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of the College also has representatives from Bangalore University. In addition, a
Local Inspection Committee (LIC) of the university visits once a year and makes
suggestions and recommendations to improve academic and administrative aspects.

6.1.8. How does the College groom the leadership at various levels?

 The College conducts regular faculty development and formation programs for its
leaders, staff, and its students. Through its Immersion, JESCOL and other staff
training programs held annually for young teachers, the College develops leadership
skills among its staff.
 In order to promote leadership skills and motivation among staff, talks and
programs by experts are held regularly. Chris Lowney, a leading corporate trainer
from the US, conducted a two-day workshop on Heroic Leadership based on
‗Ignatian‘ Pedagogy for teaching and non-teaching staff in 2013.
 In 2016, a three-day workshop was organized for the new teachers on Seven Habits
of Highly Effective People with the objective of inculcating personal leadership skills.
program on leadership and team management was conducted by Prof. Mathew
Manimala of IIM, Bangalore in March 2017.
 Potential leaders among staff are identified by the College and nurtured to promote
their optimal growth. Various departmental associations and clubs in the College
create opportunities for the staff and students to develop and nurture their leadership
skills.

6.1.9. Has the College evolved any strategy for knowledge management? If yes,
give details.

St. Joseph‘s College promotes knowledge enhancement among staff and students. The
institution regularly foregrounds and recognizes the varied academic contributions of
the staff and students. These are seen as integral to the building of knowledge on
campus. The College actively encourages the publication of quality research work. It
had organized two lectures during the past four years on Intellectual Property Rights
with special emphasis on plagiarism to highlight its menace. Students are made aware
of the ethical issues concerning plagiarism.

6.1.10. How are the following values reflected in various functions of the College?

*Contributing to national development
 The College is committed to human excellence. Values of social justice, equality,
fraternity, freedom and inclusiveness are cultivated among its staff and students
through various activities on and off campus through training and academic programs.
This creates students who are sensitive and sensitized to the current socio-political
realities of the nation. This awareness will create students with deep social concern
who are change-makers and nation-builders.
 Students and staff are encouraged to conduct research, focused on problems faced
by the city, the state, and the nation.
 Students participate in public rallies and organize public awareness programs.

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