Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 24: The valedictory function of the Faculty Development Program on Development of Leadership Skills among Future Academic Leaders was held in the Department of Home Science, University of Jammu.
S A Mujtaba, former Member JKPSC and former DG Prosecution, J&P, was the chief guest while Dr Yasmeen Ashai, Director Colleges, JKUT was the guest of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Mujtaba said that communication is an essential tool of leadership and academician knowledge of one’s field plays a key role. He also mentioned that NEP 2020 focused on inculcating leadership skills and it’s a policy that connects various disciplines. Understanding the culture and context is important for any leader, as is diverse knowledge, he added.
Dr Yasmeen Ashai, who also happens to be an Alumni of the Department of Home Science, said that an effective leader should rely more on consultative decisions and focus on teamwork, emphasizing the major qualities of leaders and the three key leadership styles i.e., Autocratic, Democratic and Consultative.
Prof Samridhi Arora, Head, Department of Home Science, e said that the Department has a legacy of Academic Leadership since all its Faculty members and Alumni are working in various Leadership positions in the state, nation and some even abroad.
Prof Neeru Sharma, Course Coordinator, presented a brief report of the 5-day FDP on the Development of Leadership Skills among Future Academic Leaders.
The FDP was attended by participants from Universities and Colleges of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. The five days of deliberations were held by eminent academic leaders from J&K and other parts of India.
Ranjeet Kalra, Teaching Faculty, UGC HRDC, presented a formal vote of thanks, lauding the efforts of the Department of Home Science in organizing such events.
Others present on the occasion were Prof Jasbir Singh, Prof Shashi Manhas, Dr Arpana Langeh, Anu Choudhary, Dr Charu Mohan, Organizing Secretary, Dr Vikram Sahi, Ashwin, and research scholars. The proceedings of the programme were conducted by Sonia Rani, research scholar in the Department of Home Science.
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