Speaking at a meeting of Tamil Nadu's self-financing arts, science and management colleges in Coimbatore, Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan assured government support for quality education, global collaborations, employability, research and institutional development.
Coimbatore:
The Association of Self-Financing Arts, Science and Management Colleges of Tamil Nadu (ASFASMTN) organised a special consultative meeting in Coimbatore on June 27, bringing together secretaries, chairpersons and academic administrators from self-financing colleges across the State to discuss the future of higher education.
Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan attended the event as the chief guest and addressed the gathering on the State government's vision for improving the quality of higher education. He highlighted initiatives aimed at enhancing student welfare, skill development, employability, research and innovation, while emphasising the importance of collaboration between government and private higher education institutions.
The Minister said the government was committed to extending all necessary support for the development of higher education in Tamil Nadu. He assured the gathering that the issues and recommendations submitted by the association would be examined and reiterated the government's willingness to work closely with educational institutions to strengthen the sector.
Calling upon institutions to provide quality education of global standards, he said the government would facilitate collaborations and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Tamil Nadu institutions and leading international universities. He also stressed that every higher educational institution should establish dedicated placement cells and ensure employment opportunities for students graduating from their campuses.
Sharing his personal experiences, the Minister said integrity and humility are the foundations of success and assured educational institutions of a transparent administrative approach in the higher education sector.
During the programme, ASFASMTN President Prof. Dr Ajith Kumar Lal Mohan welcomed the gathering and outlined the significant contribution of self-financing arts, science and management colleges to the growth of higher education in Tamil Nadu. GRG Institutions Chairperson Dr Nandini Renganathan delivered the felicitation address, highlighting the importance of quality education, industry-academia collaboration and equipping students with globally relevant skills.
Association Vice Presidents S.D. Chandrasekar and V. Rajkumar, along with Treasurer Dr R. Nithyanandam, also addressed the gathering.
The association submitted a representation to the Higher Education Minister highlighting key challenges faced by self-financing institutions and suggesting measures to strengthen higher education in the State. The memorandum covered issues relating to academic quality, skill-oriented curriculum, research promotion, digital transformation, industry partnerships, employability and student welfare.
Representatives from member institutions also participated in the interactive session by sharing their views, recommendations and expectations regarding policy reforms and institutional development.
The meeting concluded with the association reaffirming its commitment to work in partnership with the State government to further enhance the quality, accessibility and global competitiveness of higher education in Tamil Nadu.
The Association of Self-Financing Arts, Science and Management Colleges of Tamil Nadu (ASFASMTN) organised a special consultative meeting in Coimbatore on June 27, bringing together secretaries, chairpersons and academic administrators from self-financing colleges across the State to discuss the future of higher education.
Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan attended the event as the chief guest and addressed the gathering on the State government's vision for improving the quality of higher education. He highlighted initiatives aimed at enhancing student welfare, skill development, employability, research and innovation, while emphasising the importance of collaboration between government and private higher education institutions.
The Minister said the government was committed to extending all necessary support for the development of higher education in Tamil Nadu. He assured the gathering that the issues and recommendations submitted by the association would be examined and reiterated the government's willingness to work closely with educational institutions to strengthen the sector.
Calling upon institutions to provide quality education of global standards, he said the government would facilitate collaborations and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Tamil Nadu institutions and leading international universities. He also stressed that every higher educational institution should establish dedicated placement cells and ensure employment opportunities for students graduating from their campuses.
Sharing his personal experiences, the Minister said integrity and humility are the foundations of success and assured educational institutions of a transparent administrative approach in the higher education sector.
During the programme, ASFASMTN President Prof. Dr Ajith Kumar Lal Mohan welcomed the gathering and outlined the significant contribution of self-financing arts, science and management colleges to the growth of higher education in Tamil Nadu. GRG Institutions Chairperson Dr Nandini Renganathan delivered the felicitation address, highlighting the importance of quality education, industry-academia collaboration and equipping students with globally relevant skills.
Association Vice Presidents S.D. Chandrasekar and V. Rajkumar, along with Treasurer Dr R. Nithyanandam, also addressed the gathering.
The association submitted a representation to the Higher Education Minister highlighting key challenges faced by self-financing institutions and suggesting measures to strengthen higher education in the State. The memorandum covered issues relating to academic quality, skill-oriented curriculum, research promotion, digital transformation, industry partnerships, employability and student welfare.
Representatives from member institutions also participated in the interactive session by sharing their views, recommendations and expectations regarding policy reforms and institutional development.
The meeting concluded with the association reaffirming its commitment to work in partnership with the State government to further enhance the quality, accessibility and global competitiveness of higher education in Tamil Nadu.