Sub Themes
  Subtheme A: Developing Student Leadership and Organizations

This sub-theme focuses on the diverse ways by which student leadership potential can be developed through student unions and subject associations. These associations can facilitate the development of student leadership potential and teaching-learning programmes. These organizations can also systematically build bridges with the alumnae and industries to facilitate student career growth

Subtheme B: Opportunities and Possibilities: Student Professional Growth

An allied concern emerging out of subtheme A is the question of the future educational and career growth of
students. Sub Theme B examines the many ways by which the University could facilitate recruitment and career advancement of students. A strong link with industries will improve quality of education through curriculum development and facilitate internship, summer placements and campus recruitment. This sub-theme specifically addresses the question of enhancing quality education and enhancing student career options.


Subtheme C: Getting Connected: Changing Face of the Classroom

Sub-theme C addresses the multi-varied challenges of education for the 21st century of developing suitable teaching learning programmes and effective pedagogic tools. It examines the possibilities offered by education technology to maximize learning options for students, develop effective learning strategies through face-to–face and online mode and expand access to higher education.

Sub-Theme D: Developing an Inclusive Model of Higher Education

Recognizing the potential of higher education to ensure socio-economic justice, sub-theme D examines the question of educational exclusion. It identifies reasons limiting educational access for special needs groups (those with certain physical or intellectual impairment) and other communities discriminated on the basis of their gender, caste and ethnic identities. The panel aims to develop proactive solutions for educational inclusions.

Language of deliberation: English

Language of Paper/Poster Presentation: English, Marathi, Hindi and Gujarati.