Internal Quality Assurance Cell Initiatives

School of Liberal Studies, PDPU (2016-2017)

• IQAC formed on – September 5, 2012

It may be noted that to assure and enhance internal quality in teaching-learning,

administration and research activities of the various schools, IQAC and IQEC have been

constituted on 5th September 2012 at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University.

Following is the executive summary of the initiatives undertaken by the School and the

challenges faced:

(a) Curriculum Development and the Course Basket –

1. Curriculum Review –Various Boards of Studies meeting were held and after

thoughtful deliberations, paper titles in courses of Environmental Studies were

changed with added rigor.

• Board of Studies meeting for UG (International Relations) and PG (Political

Science-International Relations) programme was held on Janury 31, 2017.

• Board of studies meeting for BBA/B.Com was held on 10th January 2017. Major/

Minor were introduced in BCOM programme from Semester 5 onwards.

More specialization subjects were added in BBA programme.

(b) Faculty and Staff Recruitment –

Following recruitment is done:

1. Dr. Ashish Joshi – Associate Professor, Department of Commerce

(c) Collaborative Research Project –

Sl.No Project Details Faculty involved Funding

Agency

Funding Amount

1 Civil Society

Consultation on Child

Development as part

of UNICEF project to

recommend a “State

Action Plan for

Sitakanta Mishra &

Neeta Sinha

UNICEF

5,65,800/-

Children (SPAC)” on

20-21 October 2016,

funded by UNICEF,

Gujarat, India.

(Completed)

2 “Adolescent in

Gujarat: Towards

Evolving a

Collaborative

Perspective”, funded

by UNICEF, Gujarat,

India, 2016.

(Completed)

Sitakanta Mishra &

Neeta Sinha

UNICEF

Rs.1,48,090/-

3 Collaborated with

UNICEF to hold a one

day seminar at PDPU

on Budgetary Outlays

for Child

Development in

Gujarat: Trends &

Issues on 22 April at

School of Liberal

Studies. Thereafter

submitted a detailed

report (Completed)

Sitakanta Mishra &

Neeta Sinha

UNICEF

Rs. 67,750/-

2. Multidimensional

Vulnerability

Assessment of

Tribal/Slum Children

in Selective Areas of

Gujarat (Ongoing)

Sitakanta Mishra &

Neeta Sinha

UNICEF

Rs. 3,50,000/-

(approx)

Research and Publications

(d)Publications in Journals:

Prof. Nigam Dave:

1. Education for the Refugee Children: Education in Emergencies for Empowerment,

Journal Liberal Studies, Second Issue, ISSN - 2455-9857

2. Global Citizenship Education for Children, Published in Journal, Horizons of Holistic

Education, July-December 2016, ISSN 2349-8811, Impact Factor – 2.051

3. Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University: Journey to Excellence with Glocal Practices,

Reddy Kishen Kumar and Dave, Nigam, Published in University News, AIU Journal,

ISSN - 05662257

Mr. Manoj Sahoo

Dr. D. Sriram

1. Health Status of Construction Workers in Gujarat: An Empirical Study of Gandhinagar

Journal of Governance and Public Policy ISSN -2231-0924.

Dr. Urmi Satyan

1. Political Upheval in Indian Diaspora Literature: A Study of Shadow Lines by Amitav

Ghosh and The Assassin’s song by MG Vassanji , International Multidisciplinary Research e-

Journal(ISSN2350-109X) Impact Factor 5.768 (ICIJIF), 2.598 (IIJIF).

Dr. Sanjay Pradhan:

1. India and Russia: Analysing Geopolitics of Energy Cooperation ( Oil and Natural Gas),

Economic and Political Weekly (ISSN0012-9976, Peer reviewed & Refereed, Indexed

& Abstracted, Special Article, forthcoming)

2. ‘ISIS and Its Implications on Energy Security’, Journal of Energy and Management, 1

(1), 2016, pp.58-65

3. ‘South Sudan: Peace and Security Challenges’, Liberal Studies (Refereed, ISSN2455-

9857), 1 (1), January-June 2016, pp.77-88

Dr. Ritu Sharma:

1. Motivational Issues of Engineering Students in Current times- An Empirical study in

Indian Context published in International Journal of Education and Management

studies,2017,7(2), 279-286

2. Bridging the gap between Indian Urban Youth and Rural, Civic and Social Service

Sector: A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Development in Higher Education

published in advances in social sciences research journal vol. 4 no. 8, 2016.

Ms. Neeta Khurana:

1. Feminist Autobiography in Graphic Novels: Review of a Rising Genre (“How Come

Boys Get to Keep Their Noses?”: Women and Jewish American Identity in Contemporary

Graphic Memoirs by Author: Tahneer Oksman) Liberal Studies Journal: A Bi-Annual

Journal of School of Liberal Studies, PDPU, Gujarat Volume 1, Issue II, July-December

2016.(ISSN 2455-9857)

2. A Gynocritical Reading of Nalini Jameela’s The Autobiography of a Sex Worker and

Amen : The Autobiography of a Nun by Sister Jesme published in IJELLH International

Journal of English Language, Literature and Humanities Vol. IV Issue XII December 2016

(ISSN 2321-7065)

3. Bridging the gap between Indian Urban Youth and Rural, Civic and Social Service Sector: A

Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Development in Higher Education co authored by Dr.

Ritu Sharma has been published in Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal (ASSRJ) Vol

4, No 8 (2017)ISSN 2055-0286,pp 14-22.

Dr. Sitakanta Mishra

1. “A Triangular MIRV Restraint Regime in Southern Asia”, Off Ramps Initiative,

Stimson Center, Washington DC, June 07, 2017

https://www.stimson.org/sites/default/files/file-

attachments/A%20Triangular%20MIRV%20Restraint%20Regime%20in%20Southern%

20Asia.pdf

2. “Asian Nuclear Energy Landscape: Major Expansion Post-Fukushima”, Indian Foreign

Affairs Journal (New Delhi), Vol. 11, No. 4, Oct-Dec 2016, ISSN: 09733248

3. India and the Multilateral Export Control Regimes: “Expose Double Standards – Pursue

Pragmatic Steps”, Indian Foreign Affairs Journal (New Delhi), Vol. 11, No. 3, July-Sep

2016, ISSN: 09733248

4. “Nuclear Security Summit: How Far and What Next”, Air Power, (Oct-Dec 2016) Vol.

11, no. 4, ISBN: 8187966300, pp. 115-134.

Dr. Ashvin Dave

1. Impact of Financial Management on Profitability:Evidences from Indian Petrochemical

Sector, Indian Journal of Commerce & Management Studies, pp 47-52 Vol. VIII (2) May

2017, (ISSN 2249-0310)

2. Bond Market Awareness of Retail Investors, International Journal For Innovative

Research in Multidisciplinary Field”, Vol.2, Issue – 9, Sept.2016,. ( ISSN – 2455-0620)

3. A Comparative Study on Working Capital Management Practices of Selected Companies

in FMCG Industry, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary

Field, Vol.3(2), February 2017 ( ISSN 2455-0620)

4. Capital Structure Analysis of selected companies from Pharmaceutical Industry in India,

Indian Journal of Commerce & Management Studies, pp.1-4 Vol.VIII Special Issue

(1/6), July 2017, (ISSN 2249-0310)

Dr. Ashish Joshi:

1. A Study Of Performance Appraisal System And Its Effectiveness In Context Of Acrysil

Limited | Jan 2017 | Volume number: 4 | Issue: 1 | Article Number: 7 | ISSN : 2349 2589,

Impact Factor : 5.877

2. “Globalisation And Its Impact On Hr Thinking In Context Of Employee Retention: A

Study In Context Of Contemporary Issues In Human Resource Practices ” | Jan 2017 |

Volume number: 4 | Issue: 1 | Article Number: 37, ISSN:2348-4969, Impact Factor : 7.89,

Dr. Neeta Sinha:

1. Changing HR Dynamics in the Current Workplace Practices, International Journal of

Engineering, Technology, Science and Research, IJETSR,Vol.4, Issue 6, June 2017

ISSN:2394-3386

2. Gen Y’s Workplace Expectations on Employment Terms and Conditions: Comparative

Analysis of Collegians and Office Goers, Scholedge International Journal of Management

& Development (ISSN 2394-3378), Vol.03, Issue 08 (2016) pg137-163.

3. The Expectations Of Gen Y In The Changing Workplace Dynamics- AIndication To The

Hr Managers, International Journal of Business anGeneral Management (IJBGM),

ISSN(P): 2319-2267; ISSN(E): 2319-2275, Vol. 5, Issue 6, Oct - Nov 2016; 41-50,

Impact Factor 4.12, NAAS Rating 2.97

4. The Expectations of Gen Y In the Changing Workplace Dynamics- An Indication to the Hr

Managers, International Journal of Business and General Management, Oct-Nov 2016,

Vol.5(6), ISSN(P): 2319-2267, ISSN (E) :2319-2275, Impact Factor: 4.12, NAAS Rating

2.9

(E) Books Authored and Edited:

Dr. Nausheen Nizami

1. Book entitled ‘Decent work: Concept, Theory and Measurement’ published in print by

Palgrave-Macmillan and online by SpringerNature in April 2017. It is co-authored by Prof

Narayan Prasad and its ISBN number is 978-981-10-2194-7.

Dr. Ritu Sharma:

1. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Indian Context-A Collection of Research Papers, Indian

Association Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Indian Association of Health, Research and

Welfare, March 2017.

Dr Sitakanta Mishra

1. Defence Beyond Design: Contours of India’s Nuclear Safety and Security, London:

Routledge, 2017, ISBN: 9781138243774

2. Co-Edited two issues of Liberal Studies journal, (July-Dec 2016 and Jan-June 2017),

SLS, PDPU, Gyan Publishers, New Delhi, ISSN: 24559857

Prof. Pradeep Mallik

1. Reference book: Communication for Social Marketing, Shanti, Rohtak and Philadelphia,

ISBN: 978-93-5070-191-1, May 2016.

(f) Chapters in Books

Prof. Nigam Dave:

1. Leveraging Digital Literacy for Leadership, Indian Economy in New Perspectives,

Edited by Prashanta Panda and Rasananda Panda, Navyug Book International, ISBN 978-

93-82974-55-0

Dr. Prashanta Panda

1. Sahoo Manoj K., and P.C. Panda, 2016, ‘Black Money, Political Economy of

Demonetisation and its Impact on Indian Economy’, in P. Chandra and R. Panda (ed),

Indian Economy in New Perspectives; Navyug Book International, Delhi, ISBN: 978-

93-82974-55-0, pp 1-26.

2. Panda, P.C. and Sahoo Manoj K., 2016, ‘Bond with Gold or Bond in Gold: Turning

Emotional Linkages to Financial Package!’ in P. Chandra and R. Panda (ed), Indian

Economy in New Perspectives; Navyug Book International, Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-

82974-55-0, pp 52-65.

3. Panda P.C. and Panda S.K. “Smarter Leadership and Faster Development “ in Indian

Economy in 2030 and other writings, Navyug International Publications, New Delhi,

ISBN; 978-93-82974-45-1

4. Panda P.C. “Indian Budget 2016-17: Returning to Golden Days of Development in Indian

Economy in 2030 and other writings, Navyug International Publications, New Delhi,

ISBN; 978-93-82974-45-1

5. Panda P.C. and Panda R. “Indians are into Apps. Economy: Innovations to Reach the

Masses” in the book Agriculture and Food Security : Emerging Issues and

Perspectives , published by Kumud Books, New Delhi, ISBN : 978-93-82885-39-9

6. Panda R. and Panda P.C. “Debt and Dynastic Politics – An Analysis of Indian Political

Economic Scenario” in the book INDIAN ECONOMY IN NEW PERSPECTIVES ,

Navyug Book International, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-82974-55-0

Dr. D. Sriram:

1. Dr. Sriram Divi has developed 4 modules for e-PG Pathashala / MOOCS programme of

UGC/Ministry of HRD, GOI (1.French Administrative System, 2.Japanese

Administrative System, 3. Grama Sabha 4. District Rural Development Agency)

Dr. Sitakanta Mishra

1. “Silhouette of Cruise Missile Proliferation in Asia Pacific”, in Vinod Patney edited Asian

Defence Review 2017, New Delhi: KW Publishers, 2017, ISBN: 9789386288592

2. “Security of Pakistan’s Nuclear Assets”, in Vinod Patney edited Asian Defence Review

2015-16, KW Publishers, 2016, ISBN: 9789383649907

Dr. Anurag Srivastava

1. Chapter No. 5 Social Justice Through Aadhaar: An e-Policy Initiative-Publisher Springer

– March 2017

Dr. Ritu Sharma:

1. Psychoanalytical Principles: Valuable Mechanism for Diagnosis in the 21st century in the

edited volume of progressive psychoanalysis: Essays on psychoanalysis as a social justice

movement, Cambridge, ISBN-13:978-1-4438-1678-6

Mr. Manoj Shaoo:

1. Sahoo Manoj K., and P.C. Panda, 2016, ‘Black Money, Political Economy of

Demonetisation and its Impact on Indian Economy’, in P. Chandra and R. Panda (ed),

Indian Economy in New Perspectives; Navyug Book International, Delhi, ISBN: 978-

93-82974-55-0, pp 1-26.

2. Sahoo Manoj K., 2016, ‘Promoting New Ventures and Micro-Entrepreneurs in India: A

Study of Gujarat’s Start-up Policy’, in P. Chandra and R. Panda (ed), Indian Economy

in New Perspectives; Navyug Book International, Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-82974-55-0,

pp 81-101.

3. Panda, P.C. and Sahoo Manoj K., 2016, ‘Bond with Gold or Bond in Gold: Turning

Emotional Linkages to Financial Package!’ in P. Chandra and R. Panda (ed), Indian

Economy in New Perspectives; Navyug Book International, Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-

82974-55-0, pp 52-65.

4. Sahoo Manoj K., 2016, ‘How Secured is Global Food Security: The WTO Agreement on

Agriculture and Implications for Developing Countries’ in G. Bihari and P. Chandra

(ed) Agriculture and Food Security: Emerging Issues and Perspectives, Kumud

Publications, Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-82885-39-9, pp 87-105.

Dr. Sanjay Pradhan

1. ‘E-Governance and Women in India: Assessing the Present, Looking to the Future’,

pp. 119-128, in Kumar, P. (eds.), E-Governance in India: Problems, Prototypes and

Prospects (ISBN 9781634848442): New York: Nova Publishers (Refereed &

International publisher), 2016

2. ‘India-Russia Partnership in the Energy Sector’, in India’s Resource Security: Trade,

Geopolitics and Efficiency Dimensions: New Delhi: TERI Publications, 2017

(forthcoming)

3. ‘Interface of Green IT and e-Government for Sustainable Development, in Kumar, P

(eds.), Stances of e-Government: Policies, Processes and Technologies, New York:

Taylor & Francis (forthcoming)

Prof. Pradeep Mallik:

1 ‘Print Media in India: Catching the straw in the wind’; edited vol: India and New World

Order; Kumud, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-82885-40-5.

(g)Full papers in Conference Proceedings:

Prof. Pradeep Mallik:

1. Using media to address the issue of social exclusion: Some insights; MICA-ICMC-2017;

International Communication Management Conference, January, 2017)

Dr. Ashish Joshi:

1. “The sustainability and Challenges of Indian Private University : An Analytical Study |

November – 2016 | Volume : 3 | Issue 21 | Article Number : 4| ISSN 2348- 6651

(h) International conference:

Dr. Sanjay Pradhan:

1. Keynote Speaker, ‘Arctic Energy, Environmental Concerns and Political

Complexities, at the 5th Academic International Conference on Interdisciplinary Legal

Studies, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom, 13-15 March 2017.

2. Chaired a Technical Session in the 5th Academic International Conference on

Interdisciplinary Legal Studies, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom, 13-

15 March 2017

Prof. Pradeep Mallik:

1. Panellist at Round Table on “Development Journalism: Way forward”, organised by

UNICEF and Centre for Mass Communication, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur,

February 2, 2017.

Dr. Anurag Srivastava

Metropolitan Lab on Gujarat’s Sustainable Urbanisation Workshop 5th – 10th March 2017 -

For an EU-India Sustainable Urbanisation Partnership.

Ms. Neeta Khurana:

1. Bridging the gap between Indian Urban Youth and Rural, Civic and Social Service Sector:

A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Development in Higher Education at the 11th

Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems –

SDEWES Conference, Lisbon, September 4-9, 2016 co authored by Dr. Ritu Sharma.

2. “Upward Social Mobility as an Important Indicator of Urban planning across Below

Poverty Line (BPL) in Indian Context: An Empirical Survey” at the 11th Conference on

Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems – SDEWES

Conference, Lisbon, September 4-9, 2016 as a co author

(i) National and regional conferences:

Dr. Ritu Sharma:

1. Case Study titled Communication Confusion: Hill out of a Mole in Case Study

Competition at Renvoi 2016,supported by the Case Centre ,UK, on September

29,2016

2. “Upward Social Mobility as an Important Indicator of Urban planning across Below

Poverty Line (BPL) in Indian Context: An Empirical Survey” at the 11th Conference

on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems – SDEWES

Conference, Lisbon, September 4-9, 2016.

3. Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in Higher Education: A Comparative

Analysis in the Indian Context at the 60th Annual ICSB World Conference on

“Entrepreneurship at a Global Crossroads” organized by ICSB, Washington, DC and

United Arab Emirates University, June 6-9, 2015 at World Trade Center , Dubai .

Dr. Sanjay Pradhan:

1. ‘The Islamic State (IS) and Energy Market: A Reference to Syria and Iraq’, pp. 55-66,

Kishore, K. (eds.), 2016, ICEIM-2016:International Conference on Energy and

Infrastructure Management, New Delhi: Excel India Publishers

2. ‘India-Russia Partnership in the Energy Sector’, at Hotel Taj Mansigh and TERI

Retreat, Gurgaon (Haryana), Organised by TERI-KAS, on the Theme, ‘TERI-KAS

Resource Dialogue’ on 24-26 Oct. 2016

3. ‘Arctic Energy Exploration: Environmental Risks and Sustainability’, on the theme,

XUB Sustainability Summit-2016 on Energy, Peace and Global Governance’,

organized by Xavier School of Sustainability (XSoS) and Xavier University

Bhubaneswar (XUB), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 11-13 Aug. 2016.

Dr. Ashvin Dave

1. Attended one week Faculty Development Programme on Data analysis using Open Source

Statistical Package R organized by Gujarat Technological University from 20th to 26th

February, 2017.

Dr. Neeta Sinha:

1. Changing HR Dynamics in the Current Workplace Practices in 6th International

Conference on Engineering, Technology, Science and Management Innovation

(ICETSMI-2017) a Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)

New Delhi, 11June 2017

2. Career Decisiveness of Indian College going students – A Psychosocial study at VIT

Chennai organized by Indian School Psychology Association on 26th- 27th May 2017

3. An Analysis of the 70:20:10 model in the present day Organizational Culture, in 8th

International Conference on Strengthening Strategies, Shaping Policies and

Empowering Personnel: Key to Organizational Competitiveness, January 7-9, 2017 at

Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior

4. Attended one week workshop on “Research Methodology in Psychology and

Education” from 26th December to 1st January at Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat

(KCG) Ahmedabad.

Dr. Sitakanta Mishra

1. Keynote Speaker on “Nuclear Security Summit: A Review of India's Nuclear Security

Policy” at the Nuclear Security Curriculum Review Workshop organised by

Texas A&M (USA) and Amity University (India), on 1 June 2017.

2. Talk on “Pakistan's Nuclear Strategy and India's Options” at the HQ Western Air

Command-CAPS National Seminar on New Security Environment: Challenges for the

IAF, February 09, 2017, Air Force Station, Ambala.

3. Panel Discussion on “Social Acceptance of Nuclear Energy in India” at the India

Nuclear Energy Summit organised by ROSATOM and UBM India at Mumbai, 20-21

Oct 2016.

4. Talk in a Panel discussion on "Contemporary Nuclear Issues - Nuclear Safety &

Security Concerns", at the Centre for Air Power Studes, New Delhi, 27 Dec 2016.

Dr. Nausheen Nizami:

1. Invited as a Session Chair for a technical session on ‘Environment and Related Issues’ at

National Conference on “Shaping India 2030: Sustainable Development and Socio-

economic Perspectives and Challenges” on 23rd-24th March 2017 to support the UN

Program of Sustainable Development Goals organized by Amity University, Noida.

2. Presented a research paper entitled ‘Measuring the gap between Labour laws and

conditions of work in India’s IT Industry and Suggestions for improvement’ at the

58th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Labour Economics held from 24th-

26th November 2016 at IIT Guwahati, Assam.

Prof. Pradeep Mallik:

1. Paper presentation on “Strengthening democracy: Is media in India up to the challenge?” at

National Conference on “Democracy, Media and Development”, Gujarat Vidyapith,

Ahmedabad, January 20-21, 2017

2. Eminent speaker at national seminar on “A comparative analysis of Tilak’s and Gandhi’s

views on Swaraj”. Paper: “Comparative Analysis of Journalism of Gandhi and Tilak”,

Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, December 14-15, 2016

3. Eminent speaker at national seminar on “Global Peace and Psycho-Social Sciences” at

Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad. Paper: “Media and Peace”, January 20-21, 2016.

4. Keynote lecture at Gujarat University UGC-sponsored Seminar on “Social Media”. Paper:

“Social Media, Muscular arms, weak underbelly”, Ahmedabad, March 29, 2017.

5. Panellist at the Second Round Table, Public Relations Society of India, Nov 10, 2016.

Dr. Urmi Satyan:

1. Presented a paper in First Biennial International Conference IACLSC 2016 on “Story –

An Inseparable Part of History: A Comparative Study Between A Novelist And A

Historian” Date: 15-16 December, 2016

Dr. Ashish Joshi

1. National Conference on Management “Innovations: A Way forward to India – 2020”

November-2016

2. National Conference on Sustainable Changing scenario of business and economic

environment Feb 2017

3. National HR Conclave on Global Trends and Practices in Human Resources. March

2017

4. National Seminar on “Quality Initiatives : Gateways and Pathways to Institutional

Excellence” March 2017

5. National Conference on “E-commerce and E-society – EMCOM 2017” March 2017

(j) Extension Activities by Faculty:

Dr.D. Sriram:

1. Dr. Sriram Divi has appointed as a member of the Research Advisory Committee in

the Subject Political Science and Public Administration, VNSGU, Surat.

2. Member, Board of Studies, Department of Public Administration, Veer Narmad South

Gujarat University, Surat.

3. Dr. Sriram has invited as Esteemed Resource Guest at the Water Innovation Lab in India

by IC-IMPACTS and Waterlution.

Dr Sitakanta Mishra

1. Invited to write reading material (course contents) for IGNOU, New Delhi

2. Reviewer of the Journal of Management and Sustainability, Canadian Center of

Science and Education, Toronto, Canada

3. Invited as an examiner for evaluation of a dissertation by MANISHA

CHAURASIYA of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for the award of Degree of

MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY on the topic “Understanding the 'Grand Bargain'

Between the Nuclear Weapon States and the Non Nuclear Weapon States Evolution,

Strategies and Motivations”.

4. Invited as a judge for Parliamentary Debate Competition at GLS University Youth

Festival on 04 February 2017.

Prof. Pradeep Mallik

1. Member, Doctoral Committee, CEPT Univ, Ahmedabad: 2016, 2017.

2. Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of GNLU, Gandhinagar,

3. Member, Board of Studies, St Xavier’s College, GU, Ahmedabad

4. Member, Board of Studies, Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, Gandhinagar

(k) Invited to deliver workshops/lectures:

Prof. Niagm Dave:

1. Gave an invited workshop on ‘Research Methods and Finding out the Relevant

Material for Research’ to Research Scholars of GTU, April 13, 2017.

2. Gave an invited workshop to Engineering faculty at Shroff S.R.Rotary Institute of

Chemical Technology, Ankleshwar, March 11, 2017 on ‘Dynamics of Nonverbal

Communication’.

3. Chaired a session at a National Conference jointly organized by KCG, RELO

American Embassy and Sheth C N Vidyavihar on the theme of ‘ESL for Inclusive

Education.

Prof. Pradeep Mallik

1. MICA: Workshop, October17-19, 2016

2. Lectures/workshop at Symbiosis International University, Pune, Sept 21-24, 2016,

3. Lectures/workshop at St Xavier’s, Ahmedabad, Feb 2017,

4. Dept of Journalism and Mass Communication, GU, Ahmedabad, Feb 2017.

Dr. Ritu Sharma:

1. Invited as a Organizing and Scientific Committee Member of International

Conference on Cognitive Behavioural Interventions being organized in association

with the Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New Delhi from 6th to 8th March 2017.

2. Invited speaker on “Social Cognition and Social Media for clinical And Non Clinical

Population” at International Conference on Cognitive Behavioural Interventions being

organized in association with the Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New Delhi from

6th to 8th March 2017.

3. Invited as an Interview panel member (Subject Expert) of Gujarat Forensic Science

University, Gandhinagar on 23 January, 2017.

4. Guest of Honour & Closing Keynote Speaker at the Certificate Distribution for

“Brainbow Synopsis Experts”-Academy of Multiple Intelligence [B.S.E.] on Saturday

15th October, 2016 .

5. Invited as an Expert to deliver workshop on CBT for Corporate (approved by

Rehabilitation council of India) at International Conference on Cognitive Behavioural

Interventions being organized in association with the Department of Psychiatry,

AIIMS, New Delhi from 4th March 2017.

6. Invited as a Session chair for Sustainability in Education for 11th Conference on

sustainable development SDEWES2016 held in Lisbon between Sept 4-9, 2016.

7. Invited as a Guest Faculty for “Emotional Intelligence” at Institute of Management ,

Nirma University for year 2016-2017 for full time management program.

8. Invited as a Guest Faculty for conducting four sessions on “Leadership Skills for 21st

Century” for PGDM Programme by Amrut Mody School of Management,

Ahmedabad University between June 14 to 23, 2016.

9. Served as program Committee member (external reviewer) for 62nd Annual ICSB

World Conference 2016 held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 28-July 1, 2017.

(International Council for Small Business (ICSB)

Dr. Anuarg Srivastava

1. Invited to deliver Lecture in GIDM on “Role of Volunteers and Youth in Disaster

Management” in August 2016

2. Faculty Coordinator PDPU control Room for Lok Swachhata Jhumbesh campaign and

Shramdaan – Swacch Bharat Mission- Gramin, Govt. of Gujarat- September 2016

3. Paper Setter for recruitment in Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM)

4. Invitation to the Project: Global Encyclopaedia of Public Administration, Public Policy,

and Governance- December 2016.

Ms. Neeta Khurana:

1. Invited by Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) as Resource Person for the National

Seminar on “Role of Women in Sustainable Development” on April 1, 2017. The

Seminar was organized by GNLU Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development

(GCESD) in sponsorship with National Commission for Women. Chaired a session along

with Dr. A. K. Saxena, IFS, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Social

Forestry, Government of Gujarat for the Plenary Session II: Gender Equality and Role of

Stakeholders.

2. Invited to deliver an expert talk on “Opportunities and Learnings in the Liberal Studies” at

C.U. Shah University, Surendranagar on March 23,2017.

3. Invited as Guest of Honour at convocation ceremony in Seth C L High Secondary School

in Rakhiyal, Ahmedabad on March 3, 2017

4. Invited to conduct a 5 day module on Semiotics at National Institute of Design ,Paldi

Ahmedabad from 19/09/2016 to 23/09/2016.

Dr. Sitakanta Mishra

1. Delivered lectures on theme “Nuclear Issues in South Asia” in Central University of

Gujarat (CUG) during 8 and 15 July 2016

2. Delivered lectures on theme “Nuclear Issues in South Asia” in Central University of

Gujarat (CUG) during 8 and 15 April 2017

3. Delivered lecture on Introduction of International Relations at the Gujarat Law

Society University on 14 February 2017

4. Delivered lecture on Indian Foreign Policy: A Societal Approach on 3 January

2017 at NID, Gandhinagar

5. Interviewed by the Iranian news agency - Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) - on

“Iran’s full membership will benefit SAARC member states”, 06 Oct 2016,

http://www.irna.ir/en/News/82258809/

Ms. Niyati Trivedi

1. Conducted a session on Indian Aesthetics through Performing Arts as a part of

Comparative Aesthetics at National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar on 29th July,

2017

2. Conducted a module on Introduction to Indian Culture as part of Science and Liberal

Arts at National Institute of Design, Paldi, from 8th to 12th August, 2016

3. Conducted a session on Indian Aesthetics through Performing Arts as a part of

Comparative Aesthetics at National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar on 25th July,

2016

4. Delivered a talk on Importance of Dance in Education at a Two Day Seminar for

Teachers at Saraswati Vidhyamandal, Ahmedabad on 30th April, 2016 .

Dr. Neeta Sinha:

1. Invited as an expert to Conduct a workshop on “Principles of Organization Behaviour”

at Gujarat Institute of Disaster Managament on 27th May 2017 for officials and

professionals from PSU, companies, banks, associations, industries.

2. Invited as an expert to Conduct a Workshop on Social Psychological Basics of HR"

on 29th April 2017 at Academy of HRD for their Ph.D. students

3. Conducted a workshop for 4th semester MLW students on ‘Decision Making’ by the

MLW Department, Gujarat University’ on 24th January 2017

4. Invited as a Guest of Honour at Antarnaad Foundation to address the graduating

students of PGPP programme on 6th February 2017.

5. Invited as an expert on Round Table “Inclusive Programming for Children” by

Gujarat Institute of Development Research (GIDR) in collaboration with UNICEF on

March 9, 2017 at GIDR.

6. Invited as expert in conclave on ‘Information, Education and Communication (IEC)

organized by Gujarat State Child Protection Society, supported by UNICEF ON 22ND

September 2016.

Dr. Ashish Joshi:

1. Conducted a workshop on Financial Planning for Young Investors at R B Institute of

Management Studies for PG Management Students. February 2017

2. Conducted a workshop on Financial Planning for Middle Income Group for IT Trainees of

at RBIMS March 2017

3. Conducted a workshop on Financial Planning for Young Investors at Indus Institute of

Management Studies. Jan 2017

4. Deliverd Expert Talk on Ïnfrastrucature Finance at Anant National Univeristy , August

2017

Dr. Sanjay Pradhan:

1. ‘Africa’s Energy Potentials (Oil & Natural Gas) and Indian Foreign Policy

Perspectives’, Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on

10 August 2017.

2. Indian Diaspora in South Africa, Central University of Gujarat (CUG), Gujarat,

India, on 11th August 2017.

3. Arctic Energy Exploration, Environmental Challenges and Littoral Countries,

Central University of Gujarat (CUG), Gujarat, India, on 17th August 2017.

(l) Popular Publications (Title/Paper or magazine name):

Mr. Manoj Sahoo

1. ‘Union Budget Thrusts on Jobs and Infrastructure: But Commitment more than

Thinking need of Hour’, Biz Odisha, February 1, 2017. at

http://bizodisha.com/2017/02/union-budget-thrusts-on-jobs-and-infrastructure-but-

commitment-more-than-thinking-need-of-hour/

2. ‘Kaala Dhan– Aam Janta Ka Dhan: A New Life to Jan Dhan Yojana!’, Biz Odisha,

December 5, 2016, at http://bizodisha.com/2016/12/kaala-dhan-aam-janta-ka-dhan-a-

new-life-to-jan-dhan-yojana/

3. GST and Revenue Impact on States : Few Roadblocks for Smooth Take off: Biz

Odisha, Aug 31, 2016

4. ‘India’s Curious Case of Missing Millions of Children’: Biz Odisha, Sept 2016

5. ‘Tata and Mistry: Demystifying the Mystery of Corporate Governance in India’s

Oldest Industrial House’, Biz Odisha, Oct 28,2016

Dr. Prashanta Panda:

1. Politics of banning old and Introducing New currencies - Bizodisha, 09-11-2016

2. Tata and Mistry: Demystifying the Mystery of Corporate Governance in India’s Oldest

Industrial House in Bizodisha -- 29-10-2016

3. India’s Curious Case of Missing Millions of Children in Bizodisha 25-09-2016

4. Development, Democracies and Dynasties – II – in Biz Odisha 23-09-2016

5. Bond with Gold or Bond in Gold: Turning Emotional Linkages to Financial

Package!!!! (Part-I) - Bond with Gold or Bond in Gold: Turning Emotional Linkages

to Financial Package!!!! (Part-I)---16-09-2016

6. Travel some journey before you enter the exchange- Part III in Biz Odisha 08-09-2016

7. Macroeconomic Overview of GST—Bizodisha 04-09-2016

8. GST and Revenue Impact on States : Few Roadblocks for Smooth Take off-Bizodisha

31-08-2016

9. Development, Democracies and Dynasties-Biz Odisha22-08-2016

10. Farmers’ Distress and the Seventh Pay Scale – Bizodisha 20-08-2016

11. Can Britain Exit Brexit!! –Bizodisha 07-08-2016

12. Indians are into Apps. Economy- Bizodisha 21-07-2016

13. Sanitary Pad gets a different treatment in GST than Sindoor and Contraceptives-

Bizodisha ---10-07-2017 .

Dr. Sitakanta Mishra

1. "India-Afghanistan Convergence at ‘Heart of Asia Summit’", Vol. 38, Employment

News, Government of India,

http://employmentnews.gov.in/NewEmp/MoreContentNew.aspx?n=Editorial&k=94

2. “Pakistan is More a Nuclear Offender than a Victim”, 01 July 2017,

http://stsfor.org/content/pakistan-more-nuclear-offender-victim

3. “Dealing with North Korea's Strategic Breakout”, 09 March 2017,

http://stsfor.org/content/dealing-north-koreas-strategic-breakout

4. “The Myth of Pakistani MIRVs”, South Asian Voices, Stimson Center, Washington

DC, 27 January 2017, https://southasianvoices.org/hot-takes-pakistans-mirv-capable-

ababeel-missile/

5. “India’s New Nuclear Gossip: From NFU to NUI?”, November 10, 2016,

http://www.indrastra.com/2016/11/NEWS-India-s-New-Nuclear-Gossip-From-NFU-to-

NUI-002-11-2016-0023.html

6. Review: “The Geopolitical Origins of U.S. Hard-Target-Kill Counterforce Capabilities

and MIRVs”, Stimson Center, http://www.stimson.org/content/geopolitical-origins-us-

hard-target-kill-counterforce-capabilities-and-mirvs, June 28, 2016.

7. India - From ‘Nuclear Apartheid’ to Nuclear Multi-Alignment, Indrastra Global,

http://www.indrastra.com/2016/06/PAPERS-India-From-Nuclear-Apartheid-to-Nuclear-

Multi-Alignment-002-06-2016-0017.html

8. “Is China Anguished, What For?”, Indrastra Global,

http://www.indrastra.com/2016/07/FEATURED-Is-China-Anguished-What-For-002-07-

2016-0006.html

9. “Pakistan's Nuclear Threshold: Not as Low as Perceived”, IndraStra Global, Vol. No:

003, Issue No: 06, (2017), 0018, http://www.indrastra.com/2017/06/FEATURED-

Pakistan-s-Nuclear-Threshold-Not-as-Low-as-Perceived-003-06-2017-0018.html , ISSN

2381-3652

10. "Will SAARC Reincarnate?", IndraStra Global, Vol. 02, Issue No: 10 (2016), ISSN

2381-3652, http://www.indrastra.com/2016/10/FEATURED-Will-SAARC-Reincarnate-

002-10-2016-0028.html

Ms. Neeta Khurana:

1. Article titled “Are women making politics more sexist?

http://theindianeconomist.com/women-making-politics-sexist/ December 14, 2016

(m) Recognition/Awards received:

Dr. Ritu Sharma:

1. Best Case Study Award in Case Study Competition at Renvoi 2016,New Delhi supported

by the Case Centre ,UK, on September 29,2016

Ms. Neeta Khurana:

1. Awarded Green Initiative Award on 21st August 2016 at Boston, USA during 9th

Boston Green Fest on August 21, 2016 by Dr. Karen Weber Director, The Boston Green Fest

at Faneuil Hall, Boston, USA.

Ms. Supriya Pal

1. 3rd Prize in “EdgeFarm – HR Case Study Writing Competition 2016-17” CII Western

Region for the topic “Evaluating work-life balance policies of BPO companies- A case study

of V-Care”. February 2017.

(n) Symposiums and workshops conducted by the School-

• Expert Lecture on Working of Stock Exchanges in India by financial experts Mr. Darshit

Shah and Mr Jigar Anjaria on 29th September 2016

• Expert workshop on SPSS Software by Mr Subramanya from IBM on 12th January 2017

• Seminar on Arthsamvaad: Union Budget 2017-18 by Prof Rasananda Panda and Dr

Himani Baxi and Mr Abhinav Kapadia on 15th February 2017

• Mental Wellness Intervention for residents of rehabilitated Slums in Ahmedabad which as

a part Community Development Project Organized On World Mental Health Day October

10, 2016 (invited guests Dr. Ajay Chauhan and Dr. Rajendra Anand Medical

Superintendent of Hospital of Mental Health and Kanoria Hospital and research centre.

• “Psychiatry in One Hour” by a team of Psychiatrists from Gujarat Institute of

Psychological studies and research Ahmedabad on October 20,2016

• Distinguished lecture on “Global Opportunities and Career Prospects” by Dean of Liberal

Arts, & Professor of Applied Psychology (Dr.)Meera Komarraju from Southern Illinois

University on January 2, 2017

• Seminar on “Forensic Psychology in India and Careers”by Dr. Rupali, Senior Scientific

Officer, Central Bureau of Investigation, Chennai on Thursday, July 14, 2016.

• Two days workshop on “Psychological testing” held in the month of October, 2016.

• Lecture on India(ns) on the Psychoanalytic Couch: An Introduction to the Work

of Sudhir Kakar Presented By Dr. Apurva Shah (MD) at Kaiser Permanente in Lancaster,

California Date: 31st January, 2017

• Expert Lecture on Psychoanalytic Thought by Dr. Pushpa Mishra. Dr. Mishra is a

psychoanalyst, and has been teaching at Calcutta University since around 14 years. The

Guest lecture was organized on 18th October 2016. Lecture saw attendance from more

than 100 students across all batches.

• Radiation Protection Awareness Workshop and Exhibition in PDPU for students and

faculty in collaboration with BARC, IARP, Mumbai and Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant,

Gujarat on 30-31 March 2017

• Workshop on Excel – A tool for Statistical Application organized on 14th November

2016 for the students of 3rd and 4th year. Resource Person: Ms.Poonam Arora

• Organized a two day workshop on Developing State Action Plan for Children (SPAC)

from in consultation with UNICEF, Gandhinagar. The objective is to Design and facilitate

group work on SPAC priorities in Gujarat from the lens of inclusion and equity. October

20-21, 2016. The workshop saw a large representation from the civil society, NGOs and

policy makers.

• Lectures on “Producing Radio programmes” (25-26-27 July, 2016) by Ms Aditi Rindani,

Producer, Radio Mirchi.

• Lectures on “Producing TV news bulletins” (2-3 Nov 2016) by Mr Kalmesh Udasi,

Former Senior Producer, ISRO

• Lecture on “Brand communication”; (14 Nov 2016) by Mr Vinod Dave, Brand

Consultant, Freelance writer with Pioneer, Ex-Mid-Day

• Lecture on Writing for Web (1-2 August, 2016) by Mr Arvind Kumar, Senior Copy

Editor, Ahmedabad Mirror, Times Group.

• Organized a workshop on National Stock Exchange Programmes at School of Liberal

Studies – PDPU on 27th September, 2016.

• Organized a workshop on Contemporary Issues in Auditing and Taxation on 7th April,

2017 by Chartered Accountants Mr. Kaushik Patel, Mr. Sandip Gupta and Ms. Mukti

Shah.

• Organized a workshop on Contemporary Issues in Indian Financial System at School of

Liberal Studies – PDPU on 25th April, 2017 by Mr. Rajesh Shah, Vice President Finance,

Adani Group, CA Haresh Kothari, and CA Amit Shah.

(o) Library Resources

Since the submission of IQEC report last time, SLS has purchased 2085 more books for its

library. Also for the first time as an advanced preparation, Braille material is also available

for select sources for visually impaired students if any. SLS has also purchased 10 more E

Book Reader Kindles and total 16 are available for students in the library.

Month No. of Books

July- 16 50

Aug- 16 224

Sep- 16 26

Oct- 16 121

Nov- 16 31

Dec- 16 124

Jan- 17 210

Feb- 17 747

Mar- 17 479

April- 17 15

May- 17 22

Jun- 17 36

(p) Internationalization –

• To acquaint students and faculty with the best practices in education abroad, cohort of

SLS students and faculty visited Sacred Heart University (47 Students), Washington

and Jefferson University and Southern Illinois University, USA

• To acquaint students and faculty with the culture and history in Sri Lanka, cohort of

SLS students and faculty visited Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Sri Lanka

STUDY ABROAD at Southern Illinois University (SLS)

1. Pragya Sankhla (B.Com 5th Sem)

2. Vivek Gupta (B.Com 7th Sem)

3. Nikita Nahata (BBA 5th Sem)

4. Aashi Bansal (BBA 5th Sem)

INTERNATIONAL FACULTIES VISITED SLS

1. Dr. Sean Heffron and Dr. Sara Ross for Film studies for 2 weeks

MOU done in 2016-2017

1. Sacred Heart University, USA (May 2016)

2. Southern Illinois University, USA (Feb 2017)

(q) National Level Field Trips:

Department of Economics conducted Educational Tour to Coorg, Ooty, Mysore for 24

students, during 18 April 2017 to 25 April 2017

(r) University Arms –

SLS has formed an organogram for faculty contribution to the university’s corporate life.

Currently Dr. D.Sriram was the Coordinator for NAAC visit. Dr. Neeta Sinha is the Chief

Hostel warden of the university. Ms. Khushali Purohit is efficiently handling the NCC Girls

Wing of the university and the team of Ms. Neeta Khurana and Ms. Khushali Purohit are

facilitating for the Rural Internship Program for engineering students of the university. Dr.

Sanjay Pradhan is the faculty advisor for PDPU Quiz Club.

(s) NCC Activities :

Exposure to NCC is a compulsory subject for first year SLS students(BA/BBA, B.com &

B.Sc) under Audit Course.

Total 535 students i.e: BA/BBA - 309 students, B.Com - 170 students and B.Sc - 56 students

in first year of batch 2017.

(t) Challenges Ahead –

• Identification of challenges is within the domain of quality enhancement, as such

identification leads to redefining quality parameters and related goals.

• SLS has introduced B.Sc. program for the batch commencing from July 2016. The

challenges would be to innovate with the delivery of the program.

• Strengthen the post graduate department and M.A. Program. A plan is proposed to

introduce M.A. in Economics, Psychology and Mass Communication from the year

2017.