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Welcome to KGiSL Institute of Technology (KITE)!. Dr. V. Jeyakesavan University of Texas at Dallas, USA jeyv@utdallas.edu. Agenda. My background Why am I here? Past: School Memorization Present: College Why this college? How is different from school?
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Welcome to KGiSL Institute of Technology (KITE)! Dr. V. Jeyakesavan University of Texas at Dallas, USA jeyv@utdallas.edu
Agenda • My background • Why am I here? • Past: School • Memorization • Present: College • Why this college? • How is different from school? • How to get the max out of college? • Future: Higher studies or Industry • How to prepare yourself? • What parents should do?
Little bit about myself • Dad was a school teacher in our village. • B.E. (ECE) in CEG Guindy, Anna University – 1986-90 • UNIX System Software Engineer, HCL Limited, Chennai, 1990-91 • MS Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), USA, 1991-94
Little bit about myself • Telecom Software Engineer, Northern Telecom, Dallas, USA, 1994-97 • Ph.D. Computer Science (part-time), University of Texas at Dallas, USA, 1994-99 • Technical Lead, Samsung Telecom, 1997-2010 • Adjunct Faculty, UTD CS department, 1999-2002 • Online Adjunct Faculty in several online universities from 2000
Little bit about myself • Sr. Lecturer (full-time), UTD Computer Science, 2010-present • Passionate about teaching – I travel to India twice a year to share the latest ideas to improve CS & Engg. education in Indian colleges.
Why am I here? • Today is my 13th day in KITE in the past 2 months. • Activities: • Faculty Development Workshop : 4 days • Java workshop for 3rd CS/IT students: 4 days • “Enjoyable introduction to programming” workshop – open for all Coimbatore faculty : 2 days • 2 day C/C++ placement training for final year CS/IT/ECE students • 1 day programming workshop for final year Mech students (next week)
Why am I here? • I know little bit about KITE and its management • I am both an outsider and an insider • I have visited lots of Engg colleges recently & know how each one operates. • I hope to share my thoughts & observations.
Past: Your School Education • Was it enjoyable? • Involved lot of memorization? • Tons of information dump • Was it all about +2 scores? Unfortunately, yes • Fierce competition
Present: KITE • I am sure each student & family have your own reason to join KITE. • KITE is reasonably young institution, so it does have a few challenges. • But I can say you have come to a great college! • My sister’s son is here to prove my words
Why KITE is a great college? • Management passionate about quality and results • Excellent resources & staff in labs • plan to train 1000 school students this December • Management working hard to improve placements • Unique co-existence of companies and colleges inside the campus. • Simple & efficient processes in place – business-like environment
School College : Major changes? • Memorization Understanding • Enjoy the learning process • Ask questions & keep the class interactive • Try something new in the lab sessions • It is time to become an adult & professional!
Get max out of college life • Time management skills • Make new friends • Explore - Go beyond what is required • Self-discipline - Stay away from destructive habits • Put your brain to the test
Steve Jobs – convocation speech “You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life."
Future: Higher education or Industry • What do you want to do in your life? • 3rd year is the great time to start preparing for life beyond college! • Go for internships during breaks – build industry experience! • Present papers in college symposiums • Improve your English language skills – needed to handle “Group Discussions” and interviews. • Decent programming skills is a must for all. • I am sure management will do their part!
Future: What do companies want? • Communication Skills: • Constructive criticism • Comprehension skills • Professional behavior • Learn quickly and apply your knowledge to solve problems • Ok to make a mistake once, but NOT twice! • Team-work • Confidence, passion and positive attitude • Help your office run like a “well-oiled machine”. • Use the next 3 years to get prepared.
Future : Higher Education in US • MS or MBA degrees • take TOEFL and GRE or GMAT exams in 3rd year • Be ready to spend a lot in first 2 semesters, then you will be eligible to work in companies. • It is possible to graduate debt-free! • Unforgettable International Experience!
What parents should do… • Allow your children to grow up! • Do not be their personal assistant/manager or provide reminder service, etc. If you do, you are setting them up for failure in life • They are in a safe and friendly environment – enable them to become well-rounded adults! • Slowly transition from “parent” role to “friend” role!
Questions & Answers Dr. V. Jeyakesavanjeyv@utdallas.edu