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| Sunday , April 06 , 2008
“Start dynamic courses”
University Grants Commission Chairman tells universities
KARAIKUDI: State Universities are lagging behind in introducing
dynamic courses that suited the current expectation of industries,
said Sukhadeo Thorat, Chairman, University Grants Commission,
New Delhi.
Laying the foundation stone for the Department of Bio-Electronics
and Bio-Sensors and declaring open postgraduate ladies’
hostel constructed under the 10th plan funds at Alagappa University
here on Saturday, he said that they were still concentrating
on traditional courses such as commerce, mathematics, etc.
Though these courses were needed for basic studies, universities
should think beyond the level and introduce new dynamic courses
that would match the expectation of the current generation.
New measures
Mr. Thorat said the UGC had introduced several new measures
in the 11th plan such as academic reforms, changes in evaluation
system, governance, etc.
Communication had been sent to the universities in the country
to give effect to the policy changes of the UGC.
He said the 11th plan had component of achieving the target
of inclusive education aimed at Backward, Most Backward Classes,
Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Minorities. Universities
and institutions situated in most backward areas would be
given additional grant to bring more and more poor students
under the higher education system. He said the percentage
of philanthropists, who were really contributing to the education,
had seen a declining trend. On the other hand, commercialisation
of education was on the rise.
RM. Alagappa Chettiar, who donated his several acres of land
to start educational institutions, was a model for philanthropists.
P. Ramasamy, Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University, who presided
over, said bio-electronics and bio-sensors had great future.
The varsity would take measures to fully utilise the advantages
of bio-sensors and bio-electronics.
R. Dhandapani, Registrar, participated.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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