Commitment to Meaningful Education

Commitment to meaningful education

2022

SDG 17: Annual Status Report 2022

Education for SDGs commitment to meaningful education

Shoolini University recognizes its commitments towards quality education and is deeply committed to providing meaningful education that aligns with various SDGs. To achieve this objective, the university has implemented a choice-based credit system and mandatory open electives for undergraduate students. The primary objective of these initiatives is to foster a deep understanding of sustainability issues among the students and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to a more sustainable future. Additionally, Shoolini University goes beyond the traditional classroom setting by organising several workshops, and extracurricular activities focused specifically on sustainability and the SDGs. These activities provide students with practical experiences and hands-on learning opportunities.

The initiatives undertaken by Shoolini University to fulfil its commitment to Education for the SDGs are outlined below:

I Integration of SDGs into the Curriculum:

Link: List of Open Elective Courses Addressing SDGs.xlsx

Shoolini University has implemented a choice-based credit system and mandatory open electives for all undergraduate students, allowing them to choose courses that align with the SDGs and promote sustainable development.
The university has designed open elective courses specifically focused on one or more SDGs, ensuring that students receive education that directly addresses the global sustainability agenda.

Research Focus on Sustainable Development:

Link: Shoolini Research Policy.pdf

Shoolini University incorporates a strong research component across its programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, to address sustainable development challenges through rigorous research.
The university's research policy places a significant emphasis on sustainable development in the Himalayan Region, encouraging researchers to focus on finding sustainable solutions specific to this region.
Researchers at Shoolini University undertake research projects that align with the SDGs, ensuring that their work contributes to the broader goals of sustainable development.

Sensitization through University -wide Programs

Link Social project Report 2022-23.docx

Shoolini University actively encourages students to engage in SDG-related activities and initiatives, providing them with opportunities to make a positive impact on sustainable development.
The university motivates students to become future leaders in the field of sustainable development by nurturing their leadership skills and fostering a sense of responsibility towards sustainable practices.
Social projects integrated into the curriculum of the Faculty of Management Sciences and Liberal Arts allow students to work on real-world social problems related to the SDGs, fostering practical application of their knowledge and skills.

Student Engagement and Leadership Development (Social projects):

Link https://shooliniuniversity.com/sprint-workshop

Shoolini University has implemented the SPRINT program, which offers credit-based education on various issues, including the SDGs, sensitizing students to global challenges and promoting a deeper understanding of sustainability.
Through the SPRINT program, the university aims to enhance students' understanding of the SDGs and their role in achieving sustainable development, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to the global sustainability agenda.

2021

The role of universities is vital to achieving the SDGs because of their focus and impact. Shoolini University is committed to meaningful education around various SDGs and is actively engaged in education, research, and community participation, which are all crucial to the transformation of individuals and society toward a more sustainable future. The University collaborates with local and global organizations on sustainability initiatives to raise awareness of the SDGs. By engaging directly with social entrepreneurs, employers, and industry, Shoolini University aims to provide practical solutions for sustainable development. Shoolini University aspires to be a role model for other universities in the adoption of sustainable development pedagogies and curricula. We are amongst the first few universities in India to implement a choice-based credit system and have made open electives mandatory for all the UG students across the university (list of open-electives attached). These open elective courses are generic in nature and are basically designed around one or more of the SDGs. In addition, many programmes being offered at Shoolini University (UG, PG, and Doctoral) have a very strong research component in them, and the research policy of the university also focuses on the sustainable development of the Himalayan Region (Research Policy Attached). When assigning research projects to students, we emphasise that the research problem must be in line with our research policy in order to work on the sustainable development of the Himalayan Region. Shoolini University encourages its students to engage in a variety of SDG-related activities and motivates its students to become future leaders in the quest to achieve sustainable development goals (Social Projects Report Attached). In order to sensitise the students, Shoolini university have included social projects as part of curriculum of Faculty of Management Sciences and Liberal Arts. As part of social projects, the social problems pertaining to SDGs are assigned to the students. In addition, we also have a university wide credit programme called SPRINT where we sensitise students on various issues including SDGs (SRRINT booklet attached). "Parivartan" is an educational initiative run by the students of Shoolini University through which our students teach the children of daily wage employees.

2021

Social Projects Initiative and its Activities Jan to Jul 2021	View
Social Projects Initiative and its Activities Aug to Dec 2021	View
SPRINT Training Programme Booklet	View
Research Policy	View