The Faculty of Nursing, in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for
Andragogical and Pedagogical Sciences
(CEAPS), successfully conducted a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP)
titled “Fostering Safe Learning
Ecosystems to Enhance Faculty and Student Performance” from 19th to 23rd January
2026 at SGT University. The programme
was designed to strengthen faculty competencies in creating inclusive,
psychologically safe, and student-centric
academic environments.
The FDP commenced with an inaugural session graced by Prof. (Dr.) Atul Kumar Nasa,
Pro Vice-Chancellor, under the
leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Sunil Kumar Dular, Dean, Faculty of Nursing. The presence
of Prof. (Dr.) Astha Chaudhry,
Director, CEAPS, and Prof. (Dr.) Sarika Yadav, Associate Dean, Faculty of Nursing,
further added value to the occasion.
Day 1 featured a session by Prof. (Dr.) Abha Singh on “Psychological Safety for
Faculty: Thriving Amid Academic
Pressures,” which emphasized faculty well-being and the importance of supportive
institutional cultures.
Day 2 focused on strengthening faculty roles in higher education through a session
by Dr. Shivakumar Kandekar on ethical
assessment practices and transparency in evaluation. This was followed by an
engaging activity, “Team Psychological
Safety Meter,” which encouraged reflection on trust, communication, and team
dynamics.
Day 3 centered on enhancing faculty influence on student success. Ms. Parvneet Kaur
conducted a session on recognizing
student distress and providing timely support. The day concluded with a role-play
session using the OARS framework,
enabling participants to practice empathetic and effective communication strategies.
Day 4 addressed conflict resolution and communication. Mr. Rohan Bhardwaj led
sessions on managing academic conflicts
and handling difficult conversations using structured frameworks such as PEACE and
CARE.
The programme concluded on Day 5 with a session by Brig. Kiranjeet Kaur on creating
safe learning environments,
highlighting institutional responsibility toward student safety. The FDP culminated
in a valedictory session, marking
the successful completion of an enriching, interactive, and impactful learning
experience for all participants.
