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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