A

Detailed Guide

on

Student Induction Program

1st December, 2021

INTERSCIENCE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

KANTABADA, KHURDA-BARANGA ROAD, BHUBANESWAR
ODISHA
 Content
1. Introduction:
1.1 Background
1.2 Extending a helping hand
2. Student Induction Program: Purpose & Concept
3. Daily Activity:
3.1 Creative arts
3.2 Mentoring
3.3 Human Values & Ethics
4. Other Activity:
4.1 Familiarization with College
4.2 Literary Activity
4.3 3 Proficiency Modu les
4.4 Lectures & Workshops by Eminent People
4.5 Visits in Local Area
4.6 Extra-Curricular Activities in College
4.7 Feedback and Report on the Program
5. Schedule
5.1 Initial Phase
5.2 Regular Phase
5.2.1 Daily Schedule
5.2.2 Afternoon Activities (Non-Daily)
5.3 Closing Phase
5.4 Follow Up after Closure
5.4.1 Follow Up after Closure – Same Semester
5.4.2 Follow Up – Subsequent Semesters
6. Organizing the Student induction Program
6.1 Preparing for the Conduct of the Program
6.2 Organizing the Daily Activities
6.2.1 Physical Activity
6.2.2 Creative Arts
6.2.3 Mentoring and Universal Human Values
6.3 Organizing the Other Activities
6.3.1 Familiarization with College
6.3.2 Literary Activity
6.3.3 Proficiency Modules
6.3.4 Lectures & Workshops by Eminent People
6.3.5 Visits in Local Area
6.3.6 Extra-Curricular Activities in College
6.3.7 Feedback and Report on the Program
6.4 Some Important Points
7. Summary
1. Introduction

1.1 Background

One needs to understand organizational behavior, motivate and influence others, as well as
become a leader in the modern business world for being a good manager as well as a good
human being.

INTERSCIENCE Institute of Management & Technology (IIMT), Bhubaneswar started with

the motto to impart all-round education in the field of management and technology. Built on
the principles of entrepreneurship, excellence and professionalism, the institute has been
imparting quality business education and boasts of producing some exceptional leaders and
managers of the industry. The institute is a center of learning for the bright and young
graduates, provides knowledge and skills to aspirants to serve the changing needs of the
industry. With excellent infrastructure and amenities, the campus indeed makes education
stimulating and dynamic.

1.2 Extending a Helping Hand

IIMT extends a multi-pronged approach in which, one will have to work closely with the newly
joined students in making them feel comfortable, allow them to explore their academic interests and
activities, reduce competition and make them work for excellence, promote bonding within them,
build relations between teachers and students, give a broader view of life, and build character.

Transition from school to university/college life is one of the most challenging events in a
student's life. IIMT considers this as an important task; therefore, a team (Team-SIP) welcomes the
new students to higher education and prepares them for their new role. Student Induction Program
(SIP) is designed to help in thewhole process, and as something more than the mere orientation
program. This year due to the ongoing pandemic the student induction program has been held in
online mode but the team made sure the students that the students won’t miss the fun along with the
motivational sessions.

2. Student Induction Program - Purpose & Concept

Purpose of Student Induction Programme is to help new students adjust and feel comfortable in the new
environment, inculcate in them the ethos and culture of the institution, help them build bonds with other
students and faculty members, and expose them to a sense of larger purpose and self-exploration.

It is a well-planned event to educate the new entrants about the environment of IIMT
and connect them with the people in it. Student Induction Programme engages with the new students as
soon as they come into theinstitution; before regular classes start. At the start of the induction, the
incumbent’s learnabout the institutional policies, processes, practices, culture and values and their mentor
groups are formed.

The different activities including daily activities planned are as follows:

 Physical Activity
 Creative Arts and Culture
 Mentoring & Universal Human Values
  Familiarization with College
 Literary Activity
 Proficiency Modules
 Lectures & Workshops by Eminent People
 Feedback and report on the program

A 2-week long induction program for the students entering the institution is well planned by the Team-
SIP of IIMT, normal classes start only after the induction program is over. Its purpose is to make the
students feel comfortable in their new environment, open them up, set a healthy daily routine, create
bonding in the batch as well as between faculty and students, develop awareness, sensitivity and
understanding of the self, people around them, society at large, and nature.

3. Daily Activities

3.1 Physical Activity

This would involve a daily routine of physical activity with games and sports with suitable times
according to the local climate. Each student should pick one game andlearn it for the duration of the
induction program and hopefully, continue with it later.

3.2 Creative arts & culture

Every student would choose one skill related to the arts whether visual arts or performing arts.
Examples are painting, music, dance, pottery, sculpture etc. The student would pursue it every day for
the duration of the program.

3.3 Mentoring and Universal Human Values

IIMT emphasizes as, Mentoring and connecting the students with faculty members is the most
important part of student induction program. Mentoring takes place in the context and setting of
Universal Human Values. It gets the student to explore oneself. And experience the joy of learning,
prepares one to stand upto peer pressure, take decisions with courage, be aware of relationships, be
sensitive to others, understand therole of money in life, and feeling of prosperity, etc.

Need for character building has been underlined by many thinkers, universal human values
provide the base.Methodology of teaching this content is extremely important. It is best taught
through group discussions and real-life activities rather than lecturing.The Institute has taken an
initiative to include Universal Human Values in the course curriculum bearing 3 credits. The
institute encourages the faculties to attend the workshops and FDP conducted in this context
therefore enabling the faculties to take UHV classes with ease.

4. Other Activity
4.1 Familiarization with College, Department/Branch
The incoming students should be told about the credit and grading system, and about the
examinations. They should are also taken on ane -tour of the college and shown important
points such as library, canteen, and other facilities. The laboratories, workshops and other
facilities are also shown.
A lecture by an alumnus of the Dept. would be very helpful in this regard hence, organizes “meet
our alumni” every year.

4.2 Literary Activity

Literary activity would encompass reading a book, writing a summary, debating, enacting a
play etc.

4.3 Proficiency Modules

We hope that problems arising due to lack of English skills, wherein students start lagging
behind or failing in several subjects, for no fault of theirs ; would, hopefully, become a thing of
the past. These should run like crash courses, so that when normal courses start after the
induction program, the student has overcome the lacunas substantially.

4.4 Lectures & Workshops by Eminent People

Lectures by eminent people are organized. It would give the students exposure to eminent
people in various fields such as industry, social service etc. Also our alumni are invited to
share their experiences with the fresher’s. Motivational lectures about life are conducted to
show a futuristic approach towards life.

4.5 Visits to Local Area

A couple of visits to the local landmarks including historical monuments should be organized.
Visits should also be organized to a hospital, orphanage or a village. These would expose them to
people in suffering or to different lifestyles. This might also sensitize them to engineering needs in
these areas. Due to the pandemic the local visit was postponed and was organized post pandemic.

4.6 Extra-Curricular Activities in College

The new students are introduced to the extra-curricular activities at thecollege/university. They
are shown the facilities and informed about activities relatedto different clubs etc. This is when
selected senior students involved in or leading these activities can give presentations. Various
other activities which could be included are roleplaying/street play, alumni/industry interaction
etc. among them.

4.7 Feedback and Report on the Program

They should be asked to write their opinions about the program at the end of the firstweek or so. The
feedback should be used to make any mid-course correction, if any. Finally, at the end of the program,
each group (of 20 students) should be asked to prepare a single report on their experiences of the
program. On the second last day, each group should present their report in front of other groups.
Immediately after their presentation, they should submit their written report. This will also serve as a
closure to the program.
5. Schedule

The activities during the Student induction Program would have an Initial Phase, a Regular Phase
and a Closing Phase. The initial and Closing Phases would be two days each.

5.1 Initial Phase

DAY ACTIVITY

DAY 0 Arrival of new entrants- Hostel allotment

DAY 1 Academic Registration
DAY 2 Principal/Dean Address- Interaction with
parents by Principal/Dean
Mentor-Mentee Group formation Visit to the
department

It serves to welcome the new students along with their parents and also provide space for
telling the new students about the college and their academic and student life.

5.2 Regular Phase (Day 3 onwards)

In this phase, there would be regular sessions conducted every day. Some of the activities are on
a daily basis, while some others are at specified periods within the Induction Program.

Activity Remarks
MORNING SESSION Universal Human Values/ Creative Arts
Mild Exercise or Yoga (Specific periods)
AFTERNOON SESSION
Familiarization with College, Dept/ Branch, 3 Days
Laboratories, workshop, other facilities

Lectures & Workshops by Eminent People 3-5 Lectures (as scheduled)

Literary (Play / Book Reading / 3 Days

Lecture)
Proficiency Modules Daily
Extra-Curricular Activities in college 2 Days (Preferably 2nd week)
Visits in Local Area For 3 days (e.g., 3 Saturdays)
Mentor-mentee interaction As scheduled
Feedback and Report on On second last day
the Program
5.3 Closing Phase

DAY ACTIVITY

Second Last Day Discussions and Finalization of Presentation within each group
(Meeting among students only) — Morning session

Presentation of Report by each group — Afternoon session

Last Day (Whole day) Tests of Universal Human Values (as planned
by college)

5.4 Follow Up after Closure

The groups which are formed should function as mentor-mentee network. A student should feel free to approach
his faculty mentor or the student guide, when facing any kind of problem, whether academic or financial or
psychological etc.

5.5 Follow Up Same Semester and subsequent semesters

It is suggested that the groups meet with their faculty mentors once a month within the Semester. This
should be a scheduled meeting shown in the timetable.
It is also extremely important that continuity be maintained in subsequent semesters.

6. Organizing the Student Induction Program

6.1 Preparing for the Conduct of the Program
a) Constitution of Induction Committee chaired by Principal and convened by Dean/Vice
Principal/designated Senior Faculty member which will prepare the total plan of the program
in consultation with HoDs, Dean Students' Affair, Chief Proctor, Chief Warden Hostels,
Administrative Officer, Facility Manager to facilitate, monitor and coordinate the entire
program.
b) Appointment of UHV Coordinator to ensure smooth running of UHVs and group
discussions.
c) A hyper link on Student induction of new students is to be created on the web-site of the
institution having information about the induction, detailed schedule, provision for daily
reporting, feedback, etc.
d) New students are informed that the Induction is mandatory non-credit course for which a
certificate will be issued by the institution.
e) Ensure compulsory participation by the involved teachers and other partners (
Important functionaries, Faculty mentors, selected senior students (student guides),
selected alumni, civil society, invited distinguished guests)
f) Chief Proctor to assign proctorial groups and holding the meeting for smooth
conduction of the mentor-mentee discussions (Only those faculty members are to be mentors
and are to conduct the group discussions in universal human values, who have received
certificate after going through a 3-day followed by a 7-day Faculty Development Program
for Student Induction, approved by AICTE.)
6.2 Organizing the Daily Activities
For each of the activities below, a faculty member be given the responsibility for its
organization, conduct and monitoring.
6.2.1 Physical Activity

a) The incoming students must be divided into batches of 50 students maximum, and a qualified
coach in physical education should be attached to each batchinstitute may employ part time coaches
for this purpose for the duration of the Induction Program.
b) The list of available games, sport or physical activities should be announced on Day 1 when the
new students arrive. They should be asked to fill their choice with three preferences, and the game or
sport be allotted to them as per their preference.

6.2.2 Creative Arts

The list of available art forms, such as vocal music, instrumental music, folk music, painting, sketching,
dance, group dance, clay modeling, pottery, dramatics, etc. should be announced on Day 1 when the new
students arrive. They should be asked to fill their choice with three preferences, and the art form be
allotted to them as per their preference.
Qualified instructors for arts may be hired on contract basis and be paid honorarium as per norms of the
institute. Daily 90 — 120 minutes sessions may be arranged.

6.2.3 Mentoring and Universal Human Values

The UHV Coordinator should get the departments to nominate faculty mentors for the activity. After
one year of running of the Induction Program, senior students would become available as Student Guides.
UHV groups of 20 first year undergraduate students should be constituted with at least 2 Student Guides
and 1 Faculty Mentor each. The groups would be department-wise, and should be formed even before the
new students arrive.
In UHV, a mid-term open-book take-home examination is recommended. The question paper is
mailed to the students and they have to write it at home and submit. The question paper is designed to
elicit the experiences of students. The mentor can discuss the answers submitted by students in a group
discussion.

6.3 Organizing the Other Activities

For each of the activities below, a faculty member be given the responsibility for its organization,
conduct and monitoring.

6.3.1 Familiarization with College, Department/Branch

The Head of the department and other associated faculty should address the new student’sright on Day 2
or so. Arrangements should be made about the meeting/gathering. The parents of the students should
also be welcomed if they accompany their ward.
6.3.2 Literary Activity

A faculty member interested in literary activity should be assigned for organizing the activity. A list of
books which are interesting and educational should be prepared beforehand. Students should be
assigned a book or other smaller reading material. They should be asked to read and write a critical
summary. They should present their summary in front of their group. Similarly, debating and public
speaking activity could also be undertaken.

6.3.3 Proficiency Modules

For English, a diagnostic test should be conducted on Day 2 itself. Before the test, the students should be
informed that the test would not affect their grades, branch change, or any aspect of their admission, placement,
study, etc. Purpose of the test is to provide help to those students who need help in English.

6.3.4 Lectures & Workshops by Eminent People

Eminent people from all walks of life may be invited to deliver lectures, namely, from industry, academia,
social science (authors, historians), social work, civil society, alumni etc be identified and invited to come
and address the new students. Motivational lectures and workshops about life, meditation, etc. by
Ramakrishna Mission, Art of Living, S-VYASA University, Vivekananda Kendra's, etc. may be organized.

6.3.5 Visits in Local Area

Visit to a local heritage site or a local landmark should be organized. Necessary arrangements would have
to be made for arranging buses, guides, and food etc. Besides the above, a visit may also be organized to a village,
an orphanage, etc. The purpose of such a visit would be social awareness.

6.3.6 Extra-Curricular Activities in College

They are organized by student councils and clubs. The extra-curricular activities going on in the college should
be presented to the new students under the guidance of PIC, Club and Committee for such activity. The nay;
students should be informed about how they can join the activities. Related facilities should be described to them.

6.3.7 Feedback and Report on the Program

Informal feedback should be sought from the students at the end of the first week. They should be asked to
write their feelings and ideas and submit in writing.
A final formal feedback at the end of the program should be collected by students by filling a form either
handwritten or online.

6.4 Some important points

1. The SIP is a mandatory credited program in the AICTE Model Curriculum 2018.
2. IIMT ensures that students have completed the program satisfactorily with attendance.
3. For the creative arts, and UHV components, a 3 credit subject is included in the course
curriculum. The test should be conducted to determine that the students were able to gain from
these activities as per the institute’s examination pattern.
4. No fee should be collected from the student for the overall program or any component of the
program. The expenses must be incurred by IIMT.
7. Summary
The induction program is designed to make the newly joined students feel comfortable, sensitize
them towards exploring their academic interests and activities, reducing competition and making
them work for excellence, promote bonding within them, build relations between teachers and
students, give a broader view of life and building of character.

The UHV component, which acts as an anchor, develops awareness and sensitivity, feeling of
equality, compassion and oneness, draw attention to society and nature, and character to follow
through. It makes them reflect on their relationship with their familie s and their extended family in
the college.
 AAGAMAN 2021
(1 -12th December, 2021)
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eSIP – SCHEDULE (Platform-ZOOM)

Date Time Program Session Coordinator

1-Dec 10:30 am- 2:00 pm Inaugural session Prof. Srikanta Patnaik,

Chairman IIMT
Dr. Braja Bandhu Padhiari
Dr. Santanu Rath, Chief
Guest Dr. Pradipta Kumar
Sahoo, Guest of Honour

2-Dec 10:30 am- 11:30 am Interaction with students Dr. Sushanta Kumar Panigrahi
and curriculum orientation.

12:00 pm- 1:30 pm Session on Universal Human Mr. Radhanath Panda

Values
2:00 pm- 4:00 pm Management Game Dr. Biswajita Das

3-Dec 10:30 am- 11:30 am Introduction of faculties Mrs. Deepti Patnaik

and their respective subjects
12:00 pm- 1:30 pm Session by Career Counselor Mr. Abdul Hakim Khan

2:00 pm- 4:00 pm Creative art & culture Mrs. Pragyan Nanda

4-Dec 10:30 am- 11:30 am Management Lesson Mr. Nabaghana Pany

12:00 pm- 1:30 pm Competition (Photography) Mr. Pradeep Baxla

5-Dec 10:30 am- 11:30 am Session on Strategic Mr. Arun Baran Mitra
Management
12:00 pm- 1:30 pm Competition (Singing) Mr. Alok Arun

7-Dec 10:30 am- 11:30 am Session on Importance of Mr. Raghu Nath Prusty
Go Green for human
12:00 pm- 1:30 pm Competition (Art) Mrs. Ratnamanjari Mishra

8-Dec 10:30 am- 11:30 am Session on Yoga for a stress free Mrs. Manjula Mishra
life
12:00 pm- 1:30 pm Competition (Quiz) Mrs. Deepti Patnaik

9-Dec 10:30 am- 11:30 am Spiritual Talk Er. Mihir Mohapatra

12:00 pm- 1:30 pm Communication and Mrs. Soma Mitra

Management Student
10-Dec 10:30 am- 11:30 am Motivational talk Dr. Santanu Rath
 12:00 pm- 1:30 pm Alumni Shares Dr. Biswajita Das

11-Dec 10:30 am- 11:30 am Session on Pandemic and its Mr. Radhanath Panda
effects on student life
12:00 pm- 1:30 pm Academic rules & regulations Dr. Susanta Kumar Panigrahi

12-Dec 10:30 am- 11:00 am Online class & time table Mrs. Deepti Patnaik

11:00 am- 11:30 am Examination system Mrs. Pragyan Nanda

11:30 am- 12:00 pm Valedictory Dr. Braja Bandhu Padhiary