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More than 100 experts and professors from 79 universities across 28 countries
will participate in Chandigarh University's 9-day International Faculty
Development Program, which began on Monday with a grand inaugural ceremony which
was attended by experts and hundreds of faculty members of the University.
The seventh edition of CU's IFDP is being held in both offline and online
mode and will focus on sensitizing the faculty about new concepts and
methodologies in teaching, research, updating knowledge using modern
information, and equipping them with the necessary skills. During the 9-day
event, which is India's biggest IFDP, several lectures, screenings, and meetings
will be organized with the involvement of faculties from over 25 departments of
the university. Sessions related to curriculum development and research,
challenges faced by the university, and possible solutions to improve the
quality of education will also be held.
The inaugural ceremony of the
IFDP was attended by Caroline Rowett, British Deputy High Commission,
Chandigarh; Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Head of All India Council for Technical
Education (AICTE); Dr Montu M. Patel, President of Pharmacy Council of India
(PCI); Prof. (Dr.) Bhola Ram Gurjar, Director National Institute of Technical
Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) Chandigarh; Sushil Sudan, President Jammu
& Kashmir State Pharmacy Council; Dr. Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General of
Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and Sushil Kumar Bansal, President
Punjab State Pharmacy Council were the Guest of Honor for the occasion. Prof.
(Dr.) R.S. Bawa, Pro-Chancellor of Chandigarh University, was also present on
the occasion.
Deputy High Commissioner of the UK, Caroline Rowett
expressed her gratitude to Chandigarh University for the opportunity to join
this significant occasion along with the distinguished academicians from across
the globe. She said, "Education is international, and looking around the room we
have underlined that. Association and collaboration with international
universities provide invaluable opportunities for students and faculty members
to engage in cross-cultural exchanges, research projects, and collaborative
degree programs. This integration of different perspectives and expertise leads
to a more comprehensive understanding of global issues and fosters innovation."
She further added, "Education is the heart of the India-UK relationship and
is reflected in the India-UK 2030 roadmap. Both countries are committed to
working together through universities to enhance the exchange of ideas and
organize networks of leading think tanks at universities and research
organizations in both countries. Universities, important stakeholders, and
partners are an important part of this relationship."
While addressing
the inaugural ceremony, Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Head of All India Council for
Technical Education (AICTE) said, "Chandigarh University's initiative of
organizing International Faculty Development Program 2023 is a step towards
integrating international, intercultural, and global dimension into the goals,
teaching-learning, research, and service functions of a university in the higher
education system." Stating the quote 'Think Globally, Act Globally', he
emphasized on the global relationship between the nations, people, cultures, and
institutions. This will help Indian students in linking communities to the
world, expanding opportunities in the universities as well as our research
scholars and students.
Prof. (Dr.) Bhola Ram Gurjar, Director National
Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research Chandigarh, said, "IFDP 2023
is a unique initiative by Chandigarh University and every other institute should
follow the same with the motto that lifelong learning is the key to a happy and
successful life, and there is no age bar for learning. India had universities
like Nalanda and Taxila, much ahead of the world, where specializations in
various fields were offered. However, the concept of universities is outdated as
it is the age of multiversity and even NEP talks about delivering an
interdisciplinary approach to learning. Today, technology has taken over the
world and has created a huge impact on the society. The future technologies will
have higher influence over every aspect, but it will not help until we learn
about them."
Dr
Montu M. Patel, President of the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), said,
"Chandigarh University is playing a significant role in contributing towards
making Chandigarh city a hub of education. However, without training and
knowledge, it is impossible to deliver quality education to students. And this
International Faculty Development Program (IFDP) is a great initiative to
upskill the campus faculty as well as transfer global knowledge to them to
enhance the education quality. The government of India under PM Modi and PCI are
working along with the UK and other countries for the globalization of
pharmaceutical education."
Dr Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General of the
Association of Indian Universities (AIU), thanked Chandigarh University for the
invitation to be a part of the international faculty development program and
share opinions, views, and experiences with the participants. She said, "The
world is constantly changing, and what the students need to learn today in terms
of content must be different. Today's youth aspire to be lifelong learners,
innovative, challenge-takers, progressive, solution-providers, leaders, and
finally good human beings, which is extremely important to survive in today's
world. Hence, it is important to change the curriculum that is relevant not just
today but years later as well."
Chandigarh University Chancellor Satnam
Singh Sandhu said, "Chandigarh University's focus is to deliver an education of
global standard and produce professional leaders for serving the society &
realizes the need for equipping its faculty with the latest skills, knowledge,
and methodologies for achieving the same. Hence, the university organizes the
International Faculty Development Program every year with the involvement of
international experts in the education sector to transfer global-level knowledge
to the faculty and increase their potential to expand their expertise."
He further added that is a matter of pride to state that in the recently
released QS World University Ranking 2024, Chandigarh University secured an
impressive overall rank of 771-780, which is a historic moment for the
university. CU has been ranked the number 1 Private University in India, and
20th among all the Public and Private Universities in the country.
Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked
University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is
located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in
India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by
NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG
and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law,
architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It
has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC.
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