Sahyadri signs an MOU with Florida International University, USA

Sahyadri has been upgrading itself from time to time and has now taken a step forward towards enhancing Quality Education and Skill Development by signing MoU with America's foremost Florida International University. This MoU would enable the institution’s access to advanced deep-dive technology content in Machine Learning, Big Data and Analytics, Cloud Computing and Cyber Security. The large scope of the MoU will aim at assisting both students and faculty to collaborate with experts at FIU in learning, project, industry and further education. This MoU was possible only through the guidance and motivation of the World Renowned Ryder Professor Dr. S S Iyenger, enabling the institute to be at the Elite Group of Institutions.

Prof. Dr. D P Agrawal, Ex-Chairman of UPSC of India visits Sahyadri

Former Chairman of UPSC of India, Dr. D P Agrawal visited Sahyadri and interacted with faculty and students. Dr. D P Agrawal received his M.Tech and Ph.D. degrees from IIT Delhi. Prior to this, he graduated in Mechanical Engineering with honors from Aligarh Muslim University. He taught at department of mechanical engineering in IIT Delhi. Dr. Agrawal was the founder Director of the Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (IIITM), Gwalior.

During his session with the faculty, Dr. D P Agrawal emphasized on few issues centering on the Teaching profession. He re-iterated that the minimum requirement for teaching today is PhD and should focus on its completion. This will lead to consultancy projects thereby increasing the capacity to earn. He stressed the need to empower self in order to empower students. He encouraged faculty to identify tools that can enhance the skills of students. He stressed that faculty should make the learning experiences enjoyable for students. Lastly, he urged each one to think if they could come up with a business idea to start an industry in the Campus.

During his session with the students, Prof. D P Agrawal conveyed that, people in India are facing challenges in getting jobs based on their capability hence urged the students to plan their career, right from their initial semester. He further stated the importance of taking up Government and Public sector jobs in their respective disciplines. He suggested reading newspaper regularly and related books to get updated on the current trend and technologies in various fields. The importance of maintaining a diary for the activities and contribution done each day was also shared with students. Dr. D P Agrawal would be at Sahyadri till Sep 2nd’18 and visit the various departments of the institute, interact with the company heads of the in-house industries, propose areas of growth for the institution and also hand hold the college in its developmental activities.

Semester II MBA Results – Sahyadri at 94.9%

VTU results of II Semester MBA are declared. Out of 177 students who appeared for the VTU Examination, 168 students have passed.

Bridge Course for the MBA Batch 2018

Day Three of the Bridge Course for MBA students began with the session on “Relationship” facilitated by Prof. Samarth Shenoy from Department of Business Administration. The key takeaway of his session was that - Standing strong and tall at every adverse situation is challenging, hence one should develop the skill to maintain good relationship with everyone, in order to tackle challenging situation in life. His anecdotes brought out the importance of parents and teachers in life.

The next session was facilitated by Mr. Errol Gonsalves, a Radio Jockey and Music Scheduler in 92.7FM. He explained about life in the corporate world and emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance in work and personal life.

The afternoon session was conducted by Mr. Abhijit Karkera, Manager of Quality Control Department at MANDAMUS Info Knowledge Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru on the topic - “Leadership” in which he explained the importance of developing spontaneity in life. In his concluding session, he conducted team activities and motivated students to never give up from facing the problems in life.

Civil Engineering students visit the prism RMC

Final year Civil Engineering students visited Prism RMC, a ready mix concrete unit along with Ms. Geetha S D and Mr Gireesh. Two staff members of Prism RMC welcomed students and explained in detail about batching and mixing of concrete covering the entire process of RMC plant. Mr. Chethan L Pujara, Branch Manager, RMC (India) Division addressed the students and motivated them to take up learning process seriously.

Tomorrow at Sahyadri

Inaugural Ceremony of Sahyadri Student Council
Dr. Bharath Shetty Y, MLA, Mangaluru City North will be inaugurating Sahyadri Student Council on 1st Sep’18. Dr. Bharath Shetty has completed his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Dentistry from A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru. He has been involved in teaching for the last 20 years and is currently the Principal of A. J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru.

Quote for the day

"The foundation of every state is the education of its youth."
- Diogenes