Faculty Development Program
The objective of faculty development program (FDP) was to motivate faculties for writing quality research paper. Topic of FDP was how to write a qualitative research paper for publishing in a reputed journal. Faculties of Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Management Studies and Research, SVIMS Business School and NKES Degree college attended FDP. Faculty development program was conducted on 5th, 11th and 19th October, 2024. First day FDP Program was conducted on 5th October, 2024 by Prof. Dr. Vishwanath Malji, Associate Professor HR on the topic of research paper, title of research paper and abstract. Detailed presentation and discussion was done on, how to select topic of research paper, then narrowing down the title to specific one and how to write abstract. Abstract should be written with details like purpose, findings, practical implications, value added by research paper, and limitations of study. Abstract should also include 5 keywords.
Second day faculty development program was conducted by Director Dr. Purshottam Patil sir on 11th October, 2024, on the topic of research methodology, data collection and data analysis. He discussed about how to write literature review with insights from preparing the table. Then he presented on objectives of research, statement of purpose, formulating research questions, and searching, examining datasets. Then he discussed about how to find datasets of dependent variable and independent variable from different websites. He explained about secondary data strategies such as formulating questions and then finding relevant datasets. Data analysis discussion and hands on practice done for statistical tool- regression analysis considering dependent variable and independent variable. Microsoft excel was used for calculating p value. Then discussion done about preparing null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis.
Third day faculty development program was conducted by Prof. Dhanashree Potey – Associate Professor Marketing, on 19th October, 2024, on the topic of findings, discussion, conclusions, recommendations and references. She explained in detail how to write findings and findings should include written text, tables, graphs and other illustrations. Findings should be linked to the research questions, hypothesis and overall objective of the study. In findings, share relevant data that connect with the goal of the study. Do not overwhelm the reader with too much data/theory and present the findings of study without bias or ambiguity. Maintain logical relationship between objectives of the study, literature review and research methods of your study. Present the results in a structured way and in chronological order. Discussion section will have more details about findings. Conclusion tells about why research is important and it is based on existing knowledge and findings. Conclusion sparks desire to explore further. Recommendations section can have various types of research recommendations such as practical, policy, research, theoretical, methodological and educational. References must be given in APA (American Psychological Association) and AMA (American Marketing Association) style.
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Management Studies & Research (SVIMS) had their Faculty Development (FDP) program on 6th April, ’24 conducted by an international professor, Prof (Dr) Ravindra Dissanayake, Professor at the Department of Marketing Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. The FDP session was very informative and insightful, besides adding value and being a good learning to all the members present.
Prof (Dr) Ravindra Dissanayake was welcomed by the Trustee’s and the Director SVIMS. The FDP was held at the SVIMS conference room and the topic of the FDP was “How to write a Research Paper of an International Standard”. The session was very lively with appropriate mix of examples, experiences and a practical research path discussed.
The main takeaway were the 5Cs that researchers must include and take care of while writing a research paper for any international journal. They are Context, Content, Collaboration & Contribution, Conversation and Conclusion.
Step1 – When you start writing a paper it is a good idea to have a Target Journal in mind. If a journal has published papers like yours before there is a good chance they will consider your paper. Sending a paper to the wrong journal means discouraging and rude rejection letters from the editor and wasted time. So identify a potential target journal.
Step2 – You must have a clear statement of what is the problem your paper is addressing and why it is important. A clear outline of what the paper is about is needed which shows that that you understand the problem. Make the aims of the paper clear in the last paragraph.
Step 3 – Your research paper must shed light on the contribution you are making to the topic.
Step 4 – In your research paper have a conversation on the data and the findings.
Step 5 – In your conclusion discussion you need to link your topic the research questions and findings, re-evaluate all these and the future avenues of research.
The FDP was attended by the librarian, admission manager & all the faculty members of SVIMS, NKES Degree College and SVIMS Business School.
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Management Studies & Research (SVIMS) had their Faculty Development (FDP) program on 20th March ’24 and 23rd March ’24, respectively. It was conducted by Prof (Dr) Aruna Deshpande, Professor, Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute for Financial and Management Studies (ADIM) and Dr. Shamprasad Pujar, Chief Librarian, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research. Both the FDP sessions were very enlightening and discerning, besides adding value and being a good learning to all the members present.
Prof (Dr) Aruna Deshpande welcomed by the Director SVIMS. The FDP was held at the SVIMS conference room, and the topic of the FDP was “How to write a good quality Literature Review”. The session was very lively with appropriate mix of examples, experiences and a practical research path discussed.
Dr. Shamprasad Pujar’s session topic was “How to select the right Journal for Publishing”. The main takeaway were the various databases available, how to navigate and use the databases and where to publish, reasons for publishing and various types of journals. The session was very practical, lively with the right examples and appropriate experiences shared.
The SVIMS, NKES Degree College, NKES Junior College and SVIMS Business School Faculty members interacted with both the speakers to gain better perspective on the said topics. The faculty members felt that these FDP sessions have added value and enriched their research journey.
Both the FDPs were attended by the librarian, admission manager & all the faculty members of SVIMS, NKES Degree College and SVIMS Business School.
Two-Day FDP on Qualitative Research Publication
Resource Person: Prof. (Dr.) Amiya Kumar Mohapatra
Prof. (Dr.) Amiya Kumar Mohapatra’s session was focused on providing detailed guidance on writing research papers for reputed journals and publications. He began with a presentation that outlined the general structure for writing research papers. He emphasized the importance of clear and concise writing, and the need to follow the guidelines and requirements of the target journal or publication. Dr. Mohapatra shared valuable tips on selecting appropriate keywords, framing research questions, and presenting research findings effectively. He also discussed the importance of referencing and plagiarism prevention in research writing. The session was interactive, with participants engaging in discussions and seeking clarifications on various aspects of research paper writing.
Resource Person: Prof. (Dr.) Vasumathy Hariharan
The second day of the FDP began with an insightful session by our dean Dr. Vasumathy Hariharan. She discussed the significance of qualitative research in various disciplines. She emphasized the need for in-depth data analysis, interpretation, and understanding of the contextual factors in qualitative research. Dr. Hariharan shared practical tips on conducting qualitative research and writing qualitative research papers for publication. She highlighted the importance of ensuring rigor, validity, and reliability in qualitative research, and shared examples of effective qualitative research papers published in reputed journals. The session included interactive discussions and Q&A sessions, allowing participants to seek further guidance on qualitative research publication.
The two-day FDP on qualitative research publication provided faculty members with valuable insights and guidelines on writing research articles for reputed journals and publications. We express our gratitude to Dr. Amiya Kumar Mohapatra and Dr. Vasumathy Hariharan for their valuable contributions to the FDP. We also thank all the participants for their active participation and engagement throughout the workshop. The FDP was highly informative and interactive, enabling participants to enhance their knowledge and skills in qualitative research publication.
A Faculty Development Programme was held in our campus on 21/03/2023 which was attended by the Faculty members of SVIMS, SVIMS Business School and the Faculty members of NKES Degree College.
The Speaker, Nikhil Desai is the Director of Centre for Excellence and an International Motivator, Trainer & Coach.
He is also the author of his forth coming book “9 Habits of Super Successful People”. Mr Desai is passionate about unleashing the true potential of individuals and organizations. Mr Desai has conducted his seminars in over 42 countries world-wide with more than quarter million attending the same.
Being an eminent and an engaging speaker, Mr Desai held the audience in thrall and got the participants fully involved in his SSCC exercise – the STOP, START, CONTINUE & COMPLETE exercise.
The participants were divided into 7 groups and each group was asked to make a brief presentation about their respective SSCC exercise.
At the end of the session, he put the participants through a set of exercises like laughing silently and aloud to get rid of stress and to infuse energy.
The session proved to be an excellent one.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ON “EMERGING TRENDS IN TEACHING METHODS DURING THE POST PANDEMIC ERA”
The participants were the faculty of the Institute, degree college and the school.
The programme started with Saraswati Vandana (obeisance to the Goddess of learning). Dr Purshottam Patil, Director of our institute welcomed the guest speaker. Dr. Patil outlined the services rendered by the youth of our nation in nation building activities and the role of education in shaping the personality and attitudes of the younger generation.
Shri Shashikant Joshi, the Honorary Secretary of National Kannada Education Society, spoke about the evolution of NKES into a major educational institution from humble beginnings. He recalled the services of pioneers like Bharat Ratna Sr M Visvesvaraya who was instrumental in setting up the NKES. Shri Joshi also spoke in glowing terms about Dr. Chachadi and his accomplishments.
Prof. Gangadharan Mani, introduced the speaker to the audience. During the elaborate introduction, Prof Mani mentioned about the opinions expressed by Dr. Chachadi about the New Education Policy (NEP) 2022 in a YouTube channel.
Dr. Chachadi spoke at great length about different techniques that can be adopted in imparting education, sharing knowledge, the importance of preparation, adopting practical methods in teaching, using every day examples in teaching, using case study methods in teaching. Dr. Chachadi repeatedly emphasized the element of passion in teaching and how the teacher himself/herself becomes a co-learner. The entire proceedings were absorbing and interesting.
During the question- answer session Dr. Chachadi enthusiastically answered the questions put to him by the audience.
Prof Ganapati Kattige presented the vote of thank
REPORT ON FACULT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Date: 18th January 2020 and 30th January 2020
Objective: To inculcate research culture with an aim of research publication in reputed journals.
The 2-days Faculty development programme in association with University of Mumbai was conducted in Sir M. Visvesvarya Institute of Management Studies and Research on 18th and 30th January 2020. Total around 15 faculties from various colleges participated for the same. The resource person for the programme was Prof. (Dr.) Vasumathy Hariharan (expert in Finance, Data Analytics and Research) and Prof. Narendra Sannabhadti (alumnus IIM K).
The Chief Guest for the inauguration programme was Ms. Savita Kudtarkar, Manager – Marketing, Regional Office Mumbai, Syndicate Bank and Ms. Smita, Branch Manager, Syndicate Bank. The first day (18th January 2020) session covered the topic like, framing title, designing objectives, structure of research design, data collection tool along with literature review.
The second day (30th January 2020) was completely a lab-session covering statistical tools like SPSS and AMOS taken by Prof. (Dr.) Vasumathy Hariharan and Business Analytics using Python taken by Prof. Narendra Sannabhadti.
The valedictory was graced by Mr. Narayan N. and Trustee Mr. Ananth Banwasi, Mrs. Padmaja Banwasi followed by felicitation of both the resource persons and certificate distribution.
Overall the workshop created a conducive environment for research and kindled their interest to undertake research work.
SVIMS is always ready to update the skill set of its students. SVIMS also takes keen interest to upgrade the skill sets of its Faculty to international standard. As a part of such initiative Prof Venkatram Rajagopal of Pacific International Hotel Management School ,New Plymouth (New Zealand) & Ex Student of NKES School was invited on 30.01.2019 to take an interactive session for the Faculties on “ Modern Pedagogy for B-School teachers “ . All the faculties of SVIMS including our Director Dr. Patil were present. The session was well received by faculties. Dr. Patil welcomed the the guest & Mrs. Chitra Natarajan, Principal, NKES College felicitated him. At the end of the session Mr. R V Kadam Asst. Professor gave Vote of Thanks.
FDP on Innovative and Effective Teaching Methodology in Modern Era was conducted on Campus by Dr. A.M.Gurav Dean I/C, Commerce; Management, Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 18th Sept 2018 The major focus of this program was upgrading teaching, training and research skills of management professors – especially those who have not had an opportunity to acquaint themselves with recent developments in teaching and research methods. The program had a participation of about 30 faculties and helped them to develop their competency in general management education as well as in management research and pedagogy. All participants were given a certificate of participation.