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CHARUSAT COMET _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Quarterly Newsletter of CHARUSAT January 2014 Issue Volume: 05 Issue: 01 Illuminating the initiatives and activities of the University Aegis: Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal

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CHARUSAT COMET

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Quarterly Newsletter of CHARUSAT January 2014 Issue Volume: 05 Issue: 01

Illuminating

the initiatives and activities of the University

Aegis: Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal

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From the Desk of the Editors Dear Readers Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) has been established by

promulgation of Gujarat Private University Act, 2009. It is empowered to confer degrees under Section

22 of UGC Act, 1956.

Presently, CHARUSAT offers 64 programs from UG to Ph D under the tutelage of 8 Institutes and 6

Faculties. They are in the allied disciplines of Technology & Engineering, Pharmacy, Computer

Applications, Management, Applied Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy, and other Paramedical Sciences.

All education programs are semester based and are delivered in English Medium. Credit and Grading

Systems are followed for Teaching, Learning and Evaluation. Curriculum and Pedagogy at CHARUSAT

correspond with societal needs. CHARUSAT strives to prepare students for global assignments. It

aims to make its students Job Creators and not Job Seekers.

The Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel believed, “Education without character is futile”.

CHARUSAT proudly follows the spirit. It also follows founding High Moral Values like Honesty,

Integrity, Transparency, Fairness, Equity, and Accountability.Efforts are also made for education

amelioration in rural schools through a Rural Education Development Program. There also exists

a Human Resource Development Centre to hone competencies of Faculty and Staff.

With a thrust on socially relevant Research and Development, CHARUSAT strives to transform the

society through creation, augmentation, dissemination and perpetuation of knowledge. For the

purpose, it has always remained engulfed in the events and activities leading to Research and

Development.

During the period, CHARUSAT Celebrated 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, Shri

Ramakrishna Ashrama, Rajkot has transformed a bus into a vehicle named ‘Vivekananda Rath’

specially prepared to carry Swami Vivekananda’s message of nation-building and man-making to

remote corners of Gujarat. Further, National Symposium on ‘Technology in ELT: Challenges and

Remedies’ at Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management, CHARUSAT, Changa was organized on 23rd

November, 2013. Moreover, Charotar Institute of Physiotherapy had organized the 7th GUJSTATE

CONPHYCS’13 , a state level physiotherapy student conference, based on theme ‘Taking charge of

change’ Ignite, Innovate, Inculcate on 18th and 19th October 2013 focusing on implementation of

recent developments in the field of physiotherapy and stepping into the new era of physiotherapy

education, research and practice.

Present issue of the COMET presents these events and happenings in detail along with the News and

Events of the Institutes, Centres and Cells.

We hope the issue proves to be contently and gives you an interesting and insightful reading.

Thank you.

- Editorial Board

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Contents

From the Desk of the Editors…………………………………………………………………………… i

Governing Body……………………………………………………………………………………………….. iii

Board of Management ……………………………………………………………………………………... iv

News and Events @ Institutes…………………………………………………………………………. 1

News and Events @ Centres and Cells……………………………………………………………… 14

Distinguished Guests ……………………………………………………………………………………… 17

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Governing Body Shri Surendra M Patel President, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal Former Chairman, Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority Former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha A Renowned Technocrat

President

Dr. B G Patel Ph.D (Medicine), FOC,FGSA Provost Former Vice Chancellor Sardar Patel University

Provost

Shri Virendra S Patel Trustee, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal Treasurer, CHRF Founder, Charusat Educational Foundation, USA

Member

Dr. V G Patel Founding Director EDI Renowned Expert in Entrepreneurship Development

Member

Dr. M I Patel Former Sheriff of Mumbai Renowned Technocrat and Industrialist based at Mumbai

Member

Shri Naginbhai M Patel President, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Leuva Patidar Samaj – Mathrusanstha

Member

Dr. R H Parikh Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, CHARUSAT Principal, Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy Renowned Professor of Pharmaceutics

Member

Shri Hemal Patel CEO, Elitecore Technologies Ltd NJ-USA and India Leading Entrepreneur in IT Industry

Member

Dr. Paresh Patel Prominent Surgeon (FACS, FICS-USA) Leading Entrepreneur in IT Industry

Member

Shri Pankaj R Patel Chairman & Managing Director, Cadila Healthcare Ltd Chief Patron, Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy Chairman, Ahmedabad Management Association

Member

Shri Devang Patel Chief Executive, IPCO Industries & Business operated at USA Chief Parton, Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management A Philanthrope of repute

Member

Dr. Bimal Patel Director, Gujarat National Law University

Member

Principal Secretary Department of Education, Government of Gujarat

Member

Dr. Amit Ganatra Dean, Faculty of Technology & Engineering Head, Department of Computer Engineering, CSPIT, CHARUSAT

Member

Shri Devang Joshi Registrar, CHARUSAT

Member Secretary

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Board of Management

Shri Surendra M Patel President, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal Former Chairman, Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority Former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha A Renowned Technocrat

President

Dr. B G Patel Ph.D (Medicine), FIC, FGSA Provost Former Vice Chancellor Sardar Patel University

Provost

Shri Naginbhai M Patel President, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Leuva Patidar Samaj – Mathrusanstha

Member

Dr. V G Patel Founding Director, EDI, Ahmedabad Renowned Expert in Entrepreneur Development

Member

Shri H T Patel Former President, API Business, Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd Corporate Leader

Member

Shri Manubhai P Patel Prominent Industrialist MD, Sigil India Ltd, Vadodara Parton – P D Patel Institute of Applied Science

Member

Dr. R V Upadhyay Dean, Faculty of Applied Studies, CHARUSAT Professor & Principal, P D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences Former Professor & Head, Department of physics, Bhavnagar University

Member

Dr. Atul Patel Dean, Faculty of Computer Application Principal, Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Institute of Computer Application

Member

Dr. Govind Dave Dean, Faculty of Management Studies, CHARUSAT Principal, Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management IIM Bangalore Alumnus & Former Professor IRMA

Member

Dr. T K Chaundhuri Prof. & Head – Dr. K C Patel Research & Development Center Eminent Nanoresearch Scientist and Physicist

Member

Shri Devang Joshi Registrar, CHARUSAT

Member Secretary

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The Campus

The Kheda Jilla Madhyasth Sahkari Bank Ltd. – Nadiad at CHARUSAT

A branch of The Kheda Jilla Madhyasth Sahkari Bank Ltd. (KDCC) – Nadiad was inaugurated

at Charotar University of Science and Technology - CHARUSAT Campus, Changa on

Saturday, October 12, 2013.

Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) believe in providing

maximum possible facilities for the benefits of its students. KDCC branch at CHARUSAT will

provide the facilities of opening saving account with zero balance for students and

RTGS/NEFT service throughout India. In addition, the parents of students (senior citizens)

will also get 0.50% more interest on Fixed Deposits along with many other benefits.

On the occasion, Dr. B G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT congratulated and welcomed The Kheda

Jilla Madhyasth Sahkari Bank Ltd. (KDCC) – Nadiad at CHARUSAT Campus.

More than 5500 students are studying in various 49 academic programs at CHARUSAT. The

university is spread over 105 acres of land with world class teaching and learning

infrastructure which includes 24 hours Wi-Fi connectivity. CHARUSAT University aims to

be the world class university by proving best educational opportunities to students.

‘VIVEKANANDA RATH’ @ CHARUSAT Campus

On the occasion of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, Shri Ramakrishna

Ashrama, Rajkot has transformed a bus into a vehicle named ‘Vivekananda Rath’ specially

prepared to carry Swami Vivekananda’s message of nation-building and man-making to

remote corners of Gujarat.

A statue of Swamiji in the meditation posture

is installed in the rear side of the bus. The bus

also carries an exhibition on the life and

teachings of Swamiji, Vivekananda literature,

audio-visual units to show documentary and

film on Swamiji and other necessary

accessories.

Monks of the Ashrama accompanied with

devotees and volunteers takes the Rath to

various places all over Gujarat. It visited Anand

district from 22nd September, 2013 to 27th September 2013.

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‘VIVEKANANDA RATH’ arrived at CHARUSAT

Campus on 27th September 2013 (Friday) at

10 AM and it was welcomed by Dr. B G Patel,

Provost, CHARUSAT along with deputy

registrars of University Dr Harish Desai and

Shri H S Patel. Dr. Patel garlanded the statute

of Swamiji in Meditation placed on the Rath.

The Rath visited the 105 acres of lush green

campus. An Exhibition on the Life and Message of Swami Vivekananda was also on

displayed at Central Square, Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy and on the spot Quiz

competition on the exhibition was conducted by Swamiji and Karyakartas from

Ramkrishna Ashram, Rajkot .

Also books on Swamiji’s ideas also were available for sale.

Students enthusiastically participated in this Rath Yatra, got inspired by Swami

Vivekanand’s youthful ideas. They thronged to visit the Exhibition.

VRUND 2013 celebrated at CHARUSAT on 18 October 2013

Charotar University of Science & Technology celebrated its annual garba Festival – VRUND

2013 on 18 October 2013 ( Sharad Purnima).

It was an evening where youth were dressed in traditional attire and flaunting new styles

of dancing and dressing. Students and faculty danced fervently on the Garba tunes.

VRUND 2013 was organized under guidance and support of Dr Niraj D Shah Convenor,

Central Committee, CHARUSAT and Principal, Chandubhai S Patel Institute of Technology

(CSPIT).

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University Grant Commission (UGC) visit at CHARUSAT on 2 and 3 December 2013

The University Grant Commission (UGC), visited CHARUSAT campus for the inspection. The

visit of UGC team was schedule for two days, 2 and 3 December 2013.

During their two days visit, the UGC Expert team had meeting with students, staff (teaching

and non-teaching), alumni and management members of CHARUSAT.

Prof. J. S. Sandhu from Guru Nanak Dev University was the chairman of this visit and Prof.

Ramesh Arora from Management Development Academy was the member secretary for

this visit.

Chandubhai S Patel Institute of Technology (CSPIT)

Seminar on Recent Trends and Issues in practical Data Mining @ CHARUSAT

U & P U. Patel Department of Computer Engineering and IEEE student branch at

CHARUSAT jointly organized an AICTE Sponsored two days National seminar on “Recent

Trends and Issues in Practical Data Mining” between Oct 18 and Oct 19, 2013. This event

brought together practitioners, students, developers and experts, who shared their

experiences and provide valuable insight into ways Data Mining can help in their practice!

In Data Mining (DM), many algorithms and models were presented recently in Data Mining

field to solve different problems. Most of the Data Mining algorithms presented have some

drawbacks like some of them are very time consuming and difficult to deal with due to the

impreciseness, uncertainty, and noisy data.

Quite a number of new theoretical and practical topics in data mining have been developed

over the years. Work on multimedia-data mining and applications in medicine, agriculture

as well as in security have been emerged.

This seminar was one of the leading events where students, practitioners and newcomers

in the field of data mining came together to share their ideas and discuss new trends in

Data Mining.

Besides that, newcomers in the field can get a fast introduction to Data Mining by working

with various Data Mining tools.

The main aim of the seminar was to provide insights and practice into the various Data

Mining tools.

This seminar provided a platform for exchange and dissemination of innovative, practical

development experiences. The seminar covered all aspects of data mining, including

algorithms, software and systems, and applications. By promoting novel, innovative

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solutions to challenging data mining problems, the seminar sought continuously advance

the state-of-the-art in data mining.

Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Institute of Computer Applications (CMPICA)

Seminar on “Integrated M.C.A & M.Sc (IT) programme, at CMPICA, CHARUSAT.

Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Institute of Computer Applications, a constitute of

Charotar University of Science & Technology (CHARUSAT) had organized Integrated M.C.A

& M.Sc (IT)) Programme, which is a five year course directly offered after 12th standard

(Science and Commerce stream), on 24th November,2013. In this seminar total 226

students participated with their parents and teachers from 16 various schools and had

shown a tremendous response. In the seminar the students were exposed to broad range of

computer science and related fields. The program started at 10:00 am with brief

introduction to CHARUSAT University and various courses offered by the University as well

as the Institute. Details regarding the “Integrated M.C.A & M.Sc(IT)” programme were

discussed along with job and placement opportunities. After the introduction of University

& Institute, Principal Dr. Atul Patel had interaction with students about their career

guidance and gave them information about the Computer Applications and its usage in the

real world. Lunch was arranged by the institute for all the students, their parents and

teachers.

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Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM)

Multiculuralism and Globalization by Dr. Venu Mehta, Asst.

Professor, Dept. of Communications Skills

Dr. Venu Mehta has published a book titles Multiculturalism and

Globalization: Society, Literature and Education in month of

September 2013. Prestige Books International, Australia and New

Delhi are the publisher of Book.

Dr. Venu Mehta is Asst. Professor in Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIIM.

CHARUSAT family congratulates Dr. Venu Mehta on this achievement.

National Symposium on ‘Technology in ELT: Challenges and Remedies’ at Indukaka Ipcowala

Institute of Management, CHARUSAT, Changa

One-day National Symposium on Technology in

ELT: Challenges and Remedies was organized by

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at

Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management

(I2IM), Charotar University of Science &

Technology, Changa on 23rd November, 2013. I2IM

offers professional programs – Ph D, MBA and

PGDM which are approved by AICTE. It also has

the patronage of IPCO Industries, Nadiad – a

business house of repute with its business

operated in USA.

The Symposium was organized with the prime

objectives of exploring the use of Technology

in facilitating English Language Teaching &

Learning and identifying and summarizing the

challenges raised while using varied web tools

for ELT. In all, 6 resource persons, 6

academicians of English from other states, 53

faculty members of English from Gujarat, and

27 students participated in the symposium.

The program started with the invocation to the

almighty. Shri Devang Joshi, Registrar, CHARUSAT welcomed participants and dignitaries

on the dais. He also gave a brief introduction of CHARUSAT. Then, Dr. Govind Dave, Dean,

Faculty of Management Studies and Principal, Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management

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introduced and briefed present all about Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. He

further added that it is the matter of pride for the institute that we have arranged online

presentation of Dr. Eric Roth, American Language Institute, College of Letters, Arts, and

Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California through Skype as a part

of symposium.

The Symposium was formally inaugurated by dignitaries and experts by Lighting the Lamp.

Keynote Address was delivered by Dr. Atanu Bhattacharya, Associate Professor, Central

University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar on “Technology as Practice: Instrumental and Social”.

Dilip Barad, Head, Department of English, MK Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar conducted

a demo workshop on “Remedy for the Challenge of Continuous Assessment in Large

Classes”. In the post lunch session, Dr. Eric Roth, delivered an online presentation through

Skype on “Flip Your Classroom: Deploy 'Search and Share' Homework Activities to Build

ELL Fluency” for one and half hour. In this online discussion, around 120 students of I2IM

participated with enthusiasm. In her deliberations Dr. Aarati Mujumdar, Assistant

Professor, Department of English, The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara focused on

“Integrating Technology with Critical Thinking: An Emerging Pedagogy”.

Finally, presentations and deliberations were followed by Panel Discussion on the central

theme of the Symposium “Technology in ELT: Challenges and Remedies”. The panel

discussion was chaired by Dr. Rajendrasinh Jadeja, Director, HM Patel Institute of English

Training and Research, Sardar Patel University, VV Nagar.

Alumni Meet-2013@Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management, CHARUSAT

A grand annual Alumni Meet organized at Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management

(IIIM), CHAROTAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (CHARUSAT) Changa on

December 22, 2013. I2IM, one of the leading institutes of CHARUSAT, offers programs – Ph

D, MBA and PGDM . It has the patronage of IPCO Industries, Nadiad and the business

operated in USA. Ipco is a corporate house of repute. More than 96 former students of the

institute participated in this mega-conglomeration.

The main motive behind this meet was to brief and constitute the Alumni Association of

I2IM as per University Norms. The event had provided a common platform to all the

students and alumni to interact, share, discuss, motive and get benefitted, to seek possible

avenues of collaboration with the industries and thereby looking for assistance in summer

internship and industrial training and exposure to real case studies at the organization of

repute. Apart from these objectives there were innovative activities like interaction among

foreign based alumni I2IMites and present students through online video-conference in

and movie screening for I2IMites. The aluminies expressed their heartfelt gratitude

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towards the faculty members and the college, and shared their experiences of corporate

world with the students.

Dr. Govind Dave, Dean, Faculty of Management and Principal, I2IM, informed, “We have

initiated ‘Student Support and Progression Initiative (SSPI) and this Alumni Meet helped in

collecting information of I2Imites’ like personal profile, current employment and

entrepreneurial experiences. Moreover, it was a great opportunity for I2IM to rekindle

relationship with the alumni and connect them with institution and students. Such a meet

is a platform to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of all alumni of I2IM. ”

Charotar Institute of Physiotherapy (CIP)

7th GUJSTATE CONPHYCS’13 was organized at CHARUSAT

Charotar Institute of Physiotherapy, a constituent of Charotar University of Science &

Technology (CHARUSAT) had organized the 7th GUJSTATE CONPHYCS’13 , a state level

physiotherapy student conference, based on theme ‘Taking charge of change’ Ignite,

Innovate, Inculcate on 18th and 19th October 2013 focusing on implementation of recent

developments in the field of physiotherapy and stepping into the new era of physiotherapy

education, research and practice.

The inaugural function started with prayer by Ms.SaloniMistry, student of CIP.

Dr.M. Balaganapathy (PT) gave the welcome address .The function was presided by

Shri.Surendra M.Patel, President, CHARUSAT & Kelavani Mandal and blessed the occasion.

Dr. Ali Irani, Head-Department of Physiotherapy, Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai and Former

Physiotherapist of Indian Cricket Team inaugurated the function on 18th October 2013 at

5:00 PM. Dr. M C Patel, Hon. Secretary, Matrusanstha, Kelavani Mandal and CHRF blessed

the conference as Guest of Honor. The Function was presided by Shri Surendra M Patel,

President, CHARUSAT and Kelavani Mandal.

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Dr. Irani delivered a speech on

“Physiotherapy: Yesterday, Today and

Tomorrow”. Talking about futuristic

trends in Physiotherapy, Dr. Irani

emphasized upon the need for a

Physiotherapy Council in Gujarat.

Dr.Prakash.V, Organising Secretary,

CONPHYCS’13 gave overall summary of

the Conference and its theme. Mr.Vikas

Ratanpara, Student Organising Secretary,

CIP gave vote of thanks.

CONPHYCS’13 has organized total of 40 events which had various scientific, cultural and

sports events for creating augmentation to the physiotherapy students. There were about

1156 delegates and 22 colleges participating in

the conference.

There were around 10 scientific lectures in

various fields, taken by various expertise across

Gujarat and India. The conference had received

around 150 scientific papers; 9 cultural events in

on stage and off stage category like group dance,

carving, rangoli, photography etc… and 5 sports

events like carrom, table tennis, cricket, volley

ball for boys and girls. Newer events like Ad Mad Show, Youth Parliament, Fashion Show,

Double wicket cricket were introduced. Charotar Institute of Physiotherapy also had

participated and had won prizes in various events.

Dr. M M Prabhakar, Medical Superintendent, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad & Director,

Governemnt Spine Institute, Physiotherapy & P. & O. College, Ahmedabad was the Chief

Guest for the Valedictory Function on 19th October 2013.. He gave away the prizes to the

winners from different colleges. He has appreciated the efforts of CHARUSAT management

for organizing a grand event. The overall championship trophy was also won by Charotar

Institute of Physiotherapy!

CONPHYCS ’13 was supported by Jagaji Constructions, Gujarat council on science and

technology (GUJCOST), Aakash Allustruct., Smruti gardens and farms and many more

sponsors.

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Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing (MTIN)

17th Annual National Conference of Nursing Research Society of India (NRSI) @

Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing, CHARUSAT

17th Annual National Conference of Nursing Research Society of India (NRSI) on

Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases: Nursing Research Perspective was organized at Manikaka

Topawal Institute of Nursing (MTIN), a constituent of Charotar University of Science &

Technology (CHARUSAT) on 25 to 27 October, 2013.

It was organized to stimulate nursing professionals and researchers regarding nursing

research aspect of chronic disease, to help the nurse practitioners to apply recent research

to treat chronic diseases and to prepare evidence based preventive and primitive strategies

for chronic disease.

The conference was inaugurated by Shri Nitinbhai Patel, Minister of Finance, Health,

Medical Education, Family Welfare and Transport on 25h October 2013. Dr. M C Patel, Hon.

Secretary, Matrusanstha, Kelavani Mandal and CHRF

blessed the Inaugural Function of the conference as

the Guest of Honor. The Function was presided over

by Shri Surendra M Patel, President, CHARUSAT and

Kelavani Mandal. The occasion was also graced by

Shri Naginbhai Patel, President, Matrusanstha and

CHRF, and Dr. B G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT.

Ms. Jesuben Patidar, Registrar, Gujarat Nursing Council gave an inspirational speech to all

nursing professionals and researchers. Dr. Usha Ukande, President, NRSI, Dr. B G Patel,

Provost, CHARUSAT and Ms. Vimalben Patel, Director, MTIN also addressed the august

audience. Lastly, vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. Deepak Krishnamurthy.

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Human Resource Development Centre HRDC

Attitudinal Change Training Programme for Non-Teaching Staff, was organized CHARUSAT

HRDC organized Attitudinal Change Training Programme at CHARUSAT Campus from 12th

to 23rd November, 2013 for non teaching staff. The resource person was Sandeep Savant

from Catalyst, Baroda. 108 non-teaching staff had attended the training programme. The

participants were divided into five different batches. Training programme was spread over

a span of ten days. First Batch on 12th&13th November, Second Batch on 14th&15th

November, Third batch on 18th& 19th November, fourth batch on 20th & 21st November and

Fifth Batch on 22nd and 23rd November,2013.

The main objectives of the programme were

Awareness of various aspects of Personality

Understanding more in detail of FIRO-B

Understanding nuance of Teams and one’s own behavior pattern in team

Importance of Visitor or customer in the campus

Importance of Communication

These different objectives were explained through Administration of Test, Team Games,

Screening of films, Role play and Case study.

In first day Understanding of Interpersonal relationship need and Team Traits in dealing

with people were explained through game. The participants were made to understand the

importance of being a good team player and importance of Interpersonal relationship.

The participants were also made to undergo

FIRO-B test to understand the interpersonal

behavior. It gave the Participants an insight

into One’s own style of functioning at

Interpersonal level and understanding of the

need of self and others. Team Games were

played which reinforced the participants

understanding about the various roles in a

team and how to be a better team player and

to understand one’s own behavior in Teams

and approaches to change the behavior.

Through Role plays and screening of video

participants were made to understand the good practices to be adopted towards the

visitors in the campus, and to treat every individual with respect. The different perspective

of people for a particular situation and mind set were explained.

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Understanding various types of Communication, barriers of communication, Listening

skills were explained through Case Study, Role Play and games. The importance of body

language, listening and verbal skills of Communication were emphasized and explained to

the participants.

Some feed backs form the participants

“From the Training programme I learnt “Expected Control” and I need to improve in

this area for my professional life as well as personal life. The programme also

explained the every aspect of communication.”-Nirav Patel

“Got to know about goal, teamwork and weakness of an individual and how deal

with that weakness.”-Japesh Patel

“By attending this programme I came to know about my weak point that I have to

improve. This programme helped me to

make clear goal in my life. I also came

to know the importance of the Team

work. I will definitely try to be good

team player.”-Pratik Kachhia

“I don’t have goal in my life but this

programme made me realize

importance of the goal in life. I will

make clear goal in my life and try to

achieve that goal in best possible

manner.”-Harsh Mehta

“It made me understand the importance of human behavior, especially when working in

team.”-Dipal Patel

Training Programme on Interactive Pad

Training programme for interactive board was scheduled on November 28th, 2013 for

teaching staff of CHARUSAT University with the Co-ordination of HRDC. The Resource

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person was Pratisk Bansal from Bansal Audio Visual System Ltd. Twenty five Faculty

members representing their institute had attended the programme. This Programme was

held to make the faculties aware of the usage of the interactive pad for further use as a tool

of teaching method.

Distinguished Guests

Mr. Parag M Shah, Business, Ahmedabd (1/10/2013), “It was an amazing moment as

students are getting international standard quality education and University provides

international platform to the students. I say best of luck to the whole team for such vision

and social care.”

Mr. Ramesh A Patel, Engineer, Malataj/USA (11/10/2013), “Excellent campus and

environment, very good courses offered to meet demand and impressed by job placement

facility,”

Mr. Kamlesh Patel, Business, Anand (21/10/2013), “Excellent Institute.”

Mr. Nayan Dave, Journalist, Ahmedabad (21/10/2013), “Very nice infrastructure in short

span. Credit goes to visionary trustees and vice chancellor and other associates.”

Mr. Manish Gupta and Dr. Prashant Jani, Educationist, Bhopal (28/10/2013), “The vision of

the management, infrastructure, landscaping, academics, R&D and attitude of team

members all is wonderful.”

Mr. Dilip R Patel, Retail Business and Chemist, Moholel (28/10/2013), “I am very

impressed with the college infrastructure. Hospital project is well thought, well designed

project.

Mr. Rajiv Pathak, Journalist (NDTV), Ahmedabad (11/11/2013), “Excellent Campus”.

Mr. Sandeep Savant, HR Consultant, Baroda (13/11/2013), “Very well impressive, well

developed infrastructure in the services.”

Mr. Kamleshbhai R ameshbhai Patel, Principal of Shree P M Patel High school Shahpur,

Pramukh Shree Petlad Taluka Bharati Janta Party, Shahpur (16/11/2013), “Very Excellent

Campus, Good infrastructure as compared to other university in USA or UK.”

Mr. Pravankumar Bhailabhai Patel, Jr. Clerk (Western English Medium school, Petlad),

Sundra (16/11/2013), “A best campus to look in my life, very natural to looking. It’s very

nice inspirable campus to others.”

Mr. Bhavinkumar Kantibhai Patel, Own Business, Changa (16/11/2013), “Very nice

management, My best wish to all of staff and all of rest member.”

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Mr. Pradip C Patel, Architect, Nadiad (17/11/2013), “One of the most modern Institutes

with good education set up modern.”

Mr. Dharmendra, Raj and Paresh Shah, Service, Ahmedabad (18/11/2013), “Very good

develop campus and every people.”

Jayshree OPatel, Pharmacist, UK (23/12/2013), “Fantastic, innovative, well done and good

luck for the future. Especially for girls.”

Justin Campbell (23/12/2013), “Very Impressive, I am glad.”

Anika Patel, Student, Kenya (18/12/2013), “beautiful campus.”

Chirga Jobanputra, Software Engineer, Rajkot (17/12/2013), “good campus.”

Jayant Patel, Co. Director, Mehelav (18/12/2013), “very nice.”

Akhil Mangal, General Manager, Rajasthan (18/12/2013), “it was nice to visit the institute

campus are well maintain.”

Bharat Pate, Engineer, Canada (16/12/2013), “good facility to our nation people.”

Mahendra Patel, Engineer, USA (12/12/2013), “nice place.”

Maganbhai Patel, Engineer, Anand (12/12/2013), “beautiful place.”

Deepak Bhatt, General Manager, Rajkot (12/12/2013), “excellent campus, infrastructure

and humble staff and faculties. This is my 67th visit to the campus.”