DCIS Workshop series on “Strengthening Academic Practices
Department of Computing aand Information Sciences (DCIS), Staff Development & Policy Management Committees organized a 3 days workshop titled Strengthening Academic Practices on Tuesdays of 10th, 22nd September & 6th October 2026, between 12:00 NN to 02:00 PM at IT301
The programme aimed to enhance staff awareness and understanding of key institutional policies, academic regulations, and professional practices that support academic excellence and effective governance.
The programme featured presentations by faculty members on nine important policy areas: Academic Integrity by Dr. G.B. Suresh; Academic Regulations by Ms. Mallika Banu, Intellectual Property by Dr. Raphael Joseph, Teaching Load Guidelines by Mr. Antonio Rutaf Manalang, Community and Industry Engagement Policy by Dr. Sanjiv Sharma, Academic Programs and Development Review Policy by Mr. Mohammed Tariq Shaikh, E-Information and Security Policy by Mr. Ahmed Salim Mohammed Al-Maskari, Research Ethics Policy by Dr. Mathivanan V. and Scientific Publication Policy by Dr. Arul Kumar Natarajan.
The presentations provided staff with valuable insights into institutional policies, responsible academic conduct, research integrity, intellectual property protection, teaching responsibilities, information security, scientific publishing, and community engagement. The programme also encouraged knowledge sharing and reinforced the importance of adhering to institutional guidelines in teaching, research, and professional activities.
Staff Development & Policy Management Committees expressed their sincere appreciation to all the presenters for their valuable contributions, commitment and efforts in making the programme a success. The initiative reflects DCIS’s continued commitment to strengthening academic practices, promoting professional development, fostering a culture of quality, integrity and accountability
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