“The General Director informed the Board of the developments regarding William Carey University. The GD referred to the letter No:EDN.120/2007/PV5 dated 27th June 2007 from the Under Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya requesting a copy of the Board’s recommendation of him as Chancellor. The Board unanimously affirmed the decision and resolved to recommend Prof. Dr. Ken Gnanakan to be the Chancellor of the William Carey University. Gnanakan was authorized to act on behalf of ACTS on all matters pertaining to the University and its establishment in Meghalaya”. The appointment was accordingly processed by the Government of Meghalaya and as it was mandatory for the Visitor to approve this appointment vide WCU Act Chapter 3,13(1), it was approved by the Governor on October 24, 2007.

William Carey University aims to equip the people of Northeast India in general and Meghalaya in particular with knowledge and skills for socio-economic, cultural and environmental development.

ACTS (an acronym for Agriculture, Craft, Trades and Studies) was founded in July 1979 vide Society Act No.80/79-80 in Bangalore, Karnataka. Today it is spread all over India and is known internationally for its appropriate education programmes.

ACTS has links with Universities in India and abroad. It is also affiliated to the International Council for Higher Education, Zurich, Switzerland, International Council for Open and Distance Education, Asia Theological Association, City and Guilds (UK), Andhra University and Dravidian University have recognized the academic activities of the ACTS Academy of Higher Education. ACTS has collaborated in developing a practical study programme-Certificate in Health and Environment through the Indira Gandhi Open University, Delhi and a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management through Kalyani University, West Bengal.

ACTS is ideally suited for offering education that will develop the people of Meghalaya to utilize the resources optimally and develop the state into a progressive economy.

Pending the formal appointment of Chancellor, the Board of Governors and the Board of Management, as stipulated in the Act, had been constituted on May 16, 2007, and the first joint-meeting of the Board of Governors and the Board of Management was held at 2:00 PM on the 12th of September, 2007 at the Meeting Hall, Bishop Kuti, Shillong, attended by :

1. Prof.Dr. Ken Gnanakan- Chancellor
2. Dr.G.Edwin Chandrasekharan- Vice Chancellor
3. Rev.P.C.Muanthanga
4. Mrs. Ibarilin Kharsati Bari
5. Dr.Jem Arputhamurthy- Dean
6. Mr.T.Hauzel

The meeting resolved to pursue the matter of acquisition of land for the University. The meeting was also informed of the action taken in regard to the establishment of an Endowment Fund of Rupees one crore, as stipulated in the Act, in 2006. It was pointed out further that the office of the University is temporarily located in the CNI compound and the academic activities will be in ZORAM VILLA. It was then decided to have the next meeting in March, 2008. This, however, turned out to be a staff meeting held on the 18th of March, 2008 rather than meeting of the Board of Governors. The resolutions of this meeting have already been highlighted. The Chancellor came out with a News Release regarding the starting of Development Management which reads:

This is a unique concept of a University and education is linked directly with opportunities for engagement in development activities. With this in mind, our students for the initial courses will be those with Bachelor’s degrees”. The post graduate program will be launched at the end of July 2008 with a Seminar on Socio-Economic Development with experts in the field participating. The year long program which is modular designed and will feature faculty from all over the world.

William Carey at its meeting of the International Council elected Dr.D.D. Lapang, former Chief Minister of Meghalaya, as Chairperson. Other members of this council include Dr. Wil Goodhear, Chancellor of International Council of Higher Education and President of of the International University, Vienna, Austria, Dr.Jerry Cane, President, Judson University, Chicago, USA, Dr.Young-Gil Kim,President of Handong Global University, Korea, Dr.Stephen Franklin, former President, Tokyo Christian University, Pprof. Prabhu Guptara, UBS Bank, Switzerland and others. Dr.Ken Gnanakan, Chancellor and Dr.Edwin Chandrasekharan as ex-officio members.

D.D.Lapang stated, “I am delighted to be a part of this University which is so develop-oriented. It will eventually benefit my own state and the neighbouring NE Indian states.”

The University is currently located at ZORAM VILLA, a rented building that has five classrooms, staff room, library, and offices.

Land was purchased at Laitkor in early 2008. Since there was no proper approach road, it was not appropriate to construct a University building. Later Land was purchased at Umsning, which is 30 kilometres away from Shillong, and a permanent campus of the University is being established there.

Dr.Edwin Chandrasekaran was appointed as the Vice Chancellor of the University on March 18, 2008 and Dr.Elizabeth Laitflang as Registrar on the same date. Both the Chancellor and the Vice Chancellor were, however, stationed away in Bangalore, and there was no other regular office staff apart from R.K.Daurai, who was in charge of the Shalom Ministry at Jowai at that time. Dr.Elizabeth Laitflang, Reader in Political Science, NEHU, left NEHU and joined William Carey University as acting Registrar during this period for a short time. An official meeting of the staff of the University on March 18, 2008, attended by Dr.Ken Gnanakan(Chancellor), Dr. Edwin Chandrasekaran (Vice Chancellor), Dr. Elizabeth Laitflang(designate Registrar) and R.K,Daurai, took a bold step and appointed additional office staff of the following category:

Adhoc Office Assistant	1	Rs. 8,000.00 P.M.
Adhoc receptionist	1	Rs. 6,000.00 P.M.
Adhoc Helper	1	Rs. 3,000.00 P.M.
Adhoc Helper cum Driver	1	Rs, 3,000.00 P.M.

Dr.Elizabeth Laitflang left the University for some other assignment in the month of May, 2008.

The following office staff was appointed in the month of March-April, 2008

1. Miss Tammy Christie Lyngdoh, Receptionist, with a consolidated salary of Rs.6,000.00 (joined in March, 2008)
2. Mrs.Dalamon Sishi Kharbih, Office Assistant, with a consolidated salary of Rs.7,000.00 per month(joined in late April, 2008)
3. Mr.William Songate, Office Assistant, with a consolidated salary of Rs.7,000.00 per month (joined in early April, 2008)
4. Mr.Stephen Kharphuli, Peon, with a consolidated salary of Rs.3,000.00 per month (joined in early April,2008)

But starting from January, 2009, due to the global financial crisis, the salaries of the office staff was cut by 25 % as follows:

Mr.William Songate:	Rs. 5,250/- P.M.
Mrs.Dalamin Kharbih:	Rs. 5,250/- P.M.
Ms.T.Christie Lyngdoh: (so far upgraded to Asisstant)	Rs. 5,250/- P.M.
Phunwel:	Rs. 5,000/- P.M.
Mr.S Kharbuli(Peon)	Rs. 3,000/- P.M.
Mrs.Iadalin Kharmawlong (Cleaner)	Rs. 2,500/- P.M.

Programmes
The staff meeting of March 18, 2008 contemplated on starting Post Graduate Diploma courses in Development Management, Tourism & Hotel Management, and Communication Skill Program. Only the proposed course on Development Management was started in the Session 2008-2009 with the enrollment of 12 students. This course is now converted into a full-fledged two year M.A program. The Diploma in Tourism & Hotel Management and Communication Skill Program could not be started. This will be explored further.

1. Board of Governors: 2008-2011
1. Dr. Ken Gnanakan, Chancellor - Chairman
2. Prof.C.Nunthara, Vice Chancellor [2009]
3. Prof.Edwin Chandrsekharan
4. Rev.Leaderswell Pohsngap,Shillong
5. Mr.W.Khyllep, Director, Higher & Tech. Education, Meghalaya
6. Mrs.Pearly Syiem Marak
7. Mr.R.Dhar, Govt. Representative
8. Rev.Dr.R.Cunville
2. Board of Management: 2008-2011
1. Prof.C.Nunthara, Vice chancellor, Chairman [2009]
2. Mrs. Ibarilin Kharsati, Principal, Pearly Dew School, Shillong
3. Rev.P.C.Muanthanga
4. Mr.W,Khyllep, Director, Higher & Tech. Education,Shillong
5. Dr.Michael Srinivasan, ACTS,Bangalore
6. Mr.R.K.Daurai, Jowai
7. Dr.Richard Gnanakan, ACTS,Bangalore
8. Prof JEM Arputhamurthy, ACTS
3. Academic Council: 2009
1. Prof. C.Nunthara, Vice Chancellor, Chairman
2. Prof. Prabhu Guptara, Switzerland
3. Prof. Nagari Mohan Panda, Deptt of Commerce, NEHU
4. Prof. Nikhlesh Kumar, Deptt. Of Sociology, NEHU
5. Prof. B.K.Tiwari, Dept. of Environmental Science, NEHU
6. Bro.E.V Miranda, Princip[al St.Edmund’s College, Shillong
7. Mr.W.Khyllep. Director, Higher & Tech. Education, Meghalaya
8. Dr.Richard Gnanakan, ACTS
9. Mr.Sameer Gurung, Head, Computer Science, St.Mary’s College
4. Board of Studies: 2009
1. Prof.C.Nunthara, Vice Chancellor, Chairman
2. Prof. Edwin Chandrasekharan, Bangalore
3. Prof. M.N.Panda, Deptt of Comerce, NEHU
4. Prof.O.P. Singh, Head, Dept. of Environmental Science, NEHU
5. Dr.V.L.Shrotiya, Head, Dept of Commerce, NEHU
6. Mr. Vijay Kumar, Principal, Institute of Hotel Management, Shillong
7. Mr.P.R Dutta, St Edmund”s College (Environmental)
8. Mr.Sajid Nagi, Head, Computer Science, St.Edmund’s College
9. Mr.Sameer Gurung, Head, Computer Science, St.Mary’s College
10. Prof. JEM Arthamurthy, ACTS
11. Mr. R.K.Daurai, Jowai

Development 2008-2009
With Dr.Elizabeth Laitflang relinquishing her responsibility in the University in the month of May, 2008, there was no full time Officer to look after the academic and administrative affairs of the University. The Chancellor, Dr.Ken Gnanakan, invited Dr.C.Nunthara, Professor of Sociology, NEHU, who had just superannuated, to join the new venture. Prof.C.Nunthara accepted to be the new Dean of the University. Prof. Nunthara was also made the Registrar to discharge the day to day functioning of the University effectively. Prof.C.Nunthara took over as Vice Chancellor of the University in July, 2009.

A combined meeting of the Board of Governors and Board of Management was held at the Conference Hall, Urban Affairs, Govt. of Meghalaya at 10:30 A.M. on October 30, 2008 attended by 11 members. Among the important resolutions passed were:

1. The draft statutes of the University, which was subsequently approved by the State Government, Law department vide letter No.EDN.120/2007/26 dated 23.2.2009 from Dy. Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Education Department, was approved.
2. It was decided that proper accounting and financial management will henceforward be maintained in the office of William Carey University in Shillong, with a copy kept in ACTS office, Bangalore.

The Board of Studies 2009
During 2009, the first meeting of the Board of Studies was held on April 23, 2009 in the Conference Hall of the Presbyterian Church of India, Shillong, and approved courses and syllabus on MA Development Management, MA Education, M.Sc. Computer Science, Diploma in Hotel management & Tourism.

Statutes of WCU
The Statutes of the University which was approved by the combined meeting of the Board of Governors & Management on October 30, 2008, was subsequently approved by the State Government of Meghalaya vide their letter No.................

EVENTS AND UPDATES

1. WCU-Judson University Presentation:
   President, Judson University, Dr. Jerry Cain, and Prof. Ken Gnanakan, Chancellor, William Carey University, made a presentation of William Carey University and the Collaborative efforts of William Carey University and Judson University, a Christian University in USA, in the field of Education to start with which may extend to exchange o students and faculty members. The presentation was made in the conference hall of Meghalaya Secretariat on December 16, 2009. Dr. D.D.Lapang, the then Chief Minister of Meghalaya, besides other dignitaries, attended the meeting.
2. Judson Team visit:
   As stipulated in the agreement to work in collaboration in the field of Education, three Professors from Judson University- Prof. Kathleen Miller, Prof. Rani Mathai, Prof. Varghese Mathai- came to Shillong in the last week of April, 2010, and launched the first module of MA Education.
3. Examinations:
   The annual examinations, both the first Year and the second Year students of MA Development Management, were conducted in the University during June 21, 2010 to July 7, 2010.
4. WCU Special Lecture:
   To venerate an agreement between William Carey University and Kalyani University, West Bengal, to work together in collaborative efforts in environmental and related issues, William Carey University made special lecture on “Environmental Challenges Facing Northeast India” on July 20, 2010 at Talents’ Club Auditorium (Kausalya Dighe Bhavan). Prof. Alok Kumar Bannerjee, Vice Chancellor, Kalyani University, and Prof. Ken Gnanakan, Chancellor WCU, spoke on the subject. Mr. Scott Lyngdoh, Dy.Chairman, Planning Board, Meghalaya, was the Chief Guest.

Programme of Study 2008-2010

1. M.A.Degree in Development Management:

During 2008 when the course was introduced for the first time, 12 students were enrolled. Due to initial financial constraint and global financial crisis, it was not immediately possible to appoint full time teaching faculty. The course was run on modular basis with teachers coming from Bangalore, Madurai, U.K., Australia and Shillong on a part-time basis. Our experience in the first year was that students in Northeast India were not familiar with the modular system, and the course was eventually shifted back to regular University system.

The first year final examinations were conducted in the month of June, 2009. Eight students appeared in the examinations. However, two students did not continue for the second year. We therefore, had only six students continuing in the second year. During 2009. All the courses having been completed in time, the final examinations were conducted during June 21, 2010- July 7, 2010. The first batch of 6 students also completed their project report which qualified them for the MA Degree.

In the 2010 session, we had 19 students in the first Year and 14 students in the Second.

2. M.Sc. Computer:

Five Year Integrated programme of M.Sc. Computer in order to tab talents right from Higher Secondary level was proposed during 2009. This course was intended mainly for students of Northeast India as recommended in the guidelines of North Eastern Council. This is a five year integrated course and will be initially opened to candidates who have passed Class XII or equivalent. The starting of this course has been delayed and will not be started during 2010 due to delay in computer grant from NEC for the establishment of a Computer Laboratory.
3. Diploma in Hotel Management (Front Office) & Tourism:

This is 1 ½ year diploma course and shall have potential opening in the Northeast and elsewhere. The course will be open to those who have passed Class XII (10+2) in any stream. The teaching faculty of the Institute of Hotel Management, Shillong will be approached to help in the teaching program in the initial year until full time faculty can be appointed. Due to less number of applicants, the course so far could not be floated.
4. Masters of Education (MA):

This course is a result of collaborative effort of William Carey University and Judson University. Three Professors from Judson University, USA came in the last week of April, 2010 and conducted the first module in the University. It will be a two-year program with six modular courses of two weeks duration each. Those who are employed as teachers in High School and Higher Secondary Schools will be given preference in admission.

The second module started from 20 September, 2010. There were 16 students on the roll including five teachers from Visakapatnam. Dr.Lalchharliani was appointmented as the core faculty.

5. MA Environmental Management:

We have developed a collaborative partnership with Kalyani University, West Bengal, and students who fulfill the norms may get their degree ultimately from Kalyani University for which they shall have to pay more fees. At nominal fee, they may also get degree from William Carey University. The courses and detailed syllabus, which was approved in principle in 2009, was approved in the last meeting of the Board of Studies on 25.8.2010.
With the appointment of a core faculty, Dr.Hero Tynsong, the first module started with 6 students on the roll in 2010.
6. MA Sociology-Social Work:

The proposal to start Social Science course was initiated in January, 2010 in the meeting particularly convened for William Carey University. The courses and detailed syllabus were approved in principle in the meeting of the Board of Studies held on 25.8.2010 with possibility of subsequent modification. The Vice Chancellor was given full authority to consult subject experts and make the necessary change and modification and finalize the detailed syllabus.
Accordingly, MA Programme in Sociology was started with 13 students.

Ph.D Programmes

The University offers Ph.D program for candidates possessing Master Degree from a recognized University/Institute with percentage mark of 55 (less 5 marks for SC/ST candidates). College Teachers and those already employed in Government, Institute and NGOs may also be admitted as part-time scholars.

Research activities shall be conducted, wherever possible, in collaboration with other Universities, Colleges, research institutions, industry associations, corporate and business houses, likeminded associations, church bodies, professional associations including the International Council of Higher Education or any other organization, in India or abroad, to conceptualize, design and develop scientific research programmes, training and exchange programmes for students, scholars and faculty members.

July 2011 to 30 September 2011:

The term of office of the Vice Chancellor came to an end in the month of June 2011. Prof. Paul Mohan Raj was appointed as the Acting Vice Chancellor to carry on the activities of the University for a short time till a suitable candidate from this region is found and appointed. We are grateful to Prof. C. Nunthara for successfully giving leadership to this University and its programmes for the last few years.

William Carey University continues to offer four programmes i.e., M. A in Education, M. A in Sociology, M. A in Developmental Management and M. A in Environmental Management. The academic year ended in August with several qualifying for graduation and others moving on to the second year of studies. New students were enrolled at the end of August and the beginning of September.

The total student strength at present is as follows:
MA in Sociology: 15
MA in Environmental Management: 8
MA in Education: 10
MA in Developmental Management: 20

Boards and Committees:
The following Boards and Committees were constituted in July-August 2011.

The Board of Governors:

1. Prof. Ken Gnanakan - Chancellor


2. Prof. Paul Mohan Raj – Acting Vice Chancellor


3. Mr. W. Khyllep, Govt. Representative


4. Dr. Richard Gnanakan, Principal, ACTS Academy of Higher Education


5. Prof. C. Nunthara


6. Dr. K. S. Lyngdoh


7. Mr. Archie Kharpuri, Managing Director, Grace City

The Academic Council:

1. Prof. Paul Mohan Raj, Acting Vice Chancellor, Chairperson
2. Prof. Prabhu Guptara, UBS, Member
3. Prof. Nagari Mohan Panda, Department of Commerce, NEHU, Member
4. Prof. Nikhlesh Kumar, Department of Sociology, NEHU, Member
5. Prof B. K. Tiwari, Department of Environmental Science, NEHU, Member
6. Bro. E. V. Miranda, Principal, St. Edmond’s College, Member
7. Mr. W. Khyllep, Director of Higher & Technical Education, Govt. of Meghalaya, Member
8. Dr. Ricky Gnanakan, Executive Vice President, ACTS Group of Institutions, Member
9. Mr. Sameer Gurung, Head, Department of Computer Science, St. Mary’s College, Member

The Board of Management:

1. Prof. Paul Mohan Raj - Acting Vice Chancellor, Chairperson
2. Dr. Richard Tongper
3. Mrs. Ibarilin Khasati
4. Mr. Zulfi Ali
5. Mr. Archie Kharpuri
6. Dr. Darilang Shullai – Asst. Registrar

The Selection Committee:

1. Prof. Paul Mohan Raj, Acting Vice Chancellor, Chairperson
2. Prof. David R. Syiemlieh, Pro Vice Chancellor, NEHU, Govt. Representative
3. Prof. P. K. Gupta, Dean, School of Education, NEHU, Subject Expert
4. Prof. O. P. Singh, Dept of Environmental Studies, NEHU, Subject Expert
5. Dr. Panda, Dept of Sociology, NEHU, Subject Expert
6. Dr. B. Panda, Assoc. Prof, Department of Economics, NEHU, Subject Expert
7. Mr. Archie Kharpuri, Mg. Director, Grace City, Sponsor’s Representative
8. Mr. Zulfi Ali, Director, Grace City, Sponsor’s Representative

The Board of Studies 2011-13

1. Prof. Paul Mohan Raj, Acting Vice Chancellor, Chairperson
2. Prof. P. K. Gupta, Dean, School of Education, NEHU, Subject Expert
3. Dr. Panda, Dept of Sociology, NEHU, Subject Expert
4. Prof B. K. Tiwari, Department of Environmental Science, NEHU, Member
5. Dr. B. Panda, Assoc. Prof, Department of Economics, NEHU, Subject Expert
6. Dr. Darilang Shullai, Faculty in Education
7. Dr. Mayonmi Shimray, Faculty in Sociology
8. Dr. Moitree Roy, Faculty in Environmental Science
9. Dr. Roshmi Das, Faculty in Developmental Management
10. Dr. Soma Bhowmick, Research Coordinator

The Selection Committee:
Advertisements were placed in news papers and website for both teachers and student enrollment. The Selection Committee met on 20 August to interview prospective teachers. Out of those who were interviewed a few have already been appointed. Dr. Darilang Shullai was appointed as a fulltime Assistant Registrar and Assistant Professor of Education w.e.f 25 August 2011. Dr. Mayonmi Shimray was appointed as the Assistant Professor in Sociology w.e.f. 1 September 2011. Both these appointments are on probation for one year. Two more faculties will join at the end of September and one little later. But all of them are already carrying full load of teaching. Besides these we also have five part time teachers teaching various subjects.

Adhoc Appointment: The Research Coordinator:
Dr. Soma Bowmick, a highly qualified and experienced person in research, is appointed as the Research Coordinator from 1 October 2011 for a period of one year. This post will be reviewed and regularized later. Dr. Bhowmick is also a part time teacher. She will be paid a consolidated salary of Rs 15000/.pm.

Faculty, Staff and Remunerations:

Full Time:

1. Dr. Darilang Shullai, Assistant Registrar and Assistant Professor in Education, on probation for one year on a consolidated salary of Rs. 20000/ per month
2. Dr. Mayonmi Shimray, Assistant Professor in Sociology, on probation for one year with a consolidated salary of Rs. 17500/ per month
3. Dr. Roshmi Das, Assistant Professor in Development Management, on probation for one year with a consolidated salary of Rs. 17500/ per month.

Two more full time assistant professors will be added to this list in October and December.

Part Time:

1. Dr. Bulu Mohanta is a part time teacher in Education and will be taken as full time Asst. Professor in December 2011.
2. Dr. Priya Dhakar is a part time teacher in Development Management
3. Dr. Moitree Roy is a part time teacher in Environmental Management and will be taken as full time Asst. Professor from October 2011.
4. Ms Shangpam Kashum is a part time lecturer in Sociology.
5. Two more lecturers teach part time in Environmental Management. Part time teachers in the modular programmes are paid Rs. 6000/ per course. Part time teachers in the regular programmes are paid Rs. 400/ per hour of teaching. It is our endeavor to reduce the number of part time teachers and increase the number of full time teachers that will ensure more commitment and availability of teachers for an integrated way of teaching/learning.

Staff:

Mr.William Songate left WCU in the month of June. The rest of the staff is as follows:

1. Mrs.Dalaman Kharbih, Office Assistant on a consolidated salary of Rs. 7000/ pm
2. Mr. Phunwel, Field Officer with a consolidated salary of Rs. 7000/ pm
3. Mr.S. Kharbuli, Peon, with a consolidated salary of Rs. 4000/pm
4. Mrs.Iadalin Kharmawlong, Cleaner with a consolidated salary of Rs. 3000/pm

Academic Year:

The academic year for the second year students began on 29 August and 5 September for the new students. We have the additional use of three new computers for teachers and students.

The Board of Management:

The Board of Management met on 1 September 2011 and made the following recommendation:

Proposal for New Programmes: New programmes should be introduced that will be career oriented:

1. B.A. in Elementary Education – eligible for +12 students - four year course
2. Diploma in Fisheries
3. Diploma in Food Production / Food Processing
4. Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Management / Hospitality
5. Entrepreneurship Development
6. Courses in Philosophy and Religion [Theological Courses]
7. IT Courses
8. PG Diploma in Education – 1 year – To be affiliated to Andhra University
9. PG in Environmental Science to be affiliated to Kalyani University
10. PG in Agro Technology

Integrated Research Programme:
William Carey University will offer an Integrated Research Programme to a selected number of its Masters Degree holders for duration of 12 months. Selection will be based on the ability of the candidate to do mentored research on topics approved by the Research Committee. The research project will generally cover issues related to development, environment, education, health, economics, sociology etc. Priority is given to research that breaks new ground and relates research to the developmental needs of a given community. Successful researchers will have opportunities to pursue a higher level integrated Ph.D research at WCU or may find employment in WCU/Grace City Joint venture.

OUTCOMES
The outcomes of the programme are:

1. The researchers are grounded in an integrated philosophy of education.
2. The researchers have analytical and critical skills that address people’s real needs and have the ability to relate theories and concepts to the social, economic, health, educational and developmental issues in the society.
3. The researchers involve in the actual life of the people and seek viable solutions to issues by liaising between the Government Departments, NGOs, Corporate and the community.
4. The researchers present a well-researched document based on international standards that can be published in journals or as research monographs by WCU.

OBJECTIVES

1. The researchers will be given an orientation and trained in the integrated approach to research.
2. The researchers will engage in critical appraisal of the socio-economic, educational and developmental realities, issues and needs of the people of Meghalaya in general and a given community in particular.
3. The researchers will engage with Government departments, NGOs, and corporates in providing basic and specialized services for development and establish links with people that will ensure and enhance their effectiveness.
4. The researchers will work under continued mentorship of professors from WCU, submit monthly progress reports, present seminar papers every four months and prepare well-documented, publishable project reports at the end of the contract period.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The 12-month mentored IRP is open only to WCU graduates.
2. The researcher will present a detailed research proposal in consultation with a prospective mentor from WCU. WCU will assign a suitable mentor to each researcher. A period of 20 days will be given to submit research proposals and synopsis. A need assessment and/or base line survey should be submitted before commencement of the research.
3. Every researcher will utilize the integrated approach to research.
4. The research proposal needs to be approved by the WCU Research Committee.
5. The researcher will submit a written progress report every month.
6. The researchers will work under continued mentorship of professors from WCU, present seminar papers every four months and prepare well-documented, publishable project reports at the end of the contract period.
7. The research grant payable to every researcher is worth Rs.50000/. On successful completion of and submission of monthly progress report, the researcher will be given Rs. 4000/ at the end of each month for eleven months and Rs. 6000/ at the end of the twelfth month after the submission of the final research project.
8. All related expenses incurred such as travel, food and stationary will be the responsibility of the researcher.
9. The Integrated Research Programmes contract will be terminated at any time during the year if a researcher does not make progress and does not follow the guidelines of the WCU Research Committee. WCU will be the final authority on any premature termination of research project contract.

This programme will begin from 1 October 2011 and will have 10 graduates doing research initially.

Research Committee:

A Research Committee has been set up to look after the Integrated Research Programme as well as other research assignments and projects of our students. The five-member committee comprises of:

1. Prof. Paul Mohan Raj, Acting Vice Chancellor
2. Dr. Darilang Shullai, Asst. Registrar
3. Dr. Mayonmi Shimray, Asst Professor
4. Dr. Soma Bhowmick, Research Coordinator
5. Representative of Grace City

PhD Candidates

We are committed to high levels of research apart from the masters level programmes. Six PhD candidates were enrolled in 2010 of which there are 2 active Ph.D students with us.

The Board of Governors:

The Board of Governors met recently on 20 September 2011 and resolved that William Carey University will continue to offer programmes under the following five schools:

1. School of Environmental Management
2. School of Continuing Education
3. School of Development Management
4. School of Social Sciences
5. School of Information Technology

Chancellor’s Report to the Board of Governors
Prof. Ken Gnanakan, Chancellor of WCU underlined that the university is a postgraduate professional institution, and therefore only professional degrees will be offered. The degrees are in effect “two edged” - a direct commercial edge even for a degree such as Masters in Environmental Management, yet an overt “development” angle. The programmes will develop the communities and their resources to bring about much needed environmental protection and community socio-economic development.

The second aspect of WCU’s strategy is to explore a job potential and create jobs for graduates. It is one thing to have a programme names “Diploma in Aqua-culture” but if this does not lead to an available career the student is left hanging high and low! Deliberate steps must be taken. With this in mind WCU has entered into a partnership with Grace City- a Meghalaya based commercial operation. Plans for various commercial activities are in progress. There will be a huge job potential that will absorb a large number of our graduates.

Strategic Partnership with Grace City
WCU/ACTS Group and Grace City have entered into a Strategic Partnership which will allow mutual as well as individual growth in pursuing their objectives of growth in Meghalaya. This partnership will focus on branding, promotion, and marketing, relationships with Government and Non-/Government agencies, business and commercial groups anywhere in the world. While education at a broad level ranging from community and primary education to university level will be pursued commonly, other areas will be agreed upon from time to time with specific memoranda of understanding signed for each project. The three projects to be finalized at present are: - Food production which includes fish farming, vegetable and fruit growing; Real estate development; and Health services.

Within this strategic partnership, WCU is negotiating business ventures in aqua and agro business with APEX ENCON Projects and Life Line Pvt. Limited are.

UGC Recognition
WCU is progressing towards UGC recognition with its faculty enrollment programme and the campus development in Umsning. Library development will also be speeded up once we have our campus ready. We have affirmed the need for this recognition and making all efforts before our application is made.

Meanwhile, we are finalizing two programmes to be offered in collaboration with recognized Indian UGC recognized Universities: PG Diploma in Integrated Education with Andhra University and the Masters in Environmental Management with Kalyani University.

Budget and Audited Statements
The Board of Governors received audited statement of accounts, and approved the budget as attached.

Prof. Paul Mohan Raj
Acting Vice Chancellor

William Carey University is a member of ACTS Group of Institutions