Monday, May 21, 2018

GROOMING LEADERS, ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATORS OF TOMORROW 

TIMES OF INDIA 21.05.2018

From being a dedicated student, distinguished politician, respected legislator and parliamentarian, enterprising businessman and a thriving industrialist, Dr. A.C. Shanmugam, is revered as a renowned and committed educationist, for over 3 decades.

The prominent philanthropist’s profound sense of responsibility, has ensured he contributes to the Indian society through various initiatives. Dr. A.C. Shanmugam’s three educational charitable trusts in Chennai, Arani and Bengaluru, impart education at various levels.

Founded three decades ago, Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College and Thai Moogambigai Dental College were upgraded to Deemed University status as Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, in 2003. In 2008 A.C.S. Medical College and Hospital was conferred Deemed to be University status.

Further, the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Govt. of India has granted Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute the GRADED AUTONOMY STATUS in Category – II, being one among 6 deemed to be Universities in the State of Tamil Nadu and one of the few Multi Disciplinary Deemed University in the city of Chennai.

Guided by his father, Er. A.C.S. Arun Kumar has taken the university to even greater heights by upholding his vision, dedication and untiring leadership.

The university enrolls over 10000 students from across India, apart from global students from various countries including Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Turkey, Switzerland, Tanzania, etc., to pursue Engineering & Technology, Dental Surgery, Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Humanities & Sciences, with around 1000 faculty members, besides over 1500 non-teaching staff and 50,000 Alumni across the globe.

EXCELLENCE AT EVERY STEP

The university has been recognized by TÜV SÜD Germany and awarded ISO 9001: 2015 Certificate for the Quality Management Service. It is accredited by IAO – International Accreditation Organization (US), an international accrediting body, valid through 2027, for achieving highest standards in organizational management, vocational management and academic performance through quality and continuous improvement.

MGR University was conferred with “EduIcons - 2016 Research Campus of the Year” by the Times of India 2017. Further, it ranked 5th amongst the top Indian universities by “The Times of India” and a leading Delhi based newspaper.

The institution ranked third in India in a survey by the Sunday Indian and has the NAAC accreditation with “A” Grade (3.31 out of 4) rating. The departments of Biotechnology, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering are recognized by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi.

A PLETHORA OF OPTIONS

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute offers a wide range of academic programs at various levels, across the fields of Engineering & Technology, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Arts & Commerce, Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Education, Computer Applications and Pharmacy as well as studies in varied fields of other allied Health Sciences. These consists of Degrees, PG degrees and Doctorates.

CREATING JOB CREATORS NOT JOB SEEKERS

True to its maxim, at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute students groomed to be job creators not job seekers. From as early as 2002, the institution has had a comprehensible hold on the future and is focused on training students with high competence to possess academic excellence complimented by a wellrounded personality. The hi-tech campus ensures that lessons come truly alive and spark off interesting discussions and interactions. The high intensity education driven by technology helps them surmount challenges of the modern and competitive world. They aim to create not mere job seekers but ambitious “Job Creators” who will be the architects of tomorrow’s world. Job creators require not just technical skills but also business acumen, leadership capacity, vision, good communication skills and more.

STATE OF THE ART CAMPUS

Education at the institution goes beyond academics, and is a lively process of information sharing, in a stimulating and serene atmosphere of learning. The university is spread over 250 acres of land, with a builtup area of over 2.52 million square meters. It offers excellent connectivity with an accessible location at Maduravoyal, Chennai and is the only professional University of its kind within city limits. The beautiful environment with majestic buildings, lovely walkways, sports facilities and landscaped gardens are conducive to the studying process.

Every attempt has been made to give the campus a hi-tech edge. Students enjoy high speed internet connectivity and a 24-hour Wi-Fi enabled campus. The spacious, bright and airy classrooms also use audio visual aids to make lessons come alive. More than 126 well-equipped laboratories facilitate their study. The electronic, computer and biotechnology laboratories boast of the latest computers and best technological facilities.

Practical laboratories equipped with the latest technology and equipment allow students to practice what they have learnt in theory. The students can rely on a strong backbone of support from the University in the form of campus placements, mini projects, industrial visits and career guidance. Training facilities such as the IBM Software Centre of Excellence and Oracle Workforce Development Program were established to create industry ready professionals. The Microsoft Inc. has recognized the University by giving them the prestigious status of “Ed-vantage Platinum Partner”, the only University to get this status in Chennai, for the ‘True spirit and leadership demonstrated by our University’. This enables the students to get internship training and placement through Microsoft.

INDUSTRY CONNECT

The University has achieved a lot in the field of research and received funds from various National / International Funding Agencies one of such project of the university called Entrepreneurship Devlopment Center (NewGenIEDC) has received funding of Rs.2.87 crores.

At MGR, students interact regularly with members from the industry to gain a practical understanding of how the workplace functions. Industrial visits, a course requirement helps students learn by observing and also builds better recall. Further educational tours also enrich students’ reservoirs of knowledge.

INNOVATIVE PROJECTS & RESEARCH

Students develop innovative projects which showcase creativity, technical excellence and functionality. Financial assistance is provided for projects approved by the research committee.

INCREASED EXPOSURE

The university aims to widen student’s exposure by encouraging them to attend international & national conferences relevant to their subject of study with financial aid.

The institution has signed MoUs with foreign universities, R &D institutions and industries in India, to establish connect and help students and staff expand academic reach.

Interactive exchange of faculty with universities in US, UK, Australia and Japan help them keep pace with latest technological advancements across different fields. The faculty gain experience by undergoing training through exchange programs with institutions, which also includes Tie ups for students study programmes in these foreign universities.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

It is interesting that women constitute nearly 70% of the university’s employees. The institution brought together more than 4000 women employees on the eve of International Women’s Day 2017, as a motivational effort to encourage women to take part and be at the forefront of leading social and other activities. The event was duly recognized by India and Asia Book of Records.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Students are encouraged to give their best. Meritorious students go far exchange programs to foreign universities like the University of South Australia when they seek to further qualify themselves. Deserving students are given fee concessions.

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION

The 21st century education environment is extremely dynamic and it is critical to evolve with changing student values, industry requirements, growing size and complexity of business, increasing specialization of work, cut throat competition, sophisticated technology, turbulent environment of business, internet, globalization, lack of skills, funds & infrastructure for research, etc. Education policies that worked well for decades seem redundant now. Academic need of the hour is for educational institutions to innovate, refocus, and restructure.

Theoretically focused learning, training the students to crack frequently asked questions, and method of learning by rote has created a pressure cooker environment for the young minds where they will blow off anytime. Students end up with a deadened sense of analytical thinking, creativity, and innovation, killing inquisitiveness, creativity, analytical thinking, and destroying the joy of learning. Educationists need to manage the challenge of creating the ability to assimilate, analyze, synthesize and innovate in the student community and these skills are indispensable.

THE PATH AHEAD

Their future expansion will focus on introducing new and innovative courses, initiating new Centers of Excellence, contribution to society and industry through concrete results based on innovative research output, patents, consulting, thereby contributing to national and global economy. It is truly the right destination for those with potential.

For more details contact-Periyar E.V.R. High Road, (NH 4 Highway) Maduravoyal, Chennai - 600 095.

Phone: 91 44 2378 2176 / 2186 / 2085 Visit -https://www.drmgrdu.ac.in/


Er. A.C.S. Arunkumar - President

A.C. Shanmugam, B.A., B.L - Founder & Chancellor

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