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Vyas Mandir

Gujarat Vidyapith, a prominent educational institution founded by Mahatma Gandhi, has established a Vyavsayik Sajjata(Vyas) Mandir -व्यावसायिक सज्जता (व्यास) मन्दिर aiming at enhancing the quality of higher education in Gujarat and India. व्यास मन्दिर is to focus on pedagogical excellence, innovative teaching methodologies, and effective educational leadership, in line with the institution’s values of social service, self-reliance, and community engagement.

The Indian higher education landscape is undergoing rapid transformation. There is an increasing demand for well-trained faculty, administrators, and support staff to manage this growth effectively. व्यास मन्दिर intends to address this need by providing high-quality training programs that equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in various aspects of higher education.

Vision and Mission

Vision: To be a leading institution in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of higher education in India through advanced training and research, guided by Gandhian principles.

Mission: To provide high-quality professional development programs, foster innovative teaching practices, and contribute to educational research to uplift the standards of higher education in India.

Objectives

1. Professional Development

• To offer comprehensive training programs for educators, focusing on modern teaching techniques, and assessment strategies.
• To offer training programs for aspiring and existing faculty members in areas like pedagogy, curriculum development, research methodologies, and technology integration in teaching.

2. Leadership Training

• To develop leadership programs for academic administrators to enhance their management and decision-making skills.
• To equip administrators with leadership and management skills specific to higher education institutions.
• To train support staff in areas like student services, admissions, and academic advising.
• To foster collaboration between universities/institutions through joint training initiatives.

3. Research and Innovation

• To promote research in educational methodologies and innovations to continuously improve the quality of higher education.
• To promote innovation and best practices in higher education through workshops and seminars.

4. Policy Advocacy

• Collaborate with governmental and non-governmental organizations to influence policies that enhance higher education quality.