A week-long faculty development program began on Saturday at the SITAM campus in Vizianagaram. This initiative is a collaboration between Edunet Foundation, IBM SkillsBuild, and the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation.
The program has drawn 125 faculty members from SITAM and Satya Degree and PG College. The training sessions are scheduled to continue at the campus until October 22.
J Suma, Director of Academic Audit and Planning at JNTU-GV, Vizianagaram, emphasized the critical role of ongoing faculty upskilling, research, and innovation in elevating the standard of higher education.
She also highlighted that the integration of Artificial Intelligence into teaching and research must be guided by ethical considerations, information security, and responsible practices.
Narendra Eluri, a master trainer from Edunet Foundation and the chief resource person, detailed the program's practical focus. He stated that it includes hands-on training in emerging technologies and project development.
Majji Sashibhushana Rao, Director of SITAM, stressed the need for faculty members to continuously update their skills and incorporate new technologies into their teaching. He noted this approach helps foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities among students.