In-House In-Service Training to Junior Faculty of an Engineering College:A Case Study

Abstract

In the age of globalization, knowledge economy has been playing a key role. Engineering education is an engine of economy. Engineering colleges are (expected to be) power-houses generating knowledge. This is possible, if the faculty is competitive, committed and competent striving hard for excellence. Unprecedented classification of Technical and Management Education in India needs strategic planning to meet the requirements of the day. Unfortunately, very little is done in this direction, leaving rest mostly to chance. In this paper, a case study for in-house in-service faculty training program is presented. The training modules are mostly local need-based and can be used fruitfully to generate similar in-house training programs in other institutions so that the call of the hour, to a certain extent, can be met by them. The paper, it is believed, will be of interest to all concerned.