NIRUPAMA KOCHERLAKOTA

Developed and implemented a university-wide internationalization strategy aligned with institutional goals to boost global engagement and outreach.

Formulated comprehensive policies and operational guidelines to govern and streamline international academic partnerships and collaborations that inlcude credit mapping , credit transfer and equivalence , university scholarships, research internships abroad.

Designed, executed, and managed exchange and short study abroad programs, successfully facilitating the outbound mobility of over 2000 students.

Launched Accelerated Masters programmes, articulations , semester exchanges, research fellowships and internships with foreign Universities.

Represented the university at international conferences and forums, forging strategic academic alliances and enhancing the institution’s global profile.

Established the International Students' Cell, a one-stop center for 957 Foreign students' needs, improving support and engagement.

Lead a team of 42 teaching and administrative staff

• Taught Sociolinguistics to MA students.
• Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
• Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
• Established Cambridge Lingua Skills Centre of Excellence to help students build their language skills

• Led curriculum development and academic delivery for interdisciplinary liberal arts education. Developed department level policies ,chaired the Board of Studies, (BoS)member of Academic Council
• Facilitated research, FDPs, and institutional assessment processes (UGC, NAAC, IQAC).
• Launched initiatives including school newsletters, blogs, and project-based learning programs.
• Convened International Conferences and seminars on campus
• Instrumental in implementing NEP (New Eduction Policy 2020) on campus
• Designed curriculum and execution plan for Post-graduate Diploma in Education Leadership and Innovation
• Successfully established Language -Lab

• Advised international students on course selection, academic pathways, and career planning.
• Curated international cultural and academic exchange programs; formed 22 global university alliances and mobilised upto 55 students on exchange programs.
• Designed SOPs for international student recruitment and implemented retention strategies
• Initiated articulations with multiple universities.

• Founded and led an independent language training and communication skills academy focused on empowering learners through practical, need-based language education.
• Designed and delivered customized English language, soft skills, and business communication programs for diverse learner groups, including students, professionals, and expatriates.
• Developed course curricula aligned with CEFR standards, incorporating cross-cultural nuances.
• Managed end-to-end operations, including faculty recruitment, program scheduling, outreach, and student engagement.
• Conducted specialized training workshops for corporate clients and academic institutions in verbal aptitude, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Built collaborative networks with educational institutions and HR consultants to support language development as part of employability training.
• Worked with a team of 72 trainers and staff.

• Established and operationalized the International Students’ Cell, serving as a centralized hub for admission processing, pre- and post-arrival counseling, and documentation.
• Initiated and formalized academic collaborations by signing MOUs .
• Fostered institutional relations with foreign embassies and international organizations to support student recruitment, cultural exchange, and diplomatic visibility.
• Developed and executed strategies for international promotion of university programs through global outreach events, digital campaigns, and academic fairs.

Teaching Assignments

• Designed and developed curriculum for the ESL (English as a Second Language) program to support both domestic and international learners.
• Served as a subject matter expert for English course content development (UG & PG level) for the Directorate of Distance Education.
• Taught core and elective English subjects including Business Communication, Communication Skills, and English for Academic Purposes across various programs: BA, BBA, MBA, BAJMC, B.Sc Nursing, and BALLB.
• Appointed as Chairman for the Examination and Central Assessment Program (CAP) for BA English, overseeing paper evaluation and academic integrity.
• Set examination papers for English courses across multiple departments, ensuring alignment with academic standards and learning outcomes.