Campus News

First Annual Convocation of PGCM 2019-20

SDMIMD organized the First Annual Convocation of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved One-Year Full-Time - Post Graduate Certificate in Management (PGCM) Program (2020-21 batch) on January 27, 2021, through Virtual Mode.  
 
Dharmadhikari of Shri Kshethra Dharmasthala and Chairman of SDMIMD Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, presided the convocation function. Dr. Heggade awarded the Post Graduate Certificate in Management (PGCM) to the 11 students of the AICTE approved batch and honoured the Gold Medal for Overall Excellent Performance to Mr. Bhargav G Upadhyay. 
 
In his convocation address, Dr. Heggade said SDMIMD has been striving to build up overall personalities and character in the students. His desire is to have students excel in their corporate or own ventures and concurrently holding aloft Indian values and ethos. 
 
Speaking on the changing vistas of higher education, Dr. Heggade opined that New Education Policy (NEP) has several postulates, which is practised by Dharmasthala group of institutions ever since they forayed into education. He stressed on the educational system which upholds the Indian values and the Indian spirit for – integrity, reverence, gratitude, and social responsibility. Advising the graduating students Dr. Heggade said ‘young managers should have a temperamental framework in leading a life of fulfilment and the same time be successful in their avocations’.

Celebration of 72nd Republic Day

SDMites celebrated the 72nd Republic Day by adhering the norms of the new normal. Prof. S. Kannadas, Assistant Professor - Finance, SDMIMD, Mysore, hoisted the tri-colour flag and addressed the gathering. Prof. Kannadas spoke about the importance of adopting a new normal life Post-COVID-19 situation and how India performed the leadership role in managing the crisis & offering 2 vaccines to the world to come out of it. Highlighting the focus of New education policy announced by the government, he opined that the Post COVID-19 era will be a crucial period of industrial reformations in India.
 
Director of the Institute Dr N.R. Parasuraman, Deputy Director Dr.H Gayathri, faculty members & staff members were present.

Invited talk on Research Quality and Visibility

Dr. I.R.N. Goudar, Ex. Scientist 'G' and Head ICAST, National Aeronautical Laboratory (NAL) presented the talk on 'Strategies to Enhance the Quality and Visibility of Research in the Context of NIRF' to the faculty members on Friday, January 22, 2021, online.
 
Dr. Goudar focused the talk on presenting the research output of SDMIMD faculty members. Presenting the key criteria which impact the h-index of an organization, he said research publication, project grants, applied research, and international collaboration for academic research play a major role in the current context. The speaker presented and discussed the SDMIMD faculty research output over the years.

Student Exchange Program 2021

As part of the students exchange program 27 select students will be visiting seven different international foreign universities for a whole term of study. During the program SDMIMD students will be studying with many international students and get taught by several faculty from different nationalities. The experience of having different pedagogy is invaluable for their growth. Besides the facility to do cases and projects with students of other nationalities and background affords cross-cultural understanding. Further, the evaluation technique used in these schools enables students to be on their toes and prove their mettle.  

The foreign universities to which the selected students will go are as follows:  

  • University of Texas A &M, USA - 4
  • University of Bordeaux, France - 4
  • University of PAU, France - 4
  • Lo Rochelle Business School, France - 4
  • University of Heilbronn, Germany - 3
  • EAE Business School, Spain - 4
  • University of Abu Dhabi, Dubai - 4 

Recognition from EFMD Global to Dr. N.R. Parasuraman

Dr N.R. Parasuraman, Director, SDMIMD, received ‘Certificate of Recognition’ for the outstanding commitment and contribution to the management education globally during COVID-19 pandemic situation. EFMD Global has recognized the driving excellence in adoption of technology for the teaching & learning process and participation in academic responsibilities.

SDMite Khushboo Session for Mangalore Jail inmates

Our student, Toastmaster Khushboo Rani, VP Education - SDMIMD Toastmasters, had the privilege of taking an Educational Session on December 20, 2020 for the inmates of Mangalore District prison. This effort was part of Speechcraft-an initiative of Mangalore Toastmasters Club, which aims to uplift and educate the prison inmates and help them communicate effectively. This session saw active participation by other members of our club.

SDMite selected by CYL for India-Malta Cultural Confluence

Confederation of Young Leaders (CYL) with the rigorous process selected Mr. Sai Sri Harsha of PGDM 2020-2021 to participate in the India – Malta Cultural Confluence held on December 29, 2020, and to interact with H.E. Mr. Reuben Gauci, High Commissioner of the Republic of Malta. Mr. Harsha discussed the Diplomatic relations & trade activities between India and the Republic of Malta; India’s Support to Malta in getting independence from Britishers; and, promoting tourist attractions in India. 

SDMite Sebu achievement in Pathways Program

Toastmaster Sebu T, VP Membership completed Level 3 of 5 under the Visionary Communication path in Toastmasters Education. The learning on the Visionary Communication path focuses on building public speaking and strategic leadership skills by developing an understanding of the different leadership and communication styles and planning communications.