An offline Faculty Development Program on Fundamentals of Research & Publication under Paramarsh scheme was organised by Research Committee in association with Post Graduate Department of Psychology, St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru. The session was initiated by a prayer followed by welcoming and introducing speakers by Sr. Dr. M. Venissa A. C. Principal, St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru. Dr. Jennifer Lolita C, Joint Director of Collegiate Education was the inaugurator and Dr. Arun. M. Isloor, Former HOD & Professor was the resource person of the session. Dr. Nancy H. Vaz Associate Professor and Convener of the program gave an overview of the whole session. Dr. V Premananda, Associate Professor and Organizing secretary of the program proposed the vote of thanks.

Dr. Jennifer Lolita C, Joint Director of Collegiate Education was the inaugurator emphasized the importance of research in Higher Education.

Dr. Arun. M. Isloor, Former HOD & Professor detailed many criteria to be kept in mind while publishing papers in reputed journals and focused on the ethical issues while writing research papers. Dr. Isloor detailed the difference between authors and the readers behavior, the motivational factor to publish research articles, online licensing, style and language and also identifying critical reviewers in the initial stage of research publication. The forum was also open for questions. The resource person answered all doubts and queries of the participants.

Ms. Felita Monis, Assistant Professor, GFGC Mudipu, delivered the feedback for the whole session. Faculty from different institute was present for the session.

Dr. Ita Dsouza IQAC Coordinator proposed the vote of thanks. Mrs. Dolan Champa Banerjee, Department Head, Post Graduate Department of Commerce compered the whole program.