FACULTY & RESEARCH

• 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”
• Day and 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.