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A.1.7 Important Points
1. Induction Committee of the institution will decide about the detailed programme
depending upon the type of institution, programmes offered, levels of programmes,
number of teachers and students, location, etc.

2. Induction should be given wider publicity through website and media

3. The institution must keep all records relating to induction and evolve mechanism
for regular interaction with the students

4. Mentor Coordinator should be appointed before the Induction programme begins.

His/her responsibility is to form mentor groups, ensure smooth running of the group
discussions, and hold meetings of mentors periodically.

5. Institution must conduct half-day workshops for orienting the teachers on how to
conduct induction.
6. The mentor groups will continue for the whole duration of a programme of study,
assist students through interaction on contemporary concerns and develop their
competencies/talents to be successful in their future ventures.

7. Use of technology in learning should form integral part of higher education.

9. All teachers should be encouraged to attend induction / orientation programme

10. In case of large institutions/ geographically scattered campuses, the institutional level
induction may be done in batches / or through video conferencing.

A.1.8 Recommended Actions during the student Induction Programme

• Set objectives for Induction Programme

• Make induction a team effort
• Prepare a well-structured Induction Programme

• Provide a timetable of events
• Have induction co-ordinators acting across programmes opportunities for active
engagement

• Make induction student-centred, and respond to diversity; incorporate icebreaking
activities

• Reduction of Lectures

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