In July, Learning and Development (L&D) organised training programmes that provided avenues for JGU employees to upgrade their technical know-how; improve administrative and operational practices; increase workplace safety; and develop preparedness for healthcare emergencies. Employees from administrative departments, campus operations, facilities management and the Health Centre took part in the programmes.

At the Excel for Workplace, an open for all learning programme to make everyday data-related tasks simpler and more efficient, participants learned how to use Microsoft Excel to manage data, create reports, and increase productivity.

The Facilities Management Soft Services Programme improved operational learning. The sessions focused on service quality, professional conduct, customer orientation, workplace discipline and operational standards. Participants discussed the importance of consistent and responsive support services for a positive and well-managed campus environment.

The Fire Safety Awareness Programme explained fire prevention methods, evacuation procedures, emergency response actions and correct use of fire safety equipment. The Emergency Trauma Management programme provided healthcare professionals at the JGU Health Centre the opportunity to refresh core skills in trauma assessment, stabilisation of the patient, emergency response and coordinated clinical care.

Employees also had opportunities for professional development outside the institution. The programmes — such as Administrative Excellence in Practice: A Hands-on Programme for Modern HEIs at IIM Jammu and the Pregnancy Study Group in Diabetes Conference in Goa — exposed the participants to the current practices in higher education administration, documentation, communication, coordination and service delivery and recent advances in diabetes management during pregnancy, evidence-based clinical practice and maternal healthcare.