Higher Education Shruti Tewari Xlri

ASHWAMEDHA’09

IGNITE

THE HIGHER EDUCATION PROBLEM

SHRUTI TEWARI | XLRI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND HUMAN RESOURCES

PROBLEMS PRESENTED Inability of the “vast talent pool” to impress companies

Employability issues – Only half the workforce is acceptable

Dwindling number of Master’s and PhDs in engineering

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CURRENT SCENARIO Government established UGC in 1953 Primary role of UGC has been to regulate the standard and spread of higher education in India There has been marked progress in the number of colleges & enrolment

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17000 colleges 20 Central Universities 217 State Universities 106 Deemed Universities 13 institutes of National Importance

Enrolment('000)

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CURRENT SCENARIO MAJOR ISSUES & CONCERNS 

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Regulatory system fails to maintain standards despite formidable entry barriers for institutions Over-centralization; Lack of institutional autonomy and accountability; very slow response to changes Difficulties in recruitment and retention of qualified teachers in critical areas Poor standards of academic research Little knowledge creation– little interaction with economy, society and other academic/ research institutions Chaotic and unplanned expansion Skill shortages despite high graduate unemployment SLIDE

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KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

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INVESTMENT & RECOGNITION

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CORPORATE VISIBILITY

SOLUTION PROPOSED

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CURRENT SCENARIO

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1 CORPORATE VISIBILITY 

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Establish “Innovation Laboratories” in conjunction with companies 

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Get live research based projects from organizations

Make research oriented project mandatory per year of engineering Company representation on institutions’ boards to facilitate curriculum overhaul Initiate student activities by making investments in student conferences, diversity initiatives, global activities, and leadership development Get corporate speakers, thus providing unique opportunities for industry’s top thought leaders to share their perspective, expertise, and advice with students SLIDE

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1 CORPORATE VISIBILITY

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Companies are looking for Quality Post-graduate engineers Once they are involved in undergraduate & post graduate institutes and engage students in research projects, it will serve the following purpose 

Companies can get important projects implemented Students can get exposure to what the industry requires

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Students can map their career paths during the course

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2 INVESTMENT & RECOGNITION

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Investment by institution in:  Creating a flexible, state-of-the-art learning environment  Learning centers which represent the four cornerstones of a comprehensive education  Faculty-driven research, including course development & case writing  Flexibility to respond quickly to new ideas and to pursue projects The companies gain through:  Access to students, faculty, and executives  Affiliation to build brand awareness with students and to provide corporate association SLIDE PROBLEMS PRESENTED

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3 KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

Initiate “Corporate Programs” to focus on:  Multidisciplinary projects  Industry networking  Collaborative learning  Dissemination of leading research

To bridge gaps between education system in USA/UK and India, initiate “University Programs” where:  Professors from foreign universities share their knowledge with Indian students SLIDE PROBLEMS PRESENTED

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THANK YOU!

SHRUTI TEWARI | XLRI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND HUMAN RESOURCES