GREETINGS FROM
PONDICHERRY
UNIVERSITY
(A Central University)
&
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
Lawspet, Puducherry
(The Constituent College)
PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Lawspet, Puducherry
ESTD: 16TH OCTOBER 1995
1st COMMUNITY COLLEGE
IN INDIA
ATTACHED TO UNIVERSITY
INAUGURATED BY
Dr. (Miss) A.S. DESAI, Chairperson UGC
VISION
To Reach out the

UNREACHED & WEAKER SECTIONS
To Empower with

PROFESSIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS
To Become Partners of

NATIONAL DEVT. PROCESS
The Constituent College of Pondicherry
University
Aims at:
Generating Skilled Manpower to the
tune of Market Demand by imparting:
 Need oriented
 Value based Education
 Skill training &
 Life coping Education
Socially, Economically and Educationally
Backward Groups
Academic Activities
Life Skill,
Communication
& Personal
grooming
Theory
Practical
Vocational Skill
Development
Entrepreneurial
Skill
Development
Commitment to culture, Environment &
Community
PARTICIPATORY LEARNING
Activities
Outcome
Group Activities (Exhibition Display Project)
Interpersonal relation, cooperation and support
Paper presentation, Individual project
Reflecting thinking, Self esteem
Visits, Field work, Village camp
Community concern, orientation to actual life
situation
Special events
Problem solving, risk bearing, crisis
Management
Science club, Eco club, Green star
Environment concern, leadership, Innovations
Inter action with eminent people
Goal setting, positive thinking, desire for
achievements
Panel Discussion, debate on issues / trends
Promote thinking process, differentiate right
and wrong, undo the wrong, undo the wrong
concept and attitude
Conducive College Atmosphere to learn experience and imbibe
Positive Value System
UNIQUE FEATURES:
 Job oriented Courses / On-Job Training
 Add on Courses / Remedial / Life Skill programs
 Opportunities to Weaker Sections
- SC/ST, OBC, Minorities, Women
 Extensive use of Infrastructure
- Regular, Distant mode, Evening classes
 Working hours 7.00 am to 9.00 pm, 7 days a week
 Exclusive programs for Adolescent girls, young women, office goers &
elderly
 UGC/Government Sponsored Programs
 Entrepreneurial Skill Development
 Fulbright study abroad program in US Community Colleges
Special training to SC/ST & OBC – sponsored by Government
S.No.
1
Programmes
Spoken English
Learners
SC/ST Employees of
No.
10
Government Sectors
2
Type Writing and
SC/ST Employees of
Computer
Government Sectors
Funding Agency
Pondicherry Adi-Dravidar Corporation,
Government of Puducherry
15
Pondicherry Adi-Dravidar Corporation,
Government of Puducherry
Applications
3
Spoken English
SC/ST Hostel Inmates,
36
Government of Puducherry
4
Spoken English
OBC, SC/ST and Minority
(2008-09 to 2012-
Students Pursuing the
13)
Degree and Diploma in
Directorate of Adi-Dravidar Welfare
Department, Government of Puducherry
1,077
UGC Sponsored Programmes
90-120
Backward Class and Minority Services
Community College
5
JET coaching
SC/ST & OBC students
students /
Corporation, Government of Puducherry
year
6
Computer Literacy
Senior Citizens
18
--
7
Yoga Practice
Senior Citizens
11
--
8
IAS/IPS Preliminary
SC/ST Students
30
Pondicherry Adi-Dravidar Welfare
Exam – Coaching
BC/OBC Students
09
Services, Government of Puducherry
Placement cell activities (2013-14)
Sl. No
Particulars
Students
Attended
1
Employment in
Business Management
65
2
Maya & Java Platform / Animation
125
3
Awareness on Stock Markets
90
4
Scope in Animation Industry
85
5
Life Skill Training
225
6
Workshop (one day)
Campus Placement
[ From TCS & CTS]
117
7
Soft Skill training
130
8
Industry orientation / Interview skills
110
PLACEMENT DETAILS: ON GOING DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
DDW
DSI
100% self-employment
Pondicherry
–
as
licensed
document
writers
–
100% employment in the Government / Private sectors – Health &
sanitary inspectors – Pondicherry / Tamilnadu
DMPHW
(Female) (Nursing
Council approved)
100% placement in the Government / Private Health sectors.
D.P.Ed.
Placement in Government / Private schools-Physical Education
assistant-Graduate attend this for career entry and Advancement
TTC
A certificate mandatory for Fine Arts graduates to get placed in
schools
DECCE
Placement in Government / Private preschools also self employment
scope for adult women
Entrepreneurship Development
- A paradigm shift in the outlook attitude of youth
As employment generators
than
employment seekers
Programs
1.
Interactions with successful Entrepreneurs
2.
Display: Case studies of Leading Entrepreneurs by students
3.
Multi Staged Workshop Training:

Identify / Strengthen entrepreneurship skills

Awareness on scope / entrepreneurship opportunities

Industrial Visits

Step by step process in ED

Special training on selected Ventures – Govt./ Non Govt. Agencies

Setting up of model in campus by students with supervision of expert

Follow up guidance to those who intend to start

Interaction with Award winning Entrepreneurs
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Leading Entrepreneur addressing students
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING
Mobile Repairing
Paper Products
Making
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING – Mushroom production
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING
Jewelry Making
Aarry works
Aarry works
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING
FIELD / INDUSTRIAL VISITS
Our Successful Entrepreneurs
Spirulina cultivation Unit
Mushroom Cultivation Unit
Water Purification Unit
Bio-Gas Unit
“OUR COMMENDABLE
ACHIEVEMENT”
ONE YEAR FULBRIGHT STUDY-ABROAD PROGRAM
US COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXCHANGE
PROGRAM
US Community College Initiative Programme selection
procedure:
Purpose
Selection
 To expand the academic skills (specific field of study)
 Cultural exchange
 Students with work experience
 Screening - telephonic & personal interview
 Test of English for international communication
(TOEIC) exam (at US consulate)
 Receive the certificate of completion from IREX
(International Research & Exchange Board)
Financial Aid
 J1 visa support to a fro travel Health benefit Tuition /
University fees, Room & Board setting allowance
Mr. Bharath Marimuthu (2012-13), UG Student
 Have completed CCIP 2012-13 programme in Edmond Community College,
Washington state, USA
Ms. Suganthi Ramajayam (2013-14), Student, PUCC
 Have completed CCIP 2013-14 programme in Scottsdale Community College,
Arizona state, USA
Community College Initiative programme for
this Academic year 2014-15
Mr. Vignesh Devanathan
Mr. Anushanth Sakthivel
Pursuing his degree in “North
West Edmonds Community
College, Lynnwood,
Washington , USA”
Pursuing his degree in “North
East Wisconsin Technology
College, Green Bay,
Wisconsin State, USA”
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Visit of UGC Team (XI Plan)
NAAC visit to PUCC
Visit of MHRD official
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Diploma Certificate Distribution
Award presentation
New courses introduction
National Seminar on “Community College – A
movement towards National Development”
Alumni association - PUCCAA
Alumni Support
 Those who are placed in MNC / Corporates conduct
free coaching / interview skills / group discussion on
holidays
 DDW: as apprentice / hands on training
 Interact with peers in campus to abreast them with
latest development / requirement of new skills
 Alumni entrepreneurs (small business) interact with
students, factory visits & follow up help
Motivating, Inspiring students to Aspire for a better life
“The New Community
College Scheme”
 INTRODUCED DURING 2013-14
- In Pondicherry University Community College,
Lawspet, Puducherry-605008.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMUNITY
COLLEGE SCHEME (2013-14)
S.No.
Suggested by MHRD
Undertaken by PUCC, Lawspet, Puducherry
Preliminary steps:
1
Identification of nodal officer
Identified by:
Prof.Dr.K.S.Kumari,
Principal, Pondicherry University
College, Lawspet, Puducherry.
Community
2
Identification of Industry / trade
activities
Conducted a manpower requirement survey.
3
Identification of teachers / trainers
Willingness to associate with Community College
as SKP – ascertained during the survey
4
Identification of laboratories /
workshops
Personally visited industry / business sectors in
and around Puducherry and ascertained their
cooperation / facilities (labs/workshops)
Course finalisation:
 Immediate manpower requirement
 Availability of lab / workshop facilities
 Willingness of the industry to cooperate (SKP / Skill training)
Meeting of SKP / Industry partners arranged:
− To introduce the concept of New Community College
Scheme
− To explore the scope, relevance of course & extent of
support from industry.
Curriculum development:

BoS constituted by Pondicherry University with industry partners,
academicians, SKP trainers.

The AICTE curriculum on the identified trades formed the basis.

Designed curriculum as per norms of MHRD / UGC.

Specified the role of industry partners as trainers, evaluators,
placement promoters.

Academic council approval obtained.
Budget proposal:
 A detailed budget proposal prepared and submitted to UGC
Courses proposed under the New Community College
scheme (2013-14)
Paramedical courses
100
1
Cardiac Lab Technology
20
2
Radiology & Imaging Technology
20
3
Renal Dialysis Technology
20
4
Operation Theatre Technology
20
5
Optometry Technology
20
Business Management courses
60
6
Tourism & Service Industry
30
7
Retail Management
30
COURSE PUBLICITY – VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS
 Participated in “Education & Career Guideline Expo”
arranged by Govt. of Puducherry.
 Camps / Awareness programs in villages / rural areas
by NSS volunteers
 Posters & hoardings displayed at Prime locations
 Notification in local dailies
Launching of New Scheme in Pondicherry University
Community College, Lawspet (2013-14)
Particulars
Month & Year
1. Starting of Programme:
 Admission notification
July 2013
 Admission to the courses (following due
procedures)
August / September 2013
2. Class Timings
 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM
 6 Working days / week (to cover 1000 hrs/year)
3. Scheduling
 Bridge courses (orientation to B.Voc. Programme) 2 months on campus
 General Education & Vocational Education
 Theory
3 days / week – on campus / industry
sites
 Practicals & hands on training
3 days / week – industry sites
Instructional / Learning Hours
Requirement
1000 hrs. / year
Hours / Week
36 hrs.
Days / Week
6 days
Learning from Industry
partners (Vocational
Education)
Total: 24-28 hrs./week
 18 hrs. / Week – in-plant
training
 6-12 hrs. / Week – Theory
Learning – Internal Faculty
(General Education)
8-12 hrs. / Week
LIST OF INDUSTRY PARTNERS FOR VOCATIONAL COURSES (2013-14)
S.No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
PARAMEDICAL COURSES
TOURISM & SERVICE INDUSTRY
JIPMER, Puducherry
Thomas Cook India Ltd., Puducherry
Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital &
Asia Pacific Tours, Puducherry
Post Graduate Institute, Puducherry
Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research
Cox and Kings Ltd., Puducherry
Institute, Puducherry
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Science,
Bonjour Bonheur Forex Spot Pvt. Ltd.,
Puducherry
Puducherry
Aravindar Eye Hospital, Puducherry
La Concorde, Puducherry
Vasan Eye Care, Puducherry
Department of Tourism, Government of
Puducherry
7
East Coast Hospital, Puducherry
Ever Green Tours & Travels, Puducherry
8
A.G. Padmavathy Hospital, Puducherry
Auro Travels Ltd., Puducherry
9
AUM Hospital, Puducherry
Atlanta Tours and Travels, Puducherry
Mahatma Gandhi Government Medical College,
Make My Trip India Pvt. Ltd.
10
Puducherry
Industry / Business / Health Sectors associating with the
New Community College Scheme (2013-14) – Paramedical courses
Member of
BOS
BOM
SKP’s handling for
classes
 Govt. Hospital, Puducherry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
 Govt. Medical College, Puducherry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
 JIPMER, Puducherry
Yes
Yes
Yes
IV Sem
 PIMS, Puducherry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
 East Coast Hospital, Puducherry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
 AG Padmavathy (Cardiac care) ,
Puducherry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
 AUM Hospital, Puducherry
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
 Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
 Vasan Eye care Hospital,
Puducherry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Industry / Business / Health Sectors
Practical clinical training
Paramedical courses
Great demand for manpower, Hospitals – willing to cooperate & impart theoretical & practical training.
Industry / Business / Health Sectors associating with the
New Community College Scheme (2013-14) – Tourism & Service Industry
Member of
Industry / Business / Health Sectors
On-Job Training
SKP’s handling for
2nd
st
classes
1 training
training
BOS
BOM
 Thomas cook, Puducherry
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
Yes
 Asia Pacific Torus, Puducherry
Yes
Yes
-
-
Yes
 La Concorde Tours & Travels,
Puducherry
-
-
Yes
Yes
-
 Department of tourism,
Puducherry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
 Cox & Kings Ltd
Yes
-
-
-
-
 Bonjour Bonheur Pvt. Ltd.
-
-
Yes
Yes
-
 Forex spot Pvt. Ltd.
-
-
Yes
Yes
-
 Evergreen tours & travels
-
-
Yes
Yes
-
Yes
-
-
yes
-
Tourism & Service Industry
 Auro travels
Students Score card
→ Periodic assessment of students
Vocational student strength
FUTURE PLAN
New Courses introduction:
1. Catering & Service Industry
2. Emergency & Trauma care
– identified SKP / Industry partners / Training facilities
International collaboration:
3. Students training – Community Colleges, USA & Australia
4. Collaboration in curriculum designing
5. Training of trainers
6. Mutual certification
7. Organize an international conference involving delegates from USA &
Australian Community Colleges.
PUCC – Potential for a National centre for Skill Training & Development
Prof. Dr. K. S. KUMARI
Principal
Pondicherry University Community College
Lawspet, Puducherry – 605 008.
Office Phone No. : 0413 – 2252300
Mobile No. : (0) 94425 – 80530
E-mail : kskumari@hotmail.com