The “Mentoring Excellence” workshop for Mentoring Coordinators of Presidency University was successfully conducted on 5th January, 2026 in the campus with the objective of strengthening mentoring practices as a core pillar of student success in higher education. The workshop brought together experienced academic leaders and student affairs professionals from Presidency University, creating a comprehensive and practice-oriented learning platform for faculty mentors.

The session commenced with an insightful address by Dr. S. J. Thiruvengadam, Vice Chancellor, Presidency University, who emphasized mentoring as a strategic enabler of holistic student development. He highlighted the evolving role of faculty mentors in addressing academic, personal, and professional challenges faced by students in contemporary higher education environments.

Col. P. L. Jayram, Director – Student Discipline & Sports, discussed practical approaches to identifying and handling student issues, with a strong focus on discipline management and behavioural concerns. His session provided real-life perspectives on preventive mentoring and constructive intervention strategies.

Dr. Anu Sukhdev, Dean – Department of Student Affairs, elaborated on enhancing student participation and engagement through structured mentoring and club activities, demonstrating how co-curricular platforms can be effectively integrated into mentoring outcomes.

A detailed overview of the structured mentoring process was presented by Dr. Anni Arnav, Head – Student Mentoring Program, covering the Linways mentoring module, mentoring frameworks, monitoring mechanisms, review practices, and continuous improvement strategies to ensure consistency and accountability.

The workshop concluded with an interactive session by Ms. N. Namratha Jessica, Student Counsellor, who focused on essential communication and counselling skills for mentors, equipping faculty with empathetic listening and student-support techniques.

Overall, the workshop was highly impactful, equipping Mentoring Coordinators with practical tools, institutional frameworks, and enhanced confidence to guide faculty mentors in fostering student success.