QUARTERLY NEWS LETTER OF SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

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Since its founding in 1968, the University of Calicut has grown to become Kerala’s prestigious and largest University, known for the excellence of its teaching, research, and service. We have more than 300000 student enrollment per year spanning across five Districts of Kerala. Our School of Distance Education and Private Registration are of great help for those who prefer it. (though there are issues which deserve immediate attention). As Vice-Chancellor, I take it as an honour and privilege to convey that University of Calicut is conferred with the distinction of A grade in the recent NAAC accreditation. This is the by-product of dedication and concerted efforts from all corners. Still we have miles to go and let us all shoulder the responsibility to take this institution to greater heights. Let us remember the great saying,

"Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge"

VC'S MESSAGE

Dr. K.Mohammed BasheerVice Chancellor

DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

Dr. Sivadasan P.Director

School of Distance Education

SDE, Calicut University continues its evolution as an active and collaborative center of distance learning. We are delighted to present our maiden Newsletter 'Distance Learner' that mirrors School of Distance Education's vision and mission. I hope this Newsletter would showcase the various activities and advancements for all those associate with SDE.

School of Distance Education organized a one day seminar on the topic ‘Aikya Keralam: Bhavana, Charithram,

ndYadharthyam’ to commemorate the 62 anniversary of Kerala state formation. The seminar intended to explore the least discussed streams of Aikyakerala movement. The programme was presided over by the Director of SDE, Dr. Sivadasan and inaugurated by the honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr. P. Mohan. Eminent historians including Prof. Kesavan Veluthat, Dr. M.R. Raghava Warrier, Dr. K. Gopalankutty, Prof. A. Valsalan and Dr. K.M. Anil delivered insightful lectures in different sessions on various aspects of the Movements like history of Aikyakerala concept, idea and evolution of kerala, nationalism, renaissance and literature. The seminar was successful in bringing diverse observations on the history of formation of Kerala.

SDE CELEBRATES AIKYA KERALA DAY

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In accordance with the latest UGC regulations, the

University of Calicut has constituted a Centre for

Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA) on 25-04-2018.

The Director, School of Distance Education, will head the

ten member CIQA as the full time Director. The Members

include The Convenor, Standing Committee of the

Synicate on SDE, The Convenor, Standing Committe of

the syndicate on Examinations, The Controller of

Examinations, The Director, Internal Quality Assurance

Cell (IQAC), The Heads of Departments of Mathamatics,

English, History and Journalism& Mass Cammunication.

Deputy Registrar of SDE is also a member. The primary

objective of the CIQA is to formulate recommendations

for the overall quality development of higher educational

Institutions. CIQA will devise mechanisms for interaction

and obtaining feedback from various departments and

disseminate information on quality assurance. CIQA has

to ensure the participation of all stakeholders namely,

learners, teachers, staff, parents, society, employees and

govt, in the quality improvement Process.

Syndicate standing committee on General Affairs

(SDE) proposed a number of important

recommendations to revamp School of Distance

Education's various academic and administrative matters.

Important among them include infrastructure

development, constituting of a governing body to manage

SDE functioning, website upgradation, publication of

course book, expansion of library, modernisation of

existing seminar hall, change in the study centre

coordinators, enhancement of the remuneration of faculty

for contact classes, meeting of CIQA to enhance the study

material quality, Starting new diploma courses and

certificate courses etc: - Regarding the above mentioned

recommendations, sanction has been accorded by the vice

chancellor on 27-07-2018 for the smooth and efficient

functioning of School of Distant Education.

CIQA

SYNDICATE RECOMMENDATIONS

he library at School of Distance Education, Calicut University has

a collection of 3852 books, 1165 titles and144 reference titles. TThe books are arranged depending upon the category of

disciplines and sub- disciplines in different stacks. The Library which has

a spacious reading room is also equipped with computer and internet

facility. There is a separate section where study materials and syllabus of

courses offered under the School of Distance Education, Calicut

University are kept. The reference service of the central library of Calicut

University(C.H Mohmmed Koya library ) can be availed by the students

of School of Distance Education.

The school of distance education, University of Calicut organized a three day faculty orientation programme on teaching and learning in distance education on

February 28, March 1& 2 2018. The programme was held at Tagore auditorium. Dr. P. Mohan, Pro-vice Chancellor of Calicut University inaugurated the programme and the keynote address was delivered by Dr. Mohan B Menon, COL. The sessions were led by IGNOU team, headed by Dr. M Rajesh, Director, IGNOU Regional centre, Vadakara. The Sessions covered a wide variety of topics like Introduction to distance education, Management of distance education, Design and development of curriculum and self learning materials, Counseling in distance education and Assignments in distance education along with technical sessions.

Faculty Orientation

Dr. K.M Anil delivering a speech at the inaugural session ofthree day faculty orientation programme

SDE gets desirednumber of faculties

Teaching fraternity is an indisp-ensable and integral part of the process of teaching – learning

process in any academic institution. Twenty teaching faculties were appointed in January

2017 on ad-hoc basis as per the directions of UGC. It was a successful endeavor which helped to solve many pressing problems and thereby ensuring an academic climate of transparency and excellence. In addition to the existing number of teachers, 15 teaching faculty were appointed in November 2018, The study centers were enhanced from twelve to twenty five to ensure the efficiency of the learning process in the Distance Education Mode. . The sanction of teaching posts in School of Distance Education in the Calicut University is under the serious consideration of the Government of Kerala, based on the recommendations of the Syndicate, Calicut University.

Wagon Massacrean Inevitable chapter inIndia's freedom struggle

seminar on “Wagon Tragedy:- Past and Present” was conducted by Calicut university distance education on 2018 ANovember 19. Dr. Abdul Rasak (Humanities Dean of Calicut

university and Head of the department of history PSMO college Tirurangadi), has analysed the contemporary situations by comparing it with the past incidents. Dr. P Sivadasan (Director of SDE and Professor, Department of History, Univeristy of Calicut delivered a speech on 'Wagon Tragedy' detailing the historical facts about Malabar revolt and Wagon Tragedy.

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In accordance with the latest UGC regulations, the

University of Calicut has constituted a Centre for

Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA) on 25-04-2018.

The Director, School of Distance Education, will head the

ten member CIQA as the full time Director. The Members

include The Convenor, Standing Committee of the

Synicate on SDE, The Convenor, Standing Committe of

the syndicate on Examinations, The Controller of

Examinations, The Director, Internal Quality Assurance

Cell (IQAC), The Heads of Departments of Mathamatics,

English, History and Journalism& Mass Cammunication.

Deputy Registrar of SDE is also a member. The primary

objective of the CIQA is to formulate recommendations

for the overall quality development of higher educational

Institutions. CIQA will devise mechanisms for interaction

and obtaining feedback from various departments and

disseminate information on quality assurance. CIQA has

to ensure the participation of all stakeholders namely,

learners, teachers, staff, parents, society, employees and

govt, in the quality improvement Process.

Syndicate standing committee on General Affairs

(SDE) proposed a number of important

recommendations to revamp School of Distance

Education's various academic and administrative matters.

Important among them include infrastructure

development, constituting of a governing body to manage

SDE functioning, website upgradation, publication of

course book, expansion of library, modernisation of

existing seminar hall, change in the study centre

coordinators, enhancement of the remuneration of faculty

for contact classes, meeting of CIQA to enhance the study

material quality, Starting new diploma courses and

certificate courses etc: - Regarding the above mentioned

recommendations, sanction has been accorded by the vice

chancellor on 27-07-2018 for the smooth and efficient

functioning of School of Distant Education.

CIQA

SYNDICATE RECOMMENDATIONS

he library at School of Distance Education, Calicut University has

a collection of 3852 books, 1165 titles and144 reference titles. TThe books are arranged depending upon the category of

disciplines and sub- disciplines in different stacks. The Library which has

a spacious reading room is also equipped with computer and internet

facility. There is a separate section where study materials and syllabus of

courses offered under the School of Distance Education, Calicut

University are kept. The reference service of the central library of Calicut

University(C.H Mohmmed Koya library ) can be availed by the students

of School of Distance Education.

The school of distance education, University of Calicut organized a three day faculty orientation programme on teaching and learning in distance education on

February 28, March 1& 2 2018. The programme was held at Tagore auditorium. Dr. P. Mohan, Pro-vice Chancellor of Calicut University inaugurated the programme and the keynote address was delivered by Dr. Mohan B Menon, COL. The sessions were led by IGNOU team, headed by Dr. M Rajesh, Director, IGNOU Regional centre, Vadakara. The Sessions covered a wide variety of topics like Introduction to distance education, Management of distance education, Design and development of curriculum and self learning materials, Counseling in distance education and Assignments in distance education along with technical sessions.

Faculty Orientation

Dr. K.M Anil delivering a speech at the inaugural session ofthree day faculty orientation programme

SDE gets desirednumber of faculties

Teaching fraternity is an indisp-ensable and integral part of the process of teaching – learning

process in any academic institution. Twenty teaching faculties were appointed in January

2017 on ad-hoc basis as per the directions of UGC. It was a successful endeavor which helped to solve many pressing problems and thereby ensuring an academic climate of transparency and excellence. In addition to the existing number of teachers, 15 teaching faculty were appointed in November 2018, The study centers were enhanced from twelve to twenty five to ensure the efficiency of the learning process in the Distance Education Mode. . The sanction of teaching posts in School of Distance Education in the Calicut University is under the serious consideration of the Government of Kerala, based on the recommendations of the Syndicate, Calicut University.

Wagon Massacrean Inevitable chapter inIndia's freedom struggle

seminar on “Wagon Tragedy:- Past and Present” was conducted by Calicut university distance education on 2018 ANovember 19. Dr. Abdul Rasak (Humanities Dean of Calicut

university and Head of the department of history PSMO college Tirurangadi), has analysed the contemporary situations by comparing it with the past incidents. Dr. P Sivadasan (Director of SDE and Professor, Department of History, Univeristy of Calicut delivered a speech on 'Wagon Tragedy' detailing the historical facts about Malabar revolt and Wagon Tragedy.

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UGC Expert committee approved the detailed report

submitted by the University of Calicut and has

recognised 26 UG and PG courses till 2020. Some of

the SDE courses which lost its recognition due to lack

of Faculty also have received Recognition from UGC

on Sept. 2018. These course are Bsc Maths, Msc Maths,

M.com, MA English, MA Political Science, MA

Sanskrit, and MA Economics.

E l e vat o r

Lift installation work has been completed at School of Distance Education, Lift services will be convenient for the students and teachers who visit SDE for various purposes.

13 new study centers were approved in five districts in addition to existing study centers under School of Distance Education, Calicut University. Now there are 24 study centers, including these 13 centers. Centre for distance education at Thenchipalam, John Mathai Centre, Thrissur and various B.Ed colleges of Malappuram, Wayand, Calicut, Palakkad and Thrissur are the newly allotted study centres.

School of distance education is planning to organise a merit day for those who achieve highest grade in both UG and PG programmes in the academic year 2017-18. We proudly announce this remarkable event, first in the history of school of distance education.

Website updated

SDE has initiated the process of modernizing its website. The main focus of this process is to make SDE website more users friendly and accessible to each and everyone. The faculty members took initiative to update each and every respective programs and updated study materials and question banks. Now UG and PG program students can access syllabus, study materials, question banks, and other useful information from the website. 1000+ students visit SDE website everyday.

SDE has admitted a student from Yemen for its MA (Arabic) programme. It is the first time that Calicut university is offering admission to a student from another country. Abeer Muhammed Vaid Nava

Maani Al Khubaathi did her graduation from Sana'a University, Yemen. She has been residing with her family in kerala for the past 3 years.

Yemeni student admitted in SDE

UGC approvesmore courses

More Study Centres approved13

Golden Jubilee Merit Day

SDE sociology faculty is selected for the Modern South Asian Studies Workshop 2019 at Yale MacMillan Center, USA. The title of the paper is"Biotechnology as a Socio Technical Assemblage, Public Engagement and Collective Action in Governance of Biotechnology"

Jawhar C.T.Assistant Professor

Sociology

SDE Faculty @ Yale University

Geetha M.P.Deputy Registrar

Prasanth K.P.Assistant Registrar

SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Calicut University (P.O),Malappuram -673635, KeralaTel: 0494 2407356, 2400288

Web: sdeuoc.ac.in

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

Dr. Mohammed Basheer

Dr. Abdul Majeed T.A.

Dr. Sivadasan P.

Smt. Geetha M.P.

Vice Chancellor

Registrar

(Director)

(Dep.Registrar)

ADVISORY BOARD

EDITORIAL BOARD

Dr. Sivadasan P. (Chief Editor)

Sri. Rajan P. Smt. Jayamol E.S.

Smt. Ranjini P.T. Smt. Fathimath Suhara

Sri. Vivek A.B.

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