Academic integrity refers to ethical standards and policies that govern how people work and interact in the academic institution/university. The essence of academic integrity lies in following honest practices, not just by students but also by teachers, in all aspects of the learning and teaching process.
The Symbiosis International (Deemed University) emphasizes on ‘facilitating intellectual stimulation to generate, maintain and disseminate knowledge’ as one of its major goals in contribution to the academic world.
The essence of learning and academic enterprise is based on using the ideas of others to stimulate and develop your own. Hence, all academic work is collaboration and therefore academic dishonesty focuses on those acts that demean or invalidate fruitful collaboration.
Types of Academic Dishonesty:
Students are obliged to not only abstain from any form of academic dishonesty but also uphold the principles of academic integrity and encourage other students to do the same.
Students are responsible for knowing the academic integrity policy and may not use ignorance of the policy as an excuse for academic dishonesty.
Students facing charges of academic dishonesty may be served with punishments ranging from lowered grades and term disqualification to expulsion from the college, depending on the nature and degree of the offence.
In case of a possible act of dishonesty that the faculty member comes across:
The faculty will meet with the student, discuss the matter and may decide to either revise the charge/ penalty or drop the charge altogether. In a situation, where the faculty believes that the violation deserves a penalty:
a. For a first offence, the penalty is in the form of (depending on the faculty’s decision):
b. In the event of an offence being committed a second time, the faculty will report the act to the Academic Review Committee and Social Conduct Review Committee. The committee shall then call a meeting with the student in which he / she will be given an opportunity to plead his / her case. The penalty for a second offence includes (depending upon the Review Committee’s decision):
c. A third offence will lead to suspension or dismissal of the candidate from the School depending on the review committee’s decision.
As responsible members of one of India’s most reputed universities, students are expected to maintain the ideals of academic and social conduct not only within the school premises but also in their dealings with members of society in general.
This code of conduct is drawn in line with SIU’s guidelines and the students are required to comply with it in letter and spirit.
As per the guidelines of SIU the student dress should befit the institute that they represent. They shall not be permitted to wear revealing clothes. Students not adhering to the dress code will not be allowed to attend classes and will forfeit the attendance for the classes missed. For repeated violations over 3 warnings, students will have to appear and explain their behavior to the Social Conduct Review Committee and accept punishments deemed appropriate by the committee.
Every student must have attended minimum 80% of the total number of classes conducted by the faculty. The student will not be eligible for assessment, if he/she fails to put in the required attendance. The concession in attendance is meant to take care of medical leave and leave on personal grounds including the demise of immediate family, etc.
Students are expected to fill in the leave form and submit the same to the SSLA office. Attendance will be granted on medical grounds only in extreme cases subject to the expert opinion of Symbiosis Centre for Health Care (SCHC).
On no account will students be allowed to remain absent for any continuous assessment conducted by the school. The student will be entirely responsible for such absence. Faculty will not be responsible for repeating any assessment missed by the student irrespective of the reason. Absence from classes and assessments will be detrimental to the overall performance and final grades of the student.
No student should leave the city without the prior permission (written) of the concerned authority. Students will also have to take prior permission to remain absent from any activity of SSLA.
Students should be punctual and must be in their seats at the commencement of all classes.
Leave on medical grounds
Note: The total number of lectures missed on the grounds mentioned above should not in any case exceed 20%. Grant of permission does not mean that the absence has been condoned for the purposes of computing attendance. However, cases under point 6 / 7 may be treated as exceptions.
Leave Travel Concession
Since Railway rules prescribe that travel concession will be allowed only for designated vacations, such concession forms will not be made available for travel in between official school vacations, whatever be the reason.
Absence from Guest lectures, Seminars, Workshops and Presentations
Attendance for Guest lectures, Seminars, Workshops and Presentations is compulsory.
Identity Cards:
SSLA and SIU urge students to understand the spirit of wearing identity cards:
Any act of indiscipline, insubordination or misbehavior, by any student, will result in severe penalties/punishment:
Anti-Ragging:
Anyone found indulging in ragging in any form within or outside the campus, shall be instantly expelled from the SIU. (Ref: The Maharashtra Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1999)
Library Rules:
The following persons will be eligible for making use of the college Library:
Readers’ suggestions will be appreciated and welcomed. Readers desirous of proposing any title or others types of additions to the materials of the library may do so by filling the details of the ‘Books Suggestion Form’ available with the office.
Note: For the smooth functioning of the Library and for collective convenience, the Head/Librarian/Office holds the power to suspend the use of the Library to the readers found negligent regarding any of these rules or who fails to cooperate with the Library staff.
Important notices and information regarding the library as well as changes, if any, will be notified from time to time on the Notice Boards.
The Student Review is SSLA's student-run magazine that was founded for the purpose of generating debate in the college by bringing out and cementing ideas that simmer in its common areas, classrooms and corridors. By objectively analyzing issues relating to politics, economics, history and international relations, the TSR team is dedicated to informing its audience and inculcating a broad social consciousness.
Writers: Upasana Rangarajan, Upasana Mukherjee, Malavika Rangarajan, Atmadeep Sengupta, Deepro Roy, Shailee Priyadarshi, Mahima Srikanth, Shrita Pathak, Abhimanyu Hazarika, Hannah Ashraf, Yarshna Sharma, Sharanya Subramanian, Ananya
Sub-editors: Abhimanyu Hazarika, Nidhi Ranjalkar, Chetna Anand, Upasana Rangarajan, Anwisha Thakur
Graphics & Cartoons: Deepakshi Datta and Shivangi Murthy
Editors: Ayush Tiwari and Tejas Devamane
thestudentreview.wordpress.com
The SSLA Newsletter is a student driven project that aims to ensure that everyone (including parents, students and corporate partners) are aware of all the things happening at SSLA. It's essence lies in capturing all events that SSLA not only participates in but organises as well so as to give a holistic idea to those who could not be present for any event. If one has any doubts about how college life at SSLA is – the newsletter is the answer to them all!
Structure (Members)
A home is where the heart will belong for a while and in a strange city, a friendly abode is what every student would wish for. Viman Nagar and its periphery is almost an extended campus for SSLA students and neighboring Symbiosis colleges where you’ll see a student in every corner of the area. And it is in this cultural territory of Symbiosis that the hostels are situated.
Living in the vicinity of the campus, in a lively community is a great jumpstart to students' learning experience in SSLA; the girl’s hostel is conveniently located near the college building and comprises of furnished rooms, a mess serving four meals in a day, lounge areas, kitchens and laundry facilities. There is a beauty parlor, among the less obvious things, which saves them both time and money!
The campus organizes various stress busting activities for the students. Apart from recreational indulgences like badminton sessions, table tennis or television, students might also choose to grab a cup of coffee, hot chocolate or appetizers at any time of the day at the miniature Café Coffee Day outlet located inside the hostel.
A recent kind gesture that was an instant hit was homing adorable puppies within the hostel to provide students therapeutic company.
SSLA does not provide a boys hostel, as yet. However, multiple paying guest accommodations and residential apartments for shared rent are available in and around Viman Nagar.
Location:
The girl’s hostels are located in Viman Nagar and Sakore Nagar in Pune.
Procedure:
During the end of December or beginning of January, current residing students are required to fill the hostel allotment form that is released by the authorities. There is a specific date for submission of the forms. On the due date students are required to submit their forms mentioning their preferred room number and who they want to share the rooms with.
The hostel list is released around march, confirming rooms.
Rooms for the symbiosis girls hostel are confirmed on the basis of college attendance, CGP grade, hostel attendance and hostel conduct. If the student is short-listed for the room, they are required to pay the fees by the deadline decided by the authorities.
Hostel Fees for Academic Year 2020-21
Sr. No.
Campus / Hostel
Room Type
Fees Recommended for 2020-21
Hostel Deposit
1
Viman Nagar- A Wing
Daffodil Hostel
Twin Sharing
1,14,000.00
15,000.00
2
Viman Nagar- B Wing
Daisy Hostel
Triple Sharing
96,600.00
3
Viman Nagar- C Wing
Orchid Hostel
1,25,850.00
1,06,200.00
4
Viman Nagar- D Wing
1BHK Flat With 2 in Bed and 2 in Hall
1,30,200.00
5
Viman Nagar- E Wing
6
Viman Nagar New - F Wing
Tulip Hostel
1,12,350.00
7
Viman Nagar - G WIng
1,32,300.00
Mess Fees for Academic Year 2020-21
Campus
Mess Fees Recommended for 2020-21
Viman Nagar
64,500.00
DD / at par cheque to be drawn in favour of “Symbiosis Society”
NEFT Facility Available
DETAILS OF BANK ACCOUNT OF CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION FOR NEFT/RTGS TRANSACTION OF HOSTEL, MESS & BUS FEES
Curfew:
Weekdays and Sundays: 10:00 pm.- Late night rules shall apply after 10 which requires a mail to be sent, to the warden, by your parents.
Saturdays / days before holidays: 11:00 pm.- Late night rules shall apply after this time which requires a mail to be sent to the warden by your parents.
Nightout Rules:
Night out shall be permitted by the Campus Administrator only under following conditions and circumstances:
In case of parents wanting to stay in the guest rooms allocated by the Hostel, the student needs to inform the warden of the days and dates that his/her parents would be visiting. This applies to any guest but identification is required mostly when anyone other than immediate family needs to stay. It’s advisable to inform a week or more before the arrival as the rooms are allotted on first come first serve basis.
The petite Cafe Coffee Day inside the Hostel Campus in Viman Nagar provides the much required coffee and snacks to the girls for entire night and part of the day.
This tuck shop provides tit-bits required by the girls such as food, drinks, stationery, toiletries etc. It opens in the morning and functions till around midnight.
There is regular water and electricity provided in all the rooms provided the girls make use of this facility judiciously.
The hostel promotes activeness among the girls by providing sports facilities such as a half basketball court and badminton courts along with shuttlecocks and badminton racquets. Table tennis tables along with a pool table is also provided for in the hostel common space.
Internet services, both wireless and cable, are provided to the girls residing within the hostel. They are provided with their own respective IDs and passwords to login in through the Captive Portal.
The hostel provides maids which clean up the rooms regularly except on Sundays.
The lawns with the swings and various spaces spread along the B wing and C wing provide areas for the girls to relax and enjoy the weather.
There are multiple television sets provided for in both the B and C wing, which provide entertainment for the girls.
Students are required to pay the mess fee for one year, in advance, at the time of admission to the hostel. If a student is sick, a written application by the student endorsed by the director and medical certificate by the SCHC should be given to the supervisor in order to have food served to the room.
A Mess Committee comprising of the director, warden, campus administrator, faculty and students of various institutes of a campus will be constituted. The mess committee will decide the menu, check food quality from time to time, maintain a record of such inspections and give feedback for improvement of food quality and other aspects of mess and dining.
Only members of the mess are permitted to dine in the mess. Outside food / dabbas are strictly forbidden in the Mess. Members are expected to inform their absence/dining out or night out to the Mess Supervisor well in advance, to avoid wastage of food.
Guests are allowed in the mess only with prior permission of the campus administrator and on payment of the charges applicable.
These timings shall be strictly adhered to by all hostellers.
The campus has a fully equipped gym in addition to other sporting grounds and recreational facilities.
The gym provides the following facilities:
The gym is governed by specific rules which one needs to adhere to in order to register for this facility.
Students availing the gym facility are required to get a health card issues by the Symbiosis Centre for Health Care, located on campus.
* Personal trainers are certified to have a varying degree of knowledge of general fitness involved in exercise prescription and instruction. They provide motivation to students by setting goals and providing guidance throughout their exercise routines. These trainers are accessible to members for training/ fitness/ nutrition/ health advice and consultation. Personal trainers can help devise a customized fitness routine, which categorically includes a nutrition plan to help health aspirants achieve their devised goals. Access to personal trainers generally involves an additional hourly charge.
One of the defining parts of the Symbiosis campus is Symbieat, the canteen. The canteen within the campus, serves a variety of snacks, drinks and meals, both vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian. The range of cuisine is wide and the seating area is spacious. Students can get lunch, dinner and everything in between. The usual Indian culinary favorites are of course supplemented with some extremely popular Chinese dishes. Whether you're looking for a cup of coffee, a simple sandwich, or a complete meal, you don't have to leave the campus. In addition to the standard canteen, you will also be able to find a juice counter and a Georgia coffee shop within Symbieat. You enter the most colourful place in college and are greeted by the friendliest people behind the counter which makes spending time in the canteen even more enjoyable. It’s a hub of gossip and chilling with your friends while eating food between classes. The place strives to be healthy and avoids junk food as much as possible.
The Symbiosis Society is committed to providing healthcare facilities and medical aid. Each Symbiosis Campus is equipped with a functioning health center. In case of emergencies, medical and if required, financial support is available for each student. At least one doctor is present on campus 24x7. Additionally, each student is provided with medical insurance. For more details on the medical insurance provided, click on the link given below.
http://www.schcpune.org/schcnewsite/insurance.html
Here at SSLA, we take the health of our students very seriously. Apart from catering to physical health with a state-of-the-art, in-house healthcare centre, we also give a lot of importance to our student’s mental health. It is not a secret that sometimes the work that comes with being a student can take a toll on one’s mental health. To ensure that students at SSLA are able to make the most out of the time they have in college, the Symbiosis Centre for Health Care has a counsellor available on request. However, we are currently working on getting an in-house counsellor to make things for our students easier. Apart from counsellors, the student council’s Grievance officer as well as our faculty are always willing and open to students talking to them about the hardships and difficulties they might be facing.
Pune is a hub of entertainment with innumerable things that can be written down on the bucket lists. Whether it's catching a gig at the Classic Rock Coffee Co., attending the last set at the NH7 Weekender festival, taking up a trek in the vicinity, strolling around the lazy lanes of the old town or taking a ride down to Lonavala to catch the sunrise, there is no drought in the number of things that one can do while living in this eventful city.
Closer to home, Viman Nagar is always bursting with activity. Phoenix Marketcity, at a comfortable walking distance from the Symbiosis campus, has everything you’ll ever need. Grab a tub of fresh ice-cream from the Naturals store or chill at any of the scores of cozy cafes in the neighborhood.
To gain a more authentic experience towards Pune in India’s precolonial times, the old Pune, encompassing Shaniwar wada, Vishrambaug wada, and various other Peths carry the capacity to recreate the heritage, which the country has owned and maintained.
The area where SSLA is located is home to many artsy, like-minded people who will make your life more full of hues and fun. There are endless places to eat at, to suit all pockets. Head over to Koregaon Park for some vibrant cafes and theme restaurants, hit the Hard Rock Cafe for some good music and food, walk in the green lanes of Kalyani Nagar and just fulfill your inner traveller desires through this city. It won’t take much time for Pune to settle in your heart.
If you are a foodie then you’re in luck, for the SSLA campus is either situated in, or not to far from an area that is overcome with scores of restaurants and cafes that are a delight to devour food at.
With a rich and unconventional café culture, Vimannagar, with places such as the Korean Café - Café Peterdonuts or Café Where Else - home to music and pet lovers, Viman Nagar is the place to be!
Vimannagar with the areas surrounding it – be it Kalyani Nagar, with its vegetarian and vegan eateries or Koregaon Park with its North Indian, Asian and European cuisines, has always invited and retained gourmets of different kinds. Hence, the city is also a place that carries the ability to break the monotony of hostel food.
So get your weapons (spoon, fork, knife, chopsticks or whatever one eats with) ready and your stomach eager, Pune will not disappoint you when it comes to food.
Bon appetit!
SSLA has tie-ups with multiple associations and has regular seminars and workshops. There are book launches and signing sessions by the British Council, slam poetry workshops by the Pune Slam Poetry Association and many such activities that stimulate intelligence. There are institutions like the Goethe-Institute and Instituto Hispania in the city, which allow students to learn new languages. The Pune International Film Festival which takes place during the month of January every year helps the exchange of ideas, cultures, arts, debates etc. through the screening of a plethora of films and post screening discussions.
Libraries such as the Jayakar library in the Pune University campus, which is one of the largest in Maharashtra, and libraries set up during the period of colonization, like the Cowasjee Dinshaw library, gives aspiring historians a good insight to the past.
The city has a unique culture in the field of museology, with museums and a historical gallery such as the Aga Khan palace, located close to the campus. To receive a more regional heritage experience, the Peshwa Museum located in Parvati Hills, which depicts the times of the Peshawari very well.
There’s only the need to pick up your travelling bag and have Google maps on your phone along with updates about the events in the city and you’ll be set to go and harbour your intellect to be sharper as well knowledge to be vaster.
Pune, being the cultural capital of Maharashtra, is famous for its love of music, art, dance and theater. Numerous events, workshops, film festivals and exhibitions dot the cultural calendar of the city.
Students at SSLA itself have in the past, interned with organizations like the Gyan Adab center, which focuses on celebrating different types and genres of literature and poetry, in various languages. The organization frequently organizes dramas, musical events, ghazals and poetry festivals throughout the year. Thus, for people interested in poetry, regional music and performing arts, all you need to do is step out of your rooms and the city is waiting to enthrall you!
Events such as the Pune Biennale, storytelling circles, drum circles and poetry workshops are sure to keep you engaged! Head over to Pagdandi books cafe to catch their special literary sessions and workshops every weekend!
With festivals like the Ganesh festival, especially at the grand and popular Dagdusheth temple, The Pune festival that takes place in the month of September every year, and the Savai Gandharva music festival, you are sure to find many opportunities to soak in the culture of Pune.
But on one hand, where the city is so extremely rich with regional and local cultures and elements of history, it also welcomes transregional and transnational arts through various national and international performing arts concerts, such as live concerts by Hindi playback singers, the NH7 weekender, Dance concerts by the Shiamak Davar dance group etc.
This city hands over to you the kind of space, that becomes a home to people of tastes, interests and likings from a wide and diverse spectrum.
For the big spenders and the shopaholics, Pune truly is the place to be. Whether you are in search of high end branded stores like GAP, H&M or Sephora or for flea markets, Pune does not disappoint. With it’s wide range of malls, shopping centres and even old style flea markets, the variety for prospective buyers and shoppers is virtually endless. The only difficult time a shopaholic will have in Pune is deciding where to do their shopping and how much to buy!
The conveniently located Phoenix Market City and Pune’s largest mall, Amanora Town Centre are just some of Pune’s multiple shopping complexes, each housing food courts, entertainment zones, cinemas and a multitude of stores covering every product within every price range.
Local markets like Junna Bazaar, FC Road and MG Road, ideal for street shopping, have a variety of shops which do not leave the buyer short for choices by any chance. The options for buyers and shoppers in the city are almost limitless, and the prospect of so many shopping havens is absolutely mouthwatering.
So what are you waiting for? Get out and explore the wonderful city before it’s too late!
The Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts is a collection of individuals who aim to look forward into the bright future with the past in their embrace. We cherish the wonderful traditions and the diversity of culture that collects on our third floor everyday to co-construct this place and call it SSLA. The Traditional Day becomes an integral part of this endeavour. It is a beautiful concept that aims to celebrate each and every culture. While it may be limited to the third floor, the memories that the students make reach wherever they go. The theme for Traditional Day ‘23 was Carnival. The Events Team which organised the Traditional Day, felt everyone should have the opportunity to bring out their inner child and go on a nostalgic journey. This spirit was reflected in many activities that the students and faculty undertook together in the common area. They came dressed in beautiful traditional dresses, played musical chairs and sang to the tunes of the karaoke. Lemonade stalls, chaat counters and many other stalls put up by the student body doubled the fun. The atmosphere of the college was filled with joy, frolic and colours. Everyone celebrated the spirit of Carnival while bringing their traditions to the campus.
A Resume Writing/Interview Handling workshop - conducted by Ms. Joyti Rishi.
A Resume Writing/Interview Handling workshop was conducted for 35 students by Ms. Jyoti Rishi, wherein she guided them through the process of resume writing and the skill set required to ace an interview. The workshop included providing the students with guidelines and structure to writing a successful résumé along-with building stronger interview skills. The students were given individual feedback on the resumes they worked on in addition to an aptitude test.
A Career Development and Leadership workshop - conducted by Prof. Indira Parikh.
The workshop was conducted for 28 students by Prof Indira Parikh is known for her inspirational leadership and for her exemplary contribution as a teacher of management studies for over 30 years. She guided students through understanding the industry and how one can foster an attitude to success as well as grow a strong skillset.
A Resume Writing/Interview Skills workshop - conducted by Mr. Aseem Sidhu.
A Resume Writing/Interview Skills workshop was conducted for 35 students, wherein Mr. Aseem Sindhu guided them through the process of resume writing and the skill set required to ace an interview. Mr. Aseem Sidhu is an entrepreneur with experience in ranging from operations, PnL management and market/product development, sectorial expertise spread across retail, manufacturing, and education. The workshop included the providing the students with guidelines and structure to writing a successful résumé along-with building stronger interview skills. The students were given individual feedback on the resumes they worked on in addition to an aptitude test.
A Career Development and Leadership workshop - conducted by Mr. Surjit Das
The workshop was conducted for 28 students by Mr. Surjit Das who is a well-known corporate trainer. He guided students through understanding the industry and how one can foster an attitude to success as well as grow a strong skillset.
A Linux Workshop - conducted by Mr. Shehrevar Davierwala.
A workshop on Linux Operating System was conducted by Mr. Shehrevar Davierwala during which the participants learnt about the uses of the system, building one’s own lad on a virtual box, the essentials of the Linux system including the basic commands and GUI interface in addition to practical training in connector crimping under the guidance of the workshop instructor. The workshop was conducted at the SSLA Computer Lab for 5 students.
A History of Money, Crypto Currencies and Bit coin workshop conducted by Mr. Sanjay Hora.
A workshop on Money, Crypto Currencies and Bit Coin was conducted in the SSLA Computer Lab for 50 students wherein the topics discussed included the history of money, centralized and decentralized control and its impact, inflation and introduction to crypto economies, bit coins as well as the current states of the crypto currencies.
A Mobile E-Learning App and Trends in E-Learning lecture conducted - by Dr. Joachim Griesbaum.
The lecture was conducted for 12 students by Dr. Joachim Griesbaum, from the University of Hildesheim, Germany. In this lecture, spanning two hours, Dr. Griesbaum engaged the students in a discussion about mobile e-learning app economy, trends in e- learning and the impacts of social mobile technologies on information behavior, formal learning and the educational market.
A Career Counselling Session with Mr. Aseem Siddhu
A Resume Writing/Interview Skills workshop was conducted for the 4th year students of Batch 2019, wherein Mr. Aseem Sindhu guided them through the process of resume writing and the skill set required to ace an interview.
Mr Aseem Siddhu is an entrepreneur with experience in ranging from operations, PnL management and market/product development, sectorial expertise spread across retail, manufacturing, and education. The workshop, conducted on 17th January 2019, included the providing the students with guidelines and structure to writing a successful résumé along-with building stronger interview skills. The students were given individual feedback on the resumes they worked on in addition to an aptitude test.
A Workshop on Visualizing Data Using Python - conducted by Dr. Sumithra Surendralal.
Academic writing in several disciplines has improved when complex data that complements textual material is presented in a visual format. The right visualizations allow us to extract and convey the most relevant details about the dataset. This is especially significant in the case of large datasets where the sheer amount of information available often obscures crucial content.
However, in order to benefit from their use, it is important to choose the most appropriate kinds of visualizations. Some of these visualizations may include charts and graphs, overlays on geographical maps or biological images, or infographics that bring together visuals and statistics with some kind of narrative - to list just a few possibilities. In this 4-hour hands-on workshop which was conducted on 18th July 2018, the participants learnt the basics of data visualization in Python by working through several pre-designed tasks, guided by the workshop instructor Dr. Sumithra Surendralal.
A Workshop on Linux Operating System - conducted by Mr. Shehrevar Davierwala.
A workshop on Linux Operating System was conducted on 17th August, 2018, conducted by Mr. Shehrevar Davierwala during which the participants learnt about the uses of the system, building one’s own lad on a virtual box, the essentials of the Linux system including the basic commands and GUI interface in addition to practical training in connector crimping under the guidance of the workshop instructor.
Resume and SOP Writing Workshop – conducted by Dr. Pooja Sancheti.
The Career Cell conducted a Resume and SOP writing workshop on 19th February, 2020, with the aim of giving students some insight regarding their internship and job applications and also on writing a successful Statement of Purpose (SOP) when applying for Higher Studies. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Pooja Sancheti, who attained her PhD in English Literature from the English and Foreign Languages University.
The workshop began with introductory remarks about what CV writing entailed. Further, students were asked as to what they deemed as necessary details for a good CV. It was highlighted how a structure is crucial to a good Curriculum Vitae. If information is structured well, it is easier to gauge the potential of the candidate concerned. Common errors in CV writing were discussed. Dr. Pooja asserted that putting miscellaneous details in a CV usually defeated the purpose of CVs to begin with.
The workshop went on to examine the difference between traditional CVs and Digital ones and how design is crucial to making it look appealing. It allows one to highlight important information, and in more ways than one, it projects the aptitude of the candidate.
Post break, the focus of the workshop shifted to SOP Writing. Dr. Pooja began the discussion by asking students not only how they define SOPs but also as to why it's necessary.
Structure is crucial to SOPs as well which was followed by a discussion om sample SOPs that laid emphasis on common errors to avoid and what the strengths of good SOPs are. The students were shown these samples and were also asked to identify errors, if they could find any.
Purpose being the operant, it is crucial to use professional and appropriate language that helps the recruiters/employers gauge the crux of the matter, that the SOP or any other communication, intends to highlight.
Reference Management Software – Mendeley conducted by Hansika Kappor.
The workshop was conducted by Hanshika Kapoor for 12 participants on 15th July. The participants were made to install a software – Mendeley
(https://www.mendeley.com/download-desktop/) - and the workshop instructor demonstrated the research management software. The use of the MS Word plugin for citations and references was also taught.
Workshop on Statistical Analysis using Software – conducted by Anirudh Tagat.
The workshop, conducted on 16th July for 8 participants, required for them to complete the readings sent before the workshop began. Mr. Anirudh Tagat guided the participants through statistical analysis using softwares such as MS Excel and JASP. The workshop also included hands-on learning of statistical software and navigating the GUI.
Training Session on 3D Printing.
SSLA purchased a 3D printer in 2018 along with other equipment relevant to Makerspaces and Maker Culture. In order to develop a vibrant Makerspace at SSLA, open for use to the whole community, on 9th October, Mr. Atul Yadav (Heramb MakerLab, Pune) held an introductory training session for 20 students where they were guided through the process of 3D printing.
Session on Yoga and Mindfulness.
Two online sessions on Yoga and Mindfulness were organised by Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts, on 29 March, 2020. The lockdown as a result of the Covid-19 crisis is a stressful time. Many students were feeling the stress of physical restrictions as well as the mental impact of the isolation. Abhaya Balaji, one of the visiting faculty members at SSLA, kindly offered to conduct online introductory sessions on Yoga and Mindfulness to share some coping mechanisms for these difficult times. Two 45-minute sessions were conducted online.
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