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SDM College in Dharwad launches six-day faculty development programme on generative AI

On Tuesday, a six-day Faculty Development Programme focused on Generative AI kicked off at SDM College of Engineering and Technology in Dharwad. This initiative has received accolades from SDME Society secretary Jeevandhar Kumar, who highlighted its goal of boosting faculty skills in AI technologies essential for effective teaching and research.

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Jun 9, 2026 · 1 min read · 2 views
SDM College in Dharwad launches six-day faculty development programme on generative AI

Key Takeaways

  • The six-day Faculty Development Programme at SDMCET began on Tuesday to enhance understanding of Generative AI and Agentic AI.
  • Jeevandhar Kumar highlighted AI's significant influence across various sectors during the program's inauguration.
  • Principal Ramesh L. Chakrasali emphasized the necessity of familiarizing educators with modern AI tools for effective teaching.
  • FDP coordinator Leena I. Sakri outlined a week-long schedule aimed at providing practical skills in AI.
  • The program is a collaborative effort among four engineering departments at SDMCET, focusing on hands-on experience in AI technologies.

A six-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled “Generative AI & Agentic AI: From Prompt Engineering to Building Autonomous AI Agents” kicked off Tuesday at SDM College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET) in Dharwad. Event aims to boost faculty's grasp of new AI tech .

At inauguration, Jeevandhar Kumar,secretary of SDME Society, spoke on AI's wide-reaching impact . He praised college's effort in organizing this program,showing its drive to lead in tech advancements.

Principal Ramesh L. Chakrasali stressed how these programs help educators get up to speed with current AI tools. He said it's key for teaching and research .

FDP coordinator Leena I. Sakri welcomed attendees,gave rundown of week's schedule. Program's a joint effort by departments of Information Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,Computer Science and Engineering,and Electronics and Communication Engineering. Goal: give faculty practical skills and real-world AI experience. Where will this tech take us next…

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