GIM concludes leadership programme for Delhi University college principals
Panaji, July 3 (TNT): The Goa Institute of Management (GIM) has c oncluded a five-day Academic Leadership Programme (ALP) for principals of Delhi University colleges to deliberate on the evolving higher education landscape and strategies for building future-ready institutions.
The programme, held from June 29 to July 3, brought together heads of more than 40 academic institutions, including Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Hindu College, Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), Hans Raj College, Ramjas College, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Sri Venkateswara College and Lady Irwin College.
The programme focused on strengthening institutional leadership, governance and strategic planning in line with emerging trends in higher education.
Experts from GIM, the University of Delhi and the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) conducted sessions on the use of Artificial Intelligence in education, implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, digital transformation, institutional governance, change management, inclusive leadership, financial management, ethics and learner-centred education.
Addressing the participants, GIM Director Prof. Ajit Parulekar said higher education institutions must continue to evolve to meet the changing learning needs of students while maintaining high academic standards.
He said higher education should not only equip students with skills but also nurture responsible citizens and future leaders, urging academic leaders to embrace change without compromising educational quality.
A key feature of the programme was interactive discussions among the principals on issues such as declining admissions and classroom attendance, the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in teaching and administration, improving student employability and mobilising resources for infrastructure development.
GIM said the programme served as a platform for academic leaders to exchange best practices and practical solutions for strengthening institutional leadership and capacity building in alignment with national education priorities.
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