Interaction session for the parents of new entrants to the engineering stream under CET Quota was held in the campus in two batches of 84 and 59 each. Mr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman welcomed the parents and spoke on the concept of Acceptance.
The chairman emphasized that engineering involves learning skills. He placed before the parents a picture of the present scenario in engineering colleges. In order to boost the quality of education, AICTE has come up with good initiatives like Future Skills and many other initiatives, he stated. In-keeping with the AICTE norms, Sahyadri College offers technical skills where the students are exposed to internship programs, latest technology, and industry activities, he said.
The chairman said that the students are also offered a platform to compete in various national and international events. In order to make the students realize the true essence of an engineer, visits to rehabilitation centres are organized so as to establish Social & Emotional Connect.
Mr. Bhandary charted out the fee structure and explained about the finance in a nutshell. He said that the money invested by parents is for their child’s future. He called upon the parents to support the management in what they do. He also urged the parents to avail the education loan which could make the child more responsible. He also stressed on the dress code.
Every parent wishes to give the best education for their child and hopes that one day their child gets a good job with good salary. Bearing this uppermost in mind, the Chairman said Sahyadri aims at living up to their expectations. Meanwhile, the chairman stressed on the responsibility of the parents towards their children and urged them to:
• Stimulate their children to utilize the facilities available in the campus and learn creative skills.
• Motivate your child
• To ignite in their children a spark of responsibility towards their family and the society.
• To share their own experiences of life with their child.
• To make their children self-dependent.
Speaking about the company expectations, Mr. Bhandary stated that the companies expect aptitude, attitude, good exposure, project based learning, interactive, communication and interactive skills from its employees.
Dr. R. Srinivasa Rao Kunte, Principal, in his address, stressed that the maximum attendance required as per VTU norms is 75% and requested parents to monitor their child’s performance and attendance. He wished the parents All the Best for their child’s future.