Prof. Dr. Atima Sharma Dwivedi addresses educators from across the country on `Overcoming Immunity to Change’ at the UGC's Faculty Induction Program

Jalandhar, July 1, 2026: Prof. Dr. Atima Sharma Dwivedi, Director of Kanya Maha Vidyalaya (Autonomous) recently contributed as a distinguished Resource Person for the prestigious One-Month Online Faculty Induction Programme, also known as Guru Dakshta. 
This nationwide professional development initiative was organized under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and conducted by the UGC-MMTTC (GAD-MMTTC) at Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, University of Delhi. The comprehensive training initiative drew educators from across the country to enhance academic standards. 
During the program, Prof. Dr. Atima Sharma Dwivedi delivered a highly impactful session titled “Overcoming Immunity to Change: The Hidden Dynamics for Growth in Higher Education".                       
In her address, she strongly emphasised the vital importance of change, adaptability and continuous professional development within higher education. The session provided participants with valuable, actionable insights into identifying and overcoming deep-seated resistance to institutional change, which is often a hidden barrier to academic evolution. Furthermore, the session focused heavily on enhancing individual professional growth and cultivating a progressive environment tailored for innovation and excellence. 
Prof. Dr. Atima Sharma Dwivedi, renowned for her extensive research on higher education and women leadership, shared insights from her visits and talks across India and abroad, especially her role as a resource person for Harvard University, USA. Her global perspective and research findings have contributed significantly to the discourse on women's leadership development, reinforcing the necessity for international collaboration and knowledge exchange.The address concluded with a call to action for all educators and institutions to actively engage in finding new paradigms of higher education. 
Prof. Dwivedi reaffirmed her commitment to this cause and expressed optimism where education plays a pivotal role in shaping a prosperous and equitable society. By exploring these hidden dynamics, the Faculty Development Programme successfully equipped attending educators with the strategies necessary to drive positive institutional transformation. It is pertinent to mention that academicians of reputed colleges & universities from all over India attended this program.