Education Headlines 1st August 2010

IIM-Lucknow Has Launched New Business Management Programme

IIM-Lucknow has launched a new professional programme in collaboration with Hughes Communications India Limited--Executive Global Business Management Programme. Lectures, assignments and sessions will be taken by senior managers of the industry and varied firms. Professor Ajay Singh, IIM-Lucknow, said, “This programme helps participants master new skills, develop global mindsets and leadership styles. The programme provides students with a platform for growth that serves both the individual and the organization.” The syllabus for the Executive Global Business Management programme includes global business environment, international business, global perspective on marketing etc.

Source: 21st July, 2010, headlinesindia.mapsofindia.com      Compiled by www.shiksha.com


HRD Ministry Has Dropped The Idea of Quota in Private Colleges

The HRD Ministry has dropped the idea of reservation for candidates belonging to SC/ STs and OBCs in private and unaided colleges. Mr. Kapil Sibal was the first cabinet minister, who raised his voice against reservation policy introduced by former education minister Mr. Arjun Singh in 2006. The State Minister, HRD Mrs. D Purandeshwari, said, “The government is at present focusing on reforms and expansion of higher education. The reservation bill is certainly not on the priority list for the ministry, which is why it has been put aside for the time being.” Private institutes had protested against the Private Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Fixation of Fee), Policy, 2005. They said that these policies create disturbance in their performance and may pose an adverse effect on the quality of education they impart & their plans of establishing new educational institutions.

Source: 26th July, 2010, dnaindia.com      Compiled by www.shiksha.com


9% Raise in Overseas Students Admission in IIM-C

There has been seen an increase of 9% in admission of overseas students in IIM-C compared to last year’s intake. In the 2010--2012 batch, there were 32 overseas students. The overseas students get admission through GMAT, and the eligibility criterion is that, they should be graduate from abroad or have worked outside the country, before taking a final decision of pursuing management program from India. This year, the overseas candidates have opted for IIM-C over other globally renowned business schools like Stanford Graduate School of Business, Leeds University Business School, National University of Singapore etc.

Source: 27th July, 2010, 1click.indiatimes.com      Compiled by www.shiksha.com


IGNOU Has Introduced New Courses in Rehabilitation Psychology and Urban Governance

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has introduced new courses in Rehabilitation Psychology and Urban Governance. The PG. diploma in Urban Governance is being launched in partnership with Mumbai's All India Institute of Local Self Government. This program will upgrade the skills of candidates, who are employed in different urban local bodies and NGOs. Dr. Latha Pillai, Pro Vice Chancellor, IGNOU, said, “There is a dearth of urban planners in the country. At present, 14 institutes in the country produce planners at the rate of 400 per year.” She also added, “There is also an urgent need to go beyond just a diploma and synergise the research that's been happening in various institutes on this topic.” Through a Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology program, students will learn to help needy people who are suffering from disabilities. The university official said, “The course will help students understand the psychology of disabled people in a better way, facilitating the process of rehabilitation for them.”

Source: 21st July, 2010, headlinesindia.mapsofindia.com      Compiled by www.shiksha.com

New Policy For Engineering Program This Year

In this academic year, students will find some new changes in the admission process of engineering colleges in Gujarat. Until now, students had been following the upgradation structure but from this year, they will have to follow a reallocation policy. As per the new policy, a candidate who has taken admission in a particular branch but now wants to opt for another branch would need to submit his/her previous seat to get an admission in the desired engineering branch. Mr. MN Patel, Principal of LD Engineering College and head of the admission committee, said, “It is not going to affect the career of the students much. The only difference is that first they had the option of holding on to their earlier branch, but now they will get a chance to reshuffle depending on the availability of the college and the branch that they have requested for.”

Source: 22nd July, 2010, dnaindia.com      Compiled by www.shiksha.com


SMU-DE Has Introduced Course in Allied Health Sciences

SMU-DE has introduced Allied Health Sciences program, which focuses on practical training and teaching methods. Keeping the importance of advanced technology in health in mind, there is an all time increase in demand for trained professionals in this field. Lecturers impart education through video chatting and get facilities like online library and counseling also.

Source: 28th July, 2010, merinews.com      Compiled by www.shiksha.com