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FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
The Faculty of Commerce, in association with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Rasayani, is organizing a One Week National Faculty Development Programme.
Theme: Faculty Excellence 360° : Digital Skills, Research, Communication and Professional Development
Dates: 29th October – 4th November, 2026
Mode: Hybrid
Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/yBc2K1t4UEJD16Pt9
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE & RESOURCE PERSONS:
Day 1 – Oct 29, 2026: Effective Communication & Academic Presence — Dr. Satyavan Hanegave
Designation: Professor and Head of the Department of English, Vice-Principal, and IQAC Coordinator, K. J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce (Autonomous)
Day 2 – Oct 30, 2026: From Teacher to Edupreneur — Mr. Ravi Bari
Designation: Capital Markets Professional at Accenture
Day 3 – Oct 31, 2026: Digital Skills for Smart Teaching — Mr. Shreejith Ramchandran Nair
Designation: Lead Analyst at NielsenIQ
Day 4 – Nov 02, 2026: Research Excellence & Publication Ethics — Dr. Neera Kumar
Designation: Former Vice Principal (June 2022 – June 2024), SIES (Nerul) College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Day 5 – Nov 03, 2026: Professional Development & Leadership — Dr. Shobha Bennet Mathew
Designation: Associate Professor, K.J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce (Autonomous), Mumbai
Day 6 – Nov 04, 2026: Mindful Faculty, Happy Classroom Ms. Bushra Ansari
Designation: Head of HR and Administration at Vivekanand International School
KEY OBJECTIVES:
Enhance effective communication and academic presence.
Foster entrepreneurial mindset among educators.
Empower faculty with digital skills for smart teaching.
Promote research excellence and ethical publication practices.
Strengthen leadership, well-being and professional growth.
Commerce FDP 2026-27 (.pdf)
