Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 5: The 3-day Induction Program for the second batch of its innovative four-year Undergraduate program, “Design-Your-Degree” was inaugurated at Jammu University, here today.
Distinguished academicians graced the occasion and set the stage for a transformative educational journey for the new students.
Prof Dinesh Singh, a renowned academician and former Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University, currently serving as the Vice-Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Council, was the chief guest. He stressed the need for open-mindedness in education, advocating for moving beyond traditional textbooks to embrace practical, hands-on learning experiences. He emphasized the importance of experiential learning and urged students to become self-motivated learners.
Prof Umesh Rai, Vice-Chancellor JU, in his address, said that this innovative program aims to depart from traditional education methods, allowing students to customize their academic journeys based on their individual interests and strengths. He encouraged the students to seize this opportunity to explore various disciplines, collaborate across different fields, and develop a comprehensive understanding that will equip them to navigate the complexities of the real world.
Prof Alka Sharma, Director, Skill Incubation Innovation Entrepreneurial Development Centre (SIIEDC) and Prof Shobha Bagai, Director of the Cluster Innovation Centre, Delhi University, also spoke on the occasion.
The formal vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Shallu Sehgal, Department of Economics, JU. Prof K S Charak, Prof Anil Gupta, Prof Sandeep Singh, Dr Jatinder Manhas, Dr Sandeep Arya, Dr Sunil Kumar, Dr Pallavi Sachdev and Dr Chinmoyee Maharana among others were present during the induction programme. The entire program was conducted by Prof Sadaf Shah, Associate Director, SIIEDC.
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