Goa Institute of Management (GIM) organised a five-day Academic Leadership Programme (ALP) to discuss the future of higher education from 29th June to 3rd July 2026. Over forty principals from colleges across University of Delhi were invited to the same.
Over 40 educational institutions under the University of Delhi were hosted by the Goa Institute of Management from 29th June to 3rd July 2026 in a rigorous five-day Academic Leadership Programme (ALP). The programme was meant for deliberation upon how higher education institutions are adapting to growing expectations around quality, innovation, and global competitiveness.
Some of the institutions invited included Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Hindu College, Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), Hansraj College, Ramjas College, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Sri Venkateswara College, and Lady Irwin College amongst others.
In an address to the participants, Prof. Ajit Parulekar, Director of the Goa Institute of Management, observed:
Our biggest responsibility is to ensure the quality of our students and faculty. Students today learn differently, and institutions must keep evolving to meet their needs.
The academic leaders attending the programme were exposed to useful insights regarding institutional planning, and building future-ready institutions. Moreover, the sessions from the programme were conducted by experts from GIM, the University of Delhi, and the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA). The programme focused on certain key areas including:
- Use of Artificial Intelligence in education
- Implementation of NEP 2020
- Institutional governance
- Digital transformation
- Change management
- Inclusive leadership
- Financial management
- Ethics, and learner-centred education
Open discussions among the college principals focused on the challenges they face, including declining admissions and classroom attendance, the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in teaching and administration, improving student employability, and securing funding for infrastructure. These discussions contributed to the programme’s success.
Further, the Academic Leadership Programme provided the academic leaders of today with a forum to discuss and share practical solutions to strengthen institutional leadership, and building future-ready institutions.
Chandrani
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