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POLICY
NOTE - 2004
– 2005 3. UNIVERSITY EDUCATION The following are the Universities functioning under the aegis of Higher Education Department.
UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS 3.1 The University of Madras established in the year 1857 has been rendering yeomen service in the cause of Higher Education and has been a torch bearer and trendsetter in introducing innovative courses relevant to the societal needs. The area of jurisdiction of the University spreads over the districts of Chennai, Thiruvallur and Kancheepuram. 3.2 In order to upgrade the University of Madras as an institution of excellence in Higher Education , an action plan entitled, “Mission University of Madras- 150” with 12 points charter has been approved for implementation by the Syndicate. They are:
3.3 Efforts have been undertaken to mobilize resources to the University through national and international funding agencies. One of major schemes sanctioned by University Grants Commission with a grant of Rs.30 crores was the status of “University with potential for excellence” in the year 2000-2001. After the successful completion of the first year programme with the grant of Rs.10.00 crores and due evaluation by the UGC monitoring committee in November, 2003, the second year programmes have been approved with the second instalment grant of Rs.10.00 crores. 3.4 The salient schemes launched/under progress are: (a) The novel scheme of, “Earn while you learn” for Post-graduate students and research scholars of the University to provide part time jobs as they study their courses was launched by our Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 16-10-2003. 138 students are supported with part time jobs at an annual budget allocation of Rs.10.00 lakhs. (b) An overall infrastructural strengthening of the University campuses at Chepauk, Marina, Guindy, Taramani and Chetput has been undertaken with (i) Centralised instrumentation facilities at Guindy and Taramani; (ii) Academic blocks, student amenity centers and Generator facilities at all campuses; (iii) Guest house and hostel expansion (iv) modernization of libraries and networking of all the campuses. (c) Inter-University networking of the Madras University Library has also been undertaken under the UGC-INFONET Scheme using the UGC fund. 3.5 The Department of Science & Technology in January, 2004 identified the Ramanujan Institute of Advanced Study in Mathematics, Organic chemistry Department, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Department, Nuclear & Theoretical Physics Department, Statistics Department and Physical Chemistry Department of the University for the FIST (Fund for Improvement of Science and Technology) support for Infrastructural support to Science & Technology and a total grant of Rs.2.87 crores has been sanctioned. Quality upgradation & Performance oriented incentive schemes: 3.6 (1) As an University identified by UGC under the scheme, “Promotion of Indian Higher Education Abroad (PIHEAD)” to attract foreign students from Western and Africa-Asian countries, the University has established an “International Centre of Madras University (ICOM)” to provide single window admission to foreign students to the University departments & affiliated Colleges from 2004-2005. 25 different novel postgraduate Diploma / certificate courses have been approved for this purpose. (2) To facilitate quality sustenance and quality upgradation matching with international standards, the University has introduced the “Academic Audit system” for the University departments and affiliated colleges. Academic audit committees / International quality assurance cells have been formed in each of these institutions during 2003-2004 and are being made operational. (3) A system of adjunct professors/faculties has been introduced in the University to facilitate effective inflow of academic / field expertise to strengthen the teaching & research activities of the University. (4) In order to identify “Sparks of Excellence” among youngsters and to encourage them for research career, an institutionalized “Summer Research Programme” is being launched during 2004-2005 with 100 fellowships in the University departments to be awarded to graduate students. (5) Refresher programmes for post-graduate students to train them to appear for NET/SLET examinations are being planned as a centralized activity of University for 2004-2005 to facilitate large percentage of Tamil Nadu students acquire eligibility for employment as lecturers and for research fellowships. Restoration of the Senate House of the University:- 3.7 Since the University of Madras would be entering into the 150 th year, it was resolved by the Syndicate that the “SENATE HOUSE” building of the University is to be fully renovated and made functional for active use of the University so that the Post-Centenary Golden Jubilee year function can be started in the “Senate House.” The University has taken up Rs.6 crore project earnestly with 10 stage work plan and is actively mobilizing funds thro’ alumni, industries, Philanthropists and affiliated institutions ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY 3.8 The Annamalai University established in 1929 has 48 Departments of Studies. The University has introduced five-year integrated degree courses in 27 disciplines from the academic year 2002-2003 and the response from the youth to these courses is encouraging. 3.9 The University has also recently introduced courses in M.Sc. Marine Bio-technology, M.Pharm. (Quality Assurance), M.E. (Computer Science and Engineering), and M.Sc. Nursing (Medical Surgical Nursing / Child Health Nursing / Maternity Nursing / Community Health Nursing), UG/PG Diploma in Yoga and Meditation and Certificate programmes in Dental Mechanic and Dental Hygienist. MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
3.10 Madurai Kamaraj University was established in 1966. The University has 82 affiliated colleges ( 9 autonomous ) including 7 evening colleges. The school of Biological Sciences has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Genomic Sciences by the University Grants Commission. 3.11 Dr. T.P.M. Library of the University has automated its resources with a special provision for OPAC (On-line Public Access Catalogue). The University Grants Commission has sanctioned Rs.26.43 lakhs for establishing VSAT network under the UGC-infonet programme. 3.12 New syllabi have been introduced for all the P.G. courses from this academic year onwards. 44 new courses were introduced in regular colleges and 12 new courses in the Distance Education including P.G. programmes of Physics and Chemistry and M.Phil programme of Computer Science. BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY 3.13 The Bharathiar University was established in Coimbatore in February 1982 named after the great Tamil poet and freedom fighter Bharathiar. The University area is spread over the districts of Coimbatore , Erode and the Nilgiris. 85 colleges and 19 recognised Research Institutions are affiliated to the University. Out of 85 colleges, there are 2 Colleges of Education, 73 Arts and Science Colleges, 8 Management institutions, 1 Air Force Administration Staff College, and 1 College of Physical Education and 19 recognised research institutions . 3.14 Achievements of the University
3.15 During 2002-2003, the University started new courses such as M.Sc., Bio-Technology, M.Sc. Medical Physics, and M.Sc. Electronic Media. BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY 3.16 This University has 99 affiliated Colleges viz. 75 Arts and Science, 2 Education, 3 Fine Arts, 18 approved Institutions and one Uni-Faculty. Among the 75 Arts and Science Colleges , 42 are Self Financing, 19 are Aided Colleges and 14 are constituent colleges (erstwhile Government Colleges). The Department of Energy of the University offers M.Tech. in Energy Conservation and Management. The department of Remote sensing and Bio-technology are interacting with Government departments and growing to the status of centres of excellence. Besides this, the University offers 21 courses through its Centre for Distance Education: 8 UG courses, 6 PG courses, 1 Diploma course and 6 Professional courses. ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY 3.17 The Alagappa University is located in Karaikudi in Sivagangai District in Tamil Nadu. This seat of higher education has emerged from the galaxy of institutions initially founded at Karaikudi by the munificent personality, (late) Dr.R.M.Alagappa Chettiar. Alagappa University has been functioning since 1985. 3.18 The University hitherto of Unitary type has been converted into an affiliating type in 2002 by bringing under its jurisdiction all Arts and Science Colleges numbering 14 (fourteen) located in the Districts of Ramanathapuram and Sivagangai alongwith 7 (Seven) Government Colleges as constituent colleges. 3.20 Rs.2.03 crores has been allocated to the University as X Plan Developmental Assistance by University Grants Commission. DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSES 3.21 The Under Graduate, Post Graduate and research levels offered by this University through Distance Education are quite popular and the enrolment has increased from 17000 to 24,000 in 2003 – 2004. M.S. Degree in Education Management and M.Phil. in History have been introduced in 2003 – 2004. MOTHER TERESA WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY 3.22 Mother Teresa Women’s University was established at Kodaikanal in the year 1984. Research is conducted leading to M.Phil and Ph.D. Degree (Part–time/Full-time). Research includes matter relating to Female Infanticide, Head loaders, Stone breakers, sex bias in textbook, Gender bias in children’s literature and Women and Economy. 3.23 Ph.D. programs has been introduced through the distance mode. The University has 98 study centres all over India , with 50 distance learning programs and 48 off-campus centres. 3.24 A Mentorship Program is being implemented wherein successful women in different fields will be identified, that final year P.G. students will be sent to observe them at close quarters and draw inspiration and later emerge as leaders themselves. 3.25 About 44.50 hectare (111 acres) i.e 21.07 hectares land at Attuvampatty and 23.44 hectares at Rifle range land at Villupatti have been allotted to the University. 3.26 The University is networking with different organisation like Central Institute for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Centre for Entrepreneurial Development and Indian Institute of Astrophysics and now it has signed an Memorandum of Understanding with the Women’s Development Corporation, Chennai to work together on various developmental programmes for women. MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY 3.27 Manonmaniam Sundaranar University was established in 1990 by Government of Tamil Nadu. The University is named after P.Sundaram Pillai (1855-1897), a distinguished professor of Philosophy and a renowned Tamil writer, who composed the verse drama, Manonmaniam. 3.28 The University is located at Abishekapatti in Tirunelveli District with three satellite campuses at Palayamkottai, Alwarkurichi and Rajakkamangalam. The University caters to the long-felt educational needs of the three southern districts of Tamilnadu viz., Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari. It also extends educational service through Distance Education Mode. 3.29 The University has 17 departments and a network of over 38 Government funded colleges, 21 Self-Financing Colleges (including two Constituent colleges and 2 Autonomous colleges), 2 recognized research centers, 4 Mano colleges and 31 Community colleges. Apart from P.G. and Research programs the diploma and certificate courses are also offered through the colleges. 3.30 During 2003-2004, the University has started Manonmaniam Sundaranar University constituent College at Sattankulam, and a Mano College at Nagampatti. 3.31 The University has revised and updated the postgraduate syllabus according to the latest revised norms of the UGC; and the new syllabus came into effect from academic year 2003-2004. 3.32 The University P.G. courses have been tuned to the Choice Based Credit System and accordingly the Evaluation system has been revised to adopt 100% Internal Evaluation from the academic year 2003 – 2004. 3.33 To encourage the Research Scholars in their work, the University provides stipendary allowance to the research scholars under the scheme known as University Stipendary Research Fellowship. The selected USRF scholars are given fellowship assistance of Rs.1500/- per month with a contingency allowance of Rs.3000/- per annum. The total number of fellowships are 17. 3.34 To promote the employability of the rural youth who have completed +2 course and are below 25 years, the University introduced the community colleges scheme. Under this scheme, 31 community colleges have been approved and through these colleges 19 job oriented, work related and skill based courses are offered and diplomas are awarded. 3.35 One of the innovative programs of this University is the Special Education Program for Prisoners undergoing imprisonment in Central Prisons of Tamil Nadu. The Program offers B.A., B.Lit, M.A. and M.Com courses through its Distance Education stream. Out of the total number of 328 students, 28 have passed their M.A. Degree course. Extension Learning Program 3.36 The University conducts an Extension Learning Program (ELP) through its Directorate of Community Colleges to improve employability of the youth by providing them education and training in work-related and skill-based courses. This program is run through 16 Centers in the State of Tamil Nadu , and it offers 5 one-year non-semester diploma courses and 3 six-month certificate courses. List of E.L.P. Courses (2003-2004) (non-semester)
PERIYAR UNIVERSITY 3.37 Periyar University was established in the year 1997. The University has 38 Arts and Science Colleges , two Education and one Physical Education College under its control. These colleges are situated in Salem , Namakkal and Dharmapuri Districts. At present the University offers 109 courses in the affiliated colleges. Seven Post Graduate courses are offered in the University Department viz., Mathematics, Commerce, M.C.A. Bio-informatics, Bio-technology, Applied Botany (Medicinal plants) and Environmental Sciences. These courses are offered under Choice Based Credit System. 3.38 Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE) is functioning from 2001-2002 onwards. At present a total of 33 study centres have been established. MBA program has been introduced from this year and it is programmed to have the same question paper as to that of the regular stream. M.Phil. programme in 9 subjects have been introduced in 2003-2004. THIRUVALLUVAR UNIVERSITY 3.39 A new University named after the great poet Thiruvalluvar was established at Vellore in the year 2002. 3.40 At present the University is functioning temporarily in Vellore Fort where the extension centre of the University of Madras was functioning previously. Permanent buildings will be constructed at a suitable location. Land has been identified and District Administration is taking steps to get the land. 3.41 50 colleges of Arts and Science from Madras University have been affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University . 3.42 The University has sent a project proposal entitled “Establishment of Department of Food Science and Technology with a Model Pilot Plant and Quality Control Laboratory” to Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India for funding to a tune of Rs.1.20 crores. In this connection, Government of India have sanctioned a sum of Rs.16,50,000/- towards first instalment of Grant-in-aid of Rs.33,00,000/- lakhs to the University for creation of infrastructure facilities for M.Sc. Food Science & Technology Course. The University is making efforts to get the All India Council for Technical Education approval and renaming the course M.Sc., Food Science and Technology as M.Tech. Four new Departments having employment potential namely Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical science, Environmental Science and Food Science are proposed to be started in this University. TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY 3.43 Tamil Nadu Open University was established in 2002 with the objectives of providing access to higher education for large segments of population and in particular the disadvantaged groups such as, those living in remote and rural areas including working people, house-wives and other adults who wish to upgrade and acquire knowledge through studies in different fields and co-ordinating and determining the standards in Open University and Distance Education Systems in the Educational pattern of the State. The prime aim of the University is to ensure immediate employment to the students soon after they complete the courses by introducing the job-oriented programmes. The University is at present functioning in the Directorate of Technical Education Campus, Chennai. 3.44 In tune with its policy, the University has now established authorized study centres in the major District Headquarters and 32 Information Centres at Taluk Levels across the State of Tamil Nadu to facilitate the students to join the courses and also to attend the week end counseling. 3.45 With a view to uplifting the economic status of the rural people especially the rural women, the Open University has already launched innovative certificate courses like Empowerment of Women through Self-help group, Food & Nutrition, Certificate and Computing, Environment, Rural Development, Teaching of English & Teaching Primary School Mathematics. Also conventional courses such as B.A., B.Com. at U.G. Level and M.A., M.Com. and M.B.A. at P.G. Level have been launched in addition to Diploma in Management. The University has attracted more than 10,000 students for the courses launched by the University in the first year itself. 3.46 It is proposed to launch more relevant, job-oriented and popular Certificate, Diploma, UG and PG courses such as MLIS, BLIS, B.B.A. B.A. (Political Science, Public Administration, Psychology), B.Sc. ( Mathematics), B.C.A. M.C.A. M.A. (English, Tamil, Journalism & Mass Communication, Tourism) Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication, PGDCA and Certificate Course in Library Science, Job-oriented Technician Courses at Certificate level such as four-wheeler mechanic, DTP Operator, Refrigeration & Air-conditioning, Plumber Technician, House Electrician, etc., from the academic year 2004-2005. AVINASHILINGAM INSTITUTE FOR HOME SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION FOR WOMEN 3.47 The Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women situated at Coimbatore attained the status of Deemed University during 1988. 3.48 The Double Major system, with two ancillaries was introduced in 1989-1990 for the UG Courses. 3.49 At the Undergraduate level, Computer Science is one of the Ancillaries for all the students in the III and IV Semesters with practical components. 3.50 The students of the Vocational degree courses undergo on-the-job training for a minimum period of one month each at the end of the I and II years of the UG programme in accordance with the UGC guidelines. They undertake the training in Reputed Industries, Research Laboratories and Central Government Institutions. On the job training has been made compulsory for PG courses of Biochemistry and Applied Chemistry and UG course of Biotechnology. 3.51 To enable the degree students to study the diploma courses, the following two diploma courses were offered from the academic year 2003-2004: 1. Bioinformatics University of Physical Education and Sports 3.52 With a view to promoting excellence in the entire spectrum of Physical Education and Sports, Government of Tamil Nadu have proposed to establish a New University dedicated to fostering Physical Education and Sports in Tamil Nadu. Accordingly, orders have been issued for the establishment of a New University exclusively for the Physical Education and Sports in Tamil Nadu namely “University of Physical Education and Sports” for the academic year 2004-2005. The University will start functioning after necessary legislation for establishment of the said new University is enacted. A sum of Rs. 50 lakhs has been sanctioned to meet the initial expenditure of the University. |
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