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JAMMU: In a significant stride towards transforming India’s educational landscape, the University of Jammu (JU), in collaboration with the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, is set to host a three-day workshop centered on “Capacity Building in Leadership Development of Academic Administrators and Principals for NEP-2020 Implementation.”
This workshop, with a special focus on internationalizing higher education, represents a significant leap towards aligning Indian higher education with global benchmarks.
The workshop will be inaugurated by the Lieutenant Governor JK UT and Chancellor University of Jammu, Manoj Sinha tomorrow.
University of Jammu has been selected as the nodal university for the familiarization, Sensitization and Capacity building of academicians, administrators and other stakeholders for the effective implementation of the NEP 2020.
During a curtain-raiser press conference, Prof. Dinesh Singh, Vice Chairperson Higher Education council, Govt. of JK UT and Chancellor, Kumara Mangalam University spoke at length about how NEP is going to create a Knowledge Economy that is indispensable for sustained high economic performance of any country.
He further spoke of the need to connect the students with NEP and enable them to enjoy the freedom that it offers.
Vice-Chancellor JU, Prof Umesh Rai stressed the critical importance of revisiting curriculum design in light of NEP-2020.
He announced that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, led by the JU, is at the forefront of NEP-2020 implementation, showcasing the region’s unwavering dedication to delivering quality education.
The workshop will delve into policy implementation, especially in universities where youth enrollment is at its peak.
Prof. Rai emphasized the shift towards offering maximum courses online, providing students with flexibility in choosing courses or subjects not available in their colleges.
Dean Academic Affairs and Convener of the three day workshop, Prof. Anju Bhasin gave a detailed overview of the workshop sharing that around 250 participants have registered and there would be 35 speakers in ten sessions spread over 3 days.
Themed “Internationalization of Higher Education,” the workshop brings together key stakeholders – university leaders, administrators, and academics – to deliberate on aligning university systems with the vision of NEP-2020. Distinguished participants include Ambassadors of the Indian government, renowned resource persons, university Vice-Chancellors, Deans, College Principals, and academics, collectively assessing NEP-2020 implementation.
The program objectives encompass implementing NEP-2020 recommendations at the institutional level, reflecting on internationalization strategies, developing and implementing institutional development plans, promoting multidisciplinary education, ensuring holistic development, embracing blended learning, and initiating skill-based education.
Participants will delve into themes such as multidisciplinary and holistic education, internationalization of higher education, institutional development plans, digital initiatives in education, collaborative tools, teacher education, school quality issues, social responsibility, community engagement, organizing internships, research promotion, and industry-institution linkages.
Those present on the occasion included Prof. Meena Sharma, Dean Planning and Development, Prof. Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, Prof. Sandeep Pandita, Director MMTTC and Co-Convener of the workshop , Prof. Manisha Priyam, Dept. of Education Policy, NIEPA, New Delhi.