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INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1. INTRODUCTION

Vel Tech High Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College establishes this Faculty Development Policy as a controlled institutional document for transparent governance, quality enhancement and continuous improvement.

2. PURPOSE

To establish a structured system for induction, pedagogical training, technical upskilling, research development, digital teaching competence and leadership development of faculty members.

3. SCOPE

All teaching faculty, newly appointed faculty, HODs, academic coordinators, mentors, laboratory faculty and trainers associated with academic delivery.

OBJECTIVES

4. OBJECTIVES

• Orient new faculty to institutional culture, autonomy, OBE, LMS, mentoring and assessment.
• Strengthen pedagogy, classroom engagement, laboratory teaching and student support.
• Develop competence in AI tools, digital learning, research, IPR and consultancy.
• Prepare faculty for NBA, NAAC, academic audit and outcome-attainment systems.
• Support career progression and leadership readiness.

POLICY FRAMEWORK

5. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1. Faculty development shall be continuous and need-based.
2. Training participation shall translate into measurable academic improvement.
3. Training shall include pedagogy, ethics, inclusion, technology and domain knowledge.
4. Faculty shall share learning with colleagues where required.
5. Training records shall be used for appraisal and institutional planning.

6. GENERAL POLICY COMMITMENT

The Institution shall implement this policy through approved roles, adequate resources, documented procedures, transparent communication and measurable review. Decisions and exceptions shall be recorded and authorized by the competent authority.

POLICY PROVISIONS

7.1 IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Every new faculty member shall undergo induction before or soon after taking academic responsibility.
2. Annual training needs shall be identified using appraisal, results, feedback, audit findings, technology changes and institutional priorities.
3. Minimum faculty development exposure shall be encouraged every academic year through FDPs, workshops, MOOCs, industrial training or certification.
4. Training topics shall include OBE, Bloom’s taxonomy, CO-PO-PSO/WK mapping, assessment design, LMS use, AI policy, mentoring and research ethics.
5. HODs shall prepare department-wise training plans.

POLICY PROVISIONS — CONTINUED

7.2 IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

6. Faculty attending external programmes shall submit participation evidence and knowledge-sharing note.
7. Faculty handling new laboratories, software or safety-sensitive facilities shall complete relevant training.
8. Leadership training shall be offered for HODs, coordinators and committee heads.
9. Training effectiveness shall be reviewed through classroom observation, feedback, course file quality and attainment improvement.
10. Certificates shall be verified before being counted for appraisal or promotion.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

8. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dean Academics approves academic training priorities.
• IQAC defines quality and accreditation-related training needs.
• HR maintains faculty training records.
• HODs nominate faculty and monitor application of learning.
• Faculty participate and implement learning in teaching/research.
• IT/LMS teams provide digital platform training.

IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE

9. IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE

1. Identify training needs.
2. Prepare annual training calendar.
3. Nominate/approve participants.
4. Conduct or attend programme.
5. Collect evidence and feedback.
6. Apply learning and submit report.
7. Review training impact.

RECORDS AND COMPLIANCE

10. RECORDS AND EVIDENCE

• Training calendar
• Nomination and approval records
• Certificates and attendance
• Faculty knowledge-sharing reports
• Training feedback and impact analysis
• Appraisal linkages

11. MONITORING INDICATORS

• Faculty training hours per year
• FDP/MOOC/certification completion
• Improvement in feedback and course files
• OBE/LMS compliance
• Research and innovation output after training

12. CONFIDENTIALITY, RETENTION AND ACCESS

Records shall be accurate, retrievable and protected against unauthorized alteration, disclosure or destruction. Access shall be role-based and limited to legitimate institutional need. Retention and disposal shall follow the approved schedule and applicable requirements.

13. NON-COMPLIANCE

Non-compliance may result in corrective action, withdrawal of access or benefit, recovery of loss, disciplinary action, referral to a statutory body or other proportionate action after due process.

REVIEW AND APPROVAL

14. REVIEW AND AMENDMENT

The policy owner shall review this document at the stated cycle or earlier due to changes in law, regulation, institutional structure, technology, risk, audit findings or stakeholder requirements. Amendments shall take effect only after approval by the competent authority.

15. REFERENCES

• AICTE Approval Process Handbook and Faculty Norms, as amended from time to time
• UGC, DOTE TN, Anna University and autonomous academic regulations, as applicable
• Institutional Strategic Plan 2025–2030, IQAC procedures and approved committee minutes
• National Education Policy 2020 and institutional HR/Appraisal policies

16. APPROVAL AND SIGNATURES

This is a controlled institutional document. Printed copies are uncontrolled unless specifically stamped and issued by the authorized office.