Srinagar, Jul 22: Reinforcing its commitment to student-centred governance and participatory leadership, the Department of Students' Welfare (DSW), University of Kashmir, on Wednesday organised the First Meeting of the Kashmir University Students' Council (Class Representatives) for the Academic Session 2026 at Gandhi Bhawan.
The meeting was attended by more than 200 Class Representatives from the University's teaching departments and satellite campuses, providing them with a common platform to engage directly with the University's leadership on issues concerning student welfare, academic excellence, leadership and campus development.
The meeting was presided over by Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nilofer Khan, and attended by Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Pirzada Shariefuddin; Registrar, Prof. Naseer Iqbal; Dean Students' Welfare, Prof. Seema Singh; Controller of Examinations, Prof. Majid Zaman Baba; University Provost (Girls), Prof. Aneesa Jan; University Provost (Boys), Prof. Showkat Ahmad Shah; Coordinator, Physical Education & Sports, Dr. Surjeet Singh; Coordinator, University Health Centre, Dr. Khalid Nazir Tarzan; University Cultural Officer, Dr. Shahid Ali Khan, besides officers of the University.
In her presidential address, the Vice-Chancellor described the Class Representatives as key partners in the University's institutional growth and highlighted their vital role in strengthening the relationship between students and the University administration.
Urging them to lead with responsibility, she called upon them to uphold the values of integrity, inclusiveness, empathy, discipline and accountability while representing the interests of their fellow students. She encouraged the representatives to become ambassadors of positive change by promoting academic excellence, harmony, innovation, and constructive dialogue across the campus.
Reaffirming the University's commitment to maintaining an open, responsive, and student-centric administration, she assured the representatives that their ideas, feedback, and aspirations would continue to guide the University's efforts towards academic excellence and institutional development.
An engaging interactive session followed, during which the Class Representatives shared valuable suggestions and raised issues relating to student welfare, academic facilities, infrastructure, hostel facilities, digital services, cultural and literary activities, sports, student support services, and overall campus life. The University leadership appreciated the thoughtful feedback and assured the participants that all genuine suggestions would receive due consideration.
Welcoming the gathering, Dean Students' Welfare, Prof. Seema Singh, said that the Department remains committed to creating opportunities that enable students to learn beyond the classroom while nurturing leadership, creativity, innovation and social responsibility.
Speaking on the occasion, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Pirzada Shariefuddin, emphasised that academic excellence is best achieved when students actively engage in co-curricular and extracurricular activities alongside their classroom learning.
Registrar, Prof. Naseer Iqbal, highlighted the importance of effective communication, mutual trust, and collaboration in strengthening the University's academic and administrative ecosystem.
Controller of Examinations, Prof. Majid Zaman Baba, highlighted the significant role of Class Representatives in nurturing a culture of academic responsibility and informed participation. He urged them to serve as dependable channels of communication by ensuring that important academic and examination-related information reaches every student on time.
The proceedings were moderated by University Cultural Officer, Dr. Shahid Ali Khan, who also proposed the Vote of Thanks. The meeting concluded with the screening of a specially produced documentary film by EMRC, KU highlighting the initiatives and achievements of the Department of Students' Welfare.
