The Department of Psychology was started at Pachhunga University College in1983. Faculty members both in the past and present have worked to the best of their abilities, teaching and helping students realise their potentialities to the utmost level, both inside and outside the classroom. It is a matter of immense pride that alumni from the department have found gainful employment in various fields and are contributing to society in several ways.
In addition to active teaching, the faculty members are involved in various levels of administration within the college, university and community level. The Faculty members consistently publish research articles in peer-reviewed national and international journals, published chapters in book, edited and translated books as well. The Department, with enthusiastic support and guidance from the Principal has started a Lifeskills Training Programme which has been utilised not just by students of the college, but with professional football players, local churches and various non-governmental organisations.
Students Profile:
Although the department receives many applications each year, due to infrastructural limitations, only about 40-45 students are admitted each year. Students from English may also opt for Psychology as their elective paper. Individual profiles are maintained for each core student in each semester and is used for tracking their progress and for tutorials and mentoring of students. The enrolment for the academic year 2020 is as shown below:
Semester |
No. of Core students |
No. of elective students |
Total |
II semester |
57 |
86 |
143 |
IV semester |
45 |
67 |
112 |
VI semester |
35 |
- |
35 |
Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff:
Presently, there are four (4) permanent and two (2) guest faculty members and two (2) non-teaching staff. Three members of the teaching staff have acquired their PhD degree while one is currently working on it. The two Non-Teaching staff are:
1. Mr. R. Lalrinliana , Laboratory Attendant
2. Mr. Benjamin L. Chawngthu, Laboratory Attendant
Infrastructure:
The department library has nearly 65 books and a well-equipped laboratory ensuring smooth teaching as per the requirements of the syllabus. The laboratory is also fitted with a wall mounted projector as well as a 65-inch LED screen television which facilitates state of the art teaching. Besides the laboratory, there is a Departmental Room, also fitted with a projector which is maintained exclusively for 5th & 6th semester students.
List of former faculty with their joining dates:
1. Paranjit Singh 1.10.83
2. C.R.Saman 4.10.83
3. Mohd. Safiq 10.11.83
4. Dr.L.N.Singh 12.9.84
5. Dr.P.K.Biswas 24.11.88
6. Dr.R.N.Rai 18.8.90
7. Dr.Zoengpari 20.12.95
8. Dr.R.C.Pandey 20.12.95
Faculty members for the Academic Session 2020-2021:
1. Prof. Rinpari Ralte (HoD) 4.3.2004 - till date
2. Dr.Saichampuii Sailo 30.8.2006 - till date
3. Dr.Lalropuii 21.12.2011 - till date
4. Lalthantluangi Sailo 30.8.2006- till date ( On Study Leave)
5. Dr R Lalnuntluangi 2021 - till date
6. Johny Lalthafamkima 2020- till date
Activities:
Every year, the department observes World Suicide Prevention Day and World Mental Health Day by organizing seminars and competitions. The department also provides a great deal of other curricular activities which proves to be beneficial for the students such as tutor-ward mentoring, departmental seminars, moral education, imparting IT/ computer knowledge and classroom discussion. Most of the classes were taken using powerpoint presentations.
The 5th Semester students have to take up individual research project and some of these projects are submitted for publications. The 6th Semester students are sent to Non-governmental Organizations for field work and internship. Their tasks include observation of the children clients/ inmates, learning how to identify and diagnose specific disorders, learning how to work with mentally-challenged children, adolescents with drug problems, and HIV patients. They also learn to take case-study as well as administrative work in an NGO. List of these NGO’s are as follows:
1) Rephidim Home, Laipuitlang,
2) Mission for Social Reform, Tuikhuahtlang
3) LifCode, Zemabawk
4) Child Development Centre, Dawrpui Jail Veng
5) Shalom, Zarkawt
6) Shining Star Special School, Republic
7) Child Guidance Centre, Chaltlang
Apart from these, the 6th Semester students are sent to various institutions for institutional training and educational tour. They have visited esteemed institutions such as Ashadeep in Guwahati, Belle Vue in Kolkatta, SAATHII (Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India) in Kolkatta, Prayasam in Kolkatta and LGBRIMH (Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health) in Tezpur.
Our respected Principal, Prof. H. Lalthanzara signed Memorandum of Understanding (on behalf of the department) with Mr. Suveen Kumar, Founder, Emo Matrix 0n 27th June 2021. The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to ensure Courses and Training programs between Emo Matrix and Pachhunga University College and share the knowledge and skills available in both organizations. This Memorandum of Understanding will also take up joint Consulting and Projects to the Institution. Emo Matrix is a consulting firm which provides mental health services and courses by integrating psychology with technology and business. Their main aim is to bring about change in every walk of life by sparking one’s creativity and innovation through the power of psychology.
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Activity |
Date |
1 |
28 July 2015 |
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2 |
12-20 Oct 2015 |
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3 |
7-8 July 2016 |
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4 |
Psychological assessments and life-skills training at Lungleng Village |
2016 |
5 |
2016 |
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6 |
9 Sept 2016 |
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7 |
10 Oct 2016 |
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8 |
18 Feb – 9 Mar 2017 |
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9 |
12 April 2017 |
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10 |
Special talk on ‘Prospects in Psychology’ |
15 Aug 2017 |
11 |
5 – 14 Dec 2017 |
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12 |
Jan – Apr 2018 |
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13 |
16 Feb 2018 |
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14 |
27 Aug 2018 |
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15 |
29 Nov – 9 Dec 2018 |
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16 |
17 Jan 2019 |
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17 |
Jan-Feb 2019 |
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18 |
9 Sept 2019 |
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19 |
23 Aug 2019 |
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20 |
14 Sept 2019 |
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21 |
27 Sept 2019 |
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22 |
Sensitization and Awareness Programme on Substance Abuse Prevention |
4 Oct 2019 |
23 |
2 – 5 Dec 2019 |
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24 |
10 Sept 2020 |
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25 |
23 Sept 2020 |
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26 |
10 Oct 2020 |
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27 |
Sensitization programme for undergraduate students on Drug Prevention |
26 June 2021 |
28 |
27 June 2021 |
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29 |
26 – 27 Aug 2021 |
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30 |
2-Day International Conference on Health Psychology and Allied Science |
26 - 27 May 2023 |
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