Day 1 of Faculty Development Programme on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

Sri Ramakrishna Degree College (Autonomous), Nandyal | 12 November 2026

Sri Ramakrishna Degree College (Autonomous), Nandyal, commenced its five-day online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Applications, Opportunities and Responsible Adoption” on 12th November 2026, in association with the Association of Indian Universities – Academic and Administrative Development Centre (AIU–AADC).

The first day of the programme focused on understanding the foundations of Artificial Intelligence and its transformative impact on the higher education sector.

Day 1 – Programme Highlights

The sessions were scheduled in two academic slots:

Morning Session (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Topic: Foundations – Understanding Artificial Intelligence and Its Transformation of Higher Education

The session focused on:

• The AI Revolution: From Transformers to Agents.
• Understanding the foundations and evolution of Artificial Intelligence.
• Exploring the transformative role of AI in higher education.

Afternoon Session (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Topic: AI in Practice – Tools for Faculty and Student Learning

The session focused on:

• Exploring practical AI tools for faculty members.
• Understanding AI applications in student learning.
• Identifying opportunities to integrate AI into academic practices.

Resource Person

Both sessions were scheduled to be handled by Mr. Chandra Sekhar A., Global Head of Engineering, SRM Cloud Experts Group, Hyderabad, who brings industry expertise in emerging technologies and Artificial Intelligence.

Towards Transforming Higher Education

The first day sets the foundation for understanding how Artificial Intelligence can reshape teaching, learning and academic practices. The programme aims to bridge the gap between technological advancements and their practical implementation in higher education institutions.

Through this initiative, Sri Ramakrishna Degree College continues its commitment to academic excellence, technological advancement, faculty capacity building and the adoption of innovative educational practices.

The programme will continue until 17th November 2026, covering various dimensions of AI applications, curriculum development, assessment, research productivity, ethical adoption and responsible AI governance.

Sri Ramakrishna Degree College (Autonomous), Nandyal

Embracing Innovation. Empowering Educators. Transforming Education.

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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:

1. Prof. Y. Narasimhulu – Vice Chancellor, Krishna Vikas Global University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh; Former Vice-Chancellor, Rayalaseema University, Kurnool.
2. Mr. Chandra Sekhar A. – Global Head of Engineering, SRM Cloud Experts Group, Hyderabad.
3. Mr. Phani Kishore YVN – Co-founder & Director, Gyaan Astra IT Solutions, Hyderabad.
4. Mr. Mohan P. – Senior Data Scientist, Tech Mahindra, Hyderabad.
5. Ms. Asha Kiran – Program Manager, Elia Group, Belgium.
6. Dr. B. Sasidhar – Associate Professor & In-charge HoD, Department of CSE (AI&ML), G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science (GNITS), Hyderabad.
7. 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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