In order to provide personalised guidance and mentoring to the fresher students, Panjab
University (PU) has decided to adopt unique mentoring system as per which each faculty
member would advise five to ten students joining the University Professional Courses.

In this unique initiative, the faculty members would advise
the fresher students on their personal, academic, social and other problems and suggest
solutions to those problems as per the rules. More attention will be given to younger
students coming to University campus in professional courses after completing 10+2 class
while all other students coming to campus after completing their graduation and/or post
graduation would also be covered. Every year, about 4,000 students take fresh admissions
in PU campus and there are about 800 faculty members.

The decision was taken by the PU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Arun K. Grover after consulting
and informal interaction with the students and faculty members. The Vice Chancellor was
on a visit to University Institute of Engineering & Technology along with Dean Students
Welfare (DSW), DSW (W) and other officers of the University. DSW Prof AS Ahluwalia said
that faculty members would also be aided by professional Psychologists and concerned
experts. Counseling Cell(s) in every institutedepartment would also be set up to
provide guidance and comfort to students in distress.

PU Spokesman said that many more steps would be taken to make the students feel at home
in the University Campus. It has been decided that all the fresher students taking
admissions in the PU will be addressed by Vice Chancellor. It has been felt that such
an initiative would also help in countering the unhealthy ragging and enhance the
confidence of the students in the longer run.

The Faculty members would endeavor to provide personalised guidance to the students and
meet them every fortnight. They will even advice the students about the choice of the
subjects

keeping in view their interest and caliber. This would result in a positive outlook for
all the students to create a congenial atmosphere on the campus. Assistance from active
senior students and Panjab University Campus Students Council would also be sought to
make the stay of new students happier and homely.

Press Release No.267