PASIGHAT, 29 Sep: A delegation of the Arunachal Pradesh University Teachers' Association (APUTA), led by its president Dr Eli Doye, on Tuesday met newly appointed Arunachal Pradesh University [APU] Vice-Chancellor Prof Ashan Riddi and assured of full cooperation for the academic and institutional development of the university.

Welcoming Prof Riddi to the university, Dr Doye assured that the APUTA would extend complete cooperation to the VC in all developmental initiatives. He said the teaching fraternity has high expectations for academic growth, research promotion and overall institutional development under his leadership.

Responding to the delegation, Prof Riddi said the cooperation of the teaching fraternity is essential and indispensable for the development of the university. He expressed his firm commitment to streamlining the functioning of the university and working collectively towards its further academic and institutional advancement.

Flagging a pressing faculty concern, APUTA vice president (admin] Dr Kaling Moyong highlighted the need for separate and dedicated workspaces for faculty members. He pointed out that several faculty members are currently engaged in PhD supervision and are handling major research projects, including ICSSR-funded projects, while sharing common rooms. He stated that individual faculty workspaces are crucial for effective research, proper PhD supervision, meaningful interaction with research scholars, and efficient discharge of other academic responsibilities.

The delegation also held detailed discussions on matters relating to faculty welfare, academic development, research promotion, university administration and infrastructure augmentation.

Both the APUTA and the VC emphasised the importance of sustained cooperation and constructive dialogue for the continued progress of the university.