Reflection on QIP: Empowering with Data Tools for Effective Teaching and Course Planning
The six-day Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) titled "Empowering with Data Tools for Effective Teaching and Course Planning," held from 16th to 21st June 2025, was an enriching and transformative experience for the faculty members of the School of Business and Management. This initiative, aimed at equipping faculty with practical data tools, was a much-needed response to the growing demands of data-driven decision-making in education. The first three days focused on Advanced Excel and SPSS, offering a deep dive into spreadsheet-based analytics and statistical techniques for academic purposes. The sessions on Advanced Excel enhanced our ability to work with large datasets, apply complex formulas, use pivot tables, perform what-if analyses, and visualize data effectively. This learning is especially beneficial in classroom instruction, assessment planning, and curriculum reviews, where efficiency and clarity in data handling are critical. The SPSS training was instrumental in...