IIC-RnD-Cell-Charter

   

Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) – R&D Cell Charter

Overview

The Research & Development (R&D) Cell under the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) is established to foster a research-driven innovation ecosystem within the institution.

The R&D Cell aims to:

• Encourage interdisciplinary research
• Develop innovative solutions for societal and industrial challenges
• Facilitate Intellectual Property (IP) creation
• Promote technology commercialization and entrepreneurship

📌 Guidelines for R&D Sessions

Every R&D session shall follow these guidelines:

• Promote interdisciplinary and inter-campus research collaborations
• Invite all interested students to participate
• Coordinate with Student and Faculty Conveners from other campuses
• ⏳ Duration: 2 Hours
  • 1 Hour – Theory Session
  • 1 Hour – Hands-on Session

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👨‍💼 Roles & Responsibilities of Student Coordinators

1️⃣ Coordination of R&D Sessions

Student Coordinators shall:

• Coordinate with the Student Convener to finalize:
  • Session topic
  • Resource person
  • Agenda
• If the session coincides with a national observance (e.g., National Technology Day), briefly introduce its significance before the session begins.

2️⃣ Hybrid Session Management

Student Coordinators shall:

• Ensure smooth conduct of:
  • Offline sessions
  • Online sessions
  • Hybrid sessions (when applicable)
• Schedule and manage meetings using the official administrative account:

  admic.iic@cb.amrita.edu
  

• Configure:
  • Participant permissions
  • Lobby settings
  • Screen sharing
  • Mute/Unmute controls
• Record every session
• Download and securely archive the recording

3️⃣ Documentation & Record Management

Student Coordinators shall:

• ✅ Maintain attendance records
• 📝 Prepare the Minutes of Meeting (MoM) / Session Report
• 📂 Share presentations and learning resources
• 📋 Create the feedback form using the administrative account

Timeline

Task	Deadline
Circulate Feedback Form	Within 6 Hours
Feedback Analysis Report	Within 48 Hours

4️⃣ Publicity & Student Outreach

Student Coordinators shall:

• Coordinate with the Social Media Team
• Design and publish promotional posters
• Publicize sessions through:
  • Official communication channels
  • Department groups
  • Social media
• Clearly mention that sessions are open to all interested students
• Encourage participation from all departments and academic years

5️⃣ Technical & Logistical Support

Student Coordinators shall:

• Arrange the venue
• Verify technical requirements before every session

Ensure availability of:

• 💻 Presentation system
• 🌐 Internet connectivity
• 🎤 Audio system
• 📽️ Visual equipment

Also:

• Provide logistical support to resource persons
• Assist participants throughout the session

6️⃣ Media & Communication

Student Coordinators shall:

• Assign volunteers for:
  • 📷 Photography
  • 🖥️ Screenshots
• Coordinate with the Social Media Team
• Publish session highlights promptly
• Ensure all documentation is archived:
  • Photos
  • Recordings
  • Reports

7️⃣ Annual Contribution

Every Student Coordinator shall contribute towards:

• Organizing R&D Cell activities
• Increasing student participation in research
• Building collaborations with:
  • Faculty members
  • Researchers
  • Industry experts
  • Students from other campuses
• Maintaining complete documentation
• Supporting the growth of an active research and innovation ecosystem

8️⃣ Performance Expectations

Student Coordinators may be evaluated based on:

Evaluation Criteria
Attendance & active participation
Timely completion of responsibilities
Number of R&D sessions coordinated
Effectiveness of publicity
Participant engagement
Documentation quality
Initiative in research & innovation
Professionalism
Leadership
Teamwork

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🎯 Core Objectives

• 🔬 Foster research culture
• 💡 Promote innovation
• 🤝 Encourage collaboration
• 📑 Support intellectual property creation
• 🚀 Facilitate entrepreneurship
• 🌍 Solve real-world societal and industrial challenges

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“Innovation begins with curiosity, grows through research, and creates impact through collaboration.”