14-05-2012 to 09-06-2012 - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological ...

28 th ORIENTATION COURSE(14-05-2012 to 09-06-2012)Sponsored byUniversity Grants CommissionOrganized byUGC-ACADEMIC STAFF COLLEGEJawaharlal Nehru Technological University HyderabadKukatpally, Hyderabad - 500 085Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

Introduction :The UGC-Academic Staff College, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological UniversityHyderabad organises Orientation, Refresher, Interaction and Short Term Courses, onthrust areas for in-service teachers and also for newly appointed teaching faculty on aregular basis.The Orientation Course will enable the teachers to:§ understand the significance of education in general and higher education in particular,in the global and Indian contexts;§ understand the linkages between education and economic, social and culturaldevelopment with particular reference to the Indian environment;§ acquire and improve basic skills of teaching at the college/university level to achievethe goals of higher education;§ understand the organization and management of a college/university and to perceivethe role of teachers in the total system;§ utilize opportunities for development of personality, initiative and creativity.The UGC has decided not to grant equivalence to the Courses/ Programmes other thanthe UGC sponsored Refresher / Orientation programmes conducted by the UGC-ASCs,for the purpose of Career Advancement.During the current academic year 2012-2013, a four week 28 th Orientation Course isproposed to be organised during 14-05-2012 to 09-06-2012, in the campus of JNTUniversity Hyderabad. The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 40, and theselection will be based on the priority of ‘first -come-first-serve’.Eligibility :§ Lecturers working in the Universities and Colleges, who are included in the list ofColleges under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, even though they may not yet be fitunder 12-B of the UGC Act, are eligible to participate in the Orientation and RefresherCourses. The teachers of colleges, which do not yet come within the purview ofSection 2(f), but have been affiliated to a University for atleast 5 years, are eligible toparticipate in the Course.§ Teachers have to be sponsored by the concerned Principal of the College / Head of theInstitution for considering the participation in the Course.§ It is mandatory that sponsored Teachers, if selected, should participate in the Course.§ The Part-Time/Adhoc/temporary/contract teachers, who have been teaching for atleast two academic sessions in an Institution which has been affiliated to a Universityfor at least two years may be allowed to participate in the Orientation Programmes/Refresher Course to enhance their skills.

Registration Fee :Every Teacher Participant shall pay an amount of Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable) asAdmission Fee through D.D. in favour of Director, UGC-Academic Staff College, JNTUniversity Hyderabad, payable at Hyderabad, along with the application.Confirmation by Participants :Confirmation by Participants is a must, as per the date specified overleaf. If theconfirmed number of participants is less than 30, the course may be re-scheduled.Main Subject Contents:Value Oriented EducationBecoming a better TeacherHigher Education and pursuit of ValuesStress Management and Personality DevelopmentCommunication Skills and Soft SkillsEnvironmental AwarenessEconomics of Education and Human Resource DevelopmentPedagogy & Hidden CurriculumRole of IT in Education and Open Source Software in Academicse-Learning OverviewIntroduction to Cyber LawEthics in EngineeringTeaching MethodologiesMedia & SocietyRight to Information Act(* Contents may vary slightly)Note :During this course, each teacher-participant will be required to present a Seminar Talkand also work on a Mini-Project on important topics related to the theme of thisCourse.Faculty :Resource Persons are drawn from JNT Universities, neighbouring Universities, NITs,IITs, R&D Establishments and Industries.

APPLICATION FORM(28 th Orientation Course)1. Name: …………………………………..............2. Date of Birth & Age: ……………………………………….......3. Gender (M / F): ………………………………...................4. Qualifications : …………………………………………...5. Category : SC / ST / OBC / any other6. Teaching Experience : …………………………………………...7. a) Designation : …………………………………………...b) Department: ............……………………………………c) Pay Scale & Present Basic : .............………………………..8. a) Institution : …………………………………………..b) Affiliating University :.............……………………………….9. Whether your Institution/University is approved by UGC : YES / NO10. College Address :………………………………………….........................................................…………………………………………..............................................11. Residential Address :.............……………………………………...............................................12. Phones Nos:......…………………………………………...........................................(O) .........................................MOBILE:................................(R)...………..………………………Fax:…...……………...................E - mail ID: ...........………………………………………………......13. D.D.No., Date and Bank details: ................…………………14. Nearest Railway Station : ...……………………………………15. Previous Participations in UGC: ............…………………………Orientation & Refresher Courses........................................S. No Course Title Date Place

DECLARATIONThe Information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge. I agree to abide bythe rules and regulations governing the Course. If selected, I shall attend the coursedefinitely for the entire duration. I also undertake the responsibility to inform theDirector, Academic Staff College sufficiently in advance (at least one week), in case I amunable to attend the Course.Place :Date :Signature of the ApplicantName:SPONSORSHIP CERTIFICATECertified that ____________________________________ is a regular employee of ourinstitution since _____________, and is hereby sponsored for the 28 th OrientationCourse, at UGC - Academic Staff College, JNTU Hyderabad during the period14-05-2012 to 09-06-2012. From the year _________, our College is affiliated to_____________________________________ University, which is approved by theUGC. He /She will be permitted to attend the course without fail, if selected.Signature of the Registrar /Principal / Director with SealPlace :Date :Note to Sponsoring Authority :1. It is mandatory that the sponsored teachers, if selected, should be deputed for theCourse.2. Hardcopy application along with Rs. 500/- D.D. is compulsory for confirmingthe participation.

Financial Assistance :Outstation Teacher-participants may be paid A/C III railway fare (all trains) or A/Cdeluxe bus fare on production of to and fro tickets in original. Reimbursement will berestricted to shortest route.Accommodation :This course is planned as a residential programme and stay in the University GuestHouse at Kukatpally Campus of JNTU Hyderabad is compulsory for outstationparticipants.Venue :UGC-Academic Staff College, JNT University Hyderabad, Kukatpally, Hyderabad - 500085.Important Dates:Last date for Receipt of Application : 07-05-2012at ASC, JNTU, HyderabadIntimation of Selection to : 08-05-2012the candidates throughe-mail/web/letterConfirmation by Participants : 10-05-2012by e-mail / FAX / LetterCourse Commencement : 14-05-2012Advance copy of application may be submitted through e-mail followed by hardcopy.Note : Participants are requested to look into website regularly for Selection Listand for any other important information. Even if the hard copy of the selection letteris not received by the selected participant, web information can be taken as authentic andhe / she can attend the Course by producing the relieving letter from the concernedauthorities.Address for all Correspondence :The DirectorUGC - Academic Staff College, JNTU HyderabadKukatpally, Hyderabad - 500 085Andhra Pradesh, INDIAFax : 040 – 23156795e-mail : directorasc@yahoo.comweb: www.jntuh.ac.in