Workshop on Human Values
Date: 13 April 2023
Scholarly debate on human values and character development has been there since the days of Aristotle [Nichomacean Ethics] and Socrates [Meno]. It is through education that young people are prepared for this social inheritance of human values. The duty of preparing well-rounded individuals was a task that was jointly taken up by parents and schools/colleges (and other educational institutions like the Gurukuls, ashrams, etc.), but things have changed drastically in the past few decades. It may be losing its charm.

The Department of Professional Accounting and Finance organized a workshop for the I year B. Com P5 student and commemorated Human Values Day. The workshop was headed by Dr. Nidhi Raj Gupta & Dr. Riya Singh, faculty coordinator for Human Values.

A workshop was conducted, comprising various activities such as offering appreciation cards to celebrate the bond among the peers. Also, a game related to teamwork was played to showcase the importance of teamwork and coordination as vital values and skills to possess in this day and age.

The workshop was a remarkable session for the students as it inculcated a sense of appreciation and gratitude. Observing this day reminds us that our actions and decisions have a profound impact on others, and encourages us to strive for a better future for all.

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Visit to Tritava Ashram, Thanisandra, Bangalore
Date: 14 April 2023
The Department of Professional Accounting and Finance, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous) had an opportunity to do things differently on 14th April to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, who was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and politician and is best known as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.

The faculties and students decided to visit the Tritava Ashram, Thanisandra, Bangalore. They donated groceries to the Asharam. The students drew inspiration from the inmates and interacted with them. Despite challenges, the inmates welcome the students and the faculties, and their warmth and simplicity touched the hearts of the people who visited there.

In spite of fighting against the odds, their heart-warming welcome made our hearts skip a beat. The student’s interactions with the inmates were a wonderful sight. Students entertained the inmates by playing games, singing, and dancing with them.

It was indeed a unique and gratifying experience for the students and faculty as they could bring smiles to the aged faces. The visit to the aged home has been an unforgettable memory.

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“Shishtaachaar- A Session On Professional Ethics”
Date: 20 March 2023
Professional ethics are principles that govern the behavior of a person or group in a business environment. Like values, professional ethics too provide rules on how a person interacts with other people. Professional ethics are important to any organization because they provide personal and professional benefits by regulating the actions of a profession and stipulating the virtues of such a profession. They also encourage teamwork and promote bonds between colleagues. They are designed to ensure that employees are behaving in a socially acceptable manner.

With this intent in mind, the Department of Professional Accounting and Finance organized “Shishtaachaar – A Session on Professional Ethics” for the IV Semester B. Com Students on 20th March 2023.

Dr. R. Sashikala NLP, counselor, expert trainer, and writer addressed the students on the topic of Professional Ethics and Etiquette The speaker shared tips on ways to deal with people in a professional manner. The session included tips on anger management, problem-solving in relationships, networking, and developing an adaptable mindset to connect and network with others at work and even otherwise.

A Session on “21st Century Human Values"
Date: 01 October 2021
The Department of Professional Accounting and Finance organized a Session on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The topic for the session was “21st Century Human Values. Human values are of immense importance to lead a fulfilling life. This event was organized having in mind the relevance of human values in the 21st century. Inculcating these value in one’s everyday life can help us become better human beings as the decisions we make are a reflection of our values and beliefs.

The speaker started the session asking students what their understanding is about human values. The speaker then spoke on few aspects which are relevant in the current generation, such as being gender neutral, being local, social media ethics, professional ethics and importance of triple bottom line. The topic was very relevant and the speaker explained through very thoughtful issues from her personal experiences. The speaker explained on how to enrich oneself with human values. The session was conducted from 10a.m. to 11a.m. and was organized through the zoom platform. 380 participants joined the session. Overall the session was inspiring.

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Expert Lecture on Patient Medication Safety in Covid-19 Management
Date: 16/09/2022
Every person around the world will, at some point in their life, take medications to prevent or treat illness. Medications can cause serious harm if incorrectly stored, prescribed, dispensed, administered or if monitored insufficiently. Unsafe medication practices and medication errors are a leading cause of avoidable harm in health care across the world. Medication errors occur when weak medication systems and human factors such as fatigue, poor environmental conditions or staff shortages affect the safety of the medication use process. This can result in severe patient harm, disability and even death. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has significantly exacerbated the risk of medication errors and associated medication-related harm. Patient Medication Safety Day is celebrated on 17th September every year across the globe to create awareness on the importance of Medication safety. It was founded in 2019 by the 72nd world health assembly to raise awareness about patient safety, enhance public engagement in patient safety, and develop strategies for resolving patient harm issues.

The Department of Professional Accounting and Finance in association with Commemorative Days and Human values organized a lecture to commemorate International Patient Medication Safety Day. The talk was given by Mr. Lakshmilanth Sharma R, First Division Assistant. He discussed about problems associated with medication during COVID, Time line of the Pandemic, Hierarchy of testing and quarantines details and also shared tips on the strategies’ that can be adopted to prevent medication lapses and errors. . He also shared insights on infection prevention and the precautions to be taken for leading a healthy life and information about unsafe medication practices and how to identify medication errors. The session was enlightening and informative.

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You are the Chnage
The Department of Professional Accounting and Finance, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous) organized “Manavataavadam” Humanitarian program titled “You are the Change” in commemoration of “World Humanitarian Day” on 19th August 2021.

Ms Nicole Furtado, a covid warrior shared her experiences and glimpses of the Covid 19 victims and their struggles and also shared her experiences in giving a dignified farewell to the covid victims who succumbed to the virus.

Ms Nicole Furtado, BSW, Final year student of St. Joseph College (Autonomous), Bengaluru addressed the gathering and shared their most unforgettable moments while they volunteered to give decent burials to the victims and also shared the circumstances under which they worked. Further, she sensitized on how everyone could do their bit by extending their help in small ways. She also shared her views about sustainable living and showed the participants some of her daily use items like coffee cup, toothbrush, comb, and straws, notebooks which were either made of plant by-products or recycled materials. She emphasized on the need to protect the environment by planting trees, saving water and electricity and stand up for environment movements.

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