Curriculum Design

Published on: April 15, 2025

HSMS Hosts Workshop on Curriculum Design and Development

On April 15, 2025, the Himalayan School of Management Studies (HSMS), Swami Rama Himalayan University, organized a focused faculty development workshop on “Curriculum Design & Development” at the B.C. Roy Auditorium. This enriching academic initiative was designed for HSMS faculty, aiming to strengthen their capabilities in building future-ready curricula. The workshop brought together 16 faculty members and featured two distinguished speakers: Prof. (Dr.) Taruna Gautam, Vice Chancellor and Professor of Economics at IILM University, Greater Noida, and Mr. A.P. Parigi, Member, Board of Directors at Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. and co-founder of Radio Mirchi.

The session opened with an overview of the pressing need to align curriculum structures with contemporary academic standards and industry requirements. Prof. Gautam’s talk focused on key educational frameworks such as outcome-based education, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and curriculum mapping. She emphasized how structured learning outcomes could be used to drive better teaching practices and student engagement. Her session also encouraged reflective thinking among faculty members about how curriculum design directly influences learner success.

Mr. A.P. Parigi brought a dynamic industry perspective to the workshop. Drawing from his leadership experience in media and education, he shared innovative strategies to integrate real-world exposure into academic delivery. He stressed the importance of experiential learning, industry immersion, and interdisciplinary project work as tools for building employability and relevance in modern education. His anecdotes and case-based discussions made the session engaging, particularly for faculty seeking to balance academic rigor with industry adaptability.

The workshop was marked by lively group activities, collaborative discussions, and hands-on exercises that allowed faculty to reimagine their course plans through the lens of learning outcomes and practical application. It created a valuable space for dialogue on curriculum reform and pedagogical innovation. Participants left with a stronger grasp of curriculum design methodologies and practical strategies to elevate academic quality at HSMS.

This initiative reflects HSMS’s commitment to continuous academic enhancement and faculty development, laying a thoughtful foundation for transforming learning into a more impactful and industry-aligned experience.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.