SMVDU faculty interacts with KU team

Srinagar, June 9: The Design Your Degree (DYD) Faculty Team from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) recently engaged in an interaction with faculty mentors and

students from Kashmir University (KU).

According to a press note, this collaborative session marks a significant step in advancing innovative educational practices under the national policy of NEP-2020. “Key figures from Kashmir University Main Campus, including Prof Khursheed Butt, Dean College Development Council; Prof M Tariq Banday, Director of IoT, Zakura; and Prof Syeda Afshana, Academic Coordinator of DYD, were present alongside other faculty mentors.

Representing SMVDU were Dr Sharada M Potukuchi, the Nodal Officer, accompanied by Team Members from nine different Schools namely, Dr Sumeet Gupta, I/c Examination, Dr Rashi Taggar, Dr Isha Malhotra, Dr Meenakshi Gupta, Dr Sandeep Bhougal, Dr Mir Irfan ul-Haq, Dr. Madhu Mangal Chaturvedi, Dr. Pankaj Biswas and Dr. Sudesh Kumar. The KU team highlighted the unique features of their DYD program, which emphasise enhanced student engagement, interdisciplinary learning, practical skill development, and adaptability,” the press note added.

This programme spans eight semesters, employing a unique pedagogy that replaces traditional exammination with continuous project-based assessments.