Conference Theme

Transformative Reforms in Higher Education

Best Practices in Implementation of NEP 2020

Research. Reform. Transform.

1. Curriculum Revamp and Interdisciplinary Learning
a. Integrating flexibility and multidisciplinary approaches
b. Designing outcome-based and experiential curricula
c. Emphazising liberal arts and vocational skills
d. Incorporating technology in curriculum delivery

2. Multidisciplinary Education
a. Utility of Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
b. Introduction and impact of Multiple entry and exit in academic programs
c. Transforming HEIs into multidisciplinary institutions
d. Pursuing two academic programs simultaneously

3. Student-Centric and Holistic Education
a. Implementing student-centric pedagogies
b. Promoting mental health and well-being on campuses
c. Offering flexibility and choice in academic pathways
d. Developing soft skills, life skills, and ethical values

4. Inclusivity and Diversity in Education
a. Promoting equitable access to higher education for all
b. Supporting economically disadvantaged, marginalized, and rural students
c. Implementing gender-sensitive policies in educational institutions
d. Creating an inclusive campus environment for diverse student groups
e. Creating and nurturing safe and secure environment for women
f. Implementing and improving accessibility standards
g. Promoting social responsibility and community engagement
h. Making physical fitness, sports, students' health, welfare, psychological and emotional well-being a way of campus life
i. Promoting and innovating pedagogies for teaching Divyangjan and specific learning disabilities (SLDs)
j. Inculcating universal human values and professional ethics
k. Integrating socio-economically disadvantaged groups (SEDGs) in the HEIs

5. Digital and Online Learning: Future of Education
a. Effectiveness and innovations in blended learning models and digital pedagogy
b. Expanding digital infrastructure in rural areas
c. Adopting adaptive learning technologies
d. Addressing challenges of online assessments and evaluations

6. Skill Development and Employability
a. Enhancing employability through skill-based education
b. Promoting industry-academia collaborations for curriculum design
c. Promoting vocational education alongside academic education
d. Integrating internships, apprenticeships, and real-world experiences in academic Programs
e. Implementation of Professor of Practice
f. Nurturing sustainable and vibrant university-industry linkages

7. Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education
a. Building research ecosystems and research-focused institutions
b. Strategies for fostering a culture of innovation
c. Facilitating funding for research initiatives
d. Enhancing international collaborations for research
e. Establishing Research and Development Centres in HEIs
f. Quality and Standards of PhD programs
g. Integrating internship/research internship in undergraduate programs

8. Assessment and Evaluation Reforms
a. Moving beyond traditional exams: continuous and comprehensive evaluation
b. Emphasizing conceptual understanding and critical thinking in assessments
c. Leveraging AI for adaptive and personalized assessments
d. Assessing the impact of assessment reforms on student outcomes

9. Teacher Training and Professional Development for Quality Education
a. Faculty training for updated pedagogy and curriculum
b. Developing teacher education centres
c. Creating sustainable faculty development programs
d. Recognizing and rewarding teaching excellence
e. Capacity building of faculty members
f. Teacher Competencies Framework
g. Impact of Malaviya Mission Teachers Training Programs

10. Governance, Leadership, Autonomy and Regulation
a. Creating autonomous institutions for academic and administrative flexibility
b. Strengthening institutional governance models
c. Promoting transparency and accountability in higher education
d. Role of leadership in implementing NEP initiatives
e. Maintenance of standards by autonomous/affiliated Colleges
f. Academic Freedom
g. Institutional Development Plans and their Effectiveness
h. Impact of regulatory framework on HEI’s performance

11. Accreditation and Excellence
a. Excellence in Higher Education
b. Impact of Accreditation on quality and performance of HEIs
c. Relevance and impact of International Accreditation

12. Integrating Indian Knowledge Systems and Promotion of Indian Languages in Higher Education
a. Integrating traditional knowledge systems and cultural heritage in curricula
b. Integrating local knowledge, languages, and arts in education
c. Documenting and promoting indigenous knowledge in research
d. Best practices for teaching Indian Knowledge Systems
e. Teaching in mother tongue/local languages

13. Internationalization and Global Outreach
a. Enhancing partnerships with foreign universities
b. Creating pathways for student and faculty exchange programs
c. Promoting India as a global education hub
d. Organizing for International Affairs
e. Fostering cross-border research collaborations
f. Academic collaboration with foreign HEIs for Joint and Dual Degree Programs
g. Role and contribution of Alumni in promoting HEIs
h. Setting up Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India
i. Framework for Global Citizenship in Higher Education

14. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
a. Integrating SDGs into the curriculum
b. Implementing SDG based projects

15. Implementation Challenges and Policy Implications
a. Addressing financial and logistical constraints in implementation of educational reforms
b. Coordinating with state governments and regulatory bodies
c. Developing metrics for evaluating educational policy reforms and their impact
d. Sharing best practices and overcoming challenges at institutional levels