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విజ్ఞాన శాస్త్ర సాంకేతిక పరిశోధనా సంస్థ / विज्ञान शास्त्र प्रौद्योगिकी और परिशोधन संगठन
Events
Workshop
FACULTY ORIENTATION PROGRAMME (FOP-1-2026)
Jan
21
Wednesday
09:00
AM
- 05:00
PM
Summary
The Faculty Orientation Program was organized by the Academy for Faculty and Staff Development (AFSD) at VFSTR University from 21-28 January 2026. A total of 34 newly joined faculty members from various departments participated in the program. The program was designed to acquaint the participants with the VFSTR academic system, including our teaching-learning practices, assessment methods, attainment processes, and institutional values. All participants actively engaged in the sessions and gained a clear understanding of the university's vision, mission, and quality benchmarks. To enhance their classroom effectiveness, three cycles of micro-teaching sessions were conducted. These sessions provided an opportunity to assess their teaching skills and offer constructive feedback. Department mentors played an important role in observing the sessions and sharing valuable suggestions for improvement. Overall, the orientation served as a meaningful platform for the new faculty members to integrate smoothly into the VFSTR academic community and align their teaching practices with the institution's standards and goals
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About Workshop
The Faculty Orientation Program is thoughtfully designed to familiarize newly joined faculty with the unique systems and culture of VFSTR. While many participants bring rich experience from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, it is vital for them to understand the core values and ethos that define our institution. This program aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to our academic regulations, assessment patterns, attainment processes, and the structured teaching-learning methodologies we follow. It will also offer valuable insights into Outcome-Based Education (OBE), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and the robust student counseling systems we have in place. Additionally, the program will introduce participants to our research facilities and the various support mechanisms available to faculty. They will gain an understanding of the role of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), our initiatives for industry-institute collaborations, and the extensive library resources accessible to both faculty and students. A dedicated day focusing on Universal Human Values will engage participants in thought-provoking activities designed to positively influence and align their perspectives with our institutional philosophy. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the vision and mission of VFSTR, which serve as guiding principles for all academic and institutional endeavors. Regardless of prior experience, aligning with these foundational values is essential. By doing so, all faculty members can work collectively and effectively, using the right academic tools and approaches to contribute to the university's unified progress.

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Venue
AFD Facility Hall-1, 3rd Floor NTR Vignan Library
BY AFSD
About Speakers
Prof. A. Sharada
Dean, IS
Dr. D. Vijaya Ramu
Dean, AAA & Faculty Affair
Dr. B. Seeta Ramanjaneyulu
Dean, FSD
Dr. M. Ramakrishna
Dean IQAC
Event Coordinator
Dr. B. Seeta Ramanjaneyulu
Dean, FSD
Dr. K. Annapurna
Associate Dean, FSD
Dr. Vijaya Kumar Chavan
Associate Dean, FSD
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