The University of Burdwan

सा विद्या या विमुक्तये
Learning Leads To Emancipations
 

About UGC-HRDC
Generally, UGC-HRDC is entrusted with conducting Orientation Programmes, Refresher Courses, Summer School, Winter School, Short term Courses, Workshop for Academic Administrators, Principal's Meet and Interaction Program for Research Scholars. UGC-HRDC, B.U. specially organizes lectures on Research Methodology and use of Open Access Resources and Open Source Software by conducting different courses. Teachers from across disciplines (i.e. Arts, Social Science, Science & Engineering) are being benefitted by using these resources. Moreover UGC-HRDC regularly publishes edited books with ISBN number and ACADEMY newsletter on the basis of different courses conducted by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre.
Director's Message
Since the inception of UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Burdwan, in June, 1989, it has organized 109 Orientation Programmes, 256 Refresher Courses and 35 Short Term Courses. The establishment of UGC-Human Resource Development Centre has opened up a new dimension towards achieving high quality of education through upgradation of knowledge and skill of college and university teachers. We are inviting resource persons from renowned institutes from the State of West Bengal and other states of the country. UGC-Human Resource Development Centre creates an invisible bonding of friendship and scholarly exchange with the participants, thereby fostering their mental attachment with the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre. This gives us hope and courage to conduct the courses smoothly. The natural beautiful ambience of Golapbag Campus enriches and refreshes the learner's mind who comes to UGC-Human Resource Development Centre to fulfill his/her assignment related to his career advancement.
Director:
Prof. Mantu Saha
Address:
Department of U.G.C.- Human Resource Development Centre
The University of Burdwan
Golapbag, Bardhaman - 713104
West Bengal, INDIA.
342-2656566, 2656549, 2558554    Extn.
Email   : office@hrdc.buruniv.ac.in

Eligibility
Applications on prescribed form only obtainable from Burdwan University website (www.buruniv.ac.in) duly forwarded by the Principal of the College/Head of the Department, Dean of the Faculty, Registrar are invited from College/University Assistant Professors (GR I , II & III), Associate Professors for the following Refresher Courses (21 days), Orientation Programmes (28 days), Summer & Winter Schools (21 days) and Short Term Courses (2 to 7 days).Faculties working in the Universities and Colleges , which are included under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, even though may not yet be fit under 12 (B) of the UGC Act are eligible to participate. It has also been decided that the teachers of colleges, which do not come within the purview of Section 2(f), but are affiliated to a University and serving at least two years uninterruptedly, are permitted to participate. However, they won't be paid TA/DA and other allowances for attending these courses.
The temporary , ad hoc , part time and contractual teachers (also from Private colleges) who have been teaching for at least three academic sessions in an institution which is affiliated to a university for at least two years may be allowed to participate in the Orientation Programme / Refresher Course / Summer & Winter Schools to enhance their skills.
Refresher Courses (RC) are open for participants having an Orientation Programme (OP) as pre-requisite qualification. However, in exceptional cases, a teacher may be allowed to complete a RC prior to completion of an OP. Also there should be a minimum gap of one-year between two courses subject to relaxation as per UGC rules.
Orientation Programmes (OP), are open for newly appointed Assistant Professors within two years of continuous service and all those teachers who require orientation for getting a higher grade will be allowed.
Summer & Winter Schools are open to all teachers (i.e. permanent, temporary, ad-hoc, part-time and contractual) whosoever is willing to participate subject to stream variation for either a Summer or a Winter School (Science/Arts/Humanities). According to UGC guidelines, the certificate issued to the participants will be considered equivalent to one Orientation Programme or one Refresher Course for CAS.
Short Term Courses are open for all faculty members.
Selection Criteria
  1. 75% participants are drawn from the institutions falling within West Bengal and up to 25% are taken from other states to promote national integration as per UGC Guidelines. In case sufficient number is not available within the state i.e. West Bengal, the UGC-HRDC takes participants from other states.
  2. A list of eligible candidates is prepared and uploaded in the website, normally one month before the commencement of the course.

Library Facilities
The UGC-Human Resource Development Centre has built-up a small useful library for the use of participants as well as university teachers and research fellows. It has 3562 volumes of books and some useful periodicals. The reading room consists of internet enabled computer facility which is well connected with the Central Library. Access to E-Journals and Databases can be available under the INFLIBNET's UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium. Emphasis is given on the use of peer reviewed open access resources available in the web and different lectures are conducted by the Human Resource Development Centre for this purpose. Participants have access to the Central Library on the main campus of the university also. The Wi-Fi Connectivity in the library enables the user to browse the internet without any interruption.
Facilities Available
No.Facilities
1. ICT Laboratory
2. Photocopy/Printing/Scanning
3. WI-FI connectivity throughout the building
4. LCD Projector including hanging projector
5. Over-Head Projector
6. PA System
7. Fax
8. Internet Facility through LAN of University
9. Well arranged guest house facility
Lodging Arrangement
The Guest House is situated at Tarabag Residential Complex which is three kilometers apart from the Burdwan Railway Station. The natural environment of Tarabag Guest House is magnificent and the infrastructure provided by our Guest House is excellent. According to UGC guidelines those who will stay at the accommodation arranged by UGC-HRDC will not get any allowance for their board & lodging. Those who will not take UGC-HRDC arranged accommodation facility, will get D.A as per rules. Participants are requested to stay without any companion in the accommodation arranged by UGC-HRDC.
Important Visiting Places
The area of University of Burdwan is one third of the Burdwan town. The place in which the University is situated (both Academic and Administrative unit) now, was actually donated by the Maharaja of Burdwan.
The River Damodar flows over the western region of Burdwan town and creates a natural beauty on the bank of Damodar when the sun rises and sun sets each and every day. The Ramnabagan Reserved Forest is just on the threshold of the Institution and it is very refreshing for the visitors.
Burdwan is an ancient place with historical values. There are also many visiting places around the Burdwan town viz. Meghnad Saha Planetarium ,Science Centre, Golapbag, Rajbati, Sarbamangala Temple, Birhata kali Temple, The Curzon Gate, Kankaleshwari Kalibari, Bardhamaneshwar Shiva , The Burial of Sher Afghan, Kamalakanta Kalibari, Sonar Kalibari, Khawaja Anwar Berh (Nababbari), 108 Shiv Mandir near Nababhat etc. Anyone can visit these sites by town service buses or a rickshaw.
Upcoming Refresher Courses
Sl. No.Name of the Programme Period Days Subjects
FromTo
1
RC in Development Studies

Coordinator(s):
Prof. Biswajit Ghosh (Dept. of Sociology)
Prof. Pravat Kumar Kuri (Dept. of Economics)
Link for Application Form:
https://forms.gle/S7vXHq2vip2pSvFTA		22-12-202004-01-202114All Social Sciences, Commerce, International Relations, Philosophy, Education, Law, Management Studies, Mass Communication & Journalism, Geography
2
RC in Sustainability and the Future of the Earth

Coordinator(s):
Prof. Apurba RatanGhosh,(Dept. of Environmental Science)
Dr. Brototi Bhattacharyya Assistant Professor, HRDC
Link for Application Form:
https://forms.gle/GXiBzUd1sTqrpPJK9		07-01-202120-01-202114All subjects
3
RC in Environmental Science

Coordinator(s):
Prof. Naba Kumar Mondal Dept. of Env. Science, BU
Prof. Anandamoy Barik Dept. of Zoology, BU
Link for Application Form:
https://forms.gle/HDjgqbLA8j7HtRXG8		09-02-202122-02-202114All science subjects and Geography

Upcoming Winter Schools
Sl. No.Name of the Programme Period Days Subjects
FromTo
1
Winter School in Ethics Value and Society

Coordinator(s):
Prof. Sunil Roy Dept. of Philosophy, BU
Prof. Rabindranath Bhattacharyya Dept. of Political Science, BU
Link for Application Form:
https://forms.gle/56wQFpcqWHPq6LyT7		29-01-202111-02-202114All subjects
Upcoming Short Term Courses
Sl. No.Name of the Programme Period Days Subjects
FromTo
1
STC in Quality Enhancement in Higher Education

Coordinator(s):
Dr. Khagendranath Chattopadhyay Dept. of Education, BU
Link for Application Form:
https://forms.gle/pQCzscL8Pw7y9RBbA		  7Deferred until further notice
2
STC in MOOCs, e-content Development and Open Educational Resources

Coordinator(s):
Dr. Brototi Bhattacharyya Assistant Professor, HRDC
Link for Application Form:
https://forms.gle/PabgvsDhfHPX4Kov6		  7To be announced later
3
STC in Climate Change and Disaster

Coordinator(s):
Prof. Narayan Chandra Jana Dept. of Geography, BU
Link for Application Form:
https://forms.gle/AotayaiAF9tZKUAz6		08-12-202014-12-20207All subjects
4
STC in Health and Stress: Problems and Remedies

Coordinator(s):
Dr. Brototi Bhattacharyya Assistant Professor, HRDC
Link for Application Form:
https://forms.gle/HsDhDHyDfJfpUcqw7		27-01-202102-02-20217All subjects
5
STC in ICT in Financial Governance for Non-teachers
  -To be announced later
6
2ndFaculty Induction Programme
  -To be announced later
7
Inter and Multi-Disciplinary Collaborative Webinars
  -To be announced later
Upcoming Special Courses
Sl. No.Name of the Programme Period Days Subjects
FromTo
1
1st Faculty Induction Programme

Coordinator(s):
Dr. Brototi Bhattacharyya Assistant Professor, HRDC, BU
Link for Application Form:
https://forms.gle/8QYRSkpQTnXugvDB9		05-02-202106-03-202130All Subjects

Courses Conducted in Last Four Years
Names of Participants
Usually expert members on the subject are invited to disseminate their valuable deliberations on the courses.

NameDesignationQualifications
Dr. Anjan Chakrabarti (in Lien)
Associate ProfessorM.A., Ph.D.  
Dr. Brototi Bhattacharyya
Assistant ProfessorM.Phil., Ph.D.  

Reforms undertaken in last two years
  1. Large number of applications is short-listed so that equal representation from every State is ensured and deserving individuals from different segments of the society attend the course.
  2. Up-to-date information about HRDC activities available on the BU website.
  3. Performance review practices, i.e., feedback analysis initiated to improve quality of different academic programmes. Feedbacks are analyzed after completion of the course and changes incorporated in the next programme.
  4. Digitization process started in the library.
  5. Cost effectiveness is taken into consideration in all courses.
Best Practices
  1. Interactive teaching - learning methods like problem-based learning, project based learning, web based learning etc. introduced in different programmes.
  2. Hands on training of advanced analytical instruments in the application areas of interdisciplinary sciences.
  3. Large number of applications is short-listed so that equal representation from every State is ensured and deserving individuals from different segments of the society attend the course.
  4. Performance review practices, i.e., feedback analysis initiated to improve quality of different academic programmes.
  5. Feedbacks are analyzed after completion of the course and changes incorporated in the next programme.
  6. Up-to-date information about HRDC activities available on the BU website.
  7. Rotation of Resource Persons / Programme Coordinators for each programme.
  8. Digitization process started in the library.
  9. This HRDC has submitted up-to-date audited reports and utilization certificates for all funds received and spent since its inception.
  10. Periodic Quality Review by the Local Programme Planning and Management Committee / Advisory Committee.
Outcome parameters laid down
  1. No. of Courses Conducted: It has already conducted 109 Orientation Programmes and nearly 256 Refresher Courses since inception. Besides, it has conducted 22 Workshops/Conferences for academic administrators including HoDs, Principals, Teacher-in-Charge etc., along with nearly 35 Short Term Courses for senior faculty members and employees.
  2. No. of Participants: A total of 3545 participants attended different Orientation Programmes, Refresher Courses and Short Term Courses during Academic Year 2013-14 to 2017-18.
  3. Cost Effectiveness: Cost effectiveness is taken into consideration in all courses.
Feedback of participants
Feedback of the participants as per prescribed format has been maintained and analyzed for consistent review and quality enhancement with a long term goal of building a strong professional cadre of teachers by setting performance standards and creating top class institutional facilities for innovative teaching and professional development of teachers. Further, a five point scale grading system through feedback mechanism has been deployed for assessing the quality of teaching which helps to opt for Resource Persons of different discipline for the next courses.
Participants' feedback reveals :
  1. Thrust areas of different programmes are relevant to the present context.
  2. Proper balance is maintained between training related to research and teaching in different courses.
  3. Planning and management of the programme is good.
  4. Eminent resource persons invited.
  5. Some of the courses like Remote Sensing & GIS, Nano Sciences & Technology are very important and appropriate in line with the latest technological trend.
  6. Good infrastructure facility provided.