Introduction:
The two day summit titled “AIMS Empowering Women in Academic Leadership Summit: Innovations in Leadership Development”, aims to explore innovative strategies, tools, and techniques for promoting and enhancing the leadership capabilities of women in academic settings. By showcasing pioneering initiatives and facilitating knowledge exchange, this conference seeks to advance the representation and impact of women leaders in academia.
We believe that “Empowering Women in Academic Leadership: Innovations in Leadership Development” will serve as a catalyst for driving positive change and fostering a culture of inclusive leadership in academic institutions. We invite scholars, practitioners, and advocates from around the world to join us in this important conversation and contribute to advancing women’s leadership in academia.
On a global scale, higher education needs to close gender gaps by promoting more women leaders, who will play a crucial role in achieving key Sustainable Development Goals, particularly:
Conference Objectives:
Conference Themes and Tracks:
Conference ” AIMS Empowering Women in Academic Leadership: Innovations in Leadership Development ” explores the growing scenario of leadership development tailored specifically for women in academic settings. This theme explores groundbreaking strategies, methodologies, and resources aimed at nurturing and enhancing the leadership capabilities of women in academia.
Overall, the Conference “Empowering Women in Academic Leadership: Innovations in Leadership Development” aims to showcase the Innovations in Leadership Development , explore the Tools and Techniques that empower women to thrive as leaders in academic institutions, driving positive change and nurturing inclusive, impartial, and vibrant academic communities.
Conference Format:
The conference will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, paper presentations, and networking sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, share their experiences and insights, and gain practical knowledge and skills to advance their leadership journey in academia.
Conference Proceedings and selected papers shall be published in a special issue of AIMS Journal .
Target Audience:
The conference is designed for women leaders, Deans and Directors , Heads of Departments, educators, researchers, administrators, policymakers, and other stakeholders in academia who are committed to promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusive leadership practices.
The Organisers : About AIMS
Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) is a professional, non-profit networking body of Indian B-Schools and, with over 850 top institutions as its members, it is one of the largest networking organizations of the world. To function as the true representative body of Management Education in India, for safeguarding the interests of the sector and contributing to quality improvement on a continuing basis. One of the core objectives of AIMS is its policy advocacy role in safeguarding the interests of business schools in India.
Host Institution : About SCMS Cochin
SCMS Group of Educational Institutions is a leading institution in higher education, especially in Management, Engineering, and Technology. Inspired by its founder Dr. G.P.C Nayar’s mission of Holistic Quality Education for Moulding Socially Responsible Citizens, SCMS has a tradition of almost 5 decades of sustained and focused pursuit of its objectives. There are about a dozen Institutions under its fold in diverse disciplines like Management, Engineering, Biotechnology, Commerce and Humanities, Architecture, Computer Applications, Water, Transport, Polytechnics, and the like, operating from different locations in Kochi (Cochin) , Kerala, India. This Conference is steered by SCMS Cochin School of Business, which is one of India’s leading business schools, consistently ranked among the top 50 in the country, offering FPM and PGDM program accredited by NBA and ACBSP since last 3 decades.
Organising Committee :
Chief Patron
Mr Sudhir Sharma, President AIMS ,Chairman, Master School of Management,
Chairperson
Dr Apoorva Palkar , Founding Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra State Skills University (MSSU) , Past President AIMS
Conference Advisor
Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, WeSchool , Mumbai, Past President AIMS
Dr Ramaswamy Nandagopal, Immediate Past President AIMS
Conference Convener
Dr. Indu Nair , AIMS Executive Board Member & Group Director , SCMS Cochin School of Business
| Timings | Programme | |
| 09.30- 10.30 AM | REGISTRATION / WELCOME TEA | |
| 10.30 AM- 11.45 AM | Inaugural Session | |
| 10.30AM | Lighting the Lamp with Prayer | |
| 10.35 AM | Welcome Address | Dr. Radha Thevannoor, Group Director, SCMS COCHIN School of Business |
| 10.40 AM | Summit Introduction Address | Mr. Sudhir Sharma, AIMS President |
| 10.45 AM | Address by Program Chair | Dr Apoorva Palkar, Founding Vice Chancellor of Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University (MSSU) Mumbai |
| 10.55 AM | Key Note Address 1 | Dr. Indira J. Parikh , President , Antardisha, Former Founder President of FLAME University, Former Dean of IIM-Ahmedabad |
| 11.10 AM | Key Note Address 2 | Dr. Meena Chintamaneni, Pro-Vice Chancellor, NMIMS university |
| 11.20 AM | Special Address | Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, WeSchool , Mumbai |
| 11.35 AM | Inaugural Address | Dr. Jancy James, former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University and founder Vice Chancellor of Central University of Kerala |
| 11.45 AM | Vote of Thanks | Dr Indu Nair , AIMS Executive Board Member & Group Director , SCMS Group |
| 11.45 AM GROUP PHOTOGRAPH | ||
| 11.45 AM -11.55 PM : NETWORKING TEA | ||
| 12.00 – 1.15 PM | Session I: Gender Equity and inclusivity in Higher Education – Panel Discussion | Moderated by Prof. Dr Narayani R, Director NMIMS · Dr. Meena Chintamaneni, Pro-Vice Chancellor, NMIMS university · Dr. Indira J. Parikh , President , Antardisha, Former Founder President of FLAME University, Former Dean of IIM-Ahmedabad |
| 1.30 PM – 2.15 PM : LUNCH | ||
| 2.15 PM – 3.00 PM | Session II: AIMS perspective on women leadership – Panel Discussion | Moderated by Dr . Nandagopal , Past President AIMS · Dr. Apoorva Palkar , Founding Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra State Skills University (MSSU) Mumbai, AIMS Past President · Dr Neelu Rohmetra , Professor, The Business School & Dean Research Studies, University of Jammu , Former (Founding) Director, IIM Sirmaur, Past Executive Board Member , AIMS · Dr Amishi Arora, Director, CIBMRD Nagpur AIMS Member |
| 3.00 PM – 4.15 PM | Session III : Emerging Leadership Models for Women in Academia: Business School Leaders Perspective – Panel Discussion | Moderated by Dr . Nagraj Shenoy, Director, SCMS Cochin · Prof. Dr Narayani R, Director, NMIMS, Bangalore · Dr. T. Bina, Principal , Happy Valley School , Coimbatore · Dr Amishi Arora, Director , Director , CIBMRD Nagpur |
| 4.15 PM – 4.45 PM : TEA BREAK | ||
| 5.00 PM – Proceed for Sunset Cruise and Networking Dinner | ||
| Day 2: October 24, 2024 . Thursday Venue : Seminar Hall , SCMS Cochin | ||
| Timings | Programme | |
| 10.00 – 11.15 AM | Session IV : Presentations | · Case Studies and Success Stories of Women Leaders in Academic Institutions : Professor (Dr.) Neelu Rohmetra , Professor, The Business School & Dean Research Studies, University of Jammu, Former (Founding) Director, Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur (IIM Sirmaur) · Intersectionality and Inclusive Leadership Practices, Dr. Lishin M. Joshy, Associate Professor, SCMS Cochin School of Business |
| 11.15 AM–11.30 AM TEA BREAK | ||
| 11.30 NOON – 1 PM | Session V : Panel Discussion | Skilling Women to Create Leaders : an Industry Perspective Moderated by Dr . Dulari S S, Professor & HOD, MBA, SCMS School of Technology and Management · Annu Mathew , Talent Acquisition Leader for APAC @ GE Healthcare, Bangalore · Anisha Cherian, Director, Chemmanur Academy & Systems Pvt Ltd , Kochi · Deepa Murali, AVP-CSR , UNICO Housing Finance, Chennai |
| 1.00 PM–2.00 PM LUNCH | ||
| 2.00 PM – 3.00 PM | Session V : Presentations | · Resilience, Well-being, and Work-Life Balance for Women Leaders – Dr. Ranjana Varghese, Dean External Programs , Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, Kochi · Innovative Training Methodologies and Experiential Learning Techniques – Dr. Deepa Pillai, Associate Professor, SCMS School of Technology and Management |
| 3.00 PM–4.15 PM | VALEDICTORY SESSION | · Lighting of Lamp with Prayer · Welcome Address – Dr. Radha Thevannoor, Group Director and Registrar, SCMS Group · Special Address – AIMS President Mr. Sudhir Sharma · Summit Roundup · Address by Chief Guest – G Poonguzhali IPS, AIG & Nodal Officer, CMO Portal Petition · Vote of Thanks – Dr Indu Nair , AIMS Executive Board Member & Group Director , SCMS Group |
| 4.15 PM–5.15 PM – GROUP PHOTOGRAPH and High Tea | ||
