Policy for Lifelong Learning

Policy for Lifelong Learning

Policy for Lifelong Learning
Approved Board of Management on 12th January 2019
Notification Notified by Registrar vide notification No. SRHU/Reg/OO/2019-04 (i) dated 15th January 2019
Reviewed / Revised Board of Management on 29th March 2022
Notification Notified by Registrar vide notification No. SRHU/Reg/OO/2022-58 (i) dated 5th April 2022
Next Review 2025–26
  1. Short Title & Commencement
    1. This Policy shall be called the “Policy for Lifelong Learning” of Swami Rama Himalayan University.
    2. This Policy shall be deemed to have come into force from the date of approval of the Board of Management of the University.
  2. Purpose
    1. To promote continuous, inclusive, and equitable learning opportunities for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities fostering personal growth, employability, and social participation in alignment with SDG 4.
  3. Scope
    1. All students, faculty, and staff of the institution
    2. Alumni, adult learners, and community members engaged in lifelong learning programs
    3. Government, private sector, and community partners collaborating in educational initiatives
  4. Goals
    1. Promote a culture of lifelong learning across all levels of society.
    2. Enhance access to quality education and training opportunities for people of all ages.
    3. Develop relevant skills for employability, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
    4. Encourage digital literacy and learning flexibility through technology.
    5. Foster social inclusion and equity in educational participation.
  5. Strategic Actions
    1. Access and Inclusivity
      1. Provide open and flexible learning programs (e.g., evening, weekend, and online classes).
      2. Offer scholarships, financial aid, and community-based education for marginalized groups.
      3. Develop recognition of prior learning (RPL) systems to validate informal or experiential learning.
    2. Skills Development and Employability
      1. Integrate technical, vocational, and digital skills training into continuing education programs.
      2. Partner with industry, employers, and local government to ensure programs align with labour market needs.
      3. Encourage entrepreneurship education and innovation hubs for learners.
    3. Digital and Open Learning
      1. Utilize online platforms, e-learning tools, and open educational resources (OERs) to expand access.
      2. Provide digital literacy workshops for all learners and educators.
      3. Establish community learning centers equipped with ICT facilities.
    4. Faculty and Institutional Development
      1. Train educators in adult learning methodologies and technology-enhanced teaching.
      2. Encourage faculty to engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
      3. Establish an Office for Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education to manage programs.
    5. Partnerships and Community Engagement
      1. Collaborate with local communities, NGOs, and international organizations to deliver community learning programs.
      2. Promote learning for sustainable development, civic participation, and environmental awareness.
      3. Develop learning cities and communities that foster continuous education.
  6. Monitoring and Evaluation
    1. Academic Unit heads will monitor and evaluate Lifelong Learning aspects.
    2. They will develop lifelong learning indicators (e.g., participation rates, program completion, skills outcomes).
    3. Conduct annual reviews and tracer studies to evaluate impact and relevance.
    4. Align monitoring with SDG 4 indicators and national education frameworks.
  7. This policy shall be reviewed every three years or earlier if required to accommodate new educational practices, regulatory requirements, or emerging student needs.
  8. The University reserves the right to interpret, alter, amend, modify, cancel or withdraw any or all provision mentioned herein above in this policy without any notice.
  9. In case of any dispute, the decision of the Vice Chancellor of the University shall be final and binding.
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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.