studies, and developmental projects. The university will collaborate with government, NGOs, community organizations, self-help groups and industry in the development of the community. II.Mission MLCU Mission Statement: “To Contribute to the Sustainable Development of Meghalaya and the North East India, while Upholding and Preserving its Cultural Heritage by providing knowledge and skills that will enable our students to become global citizens.” Alignment of purpose: identifying with our constituency With the Church With the state With our culture Affirmative action Choice of faculty Access for students Projects, research and activism for social and developmental concerns Partnerships: government, NGOs Structural and academic aspects Several small centres rather than large monolithic structure Job and entrepreneurship oriented courses Experiential curriculum rather than traditional curriculum Facilitative and supportive learning in a stress-free environment Outcomes versus inputs Assessment and counselling of incoming students Academic and personal background Assessment of careers knowledge, interests and aptitudes Counselling for course and career choices Student centred learning Participation in learning Foundation and remedial courses Supplementary learning Proactive counselling centre Individual portfolios Complementary curriculum English and computer communication Career skills Entrepreneurship Social skills Community skills Faculty Development Professional responsibility Formative evaluation: self-evaluation is the key ingredient Career development linked to personal and community priorities III.Campuses 1.Shillong 2.Tura 3.Rymbai 4.Nongtalang IV.Administrative and Academic Coordinators S.No Area of Responsibility Coordinator 1 Finance Officer Bhaktanraj Martyn 2 Public Information Officer S Maxwell Lyngdoh 3 Human Resources and Placement Cell Mr Julian Dhar 4 Academics Ms Jennifer War 5 Academic Innovations and Indigenous Studies Fabian Marbaniang 6 Student Evaluation Ms Iwamon Joyce Laloo 7 Library Ms Larilin Kharpuri 8 Complementary Curriculum Mr Hingba Joyson 9 Student Affairs Mr Manbha Syrem 10 Counselling Namrata Rynjah 11 Doctoral Committee and Faculty Development Dr Bonnie Nicol 12 Network Administration Mr Patrick Syiem 13 Projects Mr Iban Pyngrope 14 Rymbai, Nongtalang and Jowai Campus Administrator Ms Minorita Lyngdoh 15 Tura Campus Administrator Ms Twinkle Marak B.Head of Departments S.No Area of Responsibility Department 1 Dr Rennie O Lakadong Allied Health Sciences 2 Ms Marina B Marwein Management Studies 3 Ms Melari Shisha Nongrum Social Work 4 Mr Patrick M Syiem Information Sciences 5 Dr Sanda N Lyngwa English