Engineering Education Foundation
Engineering Education Foundation, Pune
1. ABOUT US...
Engineering Education Foundation (EEF) was established in Pune in 1996 as a Public Trust. It is a voluntary Non Government Organization (NGO). It is the only establishment of its kind in the country committed to play a key role in growth, development and achievement of excellence in Engineering Education, in India.
2. THE VISION...
Our vision is to be the leading national organization working towards development of world-class engineering education, whose word will be respected and valued. It is also our objective to elevate engineering teaching to the status of a profession, so that engineering educators command due respect in society.
3. THE MISSION...
Our mission is to ensure quality and achievement of world class standards so that engineering institutions in India can hold their own standard against competition from foreign universities. Since teachers in engineering institutions are mainly responsible for quality of education, teacher training naturally forms an important mission of Engineering Education Foundation.
We aim at acting as the "Green House" which will sprout R & D, innovations and new ideas which will inspire engineering education institutions. We also intend to provide an independent forum for exchange of views on current scenario, emerging challenges and future trends in engineering education.
4. OUR STRATEGIES:
Our immediate focus is on:
- Publication of the quarterly Journal of Engineering Education.
- Conducting programs to ensure quality in Engineering Education.
- Arrange seminars/conferences & workshops
- To carry our R&D in quality improvement, educational technology & e-learning, etc.
- To provide continuing education programs for industry personnel.
- To promote industry-institute synergy.
5. OUR ACHIEVEMENTS...
¨ Publication of a Quarterly "Journal of Engineering Education" Since 1986. So far we have published 86 quarterly issues, which includes ten special issues on various topics.
¨ Seven One-Day programs in various parts of Maharashtra State with a view to create Quality Awareness
¨ Two State Level conferences on Quality Engineering Education organized in April 2000 and again on 12th February 2005 both at Pune
¨ A National level conference at Aurangabad in October 2002 and another National level Conference on "Best Practices in Engineering Education" in Pune on 2nd Februray 2007.
¨ One day State level Seminar on "Autonomy on Engineering Education" on 22nd August 2008 at Pune.
¨ Teacher training forms a vital aspect assuring quality of engineering education. Accordingly
¨ Three-Day awareness programs for teachers in several engineering institutes have taken benefits of these programs.
¨ Two weeks teacher training programs were conducted, aimed at inducing fresh teachers from engineering institutes into pedagogy (scientific education) applied to engineering education, were also conducted.
6. OUR IMMEDIATE PLANS...
6.1 To Elevate Engineering Education to Professional Status..
We plan to evolve programs for teachers from engineering institutes, incorporating science of education along with teaching practice under the mentorship of experienced professors. Teachers, who complete this program successfully, will be awarded a Certificate of " Accredited Engineering Educator". This will give the accredited teacher, recognition as a professional, adding status and respect to his profession, just like a doctor, lawyer or chartered accountant. We are sure that this move will go a long way in bringing about a quantum jump in the quality of engineering education system in India
6.2 Engineering Educator's Council (EEC)
EEF has recently constituted the "Engineering Educators' Council", with the aim of developing expertise in various fields like Science of Engineering Education, Communication Skills & Leadership Qualities. EEF plans to undertake a membership drive and establish Local Centers all over the state.
3.3 Consortium of Principals of Engineering Colleges and Polytechnics
EEF has, so far, recently established " Consortia of Principals of Engineering Colleges and Polytechnics" at Pune, Kolhapur, Aurangabad, Amravati, Nagpur, Nashik. Four additional centers will be established at Jalgaon, Nanded, Solapur and Mumbai. With this Maharashtra State Federation of Consortia will be established shortly.
Later on, we plan to establish similar State Federations in all other states which will lead to the formation of National Federation of Consortia of Engineering Colleges & Polytechnics.
Today, the Principals & the Faculty have no say in policy matters. As such, these National & State Federations will provide a platform to put forth the views of the Engineering Faculty at the State & National Level, particularly in respect of Quality & Excellence.
6.4 International Resource Center on Engineering Education:
We want to work for establishment International Resource Center on Engineering Education where we shall have the following: -
1. All proceeding of important international conferences on Engineering Education (EE ).
2. All Important International & National Journals on EE.
3. Important Books on pertaining to Quality and its enhancement on EE and
4. Important books on EE.
Note: For the establishment of such a Center, we shall try to collaborate with some technical Institute of National Importance.
6.5 Separate Division for Engineering Education in I.E.(India):
Creation of a separate Division in Institute of Engineer's (India) Constitution for Engineering Education, where all the faculty members of Engineering Colleges and Polytechnics of India will be entitled to enroll as direct members.
6.6 Technical Teachers' Training Program through Distance Education:
We shall pursue YCMOU Nashik, IGNOU, New Delhi and other open Universities in the country to start Technical Teachers Training program through Distance Education.
6.7 Engineering Education Foundation Awards:
The Foundation has constituted two Annual Awards in the Name of Engineering Education Foundation for the best Engineering College and Best Polytechnic in Maharashtra from the year 2008-2009 which will be awarded on 10th Sept,2009 which is observed as Engineering Teachers' Day by Engineering Education Foundation.
7. MoU with Marathawada Mitra Mandal, Pune
The Foundation has signed MoU, on 6th, Feb 2006, with Marathawada Mitra Mandal, Pune under which the Marathawada Mitra Mandal
Has provided Office Accommodation, Staff, etc. for the Foundation. In their Engineering College Campus at Karvenagar, Pune.
The Journal will now be published by the Marathawada Mitra Mandal's College of Engineering, Karvenagar, Pune - 52.
Has taken over all the Foundation activities.
Has agreed to keep intact the name of the Foundation & the Title of Journal as it is and
The Foundation has undertaken to assist the Marathawada Mitra Mandal in the enhancement of Quality & Excellence in their Engineering College.
( Incidentally it may be mentioned that Dr. S.P.Kallurkar who is the Trustee of the Foundation is also now the Principal of MM College of Engineering, Pune )
8. YOU CAN ASSOCIATE WITH US BY...
· Becoming a member of EEC
- Subscribing to the Journal,
- Sponsoring Seminars, Conferences organized by us.
- Giving advertisement in the Journal.
- Sponsoring the issues of Journal.
- Contributing articles for the Journal.
- Requisitioning our services for management of quality in your engineering institutions
- Requisitioning continuing education programmes.
- Donating generously for our Building Fund. (Donations are exempted Under 80 G
9. LET US WORK TOGETHER TOWARDS SUCCESS...
We appeal to all concerned with Engineering Education to join hands with us in the task undertaken by us and contribute towards making Engineering Education a world class system.
Board of Trustees
1. Dr. S. P Kallurkar - President
Principal, Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Engineering,
Pune - 411 052.
Cell : 9322970528
Email : drspkalllurkar@yahoo.co.in
2. Prof. M.S. Mali - Secretary
Asst.Professor in Mechanical Engineering
Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering
Vadgaon (Bk,), Pune - 411 041
Cell : 9370153605.
Email : mah_milind@yahoo.co.in
3. Dr. (Mrs.) A. S. Warke - Joint Secretary
Professor & Head, Maths Department,
MM College of Engineering, Pune 411052
Cell: 98600 98367
Email : aswarke@hotmail.com
4. Prof. C K Hayatnagarkar - Treasurer
Professor, Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Engineering,
Pune - 411 052
Email : ckhayatnagarkar@gmail.com
5. Shri. A. C. Bhide - Member
Chief, Bhide Associates (Pune Region)
Gaurav Apartment, Opp. Sangam Press,
Kothrud, Pune-411038
Cell :9823051931
6. Dr. (Mrs.) Madhuri Joshi - Member
Professor, College of Engineering,
Pune 411 005
Cell : 9822013631
Email maj@extc.coep.org.in
7. Dr. (Mrs.) Sushma.S. Kulkarni
Prinipal, RIT - Islampur (Dist. - Sangli)
Cell: 99700701
Email: susmaisp2002@yahoo.com
&
8. Prof. N. V. Ratnalikar - Founder President & State and National Convenor of
Consortia of Engineering Colleges & Polytechnics
2 -Apurva Apartments, Ideal Colony,
Kothrud, Pune - 411038
Tel.: 25457001. Cell : 9850 800 385
E-mail nrratnalikar@gmail.com
Let's march together on the unending journey of Quality & Excellence and make India and the world, a better place to live in, for the next generation
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For further details contact:
Engineering Education Foundation
Marathwada Mitra Mandal's
College of Engineering Karvenagar, Pune - 411052
Tel 020-25433160, Email : engg.edu.foundation@gmail.com
Website: www.eefedu.in