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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
TANSCHE to unveil first-ever model policy for academic and administrative audit of HEIs in TN
The policy will require the HEIs to ensure if they have appropriate student support systems on the campus, if adequate actions are being taken to ensure safety of students, measures taken for their mental well-being, and mechanisms in place to address grievances received from students of any kind. 'The policy is designed to enhance transparency, administrative efficiency and academic performance and it applies to all HEIs in TN, however, state-run institutions will be our priority,' said MP Vijayakumar, vice-chairman of TANSCHE. Notably, the TANSCHE had recently released a draft model policy on technology usage in HEIs, which promotes digitisation of all services and facilities available in institutions. According to higher education department officials, TANSCHE is working on 12 such policies like policy on outcome-based education, infrastructure and equipment maintenance, among others, to improve the quality of HEIs and ensure accountability. The remaining 10 policies will be released in the next few months. Sources said TN also plans to link the release of a certain percentage of monetary grants to the HEIs on the basis of their adherence to these policies. The adherence to the policies will also be taken into account during the State Institutional Ranking Framework (SIRF) ranking.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Anna University signs MoU with Autodesk to set up design and innovation lab
Anna University on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Autodesk, a multinational technology and design company, to set up a Design and Innovation Lab at the Centre for University-Industry Collaboration (CUIC) on the University campus in Chennai. With the establishment of the lab, over 30,000 students from Mechanical, Civil, Architecture, EEE, and Media Sciences will be able to use the educational version of Autodesk's technology products. Besides, at least 10,000 students from polytechnics and ITIs will be trained in futuristic technologies every year free of cost. In addition, about 400 faculty members will be trained every year as trainers for skilling, upskilling and reskilling. The company has made a ₹1.28-crore donation to the University to conduct year-long training programmes at the lab, said CUIC Director K. Shanmugasundaram. The MoU was signed by J. Prakash, Registrar, Anna University, and Conway Goh, Director-Asia Pacific and Japan, Autodesk Education Experiences, in the presence of Govi. Chezhiaan, Minister for Higher Education. Mr. Goh said recent figures in the company's State of Design and Make Report showed that talent crunch impacted business growth and industry leaders were struggling to find employees with the right technical skills while also lacking resources to build effective internal training programmes. The widening skill gap, he said, was forcing the leaders to rethink workforce strategies. At the Design and Innovation lab, students would be able to experiment on Autodesk platform solutions and have access to one of the most sophisticated AI technologies: Generative Design. QR-based feedback for students At the same event, the Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE) launched a QR-based feedback mechanism for students in government colleges and universities. The QR code will be made available at all campuses of government institutions and students would be encouraged to raise complaints or offer feedback over amenities like drinking water, sanitation and canteen. The feedback will be registered on a dashboard that would be managed by respective institutions with oversight from the Higher Education department. Guidelines for educational institutions Mr. Chezhiaan also released a draft policy on e-governance for higher education institutions in the State brought out by TANSCHE. M.P. Vijayakumar, vice-chairman, TANSCHE, said that the Council was in the process of bringing out a set of policies on 12 different areas, including recruitment, research, affiliation, university-industry collaboration, outcome-based education, skill-based education, and internet usage. These would first be released as draft policies and suggestions would be invited from all stakeholders. The final shape of these documents would be that of model policies, adherence to which would enable institutions certain privileges, like grants. J. Innocent Divya, Commissioner, Directorate of Technical Education, and E. Sundaravalli, Commissioner, Directorate of Collegiate Education, were present.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
SIPCOT and TANSCHE join hands to make students industry-ready
The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) has joined hands with Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE) for an initiative where students will be prepared for industry roles prior to graduation. 'We are acting as an interface between industry and TANSCHE,' K. Senthil Raj, Managing Director, SIPCOT said. 'On Thursday, we hosted a meeting where we gathered insights from companies on the skill gaps they observe in graduates of recent times. The idea was to understand what industries will be seeking from graduates over the next decade,' he added. Around 100 companies across five SIPCOT Industrial Parks in Kancheepuram participated in the meeting, offering insights into job roles, skill requirements, and assessment frameworks that would help in tailoring training programmes to align with the evolving needs of the industry. The meeting was chaired by K. Senthil Raj, SIPCOT Managing Director and M.P. Vijaya Kumar, vice-chairman of TANSCHE. 'With the rise of Generative AI and ChatGPT, the need for people in routine jobs will decrease. In the coming years, there will be a greater demand for more creative people. We need to equip our students accordingly,' Mr. Raj said. 'TANSCHE will be circulating a questionnaire to companies on what they are looking for – we will facilitate that,' he added. This initiative was conceived with a specific focus on students from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The initiative provides students with opportunities like internships, technical competitions, and inclusion in an empanelled talent pool. For industries, this model helps reduce post-recruitment training costs and facilitates early engagement with emerging talent. Students will get to select preferred roles by the end of their first year and undergo regular assessments.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State offers grants, jobs & visas to bring researchers leaving the US
Chennai: To attract researchers leaving the US due to Trump's anti-immigration policies, Tamil Nadu govt is preparing a comprehensive plan which includes an incentive and support package and a new framework to collaborate with foreign universities. The govt will provide internationally competitive salaries, start-up research grants, relocation aid including housing, and fast-tracked visa processing. "First, we will prepare a registry of overseas Tamil researchers across various disciplines and domains," said M P Vijayakumar, vice-chairman of Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE). The council will identify centres of excellence and research chairs in state universities that can host these scholars. The council is developing a collaboration framework between state-funded institutions and returning researchers. "The framework will include establishing joint research labs, co-supervising research scholars, undertaking collaborative research of national and international importance," Vijayakumar said. "We are open for long-term or short-term collaboration to boost basic science research," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tukarkan Bitcoin dan Ethereum - Tanpa Dompet Diperlukan! IC Markets MULAI SEKARANG Undo The plan is to attract researchers not only from the US but also from countries such as the UK and Australia. The Tamil Talents Plan , a new scheme, includes an annual conclave where diaspora researchers can engage with academic leaders, students, and policymakers. TANSCHE will keep the researcher registry updated through outreach, academic networks, and community ties. At a recent meeting with vice-chancellors and registrars, chief minister Stalin directed state universities to prepare plans to attract researchers who may leave the US due to new visa policies. He announced the Tamil Talents Plan to boost basic science research in the state. Vijayakumar said state universities such as the University of Madras, Madurai Kamaraj University have advanced research centres in basic sciences and application-oriented areas. "Artificial intelligence is expected to take away many routine jobs. Concentrating on basic science research will strengthen innovation and create new jobs," he added. In the budget, the state govt announced the establishment of two basic sciences and maths research centres in Chennai and Coimbatore at the cost of 100 crore in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Does your college have stinky loos? Scan to make a plaint
Chennai: From the next academic year, students in colleges and universities can complain about stinky toilets and poor food in canteens by scanning a QR code. The Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE) will introduce this QR-code-based feedback system on a pilot basis at the . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "If the codes are scanned, the message will automatically be triggered to the authorities concerned," said M P Vijayakumar, vice-chairman of TANSCHE. For example, toilets will have two QR codes with messages "Am I clean?" or "Am I stinky?" If they scan the QR code for stinky, the message will be sent to authorities. "This is the way to get feedback to improve the service delivery. The council has developed the software. Higher education minister Govi Chezhiaan will launch it soon," he added. The council also plans to launch a student satisfaction survey on academic experience, teaching quality, curriculum, campus environment, career and skill development, and overall satisfaction in all higher educational institutions. "Students are the best judges to tell us whether the classes are interesting or not, the quality of faculty members, lab exposure," Vijayakumar said. The survey aims to ensure a student-friendly academic environment. It will be used as one of the indicators for the State Institutional Ranking Framework (SIRF) planned by the Tamil Nadu govt. The questionnaire will be sent directly to students and TANSCHE is collecting mail ids of students.
