Patna, BIHAR :

Patna:

Padamlata Thakur and Ejaz Ali Arshad on Wednesday took charge as principals of Magadh Mahila College and Patna College respectively.

The Patna University issued the notification for the appointments on Tuesday night.

Thakur who took charge as 22nd principal of Magadh Mahila College was earlier working as head of the history department and she was also the coordinator of the Department of Women’s Studies.

Arshad, who was appointed principal of Patna College, had served as vice-chancellor of Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University, Patna, from February 2014 to February 2017.

Arshad whose tenure completed this year as VC of Maulana was working as head of Urdu department at Patna University. Arshad had also worked as dean students’ welfare at Patna University.

Thakur said: “It is a proud moment for me to become the principal of Magadh Mahila College which is one of prestigious educational institutions of Patna University.”

Thakur said she had called a meeting of teachers, staff and members of college students’ council to discuss ways for academic and infrastructure development.

“My first priority will be to look into students’ issue. As MMC is a women college, ways to strengthen gender-sensitisation cell will be a priority and so is girls security,” she said.Arshad said his priority was to restore the glory of Patna College. “Improvement in academics and infrastructure facilities will be my top priority.”

source: http://www.telegraphindia.com / The Telegraph, Calcutta,India / Home> Bihar / by Special Correspondent / November 02nd, 2017