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.