1. GREETINGS FROM PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY (A Central University)
&
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
Lawspet, Puducherry
(The Constituent College)

2. PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Lawspet, Puducherry

3. Dr. (Miss) A.S. DESAI, Chairperson UGC
ESTD: 16TH OCTOBER 1995
1st COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN INDIA ATTACHED TO UNIVERSITY
INAUGURATED BY
Dr. (Miss) A.S. DESAI, Chairperson UGC

4. VISION To Reach out the To Empower with To Become Partners of
UNREACHED & WEAKER SECTIONS
To Empower with
PROFESSIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS
To Become Partners of
NATIONAL DEVT. PROCESS

5. Socially, Economically and Educationally
The Constituent College of Pondicherry University
Generating Skilled Manpower to the tune of Market Demand by imparting:
Need oriented
Value based Education
Skill training &
Life coping Education
Aims at:
Socially, Economically and Educationally
Backward Groups

6. Academic Activities Theory Practical Vocational Skill Development
Life Skill, Communication & Personal grooming
Theory
Practical
Entrepreneurial Skill Development
Vocational Skill Development
Commitment to culture, Environment & Community

7. 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

8. 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

9. Special training to SC/ST & OBC – sponsored by Government
S.No.
Programmes
Learners
No.
Funding Agency 1
Spoken English
SC/ST Employees of Government Sectors 10
Pondicherry Adi-Dravidar Corporation, Government of Puducherry 2
Type Writing and Computer Applications 15 3
SC/ST Hostel Inmates, Government of Puducherry 36
Directorate of Adi-Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry 4
Spoken English ( to )
OBC, SC/ST and Minority Students Pursuing the Degree and Diploma in Community College
1,077
UGC Sponsored Programmes 5
JET coaching
SC/ST & OBC students
students / year
Backward Class and Minority Services Corporation, Government of Puducherry 6
Computer Literacy
Senior Citizens 18 -- 7
Yoga Practice 11 8
IAS/IPS Preliminary Exam – Coaching
SC/ST Students
BC/OBC Students 30 09
Pondicherry Adi-Dravidar Welfare Services, Government of Puducherry

10. 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

11. PLACEMENT DETAILS: ON GOING DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
100% self-employment – as licensed document writers – Pondicherry
DDW
DSI
100% employment in the Government / Private sectors – Health & sanitary inspectors – Pondicherry / Tamilnadu
100% placement in the Government / Private Health sectors.
DMPHW
(Female) (Nursing Council approved)
Placement in Government / Private schools-Physical Education assistant-Graduate attend this for career entry and Advancement
D.P.Ed.
A certificate mandatory for Fine Arts graduates to get placed in schools
TTC
Placement in Government / Private preschools also self employment scope for adult women
DECCE

12. Entrepreneurship Development
- A paradigm shift in the outlook attitude of youth
As employment generators
than
employment seekers

13. Programs Interactions with successful Entrepreneurs
Display: Case studies of Leading Entrepreneurs by students
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

14. Leading Entrepreneur addressing students
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Leading Entrepreneur addressing students

15. ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING
Mobile Repairing
Paper Products Making

16. ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING – Mushroom production

17. ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING

18. ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING
Jewelry Making
Aarry works

19. ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING
FIELD / INDUSTRIAL VISITS

20. Our Successful Entrepreneurs
Water Purification Unit
Bio-Gas Unit
Mushroom Cultivation Unit
Spirulina cultivation Unit

21. “OUR COMMENDABLE ACHIEVEMENT”
One year Fulbright study-abroad program
US COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

22. US Community College Initiative Programme selection procedure:
To expand the academic skills (specific field of study)
Cultural exchange
Purpose
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)
Selection
J1 visa support to a fro travel Health benefit Tuition / University fees, Room & Board setting allowance
Financial Aid

23. Mr. Bharath Marimuthu (2012-13), UG Student
Have completed CCIP programme in Edmond Community College, Washington state, USA

24. Ms. Suganthi Ramajayam (2013-14), Student, PUCC
Have completed CCIP programme in Scottsdale Community College, Arizona state, USA

25. Community College Initiative programme for this Academic year 2014-15
Mr. Vignesh Devanathan
Pursuing his degree in “North West Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, Washington , USA”
Mr. Anushanth Sakthivel
Pursuing his degree in “North East Wisconsin Technology College, Green Bay, Wisconsin State, USA”

26. Visit of UGC Team (XI Plan)
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Visit of UGC Team (XI Plan)
NAAC visit to PUCC
Visit of MHRD official

27. Diploma Certificate Distribution New courses introduction
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Diploma Certificate Distribution
Award presentation
New courses introduction
National Seminar on “Community College – A movement towards National Development”

28. Alumni association - PUCCAA

29. Motivating, Inspiring students to Aspire for a better life
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

30. “The New Community College Scheme”
Introduced during
- In Pondicherry University Community College, Lawspet, Puducherry

31. 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 Community College, Lawspet, Puducherry. 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)

32. 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.

33. 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

34. Courses proposed under the New Community College scheme (2013-14)
Paramedical courses
100 1
Cardiac Lab Technology 20 2
Radiology & Imaging Technology 3
Renal Dialysis Technology 4
Operation Theatre Technology 5
Optometry Technology
Business Management courses 60 6
Tourism & Service Industry 30 7
Retail Management

35. 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

36. Launching of New Scheme in Pondicherry University Community College, Lawspet (2013-14)
Particulars
Month & Year
Starting of Programme:
Admission notification
July 2013
Admission to the courses (following due procedures)
August / September 2013
Class Timings
9.30 AM to 4.30 PM
6 Working days / week (to cover 1000 hrs/year)
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

37. Instructional / Learning Hours
Requirement
1000 hrs. / year
Hours / Week
36 hrs.
Days / Week
6 days
Learning from Industry partners (Vocational Education)
Total: hrs./week
18 hrs. / Week – in-plant training
6-12 hrs. / Week – Theory
Learning – Internal Faculty (General Education)
8-12 hrs. / Week

38. LIST OF INDUSTRY PARTNERS FOR VOCATIONAL COURSES (2013-14)
S.No.
PARAMEDICAL COURSES
TOURISM & SERVICE INDUSTRY 1
JIPMER, Puducherry
Thomas Cook India Ltd., Puducherry 2
Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital & Post Graduate Institute, Puducherry
Asia Pacific Tours, Puducherry 3
Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry
Cox and Kings Ltd., Puducherry 4
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Science, Puducherry
Bonjour Bonheur Forex Spot Pvt. Ltd., Puducherry 5
Aravindar Eye Hospital, Puducherry
La Concorde, Puducherry 6
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 10
Mahatma Gandhi Government Medical College, Puducherry
Make My Trip India Pvt. Ltd.

39. Industry / Business / Health Sectors associating with the New Community College Scheme ( ) – Paramedical courses
Industry / Business / Health Sectors
Member of
SKP’s handling for classes
Practical clinical training
BOS
BOM
Paramedical courses
Govt. Hospital, Puducherry
Yes
Govt. Medical College, Puducherry
JIPMER, Puducherry
IV Sem
PIMS, Puducherry
East Coast Hospital, Puducherry
AG Padmavathy (Cardiac care) , Puducherry
AUM Hospital, Puducherry -
Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry
Vasan Eye care Hospital, Puducherry
Great demand for manpower, Hospitals – willing to cooperate & impart theoretical & practical training.

40. Industry / Business / Health Sectors SKP’s handling for classes
Industry / Business / Health Sectors associating with the New Community College Scheme ( ) – Tourism & Service Industry
Industry / Business / Health Sectors
Member of
SKP’s handling for classes
On-Job Training
BOS
BOM
1st training
2nd training
Tourism & Service Industry
Thomas cook, Puducherry
Yes -
Asia Pacific Torus, Puducherry
La Concorde Tours & Travels, Puducherry
Department of tourism, Puducherry
Cox & Kings Ltd
Bonjour Bonheur Pvt. Ltd.
Forex spot Pvt. Ltd.
Evergreen tours & travels
Auro travels
yes

41. Students Score card
Periodic assessment of students

42. Vocational student strength

46. FUTURE PLAN New Courses introduction: Catering & Service Industry
Emergency & Trauma care
– identified SKP / Industry partners / Training facilities
International collaboration:
Students training – Community Colleges, USA & Australia
Collaboration in curriculum designing
Training of trainers
Mutual certification
Organize an international conference involving delegates from USA & Australian Community Colleges.
PUCC – Potential for a National centre for Skill Training & Development

47. Pondicherry University Community College E-mail : kskumari@hotmail.com
Prof. Dr. K. S. KUMARI
Principal
Pondicherry University Community College
Lawspet, Puducherry –
Office Phone No. : –
Mobile No. : (0) – 80530