Prof Sherwin May Sungoh appointed as NEHU Pro-VC

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMarch 25, 2025

Prof Sherwin May Sungoh has been appointed as the Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Shillong Campus.

This appointment was in pursuant to the resolution adopted by the Executive Council (EC) in its 85th Emergent Executive Council meeting held on November 14, 2024.

Prof Sungoh has officially assumed charge as Pro Vice-Chancellor with effect from March 21, 2025 and reported the joining to the Vice Chancellor Prof Prabha Shankar Shukla, said an official statement issued by NEHU here.

“Prof SM Sungoh is a distinguished academician and professor in the Department of Education at NEHU, Shillong Campus. With extensive experience in higher education, her research and teaching focus on pedagogy, curriculum development, and educational policy. She has contributed significantly to the academic growth of NEHU in the last several decades and has been actively involved in various research projects, publications, and administrative responsibilities. Her expertise in education will greatly benefit the university in her new role,” it said.

As per the NEHU Act and Statutes, the Pro Vice-Chancellor assists the Vice-Chancellor in the overall administration, academic affairs, and financial functioning of the University. In accordance with NEHU Act 13 and Statute 3 (3), the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Shukla, has delegated specific administrative, financial, and academic responsibilities to Prof Sungoh to facilitate the effective governance of the university. These delegated powers are subject to modification as per university requirements to ensure efficient functioning.

During her tenure as Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof SM Sungoh will be entitled to draw pay and allowances as prescribed by the UGC and the Ministry of Education, GoI, in alignment with the policies of NEHU. Her services will be governed by the terms and conditions set forth in Statute 3 (2) and Ordinance OE-1 of the University.