An International Virtual Faculty Development program on Global Vision for Academic Excellence was organized by School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore, along with IQAC & Centre for International Academic Network from 05July - 11 July 2021. The inauguration of this Seven days International Virtual Faculty development began with an invocation by Dr. Jenis Mary, Vice Principal School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore. Dr. Juliet CJ, Principal, SSW, Roshni Nilaya inaugurated the programme and welcomed the delegates She emphasised the importance of global vision in today’s education. Dr. Juliet highlighted the importance of education, community being connected across boundaries and cultures, to come together to share best-practices and ideas so that the role of an educator becomes perfect. Dr. Meena Monteiro , Dean P.G. Dept, delivered the concept note. She highlighted that this international virtual meet will help to improve faculty members' personal and professional skills in higher education. It would also allow the individual to understand and realize their full potential, as well as optimize their contribution to the Institute and its stakeholders to lead a successful professional life.This virtual meet has witnessed participation of 950 participants from across the globe.
Mr. Donald D’Souza, Director of HR (EMEA), Oracle Corporation currently based out of the UK. was the first speaker at this international virtual meet. The theme of the day was “Dynamic and Participatory Leadership” and true to the theme, the session was truly dynamic Mr. D’Souza spoke about the meaning of dynamic and what it means to be a dynamo. Being dynamic or lively is not just critical at the workplace but is a critical aspect of life in general. A dynamic person attracts others, keeps people interested, is upbeat and positive, always looks to progress and is therefore more successful in convincing others and thus is a critical trait that any educator must possess.
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On day two Mr Jagadish Shekar Naik Co-founder and CEO of TalenTree India was the resource person. He spoke on the theme Alma Mater Alumni Engagement for Institutional Eminence. Mr. Naik, is a widely known entrepreneur who has worked with many people in the areas of talent management. He began his remarked that people succeeded best by helping others succeed. Education institutes are best poised to do this and quality education is a product of quality teaching, quality tools and quality environment. Most institutes today aim to make humans capable of thinking and acting, possess the knowledge and skills required to further the profession and the community.
The resource person on day three was Sr. Anita Bird fromChicago, United States of America, a member of the Religious Congregation of the Society of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary, Sr Anita has received awards for invoking spirituality among the communities and standing for Racial justice in the Black community.
Sr. Anita spoke on the theme of ‘College Campus Spirituality. She highlighted the absolute requirement of spirituality among the students especially those pursuing higher education. Sr. Anita mentioned that higher education must make students explore their spirituality using theories and knowledge. She also emphasised the commonality and what makes Religion and Spirituality different referring to the definitions of each. Sr. Anita also mentioned the measures for attaining spirituality such as,
1. Spiritual quest
2. Equanimity
3. Ethic of Caring
4. Ecumenical world view
On day four we had Prakash Goossens,an international representative at Fracarita International, an international NGO of the Brothers of Charity, active in mental health care, education, and care for the disabled. Mr. goosens spoke on the theme Globalization and Academic Diplomacy: Future of Partnerships He continued saying Globalization is the key factor in modern world. Colonisation, imperialism and globalization have hadan impact the way we think and interact with the world. Currently we can see a clear hegemony in US, Europe and China.
To remark, Countries such as India, Latin America etc. are not currently in a position to do a hegemony and this impacts education. Globalization is a tsunami that swipes away the local culture, philosophy, thinking, ideas, etc. Mr Goosens further continues saying that it is a challenge for the educational institutes to interact in this complex environment.To conclude Mr. Goosens said
There are 4 possible scenarios based on what drives an institute. The main drivers are
a) International
b) National
c) Market demand driven
d) Administration supply driven
On day five, Dr. L. N Seshagiri was the resource person. An expert in Soft Skills and teacher Skills, Counselling and Quality in Higher Education. Dr Seshagiri said that Academic and human excellence can be better understood as Academic excellence for human excellence. Dr. Seshagiri spoke about diverse ideas that revolves around the idea of quality education. He also mentioned that quality cannot be assumed as a non-measurable aspect. According to him, institutions should achieve quality, considering the process as a journey and not a destination. He also touched on the relationship with the spiritual and divine being a factor that describes quality.
Dr. Seshagiri emphasized the weight carried by the word ‘Excellence’ and its origins. In terms of excellence he questioned if the accomplishments are exceptional. He includes Social, Moral, Ethical and spiritual excellence and the ideas such as charity, giving and healing fellow beings as helping god which in turn indicates human excellence.
On Day six, Mr Hriday Raval, Regional director, Eyes open International, USA.represented theresource person Mr Harold D’souza, Co-founder, eyes Open International. The theme for the day was College to Community Extension Services.
Mr. Raval firstly, gave detailed information about Mr Harold D’souza and the genesis of the Eyes Open International. Mr. Harold D’souza was a victim of labour trafficking, after being freed he co-founded the Eyes Open International, an NGO that collaborates with other NGOs worldwide, This NGO helps victims affected with various forms of trafficking. Mr Raval also mentioned the seriousness of business of trafficking that takes all over the world in varied forms. He says that their organisation at large focuses on the victims of trafficking and reintegrating them back into the society after victimisation. In the next segment, Mr Raval talks about the conditions and tactics used by the traffickers and the types of trafficking. He states that victims face a lot of abuse. The conditions of the victims are poor due to being held captive inside containers on the transport ships and he also mentions that only one out of ten make it alive in certain circumstances. Mr. Raval later played a video clip of Mr Harold D’souza’s talk on youtube where he describes the experience of being victimised to trafficking and also presents solutions for the same. Mr Raval also points out and lays emphasis on the matter that most of the trafficking in the modern days happen through virtual means in terms of social media, Dark Web and through the means of crypto currencies. He adds on that through the web one can also be scammed, sold or become part of body organs smuggling.
In the end Mr Raval points out certain measures and potential solutions to combat trafficking such as:
1. Recruiting and training students to join NGOs concerned with trafficking and to take their help in background tasks
2. To do ground level activism and voice out against such crimes
3. Being Active and Vigilant
4. Approaching and talking to the Law Enforcement
5. Establishing Advisory council in India
6. Establishing Helpline Number
7. Following basic cyber security routines
8. Raising Awareness
The resource person on day seven was Dr. Nelson D’Souza Leadership and Talent Development Professional from Sydney Australia. He spoke about Student Wellness and Integral Development. Dr. Nelson mentioned that the landscape of higher education has rapidly changed. In a knowledge economy, he spoke in the context of farmer mindset and faculty as a leader. He shared statistics of stark reality related to workforce, suicide and divorce. While talking about the importance of feedback he said that Champions are born out of feedback. He stressed on the importance of voluntary work and pointed out that Emotional intelligence and financial security becomes more important as one grows in their career.
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