Kezo, in his address, shared his educational journey and the challenges he faced, aiming to inspire the students. He highlighted the importance of reading and studying, addressing the pressing issue of unemployment in Naga society. He advised students to be wise in their educational pursuits, emphasizing that obtaining a degree should align with future career prospects.
“Today is a challenging environment for students,” Mr. Kezo remarked. “You must develop a love for learning. Do not deceive yourself with a degree that holds no promise for the future. Be wise and know the direction you want to take. Life is the sum total of your choices and decisions you make every day.”
The title of Mr.Fresher, Kohima College 2024- Kezhasede Lhousa, Department of English & Miss Fresher, Kohima College 2024- Merubeinuo Zumu, Department of Political Science.
26th July, 2024: Orientation Programme for the newly elected KCSC 2024—25 by the Student Welfare Committee
Student Welfare Committee, Kohima College & the Principal’s office organised a short orientation programme for the newly elected Kohima College Students’ Union (2024—25), reminding the student leaders of the code of conduct expected from them. The committee further highlighted the duties & responsibilities of student leaders in Kohima College.
26th July, 2024: Student Welfare Committee organised the Kohima College Students’ Union Elections for the academic session 2024—25
The newly elected KCSC Executive for the academic session 2024—25 are:
General Secretary: Chuthatu Thupitor
Assistant General Secretary: Rulevelu Shijoh
Games & Sports Secretary: Hentok SL
Assistant Games & Sports Secretary: Sinhelo Magh
Social & Cultural Secretary: Shungthai Y Angh
Assistant Social & Cultural Secretary: Sitenla Kath
Literary & Magazine Secretary: Yaliichi D Feedhu
Assistant Literary & Magazine Secretary: Keneilenuo Zumu
Girls Welfare Secretary: Lolika Sheqi
Assistant Girls Welfare Secretary: Liyani Lotha
Publicity & Information Secretary: Kisanwangmo Newmai
22nd March, 2024: “Capacity Building Programme” organised by Students’ Welfare Committee for the Kohima College Students’ Council (KCSC)
The Students’ Welfare Committee organised a Capacity Building Programme on the theme ‘Empowering Youth for Effective Leadership’ for the KCSC members and the Class Representatives with Mr. Seyievituo Suohu, Assistant Pastor, Flames of Fire Baptist Church Kohima and also an alumnus of KCK, 2013 batch, as the resource person. All together 34 students attended the programme.
The programme was divided into two sessions, with the following topics ‘Ethical decision making in youth leadership roles’ and ‘Nurturing leadership for social responsibility’ The resource person spoke on the important values of accountability, integrity, reliability, selfless service that a leader must possess in order to be able to make ethical decisions and shoulder responsibilities. He exhorted the participants with examples from the bible, personal experiences and eminent individuals.
In the second session, the importance of character building and communication was stressed upon. The resource person dwelled on the ‘Five Es’- Example, Experience, Education, Environment and Evaluation- Framework for character development’- He impressed upon the participants to be empathetic and tolerant towards the feelings of others. Excerpts from an article written by John Maxwell ‘The 17 essentials qualities of a team player’ were also shared with the participants.
It was followed by an interactive session, where queries from the participants were addressed comprehensively by the resource person.
Feedback on behalf of the participants was delivered by Ms. Khrieletuonuo and Mr. Atiba T Sangtam. Participants were given feedback questionnaire forms to fill up and give comments on the effectiveness of the programme
Ms. Medoseno Thapo, Secretary, SWC proposed the vote of thanks.
Earlier, Ms. Sungjeminla, Convenor, SWC delivered the welcome address and opening remarks.
24th April, 2023: One-Day State level workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights for accelerating Creativity & Innovation” organised by the Nagaland Science & Technology Council (NASTEC), Department of Science & Technology, GoN, in collaboration with Technology Information Forecasting & Assessment Council (TIFAC), Department of Science & Technology, GOI
20 student volunteers from 6th Semester Political Science Honours programme attended this State-level workshop.
21st April, 2023: One Day Workshop themed “Soft Skills, Communication & Basic Financial Literacy” was organised by the Student Welfare Committee
The resource persons for this workshop were Assistant Professors Zavikhotou Phinyo (Department of Commerce, KCK), Cheryl Kevichusa & Dr. Ziuziu Iheilung (both from the Department of Functional English). Altogether, over 25 student leaders from the KCSC attended this workshop.
The Chair was Assistant Professor Purlemla Longkumer, while the welcome address was given by the convenor of the Student Welfare Committee, Assistant Professor Ase Yalie.
The following were the feedback responses from the workshop participants: (10—point scale)
- Did the workshop aid in improving your soft skills, communication & basic financial literacy? 8.3
- Did the topic of the workshop address the needs of the present Kohima College Students’ Council & Class Representatives? 8.4
- Were the resource persons knowledgeable on the workshop’s topic? 9.1
- Was the theme & content of the workshop satisfactory? 8.8
- Would you like such similar programs to be organised by the Students’ Welfare Committee in the future? 9.8
- Suggest ways in which improvement can be made:
- Majority of the respondents asked for more practical & interactive sessions
- Some respondents asked for applicability in future careers
19th April, 2023: “Kam—Cleanliness Drive” organised at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, venue of Hornbill Festival with the participation of Departments of Tourism & Higher Education, 1st Assam Rifles & students of Kohima College & Japfu Christian College
The Class representatives of 2nd & 4th Semester students were selected by the Student Welfare Committee to participate in the social work organised at the Naga Heritage Village.
15th April, 2023: 56th Parting Social organised by Student Welfare Committee in collaboration with Kohima College Students’ Council themed “Bon Voyage—Good Wishes”
Kohima College celebrated its 56th Social Parting on April 15 at the college courtyard with Kegwayhun Tep, President, Naga Students’ Federation as the guest speaker.
Tep began his speech by cautioning the 360 outgoing students of KCK. The hope was for them to be an asset but the danger existed in them becoming a liability instead. He stated: “Youth has become a liability to our family, our community & society at large”
He said that they would face the question of employability; that the unemployability of the Naga youth remained the highest amongst all the Indian states. For him, that intractable problem faced by most graduates from Nagaland was twofold—firstly the Naga tendency to only consider government jobs and secondly, the non-transparency of the job recruitment process for majority of the jobs in the government sector. He further cautioned the risk of depression, frustration, suicidal tendencies etc.
He concluded by pointing out that problems of unemployability and mental instabilities can be fought by the youth fighting against prejudices and coming out of their comfort zones. He urged the youth to “weigh themselves” and know their worth as they go forth into their uncertain future. He said they must endeavour to make their lives meaningful and respectable to society.
Earlier in the programme, an exhortation was delivered by Dr M Libanthung Ngullie, Principal, KCK, and the invocation prayer was pronounced by Dr Ketoukhrieü, Asst. Professor. Welcome address was delivered by Hyulo Tsela, General Secretary, KCSC, and short speeches by Nuvekho Rhakho and Sachin Sharma on behalf of the junior students and outgoing students respectively. As announced by TiasunepLkr, Literary & Magazine Secretary, the College Annual Magazine 2022-2023 was unveiled by Principal Dr M Libanthung Ngullie, and a special performance ‘College Days’ was presented by the outgoing students. A Live Art show was displayed by Tahimu Trakha, and the distribution of prizes for the various competitions of the college (2022-2023) were announced by Ngushu Wanmai, Games & Sports Secretary. Lhousazolie Zumu, Assistant General Secretary delivered the vote of thanks.
13th February, 2023: Hyulo Tsela, 6th Semester of Kohima College secured the 2nd position at the Inter-Collegiate Speech Competition themed “No Voter to be left behind”, held at Office of the Deputy Commissioner, District Election Officer, Kohima
Hyulo Tsela & Pintok, 6th Semester students of Kohima College participated at the Inter-College Speech Competition themed “No Voter to be left behind”, held at Office of the Deputy Commissioner, District Election Officer, Kohima. Hyulo Tsela secured the 2nd Position in this competition.