Srinagar Jan 07: The UGC–Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), University of Kashmir (KU), on Tuesday began a week-long Faculty Development Programme on Academic Leadership and Resource Management (Interdisciplinary) at the Main Campus.
The programme aims to strengthen leadership capacities among faculty members, enhance effective resource planning, and encourage interdisciplinary approaches to academic governance in higher education institutions.
In her message, Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan, highlighted the need for academic leadership that is responsive to institutional change and said, “Universities today require leaders who can combine academic vision with responsible resource management to ensure quality, equity, and sustainability in higher education.”
Speaking at the inaugural session, Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Kashmir, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, highlighted the importance of continuous faculty development and remarked, “Leadership in academia must evolve with changing educational demands, and programmes like this play a vital role in preparing faculty for administrative and academic responsibilities.”
Registrar KU, Prof. Naseer Iqbal, in his remarks, said that structured training programmes contribute to strengthening institutional efficiency and enable faculty members to engage more effectively with policy, planning, and governance processes.
Earlier, in his welcome address, Director MMTTC KU, Prof. Nazir Ahmed Nazir, noted that the programme seeks to build informed academic leaders by integrating leadership skills with effective resource management in contemporary university settings.
Prof. Sabiya Mufti, Course Coordinator, presented an overview of the programme, detailing its objectives, structure, and expected learning outcomes.
The programme includes a series of expert sessions on academic leadership, institutional governance, resource management, interdisciplinary practices, and policy implementation in higher education. It is being attended by faculty members from various higher educational institutions across the country.
The proceedings of the inaugural session were conducted by Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim Wani, Coordinator MMTTC KU, while the vote of thanks was proposed by Prof. Sumeer Gul, Deputy Director MMTTC KU.
