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1. Network and communications
The first and foremost task was to create a network consisting of the Trusts and the Institutes. Enough data was not available. A core committee was formed to study and understand the requirements of the various Trusts and Institutes. Further, extensive and nationwide tours were undertaken by FJEI core committee members to collect some primary data and also to convince the Trusts to come into the fold of FJEI for mutual benefits.
A communication center was established at FJEI Head Office to maintain good communications with all the Trusts and the Institutes on a continuous basis.
2. National and State Conferences
Once the network started gaining shape and depth, it was necessary to chart out policies and programs for further action. For this purpose National Conference 2003 was held in March 2003 at Jalgaon and was attended by more than 1000 delegates. This gave a good direction to the activities of FJEI.
This was followed up with State level conferences large number of attendees.
As a follow up many projects and programs have now been initiated by developing the ideas and suggestions given during the conferences.
3. FJEI progress ….
Since then FJEI has made significant progress.
· More than 1800 Institutes are now included in the FJEI network, with an exhaustive directory and database
· MOU’s signed with service providers to ensure that FJEI Institutes get the best commercial deals for themselves
· Participated as an exhibitor in NAFSA (US), which is the largest international educational fair in the world to showcase FJEI Institutes. Further contact and discussions with foreign Universities to explore collaboration possibilities
· Discussions with World Bank, IDFC, IFC and other financial Institutes to explore the possibilities of these Financial bodies to offer finance to FJEI Institutes on better and favourable terms
· ISO certification process initiated
· Meetings and discussion with senior officials of UGC, Universities and other Governmental bodies
· Jainology teaching for children through multimedia in English
4. Forward march of FJEI…..
· Trustee Training Program : This is a unique concept in which FJEI believes that changing the mindset at the Trustee level is critical to their contribution and decision making for the benefit of the Institutes. The training program spreads over 5 days and includes a 1200 minute audio visual specially prepared for the same.
· Fast Track Program: FJEI has selected 25 Institutes wherein various projects and programs are being implemented. These are being developed as role models for others to follow.
· Accreditation: FJEI shall introduce an accreditation program through evaluation and assessment of the Fast Track could be measured before and after the full program implementation. This will provide excellent opportunity both for the Institute and FJEI to identify the areas for improvement.
· Events: FJEI National Conference 2004 and participation in NAFSA 2005 and other events to create opportunities for foreign collaborations.
The thrust areas of FJEI are as follows :
Trustees/Management : Support decision makers to face the challenges in education
Students : Leading towards holistic development of the students
Teachers : Empowering teachers for better educational delivery
Institute : Guidance for better utilization of resources
Technology : Building bridges with technology
Futuristic : Collectively contribute in nation Building through Excellence in Education
Trustees
Trustees are the decision makers and carry the responsibility to continuously upgrade the facilities and improve the educational standards.
FJEI has initiated a 5 day Trustee Training program which includes 1200 minutes of specially prepared audio visuals and a module each on leadership and corporate governance
Institutes
The thrust is on maximizing the infrastructure utilization so that more students benefit will least amount of investments.
FJEI shall start a full scale accreditation program to enable scientific and objective evaluation of the standards. This will help Institutes to upgrade and improve
Teachers
Teachers are recognized to have the maximum contribution in improving not only the academic standards but also contributing in the value education for holistic development of the students.
The teachers will also gain by involving them by training them on disaster management and equipping them with modern teaching aids.
Students
Students are the focal point in any educational institution. While their academic needs must be taken care of in the best possible way, the institute must ensure that there is enough scope and thrust in the co-curricular and extra curricular activities and programs for the holistic development of the student.
Technology
Technology has now a great role to play in the educational system. It has now been well established that the quality of education improves substantially if the teaching is done with appropriate technology aids.
Multimedia removes the monotony and introduces the fun element for learning. E-learning techniques are also becoming very popular and offers a wide scope for broadening the education.
Futuristic…
Non-conventional educational systems, contents and delivery are quite rapid. Proper use of EDUSAT could revolutionise the way educaton is imparted.
Education based on internet eachers are recognized to have the maximum contribution in improving not only the academic standards but also contributing in the value education for holistic development of the students.
The teachers will also gain by involving them by training them on disaster management and equipping them with modern teaching aids.
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