Faculty Development Program for the new faculty members of Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU) was organized on 18th June 2018 to 22nd June 2018. The development programme included deliberations and training on the pedagogy, administration, use of ICT, research and entrepreneurship. Training on leadership, soft skills & personality developments was also given.
Hon’ble Vice-chancellor, Prof. Ramesh K. Goyal, DPSRU, Offg. Director DIPSAR, Prof. D.P. Pathak, Distinguished Professor DPSRU, Prof. S.K. Gupta discussed about the pedagog, classroom teacher and research in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Dr. Madhu Gupta Coordinated the program. The resource persons present were Dr. G.N. Singh, Director cum Secretary, IPC, Ghaziabad & Former DCGI, New Delhi, Mr. Cyrus P. Mistry (Former chairman of Tata Group), Mr. Madhusudhan Nair (Director Arna Immuno Ingredients Pvt. Ltd.) Mr. Vasant, Prof. R.C. Deka, (Formerly Director AIIMS & Vice Chancellor AdtU, Guwahati), Ms. Abhilasha, Dr. C.R. Patil (HOD& Professor, RC Patel, Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Shirpur), Mr. Prashant Gautam (Co-founder of Acadly and the Head of the Product, Technology and Design), Dr. Shri Dhar Dwivedi (National Heart Institute, New Delhi & BOG Chairman, DPSRU), Dr. Manish Diwan (Head-Strategic Partnership & Entrepreneurship Development, Birac, New Delhi), Dr. A.K. Agarwal, BOG Member, DPSRU, Mr. Sudhir Singh Verma, DCA, Dept. of Social Welfare, Delhi Mr. O.P. Bhati, A.O. DIPSAR, Mr. Ajay Puri, AAO, DIPSAR, Mr. R.P. Sharma, Consultant Admin, DPSRU.
In first day, Prof. S.K. Gupta the Chief Guest interacted with faculty members and discuss significance of teaching and research tool. A journey from DIPSAR to DPSRU was presented by Prof. D.P. Pathak. Prof. R. K. Goyal shared his experience as an academician and advised that students would be motivated with live example with respect to planning of lectures, research projects to students. An interesting discussion was held on conflicts on assigning priorities for a faculty for teaching research or administration.
After that a panel discussion was held with Mr. O.P.Bhati, Mr. Ajay Puri and Mr. R.P. Sharma who are actually involved in administration and purchase and accounts. Mr. Sudhir Singh Verma described how important is to understand general financial rules (GFR) in GNCT and also narrated about procurement through GEM, e-tendering as well as give various tips of administration. Mr. Vivek Mishra also shared his views on vigilance in administration and purchase and gave a training to follow GFR and vigilance.
Dr. G.N. Singh expressed his experiences with respect to regulatory frame work and its significance in research and teaching in university to be an ideal pharmacy teacher. An interactive discussion was held with Mr. Cyrus P. Mistry Mr. Madhusudhan Nair, Mr. Vasant with faculty. Mr. Mistry shared his real life experience and advised how to evolve as a successful personality and showed the hidden formula of success. Prof. Ramesh C. Deka discussed at length significance of understanding research methodology for getting research funding. Ms. Abhilasha delivered a vibrant presentation on the leadership, soft skills & personality developments and their relevance to pedagogy. Dr. Shridhar Dwivedi narrated about yoga especially for prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Dr. C.R. Patil sensitized of Pharmacy Teachers as a part of advanced trends in pedagogy. Active learning stratagem using ICT Tool was deliberated by Mr. Prashant Gautam. He described very well the various Apps and tools such as screenomatic and others that may be used to improve the teaching and learning skill.
To focus on innovation in research and entrepreneurship, a presentation was given by Dr. Manish Diwan on the topic “Entrepreneurship: How important it is for Start-up”. He discussed various funding agencies and schemes as well as concept of innovation research for affordable product development with clear view about BIRAC. Valedictory was held with Dr. A.K. Agarwalas the Chief Guest. A book was released “A Text Book of Practical Biochemistry” by dignitaries. The programme ended with detailed discussion with Dr. Arun K.Agarwal on the various aspects of the university as well as the Faculty, update their research and pedagogical skills, with competencies of teaching and non teaching staff, its status in research, as well as contribution towards scientific activities as well as various research activities going on in the university. The program was ended with a vote of thanks cast by Dr. Madhu Gupta, co-ordinator of this program.
