Industrialists and scholars to help IIT Gandhinagar strategize

Some of the best industrialists and scholars are set to meet for the IIT GN’s second academic advisory Council that is set to take place on 17th December 2012. This advisory council would be followed by a conclave which scheduled on the following day that is 18th November. The Academic Advisory Council is set  discuss various agenda items relating to academic matters including— establishing core values and culture of the institute, ramping up research output, societal issues and research excellence, mentoring support for young faculty and diverse types of faculty and leadership personnel. The leadership Conclave that is set for 18 December will discuss topics relating to leadership and governance such as— national leadership in the next five years in selected areas, disciplines offering great opportunities, bold initiatives using donor funds, possible trajectories for IITGN faculty members and staff development.