Samvaad QMB

In today’s episode, Dr. Nitin Khedkar, Deputy Director (Administration), Symbiosis Institute of Technology takes us through infrastructure and learning resources requirements, brick by brick! Discussion covers requirements of physical facilities, library as a learning resource, IT infrastructure and maintenance of our beautiful campuses.  Talk also covers challenges faced during pandemic and how we addressed them.     

Today, we are in conversation with Dr. Yogesh Patil, Professor and Head, Research and Publications on the most weighted criterion of NAAC for universities.!  We understand various indicators, comprehend (often) less understood terminologies like bibliometrics, citation index, h-Index and conclude by looking at challenges faced by SIU in the last two assessment cycles in this all important criterion!  

Today, we are in conversation with Dr. Parimala Veluvali, Director, Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL) on importance of teaching, learning and evaluation.!  We start by looking at what is the difference between them and discuss expectations from assessment and accreditation bodies regarding teaching, learning and evaluation. We also look at SIU's unique approach in handling diverse learners coming to us from around the world.!

In this episode, we are in conversation with Dr. Abhijeet Chirputkar, Director, Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management (SIDTM) on all aspects Curricular.!  We start by looking at NAAC core values, then move to developmental, feedback and technology elements in curricula and finish with a view towards the future.!

In this episode we are in conversation with Dr. Rajani Gupte, Vice Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) on the journey of quality at SIU and the importance of NAAC Criteria. Dr. Gupte also answers Geetanjali's personal question.!

Samvaad QMB kicks off the inaugural season with our host Geetanjali in conversation with Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) on evolution of quality in higher education in India and how Symbiosis International University ensures quality.