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AIU–AADC / SRKDC FDP on “Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Applications, Opportunities and Responsible Adoption”
Sri Ramakrishna Degree College Organizes Faculty Development Programme on “Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Applications, Opportunities and Responsible Adoption”
Nandyal | November 2026
Sri Ramakrishna Degree College (Autonomous), Nandyal, affiliated with Rayalaseema University, Kurnool, is organizing a five-day online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Applications, Opportunities and Responsible Adoption” from 12th November 2026 to 17th November 2026.
The programme is organized by the Association of Indian Universities – Academic and Administrative Development Centre (AIU–AADC), in association with Sri Ramakrishna Degree College (SRKDC). This academic and administrative development initiative aims to equip higher education administrators, including Vice-Chancellors, Principals, Registrars, Deans, IQAC Coordinators and other academic professionals, with essential knowledge and practical skills in emerging Artificial Intelligence technologies.
Programme Objectives
The Faculty Development Programme focuses on exploring the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in higher education, particularly in teaching, learning, assessment, research and institutional administration.
The programme aims to provide participants with practical exposure to AI-powered tools, Generative AI applications, effective prompt engineering, automated academic workflows and responsible AI adoption.
Key Highlights
- Expert sessions on emerging Artificial Intelligence technologies.
- Hands-on training with AI tools and applications.
- AI applications in teaching, learning and administration.
- Generative AI for academic content creation and assessment.
- Practical demonstrations and interactive activities.
- Ethical AI practices, academic integrity and responsible use.
Eminent Resource Persons
The programme features distinguished academicians, technology experts and industry professionals:
- Prof. Y. Narasimhulu – Vice Chancellor, Krishna Vikas Global University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh; Former Vice-Chancellor, Rayalaseema University, Kurnool.
- Mr. Chandra Sekhar A. – Global Head of Engineering, SRM Cloud Experts Group, Hyderabad.
- Mr. Phani Kishore YVN – Co-founder & Director, Gyaan Astra IT Solutions, Hyderabad.
- Mr. Mohan P. – Senior Data Scientist, Tech Mahindra, Hyderabad.
- Ms. Asha Kiran – Program Manager, Elia Group, Belgium.
- Dr. B. Sasidhar – Associate Professor & In-charge HoD, Department of CSE (AI&ML), G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science (GNITS), Hyderabad.
- Dr. Nagendra V. Chowdary – Chief Education Officer, The ICFAI Group.
Programme Schedule
The five-day programme is scheduled as follows:
| Date | Morning Session (10 AM – 12 PM) | Afternoon Session (2 PM – 4 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 November 2026 | Foundations – Understanding Artificial Intelligence and Its Transformation of Higher Education | AI in Practice: Tools for Faculty and Student Learning |
| 13 November 2026 | AI in Indian Higher Education | AI in Teaching and Learning |
| 14 November 2026 | AI for Curriculum Development and Assessment | AI in Action: Smart Workflows for Teaching, Student Mentoring and College Administration |
| 16 November 2026 | Responsible AI Adoption: Ethics, Integrity and Governance | Research and Productivity: AI for Research |
| 17 November 2026 | Session Plan: AI for Literature Search, Research, Analysis, Writing, Integrity and Ethics | Responsible AI Adoption: Data Privacy, Bias and Security |
Expected Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand AI fundamentals, capabilities and applications in higher education.
- Utilize AI tools and effective prompts for academic and administrative tasks.
- Apply Generative AI in content creation, lesson planning and assessment.
- Explore AI applications in research, data analysis and academic writing.
- Identify AI-related risks, including bias, misinformation and privacy concerns.
- Promote ethical AI use, academic integrity and responsible adoption.
- Develop an AI integration plan for their academic or institutional context.
About Sri Ramakrishna Degree College
Established in 1984, Sri Ramakrishna Degree College (Autonomous), Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, is committed to providing quality higher education with a focus on academic excellence, innovation, skill development, research and holistic student development.
The institution is affiliated with Rayalaseema University, Kurnool, and has been accredited with an A Grade by NAAC for three consecutive cycles. The college strives to promote outcome-based education, emerging technologies, interdisciplinary learning and industry-relevant skills.
Programme Dates: 12th November 2026 – 17th November 2026
Mode: Online
Organized by: AIU–AADC / Sri Ramakrishna Degree College (Autonomous), Nandyal.
Embracing Artificial Intelligence Today for Transforming Higher Education Tomorrow!
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