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విజ్ఞాన శాస్త్ర సాంకేతిక పరిశోధనా సంస్థ / विज्ञान शास्त्र प्रौद्योगिकी और परिशोधन संगठन
Events
Workshop
Faculty Awareness Program on Automation Tools and Microsoft Tools
Jan
5
Monday
04:00
PM
- 05:30
PM
Summary
The Faculty Awareness Program received an overwhelmingly positive response from participants across all schools. Faculty members appreciated the initiative as it addressed key challenges in day to day administrative and teaching processes. The training successfully improved awareness of VFSTR's digital infrastructure and encouraged greater adoption of Microsoft tools for academic collaboration and communication. Post program feedback indicated increased confidence among faculty in using automation tools and a keen interest in further training initiatives. The event marked another milestone in VFSTR's ongoing efforts toward creating a digitally empowered campus and promoting efficiency through technology driven operations.
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About Workshop
The AFSD (Academy for Faculty and Staff Development) team, in collaboration with the Dean, Technology Development Office, successfully organized a Faculty Awareness Program aimed at enhancing technological competence and streamlining internal university processes among VFSTR faculty members. Dr. N.V. R. Vikram led all sessions. The program was conducted from 5th January to 10th January 2026, with dedicated sessions held for the faculty of each school. Each session spanned two hours, ensuring focused engagement and interactive learning. The Faculty Awareness Program sought to familiarize faculty members with the digital and automation tools introduced at VFSTR, as well as to promote the effective use of Microsoft tools integrated into the university's digital ecosystem. Program Objectives To create awareness among faculty about the automation tools implemented at VFSTR. To train faculty members in accessing and utilizing Microsoft tools available through the university account. To introduce streamlined processes for internal administrative and academic functions. To encourage digital adoption and enhance operational efficiency across departments. Key Topics Covered Library Digital Resources: Demonstration of available e resources, databases, and online library access for faculty and students. New Leave Application Process: Step by step walk through of the automated online leave application and approval system. VPN Access: Guidance on secure VPN connectivity for remote access to university resources. Counselling Process: Explanation of updated counselling documentation and digital reporting mechanisms for student mentoring. Microsoft Tools Suite: Hands on introduction to tools such as Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Forms, and other applications available under the VFSTR institutional license for teaching, collaboration, and administration.

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Venue
AFD Facility Hall-1, 3rd Floor NTR Vignan Library
BY AFSD
About Speakers
Dr. N. V. R. Vikram
Associate Dean, TD
Event Coordinator
Dr. B. Seetha Ramanjaneyulu
Dean, FSD
Dr. K Annapurna
Associate Dean, FSD
Dr. Vijaya Kumar Chavan
Associate Dean, FSD
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