ACADEMIC STAFF COLLEGE (ASC) / HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (HRDC)
⭐ ACADEMIC STAFF COLLEGE (ASC) / HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (HRDC) 1. Introduction The Academic Staff College (ASC) was established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1987 to improve the quality of teachers in higher education . Renamed in 2015: ASC → Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) Purpose: ➡️ Provide systematic orientation and professional development to college and university teachers. ⭐ 2. Historical Background 1985 – NPE Draft & Chattopadhyay Committee The committee recommended continuous professional development of college teachers. Suggested a structured program for training & updating skills. 1987 – Establishment of ASCs by UGC UGC set up 51 Academic Staff Colleges across universities. Objective: ensure quality higher education by developing competent teachers. 1994–2015 – Expansion Number expanded to 66 ASCs . Conducted: Orientation Programmes (OP) Refresher Courses (RC) Short-term Courses Faculty de...