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VIIS was born out of the growing internal conviction that :
 India has as much to offer to the world as it has to gain
from it .
 The rich cultural heritage and values should serve as an
ideal foundation to build a vibrant future.
 Global Citizenship is a means to ensure peace and
harmony
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“ To Introduce India and Indianess to the World ”
VIIS
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Semester Program
Four areas of focus:
Culture & Civilization
Gender in Indian Society
Sustainable Development
Environment and Health in Modern India
Electives: Fine Arts and Languages -Sanskrit, Kannada or Hindi
Duration: 4 Months
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Short Term Courses
Customized courses as per the requirement of the
Universities.
Summer Studies Program for Mount Allison University
Global Service Learning Program for Cornell University
Performing Arts Program for The University of Michigan
Internship Program for Allegheny College
Global Future Physician Program for The University of Minnesota
Growing Up in India for Princeton University
Capstone Program in India for University of Northern Iowa
Duration: 2 Weeks - 2 Months.
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Programs cont’d
Health Programs
Medical Elective Programs – Facilitate training and
orientation to rural health care
Duration: 4 Weeks
Global Health Program- Specially designed for
students and professionals who'd like to gain
theoretical knowledge and practical exposure to
Global Health through the lens of contemporary
Indian context.
Duration: 3 Weeks
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 Heritage tour
 Language Study – Kannada, Hindi and Sanskrit
 Intensive Learning of performing Arts ( Carnatic Music
and Bharatanatyam) and Fine Arts
 Term and Research papers of high academic value
 Internship with respectable NGO’s / Government after
due diligence
SVYM provides range of opportunities to the interns in the
areas of Health, Education and Development.
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Classical Dance
Bharatanatyam
Yoga and Meditation
Carnatic Classical Music
Instrumental
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Vocal
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The evaluation is done based on the:
 Papers written
 Attendance
 Participation in the classroom activities.
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In the United States:
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University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
University of Calpoly, Pomona, California
University of Iowa, Iowa city
University of Delaware, Newark.
Wellesley College, Massachusetts
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Wartburg College, Waverly- Iowa
Lady of the Lake College-Louisiana
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University of Northern Iowa, Cedar falls
University of South Carolina, Columbia
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
University of South Florida, Tampa
Allegheny college, Meadville, Pennsylvania
Princeton University, New Jersey
Case Western University, Ohio.
University of Massachusetts , Boston
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In Canada:
 University of Guelph, Ontario
 University of Mt. Allison, NB.
 Concordia University, Montreal
 Windsor University, Ontario
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In UK :
 Cardiff University, Wales, UK
 Newcastle University, England
Other Partners:
In Australia:
Terra Rosa Cultural Resource Management, WA
In India:
American Institute of Indian Studies, New Delhi
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Location
Good network with reputed NGO’s.
A Blend of Academicians and Practitioners.
Committed to deliver quality.
Responsive to the Student’s Feedback
Experienced in offering customized programs.
Faculty with experience teaching in US
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• No of University programs- 13
• No of participants - 216
Students-153
Faculty- 23
Interns- 05
Volunteers-15
Medical Elective-10
Visitors- 10
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Glimpses of the Year : April 2014- Feb 2015
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Glimpses of the Year : April 2014- Feb 2015
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Sadhana
Sanskriti
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Class rooms
Spacious, ventilated and Air-conditioned
Furnished with multimedia and other
facilities
Library –Updated Material for the
course requirements.
Wi-Fi Internet access
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Twin Sharing rooms
-AC and Non AC
-Twin sharing basis
-Attached Western toilet-bath
-Cupboard space
-Separate work tables
Kitchen and Dining Areas
Air-conditioned Suite
For visiting senior faculty
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Mrs. Sindhu Suresh, Director, VIIS
sindhu@svym.org.in
+91 9686666348
Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Founder, SVYM
rbalu@svym.org.in
+91 9448079611
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 Prof. Paul Greenough
Prof. of History & Community & Behavioral Health, University of Iowa
paul-greenough@uiowa.edu
 Prof. Fredrick Smith
Prof. Department of Asian & Slavic Languages & Literature, University of Iowa
frederick-smith@uiowa.edu
 Prof. Joseph E. Grasso
Associate Dean for Finance, Administration, & Corporate Relations,
Cornell University
jeg68@cornell.edu
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 Prof. Donna Ramil
Associate Director of International Program in ILR, Cornell University
dmr47@cornell.edu
 Rev. John Perkins
University Chaplain, Adjunct Prof. of Religion Studies,
Mt. Allison University, Canada
jperkin@mta.ca
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