1. Connecting with Universities
U-Connect
Connecting with Universities
A Heartfulness Initiative
Presented to : < Name of College/University>
Date:
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2. What is Heartfulness ?
Heartfulness is about feeling the lightness and joy of our true nature and experiencing it in our hearts.
When we listen to the heart and capture the inspiration that comes from within, we can master life.
This exercise of fine-tuning the heart with the mind is done through meditation on the heart. It is simple, easy and effective, and can be done every day by one and all irrespective of their age or station in life.

3. What is U-Connect ?
Meditation-centric courses for students and faculty members. These courses are aimed at learning and deepening the art of meditation as an important life skill for self-development and for increased personal effectiveness in all spheres of life.
Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation techniques are offered as an aid to holistic development of students in these institutions in an open and secular manner
We provide continued campus based meditation sessions facilitated by our trainers.

4. U-Connect: The Need
Growing scientific interest in meditation and its proven benefits for holistic development
Industry and society warming up to need for holistic development of mind, body and spirit for greater personal effectiveness with a values-orientation.
Shift from IQ towards EQ (Emotional Quotient) and SQ (Spiritual Quotient) leading to demand for workforce comprised of individuals who are balanced and centered, as opposed to merely intelligent
The UGC and Universities in India taking the above demand seriously and including various certificate courses on Self Development/Personal Growth in their curriculum. In 2014 UGC has proposed introduction of Yoga and Meidtation courses in all universities.
NAAC also seeks value based education programs

5. Alignment with NAAC
To make quality the defining element of higher education in India through combination of self and external quality evaluation, promotion and sustenance initiatives.
Core values of NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council)
Contributing to National Development
Fostering Global Competencies in students
Inculcating a value system among students
Promoting use of Technology
Quest for Excellence

6. U-Connect: Mission Statement
To offer the youth of this country an aspirational set of values to live by; to help them achieve a balanced life focused on a spiritual goal and an ethical material life; and to contribute to nation building.

7. U-Connect: Guiding Principles
Spiritual development must go hand in hand with Physical and Mental/Intellectual development to realize one’s true potential as a human being
External motivation fails to create lasting inspiration unless it is complemented by a simple daily discipline
“Nothing ever becomes real till it is experienced” – John Keats
“The only source of knowledge is experience” – Albert Einstein
Crux of self-development is thus a process facilitated by meditation.

8. U-Connect: Program Offerings
Faculty/Management Programs
Relaxation and Meditation Techniques as a Life Skill
Leadership Skills Modules
Student Development Programs
Self Development Modules
Our pograms are primarily meditation centric programs tailored and customised to suit specific requirements and situations.

9. U-Connect : Program for Faculty (HFN approach)
Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation Workshop – (Program Duration: 3 days)
3-Day Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation Workshop
On-going on-site support of certified meditation trainers for weekly campus based group meditation sessions
Heartfulness Meditation Program for Faculty

10. U-Connect : Program for Students (HFN approach)
Learn To Meditate Program – A Skill for Life (Typical Program Duration: 12 Weeks)
3-Day Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation Introductory Workshop
Weekly follow-up sessions, which include group meditation and gradual introduction to additional meditation techniques and concepts, and practical sessions on select self development modules
60 minutes per week
To be integrated into existing schedule
Flexible curriculum and course duration, customised to suit specific requirements and situations.
Certificates of successful course completion maybe jointly awarded to students.
On-going on-site support of certified meditation trainer to conduct group meditation sessions, beyond the course.
Heartfulness Meditation Program for Students

11. Student Development Program:Features
8 to 16 Week Programs with once a week sessions of minutes each
There will be focused sessions on techniques to deepen meditation skills and to practically address common issues. Eg Cleaning Technique for Stress Managament
Guest Lectures and Interactions on self-development and self-management modules
Carefully picked articles, videos and activities to make learning easy and enjoyable
Practical meditation sessions in each class
Methods for self-observation and self-analysis of progress
- Minimum 8 weeks required to be effective.
Depending on duration of course chosen we will structure the program to include simple yet advanced techniques of meditation and interesting and though provoking modules on self-development and self-management

12. Program Sampler (12 Weeks)
Week 1 – Orientation and Introduction to Meditation
Week 2 – Values (Need and Application)
Week 3 – Additional Meditation Techniques
Week 4 – Yoga: Its relevance in Modern Life
Week 5 – Additional Meditation Techniques
Week 6 – Self-Management – Excellence (Ambition vs Aspiration)
Week 7 – Additional Meditation Techniques
Week 8 – Self-Management – Rational vs Intuitive Mind
Week 9 – Additional Meditation Techniques
Week 10 – Self- Management – Communication (The Art of Listening )
Week 11 – Additional Meditation Techniques
Week 12 – Self-Management – Success and Happiness
-Each additional technique will focus on a simple daily practice that enables the participant to take the practice of meditation deeper and skillfully respond to the demands of life such as stress management, goal-setting, positive attitude, poise and balance, etc
The Modules of self-management will be taken up as interactive learning sessions by expert meditators who are also leading normal and illustrious material lives.
Pedagogy involves a two-way communication and learning through a mix of lectures, videos, articles, and group activities.
Every class involves practical meditation sessions.

13. Additional Modules Relationship Management Decision Making
Time Management and Prioritisation
Peer Pressure
Managing Social Media
Science and Spirituality
etc
We can have additional weeks on the above topics or topics requested by students/managemet

14. Approach to Course Self Discovery Aids to self discovery
Self is the biggest mystery with greatest potential
Take Interest in oneself
Aids to self discovery
Workshops - Interaction, Participation and Learning together
Listening to Speeches
Reading some suggested materials
Keeping a diary
Write one’s observation, Review, Measure and Gain confidence
Preparing and Participating
Less Academic - More practical and exploratory
Key words and key concepts
Adopting practical tips and experimenting on oneself

15. Some Sample Faculty Profiles
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16. Testimonials
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17. U-Connect: Who we are & What we offer
U-Connect is a Heartfulness Initiative of Shri Ram Chandra Mission
Curriculum Design and Content
Facilitating the program completely
Guest Speakers
Training on Meditation
On going campus support
Train your faculty to sustain the program
Joint certification of course completion to participants along with University
No fees or charges at any stage of the offering. Only reimbursement of out of pocket expenses / incidental expenses for travel of out-station faculty members
-We are SRCM founded in 1945, now a worldwide non profit organization… 100+ countries. We have taken educational and social responsibility along with primarily training people in the art of meditation through Natural Path system of Raja Yoga.… Lalaji Omega School, Medical.. We are secular in nature and no affiliation to any religion or political parties)

18. U-Connect in India University of Mysore, Karnataka
Uka Tarsadia University, Gujarat
Sikkim Manipal University and Sikkim University
IITs India
NIT, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
Delhi University
Punjab University

19. What Universities Offer
A lecture hall with multi media capability
A library with Self Development Books, audios and videos
A Meditation Hall where students and faculty can retreat when there is no class and need for quiet time
Integrating the curriculum into the time table with 1 – 2 hours a week for 8 – 16 weeks
May be offered voluntarily or mandatorily
Offer a certificate of completion or even graded for levels of participation
All out of pocket expenses for trainers, speakers and facilitators

20. U-Connect: Contact us Thank You in.uconnect@heartfulness.org
For any queries, information or assistance
Thank You
Heartfulness does not serve or represent any commercial purpose
It is administered in India by Shri Ram Chandra Mission (a non-profit spiritual organisation founded in 1945)
World Headquarters: Babuji Memorial Ashram, Shri Ram Chandra Mission Road, Manapakkam, Chennai , India
Tel: +91 (44) , Ÿ Fax: +91 (44)
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21. Next Steps ?
Q and A
Action Items
Your approval or Follow up meeting, if required