The Need for Emotional and Spiritual Well-being
Father Tomy Augustine Kumplankal, the rector of Salesian College, highlights the qualities he considers most important for higher education leaders.
South Asia
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Jasmine J., St. Christopher’s College of Education
Reaching the Minds of Students
Mrs. Jasmine J. of St. Christopher’s College of Education maintains a a singular focus on her goal: “How can we facilitate the learning of students?”
Omur Elci, Asian University for Women
“Aha!” Moments in Teaching and Learning
Omur Elci, associate dean for sciences at Asian University for Women, finds that “Life today is a public health classroom.”
Jessie Ranjitha Jebaselvi, Lady Doak College
The Need of the Hour
Lady Doak College’s counseling unit drafted a detailed plan for online interaction with students.
T. Shirmila Stanley, Madras Christian College
Value Every Individual
Dr. Shirmila Stanley hopes faculty will bring a positive attitude as they adapt teaching and learning to meet COVID-19 restrictions.
Helen Thimmayya, Women’s Christian College, Chennai
Creating Opportunities for Exposure
Nearly 20 years after her experience as a United Board Fellow, Helen Thimmayya remains grateful for the exposure her placements provided.
Dr. Sister Pearl, Sophia Girls College
Ushering Creativity into the Learning Process
Dr. Sister Pearl attended a faculty training workshop the United Board supported at the Asian University for Women in February 2019, where she heard Mercy Pushpalatha’s presentation on Bloom’s taxonomy.
Mercy Pushpalatha
An Enduring Guide for Teaching and Learning
As a chemistry professor, principal, and advocate for whole person education, Mercy Pushpalatha has relied upon Bloom’s taxonomy as a guide for teaching and learning.Now, as a program consultant for the United Board, Dr. Mercy introduces Bloom’s taxonomy at faculty development workshops for South Asian educators.
Nirmala Rao, Asian University for Women
Sound Governance, Strong Foundation
Nirmala Rao, Vice Chancellor of Asian University for Women, believes that good governance is what underpins a well-run university.
Kennedy Andrew Thomas, Christ University
Building Competencies of the Faculty
Dr. Kennedy Andrew Thomas describes a range of faculty development programs that are part of quality assurance at Christ University.