Uka Tarsadia University, Maliba CampusInaugural Session Facilitated by Faculty Version Varadarajan Kannan

Dec 1st 2012 - March 16th 2013

Self DevelopmentIn the context of

spirituality and a practical approach

Welcome Welcome and Introduction by Dr. Prashant JoshiSpeech by Shri.KiritBhai Patel, Secretary BPKMSpeech by Dr. Dinesh Shah, Provost, UTUDr. Joshi to Introduce Shri. Varadarajan Kannan, the facilitator for the programToday,* we will explore the course objectives.. * Some house keeping,* a self discovery exercise.. * If time permits watch a video

SD course is in vogueOurs is unique

Taking this course seriously

Story of the father and the puzzle

Exploring the Course Title

*Self Development

*Context of spirituality

*Practical approach

Mission Statement

To offer the students of this country an aspirational set of values to live by; to help them achieve a balanced life focused on a spiritual goal and an ethical material life; and to contribute to nation building.

Approach to this course*Self Discovery

* Self is the biggest mystery with greatest potential* Take Interest in yourself

*Aids to self discovery * Interaction, Participation and Learning together* Listening to Speeches* Reading some suggested materials

*Keep a diary*Write your observation, Review, Measure and Gain confidence

*Prepare and Participate* Less Academic - More practical and exploratory* Look for key words and key concepts* Adopt practical tips and experiment on yourself

Diary Writing*It is a private document – a page, chapter and a book of

life*Progressive record of self development*Record authentic events, thoughts, feelings and emotions*Candid and open record – nothing hidden*Slowly accept oneself without any shame or guilt*Take corrective action*Inculcate positive attitude, self confidence, contentment

and an ever present aspiration to excel

Course CoordinatorsVaradarajan Kannan Main Facilitator 96620 35439

Vinay Madrasi Technical 98241 10248

Mahesh Patel On Going Support 98987 94794

Surendra Agarwal On Going Support 98251 17274

Group Department Co-ordinators1 Bio Tech Shyama Mehta2 Bio Tech & Chemistry Dharmesh Mahajan

3Commerce & Management Mukesh Patel

4 Computer Application Vikas Patel

5Computer Application (BCA-Honors) Omprakash Chandrakar

6 Engineering Trunal Patel7 Engineering Vinay Bhavsar8 Engineering Kirti Patel9 Management Manish Pathak10 Nursing Siddaram Satare11 Pharmacy Akshay Koli12 Sports & Pharmacy Jitendra Gadaria

Main CHIEF COORDINATOR PRASHANT JOSHI

Class Coordinators

Roles and Duties Coordinators

Main Coordinator Dr. Prashant Joshi298 Participants including 12 class coordinatorsList is divided amoungst the coordinatorsDistribution of Information about the classImproving participationGroup activities – Leadership is neededOff class room activitiesEmails and Phone numbers have been givenCity information will be useful and needed

Groups*List emailed to Coordinators*Remember your group ID*Certain exercises will involve group thinking, preparation and presentation

Suggestions while participating

*Keep a positive approach*Trust and mutual respect*No Prejudice or Judgment*No criticism or interruptions

*Be mindful of time *Listen, Give and Take turns

Random Introductionof Participants 5-8 Volunteer participants

Introduce yourselvesSpeak Clearly – Name, Discipline, Designation

May speak about anything you have done for Self Development

What do you expect from this course?

Three Aspects of Development

• Physical, Body, Gross, External, Material

• Mental, Intellectual, Analytical, Habitual - Attitudes, Aptitudes

• Spiritual and Emotional, Moral, Philosophical, Psychological, Internal

• Inter connectivity

What is the seed for a continuous

self-development?

Key Question for you to reflect

AN EXCERCISE

Who am I?Close your eyes and speak out – 5 minutesWrite down in your diary your observation and inference

Who am I?

Need Three volunteers

Share your findings

Who am I? - Your findings

Defining Self Development

Group ExerciseRole of Spirituality Role of a systematic practice

Raise your hands Mic will be brought to youWe will post it next

You are Defining Self Development

What is

Real Self Development is a process of inner to outer. So the importance of contemplation, introspection and meditation – observe, listen, wonder, learn, behave and become. Outer to inner is by way of education and inspiration.

If time permitsPlay a video on Who am I?

http://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight.html

The video says

VIRTUOUS CYCLE OF SELF DEVELOPMENT

SELF IDEAL GOAL

ATTITUDES

EFFORTS

SKILLS KNOWLEDG

E

VALUES BELIEF

S

CULTURE

SOCIETY

Self Development Self Fulfillment Self Realization

• Having a Goal that is consistent with the real Self

• Gaining knowledge based on experience

• Practicing to become perfect

Metrics*Measure your progress *Measure the progress of the group / Campus*Need a coordinator to track the impact on the Campus*Need to define metrics*Chart activities for the Self (Diaries) and the student

bodies both inside the campus and in the community (Metrics)*Measure over a period of time

In Closing*Take time for yourself*Think of Introspection and Meditation*Spend 10 minutes twice daily – in quiet - same place and same time*Books to read this week*Jonathon Livingston Seagull*The Prophet

*Next week we will explore values*Watch for some reading material via email*Groups to prepare to present from the article