Technovanza started off today on 13 Jan 2008 with a big bang (and a pang). The star attraction was the Industry Institute Interaction. The Director of VJTI, UDCT and many other dignitaries were present including the state textile minister. All of them had a lot to say especially on what the industry expects from the institute. Most of this was for the faculty members and for any one who can read between the lines, the following messages were clear:
The VJTI faculty stinks.
The syllabus needs to be changed fast, what are you autonomous for?
Students are lazy, they need to go beyond the mere scope of the syllabus and learn things on their own.
Students need to learn soft skills, something they are acutely lacking in. (This was not a VJTI specific message)
So all in all the day, even though a bit boring and poorly attended in the final session was special for me for more than one reason (same as Dandiya Night) and the memories will always always be etched on the mind.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
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