UGC-MMTTC

Function & Scope of MMTTP

Functions of MMTTC

The functions of MMTTC encompass planning, organizing, and conducting the respective components of the capacity building program assigned to them.

Specifically, MMTTC will:

1. Identify resource persons in various fields for MMTTPs.
2. Decide the thrust areas for each Programme
3. Produce specially designed materials for effective implementation of the course/Programme.
4. Plan, organize, monitor, evaluate and submit reports of the course/Programme.
5. Foster a culture of learning and self-improvement among teachers, integrating it into the tertiary-level educational system.
6. Organize short-term Leadership Programmes for decision-makers to facilitate higher education reforms.
7. Provide opportunities for in-service teachers to exchange experiences and learn from each other through refresher courses.
8. Establish a forum for serving teachers to stay updated on the latest advances in various subjects and respond to intellectual, research, social and cultural developments.
9. Develop video lectures and learning resources, uploading them to a common portal provided by UGC.
10. Provide opportunities for widening knowledge and pursuing research studies.
11. Introduce new methods and innovations in higher education to encourage participants to develop their innovative instructional methods.
12. Coordinate research with IUCTE in teaching pedagogy and faculty development.
13. The MMTTCs can enter into collaboration among themselves and with other HEIs.
14. Any other responsibility assigned by the UGC/MoE.

The MMTTCs shall have enough flexibility to innovate and make the Programmes effective and achieve the desired outcomes.

Scope of MMTTP

The MMTTP will address the needs of teachers in colleges/universities as determined by the UGC through Faculty Induction Programmes/Refresher courses/Short term Programme/Faculty Development Programme. The one-week/Short Term Programme/Faculty Development Programme will cover various themes like Academic Leadership, Research Methodology, Climate Change, Sustainable Development Goals, Net Zero, Entrepreneurship, Indian Knowledge Systems, Gender Studies, Community Based Participatory Research, Teacher Connect, Learner Disabilities, Design Thinking, AI, Cyber Security, STEM etc. Additionally, the Programme will orient and sensitize faculty members at all levels on NEP 2020 themes through NEP Orientation and Sensitisation Programme. The Programme will also focus on participation of the faculty members belonging to various categories of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) including PWDs/Divyang to make it inclusive in line with NEP, 2020.

Enough freedom could be given to the Centres to incorporate and design their respective Programmes apart from the above which will encourage innovation on one hand and differentiation or uniqueness on the other hand.

Training Programmes for Non-Teaching Staff

Training Programmes shall also be conducted for non-teaching staff on the following topics/areas:

Psychology In Workflow

Communication Skills – Work Commitment – Professional Competence – Time and Work Management – Ethics and Values

Technology in Workflow

MS Office, Mail merge and Mailing, Working on Synchronous and Asynchronous Modes, Tele-conferencing – Knowledge and Proficiency in Computer Applications

Higher Education Ecosystem

HEI: Nature and Structure- Role of UGC, AICTE, NMC, and other professional bodies, in providing higher education – Overview: NEP 2020, Accreditation: NAAC, and NBA; Ranking Framework: NIRF. The changing scenario with regard to students and their aspirations as well as the economy, the industry, the wider system of society in general need to be covered.

Academics

Admissions, Attendance Monitoring, Examination, Evaluation and Results - Noting and Drafting, Curriculum Development, the Pedagogy, the Assessment which includes formative and summative. – Maintenance of Registers and Rosters – Constitutional Provisions of Reservation – Guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EX-SERVICE MEN/EWS, Mandatory committees such as IC, Grievance redressal, Anti Ragging and SC/ST committees and their role – Co-curricular activities such as social work, sports and cultural activities.

Establishment

UGC Regulations: Recruitment, Promotion under CAS, Pay Fixation Rules – Enterprise Resource Planning – CCS Rules: Conduct, Pension, Leave - LTC – Samarth Portal – Management: Contract, Construction, Guest House, Hostel, Maintenance etc.

Finance: Budgeting – Accounts - Public Finance Management System – Central Expenditure Authorization – Public Procurement – GeM, Building Projects – Higher Educational Financial Agency – TA Rules – General Financial Rules – National Pension System.

The training programs should be practical application oriented with case studies or assumed/imaginary situations, including possible challenges.

Project Management

Project Proposal Management – Intellectual Property Rights - Scholarship/Fellowship Management – Vigilance Manual – RTI Acts. They can also cover the management of research projects to be undertaken by the faculty members in addition to various assignments, activities, and projects.