National Seminar on “Preparing 21st Century Citizens through Integration of Work-based Learning in Higher Education”

September 19, 2015

Inauguration by the Chief Guest- Dr. Meera Aranha

UGCsponsored one day national seminar on “Preparing 21st CenturyCitizens through Integration of Work-based Learning in Higher Education” held atBesant Evening College M.Com Auditorium. The main themes of seminar were: Critical thinking: Work-Based Learning(WBL) and Challenges and Pitfalls of ImplementingWBL Chiefguest Dr Meera Aranha, General Manager, Karnataka Bank, inaugurated the seminarby lighting the lamp along with the other dignitaries on the dais. and delivered excellent key note address from the rightstart and direction to the seminar.

SriVenkat Ramani, Founder CEO, Varnaaz Technologies, Bangalore was one of theresource person for the technical session “Critical Thinking on Work-BasedLearning” gave informative session on that topic and it was rated as excellentand useful and received a lot of appreciation from the delegates. He was also apanelist on the theme “Implementing Work Based Learning in the curriculum.” SriRajesh Pai, Delivery Manager-SAP Practice, Infosys Technologies Ltd, Mangalore,was a Resource Person for the technical session “ Highlights and Pitfalls ofWork Based Learning” and also a panelist. DrSudhir Raj K, Professor- HRM and Economics, Justice K S Hegde Institute ofManagement, Nitte, was the Chairman for the panel discussion.