Best Practices
Globalisation of Education: A Holistic Approach
Objectives of the Practice :
To offer quality education in a global context through international academic exchange
programmes and service-learning programmes, paving way for lifelong learning opportunities
The Context:
Identifying institutions that align with our mission and vision and establishing a working
Memorandum of Understanding to make academic exchanges possible. Networking with
partners around the world to find new connections.
The Practice:
Globalising education and providing students with the opportunity to learn in an international
educational environment, learn about and celebrate new cultures and have access to more
educational resources. Service-learning programmes help students develop civic
responsibility through experiential learning, ensuring holistic development. The global
outlook helps students become more inclusive and tolerant to different cultures and peoples.
Evidence of Success:
16 students from Lady Doak College have benefitted from international exchange
programmes in the academic year 2023-2024 which makes us one of the very few institutions
in Tamil Nadu to be able to offer such opportunities. 3 students from International Christian
University, Japan participated in the International Service-Learning Programme 2023 hosted
by the International Study Centre.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required:
Strengthening inbound exchanges is important to provide a global outlook to our students and
to make necessary curricular changes and identifying emerging areas of interest for
international students becomes necessary. Finding the required finances for exchange
participants, if they are unable to bear the travel and other expenses, is a challenge.
Notes:
Offering exciting international opportunities to undergraduate students through MoUs with
institutions abroad could be adopted by other institutions to provide global education.
Bridging the Gender Gap in Sports: Young Women from Madurai
Objectives of the Practice:
To ensure holistic wellbeing of the sports students, by the collaborative and systematic efforts of
the Department of Physical Education, the Counselling Centre, and the Management in the
college.
The Context:
The College aims at transforming the lives of young women from all strata of society, which
includes catering to the multi-dimensional needs of sports students with diverse backgrounds,
interests, potential, and challenges.
The Practice:
Facilitating self-confidence and personal growth for students with sports aptitude, by offering
quality and free education, free accommodation, nutritious diet, micro-level talent search,
ongoing training with specialised coaches, excellent sports infrastructure with NCC. The college
is a pioneer in the establishment of the three NCC wings (Army, Navy and Air Force), making
these opportunities available for young women, and thereby bridging the gender gap in the
Armed Forces. Individual care, health check-up, peaceful ambience, and counselling services are
the added features.
Evidence of Success:
With excellent infrastructure, strong support from the management, and exceptional
performances by the athletes, the college continues to excel in sports at every level. The college
has a stellar number of achievers in sports – 17 international, 38 national, 272 state and 172
district players who have brought laurels to the institution and the country. The college has
produced 64 University Blues, the highest honour awarded to individual athletes at the
university level.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required:
Management of resources, in terms of time, funds, and identification of coaches for certain
specialised sports like fencing. Additionally, the absence of synthetic courts for athletics and
football is a limitation.
Notes:
The college facilitates exclusive group and individual counselling sessions for the sports
students. It helps them handle their feelings in a healthy manner and progress towards their goals
effectively.