The Department of Computer Science organized an Orientation Programme for the Parents of FY BCA Students on 8th July 2017. Principal, Dr. Prita D. Mallya and Vice Principal, Dr. Sanjay Dessai were present on the occasion. The Orientation Programme was organized to share some important information related to the curriculum, extra-curricular activities, facilities and resources available for the students, and was an effort to bridge the communication gap between the parent, teacher and the student.
The Programme started at 11 a.m. with the Principal Dr. Prita D. Mallya briefing the parents about the College, its campus and facilities. She emphasized that this course is more intensive and practical-based and hence the students have to put in more efforts.
Vice-Principal, Dr. Sanjay Dessai stressed issues of discipline and punctuality. Programme Coordinator, Ms. Ekta Agarwal shared the highlights of the BCA Programme in general, and further briefed the parents regarding the infrastructure, library and other facilities available for the students. She then introduced all the faculty members to the audience.
Ms. Pooja Pai Khot and Mr. Sunil Naik informed parents regarding Mentoring, Seminars, Workshops, Industrial Visits and Add-on Courses for students. Ms. Namrata Haldankar emphasised important rules related to attendance. Mr Sumit Kumar explained the examination system to the parents and Ms. Namita Neurenkar briefed about the various activities organised by the Career and Placement Cell. Ms. Shweta Verenkar introduced the TechTrendz Club to the audience and Mr. Gajanan Nial informed the parents about the Extension Activities planned by the Department in order to create an awareness and inculcate a sense of social responsibility among the students.
This was followed by a demonstration of the Campus Management Software to help parents access all student-related information such as attendance, examination, timetable, events, etc. Parents were informed that regular SMS and E-mail alerts would be sent to the parents from time to time. This was followed by an interactive session where the parents actively participated by sharing their views and suggestions. The parents were very appreciative of the Computer Science Dept.’s initiative and suggested regular meetings between parents and teachers. The programme ended at 12.30 pm.
