10th ICHVHE - International Conference on Human Values in Higher Education, KPR Institute Engineering and Technology, Autonomous Engineering Institution, Coimbatore, India

“Building Empathy, Integrity, and Togetherness among Faculty and Students”

Role of the Participant

Institutional Sharing Presenter

1. Introduction

The International Conference on Human Values in Higher Education (ICHVHE 2025) was organized as an online academic forum to deliberate on the importance of human values in contemporary higher education systems. The conference brought together academicians, administrators, researchers, and educators from diverse institutions to share best practices, research insights, and institutional initiatives that foster ethical, emotional, and value-based education.

As part of the conference, an institutional sharing session was conducted focusing on the theme “Building Empathy, Integrity, and Togetherness among Faculty and Students.” The session emphasized the role of value-driven educational practices in nurturing holistic development and positive institutional culture.

2. Objectives of the Institutional Sharing

The institutional sharing aimed to:

• Highlight the importance of empathy and integrity in higher education environments

• Share institutional practices that promote ethical behavior and mutual respect

• Demonstrate strategies to strengthen faculty–student relationships

• Encourage togetherness and collaborative learning culture

• Inspire other institutions to adopt value-based initiatives

3. Summary of the Presentation

The presentation addressed the growing need for human values alongside academic excellence. Key aspects covered include:

• Empathy in Education:

  • Creating emotionally safe classrooms

  • Understanding student diversity and individual challenges

  • Faculty mentorship and student support mechanisms

• Integrity as a Core Institutional Value:

  • Academic honesty and ethical conduct

  • Role modeling by faculty members

  • Transparent evaluation and fair academic practices

• Togetherness and Collaborative Culture:

  • Faculty–student collaboration beyond classrooms

  • Team-based learning and participative activities

  • Institutional events promoting unity and inclusiveness

Real-time examples and institutional initiatives were shared to demonstrate how value-based practices positively influence student behavior, academic engagement, and overall institutional harmony.

4. Actual Outcomes of the Event

The event resulted in the following significant outcomes:

1. Enhanced Awareness: Participants gained deeper insights into the role of empathy and integrity in shaping responsible graduates.

2. Knowledge Sharing: Institutions shared diverse value-based practices, enabling cross-learning and adoption of best practices.

3. Positive Participant Engagement: The institutional sharing session received active participation, with meaningful discussions and reflective feedback.

4. Strengthened Faculty–Student Perspective: The session reinforced the importance of nurturing respectful, trust-based relationships between faculty and students.

5. Motivation for Value-Based Initiatives: Participants expressed interest in implementing structured human values programs in their respective institutions.

6. Academic and Ethical Alignment: The conference highlighted the need to align academic excellence with ethical and emotional intelligence development.

5. Learning and Takeaways

• Human values are essential for sustainable and meaningful education.

• Faculty play a crucial role as role models in inculcating integrity and empathy.

• Togetherness enhances institutional culture, student confidence, and learning outcomes.

• Value-based education strengthens emotional intelligence and social responsibility among students.

6. Conclusion

The ICHVHE 2025 conference successfully emphasized the integration of human values in higher education. The institutional sharing on “Building Empathy, Integrity, and Togetherness among Faculty and Students” effectively conveyed practical approaches and real-world experiences that contribute to holistic education.

The event served as a valuable platform for reflection, collaboration, and commitment towards nurturing ethically grounded, empathetic, and socially responsible academic communities.

Overall Impact: The conference and institutional sharing session were highly impactful, reinforcing the importance of human values as the foundation of quality higher education.