CHENNAI: Fifteen organisation have submitted applications to start new colleges while as many as 182 institutions affiliated to the University of Madras have sought permission to start new courses, vice-chancellor G Thiruvasagam said.
Speaking at a seminar organised by the department of management studies on Thursday, the vice-chancellor said, "A few colleges have asked for suspension of some courses while others have asked permission to increase number of seats."
Emphasising the need for colleges to hone their expertise in particular disciplines rather than simply introduce more courses, Thiruvasagam said the university would encourage institutions that focus on individual disciplines. "We are now inviting proposals from organisations to start a college of basic sciences, for instance. The University of Madras will grant affiliation," he said.
Citing the example of the Madras School of Social Work, Thiruvasagam said that the institution had gained recognition because it offered specific training in social work, counselling and psychology.
Speaking at a seminar organised by the department of management studies on Thursday, the vice-chancellor said, "A few colleges have asked for suspension of some courses while others have asked permission to increase number of seats."
Emphasising the need for colleges to hone their expertise in particular disciplines rather than simply introduce more courses, Thiruvasagam said the university would encourage institutions that focus on individual disciplines. "We are now inviting proposals from organisations to start a college of basic sciences, for instance. The University of Madras will grant affiliation," he said.
Citing the example of the Madras School of Social Work, Thiruvasagam said that the institution had gained recognition because it offered specific training in social work, counselling and psychology.
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