

IIM Sambalpur conducted a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) for executives of Bhubaneswar-based Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), at its campus. The residential program was conducted for as many as 36 mid-career faculty members in two separate batches, with a focus on their professional growth and development in the ever-changing field of management education in the realm of agriculture.
Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur, stated, "The primary objective of the FDP was to enhance the professional growth and development of faculty members working in OUAT focused on management education. The program provides thorough training in the basic principles of general management, pedagogical techniques especially case methods, cutting-edge research methodologies, and advanced topics within specific domains."
Prof. Jaiswal further said, "Professional development based on the practical guiding principles of education to generate and develop knowledge for every organization is the need of the hour. FDP training included a charge for such development, implementation issues, and concerns. Moreover, the emergence of digital technologies presents novel approaches to transform procedures. The program is categorized into different themes covering case studies, conceptual frameworks, group discussions, collaborative activities, and experiential knowledge exchange."
Prof. Anand Hindolia and Prof. Merlin Nandy led the FDP ensuring a rich learning experience for participants while Dr. Rama Chandra Dash served as the corresponding resource person.
Covering a diverse range of topics, the program delved into various sessions such as teaching-learning methods, communication strategies, academic leadership, and innovation. It also addressed crucial aspects like improving university performance, the role of IT in learning, and collaboration for academic excellence. It also explored the implications of NEP 2020, initiatives in agricultural academic development and an open house session.
The program concluded with an outdoor visit and a valedictory session, providing participants with an opportunity to reflect and provide feedback.
๐๐ญ๐๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ WhatsApp Channel now! ๐๐ฒ
๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ด๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐ Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram