Institutions gear up to start online distance learning courses

 

Institutions gear up to start online distance learning courses

 Source: https://www.aicte-india.org/

 For the first time, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the state will be following the guidelines of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to start online Open and Distance Learning (ODL) education in universities.

 AICTE had recently issued guidelines, which were meant for online ODL institutions for offering courses in management and allied areas, computer applications, artificial intelligence and data science in the engineering and technology domain, logistics and travel and tourism. 

 Accordingly, these guidelines will apply to HEIs such as standalone institutions, institutions-deemed to be universities and universities for conducting various courses. 

 Referring to the recent gazette, a senior official from the Directorate of Technical Education (DOTE) told DT Next that the online ODL programmes will be equivalent to the certificate, diploma, PG Diploma and PG degree level programmes offered in conventional mode. 

 Explaining the salient features of the guidelines, he said students’ intake will be a maximum of three times of the sanctioned intake of specific programme in regular mode. 

 “At present online distance education mode is only for very limited programmes and that too in few institutions,” he said adding “now institutions could offer many full-fledged courses through online mode.” 

 The official said that after scrutinising the applications sent by the institutions for AICTE to conduct online courses through distance mode, the expert committee consisting of council authorities will inspect all facilities available in the colleges and universities to conduct online courses. 

 

Stating that AICTE being satisfied with all the parameters specified, would pass an order granting approval to institutions in respect online programmes, the official said recognised institutions will also undergo an assessment of online and ODL programmes and annual academic audits by Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (“CIQA”) once in a year. The official said, “the CIQA report after assessment must be placed on the institution’s website and presented to the AICTE.” 

 “However, certain courses such as pharmacy, architecture, hotel management, applied arts, crafts and design has not been permitted by the AICTE for online distance learning,” he said.

AUTHORSHIP WORKSHOP FROM IEEE FOR SFIT STUDENTS ON 30th MARCH 2021 AT 11.00 a.m.

 

Registration Link has been shared with all T.E. and B.E. students of SFIT.

IEEE has been a renowned name in the field of Engineering for decades together. Publishing with IEEE is considered of standard importance when a researcher is making his / her work known to everyone.

Objectives:

To provide valuable advice to undergraduate students interested in learning more about publishing with IEEE

To understand the importance of publishing to their future careers.

To  learn about the IEEE Xplore Digital Library and the content available to assist in research.

This workshop offers valuable advice on everything from the IEEE publishing process, to basic writing tips and how to submit a manuscript. The goal of the workshop is to enable engineers, faculty, researchers, and authors to advance technology and their careers by enhancing their ability to get published and share their research with the scholarly community.

Number of Participants: 600

Mode: Online through Webex

Resource Person: D. Dhanukumar Pattanashetti

Outcome:

This free workshop helped students enhance their ability to get published and share their research with the scholarly community.

Kalpana Chawla

 

WEBINAR ON WOMENS’ HEALTH AND NUTRITION ON 8th MARCH 2021

 WEBINAR ON WOMENS’ HEALTH AND NUTRITION ON 8^th MARCH 2021

 

Women’s Development Cell and Learning and Information Resource Centre in collaboration with IQAC organized a Webinar on Womens’ Health and Nutrition on the occasion of International Womens’ Day on 8th March, 2021.

Ms. Dakshata Panchal (Asst. Prof. – CMPN and Convener – Womens Development Cell) welcomed all the participants and began the session with the College Prayer. She the introduced the Resource Person – Vaidya Bhagyashree Patil.

Vaidya Bhagyashree Patil of Shatayu Clinic, was the Resource Person. She shared many insights about the health and well-being of women after they attain the age of 40. She also shared some useful tips on how and why women should reduce their mental fatigue. Food intake is the most vital source of health. Monitoring our food intake will reduce binge eating habits and will eventually lead to a healthy lifestyle. AYURVEDA , being one of the most ancient way of life , has always proved to be beneficial to mankind. 64 participants joined the session. Ms. Chinmayee Bhange The webinar concluded with a short Question Answer session followed by the National Anthem.

Albert Einstein

 

India’s Satellite Man - Udupi Ramachandra Rao

 

Source: www.isro.gov.in/about-isro/prof-udupi-ramachandra-rao-1984-1994

Webinar on Return on Investment in Libraries on 24th February, 2021

 

Webinar on Return on Investment in Libraries

A Webinar on Return on Investment in Libraries was jointly organized by the Library of St. Francis Institute of Technology and BKC Knowledge Network.

This is the first time that our Central Library has hosted a National Webinar for all librarians. The theme of this year’s webinar is “Return on Investment in Libraries” and it focuses on all aspects of a future oriented library, its up-to-date media offerings and its creative and modern services. In this way, the theme aims to enable us to demonstrate that libraries in all parts of the world fulfill their tasks as important centres for information provision in their institutes. For ages together, libraries have been investing a heavy amount of money in books, journals – both online and in print. We have always gathered the Usage Statistics in terms of footfalls, number of books issued and number of beneficiaries for certain services. There are a few amongst us who have gone ahead and carved a niche for their libraries by measuring the Return on Investment.

All librarians would like to know the impact of library services on the parent institute. This programme would have enabled all the participants to find many tools and techniques to inspire them and to take back refreshed professional commitment to their workplace.

80 participants attended the Webinar.

Rev. Brother Jose Thuruthiyil (Director - SFIT) welcomed all the participants to SFIT virtually followed by Dr. Sincy George (Principal) who gave an insight into the current scenario of all libraries. Ms. Chinmayee Bhange (Librarian) gave a brief introduction about the SFIT LIRC to all the virtual participants. 

Ms. Jayashree Mawale (Librarian - Kohinoor Business School) then introduced BKC Knowledge Network to all.

The Question Answer Session was handled by Dr. Kuljeet Kahlon (Librarian - Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies).

Vote of Thanks was proposed by Ms. Sushma Karnik (Retired Library Director - The American Library).

The Recording of the Webinar is available at: SFIT Library YouTube Channel