Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) Welcome to Session on Success Story of VNR VJIET, Hyderabad

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) Agenda • About VNR VJIET • Success Story of VNR VJIET • Success Mantra of VNR VJIET • Differentiators • VJ Spectral Pyramid • Enrichment of Curricular Aspects • Strengthening Teaching – Learning • Enhancing Evaluation Process • Promoting Research and Innovations • Focusing on Students Progression • Promoting Values and Social Responsibilities Dr. Rajendra Prasad Somineni, VNR VJIET, Hyderabad 2

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) About VNR VJIET • Established in the Year 1995 by Vignana Jyothi • Currently Offering 8 UG & 13 PG programs with an intake of 1200 & 234 • Affiliated to JNTUH and Autonomous Institute by UGC • NAAC Accredited with A++ Grade – 3. 73 score in 2018 & A Grade - 3. 21 in 2013 • 7 UG Programs Accredited Three Times by NBA - CE program accredited for 5 years under OBE • Recognized under Section 2(f), 12(B) and College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) Status by UGC • Five Depts. are recognized as Research Centers by JNTUH • TEQIP II Grant in 2011 • Good number of Funded Research projects, Mo. Us, Trade Marks, Copy Rights, Applied Patents, Inhouse Incubators, MTP system • Strong Academics and Examination System in practice Dr. Rajendra Prasad Somineni, VNR VJIET, Hyderabad 3

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) Success Mantra of VNR VJIET Four S 1. 2. 3. 4. Sankalpam Shraddha Shrama Sahanam Students, Alumni & Stake Holders Dedicated Faculty & Staff Visionary Management 4 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Somineni, VNR VJIET, Hyderabad

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) • VJ Philosophy : - Dedicated to Serving the Society • VJ Spectral Pyramid. TM • An integrated model - all activities of VNR VJIET • Teaching - Excellence in Academics • Research - Exploration of Knowledge thru Research • Innovation - Excitement of Innovation & Entrepreneurship • Extension Activities - Exponent for Development of a Rounded Personality with Global Vision and Social Responsibility 5

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) Decks of Pyramid : 1. Policy 2. Strategy 3. Resources 4. Operation & Quality Assurance Outcome • Creates Rounded Personality Ø Brought phenomenal changes in Academic, Administrative and Managerial Process, which is benefiting all the stakeholders 6

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) VNR VJIET Differentiators VJ Spectral Pyramid™ Career Vision Approach™ Show and Tell Shadow Engineering & Engineer-in-Mirror VNR Lab Protocol™ • Creating Rounded Personality • Visualizing and Strategizing Career • Demonstrating Projects to Peers • Experiencing Engineering Through Internships • Bringing Real World Applications to Experiments Mentoring, Training & Placement • Integrated Intervention of "Career Vision Approach" Competency Development Centre • Student Skill Enhancement VJ Hub and Weekend Laboratory • Incubating Innovative Ideas RCC WIT & WIL™ (“Why am I Teaching what I am Teaching? ” and “Why am I Learning what I am Learning? ”) Institute Publications Centre for Presencing and Design Thinking Institute Calendar • Converging Interdisciplinary Research • Outcome Driven Teaching - Learning Methodology • Propagating Institute's Accomplishments • Being Present and Sensing can make real learning possible • Think Big with Empathy • Calendar for Institute Events TEDx VNR VJIET • Unleashing New Ideas to Inspire and Inform Course Projects • Empowering Students Through Project Based Learning VNR Ex. Pro Open House • Portraying Engineering Scenario to School Students • Institute Projects – Open to Public / Students 7

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET)

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET)

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET)

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) Enrichment of Curricular Aspects • Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Outcome Based Education (OBE)ü Students acquire skills in chosen area and has opportunities for multidisciplinary knowledge ü Achieve graduate attributes, strengthening the students all rounded personality • Stakeholders Feedback on Curriculum Design & Development • Enriched Curriculum with Value Based and Value Added Courses • Courses on Industry Needs and Emerging Technologies • Mandated Industrial Training / Internships ü Gap reduces between industry requirements and Students skill set ü Exposure to advanced technologies 11 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Somineni, VNR VJIET, Hyderabad

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) Strengthening Teaching – Learning • Structured Teaching Plan to be prepared and Audited regularly • Well-defined Induction Program for newcomers - Students and Staff • Diagnostic test - analyze training needs – Provide Mentoring and Training • Student Centric Teaching Methods – WIT & WIL™, POGIL, Lab Protocol, Story board, Course based Projects, Learning by Doing etc. • ICT facilities, Learning Management system (LMS), NPTEL/MOOCs • Integrated Campus Automation • Remote Teaching by eminent professors • Institute to develop ICT Resources (Video lectures, Learning content) • Regular Feedback on teaching & Learning through Class Review Committee, Students Feedback • Increased self learning opportunities – 24/7 laboratories, library, Digital Library • MOUs with Foreign Universities, Industries for training, internship 12 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Somineni, VNR VJIET, Hyderabad

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) Enhancing Evaluation Process • Automation of Examination Section • Continuous internal assessment – Day to day, Online, Project Based • Transparency in Evaluation Process • Provision towards grievances, challenge evaluation • Antiplagiarism check for Project Thesis • Evaluation pattern addressing Blooms Taxonomy and Course Outcomes. • Students performance in terms of outcome attainment 13 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Somineni, VNR VJIET, Hyderabad

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) Promoting Research and Innovations • Impart Research Culture – ü Research Advisory Board with eminent researchers from Industry, Research Organizations, Academic Institutions ü Research Policy, Antiplagiarism Policy - Incentives for research, seed money ü Recognized Research Centres in the institute, encourage faculty as research guides ü Research Interest Groups - core areas of research ü Research Laboratories - Collaborative research work, Publications, Funding Projects ü Workshops, seminars, conferences related to Key Research Areas ü Publications for faculty, research scholars, PG Students 14 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Somineni, VNR VJIET, Hyderabad

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) Promoting Research and Innovations • Impart Innovative Culture ü IP Policy, Incubation Policy ü Incubation Centers & Startups in campus ü Entrepreneur Talks and IPR workshops ü Innovation / Big Idea Competitions to identify best ideas ü Innovation Awards & Patents • Consultancy and IRG ü Consultancy Policy ü Identify Strong fields for offering consultancy ü Promote and Collaborate with industry/institution/govt. to attract consultancy Dr. Rajendra Prasad Somineni, VNR VJIET, Hyderabad 15

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) Focusing on Students Progression • Mentoring, Training & Placement – Integrated Intervention of Career Vision Approach • Competency Development Centre, EDC, IIIC, TEDx • Free Ships, Alumni Scholarships, Insurance Schemes, Tuition Fee Exemptions • Academic Excellence Awards, Best Library Users, Best Projects to encourage students performance • Students Clubs –Creative arts, Crescendo, Live Wire, Dramatrix, Scintillate – Photography club, Stentorian, Telugu Sahithi vanam, VJ Teatro. • Professional society chapters – ISTE, IEEE, ISOI, CSI, IETE, SAE, ASME, IEI, IGBC, Team Robotics, Kaksya Sastra. • NSS, NCC, VNRSF, Rotaract (Rotary club) • Sports, Technical and Cultural Fests on regular basis • Active Alumni Association– Collaboration for knowledge sharing, training, projects, employability, innovations 16 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Somineni, VNR VJIET, Hyderabad

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) Promoting Values and Social Responsibilities • Environmental friendly campus – encourage Solar energy, LED Lights, Rainwater harvesting, Water Recycling, Waste management, Recycling, Car pooling, Bicycles, Public Transport • Extension activities to promote – technology, digitization, e-outreach, awareness towards employment opportunities, cyber security, solution for pollution problems, etc. • Outreach Activities – Anti drugs drives, Volunteer teaching, Blood donation and Health camps, Surveys, Haritha haram, Swatchh Bharath, Unnat Bharat Abhayan etc. • Social empowerment through student projects, VNRExpro 17 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Somineni, VNR VJIET, Hyderabad

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET)

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNR VJIET) Dr. Rajendra Prasad Somineni VNR VJIET Email: rajendraprasad_s@vnrvjiet. in