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IUS Network Conference 2012: Discussions and Decisions in Salesian Higher Education

This conference delves into key topics such as identity, mission, faculty development, and institutional projects in the context of Salesian presence in higher education from 2012-2016.

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IUS Network Conference 2012: Discussions and Decisions in Salesian Higher Education

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  1. DISCUSSIONS & DECISIONS KOLKATTA CONFERENCE - 2012 In the background of IUS Common Programme 4 and Policies for Salesian Presence in Higher Education - 2012-2016 Don Bosco - Higher Education Network, Asia

  2. Topics • IUS Network (CP 4, Strategic Line 1) • Identity and Mission (CP 4, Strategic Line 2) • Faculty Development (CP 2 & 3) • Institutional Project (CP 2 & 3 • Other Aspects

  3. 1. IUS Network 1.1 Statutes of the Network Common Programme 4, Strategic Line 1 Resolved to form an Independent Body with Office-bearers and Statutes. It has to be presented to SPCSA for approval. Reserved for 5.00 PM Session today.

  4. 1. IUS Network 1.2 Communication Tools Common Programme 4, Strategic Line 1 a) Don Bosco India - Higher Education Network Website (2011,2012) • Suggestion: Website for each institution linked to national site. • Yelagiri Proposal: Yelagiri Centre to develop IUS website b) Social Network Account • e.g. Facebook account (for all Don Bosco Institutes) c) e-Newsletter • Disseminate information for better involvement • Who can undertake this responsibility? Web Master?

  5. 1. IUS Network 1.3 Networking Possibilities Common Programme 4, Strategic Line 1 a) Participation in National/International Conferences • Promote Networking • Dates announced for upcoming conferences in a few colleges/University b) Institutional Expertise and Competencies • Share expertise in our institutions • Contact Individuals who are experts and publish an online directory

  6. 1. IUS Network 1.3 Networking Possibilities Common Programme 4, Strategic Line 1 c) Common Identity Card • For Students & Staff Provide assistance while traveling outside an institution’s region. d) Student and Staff Exchange Programmes • Possibilities of programmes among institutions of same nature • Institution help initiate programme for other institutions • Exchange Programme: Focus of next IUS meeting

  7. 1. IUS Network 1.4 Research Common Programme 4, Strategic Line 1 Take research works as solid base for policy-making and networking. • Establish research pool and make resources available for use. • Encourage Publications in existing journals. • Avail Templeton Research Grants (2011)

  8. 1. IUS Network 1.5 IUS Database Common Programme 4, Strategic Line 1 IUS Database Creation (Institutional Data, e-Portfolio, Documentary Resources, etc.) • Directory: Don Bosco India – Higher Education Network (2011) Second Edition? • Self-Study Reports – Support for Preparation • ‘Institutional Planning’ Initiation (as per NAAC Recommendations -2011, for colleges).

  9. II. Identity and Mission 2. Identity and Mission (Common Programme 4, Strategic Line 2) 2.1 Process for Reflection on identity and mission Focal point of next Assembly Meeting: • To have better of Our Mission in the context of Higher Education Institutes, make the presentations of institutions in the next meeting with this focus.

  10. II. Identity and Mission 2. Identity and Mission (Common Programme 4, Strategic Line 2) 2.2 Booklet on Good Practices • Publish booklet (by December 2012) • Fr Mario Vaz to send sample format of institutional good practices

  11. II. Identity and Mission 2. Identity and Mission (Common Programme 4, Strategic Line 2) 2.3 Placement of Students • Offering placement possibilities • Fr Ambrose of Dharmapuri highlighted Vazhikatti – Salesian Initiatives for placement services • Online job seeking through Vazhikatti • Need for National Network for Placement (IUS and DBTech) • Formation of Committee (comprising all regions) – to propose forming network for placement

  12. II. Identity and Mission 2. Identity and Mission (Common Programme 4, Strategic Line 2) 2.4 Campus Ministry • Network of campus ministry in-charge in our Colleges colleges • Executive Board to facilitate by 2011

  13. III. Faculty Development 3. Faculty Development (Common Programmes 2 and 3, 1998-2011) 3.1 Staff Induction Course on ‘Preventive System’ • Adoption of ‘Don Bosco Way’ for staff induction programme in our institutions • To implement user-friendly and feature rich website (Fr Adolph)

  14. III. Faculty Development 3. Faculty Development (Common Programmes 2 and 3, 1998-2011) 3.2 Online Course on “Cooperative Learning and Educational Technology in the Salesian Way” • Status of VCT Course – Many Dropouts – Unable to continue • VCT Team (Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur)

  15. IV. Institutional Project 4. Institutional Project (Common Programmes 2 and 3, 1998-2011) Workshop on Institutional Planning • Workshop at Tirupattur (February 15-16, 2013) • Theme: “Direction and Management of the IUS” • Animator: Br Mario Olmos SDB Results and Follow-up • Planning mentality has to be brought-in • Need Coaching to do team-based planning

  16. V. Other Aspects 5. Other Aspects Zero Waste Management Success Stories of Mr. Srinivasan (explained by Fr John Louis) Aspects of Programme 1. Certificate Programme 2. Setting up of SHGs

  17. Thank You Any Questions?

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