The Department of CSE (Data Science), BITM, Ballari, successfully organized a 5-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Faculty Excellence 360°: Research, Teaching, Innovation & Academic Quality” from 01–05 September 2026 at BITM, Ballari.
The FDP covered key areas including Research & Innovation, Patents, NEP, OBE, Learning Styles, Course Pack Development, Paper Writing, Project-Based Learning (PBL), NBA Accreditation, and Academic Best Practices.
Objectives:
- Enhance teaching skills.
- Strengthen research skills.
- Promote innovation and patents.
- Improve OBE, NEP and NBA knowledge.
- Develop professional excellence.
Outcomes:
- Improved teaching effectiveness.
- Enhanced research capabilities.
- Increased innovation and patent awareness.
- Better academic quality practices.
- Improved professional competence.
Day-wise Sessions
- Day 1 – 01.09.2026: Inauguration • NEP • NBA Accreditation • OBE
- Day 2 – 02.09.2026: Learning Styles • Course Pack & Rubrics • Examination Practices
- Day 3 – 03.09.2026: Professionalism & Ethics • Project-Based Learning • Course Pack Selection
- Day 4 – 04.09.2026: Contineo • Research Excellence, Innovation & Patents • Valedictory
- Day 5 – 05.09.2026: Online: Best Academic Practices & Knowledge Sharing
Valedictory Function
The FDP concluded with a Valedictory Function, where a summary of activities was presented, and participants were awarded certificates from the Department.
- Convener: Dr. Aradhana D. (HoD, CSE-DS)
- Event Coordinator: Dr. Jagadeesh R M
- Forum Coordinator: Mr. Manjunath Kammar






