1. Uka Tarsadia University, Maliba Campus Inaugural SessionFacilitated by Faculty Version Varadarajan Kannan Dec 1 st 2012 - March 16 th 2013

2. Welcome and Introduction by Dr. Prashant Joshi Speech by Shri.KiritBhai Patel, Secretary BPKM Speech by Dr. Dinesh Shah, Provost, UTU Dr. Joshi to Introduce Shri. Varadarajan Kannan, the facilitator for the program Today, * we will explore the course objectives.. * Some house keeping, * a self discovery exercise.. * If time permits watch a video SD course is in vogue Ours is unique Taking this course seriously

3. Story of the father and the puzzle

4. * Self Development * Context of spirituality * Practical approach

5. To offer the students of this country an aspirational set of values to live by; to help them achieve a balanced life focused on a spiritual goal and an ethical material life; and to contribute to nation building.

6. * Self Discovery * Self is the biggest mystery with greatest potential * Take Interest in yourself * Aids to self discovery * Interaction, Participation and Learning together * Listening to Speeches * Reading some suggested materials * Keep a diary * Write your observation, Review, Measure and Gain confidence * Prepare and Participate * Less Academic - More practical and exploratory * Look for key words and key concepts * Adopt practical tips and experiment on yourself

7. * It is a private document – a page, chapter and a book of life * Progressive record of self development * Record authentic events, thoughts, feelings and emotions * Candid and open record – nothing hidden * Slowly accept oneself without any shame or guilt * Take corrective action * Inculcate positive attitude, self confidence, contentment and an ever present aspiration to excel

8. Varadarajan KannanMain Facilitator96620 35439 Vinay MadrasiTechnical98241 10248 Mahesh PatelOn Going Support98987 94794 Surendra AgarwalOn Going Support98251 17274

9. GroupDepartmentCo-ordinators 1Bio TechShyama Mehta 2Bio Tech & ChemistryDharmesh Mahajan 3Commerce & ManagementMukesh Patel 4Computer ApplicationVikas Patel 5 Computer Application (BCA-Honors)Omprakash Chandrakar 6EngineeringTrunal Patel 7EngineeringVinay Bhavsar 8EngineeringKirti Patel 9ManagementManish Pathak 10NursingSiddaram Satare 11PharmacyAkshay Koli 12Sports & PharmacyJitendra Gadaria MainCHIEF COORDINATORPRASHANT JOSHI

10.  Main Coordinator Dr. Prashant Joshi  298 Participants including 12 class coordinators  List is divided amoungst the coordinators  Distribution of Information about the class  Improving participation  Group activities – Leadership is needed  Off class room activities  Emails and Phone numbers have been given  City information will be useful and needed

11. * List emailed to Coordinators * Remember your group ID * Certain exercises will involve group thinking, preparation and presentation

12. * Keep a positive approach * Trust and mutual respect * No Prejudice or Judgment * No criticism or interruptions * Be mindful of time * Listen, Give and Take turns

13. Random Introduction of Participants 5-8 Volunteer participants Introduce yourselves Speak Clearly – Name, Discipline, Designation May speak about anything you have done for Self Development What do you expect from this course?

14. Physical, Body, Gross, External, Material Mental, Intellectual, Analytical, Habitual - Attitudes, Aptitudes Spiritual and Emotional, Moral, Philosophical, Psychological, Internal Inter connectivity

15. Key Question for you to reflect

16. AN EXCERCISE Who am I? Close your eyes and speak out – 5 minutes Write down in your diary your observation and inference

17.  Need Three volunteers  Share your findings

19. Defining Self Development Group Exercise Role of Spirituality Role of a systematic practice Raise your hands Mic will be brought to you We will post it next

21. What is Real Self Development is a process of inner to outer. So the importance of contemplation, introspection and meditation – observe, listen, wonder, learn, behave and become. Outer to inner is by way of education and inspiration.

22. Play a video on Who am I? http://www.ted.com/talks/jill_ bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke _of_insight.html

24. SELF IDEAL GOAL ATTITUDES EFFORTS SKILLS KNOWLEDGE VALUES BELIEFS CULTURE SOCIETY Self DevelopmentSelf FulfillmentSelf Realization Having a Goal that is consistent with the real Self Gaining knowledge based on experience Practicing to become perfect

25. * Measure your progress * Measure the progress of the group / Campus * Need a coordinator to track the impact on the Campus * Need to define metrics * Chart activities for the Self (Diaries) and the student bodies both inside the campus and in the community (Metrics) * Measure over a period of time

26. * Take time for yourself * Think of Introspection and Meditation * Spend 10 minutes twice daily – in quiet - same place and same time * Books to read this week * Jonathon Livingston Seagull * The Prophet * Next week we will explore values * Watch for some reading material via email * Groups to prepare to present from the article