Sustenance of project

innovations Dr.V.Thanikachalam,

Nodal officer

Projects completed under International Development Organizations like World Bank• Polytechnics (New or updated).• Programs (Formal) - Certificate

- Diploma- Post-diploma.

- Continuing education for the working professionals

Utilization of Resources for the Conduct of B.E/B. Tech Programs• The laboratories and workshops are well

developed• Well developed infrastructure could support

advanced courses• Sufficient resources are there• B.E/ B.Tech programs could be launched• Additional faculty members could be recruited

Postgraduate Programs

• Selected postgraduate programs could be planned and be conducted

• Institutes can collaborate with other universities and colleges in the state

• Can offer facilities for the contact classes for distance education programs

Non-formal Programs that could be offered• Skill Development Programmes in

Selected Vocations.• Short-term knowledge development

programmes through the extension centres.

• Community Development Programmes.

Consultancy Services that could be offered...• Continuing Education Programs for the

working professionals.• Testing Services.• Maintenance Services.• Production Services.• Supervision and Certification.• Assistance in Investigation.• Assistance in Planning & Implementation.

Competencies Gained by the faculty members...• Competency in developing new, market

driven for technician programs.• Competency in evaluating, revising and

updating various technician programs.• Competency in developing appropriate

instructional materials and media.• Competency in training various human

resources (School dropouts to working professionals).

Project Polytechnics’ Achievements…• Trained ‘N1’ technicians in existing and

emerging technology.• Institutionalized ‘N2’ Certificate, diploma and

post-diploma programmes.• Planned ‘N3’ skill development programmes

for ‘N4’ – persons.• Developed ‘N5’ products.• Assisted ‘N6’ departments, industries and

entrepreneurs.• Generated ‘X’ Rupees as IRG.

Project Institutes have ...• Modern Labs.• Modern workshops• Well trained faculty and technical support staff• Modern Library with Internet facilities• Well developed infrastructure- Classrooms- Hostels- Multipurpose halls- Communication facilities- Residential quarters- Transport facilities

State Board and Centers…

• State Board of Technical Education• Autonomy to plan, implement and evaluate

appropriate programmes• Academic Council which will provide

expertise on planning the programmes• Advisory Committees• Boards of Studies• Extension Centres• Consultancy Centre• Skill Development Centres.

Your Board of Governors / Governing Council...

• Helps shape the vision and direction of the polytechnic

• Ensures that the polytechnic fulfills the mandate

• Has a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the polytechnic.

Leadership of the Polytechnic...

• Shows, clear vision, a sense of purpose and high aspirations for the polytechnic with a relentless focus on students achievement.

• Assists in strategic planning.• Inspires, motivates and influences

faculty, staff and students.• Creates effective teams.

Commitment of the leaders….

• To run an equitable and inclusive polytechnic in which each individual faculty matters.

• To provide good role models for the faculty members and students.

Sustenance of Polytechnic’s Innovations...

• Continuous improvement of long-term, medium-term and short-term programmes.

• Continuous service to the clients based on the experts and updated infrastructure.

Maintaining and Updating...

• Websites of the polytechnic.• Brochures on the faculty / students’

achievement, and projects completed.• Open House Programs.• Linkages with other Resource Institutes,

Professional Associations of the State, Region and Nation.

• Networking with local, and state institutes, user organizations, Alumni Association, NGOs, Industries and Government Departments.

Proactively assessing the needs of…• Entrepreneurs.• Local Industries.• Government Departments.• Rural and Tribal Youth.• Semi-urban / Urban youth.• Women.• Physically challenged persons.

Take initiatives to…

• Technology transfer in selected areas of local production units.

• Assist the entrepreneurs to start a potential industry.

• Training the professionals in IT based programmes.

• Extend your services in maintenance.

State Administration would...

• Facilitate further development of the project polytechnics.

• Continuously improve the infrastructure to meet the growing needs.

• Support your initiatives to develop innovative and flexible programmes.

Polytechnic Administration would ….• Assist rigorous self-evaluation.• Use the findings effectively.• Recruit and retain qualified and

experienced faculty.• Mobilize the faculty to seize

opportunity.• Show passion for students’

development and achievement.

Take initiatives to…• Transform the polytechnic in to a center of

excellence.• Communicate the activities in human resource

development through- Product display - Poster Presentation- Radio talk- TV programs- Participation in local seminars and exhibitions- Brochures / Pamphlets- News release

• Participate in human resource development programs of the state

Modernizing the polytechnic periodically through...

• Various Government and State Government Projects and / or Schemes.

• The contributions of local industries, alumni and business organizations.

Evaluate...

• Programs conducted.• Services rendered.• Success in other activities.• Contribution in knowledge

development and human capital development in your state.

Analyzing ...

• Vision periodically.• Mission frequently.• Goals and Objectives every year.• Impact on the society which

contributed to your development once in three years.

Update the faculty members’...

• Competencies to match the needs of the industry.

• Participation in decision making.• Autonomy in planning innovative

programmes.• Creativity in instructional design and

delivery.• Productivity.

Maintain…

• Appropriate climate which is conducive for the development.

• Professional ethics in your activities- high value system- efficiency and effectiveness in programs

and projects- no corruption in any activity.

Now, the Project Polytechnics

• Are super leaders• Create a standard and excellence • Faculty members are ready to take

risks.• Exhibit professional confidence.• Take calculated risks in projects.• Plan to be a learning organization.

Then

• The faculty would grow further based on the support and recognition by the society and Government.

Secrets of Sustenance….

• Continuous improvement in services and programmes.

• Motivation to the faculty and staff.• Autonomy in planning and implementing

programmes / projects.• Creativity in solving problems.• Proactive initiatives in extending assistance

through consultancy to the society at large.• Assuring quality and cost effectiveness.• Continuous evaluation and correction.

Hence, there is no limit in the creative programs and projects

Sky is the limit for sustenance

We look forward to learn about the institute’s achievements in the year 2020

Government and World Bank expect you to become a LEARNING ORGANIZATION, and a model for others to follow.

CONGRATULATIONS for your initiatives in sustenance beyond the project period!