“National Library Week” was organized by the IQAC and Department of Library & Information Science from 14th -21st November 2024. As part of the event a “Book Exhibition and Book -Talk program” was organised in the college library.

The main motive of the program is to promote the use of books as well as the library among students, teaching & non-teaching staff. In the program the students were given five minutes time to express their views about the books that they have read. The program helped the students to learn the art of cultivating the reading habit.

National level Faculty Development Program on “Enhancing Research Competency – From Concept to Publication”, was organized by the IQAC and Institution’s Innovation Council of AIMS through virtual mode on 15th November 2024.

Objective:

1. To provide valuable insights and practical knowledge to enhance research skills
2. To improve the research abilities of the academicians and researchers.

Resource Person: Dr. Sumithra Sreenath, Professor, MP Birla Institute of Management, Bangalore

Participant Details: Academicians and researchers across Nation.

Insights of the Session:

1. Dr. Sumithra Sreenath, has provided valuable insights on Research Process, Effective strategies for conducting research, tips for successful publication and methods to enhance research skills.
2. Discussed on what do we research, topic identification, literature review and various databases, data collection methods, sampling methods, sample size calculator, pilot study, various statistical software’s, data visualization tools, qualitative analysis methods, bibliography styles and tools.
3. Provided valuable tips for identification of authenticated journals based on journal metrics and manuscript preparation.
4. Shed light on methods to enhance research abilities such as a Research Plan, Improved information literacy, technology utilization, enhanced writing skills and participation in research communities.

The faculty development program aimed at improving research abilities of the academicians and researchers provided valuable insights on the need for research skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, analytical skills and dissemination of information. The session enriched and inspired the participants to build a research culture that thrives on collaboration, curiosity, and academic excellence.

Skill Development Course on “Advanced Excel with power BI” scheduled from 8th Oct – 13th Nov 2024, was initiated by IQAC & Institution’s Innovation Cell in association with Systems Domain for MBA II Semester Students.

The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage both Excel and Power BI effectively for data analysis and visualization. Also, to develop students critical thinking and analytical skills to interpret data, draw insights, and make data-driven decisions.

The trainer Mr. Diptarko Das, is an expert trainer for Advanced Excel and Data analytics and started the first session on 8th Oct 2024, with basics of Advanced Excel.

Aditya Institute of Management Studies conducted UG FRESHERS DAY Celebration for the UG Batch 2024-25 on Saturday, 28th September 2024 at the campus Auditorium.

The occasion was graced by Chief Guest, Shri. Bhaskar Pai, Founder- CEO of Fun2do SSP, Former Sales Director and CEO of GE Lighting & Appliances, South Asia.

The program was presided by Dr. B. A. Vishwanath, Chairman, Aditya Group of Institutions & Vice Chairperson Dr. Priya Vishwanath.

Principal & Director, Dr. V. Pushpa Shetty welcomed the gathering.

Addressing the Fresher students, the Chief Guest Shri. Bhaskar Pai advised students to expose to new perspectives, technologies, business models, global challenges and embrace failures as stepping stones. He insisted on the necessity of building network in the interconnected world, taking responsibility, inspiring others, integrity, empathy, making difficult decisions with courage and conviction to make positive impact on society through Social Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility.

The bi-annual 2024 news letter, 1st Edition, Volume V – “AIMS Voice” was unveiled by the Chief Guest.

The inaugural program was followed by a glittering Cultural performances by the students.

Key Highlights:
Workshop on “Data Visualization and Business Reporting Using Tableau” was organized by the IQAC and Institution’s Innovation Council of AIMS for MBA students.

Resource Person: Mr. Akash G, Senior Business Analyst

Key Points of the session:
1) Students delved into Tableau’s features for creating impactful visualizations and effective business reports. The session emphasized practical applications, fostering an understanding of data-driven decision-making.
2) The workshop highlighted Tableau’s ability to connect to multiple data sources, allowing for seamless data integration.
3) Students gained insights into how visualization can be customized to suit specific business needs.
The Session was graced by Chief Patrons, Dr. B.A. Vishwanath, Chairman, AGI, Dr. Priya Vishwanath, Vice-chairperson, AGI, Prof. Pushpa Shetty, Director, AIMS.

Concluding Remarks:
Assistant Professor Ms. Shubhra Chakravarthy, delivered the closing remarks for the event.

Students successfully created their own visualizations and dashboards using Tableau during the hands-on sessions, demonstrating a clear understanding of the concepts taught. Students expressed confidence in their ability to produce more compelling and informative business reports using the skills acquired.