eNewsletter ASSOCIATION OF INDIAN MANAGEMENT SCHOOLS AIMS e-Newsletter is the official organ of Association of Indian Management Schools. (For private circulation only) Vol.1, No.4, August 2016 FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK Dear Members, eNewsletter June to August 2016 I am happy to announce the release of Vol. 1, No. 4 which covers the quarter June to August 2016. I would like to request more and more members to contribute to the eNewsletter. I am thankful to all the contributors. Dr B V Sangvikar Email:[email protected]1
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eNewsletterASSOCIATION OF INDIAN MANAGEMENT SCHOOLS
AIMS e-Newsletter is the official organ of Association of Indian Management Schools. (For private circulation only)
Vol.1, No.4, August 2016
FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK
Dear Members,
eNewsletter June to August 2016
I am happy to announce the release of Vol. 1, No. 4 which covers the quarter Juneto August 2016. I would like to request more and more members to contribute tothe eNewsletter. I am thankful to all the contributors.
A Blood Donation Camp was organised in memory ofour Late Chairman Shri Hari Shankar Ji Singhaia atJKLU on June 20, 2016.
JKLU celebrated the International Yoga Day on June21, 2016 in the campus. Faculty members, staff andtheir families and students participated in thecelebration.
Students were oriented about Yi Yuva by theChairperson Sankalp Kasliwal and Secretary AnkitBordia on July 27, 2016. It is a youth leadershipdevelopment initiative of Young Indian, under theaegis of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) withthe objective of developing leadership among thestudents and make them industry savvy.
An expert lecture on "Making the Most of AcademicLife in Engineering Stream" was delivered by Prof S KKoul, Dy Director, Strategy & Planning, IIT Delhi onAugust 20, 2016.
An expert lecture on "Exploring Newer Opportunitiesin Management Education" by Mr. Bijay Sahoo, GroupPresident – HR, Petroleum Refining & Marketing,Petrochemicals, Consumer Businesses, Telecom &Media Businesses of Reliance Industries Limited(Reliance Industries, Jio Infocomm, Payment Bank,Retail, Media and E-commerce) was organized onAugust 20, 2016.
An interactive session by Dr Asha Bhandarkar, Dean-International Relations & Professor - IMI, New Delhiwas organized on the topic "How to Develop KeyCompetencies in Budding Professionals”
JK Lakshmipat University organized Parichay-2016(Fresher's Eve) on August 19, 2016. The day marks themingling of newcomers with senior batch studentsthrough a grand welcome, fashion show, talent huntand freshers'competition.
C e n t r e o f I n n o v a t i o n , I n c u b a t i o n a n dEntrepreneurship (CIIE), JKLU organised a workshopon “Youth Empowerment and Skills Development” bythe Art of Living (also known as YES PLUS programmeof Art of Living) during July 29-31, 2016.
A workshop on “Android App Development” was held atInstitute of Engineering & Technology, JK LakshmipatUniversity, Jaipur. The workshop was jointly organized byRoxent Technologies Ltd. Delhi and JK LakshmipatUniversity Jaipur. Students took part in the workshop withfull enthusiasm.
Music show by 94.3 MY FM in association with
JLKU at the University campus
Following Expert / Guest lectures/talks were alsoorganized during the period.
� “Rubber, a Versatile Material” by Dr SamarBandyopadhyay, Principal Scientist, HASETRI, JKTyre & Industries Ltd., Kankroli.
� “Comfort, Continuity and Change” by Mr RahulJairath, Founder & CEO, Internet Startup and Ex-VP,Formfactor, USA.
� “Industry Expectation from Management Graduate”by Mr Thiru A, President- HR, JK Organization.
� Dr Upinder Dhar, Vice Chancellor, Shri VaishnavVidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, MadhyaPradesh, India (also the founder Vice Chancellor ofJKLU) interacted with the faculty.
Blood Donation Camp
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NORTHERN REGION
International Yoga Day
Students were oriented about Yi Yuva
Making the Most of Academic Life in Engineering Stream
Exploring Newer Opportunities in Management Education
An interactive session by Dr. Asha Bhandarkar
JK Lakshmipat University organized Parichay-2016
(Fresher's Eve)
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Youth Empowerment and Skills Development
Workshop on Android App Development
Music show by 94.3 MY FM
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International School of Informatics and Management(IIIM), Technical Campus, Jaipur organized a host ofactivities during July-August 2016. A brief of activitiesis as mentioned below:
IIIM organized a Faculty Development Programme(FDP) on Research Methodology on July, 16, 2016 onthe topic 'Importance of Data Analysis in Research”.Dr. N. K Gupta, Professor, Indian Institute ofManagement (IIM) Lucknow, Noida campus, was theresource person.
In a very lucid manner Prof Gupta introduced theparticipants to the basic aspects of research, itsimportance and characteristics. He took the facultythrough the steps in carrying out effective researchand expressed that quality research is an outcome ofcommitment, dedication and hardwork.
The session was comprehensive but concise and dealtwith coverage, ranging from Hypothesis framing,variable identification, literature review, datacollection, sampling and analysis to thesis writing.
The focus however was on Analysis of data andparticularly Multivariate Analysis. Dr. Guptasummarized about the various tests to be adopted forqualitative & quantitative data where a chi-square testwould apply and where t-test or z-test or correlationshould be used. He also brought out the differencesbetween various scales and described them withexamples.
A wasFaculty Development Programme (FDP)organized on Research Methods in Management onJuly 21, 2016. The resource person was Dr BalKrishna, Professor, Himachal Pradesh University,Shimla.
The objective of the FDP was to provide practicalhands-on experience to the participants inunderstanding the process of conducting basic as wellas advanced management research. The participantswere able to learn in-depth use of statistical packagesthat are widely used for conducting business researchstudy. The participants also got exposure to variousmultivariate data analysis in research. The programmewas aimed to expose participants to a selected set ofmultivariate statistical tools and data miningapproaches. The FDP was helpful in understandingthe applicability and the underlying logic of thestatistical tools.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF INFORMATICS AND MANAGEMENT (IIIM)
TECHNICAL CAMPUS, JAIPUR
IIIM opened its new academic calendar for the first yearstudents of MBA and MCA on 4th August with aweeklong orientation program - “Parichay-2016”organized to benefit the students who are about toexperience a new phase in their life.
International School of Informatics and Management(IIIM) in collaboration with University of Bolton, RAKCampus, UK; Indus International University, HimachalPradesh; Western International College FZE, Ras AlKhaimah, UAE and the IIS University, Jaipur organizedan International Conference on “Internet of Things andBig Data: Technology and Impact on Business andManagement” on 16-17 August 2016. The Chief Guestof the conference was Prof N P Kaushik, Vice Chancellor,Rajasthan Technical University, Kota and Guest ofHonour was Shri Nishant Patni, Founder, Culture Alley,Jaipur. The Conference included two broad technicalsessions: the technical session I on “How the Internet ofThings and Big Data are changing the businesslandscape” and the technical session II on “IoT, Big Dataand Enabling Technologies” and a Panel Discussion on“Internet of Things and Big Data: Transforming Life andBusiness”. The technical sessions of the two dayConference observed the sessions of invited speakersincluding Dr Aarushi Jain, Duke University, Durham,United States, Prof Atulya Nagar, Liverpool HopeUniversity, UK, Ms Anusha Reddy Thokala Chrysler,Michigan, USA, Dr Divya Bhutani, University of Twenteand University of Gronigen, Netherlands, Prof P NuzralIslam, School of Business, Uttra University, Dhaka,Bangladesh.
The participants also benefited from the valuable inputsof Dr. Amit Bhardwaj, Thapar University, Patiala and DrRohit Joshi, IIM Shillong.
The deliberations and interactions initiated during thetwo day Conference provided a learning platform to allthe participants, speakers and delegates giving them abetter insight into technology and impact of Internet ofThings and Big Data on Business and Management.
Talent Hunt was organized to show-case the hiddentalent of fresh batch of MBAstudents on 31 August 2016.
Achievement:Mr Pawan Kumar Khandelwal and Ms NancyKhandelwal have been selected for West Zone Inter-University Badminton Tournament in the team ofRajasthan Technical University, Kota.
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Release of SIS Journal on 29th July 2016: The international fame registered journal (Journal of ProjectivePsychology and Mental Health, Vol-23, No-2, July 2016) in coordination with Somatic Inkblot Society wasreleased on 29th July 2016 which is a bi-annual refereed journal. This journal is listed in the first 25 journals ofWorld Health Organization (WHO) and also listed in Proquest Psychology Research Data Base. Dr Naveen Guptais the Editor-In-Chief of this renowned Journal.
Case Writing Workshop on 30th July 2016: Prof. Ipshita Bansal, Government Rural University, Haryana visited andconducted a half-a-day session on “How to write a case study?” for faculty and research scholars. It was a veryinteractive session on intrinsic writing of case study with ease. She also focused on preparing the exhibit in a betterway.
FDP on “Discovery of Self for Effective Management” was conducted at HIMCS on 30th July 2016. ResourcePerson for this proposed FDP was the Behavioral Scientist and the Director of Institute, Dr Naveen Gupta.Participants of FDP were the Research Scholars and Management Faculty from nearby Institutions. They have beentrained by Role Play, Management Games, and Psychometric Test for Self Management, Relationship Skill, etc.
Family Planning Camps: HIMCS organized family planning camps with the help of its staff and students in village-Pingri on 20th August 2016. The camp was organized not only in village Pingri but in many other villages of Agra-Mathura region. The campaign was carried out by the MBA and MCA students of HIMCS. The campaign createdawareness and made villagers understand the positive aspects of a small family.
HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPUTER STUDIES
FARAH MATHURA (UTTAR PREDESH),
Release of SIS Journal
Case Writing Workshop
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ICFAI UNIVERSITY, RANCHI
Activities at ICFAI University, Jharkhand, 1st June – 10thAug 2016
1. Fifth batch of part-time PhD program in
Management inaugurated on 13th June 2016 by
Dr KK Nag and Dr AAKhan, Members of BOG
2. IUJ Journal of Management was released on 15th
June 2016 by Dr RL Datta, Former Chancellor of KL
University and Dean, IIT,Kharagpur. It can be
a c c e s s e d a t
http://www.iujharkhand.edu.in/IU_JJM_May_201
6.pdf
3. A seminar was conducted on career opportunities
in Mining Sector on 16th June 2016, which was
addressed by Senior Managers from companies
like CCL,SAIL,MECON,CMPDI etc
4. New students of 2016 batch were inducted into the
University on 2nd Aug 2016 . Old students
welcomed them by way of a cultural program.
5. Toppers of last semester and all-rounders were
given awards of recognition on 3rd Aug 2016
6. As a part of the AIMS Management Week
Celebrations, our students and faculty members
visited a school for the blind and a Senior Citizens'
Home
7. Prof ORS Rao,Vice-Chancellor of our University
was given Higher Education Leadership Award by
Dr SC Khuntia, Secretary, MHRD, Govt of India at
World Education Summit held in Delhi on 5th Aug
2016
8. In recognition of the efforts made by our University
in promoting Quality Research, Prof ORS Rao, our
VC was invited to speak at World Education
Summit on "Framework for Developing Research-
Ready Institutions to Create Global Recognition
and Ranking ".
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S. N. SINHA INSTITUTE OF BUSINESSMANAGEMENT, RANCHI
A national Seminar on “Risk Management in HumanResources was conducted on 18th June 2016 at S NSinha Institute of Business Management, Ranchi. Theseminar was sponsored by Jharkhand Council onScience & Technology, Govt. of Jharkhand.
The objective of “Risk Management is to assure thatuncertainty does not debit the endeavour from thebusiness goal. Risk is unavoidable and present inevery human situation. It is present in daily life andprivate sector organization. Management's systematicapproach to setting the best course of action underuncertainty by identifying, assessing understanding,acting on and communicating risk issue is a most. RiskManagement is about making decision to contributeto the achievement of an organization's objective byapplying it both at the individual activity level and infunctional areas.
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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (IIM),RANCHI
IIM Ranchi observes International Yoga Day
On the 21st of June, 2016 IIM Ranchi has celebratedthe International Yoga Day. A yoga camp wasorganized on the occasion at the clubhouse in theKhelgaon, Ranchi premises. Over 180 studentsattended the camp. Students were introduced to thebenefits of yoga, and the simplicity involved inpracticing yoga every day.
Foundation Day Celebration
IIMR celebrated its 7th foundation day on the 7th ofJuly, 2016. Ms Usha Thorat, Former DeputyGovernor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was the chiefguest for the function. The occasion was graced by thepresence of Prof Anindya Sen, Director In-charge ofIIM Ranchi, dignitaries from Jharkhand Government,the faculty and the staff members.
Ms Thorat took the students of IIM Ranchi throughtwenty years of macroeconomic policies of RBI andstressed upon the need to look beyond the obviousand delve deep to address the root cause of issues. Thetalk was both insightful and inspiring for the students ofIIM Ranchi. The event culminated with a vibrantcultural function featuring dance, drama and a bandperformance by the students.
Independence Day Celebration
With vibrant colors and great patriotic fervor, IIMRanchi celebrated the 69th Independence Day atSuchana Bhawan on 15 August 2016. The nationaltri-coloured flag was unfurled by Prof Anindya Sen,Director In-charge, IIM Ranchi.
Senior Country Economist of the World Bank DeliversLecture in IIM Ranchi
On 26 August 2016 a Senior Country Economist of theWorld Bank, Mr Frederico Gil Sander visited IIMRanchi Campus and addressed the students. The topicof the lecture was “Financing Double Digit Growth:Current & Long Term Challenges of India's FinancialSector”. In the lecture, Mr Sander discussed aboutIndia's current economic scenario and its projectionfor the next two years. The lecture was concluded afterthe question and answer session with the audience.The lecture was attended by the students and thefaculty members of the Institute.
IIM Ranchi observes International Yoga Day
Foundation Day Celebration
Independence Day Celebration
Senior Country Economist of the World BankDelivers Lecture in IIM Ranchi
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XAVIER SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, RANCHI
XLRI Gets International Accreditation from AACSB
XLRI earns the coveted international accreditation byAACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools ofBusiness) for its flagship management and doctoralprograms. This is the second coveted InternationalAccreditation for XLRI after Association of MBAs(AMBA), which XLRI received in 2015. XLRI joins aselect group of global business schools to havereceived AACSB accreditation for its doctoralprogram.
AACSB Accreditation is the hallmark of excellence inbusiness education, and has been earned by less thanfive percent of the world's business managementprograms. Achieving AACSB accreditation is a multi-year process of rigorous internal review, engagementwith an AACSB assigned mentor, and peer review.
XLRI Hosts Valhalla
XLRI recently hosted its annual sports and culturalfestival Valhalla 2016 from July 29 to 31 atJamshedpur campus. The theme of this year's eventwas “The Streets Are Calling”.
In its fifth edition, the three-day extravaganzaincluded a mélange of events ranging from dance,drama and debate to various sporting spectacles.Students from other leading B-schools including theIIMs, NMIMS Mumbai, BIT Mesra, XIM Bhubaneswaralong with the home school participated in the fest.
XLRI Welcomes New Batch of 537 Students
XLRI welcomes new batch of students at a ceremonyof commencement of the new academic session of2016. A total of 537 students joined the illustriousXLRI student fraternity, including three flagshipprogrammes — Business Management (183 students);Human Resource Management (182 students);Fifteen-month General Management Programme(119 students) — and part-time Business Managementprogramme (39 students)
The new students were welcomed at a solemn,inaugural prayer service function at XLRI campus inthe presence of all the current students, faculty andstaff members. The welcome ceremony wasaddressed by Fr E Abraham, S J., Director and ProfPranabesh Ray, Dean [Academics] at XLRI.
XLRI Hosts Valhalla
XLRI Welcomes New Batch of 537 Students
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V M PATEL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ANDCENTER FOR MANAGEMENT STUDIES, GANPATUNIVERSITY, GUJARAT
Orientation Programme of MBAStudents:
The Orientation Programme for Semester-I students ofMBA (Pharma/Agribusiness/IB/MM / FS /Media) –Batch (2016-18) and BBA(FM / General)- Batch (2016-19) was organized on 25th July 2016 by Centre forManagement Studies, Center for Media, Entertainment& Communication, and GNU-NSE-Skill Centre forCapital Market. The orientation program is anintroductory session designed every year for the newbatch of students, to guide them in adjusting to newsurroundings, helping to unfold the answers to thequestions they have, and providing them informationabout campus resources, programs, events round theyear and many more things which require their activeinvolvement. The event started with registration of newstudents and welcoming guests. On this auspiciousoccasion, CA Ujal Mehta, I/C Chairperson, Centre forManagement Studies, and Associate Dean, Faculty ofManagement Studies, the Guest of Honor; Dr SatyenParikh, Executive Dean (Academic Affairs), GNUIICand the Chief Guest of the Event, Dr MahendraSharma, Vice- Chancellor, Ganpat Universityaddressed the students and guided them on the keyrequisites for an MBAaspirant.
World Brand Ambassador of True Caller & President ofElixir Foundation Mr Madhish Parikh was invited as aGuest of Honor who addressed the young aspirants onthe topic of “Youth for India”. It was a highly motivatingsession for the students as that appealed them to think“Out of the Box” and generate interest on new era ofindustry related MBAprograms.
The orientation program also comprised of discussionon syllabus, exam pattern, placement opportunitiesand code of conduct at the campus held by seniorfaculty team and program coordinators.
Summer Internship Award 2016:
During Orientation program, Centre for ManagementStudies has set the trend to recognize and reward thestudents who have made excellent efforts duringsummer internship. This activity motivates the newlyentered students towards industry interface approach.
Industry Expert Session Series:
With an aim to impart practical industrial knowledgeto industry specific MBA students, Centre forManagement Studies has taken up the initiative toorganize Industry Expert Session Series from currentacademic year.
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� In this line, the first Industry expert session wasorganized on 13th August 2016 on “Negotiation is aScience or Art?” Mr Neelkamal Mohanty, CEO,Rthym Infocom. Pvt. Ltd delivered the expert talkwith presentation and role play, which has coveredthe practical aspects and real time examples fromindustry related to negotiation. The students ofsemester III attended the session with full strength.
� The Second Industry expert session was organizedon 30th August 2016 in association with Federationof Indian Export Organisations. Mr KaushalendraPratapsingh, Deputy Directorate General of ForeignTrade (Ministry of Commerce & Industry,Government of India), Mr Nathabhai Nangas,Assistant DGFT (Ministry of Commerce & Industry,Government of India) and Mr Jayprakash Goel,Head, Federation of Indian Export Organizations(WR), Ahmedabad delivered expert talk. Thetheme of the session was “How to be a successfulExporter?” The Session covered standard procedureto be an Exporter, detailed description aboutdocuments required for the same and key skills setrequired to be a successful exporter. The expertsguided the students to create the link betweenMinistry of Commerce & Industry, Government ofIndia and small scale companies. They alsoexplained how to use the official web links for datamining and market analysis practically. The entireevent was sponsored by Federation of Indian ExportOrganizations.
Chief Guest of the event- Dr. Mahendra Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, Ganpat University addressed the studentsand guided the key requisites for an MBA aspirant
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Summer Internship Award
Industry expert session on“Negotiation is a Science or Art?
Industry expert session in association withFederation of Indian Export Organizations
organized on “How to be a successful Exporter?”
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SHRI VAISHNAV VIDYAPEETHVISHWAVIDYALAYA, INDORE
First Aryabhata Memorial Oration by PadmaVibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar (August 10, 2016)
Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya (SVVV)launched the 'Centre of Excellence in PlasmaResearch' on August 10, 2016. The Centre wasinaugurated by Padma Vibhushan Dr Anil Kakodkar,Former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission ofIndia. Dr Kakodkar also delivered the First AryabhataMemorial Oration on “Getting Ready for KnowledgeEra” at Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth VishwavidyalayaAuditorium the same day. He emphasized on theurgent need to evolve and nurture conduciveinnovation ecosystems and respond to technologydevelopment demands.
Dr Anil Kakodkar is an eminent scientist andnuclearmechanical engineer. He was Secretary to theGovernment of India and Director of the BhabhaAtomic Research Centre, Trombay from 1996–2000.Dr Kakodkar was awarded the ,Padma VibhushanIndia's second highest civilian honour on 26th January2009. He has worked for the development of theatomic energy program in India throughout hisprofessional life. Apart from playing a major role in thecountry's nuclear tests asserting sovereignty, Kakodkarchampions India's self-reliance on as a fuel forthoriumnuclear energy. Currently, he is holding INAE SatishDhawan Chair of Engineering Eminence at BARC. DrKakodkar devotes his time primarily on the issuesre la ted to energy, educat ion and socie ta ldevelopment.
The Chancellor of the University, Shri PurushottamDas Pasari apprised the audience about thebackground of Shri Vaishnav Trusts. He also threwlight on some of the unique programs of the University.
SVVV Vice Chancellor Dr Upinder Dhar said on thisoccasion that “with the launch of Centre of Excellence,research will be undertaken on the complex topics likeatomic energy. He also mentioned that SVVV hadreceived grants worth Rs.95 lakhs for plasma researchso far.
Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar deliversFirst Aryabhata Memorial Oration attended byStudents and Teachers of SVVV on Wednesday
SVVV launches Plasma Research Centre
Chief guest lighting ceremonial lamp duringinaugural of 'centre of excellence in plasma research'
at SVVV
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INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT(GHPIBM), SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY, GUJARAT
Dr Yogesh C Joshi, Professor has taken charge ofDirector and Head of The Department at the Institutesince June 2016. Under his leadership, academicactivities have taken a boost with renewed vigour.Following academic activities have been organised inthe institute in the month of August.
The Business Management Department of the SardarPatel University organised various expert lecturesunder its Expert Lecture Series and Industry AcademiaInterface. During the month of August followingactivities were undertaken.
On 2nd August, a tree plantation programme wasorganised in the Department to welcome arrival ofMonsoon. Students and faculty members and officestaff planted saplings of fruit trees.
An expert lecture on Challenges and Opportunities inManagement profession was organised on August 5th2016, to orient students of the new batch in thedepartment to nuances of Management Education inGlobal Economy. Mr Dilip Pandaya a managementconsultant was the expert speaker.
A classical Management movie show was co-ordinated by Dr K S Prasad, Asst Professor, GHPIBM onAugust 5 on Industrial Revolution in Britain namedModern Times to ease new students in the department.
Innovation and Digital World - 11th August
Mr Jayesh Shukla, MD of reputed Accenture, Germanydelivered expert lecture on how Digital World is likelyto unfold in future. His presentation titled ''Innovationand Living / Working in a Digital World'' was acomplete breakthrough experience, which was out ofour imagination. The virtual reality is soon to take uponthis world. Meanwhile he educated us about term'Digital' and it's six aspects namely Cloud, AnalyticalBig Data, Connected Everything, Mobile, SocialMedia/Collaboration and Data Velocity. Hispresentation session along with the students' querieswas really impressive. More than anything his sessionwas informative and something really positive towardsdevelopment.
“Yes I am the change Initiative''Activity by experts fromYes Bank
Yes Bank's Managers visited our institute IBM on 24thAugust. The 2 hours session was about the Initiative ledby Yes Bank to encourage youths of India. The team Mr.Birendra Singh Jala (Sr Manager), Ms Swetal Patel(Manger), Mr Nehal Patel (Manager) showedmotivating videos about the initiative and competition
through the participants presentation ''ChangedProgram CSR activity''. The main objective of thisinitiative is to create awareness and socialtransformation through youth.
This initiative is focused on young students and theyare supposed to shoot a video with a unique socialmessage and compete with other participants aroundIndia. Interested students are required to register firstvia yesfoundation.com or form provided by bank.Many of students from GHPIBM were thrilled andexcited to be part of it. Most of them filled the form onthe spot and now are looking forward towards thisinitiative. It was a great experience to have such highlyprestigious bank in IBM.
PRESTIGE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, DEWAS
About the best practices /developments/ innovationsand pedagogy of the Institute
Prestige Institute of Management started the academicprograms in the year 1997 i.e. the year of establishingthis Institute. In the year 1997, MBA(full time) programduly approved by AICTE was started. Then looking atthe demand and importance of BBA, BCA,B.Com.(CA) and B.Com.(Hons) programs, thus wereintroduced in the Institute. Since then the popularityand ranking of the Institute increased. The Institutestarted with the Vision to be a leader in ProfessionalEducation, Training, Research and Development,Mission to serve the society through managementseminaries to make the country stronger in everyaspect of life. The mission of the Institute is dulyconveyed to the students, which spreads around withthe help of the students. The Institute has a campus,with lush green garden and parking place. The built-uparea is approx 5238.08 Sq. Mtr.
The students admitted in various programs in theInstitute are benefited a lot and on completion of theprogram securing good jobs through the InstitutesPlacements. The teaching in the Institute is up to themark and knowledge programming in the Institute alsoengages a Counselor for the students. The curriculumsare so diverse and abreast in the new Information andCommunication Technology equipping the students tocompete in the global employment markets and toobtain admission in higher education.
The Institute develops talent and deepens researchbased knowledge in specialised verticals. TeachingTools such as cases, Project Based Learning, lecturesand simulation enhance the students' learningexperience.
The Institute has a governing body which meetsquarterly in year. All important matters related to the
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Institute's development are considered. It consists ofnominees f rom Central Government , S ta teGovernment and University. The Institute's facultyparticipate in the Board of the Studies Committee of theUniversity in the way of revising the Curriculum andSyllabus of the programs in the University and theInstitute.
The Institute is running its MBA (core) program whichhas 2 options of specialization to have by everystudent. Marketing is compulsory as a major and another major s/he can opt is from HR, Finance andSystems. i.e. dual specialization concept is followed.The Institute runs all the programs on self financingbasis. The admission of MBA is done by the CounselingAuthorities of MP Govt. through a Common EntranceTest as per merit. The fee structure is fixed by MP Govtand the Institute can not change. The process ofadmission in case of undergraduate programs is doneby the State Government norms through onlinecounseling procedure. The admission process forprofessional admissions is based on merit only andreservation is made to any category as fixed by the StateGovernment. The Institute considers financialassistance to economically weaker section students onthe basis of merit marks.
The teachers' qualification and experience remainssame as that of the University Faculties. The Institutealso appoints adjunct faculty / visiting faculty to teachsuch subjects for which specialized approach is to befollowed. The Institute adopts all the norms as fixed byAICTE/ DTE/UGC and modified from time to time.
At the start of the semester, every faculty member isgiven the academic calendar and teaching plan whichs/he has to adhere during the session. At the end of thesemester, every individual faculty member has tosubmit the report of his class, this sheet consists ofvarious parameters including class test, classperformance, seminar presentation, etc. The Instituteis very particular about the constant development of itsfaculty members. Towards this end, it organizestraining programs, workshops and sponsors facultymembers to National and International Conferencesand Seminars.
The Institute adopts interactive lecture method,seminars, EMLs, computer assisted learning & projectbased Learning. Faculty participation is improved bygranting academic leave etc. Institutional Budget forResearch is there for every year. Students'participationis there in the workshop and Conferences organized inthe Institute. Apart from this, students have to conducta Major Research Project in the final semester of their
programs. The repository of National and InternationalJournals are there to provide Major Research facilitiesfor the students as well as faculty members. In houseJournal PACE is also published biannually forenhancing the research activity in the Institute. Institutehas Organized 2 International Conferences, 2 NationalConferences, 6 National Research MethodologyWorkshops, 8 National Case Writing Workshops.
Students of the Institute participate in the extensionactivities as NSS and NEN. For other NGO's activitieslike Van Mahotsav, the students and staff participate inplanting the plants around the Institution and at a placeselected by the local authorities for such publicplantation during the rainy season.
The Institute has a rich library with a good collection ofBooks, Journals and Magazines to meet the needs ofstudents and staff. The process for the purchase ofbooks and journals to update the Library is acontinuous process. The library of the Institute has anAdvisory Board, which suggests the purchase of booksfor different subjects and curriculum. The boardconsists of chairperson and four members (All HOD ofDepartments). The Library has an open shelf system.Every Student is issued two Library cards for the issue ofBooks, and has to return the same within a stipulatedperiod. It also has its e-library, and also hasmembership of PROQUEST which provides an accessto the database articles, Research papers.
Corporate Advisory Board has been incorporated inthe Institute to anticipate public Concern in our currentand future program offerings and operations. Everysemester student feedback is taken to improve thepedagogy of teaching and latest technology is used toserve the current and future educational needs andchallenges.
Institute has a Student Development Cell, WomenEmpowerment Cell and Entrepreneurship Cell.
PIMD's Air Conditioned Computer Lab is wellequipped with computing resources to cater to thetechnological needs of the Institute. The campus of theInstitute is Wi-Fi enabled.
Sports are an integral part of the Institute's program.
The Institute has a Placement Cell which invitescompanies to visit the campus and interact withstudents through pre-placement activities such aspresentations, competitions, speaker sessions,consulting projects, etc. Students get the opportunity tounderstand company philosophies, recruitmentstrategies and talent requirements, thus making aninformed decision on their career choice. Institute hasConsistent Best Placement Records. The students are
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sent to the industrial establishments for training beinga part of their syllabus. During this period theyundertake training and to perform job as given by theindustrial unit for which the students are paidremuneration.
Students were taken on excursions at RBI and BSE andhave attended a week's workshop at Mumbai.
CSR Activities
Established in the year 200, Prestige Institute ofManagement, Dewas is one of the renownedmanagement Institute of Dewas city. Its name is notonly limited to city of Dewas but also holds its rankingamongst best B-Schools of the Country. Sinceinception Prestige Group is involved in manyactivities dedicated for the Society. Some of theactivities organized at Prestige Institute ofManagement Dewas are listed below:
Some of the CSR Activities @ PIMD:
“Plantation Program” is organized every year on theoccasion of “Hariyali Mahatsav”, where in more than100 plants of various breeds are planted in and acrossthe Institute's premises.
More than 50 Students of PIMD have activelyparticipated in “Fund-raising Campaign” for BlindWelfare Association of Dewas on the occasion of“Flag Day”.
PIMD Family has stepped into a really generous causewith the motto of “Donate Blood, Give Life.” To sharea unique gift of life with some real needy ones, theInstitute has organized a “Blood Donation Camp” inassociation with Govt Hospital, Dewas, Blood Bank,Dewas HDFC Bank, Dewas.
To accomplish the vision of a 'Clean India', the 150thbirthday of Mahatma Gandhi Swachh Bharat Abhiyan(Clean India Mission) a national campaign wasofficially launched on 2 October 2015 at Rajghat,New Delhi, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Inexecution of this Mission the Institute invited andimplemented some valuable suggestions fromFaculty/Staff Members and Students.
To root out/evict social evils like women's oppression,violence and harassment, the Institute has constituted“Shourya Dal” under the guidance and supervision ofDistrict Women Empowerment Officer, Dewas.
To create an environment where women can makeindependent decisions on their personal developmentas well as shine as equals in society, A WomenEmpowerment Cell is in operation at Institute level.Under the flagship of this cell a “One-Day Karate
Workshop” for Girl Students is organized every year toprovide them with basics of Self-defence.
To conserve and promote Indian Culture and tointroduce the rich and heterogeneous cultural tapestry tothe students of PIMD a Special Program is organizedevery year by “SPIC MACAY” .
“Road Safety Quiz Buzz”: A “Road Safety Quiz Buzz” forthe students of PIMD was organized in association withNavin Fluorine Ltd., Dewas.
Oath-Ceremonies@PIMD:
Good citizenship is sometimes viewed as requiring bothintellectual skills and participatory skills. A good citizenis one who properly fulfills his or her role as a citizen.PIMD continuously strives on making its studentsresponsible citizens in all spheres of life, may it bepersonal or professional. In this direction, the Institutehas organised the under-mentioned Oath-Ceremonies:
� “Oath-Taking Ceremony” held on “The Swach-Bharat Abhiyaan”.
� “Oath-Taking Ceremony” held on “RashtriyaEkta Diwas” .
� “Oath-Taking Ceremony” held on “NationalVoters Day”.
� “Oath-Taking Ceremony” held on “MadhyNishedh Diwas”.
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Visit to RBI and BSE Mumba
Plantation Program
Entrepreneur Fair @PIMD :Hon'ble CollectorDewas Chief Guest of the Occasion
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C.H.M.E. SOCIETY'S DR. MOONJE INSTITUTENASHIKOF MANAGEMENT & COMPUTER STUDIES,
Activity Report
Programs for the development of Students and FacultyMembers
Inter National Level Activity: Online Contest on“Black Money & Indian Economy”
National Level Activities
1. BSE Sponsored 4th National Workshop on“Financial Engineering & Markets”
2. National Seminar on “ Smart Villages &Sustainable Development” in association withYojak
Inauguration: Chairperson: Mr P G Kukarni, GenSecretary, CHMES, NashikChief Guest: Prof Dr E B Khedkar (Dean,Facultyof Management, Savitribai Phule PuneUniversity, Pune And Vice Chancellor, AjeenkyaD Y Patil University, Pune)
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Guest Of Honour: Hon Mr Pratap Mohanty(Zonal Head,Bank of Maharashtra, Nashik)
VALEDICTORY: Charperson: Dr DilipBelgaonkar (Secretary, CHME Society,Nashik.), Chief Guest: Mr Rajendra Deosthale( Sr General Manager, Bosch Ltd., Nashik )
CSR Activity
1. Computer Awareness Program for seniorcitizens in association with CSI
2. As a Corporate Social Responsibility, TreePlantation program in association Samsungwas organized at Kawanai as guided by parentSociety
3. Health Camp Support in Kumbh Mela inassociation with Janakalyan Samiti
4. CSR Activity of DMI for Kumbhamela:Students of DMI volunteered for the HealthCamp organized by Jankalyan Samiti inKumbhamela Parvani at Sadhugram
5. CSR Activity of DMI for Kumbhamela:Students of DMI volunteered for VanvasiSambhelan
6. Shramanubhav Shibir: 80 Students of MBA &Faculty Members, with the view of WaterStorage, constructed 2 small Check Dams withthe help of Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram & Engg.Group, Nashik
Activities held under Board of Student Welfareof S P P U
1. Personality Development Program for Girlsunder B S W Savitribai Phule Pune University
2. One Day Monsoon Trek enjoyed by 48 studentsof DMI and 1 student of BMC
Programs for the development of Students and FacultyMembers Industrial Visits
1. Students of MCA-2 & MCA-3 visited atHindustan Hardy Spicer Ltd., Nashik andacquainted knowledge of ERP system
2. Students of MCA & Faculty Members visited atNeeyamo Enterprise Solution Pvt. Ltd., Pune &In te rna t iona l Ins t i tu te o f In format ionTechnology, Pune. It Helped the students tounderstand the functioning of IT Industries
3. Students of MBA & Faculty Members visitedParle Biscuit Pvt. Ltd.,Igatpuri and SamsoniteSouth Asia Pvt. Ltd., & understood thefunctioning of Industries
SOME PROMINENT EVENTS DURING A.Y. 2015-2016:Activities (Co- Curricular & Extra Curricular Activities)
1. In Presence of Mr Atul C Kulkarni &Industrialists in Nashik Corporate Meet. Around20 industrialist from MIDC attended the meet
2. 4 Workshops on “Admission Process” around200 aspirants benefited
3. Knowledge USA Quiz : The American Library,Mumbai in association with C.H.M.E.S's DMIorganized knowledge USA Quiz for collegestudents
4. Software Testing Workshop by Mr RajivShirsalkar Nsk
5. Website Design Competition: held on theme“Digital INDIA “to help students to develop thetechnical skills
6. Interactive Session by Mr Atul Waze, (IT Expert ,Mumbai) to guide students for successfulcareer planning
7. Workshop on “NISM Fundamentals of SecurityMarket” by Mr Nilesh Soman, Security MarketExpert
8. Campus to Corporate Program on “PersonalityDevelopment” by Mr Vinay Patrale, Director,Ignited Minds
9. Preparatory Workshop for IBPS Exams (BankingExams) by Mr Sagar Dharmadhikari, Head, EasySolution Academt, Nashik
10. Webinar on topic “Portfolio Management”
11. Aptitude Training Workshop by Mrs Nandita Ray(Rays Academy, Nashik)
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12. Guest Lecture by C.A Atul Deshmukh underManagement Institute Forum, Nashik
13. Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint Workshop:Assisted part icipants to upgrade theknowledge regarding Microsoft Excel &PowerPoint
14. “TRAINING WORKSHOP ON BANKINGSYSTEM”: (RBI), Mumbai & DMI Organisedthis workshop which was including varioussession on Banking System
15. Guest Lecture on topic “Data Mining & it'stools” by Mr Shrikant Gond, Winjit –Technology, Nashik
16. Guest Lecture by Mr Atul Waze, IT Expert toHelp students to prepare for InterviewTechniques
17. Green Belt Six Sigma Certification Programby Mr Vishwanathan, Mumbai
18. Certified course on Derivatives by Mr NileshSoman, Mumbai
19. Session on “Uttaranchal” by Mr Vikas MakuneAB V P Nashik
20. MUDRA (Cultural activity)
21. Dig i ta l Marke t ing Workshop by MrVaishampayan, Mumbai
22. Personality Development Program by DrVinod Patankar, Corporate Trainer
23. Seminar on “Logistics: The Sunrise Industry”by Mr Atul C Kulkarni
24. S p e e c h o n “ B u d g e t 2 0 1 6 ” b y M rChandrashekhar Tilak (Executive Vicepresident NSDL, E-Governance InfrastructureLtd., Mumbai
Placement Report of DMI (A.Y. 2015-16)
No. of No. of Names of CompaniesdCompanies Students place
40 54 Reliable Autotech Pvt. Ltd.,Nashik, Gabriel India Ltd.,Nashik, Garware Polyster Ltd,Nashik and many more
Summary of Open Pool Campus organized by DMI
No. of No. of Names of CompaniesNames ofStudentsCompanies Students
appeared placed
34 3854 254 Parallel HR Solutions Pvt.Ltd., I-Tech Solutions, UMSTech Lab., WNS, MahindraFinance and many more
Total No. of MCA Students placed throughInternship = 6
Mega Open Pool Campus held recently in June 2016,around 50 Companies and around 3000 students fromall over Maharashtra Participated
Average Package ranges from 2 lakhs to 10 lakhs
Auditorium of DMI
Budget
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Financial Engineering Markets
Financial Engineering Markets
Military Training
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SOUTHERN REGION
PSG INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, COIMBATORE
A Workshop on Managing and Measuringorganizational Problems and Performance wasorganized on June 11, 2016. Dr Dale Dwyer,Professor of Management, College of Business andInnovation, University of Toledo was the resourceperson for the workshop. The workshop was attendedby faculty and industry people.
A Micro Teaching Workshop was organized at PSGIMduring June 24 – June 30. The faculty were dividedinto three groups, each group pertaining to twosubjects. Each subject was allotted sessions, in whichthe faculty handling the subjects delivered thesessions to nominated student faculty. Theinteractions during the session and feedback of thestudent faculty were given to the teaching faculty.
MASTER STRATEGIST 2016 @ PSGIM – Why shouldstudents have all the fun?? – July 14-15, 2016
For a change, this was an event designed for facultymembers to compete. MASTER STRATEGIST 2016 aboard room Simulation game for the faculty memberswas held in PSG Institute of Management on July 14th
and 15 , 2016. This simulation game developed byth
Learnbiz Simulations exposed the participants to realtime business situations with decisions regardingproduction, marketing, finance and human resourceto be taken in every round. Seven teams includingVellore Institute of Technology, Kumaraguru Collegeof Technology, PSGIM, GRG School of ManagementStudies, PSG College of Arts and Science and Karunyaparticipated in the event. The game was a hugelearning experience for faculty handling differentcourses in management as they witnessed the resultsof their decisions and the impact it had on theirbusiness. The event saw tough competition amongthe teams as they enjoyed the ups and downs of theirbusiness decisions and eagerly awaited the results ofevery round. At the end of 10 rounds the KCTBusiness School team emerged the winner followedby the team of PSG Institute of Management.
A half day workshop on “Next Generation Logisticsand SCM Issues and Challenges” was delivered byProf C S Lalwani, University of Hull Business School,United Kingdom on July 27, 2016.
An AIMS-Sponsored Workshop on “How to WriteResearch Papers” was organized at PSGIM on July 29,2016. Dr Paul Hong, Professor, University of Toledowas the resource person. He shared the nuances ofresearch writing with the participants.
A FDP on Financial Modeling was organized on 29thJuly, 2016. There were 40 participants from variousinstitutions in Tamilnadu, Kerala, Karnataka and AndhraPradesh. This is the 4th consecutive workshop onFinancial Modeling and this workshop has generatedgreat interest over the years.
PSGIM celebrated fromManagement Week 1st August to5th August and had taken an effectiveinitiative forInstitutional Social Responsibility (ISR) activities. As apart of ISR, a bio-camp was organized during Aug 4-5,2016 with an objective of creating awareness among thebudding managers about the various ill/chemical effectsin the products that they use in day to day life. A movie onthe applications of Biotechnology, demonstrations tocreate awareness on medicines, food and cosmetics,exhibition on wealth out of waste, terrarium and livebouquets, etc., were part of the Bio Camp.
The various student club activities at PSGIM wereinaugurated for the new academic year by Sri SrinivasanK Swamy, Chairman of RK Swamy Hansa group onAugust 24, 2016. He gave an enlightening speech to thestudents.
Managing and Measuring Organizational MicroTeaching Workshop Problems and Performance
MASTER STRATEGIST 2016 @ PSGIM – Whyshould students have all the fun??
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Workshop on Next Generation Logisticsand SCM Issues and Challenges
Workshop on Financial Modeling
Inauguration of Clubs at PSGIM
S A M B H R A M S C H O O L O F M A N A G E M E N T,BENGALURU
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY: JUNE 21, 2016
With the aim of transforming body, mind and soul tofacilitate the best education, girl students of SambhramGroup of Institutions observed INTERNATIONAL DAYOF YOGA on June 21, 2016 @ 6.30 hours in the campuspremisesably guided by Mrs. Swarnalata, Mrs Thanujaand Dr Namita Kumari. The program was organized byProf KC Mishra, Director as the lead was taken by ourPrime Minister Mr Narendra Modi on December 11,2014 which the UN General Assembly resolved anddeclared as the “International Day of Yoga”.
At the outset the program started with a prayer andthenMass Surya Namaskara was conducted by students ofSambhram Girls Hostel followed by various asanas like:
a) Sitting Postures: Paschhimotasana, Ustrasana,and Shasankasana
b) Standing Postures: Ardhakatichakrasana,C h a k r a s a n a , P a d a h a s t a s a n a ,Paribritatrikonasana
c) Prone Postures: Bhujangasana and
d) Supine Postures: Sarbangasana, Hal asana andChakrasana.
The Pranayamas with Mudra practiced were: Bhastrika,Kapalabhati and Anuloma – Viloma.
Then the participants had undergone Meditation for fiveminutes feeling the pulse of the whole exercise and in asubtle state of mind. It was noteworthy they practicedSurya Namaskara, salutation to the Sun God forsustaining life on this planet; this improvescirculation of blood, maintains perfect health and fromhead to toe every part of the body is greatly benefittedwhich is why all yoga experts recommend SuryaNamaskara.
The Chief Guest Mrs Thanuja spoke about the benefits ofYoga for women as: keeping shape of the body, help loseextra fat on belly by stimulating sluggish glands like thethyroid, to increase hormonal secretions; regulateirregular menstrual cycles among women and alsoensure an easy childbirth. It also helps in bringing backthe glow on one's face making the face ageless andpreventing onset of wrinkles. Surya Namaskara is anexcellent cardiovascular workout and a good way to loseweight. In response to the clarion call of our NationalGovernment all Educational Institutions did observethis day and Sambhram Girls Students joined theirfraternity in doing so.
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GITAM UNIVERSITY, VISHAKHAPATNAM
A Workshop on IPR awareness for Faculty, Research
Scholars and Students of GITAM University was held
in the month of June 2016. The event was organized
by Prof M Subramanyam, Member Secretary, GITAM
IPR Cell, GSIB.
The annual event of welcoming freshers-Parichay
2016 was held on 13 July 2016
The inaugural session of MBA 2015-17 was held on
2nd July 2016. Chief Guest Ravi Eswarapu, Director
Pena4 Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd delivered his address on
this occasion.
GSIB Graduation Day was held. The Chief Guest for
the occasion was Shri Yaduvendra Mathur, Chairman
& Managing Director, Export-Import Bank of India,
Mumbai. Prof M L Singla, Dean, Faculty of
Management Studies, University of Delhi was the
Guest of Honour. GSIB awarded Fellowship to Mr
Ramesh Babu Chirumamilla, Managing Director,
Seashell Group of Companies, Mumbai.
Workshop on IPR awareness for Faculty, Research
Scholars and Students of GITAM University
GSIB Graduation Day was held. The Chief Guest for
the occasion was Shri Yaduvendra Mathur, Chairman
& Managing Director, Export-Import Bank of India,
Mumbai. Prof M L Singla, Dean, Faculty of
Management Studies, University of Delhi was the
Guest of Honour. GSIB awarded Fellowship to Mr
Ramesh Babu Chirumamilla, Managing Director,
Seashell Group of Companies, Mumbai.
Workshop on IPR awareness for Faculty,Research Scholars and Students of GITAM University
The annual event of welcoming freshers-Parichay 2016
The inaugural session of MBA 2015-17
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GSIB Graduation Day
ISBR BUSINESS SCHOOL, BANGALORE
A Report on the events conducted from June 2016 toAugust 2016
Major Events:
ISBR Business School, Bangalore organised anInternational Conference on Research in associationwith University of Mysore. More than 500 delegatesparticipated and presented papers.
ISBR Annual Convocation 2016 ISBR Business School-organised Convocation 2016 on 3rd July 2016 at ISBRBusiness School, Electronic City campus. The Guests ofHonor were Dr Rajeev Gowda, Member of Parliament,Rajya Sabha, Shri R Shivakumar, Chairman,ASSOCHAM and Sri Ravi Gururaj, Chairman,NASSCOM Product Council.
ISBR Alumni Reunion 2016 ISBR organised the Alumni-Reunion on 3rd July 2016, at Lemon Tree Hotel,Electronic City, Bangalore. The event saw the vibrantbunch of alumni who were dressed up for the retro night.It was a moment of nostalgia where there were peopleflocking around with energy and enthusiasm.
MBA 2016 Batch Inauguration ISBR Business School–welcomed its MBA 2016 batch students and theirparents on 16 july 2016 at Electronic City, Bangalorecampus. Sri Kishore Alva, Vice President, BangaloreChamber of Industry & Commerce and Joint President,ADANI Group graced the occasion as Chief Guest.Guests of Honour were Sri Naveen Raju, Hon Consul forCote D'Ivoire, West Africa and Sri PrashanthSreenivasan, Global Competency Head, TechMahindra. The other guests included Sri Bhawesh, JointSecretary, ELCIA, Smt Suja Warrier, a social leader,Infosys and ISBR's alumni Mr Kanhaialal Sharma, HR,Genpact.
PGDM 2016 Batch Inauguration ISBR inaugurated the-PGDM 2016 batch on 30th July, 2016 at Electronic City,Bangalore Campus. Mr Ravi Raghavan, ChairmanConfederation of Indian Industry (CII) was the ChiefGuest for the day. The function was graced with thepresence of delegates Mr Keyur J Shah, Director, PriceWaterhouse Coopers (PWC), Mr Nealesh Dalal,Managing Trustee, J D Institute of Fashion Technology,Dr Sudarsanam Padam, former Dean, AdministrativeStaff College of India, Mr Raghunandan, Vice President,ELCIA, Mr Vijay kumar, Vice President WIPRO andalumnus, Mr Nitin Jain, Goel Group of Industries.
UG Course BBA Batch Inauguration ISBR College-recently welcomed the first batch of UG Course studentsfor the academic year 2016-2019 on July 27th, 2016. MrManish Kothari, Founder & Managing Director, ISBR, DrAnandaram, Sr Director, Dr Chandra Niranjan, Dean,
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Academics and Mr Ajith Kaikini, Founder ofBuoyancee Training & Consulting firm graced theoccassion.
PhD 2016 Batch Inauguration PhD Program 2016–was inaugurated by Sri S N Rangaprasad, MSMEDevelopment Institute, Govt of India, Ministry ofMSME. Dr Pallab Bandopadhyay, Leader Architectand Career Coach released the academic planner andresearcher's handbook. The Guests of Honor were SriKarthik Ananth, Zinnov Co Founder & Director atSukino Healthcare Solutions Pvt Ltd., Dr RajaramKota, GM Cyient Limited and Dr Solomon Suresh, VPat Genpact.
Industrial Visits:
Industrial Visit to Happiest Minds, Electronic City,Bangalore as part of Mentorship Program.
Industrial Visit to Schneider Electric, Electronic City,Bangalore as part of Mentorship Program.
Visit to Art of Living Ashram, Bangalore On 21st July-2016, ISBR's MBA students (2016-18) visited Art ofLiving (AoL) Ashram at Bangalore, founded by Sri SriRavi Shankar as part of their orientation program.
A visit to Enable India ISBR's MBA 2016 students-visited Enable India, a charitable trust which workstowards empowering people with disability, on 21stJuly 2016.
Visit to The Akshayapatra by ISBR students ISBR MBA-Students of 2016-18 batch were taken to visitAkshayapatra Foundation at ISCON Temple on 25thof July, 2016.
Orientation Program Orientation Program at ISBR is–designed to teach the incoming students life skills likeconfidence, public speaking, organising andleadership to name a few. This year Orientationprogram included introduction to ISBR policies andculture, management games, theme basedworkshops, ice breaking games, case studies andvisits. This was followed by a Valedictory function.
Creative Workshop- 'Create a Story' ISBR Business-School conducted a workshop 'Create a Story' on10th August 2016 from 9am to 4pm at Amphitheatrefor PGDM and MBA students. Students discoveredteam work, time management and innovation amongthem.
Independence Day Celebration ISBR students took a-step forward and invited martyr's families to celebrate70 Years of Independence on 15 august 2016 withgreat enthusiasm.
Mentorship Program The objective of Mentorship–Program is the wholesome development of students of
MBA and PGDM batch ( 2016-18). Under this program,students undergo various activities and processes todiscover themselves and become industry ready.
Panel Discussion on GST Bill Students at ISBR got–benefitted by the panel discussion on GST Bill organisedby ISBR. The panel was graced by the industry expertsand academician, Mr Naveen Raj Purohit, MrSriramprasad and Prof Kiran Bindu.
Alumni Reunion 2016
MBA Program 2016 Inauguration
Independence Day Celebration 2016
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Visit to Akshay Patra Foundation
IMPERIAL COLLEGE, BANGALORE
Dr Hari Krishna Maram, Chairman & Founder CEO,was a Key Note Speaker at India International Center,New Delhi @ Intelligentsia Summit and NationalEducation Excellence Awards organized by CIACGlobal and The Education Post along with Mr ShivaKhera, Ms Ragini Diwedi, Sri Ram Niwas Goel,Speaker Delhi Legislative Assembly, Prof FurqanQamar, Secretary General, Association of IndianUniversities, Mr Arvind Passey, Editor, Education Post.
On this occasion Dr Hari Krishna Maram received thehighest "MEDAL OF HONOUR " from The EducationPost a leading educational magazine at New Delhi inthe area of Management Education.
P R O C E E D I N G S O F 2 8 A I M S A N N U A Lt h
MANAGEMENT EDUCATION CONVENTION 2016
The Hon'ble Governor of Jharkhand, Smt DraupadiMurmu, inaugurated the three-day 28 AIMS Annualth
Management Education Convention 2016 on“Transforming India into a Knowledge Society: the Roleof Management Education” on 26 August 2016.th
Distinguished dignitaries Dr Tapan Kumar Chand, CMD,NALCO, Dr Ramesh Kumar Pandey, Vice Chancellor,Ranchi University, Dr N K Ojha, GM (HR), CMPDI, ProfM K Gautam and Prof J Phillip, Founder President, AIMSgraced the Inaugural Session with their valuablepresence.
On this occasion, the Hon'ble Governor of Jharkhandstressed upon the need for equipping the students withadequate knowledge and fine tuning their abilities sothat they could be better prepared to handle disruptionsand changes in the present and forthcoming ecosystems.She highlighted that the management educationinstitutions have to play a vital role in converting HumanResources into Human Capital for application at the righttime.
Smt Droupadi Murmu also complimented AIMS for itsremarkable role towards a skilled population focusing ongrass root innovation and how these innovations couldbe refined and made marketable by developingknowledge partnerships.
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The Governor conferred the Ravi J Matthai NationalFellow Award 2016 upon Dr T K Chand and ProfMohd Masood Ahmed. The Award is given tomanagement educators and professionals forachieving a high level of distinction in their respectivedisciplines.
Dr L N Bhagat, President, AIMS, welcomed thedignitaries, guests and participants. In his address, hepointed out that there was a strong need for thecountry to emerge as a knowledge society. Creation ofknowledge, its dissemination and use in all spheres oflife and sectors would see the country successfullyand potentially transform into a knowledge society.
Prof J Phillip, the Founder President, AIMS detailedout the activities of AIMS and focused on the issueslike need for capacity building by B-schools, shortageof faculties, etc.
Dr R K Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Ranchi Universityopined that sharing knowledge managementexperiences on multi-institutional platform isimportant in the wake of emerging challenges, whichrequire innovative transfer of knowledge.
Dr Tapan Kumar Chand, Guest of Honour called uponthe corporate sector to implement and support theknowledge sharing initiatives as Corporate SocialResponsibility, for the overall growth of all thestakeholders.
Dr N K Ojha emphasized that knowledge ifamalgamated with wisdom will work out wonders,transforming the society into a skilled population.
The Key Note Speaker, Mr Mohan K Gautam pointedout that education should be practice-oriented andchildren should realise what they want to achieve andwhat they could achieve.
The AIMS Journal of Management was releasedfollowed by honouring of the dignitaries on the Daisby Her Excellency, Hon'ble Governor of Jharkhand.
The Inaugural session ended with Vote of Thanksproposed by Dr A K Choudhury, Registrar, RanchiUniversity.
The first day had two plenary sessions. Plenary Session1 was called as “Digitization and the Emergence of aKnowledge Economy.” The Session was chaired by DrUday Salunke and Distinguished Speakers were ProfLakshman R Watawala. Prof G D Sharma, ProfSandeep Dhir, Prof Anindya Sen, Shri Manas RanjanPanda, Dr Apoorva Palkar and Dr Jeffrey Alderman.The following were the recommendations of thissession –
� B-Schools should focus more on digital education toconnect with multiple stakeholders.
� Creation of digital markets could yield significanteconomic benefits and lead to substantial socialbenefits to societies and communities only whenmeaningful research is done.
� Digitized learning should ensure that adaptationand innovation of business performance occurswhen management institutions align themselveswith the changing dynamics.
� Need for rigorous research to evaluate, validate andupscale innovations through digitization in order toidentify niche areas.
� The need for fundamental core values like self-discipline and commitment are the need of the hourin order to be successful and manage the growingbusiness complexities.
The Plenary Session 2 was called as “TowardsKnowledge Society in India: the Role of ManagementEducation”. The Session was chaired by Dr RajendraSrivastava, Dean, ISB. Dr Manish Sharma, Mr AshishKumar Chauhan, Shri Vivek Atray, Dr Sanjib Bansal andProf A Thothathri Raman were the eminent speakers.The recommendations of the session were –
� The management schools and universities needto address their current and future impact onsociety in a pro-active manner and stress uponthe responsibilities of students towards publicand the necessity to practice good citizenship.
� Different stages of economic developmentneed different sets of skills and the prevailingeducation system should inculcate communityspecific skills in the students.
� Programmes must be streamlined not only inenhancing the conceptual and theoreticalknowledge of students but also in helping themgain adequate practical exposure.
The evening of the first day drew to a close with acultural extravaganza which kept the audienceconnected and engrossed. It was followed by a welcomedinner.
The second day was power packed with two PlenarySessions, AIMS Foundation Day Lecture and EightConcurrent Sessions. The day commenced with the thirdPlenary Session on the sub-theme “Skill Developmentfor Knowledge Society and Enhancing Employability”.The session was chaired by Mr M R Rao and the othernotable speakers were Shri N K Ojha, Prof MohdMasood Ahmed, Dr S K Singh and Shri Kumara Guru.The outcomes of the Session were –
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� Need based pre-service and in-service trainingprogrammes to train the students in soft skills, job-oriented skills and problem-solving skills,leadership skills, etc.
� Long-term skill development programmesespecially for the youth.
� In a knowledge economy, learning is sharedlearning, continuous learning and lifelonglearning which involves continuous, personaland collective learning for growth anddevelopment.
The Fourth Plenary Session was on the sub-theme“Innovative Approaches in Management for aKnowledge Society in India. Dr Ashok Joshi was theChairperson of this Session with distinguishedspeakers Prof (Dr) Upinder Dhar, Mr William S Parrott,Prof (Dr) Prabal Kumar Sen. The Session concludedthat –� The pace of India's progress towards a knowledge
society will depend to a large extent on its abilityto make available the latest and most usefulknowledge to vast sections of the society.
� Openness in information and knowledge sharingthrough awareness, advocacy, and capacitybuilding programmes are the need of the day atregional, national and global levels so that itenables easier discovery and effective use ofavailable information.
� In the context of the emerging paradigm ofinnovation, a large part of relevant and usefulinformation generated through fruitful investmentwhile improving the quality gives learners a greatsense of autonomy and responsibility towardslearning.
Mr Nicolas Jordan in his Foundation Day Lecture,stressed upon the qualities needed to be a successfulhuman being and advocated that the younggeneration should acquire more listening skills andcultivate positivity and preservence. He talked aboutfunctional training as well as behavioral training.
Four Concurrent Sessions were held simultaneouslyand the paper presenters participated and presentedtheir research papers.
In the next set of Concurrent Sessions post tea-break,the Jury Members selected various awardees for AIMSawards. The eminent jury members were: Dr (Mrs)Santosh Dhar, Dr D Y Patil, Dr R Nandagopal, Dr PNarayana Reddy, Prof (Dr) Shefali Gautam, DrApoorva Palkar, Prof B Ramesh, Dr Rattan Sharma, DrS S Sarkar, Dr Hari Krishna Maram, Dr B V Sangvikar,Dr Bigyan P Verma, Prof Mohd Masood Ahmed, Prof SS Prasad Rao and Dr Anil Rao Paila.
The third day of the event started with a panel discussionon “Success Mantras of Entrepreneurs”. The Session waschaired by Shri Bharat Kumar Jaiswal. The eminentpanelists of the Session were: Prof Barbara Cangan, ShriPratap Singh Chouhan, Shri Gautam Jain, Shri R Guptaand Mr Vijay Bahadur. The recommendations of thepanel were –
� Entrepreneurial success depends on personal factorsand external support systems.
� Emerging technologies must be exploited forcommercial entrepreneurial venture and promotionof entrepreneurship.
� Documenting and sharing best practices ofentrepreneurship will be inspirational to buddingentrepreneurs.
� Women entrepreneurs must be encouraged byaddressing their needs relating to marketinformation and skill upgradation and by providingappropriate training, interventions and mentoring.
� The Session ended with the concluding remarks ofthe Chairman.
Shri Sanjay Seth, Chairman – Khadi Gramodyog Board,Jharkhand was the Chief Guest of the ValedictoryFunction. He spoke about the need for creating moreinstitutions of higher education in Jharkhand andcreating more job opportunities within Jharkhand so asto facilitate the native students to pursue higher studiesand get jobs with their state.
Dr B V Sangvikar, Professor and Head, Department ofManagement Sciences (PUMBA), Pune the President –Elect, AIMS spoke about his plans for AIMS.
Dr S C Gupta, DSW, Ranchi University, stressed on theimportance of creation, preservation and disseminationof knowledge for growth and prosperity.
The three-day event witnessed tremendous intellectualinteraction and exchange of knowledge amongstparticipants and dignitaries.
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LIST OF AWARDEES
� AIMS-ICFAI Best Teacher AwardDr K Maran, Professor & Director, Co-ordinator – ED Cell, Sri Sairam Institute of ManagementStudies, Sri Sai Ram Engg College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
� AIMS Ramaswamy P Aiyar Best Young Teacher AwardDr Sameer Sudhakar Pingle, Associate Professor, Institute of Management, Nirma University,Ahmedabad
At Faculty Level - – Prof Dipti Amburla, Aditya Institute of ManagementGold MedalStudies & Research, Mumbai
Silver Medal – Mr A Chandran, R V Institute of Management, BengaluruAt Student Level - – Mr Akash Bhatia, IIT, KharagpurGold Medal
Silver Medal – Dr Meetesh Chalmela, PTVA's Institute of Management,Mumbai
� AIMS- ISM Dr Dharni P Sinha Social Responsibility AwardPSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore
� AIMS-J L Batra Best Research Paper AwardGold Medal – Ms Deepika Dobke, IBS, MumbaiSilver Medal – Prof Veena Charan Kolte, BVIMSR, Navi Mumbai
� AIMS National Management Week AwardBharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management Studies and Research, Navi MumbaiKongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode, Tamil NaduPSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore.
� AIMS Best Case AwardGold Medal – Dr Ajit Patil, IBS, MumbaiSilver Medal – Dr Shinu Abhi, REVA Academy for Corporate Excellence (RACE),
Reva University, Bangalore
� Zone Wise Best Paper PresentationsNorth - Dr Seema Singh, Department of Humanities, Delhi Technological
University, DelhiEast - Shri H K Singh, XISS, RanchiWest - Mr Mrinal U Phalla, BVIMSR, Navi Mumbai
Prof B Ramesh, Professor, Ex Head & Dean, Faculty of Commerce, GoaUniversity, Goa (Special Appreciation Certificate)
� AIMS Best Student Paper PresentationGold Medal – Ms V Anjana, GRG School of Management Studies, CoimbatoreSilver Medal – Mr Molla Ramizpur Rahman, Welingkar, Mumbai
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President
Dr B V SangvikarPune
Treasurer
Dr Anil Rao PailaBengaluru
Immediate Past President
Prof (Dr) L N BhagatRanchiIndore
Regional Vice Presidents
NorthMr Sudhir SharmaMeerut
EastProf (Dr) Sujata MangarajBhubaneshwar
WestDr Bigyan P VermaMumbai
SouthDr R NandagopalCoimbatore
Members
NorthDr Rattan SharmaNew Delhi
Prof Anand Mohan AggarwalUttar Pradesh
Dr Tapan Kumar PandaHaryana
EastDr Priti Ranjan MajhiBhubaneswar
Prof N P SinghRanchi
WestDr Parag KalkarPune
Prof (Dr) Gangadhar Kashinath ShirudePune
SouthDr P Narayana ReddyBengaluru
Prof Shrinivas Acharya THyderabad
AIMS EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS2016-2017
Co-opted Members
Dr Chandrahauns R ChavanMumbai
Dr Jitendra Kumar MishraBengaluru
Special InviteeProf B RameshGoa
On Reciprocal Basis
Mr Alain Dominique PerrinPresidentEuropean Foundation for ManagementDevelopment (EFMD)Belgium
Mr Jeffery AldermanExecutive DirectorAccreditation Council for Business Schools andPrograms (ACBSP)USA
Prof Lakshman R WatawalaPresident, AMDISAColombo
Mr Sunil Kant MunjalAll India Management Association (AIMA)New Delhi
Founder President
Prof J Philip (1988-92)Bengaluru
Former Presidents
(Late) Dr P K Ghosh (1992-93)
Prof Y K Bhushan (1993-94)Mumbai
Dr Subir Chowdhury (1994-95)Kolkatta
Dr Abad Ahmad (1995-96)New Delhi
(Late) Prof Ramaswamy P Aiyar (1996-97)
Prof (Dr) Rakesh Khurana (1997-98)New Delhi
Fr Thomas P D, S J (1998-99) BhubaneshwarDr Ashok Joshi (1999-2000)Pune
Prof D Panduranga Rao (2000-01)Hyderabad
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(Late) Dr J L Batra (2001-02)
Fr E Abraham S J (2002-03)Jamshedpur
Fr Romuald D'Souza, S J (2003-04)Goa
Dr V Panduranga Rao (2004-05)Hyderabad
Dr Devi Singh (2005-06)Pune
Prof Shekhar Chaudhuri (2006-07)Kolkatta
Prof (Dr) Uday Salunkhe (2007-08)Mumbai
Prof M Rammohan Rao (2008-09)Hyderabad
Prof (Dr) Shefali Gautam (2009-10)Ghaziabad
Prof (Dr) Prabir Pal (2010-11)Bhubaneswar
Prof Mohd Masood Ahmed (2011-12)Hyderabad
Dr D Y Patil (2012-13)Navi Mumbai
Dr Apoorva Palkar (2013-14)Pune
Prof (Dr) Upinder Dhar (2014-2015)Indore
Executive SecretaryMr M Venkateshwarlu
Hyderabad
Address for Correspondence and Contact:
Mr M Venkateshwarlu
Executive Secretary
Association of Indian Management SchoolsD No: 6-3-668/10/76, First Floor, Near Sri Kalyana Venkateshwara Temple
