GREETINGS FROM PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY A Central University COMMUNITY

GREETINGS FROM PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY (A Central University) & COMMUNITY COLLEGE Lawspet, Puducherry (The Constituent College)

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Lawspet, Puducherry

ESTD: 16 TH OCTOBER 1995 1 st COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN INDIA ATTACHED TO UNIVERSITY INAUGURATED BY Dr. (Miss) A. S. DESAI, Chairperson UGC

VISION To Reach out the Ø UNREACHED & WEAKER SECTIONS To Empower with Ø PROFESSIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS To Become Partners of Ø NATIONAL DEVT. PROCESS

The Constituent College of Pondicherry University Aims at: Generating Skilled Manpower to the tune of Market Demand by imparting: Ø Need oriented Ø Value based Education Ø Skill training & Ø Life coping Education Socially, Economically and Educationally Backward Groups

Academic Activities Life Skill, Communication & Personal grooming Theory Practical Vocational Skill Development Entrepreneurial Skill Development Commitment to culture, Environment & Community

PARTICIPATORY LEARNING Activities Outcome Group Activities (Exhibition Display Project) Interpersonal relation, cooperation and support Paper presentation, Individual project Reflecting thinking, Self esteem Visits, Field work, Village camp Community concern, orientation to actual life situation Special events Problem solving, risk bearing, crisis Management Science club, Eco club, Green star Environment concern, leadership, Innovations Inter action with eminent people Goal setting, positive thinking, desire for achievements Panel Discussion, debate on issues / trends Promote thinking process, differentiate right and wrong, undo the wrong concept and attitude Conducive College Atmosphere to learn experience and imbibe Positive Value System

UNIQUE FEATURES: ü Job oriented Courses / On-Job Training ü Add on Courses / Remedial / Life Skill programs ü Opportunities to Weaker Sections - SC/ST, OBC, Minorities, Women ü Extensive use of Infrastructure - Regular, Distant mode, Evening classes ü Working hours 7. 00 am to 9. 00 pm, 7 days a week ü Exclusive programs for Adolescent girls, young women, office goers & elderly ü UGC/Government Sponsored Programs ü Entrepreneurial Skill Development ü Fulbright study abroad program in US Community Colleges

Special training to SC/ST & OBC – sponsored by Government S. No. 1 Programmes Spoken English Learners SC/ST Employees of No. 10 Government Sectors 2 Type Writing and SC/ST Employees of Computer Government Sectors Funding Agency Pondicherry Adi-Dravidar Corporation, Government of Puducherry 15 Pondicherry Adi-Dravidar Corporation, Government of Puducherry Applications 3 Spoken English SC/ST Hostel Inmates, 36 Government of Puducherry 4 Spoken English OBC, SC/ST and Minority (2008 -09 to 2012 - Students Pursuing the 13) Degree and Diploma in Directorate of Adi-Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry 1, 077 UGC Sponsored Programmes 90 -120 Backward Class and Minority Services Community College 5 JET coaching SC/ST & OBC students / Corporation, Government of Puducherry year 6 Computer Literacy Senior Citizens 18 -- 7 Yoga Practice Senior Citizens 11 -- 8 IAS/IPS Preliminary SC/ST Students 30 Pondicherry Adi-Dravidar Welfare Exam – Coaching BC/OBC Students 09 Services, Government of Puducherry

Placement cell activities (2013 -14) Sl. No Particulars Students Attended 1 Employment in Business Management 65 2 Maya & Java Platform / Animation 125 3 Awareness on Stock Markets 90 4 Scope in Animation Industry 85 5 Life Skill Training 225 6 Workshop (one day) Campus Placement [ From TCS & CTS] 117 7 Soft Skill training 130 8 Industry orientation / Interview skills 110

PLACEMENT DETAILS: ON GOING DIPLOMA PROGRAMS DDW 100% self-employment – as licensed document writers – Pondicherry DSI 100% employment in the Government / Private sectors – Health & sanitary inspectors – Pondicherry / Tamilnadu DMPHW (Female) (Nursing Council approved) 100% placement in the Government / Private Health sectors. D. P. Ed. Placement in Government / Private schools-Physical Education assistant-Graduate attend this for career entry and Advancement TTC A certificate mandatory for Fine Arts graduates to get placed in schools DECCE Placement in Government / Private preschools also self employment scope for adult women

Entrepreneurship Development - A paradigm shift in the outlook attitude of youth As employment generators than employment seekers

Programs 1. Interactions with successful Entrepreneurs 2. Display: Case studies of Leading Entrepreneurs by students 3. Multi Staged Workshop Training: Ø Identify / Strengthen entrepreneurship skills Ø Awareness on scope / entrepreneurship opportunities Ø Industrial Visits Ø Step by step process in ED Ø Special training on selected Ventures – Govt. / Non Govt. Agencies Ø Setting up of model in campus by students with supervision of expert Ø Follow up guidance to those who intend to start Ø Interaction with Award winning Entrepreneurs

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT Leading Entrepreneur addressing students

ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING Mobile Repairing Paper Products Making

ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING – Mushroom production

ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING

ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING Jewelry Making Aarry works

ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING FIELD / INDUSTRIAL VISITS

Our Successful Entrepreneurs Spirulina cultivation Unit Mushroom Cultivation Unit Water Purification Unit Bio-Gas Unit

“OUR COMMENDABLE ACHIEVEMENT” ONE YEAR FULBRIGHT STUDY-ABROAD PROGRAM US COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

US Community College Initiative Programme selection procedure: Purpose Selection Ø To expand the academic skills (specific field of study) Ø Cultural exchange Ø Students with work experience Ø Screening - telephonic & personal interview Ø Test of English for international communication (TOEIC) exam (at US consulate) Ø Receive the certificate of completion from IREX (International Research & Exchange Board) Financial Aid Ø J 1 visa support to a fro travel Health benefit Tuition / University fees, Room & Board setting allowance

Mr. Bharath Marimuthu (2012 -13), UG Student Ø Have completed CCIP 2012 -13 programme in Edmond Community College, Washington state, USA

Ms. Suganthi Ramajayam (2013 -14), Student, PUCC Ø Have completed CCIP 2013 -14 programme in Scottsdale Community College, Arizona state, USA

Community College Initiative programme for this Academic year 2014 -15 Mr. Vignesh Devanathan Mr. Anushanth Sakthivel Pursuing his degree in “North West Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, Washington , USA” Pursuing his degree in “North East Wisconsin Technology College, Green Bay, Wisconsin State, USA”

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS Visit of UGC Team (XI Plan) NAAC visit to PUCC Visit of MHRD official

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS Diploma Certificate Distribution Award presentation New courses introduction National Seminar on “Community College – A movement towards National Development”

Alumni association - PUCCAA

Alumni Support ü Those who are placed in MNC / Corporates conduct free coaching / interview skills / group discussion on holidays ü DDW: as apprentice / hands on training ü Interact with peers in campus to abreast them with latest development / requirement of new skills ü Alumni entrepreneurs (small business) interact with students, factory visits & follow up help Motivating, Inspiring students to Aspire for a better life

“The New Community College Scheme” Ø INTRODUCED DURING 2013 -14 - In Pondicherry University Community College, Lawspet, Puducherry-605008.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEME (2013 -14) S. No. Suggested by MHRD Undertaken by PUCC, Lawspet, Puducherry Preliminary steps: 1 Identification of nodal officer Identified by: Prof. Dr. K. S. Kumari, Principal, Pondicherry University College, Lawspet, Puducherry. Community 2 Identification of Industry / trade activities Conducted a manpower requirement survey. 3 Identification of teachers / trainers Willingness to associate with Community College as SKP – ascertained during the survey 4 Identification of laboratories / workshops Personally visited industry / business sectors in and around Puducherry and ascertained their cooperation / facilities (labs/workshops)

Course finalisation: § Immediate manpower requirement § Availability of lab / workshop facilities § Willingness of the industry to cooperate (SKP / Skill training) Meeting of SKP / Industry partners arranged: − To introduce the concept of New Community College Scheme − To explore the scope, relevance of course & extent of support from industry.

Curriculum development: § Bo. S constituted by Pondicherry University with industry partners, academicians, SKP trainers. § The AICTE curriculum on the identified trades formed the basis. § Designed curriculum as per norms of MHRD / UGC. § Specified the role of industry partners as trainers, evaluators, placement promoters. § Academic council approval obtained. Budget proposal: Ø A detailed budget proposal prepared and submitted to UGC

Courses proposed under the New Community College scheme (2013 -14) Paramedical courses 100 1 Cardiac Lab Technology 20 2 Radiology & Imaging Technology 20 3 Renal Dialysis Technology 20 4 Operation Theatre Technology 20 5 Optometry Technology 20 Business Management courses 60 6 Tourism & Service Industry 30 7 Retail Management 30

COURSE PUBLICITY – VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS Ø Participated in “Education & Career Guideline Expo” arranged by Govt. of Puducherry. Ø Camps / Awareness programs in villages / rural areas by NSS volunteers Ø Posters & hoardings displayed at Prime locations Ø Notification in local dailies

Launching of New Scheme in Pondicherry University Community College, Lawspet (2013 -14) Particulars Month & Year 1. Starting of Programme: § Admission notification July 2013 § Admission to the courses (following due procedures) August / September 2013 2. Class Timings Ø 9. 30 AM to 4. 30 PM Ø 6 Working days / week (to cover 1000 hrs/year) 3. Scheduling § Bridge courses (orientation to B. Voc. Programme) 2 months on campus § General Education & Vocational Education Ø Theory 3 days / week – on campus / industry sites Ø Practicals & hands on training 3 days / week – industry sites

Instructional / Learning Hours Requirement 1000 hrs. / year Hours / Week 36 hrs. Days / Week 6 days Learning from Industry partners (Vocational Education) Total: 24 -28 hrs. /week Ø 18 hrs. / Week – in-plant training Ø 6 -12 hrs. / Week – Theory Learning – Internal Faculty (General Education) 8 -12 hrs. / Week

LIST OF INDUSTRY PARTNERS FOR VOCATIONAL COURSES (2013 -14) S. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 PARAMEDICAL COURSES TOURISM & SERVICE INDUSTRY JIPMER, Puducherry Thomas Cook India Ltd. , Puducherry Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital & Asia Pacific Tours, Puducherry Post Graduate Institute, Puducherry Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Cox and Kings Ltd. , Puducherry Institute, Puducherry Pondicherry Institute of Medical Science, Bonjour Bonheur Forex Spot Pvt. Ltd. , Puducherry Aravindar Eye Hospital, Puducherry La Concorde, Puducherry Vasan Eye Care, Puducherry Department of Tourism, Government of Puducherry 7 East Coast Hospital, Puducherry Ever Green Tours & Travels, Puducherry 8 A. G. Padmavathy Hospital, Puducherry Auro Travels Ltd. , Puducherry 9 AUM Hospital, Puducherry Atlanta Tours and Travels, Puducherry Mahatma Gandhi Government Medical College, Make My Trip India Pvt. Ltd. 10 Puducherry

Industry / Business / Health Sectors associating with the New Community College Scheme (2013 -14) – Paramedical courses Member of BOS BOM SKP’s handling for classes v Govt. Hospital, Puducherry Yes Yes v Govt. Medical College, Puducherry Yes Yes v JIPMER, Puducherry Yes Yes IV Sem v PIMS, Puducherry Yes Yes v East Coast Hospital, Puducherry Yes Yes v AG Padmavathy (Cardiac care) , Puducherry Yes Yes v AUM Hospital, Puducherry Yes - Yes v Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry Yes Yes v Vasan Eye care Hospital, Puducherry Yes Yes Industry / Business / Health Sectors Practical clinical training Paramedical courses Great demand for manpower, Hospitals – willing to cooperate & impart theoretical & practical training.

Industry / Business / Health Sectors associating with the New Community College Scheme (2013 -14) – Tourism & Service Industry Member of Industry / Business / Health Sectors On-Job Training SKP’s handling for 2 nd st classes 1 training BOS BOM v Thomas cook, Puducherry Yes Yes - Yes v Asia Pacific Torus, Puducherry Yes - - Yes v La Concorde Tours & Travels, Puducherry - - Yes - v Department of tourism, Puducherry Yes Yes - v Cox & Kings Ltd Yes - - v Bonjour Bonheur Pvt. Ltd. - - Yes - v Forex spot Pvt. Ltd. - - Yes - v Evergreen tours & travels - - Yes - - yes - Tourism & Service Industry v Auro travels

Students Score card → Periodic assessment of students

Vocational student strength

FUTURE PLAN New Courses introduction: 1. Catering & Service Industry 2. Emergency & Trauma care – identified SKP / Industry partners / Training facilities International collaboration: 3. Students training – Community Colleges, USA & Australia 4. Collaboration in curriculum designing 5. Training of trainers 6. Mutual certification 7. Organize an international conference involving delegates from USA & Australian Community Colleges. PUCC – Potential for a National centre for Skill Training & Development

Prof. Dr. K. S. KUMARI Principal Pondicherry University Community College Lawspet, Puducherry – 605 008. Office Phone No. : 0413 – 2252300 Mobile No. : (0) 94425 – 80530 E-mail : kskumari@hotmail. com