Metric 3.3.5: Mental Health Support for Students
Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU) is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive campus
environment that prioritizes the mental health and emotional well-being of its students. Aligned with
the objectives of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), the University has
established multiple initiatives to address the psychological, emotional, and social challenges faced by
students.
TMU operates a dedicated Counseling and Guidance Cell, staffed with trained counselors
and psychologists, offering confidential counseling sessions for students dealing with academic stress,
anxiety, relationship issues, and emotional difficulties. Regular mental health awareness workshops,
stress management sessions, and motivational talks are conducted to promote resilience and positive
coping strategies.
The University also organizes yoga, meditation, and mindfulness sessions in
collaboration with the Department of Yoga and Naturopathy to help students develop balance and inner
calm. Peer support programs and interactive sessions such as “Share and Care” circles encourage open
dialogue and mutual understanding among students.
In addition, TMU celebrates important mental
health observances like World Mental Health Day and Suicide Prevention Week, promoting awareness about
emotional wellness and reducing stigma around seeking help. Faculty members are sensitized to identify
signs of psychological distress and refer students for timely support.
Through these continuous
efforts, TMU ensures that students have access to a compassionate, responsive, and holistic support
system—thereby reinforcing the University’s vision of nurturing not only academic excellence but also
the overall well-being of its student community.
Adoption of Mentor-Mentee System
The University's strength in adopting a Mentor-Mentee system lies in its ability to foster individualized student support, enhance academic performance, and nurture personal and psychological development. By pairing students with experienced mentors, the University creates a network of guidance and encouragement, addressing specific needs and goals. This personalized approach improves student engagement and retention, facilitates smoother transitions into college life and careers, and builds a strong, supportive community. The system also allows mentors to identify and nurture talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the college. Each faculty member in the University work as the mentor of a group of 10 to 15 students. To ensure academic growth, the Mentor identifies slow and advanced learners based on internal assessment marks.
Responsibilities
The mentor will perform the following functions-
- Meet the group of students at least once a month.
- Continuously monitor, counsel, guide, and motivate the students in all academic matters.
- Advise students regarding choice of electives, projects, summer training, etc.
- Contact parents/guardians if the situation demands e.g. academic irregularities, negative behavioral changes, interpersonal relations, detrimental activities, etc.
- Advise students in their career development/professional guidance.
- Maintain contact with the students even after their graduation.
- Intimate HOD and suggest if any administrative action is called for.
- Maintain a detailed progressive record (TMU-Student Mentoring Hand Book) of the student.
The Implementation Procedure of the Scheme:
- A Guardian Tutor Scheme comprises the chief coordinator and coordinators.
- Students are divided into groups of 10-15 students.
- Each group is allotted a mentor.
- A Student Mentoring Hand Book is issued to all mentors for every mentee, in which all relevant
- information (student mentoring Record) of each student is entered.
- The mentor meet is held on the second Saturday of each month, in the last periods.
- A list is prepared with the group number, name of the mentor, name of allotted students, their classes, and the venue where they will assemble for meeting.
- The mentor is free to organize any activity like debate, general discussion, cultural activity, etc. so that students may feel free with them and develop rapport.
- After the mentor-mentee meet, the mentor submits its report to the coordinator/head.
- A feedback form on infrastructural facilities, departmental activities, the library, and the teaching methods of teachers is given to students randomly.
- The feedback form is collected and analyzed by coordinators/head.
- The summary of feedback analysis is submitted to management for appropriate decisions.
- The decision is communicated to the students.
The HOD will:
- Meet all mentors of his/her department at least once a month to review the proper implementation of the system.
- Advice mentors wherever necessary.
- Initiate administrative action on a student when necessary.
- Keep the head of the institute informed.