The UGC-Academic Staff College, Kumaun University, Nainital was sanctioned by the UGC, New Delhi on 10th October 2006,constituted by the University on 28th October 2006 and started functioning on 12th February 2007. In addition to conducting Orientation Programmes and Refresher Courses, the ASC also undertakes a number of innovative extension activities.

Its vision includes:

• Aiding the capacity building and overall personality development of the teachers. Arranging lectures on varied subjects such as stress management, time management, communication skills, inter-personal relationships, first aid training, etc.
• Ensuring that all programmes focus on new concepts and emerging trends in the area of research and academics. 
• Compiling supplementary reading material for the participants of the various training courses, and module building on communication skills, pedagogy, etc. 
• Creating awareness and stimulating interest about relevant regional issues like biodiversity conservation and disaster management in the region through lectures and mock exercises.
• Building a rich library to make the UGC-Academic Staff College a hub of academic activities.
• Conducting short term courses and programmes for non-teaching staff and administrative staff of the University.

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