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    AIMS Empowering Women in Academic Leadership Summit: Innovations in Leadership Development

    Team Careers360Updated on 22 Oct 2024, 05:37 PM IST

    SCMS Cochin conducted a two-day summit that aims to explore innovative strategies, tools, and techniques for promoting and enhancing the leadership capabilities of women in academic settings. By showcasing pioneering initiatives and facilitating knowledge exchange, this conference seeks to advance the representation and impact of women leaders in academia.

    AIMS Empowering Women in Academic Leadership Summit: Innovations in Leadership Development
    AIMS Empowering Women in Academic Leadership Summit

    SCMS School of Business Cochin believes that "Empowering Women in academic leadership innovations in leadership development" will catalyse driving positive change and fostering a culture of inclusive leadership in academic institutions. We invite scholars, practitioners, and advocates from around the world to join us in this important conversation and contribute to advancing women's leadership in academia.

    On a global scale, higher education needs to close gender gaps by promoting more women leaders, who will play a crucial role in achieving key Sustainable Development Goals, particularly:

    • Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

    • Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth.

    • Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries by 2030.

    Conference Objectives at SCMS Cochin

    • To provide a platform for sharing best practices and innovative approaches in leadership development tailored for women in academic institutions.

    • To foster collaboration and networking opportunities among women leaders, educators, researchers, and practitioners in academia.

    • To promote dialogue and knowledge exchange on the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for overcoming gender bias and barriers in academic leadership.

    • To inspire and motivate women to pursue leadership roles, contribute to organisational success, and drive positive change in their academic communities.

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    Conference Themes and Tracks:

    The themes and tracks of the conference are to explore the growing scenario of leadership development tailored specifically for women in academic settings. This theme explores groundbreaking strategies, methodologies, and resources aimed at nurturing and enhancing the leadership capabilities of women in academia.

    • Emerging Leadership Models for Women in Academia

    • Technological Solutions for Leadership Development

    • Intersectionality and Inclusive Leadership Practices

    • Innovative Training Methodologies and Experiential Learning Techniques

    • Resilience, Well-being, and Work-Life Balance for Women Leaders

    • Case Studies and Success Stories of Women Leaders in Academic Institutions

    • Skilling women to create Atma Nirbhar Bharat

    Overall, the conference “Empowering Women in Academic Leadership: Innovations in Leadership Development" aims to showcase the Innovations in Leadership Development, explore the Tools and Techniques that empower women to thrive as leaders in academic institutions, driving positive change and nurturing inclusive, impartial, and vibrant academic communities.

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    Conference Format:

    The conference will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, paper presentations, and networking sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, share their experiences and insights, and gain practical knowledge and skills to advance their leadership journey in academia.

    Conference Proceedings and selected papers shall be published in a special issue of AIMS Journal.

    Target Audience:

    The conference is designed for women leaders, Deans and Directors, Heads of Departments, educators, researchers, administrators, policymakers, and other stakeholders in academia who are committed to promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusive leadership practices.

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    The Organisers: About AIMS

    The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) is a professional, non-profit networking body of Indian B-Schools and, with over 850 top institutions as its members, it is one of the largest networking organisations of the world. To function as the true representative body of Management Education in India, for safeguarding the interests of the sector and contributing to quality improvement on a continuing basis. One of the core objectives of AIMS is its policy advocacy role in safeguarding the interests of business schools in India.

    Host Institution: About SCMS Cochin

    SCMS Group of Educational Institutions is a leading institution in higher education, especially in management, engineering, and technology. Inspired by its founder, Dr. G.P.C Nayar's mission of holistic quality education for moulding socially responsible Citizens, SCMS Cochin has a tradition of almost 5 decades of sustained and focused pursuit of its objectives. There are about a dozen institutions under its fold in diverse disciplines like management, engineering, biotechnology, commerce and humanities, architecture, computer applications, water, transport, polytechnics, and the like, operating from different locations in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India. This conference is steered by SCMS Cochin School of Business, which is one of India’s leading business schools, consistently ranked among the top 50 in the country, offering FPM and PGDM programmes accredited by the NBA and ACBSP since the last 3 decades.

    Organising Committee:

    Chief Patron

    Mr Sudhir Sharma, President AIMS, Chairman, Master School of Management,

    Chairperson

    Dr Apoorva Palkar, Founding Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra State Skills University (MSSU), Past President AIMS

    Conference Advisor

    Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, WeSchool, Mumbai, Past President AIMS

    Dr. Ramaswamy Nandagopal, Immediate Past President AIMS

    Conference Convener

    Dr. Indu Nair, AIMS Executive Board Member & Group Director, SCMS Cochin School of Business

    Conference Secretariat

    AIMS Empowering Women in Academic Leadership Summit 2024

    SCMS Cochin School of Business, Prathap Nagar, Muttom, Cochin-683106, Kerala.

    Mobile: +91-9846234713

    e-mail: wals@scmsgroup.org

    Website: scms.edu.in/wals

    Event Schedule at SCMS Cochin (Day-1)

    Timings

    Programme

    09.30- 10.30 AM

    Registration/ Welcome Tea

    10.30 AM- 11.45 AM

    Inaugural Session

    10.30 AM

    Lighting the Lamp with Prayer

    10.35 AM

    Welcome Address

    Dr. Radha Thevannoor,
    Group Director, SCMS COCHIN School of Business

    10.40 AM

    Summit Introduction Address

    Mr. Sudhir Sharma, AIMS President

    10.45 AM

    Address by Programme Chair

    Dr Apoorva Palkar, Founding Vice Chancellor of Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University (MSSU) Mumbai

    10.55 AM

    Key Note Address 1

    Dr. Indira J. Parikh, President, Antardisha, Former Founder President of FLAME University, Former Dean of IIM-Ahmedabad

    11.10 AM

    Key Note Address 2

    Dr. Meena Chintamaneni, Pro-Vice Chancellor, NMIMS university

    11.20 AM

    Special Address

    Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe,

    Group Director, WeSchool, Mumbai

    11.35 AM

    Inaugural Address

    Dr. Jancy James, former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University and founder Vice Chancellor of Central University of Kerala

    11.45 AM

    Vote of Thanks

    Dr Indu Nair, AIMS Executive Board Member & Group Director, SCMS Group

    11.45 AM Group Photograph

    11.45 AM -11.55 PM: Networking Tea

    12.00 – 1.15 PM

    Session I: Gender Equity and inclusivity in Higher Education – Panel Discussion


    Moderated by Prof. Dr Narayani R, Director NMIMS

    Dr. Meena Chintamaneni, Pro-Vice Chancellor, NMIMS university

    Dr. Indira J. Parikh, President , Antardisha, Former Founder President of FLAME University, Former Dean of IIM-Ahmedabad


    1.30 PM – 2.15 PM: Lunch

    2.15 PM – 3.00 PM

    Session II: AIMS perspective on women leadership – Panel Discussion


    Moderated by Dr Nandagopal, Past President AIMS

    Dr. Apoorva Palkar, Founding Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra State Skills University (MSSU) Mumbai, AIMS Past President

    Dr Neelu Rohmetra, Professor, The Business School & Dean Research Studies, University of Jammu, Former (Founding) Director, IIM Sirmaur, Past Executive Board Member, AIMS

    Dr Amishi Arora, Director, CIBMRD Nagpur AIMS Member

    3.00 PM – 4.15 PM

    Session III: Emerging Leadership Models for Women in Academia: Business School Leaders Perspective – Panel Discussion


    Moderated by Dr Nagraj Shenoy, Director, SCMS Cochin

    Prof. Dr Narayani R, Director, NMIMS, Bangalore

    Dr. T. Bina, Principal, Happy Valley School, Coimbatore

    Dr Amishi Arora, Director, CIBMRD Nagpur

    4.15 PM – 4.45 PM: Tea Break

    5.00 PM – Proceed for Sunset Cruise and Networking Dinner

    Event Schedule at SCMS Cochin (Day-2)

    Venue: Seminar Hall, SCMS Cochin

    Timings

    Programme

    10.00 – 11.15 AM


    Session IV: Presentations

    Case Studies and Success Stories of Women Leaders in Academic Institutions: Professor (Dr.) Neelu Rohmetra, Professor, The Business School & Dean Research Studies, University of Jammu, Former (Founding) Director, Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur (IIM Sirmaur)

    Intersectionality and Inclusive Leadership Practices, Dr. Lishin M. Joshy, Associate Professor, SCMS Cochin School of Business

    11.15 AM–11.30 AM Tea Break

    11.30 NOON – 1 PM

    Session V: Panel Discussion


    Skilling Women to Create Leaders: an Industry Perspective

    Moderated by Mr. George Joseph, Asst.Professor, SCMS Cochin School of Business

    Annu Mathew, Talent Acquisition Leader for APAC @ GE Healthcare, Bangalore

    Anisha Cherian, Director, Chemmanur Academy & Systems Pvt Ltd, Kochi

    Deepa Murali, AVP-CSR , UNICO Housing Finance, Chennai

    1.00 PM–2.00 PM Lunch

    2.00 PM – 3.00 PM

    Session V: Presentations

    Resilience, Well-being, and Work-Life Balance for Women Leaders – Dr. Ranjana Varghese, Dean External Programmes, Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, Kochi

    Innovative Training Methodologies and Experiential Learning Techniques - Dr. Deepa Pillai, Associate Professor, SCMS School of Technology and Management

    3.00 PM–4.15 PM

    Valedictory Session

    Lighting of Lamp with Prayer

    Welcome Address – Dr. Radha Thevannoor, Group Director and Registrar, SCMS Group

    Special Address - AIMS President Mr. Sudhir Sharma

    Summit Roundup

    Address by Chief Guest - G Poonguzhali IPS, AIG & Nodal Officer, CMO Portal Petition

    Vote of Thanks - Dr Indu Nair, AIMS Executive Board Member & Group Director, SCMS Group

    4.15 PM–5.15 PM – Group Photograph and High Tea

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