“Vikasana” – Two-day Faculty Development Program

Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology & Management, (SMVITM)Bantakal along with ISTE Faculty Chapter organized a two-day faculty development program- “Vikasana” for its faculty at the institute on 18 and 19 July 2016.  Dr. B. M. Somayaji, Retired Professor in Chemistry, PPC Udupi, was the chief guest for the inaugural function of this program. Sri Ratnakumar, Secretary of Shri Sode Vadiraja Mutt Education Trust® Udupi, and Prof.  Dr. Radheshyam, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering of SMVITM were present during the inaugural session.

Delivering his inaugural address, Dr. Somayaji said that, one can be inspired by other persons but to succeed in life one has to be self-motivated.  He also stressed on being satisfied ourselves first. He also added some tips to the faculty members to be more enthusiastic, being empathetic, to recognize the smallest accomplishment of the students, and also to make sure that at the end of the class, students eyes will be glittered with satisfaction of gaining knowledge. He also said that, the ultimate satisfaction for a teacher is when his students excel in the professional field. He also highlighted the importance of Spiritual Quotient (SQ) along with Emotional Quotient (EQ) and Intelligent Quotient (IQ).

While delivering the presidential address, Sri Ratnakumar, Secretary SSVMET appreciated the faculty meªÀiïbers for their contribution in the previous year, requested to continue the same with the larger interest of institutional and personal growth. He also assured that the management will support the faculty and staff for all their good work.

Program began with the invocation by Ms. Aishwarya ( Dept. of mathematics). Prof. Dr. Radheshyam B gave overview about this program and welcomed the gathering. Prof. Dr. Balachandra Achar, Head, Dept. of ECE proposed vote of thanks. The program was anchored by Mr. Venugopal Rao of Dept. of computer Science Engineering

On the first day, “Proffesional Ethics”, “ Towards Quality Education-NBA Prerequisites” and “Financial Management for Teachers “ were delivered by Dr. B. M. Somayaji, Dr. Sudarshan Rao K, (Head, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering SMVITM) and Mr. Harish B. (Technical Advisor to SMVITM) respectively.  On the second day, “Effective Knowledge Dissemination through Teaching Aids” by Sri. P. N. Bhat, Best Teacher State Level Awardee-2015, Vidhyabodhini High School, Balila, Sullia Taluk, Knowledge Sharing through Blogging” by Prof. Prithvi Loy Serrao, SJEC, Mangalore and “Tools for Self Enhancement” by Dr. Vasudeva and Mr. Vijayendra Bhat, SMVITM were conducted.