Follow up of the tracer study

Dr.V.Thanikachalam

Report card on education

Universities are increasingly judged by their peers and students and clientele of their communication of their commitments action to internationalizeBy numerous measures Indian higher education has FAILED to meet the challenges and opportunities of globalization

Catalysis for changeStrong economical development of ChinaPossible loss of global jobs by IndiansThe rapid rise of middle class who demands Reconfiguration of global economyReshaping of global agreements (GATT and WTO)Development of modern and effective private university system global partnersExpansion of learning and diversification of research base

GLOBAL CONTEXTEXPERTISE IN INTERDISCIPIINARY AREAS READY TO DEVELOP PRODUCTS IN EMERGING TECHNOLOGYSUPPLY OF HUMAN CAPITAL TO GLOBAL INDUSTRIESDEVELOPING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AND PROTOTYPE UNDER GLOBAL INDUSTRIES PARTNERSHIPNETWORKING WITH GLOBAL INSTITUTIONS

Global Context …

Worldwide spread of research capacityGlobal scholarship programmesRapid diffusion of technologyOpportunities for intellectual exchangeBest universities in all fields internationalize access and interactions across borders

GLOBALIZATION

LOOK AT THE WHOLE WORLD AS BEING NATIONLESS AND BORDERLESSTECHNOLY,TECHNICAL SERVICES AND HUMAN RESOURCES ARE MOVING FREELYDEVELOP YOUR PROGRAMMES TO MEET THE GLOBAL NEEDS AND STANDARDS

National interests and national security

Internationalizing higher education serves both national security and economic competitiveness goalsKnowledge and skill deficits will pull down the GDPLeading edge research and development will enable the country to build collaboration among the best researches in the world

Tasks

Innovate curriculum development processOvercome financial constraintsComplete reform agendasGenerate internal revenue through high value servicesGlobalize the student servicesPlan to overcome the impediments

Create mission statement

Identify the opportunities in the new economy of the countryAssess the human resource needsDevelop strategic human resource development programmesConduct SWOT analysisPlan institutional development programmes

Creation of planning for Center for Excellence

Identify the area of specializationPlan for flexible under graduate, post graduate, and doctoral programmesPlan for out reach programmesNetwork with other centers of excellenceEstablish consultancy centerPlan for industry sponsored research and development work

Develop business plan

Develop appropriate buildings ( class rooms, laboratories, workshops,store rooms, seminar hall, department library, faculty rooms, office)Recruit faculty, technical supporting staff and ministerial staff.Develop market driven curriculaNet work with the industries

Develop department profile

Prepare department profileCreate web siteDevelop the web profile of the facultyIndicate the on-going research and development projectsIndicate the resources of the department / center

Conduct seminars

Identify the topics / themesOrganize the planning groupsNetwork with the colleges, universities, professional organizations, national and state laboratories , government departments, industriesConduct seminars

Consultancy projects

Undertake industry specific consultancy projectsObtain fundsDevelop prototypesImprove the manufacturing processObtain patentsPermit the industries based on the license fee

I.I.P

Get industrial training for the students and facultyGet internship / apprenticeship to the studentsObtain industry specific projectsInvite guest lecturers form the industryOffer evaluation of the of the students projects to specialists

Offer value added services to the industries

Conduct continuing education programmes to the working professionals

Under take testing and calibration servicesUnder take proto type developmentObtain patentsEvaluate the production services and improveLicense the process to the industries

Reengineer the student services

Organize the student service centerProvide all services as per scheduleBring accountability in administration of student serviceDevelop career guidance and placement to the studentsEliminate corruption in the institution

Establish Learning Resources Development Center

Prepare the local learning resourcesCreate an exhibition centerPrepare case studies,monographs,in-house videos,web pagesText books, lab.manuals, workshop manuals, field books and drawing manualsPublish the materials and share with other institutes

Continuous process improvement

Instructional planning and developmentMeasurement and evaluationStudent project works and term papersManagement skillsProfessional competencies

Academic council

Constitute Boards of StudiesInvite advisory committeesDevelop credit based market driven curriculumIntroduce work place learningProvide credits for the industrial trainingOffer electives to meet the career growth of the students

Programme evaluation

Evaluate the programmes and courses periodicallyUpdate the coursesIntroduce innovation in planning the academic activities

Updating faculty roles

Involve faculty in the institutional planningPotential appraisal of the faculty Inclusion of the representatives in the governing councilFaculty development in programmes planning , implementation,evaluation and improvement Partners in institutional evaluationBring ethics in administration

Delegation

Formation of cells for academic activitiesDelegation to planning and implementation of courses and programmesRecognition of the leadershipReward system

Flexible courses

Credit based course work and electivesInternship in the industriesCounselling to select the coursesFrequent feedback and coaching for high achievementAppropriate reward system

Introduce financial management

Plan for internal revenue generation process and utilization methodsInvest the project funds in a secure wayMonitor the expenditureConduct financial auditEliminate corruption in technical education

Total Quality Management

Organize curriculum development centerEvaluate the existing curriculaDevelop work based curriculaNetwork with the industries and with the other institutes of excellence

In-house faculty development

WorkshopsOn-line learning coursesSabbatical leave for for research workDeputation to seminars and conferencesSupport for publication of research papers

Professional development of the faculty

Curriculum development process and evaluationMeasurement and evaluationLeadershipCurriculum evaluation processInstructional materials and media developmentInternal revenue generation and utilizationInstitutional developmentStudent services

Project planning and monitoringAction researchContinuous process improvementCreation of centers of excellenceTransformation of institutionsEducational innovationIndustry sponsored research and development workTracer studiesImpact studies

Strategic planning of the departments Develop leadership

Encourage perspective plans

Develop strategic plans

Review the plans once a year

Update the plans by overcoming the bottle necks,barriers and constraints

Why do we internationalize Indian technical education?

The case to internationalize technical education is unimpeachable.National borders are increasingly porous.Easier world-wide communications, travel, migration, and global needs for competent engineers,technologists,managers and scientistsOpportunities in cross border services under GATS

The needs of the studentsVisible impact at the local level of a worldwide economyInternational mobility of capital, jobs, labour, Current technology to succeed market competition in the global levelComplexity of world technology problems demand a wide array of problem-defining and –solving perspectives that cross disciplinary and cultural boundaries

Impacts of global system

Continuous improvement in instructional and research paradigmsShould enable the students to meet the global challengesShould become competent in the world market placeCompetent institution to engage in global problem solving

Planning to reach global engineering excellence

Understanding the global competitiveness and the role of information technologyImplementing Global standards in science,engineering,management,and technology programmesPlanning for technology development and transfer to the global industries

Possible visionTechnological research university of the 21st centuryTransition from an industrial economy to an information economyPrepare students to use their innovative problem solving skills and strong work ethicsPlanning for multiple intellectual pursuits in an interdisciplinary fashionPrepare for lifelong learning,leadership and outstanding service to the society

Global engineering excellence institute

Technological innovation is a key driving force in every national economy worldwideTo steal a march on its core competitors, Indian economy needs innovative research and development projectsDevelop and train next generation of engineers,technologists,managers,and scientists

Just in time learning

Use combination of faculty and other assetsDevelop project based teamsIntroduce P.P.B.S and zero based budgetingIntroduce value analysis in planning infrastructureInnovate through cross -disciplinary project teams

Possible inputs to design focused outcomes

Competitiveness of Indian engineering educationCareer paths of graduates in information technology driven occupationsNeeds for incorporating global standardsAnticipating the future trends in the role of technical education in Indian economyInterchange of knowledge between universities and industries

The path to global excellence

Tracer study will provide the needed pathFocus on the competent human resourceDemand technology leadershipIndicate possible innovation Uncover fundamental facts about the world of engineering education,and career pathsGlobal job potential for outstanding graduates

Possible impactIndian companies could compete successfully in this global environmentThey could rely on technical institutionsIndian universities could educate the next generation of scientists,engineers,managers and entrepreneurs who can benefit from global economyInstitutional transformation in knowledge production and human capital development

Global citizenship

WB, WTO, ADB, UNDP, UNESCO, APEID , DANIDA, SIDA, CIDA… HAVE BROUGHT CHANGES IN POLICY PLANNING IN TECHNICAL EDUCATIONINDIAN ENGINEERS NEED TO BE AWARE OF THE GLOBAL CHALLENGES

You are the best planner, hence practice

GOODLUCK