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The response to the Joseph‘s Research Committee in terms of research proposals is
encouraging and currently, six projects have been accepted by the committee. Grants
have already been disbursed and the research colloquium witnessed the participations
of both interested students and faculty.
Though Josephite Research Forum is still in its infancy, there has been consistent
active interest among faculty and students in discussing a diverse array of subjects.
Interest in research among students has visibly increased lately. Students have
reported that the program increased their confidence and ability to make effective
presentations. More and more students are contemplating research as a career option.
Two projects that were funded last year are nearing completion. This program has
resulted in the starting of a certificate course in research methods for sciences.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required: Pleaseidentify the problems
encountered and resources required to implement the practice (in about 150
words).

Josephite Research Forum has not been able to generate adequate interest among
students of social sciences and humanities to be part of the forum, probably because it
has somehow been perceived as a ‗science thing‘. Faculty members from social
sciences, however, have begun to show some interest.
The Research Committee has become aware of the need to develop adequate research
skills among newly recruited teachers. Thus, the committee sees this as a thrust area
for the immediate future. Finding time slots that work for everyone is an ongoing
challenge.
A Research based workshop was recently conducted but this was rather preliminary
and more such inputs will be necessary to enable the acquisition of research skills.

Notes

Optional. Please add any other information that may be relevant for adopting/
implementing the Best Practice in other institutions (in about 150 words).

The College with its experience in organizing social extension trips such as the ones
mentioned above learnt that these programs have to be well organized by a dedicated
team. It requires time and networking besides commitment from students who are
willing to adapt to this work. This makes it necessary to motivate students right at the
time of admission to become involved in these programs. The COE‘s office and the
College calendar committee have to work synergistically to schedule the program
optimally.
Both these activities have furthered the interests of the students. They have opened up
new ways of furthering a holistic education.

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