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GURU-DAKSHTA Faculty Induction Programme (FIP) 7
Module-1: Higher Education and its Ecosystem
Objective:
To provide a comprehensive overview of Indian Higher education system.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
The participants will be able to:
3 Capture the trends & practices in higher education across the globe
3 Understand the problems in Indian higher education system as well as challenges and
opportunities in addressing these problems
3 Understand the history of development of higher education and evaluate the contribution of
respective universities in its development
3 Appreciate the role of faculty members in the University structure
Focus areas/themes:
3 Evolution of the Higher Education sector of India
3 History of one’s own University / college/ institute
3 National and Global trends in Higher education
3 Current challenges and opportunities in Indian higher education implications for the everyday
classroom
3 University/ college as an institution - structure and functions
3 Ecosystem around the University/ college -MHRD, State Departments of Higher Education,
UGC, NAAC, NIRF, CEC, INFLIBNET, various regulatory bodies - implications of their
role
3 Recognition under 2f and 12B of UGC Act
3 Schemes under UGC, ICSSR, ICHR, DBT and any other funding agencies including NGOs
that has relevance to higher education
3 Understanding Roles and responsibilities of faculty in the University Structure: Roles &
responsibilities - teaching, research, and support to local community
3 Addressing problems of the students and constructive approach towards teaching and support
for students learning
3 Code of conduct, professional ethics, professional relationship and network
3 The University Act, statutes, Ordinances and its role and importance in governance
3 Institutional planning and development
Suggested Activities:
Lecture Method, Brainstorming Sessions, Interactive sessions with non-academic personnel, Case
Studies.
Suggested Assessments:
Learning outcomes can be assessed through Self-assessment, feedback, practical case assignments
to address the problems inside the institution, engaging in higher order abilities through oral and
