Stella Mary's College of Engineering, driven by a vision of imparting quality education and fostering technical and social excellence, is dedicated to a continuous process of strategic planning. With a focus on both short-term and long-term objectives, these plans aim to fortify the institution's capacities, fostering dynamism, quality consciousness, and efficiency. The institution's commitment to excellence is underscored by the development of short-term plans for 2022-2027, serving as a guiding force for the next five years.
This strategic initiative is a collaborative effort, drawing support from an impassioned management, the commitment of the leadership team, and insights from academic and industrial experts. The final draft undergoes meticulous review and discussion by the Governing Council, incorporating valuable suggestions to ensure effective implementation.
5-Year Strategic Plan (2022-2027) - Stella Mary’s College of Engineering
1.1 Enhance Diversity in Recruitment:
Initiate quality enhancement methods.
Identify global education trends and implement necessary changes.
Improve transparency and communication.
Align annual reviews with strategic goals.
Recruit diversified faculty.
Conduct training needs analysis.
1.2 Governance Models:
Establish audit committees.
Decentralize leadership.
Create statutory committees.
Implement fair appraisal systems.
Recruit diversified faculty.
Appraise faculty and staff annually.
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2.1 World-Class Environment:
Develop and maintain infrastructure.
Strengthen infrastructure audit.
Identify potential industries for collaboration.
Construct health center and additional facilities.
Enhance sports facilities.
Reduce power usage.
2.2 Library Enhancement:
Improve library resources.
Increase online subscriptions.
Increase library investment.
Implement RFID system.
Develop an Institutional Repository.
2.3 ICT-Enabled Services:
Provide computing facilities.
Enhance bandwidth.
Record video lectures.
Develop ICT-enabled classrooms.
Upgrade firewall and internet bandwidth.
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3.1 Attractiveness for Students and Faculty:
Attract students nationwide.
Recruit and retain quality faculty.
Maintain a 1:15 faculty-student ratio.
Recruit 30% of faculty with PhDs.
3.2 Personal and Professional Development:
Conduct training needs analysis
Organize development programs.
Increase budget for faculty projects
Send faculty and staff for industry training.
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4.1 Quality Education:
Enhance teaching-learning processes.
Implement transparent evaluation.
Increase success rate.
Ensure 100% placement.
Promote higher education and entrepreneurship.
4.2 Multidisciplinary Courses:
Strengthen existing programs.
Provide academic freedom.
Design 50 multidisciplinary projects.
Win 10 best project awards
4.3 Technology-Enabled Pedagogy:
Use blended teaching methods.
Encourage ICT awareness.
Record and upload video lectures.
Develop an LMS.
4.4 Scholastic and Co-Scholastic Activities:
Provide support services.
Enhance co-curricular activities.
Increase student participation in activities.
Conduct training sessions and events.
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5.1 Centers of Excellence:
Identify core research areas.
Establish research centers.
Encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.
Establish 10 research laboratories.
Sign 20 MOUs for collaborative research.
5.2 Research Quality Enhancement:
Encourage publication in high-quality journals.
Strengthen ties with research organizations.
Have 50 sponsored research projects.
Achieve an h-index of 20.
5.3 Culture of Innovation:
Develop systems for awareness.
Create an innovation fund.
Build an innovation hub.
Generate income through consultancy.
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6.1 Transformational Education Experiences:
Collaborate for educational experiences.
Establish a career guidance cell.
Strengthen the institution's reputation.
Motivate students for national and international competitions.
6.2 Alumni Interaction:
Track and enhance alumni visits.
Involve alumni in curriculum design.
Increase alumni visitors.
Conduct 10 alumni courses/workshops per year.
6.3 Industry Interaction:
Impart industry-ready skills.
Involve the industry in curriculum design.
Increase industry expert content delivery.
Conduct 10 technology trainings per year.
6.4 Community Interaction:
Engage students in community problem-solving.
Collaborate with local bodies and NGOs.
Organize 10 extension activities per year.
Sign 20 MoUs with NGOs.
6.5 Widespread Visibility:
Popularize vision, mission, and values.
Engage in branding and marketing.
Increase NIRF perception score.