Course Material for 84th General Orientation Course (February 20 - March 12, 2020)

• Attitude by Prof. Alka Sharma, Department of Management Studies, University of Jammu
• Designing Course Delivery Plan for Learning Centered Teaching by Prof. Alka Sharma, Department of Management Studies, University of Jammu 
• COVID 19: Facts and Fiction by Dr. Parvaiz A Koul
• Higher Education in the age of Globalization- The Gloomy Indian Context by Prof. Asifa Jan
• Outcome-based Learning as an Innovative Pedagogy in the Twenty First Century by Dr. Geer Mohammad Ishaq
• Training the Trainers: First Hand Experience of Methodology of Teaching by Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir 
• Participant Presentations

Course Material for Refresher  Course in Human Rights (January 29 - February 12, 2020)

• Participant Presentations

Course Material for Refresher  Course in Gender Studies (January 13 - 25, 2020)

• Patriarchy and Everyday Life: Issues and Challenges by Dr. Farrukh Faheem
• Gender in the Mathematics Culture by Dr. Fozia S Qazi
• Women and War and Armed Conflict by Dr. Muzamil Jan
• Strategies and Opportunuties for Empowering Women in Agriculture by Dr. Nayeema Jabeen
• Participant Presentations

Course Material for Refresher  Course in Sciences (December 16 - 30, 2019)

• Internet of Things by Muheet Ahmad Butt, Department of Computer Sciences, University of Kashmir
• Journey Through the Universe by Dr. Manzoor A. Malik, Department of Physics, University of Kashmir
• Influenza- The Kashmir Scene by Dr. Parvaiz A. Koul
• Limnology- Science of Inland Waters by Prof. A. R. Yousuf
• Research Ethics by Dr. Shariq A. Masoodi
• Research Methodology by Dr. Shariq A. Masoodi
• Introduction to Research by Dr. S. Muhammad Salim Khan
• Structure, Isolation and Characterization of DNA by Prof. B. A. Ganai
• Participant Presentations

Course Material for 83^rd  General Orientation Course ( July 09 to 30, 2019)

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• Agrarian Economy by Prof. Nisar Ali, Former Dean & Head, Department of Economics, University of Kashmir
• NCRI Rural Engagement Common Curriculum
• Education and Teaching at the College/ University Level by Prof. M. Amin Sofi, Department of Mathematics, University of Kashmir
• Participant Presentations
• MGNCRE Community Engagement Workshop Report
• Report of 83rd General Orientation Course

Course Material for workshop on MOOCs e-content Development and Open Educational Resources (June 18 to June 24, 2019)

• Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching (ARPIT) 
• Guidelines for Developing Online Courses for SWAYAM
• MHRD MOOCs Guidelines
• MOOC Providers

Course Material for 82^nd General Orientation Course ( Feb. 25^th to  Mar. 26^th, 2019)

• Participant Presentations
• New Challenges posed to the Academia by UGC Regulations 2018 by Dr. M. Ishaq Geer, UOK.
• Indian Higher Education System : Issues & Challenges by Prof. Mohammad Afzal Zargar, CUK.
• Education for Social Empowerment by Dr. G. R. Ghani (IAS)
• Examining Examination Processes by Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir, Controller Examination, University of Kashmir
• Teaching Skills by Prof. Irshad Ahmad Wani, Director North Campus, University of Kashmir
• Research Misconduct & Publication Ethics by Prof (Dr.) Shariq Rashid Masoodi, SKIIMS-K
• Effective Scientific communication by Prof (Dr.) Shariq Rashid Masoodi, SKIIMS-K
• Management of Tax Liability for Salaried individuals by Prof. (Dr.) Bashir Ahmad Joo, UOK.
• Inspiring a creative revolution by Mr. Mujtaba Rizvi
• Emergence of Managerial University:A Call for Change in Leadership Orientation and Styles by Prof. Musadiq A. Sahaf, Dean Academic Affairs, UOK.
• Reading Material of session by Mr. Syed Mujtaba Rizivi on 13th March from 2:00 to 4:00
• Science Popularization: Few Examples by Prof. Farooq A. Masoodi, University of Kashmir
• Culture and Heritage Concepts and Context by Mr. Saleem Beg, Chairman INTACH , J&K Chapter
• Journey through the Universe by Prof. Manzoor A. Malik, University of Kashmir
• "IN OTHER WORDS": Method and Mechanics of Academic Writing by Dr. Javid Iqbal Bhat, South Campus UOK.
• Choice Based Credit System at the Undergraduate level in the University of Kashmir by Prof. Mohammad Ashraf Shah.
• Lecture Preparation and delivery - Techniques and Current trends by Prof. Mahmood Ahmad Khan, UOK.
• Innovations & Enterpreunership for inclusive Development by Prof. (Dr) G. Mohiuddin Bhat, UOK.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving by Prof. Zafar A. Reshi, Dean Research, University of Kashmir
• History, Culture and Politics in Mathematics-the Islamic Case by Prof. (Dr) Fozia S. Qazi, IUST, Awantipora.
• Research Methodology by Prof. Mohammad Aslam, Head Deptt. of English, Central University of Kashmir.
• Higher Education Scenario with focus on J&K by Prof. Nisar Ali
• Learning and Social Media by Mr. Syed Humayun Kaiser former Director Radio Kashmir.
• Growing Inequality in India by Dr. Javid Ahmad Dar, University of Kashmir

Course Material for Refresher Course in Disaster Management (ID) ( Jan. 30^th to  Feb. 21^st, 2019)

• Participant Presentations
• Disaster Preparedness for Teaching Faculty by Mr. Aamir Ali, Deputy CEO, State Disaster Management Authority
• Plate tectonics, rise of the Himalayas and Monsoon by Prof. Talat Ahmad, Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, UOK.
• Floods in Kashmir by Er. Shabir Hussain, Kashmir Irrigation and Flood Control Department.
• Disaster Risk Management A Practical Guide for Teachers by Dr. Zahoor ul Islam, UOK.
• Practical Lessons from Past Earthquakes as Valuable Guidelines for Earthquake Resistant Construction by Prof. A. R. Dar, NIT Srinagar.
• Role of Civil Engineers in Mitigation of Disasters by Prof. A. R. Dar, NIT Srinagar.
• Environmental and Health (Diabetes Mellitus) by Prof. B. A. Ganai, UOK.
• National Policy of Disaster Management 2009 by Dr. G. M. Dar, J&K IMPA srinagar
• Disaster Management Scenario with special reference to J&K by Dr. G. M. Dar, J&K IMPA srinagar.
• Disaster Preparedness by Dr. G. M. Dar, J&K IMPA, srinagar
• Disaster Vulnerability and Management Scenario in Asia-Pacific Region by Dr. Mohammad Shafi, UOK.
• Role of Remote Sensing and GIS in Disaster Management by Dr. Pervez Ahmed, UOK.
• Disaster Management and Biological Invasions by Dr. Manzoor A. Shah, University of Kashmir.
• Disaster Management Under the Law by Prof. M. Ayub, UOK.
• Disaster and our efforts to save the life by Prof. Naseer Iqbal, UOK
• Role of Early Warning in Community Disaster Preparedness by Mr. Sonam Lotus, MET Office, IMD Srinagar.
• Climate Change and 2014 Extreme Flood Event by Prof. Shakil A. Ramshoo, University of Kashmir.

Course Material for One Week Research Methodology Workshop for Science Scholars ( Jan. 21^st to  Jan. 28^th, 2018)

• Team Science is Dream Science : Some reflections of collaborative research by Dr. Manzoor A. Shah,UOK.
• Funding Opportunities by Dr. Ishraq Hussain, SKUAST-K
• Learning from Data by Dr. Imran Khan, SKUAST-K
• Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS in interdisciplinary Research by Dr. Akhlaq Amin Wani, SKUAST-K
• Microscopy Evolution from complex to simple from by Dr. Irfan Ahmad, SKUAST-K
• Research Ethics & Research Misconduct by Prof. (Dr.) Shariq Rashid Masoodi, SKIIMS srinagar
• Research Problem Formulation: A Very Important but Neglected First Step in Research by Prof. Zafar. A. Reshi, Dean Research, UOK.

Course Material for Refresher Course in Human Rights (ID) (December 10, 2018 to  December 31, 2018)

• Participant Presentations.
• IPRs as an impediment to execution of health as a human right by Dr. Mohammad Ishaq Geer, UOK.
• Internationalization of Human Rights:An International Law Perspective by Mr. Athar uddin, IUST.

Course Material for 81^st Genral Orientation Course (November 12, 2018 to  December 13, 2018)

• Participant Presentations
• Global Radical Inequality: Some Glimpses by Dr. Javid Ahmad Dar, UOK
• Higher Education:Problems and Challenges by Prof. Iqbal Ahmad Hakim,UOK.
• Medicalization of the Society and Socialization of the Medicine by Dr. Mohammad Ishaq Geer, UOK.
• Disability from Marginalisation to Recognition by Dr. Abhiruchi Ojha, CUK.
• Revisiting the Job of Faculty in Institutions of Higher Learning in Knowledge–Driven Society:A Call for Meta-Professionalism by Prof. Musadiq A. Sahaf, Dean Academic Affairs, UOK
• Lecture preparation and delivery- Techniques and current trends by Prof. Mahmood Ahmad Khan, UOK.
• Industry-Institution Collaboration: A Way to Transform Education by Prof. F. A. Masoodi, Dean School of Applied Sciences, UOK.
• INNOVATIONS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT by Prof. (Dr.) G. Mohiuddin Bhat, UOK
• EDUCATION FOR SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT by Dr G. R. Ghani (IAS)
• Choice Based Credit System (CBCS):Rationale, Mechanism and Challenges at the Operational Level by Prof. S. M. Shafi, UOK
• Reconciling Various Imperatives of Higher Education by  Prof. Zaffar A. Reshi, Dean Research, University of Kashmir
• Culture and Heritage : Concepts & Context by Mr. Muhammad Saleem Beg, Conveyner INTACH J&K Chapter.

Course Material for 80^th Genral Orientation Course (September 28, 2018 to  November 1, 2018)

• Participant Presentations
• Higher Education Governance in India by Prof. Abdul Gani, Director R&D, CUK.
• Methodology of Teaching:A Synoptic View by Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir, Controller Examination, University of Kashmir
• Assessment and Evaluation - Some Issues and Concerns by Prof. Parveen Pandit, Central University of Kashmir.
• Understanding and coping with Personality Disorders among young learners by Dr. Mohammad Ishaq Geer, UOK.
• Agricultural Development Scenario State & Economy J&K by Prof. Nisar Ali
• Climate Change and Disasters by Prof. M. Sultan Bhat, UOK.
• Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) Rationale, Mechanism and Challenges at the Operation Level by Prof. (Dr) S. M. Shafi, UOK.
• Radical Inequality in Contemporary World : A Perpetual Threat to Justice by Dr. Javid Ahmad Dar, UOK.
• Education for Social Empowerment by Dr. G. R. Ghani (IAS)
• Teaching Learning and Assessment Continuum - Implications for Teaching & Examination by Prof. N. A. Nadeem, CUK.
• Towards an inclusive Education: Approaches and Challenges by Dr Farrukh Faheem, UOK.
• Glaciers and Water Resources Under Changing Climate by Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, UOK
• Is Globalization in Decline? by Dr Abhiruchi Ojha, CUK
• Creativity and Innovative Work Culture by Prof. Mahmood Ahmad Khan, UOK
• Teaching and Assesment : Hard Times by Prof. Fozia S. Qazi, IUST Awantipora
• Culture and Heritage : Concepts and Context by Mr Muhammad Saleem Beg, Conveyner INTACH J&K Chapter.
• Emergence of Epidemic of Non- communicable diseases (NCDs) in India by Prof. (Dr) Ashraf Ganie, SKIMS soura.
• How to be an effective teacher by Prof. Zafar A. Reshi, Dean Research, University of Kashmir
• Inaugural function of 80^th Genral Orientation Course

Course Material for Special Summer School in Sciences (August 9, 2018 to  September 7, 2018)

• Participant Presentations
• Challenges posed by New UGC Regulations of 2018 by Dr. M. I. Geer, UOK.
• Future of Learning vs Learning of Future by Dr. Sanjeev Singh, University of Delhi
• Threats to Aquatic Biodiversity of Jammu & Kashmir by Prof. A. R. Yousuf, NGT, New Delhi
• My Fight with TB Continues by Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Parry, IIIM srinagar
• Animal Cloning in India : A Journey from Samrupa to Noori by Prof. Riaz Ahmad Shah, SKUAST-K
• Advances in Cancer Therapy by Dr. Shafat Quadri, Kenliworth USA
• RNA as the possible founder Biomolecule by Prof. Pramod Yadava, SLS JNU
• Common Parasites/Parasitic Diseases of Man by Prof. Shahardar, SKUAST-K
• Education, Science, Technology and Mankind by Prof. Shakil Ahmad Wani, SKUAST-K
• Drug Designing by Prof Mohammad Akbar Khuroo, UOK
• Current Understanding and Future Priorities in Esophageal Cancer Research by Dr. Nazir Ahmad Dar, UOK.
• Journey through Universe by Prof. Manzoor A. Malik, UOK.
• Team based Learning "Why and How" by Prof. M. Muzaffar Mir, University of Bisha, KSA
• The Art and Science of Teaching by Prof. Khaliq-uz-Zaman, UOK
• Plant Responses to Insect Herbivory: It is an arms race by Zaffar A. Shah, Dean Research, UOK.
• HIV & AIDS by Dr. Zaffar Amin Shah, SKIIMS Soura
• Role of mathematics in Learning biology by Prof. Bashir Ahmad Ganai, UOK.
• Plant responses to Insect Herbivory : It is an arms race by Prof. Z. A. Reshi, UOK

Course Material for 79^th General Orientation Course (June 25^th, 2018 to  July 24^th, 2018)

• Participant Presentations
• Draft Higher Education Commission of India Bill: A Challenge to the future of higher education in India by Prof. Musadiq A. Sahaf, Dean Academic Affairs, UOK.
• RESEARCH TO PUBLICATION:A JOURNEY by Dr. Khalid Rehman Hakeem, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA.
• UGC Regulations
• UGC Regulations 2018 : an overview by Dr. Geer Mohammad Ishaq, UOK
• Seismicity & Earthquake Hazard Studies in western Himalaya by Dr. Bikram Singh Bali, UOK.
• Interactive Lecturing "WHY and HOW" by Dr. M. Muzaffar Mir, University of Bisha,KSA
• Sewrage of Disposal for Srinagar City by Dr. G. N. Qasba
• Preservation of Heritage Buildings/Areas by Dr. G. N. Qasba
• How to make Smart City by Dr. G. N. Qasba
• Against contemporary Global Inequality: A Case for Equality and Justice by Javeed Ahmad Dar, UOK.
• Women's Political Representation by Dr. Abhiruchi OJha, Central University of Kashmir.
• Emotional Intelligence: From Theory to Everyday Practice by Prof. Zafar A. Reshi, Dean Research, UOK.
• Diet and Exercise Basics by Prof. (Dr.) Shariq Rashid Masoodi, SKIMS Srinagar.
• Burnout & Wellness by Dr. Tasaduq Husain Mir, UT Southwestern Medical Center, USA
• Basics of Grant Writing by Dr. Sadaf Munshi,University of North Texas,USA.
• Plagiarism and the State of our Scholarship by Prof. Fozia S. Qazi, IUST.
• Methodology of teaching: A Synoptic View by Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir, UOK.

Course Material for Refresher Course in Gender Studies (ID) (March 8^th, 2018 to  March 28^th, 2018)

• Participant Presentations
• Women Leadership by Dr. Jyoti Rana, DAV College, New Delhi.
• Aspirations among Muslim girls by Prof. Abdul Shaban, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
• Brief_An Assessment of Developmental Interventions for Minorities in by Prof. Abdul Shaban, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
• Differentials in attainments and mobility of women in higher education in india by Prof. Abdul Shaban, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
• Theory, Feminism, and Feminist Theory by Prof. Reicha Tanwar, Kurukshetra University
• Understanding Gender by Prof. Reicha Tanwar, Kurukshetra University
• Gender Mainstreaming in Higher Education by Prof. Reicha Tanwar, Kurukshetra University
• Women and Contemporary Kashmir:Exploring Thematic Trajectories by Dr. Saima Farhad, UOK.
• Patriarchy and everyday life: issues and challenges by Dr. Farrukh Faheem, UOK.
• An ode to unsung indigenous women scientists and technologists by Dr. Seemin Rubab, NIT Srinagar.
• Stem Career and Women : Situations from Kashmir Valley by Dr. Seemin Rubab, NIT Srinagar.
• Gender and Language by Tahira Khatoon, Central University of Kashmir.

Course Material for 78^th General Orientation Course (Feb. 1^st, 2018 to  Mar. 1^st, 2018)

• Participant Presentations.
• Draft UGC Regulations 2018 - A Critical appraisal by Mohammad Ishaq Geer, UOK.
• Journey Through the Universe by Prof. Manzoor A. Malik, UOK.
• Social Justice and Equality: Contemporary Global Scenario by Dr. Javid Ahmad Dar,UOK.
• FOOD SCIENCE AND ITS DIMENSIONS by Prof. F. A. Masoodi, UOK.
• Investment in Shares by Prof. S. M. Shafi, UOK.
• Climate Change &  Disasters by Prof. M. Sultan Bhat, UOK.
• J&K State Economy- A State of Disorder:In perspective of Education & political-economy by Prof.Nisar Ali
• New Draft UGC regulations
• Certain Issues of Higher Education in Kashmir by Prof. Zafar A. Reshi, Dean Research, University of Kashmir.
• Scales of Measurement by Prof. Iqbal Ahmad Hakim, University of Kashmir.
• Higher Education Problems and Challenges by Prof. Iqbal Ahmad Hakim, University of Kashmir.
• Methodology for teaching by Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir, UOK.

Course Material for 77^th General Orientation Course (Dec. 26^th, 2017 to  Jan. 23^rd, 2018)

• Participant presentations
• HealthCare Scenario: Present status & Challenges/Opportunities by Prof. Mushtaq A. Siddiqi Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, IUST
• Industry-Institution Collaboration A Way to Transform Education by Prof. F. A. Masoodi, UOK.
• Basic Statistics by Dr. Tariq R. Jan, UOK.
• Managing Strategic Change in Institutions of Higher Learning: A Call for Reengineering by Prof. Musadiq A. Sahaf, Dean Academic Affairs, UOK.
• Impact of changing regulations on quality of academic discourse by Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Shah, UOK.
• Methodology for teaching by Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir, UOK.
• Intuition and Reason III by Prof. Tasawoor Kanth
• Connecing the Dots revisiting Research Methodology by Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Shah, UOK.
• Public Good versus Patents in Medicines, From Patent Protection to Patient Protection by Dr. M. Ishaq Geer, UOK.
• Realizing Social Justice: A Humane Agenda by Dr. Javid Ahmad Dar, UOK.
• Kindling The Spark: Towards a Critically Reflective Teaching by Dr. Farrukh Faheem, UOK.
• CHANGING CONTOURS OF GLOBALIZATION - PERILS AND POSSIBILITIES by Dr. Abhiruchi Ojha, CUK.
• Sleepy Students, Tired Teachers and Exhausted Educators-It's Time to Get Sleep by Prof. Zafar. A. Reshi, Dean Research, UOK.
• State of J&K State Disorder, Political-economy of State, Higher Education Perspective by Prof. Nisar Ali.

Course Material for Refresher Course in Disaster Management (ID) (Oct. 10^th to  Nov. 1^st, 2017)

• e-books for review
• Photo Galery.
• Participant Presentations.
• Social Work: Post Disaster Interventions by Dr. Shazia Manzoor, UOK.
• J&K State Disaster Management Policy (Revised: October 2017).
• Use of Geoinformatics in Disaster Management by Dr. A. Alam, UOK.
• Disaster Recovery and Community Work by Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmad, UOK.
• Methodologies in Disaster Studies by Dr. Sunita Reddy, JNU, New Delhi.
• Post flood Sept. 2014 Documentary
• Post Flood 2014 Sept. 2014 by Dr. G. N. Qasba
• Understanding Social Science Perspective on Disasters by Dr. Sunita Reddy, JNU, New Delhi.
• Disaster Management Intiatives by Mr. Aamir Ali
• Will rising tide of natural Disasters facilitate biological invasions? Prof. Zaffar A. Reshi, Dean Research,UOK.
• Disaster and Development Relationship by Dr Pervez Ahmed, UOK.
• Climate Changes and Disasters by Prof. M. Sultan Bhat, UOK.
• Disaster Management under the Law by Prof. Mohammad Ayub Bhat, UOK.
• Geographical Distribution of Disaster Vulnerable regions of India by Prof. Ishtiaq A. Mayer, UOK.

Course Material for One Week Research Methodology Workshop for Science Scholars (Sept. 13^th to  Sept. 19^th, 2017)

• Testing of Hypothesis by Dr. Tariq A. Raja, SKUAST-K
• Importance of thinking in Research by Dr. M. Ishaq Geer, UOK.
• Sample Size estimation by Dr. Inaam-ul-Haq, GMC Srinagar. (Software OpenEPI303).
• Bio-Statistics in Research by Dr. Inaam-ul-Haq, GMC Srinagar.
• E-Research & E-learning by Mr. Tariq Ahmad Lone, UOK.
• Research Ethics by Prof. (Dr.) Shariq Rashid Masoodi.
• How to write Research Paper by Prof. (Dr.) Shariq Rashid Masoodi.
• Getting Basics of Research Right by Prof. Z. A. Reshi, Dean Research, University of Kashmir.

Course Material for 76^th General Orientation Course (Sept. 6^th to  Oct. 6^th, 2017)

 

• Participant Presentations.
• Teaching Through Cases by Prof. Abdul Gani.
• What makes a Good Teacher? by Prof. Z. A. Reshi, UOK.
• Multiple QA Agencies -Prospectus and Problems by Prof. Parveen Pandit.
• Changing Gobal Order and its Ramifications by Prof. Noor Ahmad Baba.
• From Millennium Development Goals to Sustainable Development Goals Is Something Grossly Wrong? by Prof. Mushtaq A. Siddiqi, Vice-Chancellor, IUST.
• Developing Leaders for Biodiversity Conservation by Asad R. Rahmani.
• Biodiversity for Everyone by Prof. Asad R. Rahmani.
• Promoting Inventions, Innovations & Skill Development for inclusive growth by Prof. G. Mohiuddin Bhat, UOK.
• Emergence of Epidemic of Non communicable disease in India by Dr. Ashraf Ganie.
• Choice Based Credit System: The modified Scheme 2017  by Prof. S. M. Shafi.
• Economics and Governance, State of Economy:Current Scenrio by Prof. Nisar Ali.
• Results Framework Document by Dr. G. R. Ghani.
• Effective Communication in Classroom Context by Mr. Showkat Shafi, Deputy Director, DIQA, UOK.
• Post Flood tackling Sanitation and Cleanliness Crisis in Srinagar City by Dr. G. N. Qasba.
• What makes City Smart by Dr. G. N. Qasba. (Documentary).
• Teaching the Trainers: A Conspectus by Prof. Farooq Ahad Mir.

Course Material for Special Summer School Refresher Course (July 20^th to  Aug 10^th, 2017)

• Participant Presentations.
• Changing trend in Research: A Call for Autonomous Research.
• J&K towards Universal Health Coverage: a major challenge of change by Dr. Mohammad Ishaq Geer, UOK.
• Microwave Communication Systems by Prof. K. K. S. Jamwal.
• Agriculture and Horticulture Scenario in Kashmir by Prof. K. K. S. Jamwal.
• Problems of adolescents and role of teachers in managing adolescent problems and limiting misbehaviour by Prof. Mahmood Ahmad Khan, UOK
• AIDS- A deadly disease by Prof. Zafar Amin Shah Head Deptt. of Immunology & molecular medicine, SKIMS Soura.
• History of Land Tenure System, Agrarian reforms and Settlement operations in J&K by Dr. G. R. Ghani Retd(IAS).
• Sustainabilty of Himalayan Natural Resources-Major Issues and Concerns by Prof. M. Sultan Bhat, UOK.
• Scourge of Floods:The Exisential Challenge in Kashmir by M. Saleem beg, Convener INTACH J&K Chapter.
• Challenges of Change: How Kashmir has responded by Dr. S. Fozia Qazi, Head Deptt. of Mathematics, IUST.
• Pollution in Paradise: Need for a new narrative of environmental, economic and social implications by Prof. Z. A. Reshi, Dean Research, UOK.
• Higher Education Scenario & Higher Education Reforms in J&K by Prof. Nisar Ali.

Course Material for 75^th General Orientation Course (May 16^th to  June 12^th, 2017)

 

• Participant Presentations
• Education Sans Quality Education by M. A. Sofi.
• Role of teachers in Personality Disorders among young adults by Dr. M. Ishaq Geer, UOK.
• Culture and Heritage: The Imperaives by Mr. M. Saleem Beg.
• Research Methodology by Dr. Shariq Rashid Masoodi, SKIMS.
• Research Methods by Prof. Muhammad Aslam (Dean and Director of Research and Development, CUK)
• Research Ethics by Dr. Shariq Rashid Masoodi, SKIMS.
• Reflections of Global Warming on Climate of Kashmir-Examples from Glacial Dynamics by Prof. M. Sultan Bhat, UOK.
• Education Reforms Towards Academic Excellence by Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, IUST.
• Some tips for writing research Papers by Dr. Mushtaq A. Siddiqi, UOK
• Citizens Charter as an effective tool of Good Governance by Dr. G. R. Ghani (IAS).
• Global, National and Local imperatives for Higher Education: Role of Teachers by Prof. Z. A. Reshi, Dean Research, UOK.
• Leadership Styles in Institutions of Higher Education in Knowledge Society: A Call for ChAnge in Orientation by Prof. M. A. Sahaf, Dean Academic Affairs, UOK.
• Journey through the Universe by Manzoor A. Malik, Deptt. of Physics, University of Kashmir.
• 75^th General Orientation Course An Introduction by Dr. M. Ishaq. Geer, Coordinator HRDC, University of Kashmir.

 

Course Material for Refresher Course in Bio-Sciences (May 16^th to June 3^rd, 2017)

• Participants Presentations.
• Education Reforms Towards Academic Excellence by Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, IUST.
• Role of Pharmacometabonomics in personalized Medicine & Drug Safety by Dr. M. I. Geer, UOK.
• Fundmentals of Drug Designing by Dr. Shabir Ahmad Ganai, UOK.
• Immune Sysem and Cancer by Dr. Zafar A Shah, SKIMS.
• BioEthics by Dr. Firdous Ahmad Khanday, UOK.
• Antibiotic Resistance by Prof. Syed Ziaur Rahman, AMU.
• Bio-economy and Sustainable Development by Prof. Manzoor-ur-Rehman, SKUAST-K.
• Medication Safety by Prof. Syed Ziaur Rahman, AMU.
• Bioethics by Dr. Firdous Ahmad Khanday, UOK.
• Cardiovascular Diseases by Dr. Khursheed Aslam Khan, SKIIMS Soura.
• Protein Engineering at the Interface of Chemistry & Biology by R. P. Roy, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi.
• Advances in Genetics and Genomics of Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica) for Crop Improvement of Millets, Cereals and Bioenergy Grasses by Dr. Manoj Prasad.
• Biotech Crops imperative for building a knowledge based Bio-economy in J&K by Dr. Amjad M. Husaini, SKUAST-K.
• I am ashamed can you help?/My Fight with TB continues by Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Parray, CSIR-IIIM, Srinagar.
• Putative role of adipocytokines in diabesity by Dr. Sabhiya Majid, Head Deptt. of Bio-Chemistry, GMC, Srinagar.
• The Dilemma of Unfolded Protien Response by Prof. Khalid M. Fazili, UOK.
• Cancer: A Snapshot & Kashmir Scenario by Dr. Nazir Ahmad Dar, UOK.
• Crowd of Plants vs Crowd of People by Dr. Manzoor A. Shah, Chief Coordinator DIQA, UOK.
• Emergence of Epidemic of Non-Communicable Disease in India by Dr. M. Ashraf Ganie, SKIMS, Soura.
• Nutraceuticals as Modern Medicine by Dr. Imtiyaz Murtaza, SKUAST-K
• Prospectus of Aroma industry in Kashmir & Medicinal Plants/ Natural Products in Drug discovery by Prof. A. S. Shawl, CSIR-IIIM, Srinagar.
• Taxonomy the language of Biology by Dr. Anzar Ahmad Khuroo, Deptt. of Botany, University of Kashmir.
• A Popular Lecture on Bio-Fuels by Prof A. H. Munshi, Deptt. of Botany, University of Kashmir.
• Advanced Molecular & Cellular Biology Approaches to Human Health & Pathologies, Dr. Abid Hamid Dar , CSIR-IIIM, Jammu.
• Refresher Course in Bio-Sciences An Introduction by Dr. M. Ishaq. Geer, Coordinator HRDC, University of Kashmir.

Course Material for 74^th General Orientation Course (February 27^th to March 27^th, 2017)

• Report of proceedings of 74th General Orientation Course.
• Kashmir University video digest QUEST coverage of the inaugural function of 74th General Orientation Course held on February 27th, 2017 at UGC-HRDC, UoK.
• Greater Kashmir coverage of the inaugural function of 74th General Orientation Course held on February 27th, 2017 at UGC-HRDC, UoK.
• Choice Based Credit System at UG Level by Prof. Mohammad Ashraf Shah, Principal, GDC, Baramulla.
• Emergence of Enterpreneur Universities: A Call for Change in Leadership Orientation by Prof. Musadiq A. Sahaf, Registrar, UOK.
• Transparency in Governance by Prof. H. G. Mustafa Principal, GDC, Vailoo Larnoo, Anantnag.
• Trust, Culture of trust and Social Capital, Balance Sheet of Development:Focus on J&K by Prof. Nisar Ali.
• Promotion under CAS & Direct Appointment by Prof. Raja Fayaz Ali, Head, Deptt. of Zoology University of Kashmir.
• e-Learning and e-Resources by Dr Tariq Ahmad Lone, University of Kashmir.
• Food Security Some Concerns by Prof. Farooq Ahmed Masoodi, Head Deptt. of Food Science & Technology, University of Kashmir.
• Management of Tax, Liability in case of Salaried Employees by Prof Bashir Ahmad Joo, University of Kashmir.
• Research Methodology for English by Prof. Mohammad Aslam, Head Deptt. of English, Central University of Kashmir.
• Grant Writing: Turning an idea into a project by Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Shah, Chief Coordinator DIQA, University of Kashmir.
• Higher Education College Sector, Growth, Issues, Expansion and Consolidation by Prof. M.Y. Peerzada, Principal, GDC Boys, Anantnag.
• Role of Aromatherapy in alternate  system of healthcare by Prof. M. A. Qurishi, Dean Academic Affairs, IUST, Awantipora.
• Science & Art of Writing Research Paper: Some Suggestions by Dr. Mushtaq  Ahmad Siddiqi, Deptt. of Management Studies, University of Kashmir.

Course Material for Winter School (Refresher Course) held from February 15^th to March 7^th, 2017

• Kashmir University Video Digest QUEST coverage of the valedictory function of the Special Winter School (Refresher Course) on "Achieving excellence in higher education" held on March 8th, 2017.
• Valedictory report of the Special Winter School (Refresher Course) on "Achieving excellence in higher education" held on March 8th, 2017.
• Greater Kashmir coverage of the Valedictory Function of the Special Winter School (Refresher Course) on "Achieving excellence in higher education" held on March 8th, 2017.
• Weekly Kashmir Life coverage of the valedictory function of the Special Winter School (Refresher Course) on "Achieving excellence in higher education" held on March 8th, 2017.
• Inaugural function of the Winter School (Refresher Course) on "Achieving Excellence in Higher Education" held on February 15th, 2017.
• Kashmir University video digest QUEST coverage of the inaugural function of Special Winter School (Refresher Course) on "Achieving excellence in higher education", held on Feb. 15th, 2017.
• Higher Education:Know your College Sector by Prof. M. Y. Peerzada, Principal, GDC, Anantnag.
• Global, National and Local imperatives for Higher Education: Role of Teachers, Prof. Z. A. Reshi, University of Kashmir.
• Higher Education in the Changing Paradigm by Prof. Irshad Ahmad Wani, Director North Campus, University o Kashmir.
• Choice Based Credit System at UG level by Prof. Mohammad Ashraf Shah, Principal, GDC Baramulla.
• e-Learning and e-Resources by Dr Tariq Ahmad Lone, University of Kashmir.
• Personality & Emotional Intelligence by Prof. Mahmood Ahmad Khan, Dean & Head, Deptt. of Education, UOK.
• Global and national initiatives to tackle antimicrobial resistance by Dr Anita Kotwani 
• Antimicrobial Resistance: Inappropriate Use of Antibiotics in the Community by Dr Anita Kotwani
• Emergence of Enterpreneur Universities: A Call for Change in Leadership Orientation by Prof. Musadiq A. Sahaf, Registrar, UOK.
• Multiple QA Agencies – Prospectus and Problems by Prof. Parveen Pandith, Principal, IASE, Govt. College of Education, M. A. Road, Srinagar.
• Higher Education and Methodology of Teaching by Prof.  Hamidullah Marazi, Head, Deptt. of Religious Studies, Central University of Kashmir.
• Reforms required for achieving excellence in Higher Education system of J&K State, by Dr. M. Ishaq Geer, Coordinator UGC-HRDC,University of Kashmir.

Course Material for Refresher Course in Behavioural Sciences (January 9^th to January 30^th, 2017)

• Valedictory Report of the Refresher Course in Behavioural Sciences.
• Kashmir University video digest QUEST coverage of the valedictory function of the Refresher Course in Behavioural Sciences held on January 30th, 2017. 
• Psychiatric and Personality Disorders - an overview by Dr Geer M Ishaq
• Transaction Analysis by Prof. Abdul Gani, Central University of Kashmir.
• Creativity-A Management Tool by Prof. Khurshid Ali.
• The Principles of Scientific Research by Prof. Hamidullah Marazi, Central University of Kashmir.
• Health Issues of the Elderly by Dr. Khursheed Ahmed Qureshi, GMC, Srinagar.
• Stress Management by Prof. Farooq Ahmad Shah, Central University of Kashmir.
• Substance Abuse among Young Adults & Role of Teacher by Dr. Muzaffar Khan.
• Applications of Spiritual Psychology by Prof. Akbar Hussain, AMU, Aligarh.
• Manuscript writing guidelines by Prof. Akbar Hussain, AMU, Aligarh.
• Cells Sensing and Communication, by Prof. Raies  Ahmad Qadiri, University of Kashmir.
• Spiritual Jihad by Prof. Akbar Hussain, AMU, Aligarh.
• Mir Sayid Ali Hamdani (RA) on Pschological Nature of Man by Prof. Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, UOK.
• Research Methodology Issues in Behavioural Science Research by Prof. Riyaz Ahmad Rainayee, UOK.
• Inauguration of the Refresher Course in Behavioural Studies on January 9th, 2017

Course Material for Refresher Course in Women & Child Development (December 14^th to January 4^th, 2017)

 

• Gender Analysis Frameworks by Prof Pameela Singla, University of Delhi.
• Research Excellence by Prof. Sheikh Javid Ahmed, Dean Research University of Kashmir.
• Diabetes Mellitus by Prof. B. A. Ganai,, Deptt. of CORD, UOK.
• The Study of Child Development by Dr Yasmeen Ashai, Principal, Abdul Ahad Azad Memorial Degree College Bemina, Srinagar.
• The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,2013 by Principal STC J&K bank Ltd.
• Breast Cancer Awareness by Dr. Shaqul Qamar Wani, SKIMS.
• Personality and Emotional Intelligence – Implications for Administrators/Teachers.

Course Material for 73^rd General Orientation Course (December 6^th to January 4^th, 2016)

• Valedictory report of 73rd General Orientation Course and Refresher Course on Women and Child Development.
• Equity and social justice in medical care by Dr Geer Mohammad Ishaq
• Valedictory report of the 73rd General Orientation Course.
• Research Methods for Humanities by Prof. Muhammad Aslam (Dean and Director of Research and Development, CUK)
• e-Learning and e-Resources by Dr Tariq Ahmad Lone (TBS, UOK)
• Higher Education Learning Goals, Learning Strategies & 21st Century Paradigm by Prof. Zafar A Reshi, UOK.
• Creativity and its nourishment by Prof. Mahmood Ahmad Khan, Dean & Head, Deptt. of Education, UOK
• Useful Teaching Skills by Prof. (Dr.) Irshad Ahmad Wani
• Sources of Kashmir History by Prof. Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, UOK.
• Recent glacial changes in the Kashmir Alpine Himalayas, India by Prof Shakil A Romshoo
• UGC Regulations 2010
• UGC Regulations 2010 (2nd Amendment) for appointment of teachers
• UGC Regulations 2010 (4th Amendment)
• Kashmir University Act (University Calendar)
• Kashmir University Examination Statutes
• Kashmir University Integrated Ph.D. statutes 
• UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.PHIL./PH.D Degrees) Regulations, 2016
• Revised Guidelines for Grant of Study Leave for University and College teachers
• The Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees Service (Conduct) Rules 1971
• KASHMIR UNIVERSITY STATUTES FOR UNDER GRADUATE SEMESTERIZED CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (UGSCBCS)
• Kashmir University Examination Guidelines at Undergraduate Level for Choice-based-Credit-System
• Choice Based Credit System by Dr. S. M. Shafi,Deptt. of Business & Financial Studies, UOK.
• Workshop on Curriculum Development by Dr. S. M. Shafi, Deptt. of Business & Financial Studies, UOK.

Course Material for Short-term course on Information Technology (June 14-20, 2016)

• Day-long practical session by Dr. K. Srinivas, Professor ICT, NUEPA, New Delhi on "Mastering the art of teaching and learning online with Moodle software"
• Time table, tools and learning outcomes of the workshop on "Mastering the art of teaching and learning online with Moodle Software" by Prof. K. Srinivas, NUEPA, New Delhi.
• More reading material available on Moodle MOOC practice site of Prof. K. Srinivas, NUEPA, New Delhi.
• Green IT by Dr. Manzoor A. Chachoo

Course Material for 69th, 70th and 71st General Orientation Courses

• Women and academic leadership - Prof. Neelofer Khan (DCDC, University of Kashmir)
• Prof. R. C. Sharma (Research Methodology).
• Prof. Z. A. Reshi (Hypothesis Testing)
• Dr. Farooq A. Shah (Dynamics of Stress)
• Dr. Nazir A. Ganai (DNA Fingerprinting)
• Rouf-ul-Hassan (IPS) (Role of Police in Society)
• Dr. M. Ishaq Geer (Strategic reforms required in Higher Education in J&K state)
• Prof. Arvind Jasrotia (Human Rights - The Dynamics)
• Quality Management in Higher Educational Institutions - Prof. Mohi-ud-din Sangmi
• Investment in shares - Dr. S. M. Shafi
• How to be a good citizen at the workplace - Dr. Showkat Ahmad
• Effective Stress Coping; an attitudinal therapy (Dr. Farooq A. Shah)
• UGC at a glance: Thrust areas of XII th Plan
• Understanding Landslide Disasters - Dr. Sheikh Bashir
• Interagency Coordination Roles and Responses to Disasters - Dr Muzaffar
• Environmental Policies and Economic Development - G.R. Ghani, IAS (Retd.)
• Solid waste management in Jammu and Kashmir - G. R. Ghani, IAS (Retd.)    
• Higher Education: Practical challenges for college Principals
• Dept. of Biotechnology, GOI, R&D initiatives - Dr. Meenakshi Munshi, Director DoBT
• The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013: An Analysis by M. J. Aslam

Course Material for Refresher Course in Library and Information Science (03-25 July,2012)

        . Prof.W.A.Alvi
        . Prof. Riyaz Rufaiye
        . Dr. Jagtar Singh
        . Dr. Shabir A Ganie

Course Material of Refresher Course in Research Methodology in Social Science & Humanities (15-06-2012 to 09-07-2012) 

        . Prof. Naseem Hamid 
        . Prof. Ashok Sahani
        . Prof. Musadiq Amin Sahaf
        . Prof. Tasawar A Kant
        . Prof. Z.A.Reshi         


a) Course Material on Protocol writing
b) Course Material on thesis Writing
c) Course Material on Manuscript Writing
d) Course Material on IMRAD

• History, Culture and Politics in Mathematics-the Islamic Case by Prof. (Dr) Fozia S. Qazi, IUST, Awantipora.

• Effective Scientific communication by Prof (Dr.) Shariq Rashid Masoodi, SKIIMS-K