In association with
Presents
ATAL Online 6-Day Faculty Development Programme
"Building Mental Well-being in the Digital Age: A Holistic and Tech-Enabled Approach"
📅 1st – 6th September 2025
Objective of the FDP
The objective of the FDP is to equip faculty members from diverse disciplines with the knowledge, skills, and practical tools necessary to enhance their mental well-being. The FDP aims to foster self-awareness, emotional resilience, mindfulness, self-esteem, and work-life balance in the current digital age. Participants will be equipped to help their learners (Students) to recognise early signs of mental distress and cultivate habits that supports both personal and professional well-being.
The participants will also have an opportunity to use digital tools for mental and emotional well-being. Additionally, they will develop skills for digital detox and managing the use of digital devices.
Outcome of the FDP
Topics Covered
Stress and burnout: Identifying sources, causes and techniques for holistic well-being and resilience, emerging technologies for identifying and managing stress
Emotional Intelligence: Strategies for Enhancing Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Resilience for Personal and Professional Growth
Mental Wellness: Concept strategies, techniques for improving mental health for communication and relationship building and technology for managing mental health
Digital Incivility: Concept and skills for digital civil conversation and turning conflict into opportunity
Mindfulness: Tech and non-tech-based strategies to practice mindfulness techniques to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being
Hands-on and reflective activities, case studies and demonstrations for experimental learning.
Who should attend?
Faculty in AICTE-approved institutions across disciplines, academic counsellors, IQAC members, and researchers in education, psychology, well-being, and Industry professionals.
đź“Ś Highlights:
đź’ˇ Expert-led sessions
đź’ˇ Hands-on activities & case studies
đź’ˇ Emerging tech for mental health management
Registration Fee: NIL
Chief Patron
Dr. Madhumita Patil
CEO, CRKIMR and CIMR
Patron
Dr. Nandita Mishra
Director, CIMR, director@cimr.in
Coordinators
Dr. Mahesh Luthia (Coordinator)
Professor, CIMR, mdp@cimr.in
Dr. Nalini Krishnan (Co-Coordinator)
Professor, CIMR, nalini.krishnan@cimr.in
We are proud to announce the successful completion of our 7 Days Online Faculty Development Program & Workshop, organised by CIMR in association with the Western Region Center of Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR-Mumbai)! Over the past week, the participants delved deep into various topics ranging from: Understanding the changing paradigm of higher education – the role of NEP, leveraging AI tools for streamlining the research process, mastering Structural Equation modelling techniques using Smart PLS, and harnessing the power of digital tools and platforms for enhanced teaching and learning experience.
A huge thank you to all the participants for their active engagement and contribution throughout the program.
Our sincere gratitude to Dr. Madhumita Patil and Dr. Nandita Mishra for their support and guidance.
Special thanks to our esteemed resource persons for sharing their expertise and valuable insights. Dr. Indu Rao, Dr Chandrahauns R. Chavan, Dr Amey Pangarkar, Dr Arunima Haldar, Dr Hitesh Parmar, Dr. Nandita Mishra, Dr Nalini Krishnan, Dr Mahesh Luthia, Dr Sandeep Nemlekar.
Thanks to the FDP team, Dr. Nalini Krishnan, Dr. Mrinali Tikare, Dr. Padma Singhal and Dr. Nehal Joshipura for their invaluable contributions.
Hone your teaching and research skills through cutting-edge methodologies tailored for today's dynamic academic landscape.
Join 7-Days Online FDP on 'Empowering Educators: Contemporary Teaching and Research Methods', organised by Chetana’s Institute on Management and Research, Mumbai and sponsored by Indian Council of Social Sciences Research (ICSSR)- Western Region Centre, Mumbai.
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Registration deadline: 28th Feb 2024
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Topic : Microsoft Power BI
Date : 16th February 2022
Time : 9:30 am to 4 pm
The FDP was conducted by Prof. Tapish Panwar, Faculty, CRKIMR, on Microsoft Power BI Desktop and Service tools. The FDP was designed to encourage all participants to explore more about Power BI, and use it in their teaching material, academic research, and consulting assignments.
More than 30 Faculty members and staff attended the FDP on 16 February 2022. The workshop made it very interesting for the participants to spot patterns and anomalies, thus making decision faster and robust.
The two hours practice on data sets and presentations by participants made learning very engaging and fruitful.
Chetana’s Institute of Management & Research would like to express our deep gratitude towards Dr. Kalim Khan, Director, CRKIMR for his constant guidance and motivation in designing the FDP.
We are very grateful to Dr. Madhumita Patil, CEO, CRKIMR & CIMR for her unwavering guidance and support in conducting the first FDP program of this series. Also grateful to Director, CIMR, Dr. Nandita Mishra for her constant support, and always bringing in loads of positive energy.
Topic: “Developing Cross Cultural Competency”
Date: Saturday, 5th June 2021
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Indonesian Time (GMT +8)
Chetana’s Institute of Management and Research (CIMR) organised an International Faculty Development Program in association with English Education Study Program, Department of English, Faculty of Language and Literatures (FBS) Makassar State University (UNM) on the theme “Developing Cross Cultural Competency”.
This Online International Faculty Development Programme conducted by Dr. Mahesh Luthia, Associate Professor and Area Chair, HR, CIMR.
The FDP was aimed at equipping the participants with the required approach and tools, to strengthen the students' team-building and team-management skills in a cross-cultural environment. The programme was also designed to provide practical tips on preparing their students to effectively work in culturally diverse virtual teams.
In the opening address of the Dean, Faculty of Language and Literatures presented by the Deputy Dean I, Dr. Sahril M. Hum, he welcomed the participants, Faculty members from Makassar State University as well as from Universities and Indonesia and the Philippines. The Dean expressed that the topic was very relevant to the current global situation in the light of Indonesian Universities pursuing international cooperation. He mentioned that the FDP was planned with an objective of providing Indian perspective of cross-cultural aspects in the teaching process and develop a positive attitude. He expressed that there was a need for the faculty to possess good cross-cultural competence in order to play an effective role in international academic interactions.
"Hopefully the cooperation that has been established for today's activities can pave the way for other forms of cooperation between our two institutions in the future," said Deputy Dean.
The curriculum was designed with a blend of practical and theoretical approaches for dealing with cross-cultural differences through interactive sessions, quizzes, reflections and case study discussion. The participants demonstrated high level of interaction with the facilitator and were open to sharing their experiences.
Dr. Madhumita Patil, CEO and I/C Director, CIMR graced the FDP and addressed the participants. She shared her experience of interacting with other cultures and need for such collaborative programme to enrich academic exchange of knowledge. She expressed her pleasure in meeting the participants virtually and was positive that the association with UNM would prove to be fruitful for both the institutions. She acknowledged the contribution of Dr. Chairil Anwar Korompot, Head of the English Education Study Program, Dr. Nur Aeni, moderator for the FDP and Dr. Mahesh Luthia, the facilitator for their efforts of organising the programme.
Dr. Chairil Anwar Korompot, proposed the vote of thanks. He expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Madhumita Patil, CEO and I/C Director, CIMR and Dr. Mahesh Luthia. He concluded on an optimistic note that both Institutions will soon sign a MOU to synergize and collaborate for academic innovations in future.