Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 11: The University of Jammu, in collaboration with the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, is set to host a three-day workshop from tomorrow, 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. JU 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.
Vice-Chancellor JU, Prof Umesh Rai, while speaking on the occasion, stressed the critical importance of revisiting curriculum design in light of NEP-2020 and said that 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.
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.
The press briefing was conducted by Dr Sumita Sharma, Deputy Registrar, University of Jammu.
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