Published on: May 20, 2025
Faculty Development Workshop on AI Integration in Higher Education Held at SRHU
The School of Management Studies (SMS) at Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) successfully organized a one-day Faculty Development Workshop on the theme ‘Empowering Faculties with AI: Teaching, Curriculum, Assessment & Delivery Transformation’ on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the BC Roy Auditorium. The workshop aimed to equip educators with the necessary tools and insights to effectively integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into pedagogy, curriculum design, assessments, and student engagement, aligning academic practices with the evolving demands of 21st-century learning.
The event began with the ceremonial lamp lighting and was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Dr. Prakash Keshaviya, Dr. Ashok Deorari, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Dr. Daljeet Singh, Mr. A.P. Parigi, Prof. Taruna Gautam, and heads of various academic units. The facilitator of the workshop, Dr. Nalin Jha—Vice President, Academy Operations at FivD—was felicitated for his contributions to educational technology. The sessions were anchored by Ms. Ekta Rao, Assistant Professor, SMS.
Over 50 faculty members from diverse disciplines such as medicine, nursing, management, yoga, biosciences, and pharmaceutical sciences actively participated, fostering interdisciplinary engagement. Dr. Jha led the technical sessions, combining theoretical insights with hands-on exposure to AI tools like adaptive learning platforms, content generators, and virtual teaching assistants. He further explored AI’s role in curriculum personalization, automated assessments, and lecture delivery, while also addressing ethical considerations surrounding data privacy and algorithmic bias.
The workshop concluded with a valedictory address by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, who emphasized the importance of continuous upskilling and praised SMS for its proactive approach. Dr. Som Juyal, Vice Principal, SMS, delivered the vote of thanks, reaffirming SRHU’s commitment to innovation and academic excellence. The workshop underscored SRHU’s forward-looking vision of fostering a digitally empowered teaching community.
