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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What is the purpose of each workshop or input? | an effort to create that space for women that is denied to them in playing a multiplicity of roles | How do they do that? Each workshop/input is an effort to create that space for women that is denied to them in playing a multiplicity of roles. Indira Parikh systematically took us through the module stopping in sections that need further elaborating significant assumptions and their contestations. | 44 | definition | 1.000 | Each workshop/input is an effort to create that space for women that is denied to them in playing a multiplicity of roles. | 13 | page=13,ocr=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What role does Women’s Studies play according to the discussion? | as a catelyst in understanding, analysing and changing the present status of women | The group: discussed the ever enlarging functions and responsibilities for the Women’s Studies Centres and groups. It was pointed out the Approach Paper of the UGC is now clarifying this and giving a certain direction to the centres. In general , Women’s studies as a catelyst in understanding, analysing and changing the present status of women, help them to advance and perform their roles more effectively. This came out very strongly. | 263 | definition | 1.000 | In general , Women’s studies as a catelyst in understanding, analysing and changing the present status of women, help them to advance and perform their roles more effectively. | 19 | page=19,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What purpose do Academic Staff Colleges serve in universities? | to update the knowledge and information of the teachers and introduce them to the emerging concerns through the orientation and refresher cqurses | Academic Staff Colleges The workshop also discussed the structure and role of the academic staff colleges in 45 universities established by the UGC to update the knowledge and information of the teachers and introduce them to the emerging concerns through the orientation and refresher cqurses that they conduct regularly. Women’ Studies have become very much a component in these courses. Five universities in India have been recently selected to conduct regular refresher courses in Women’s Studies. They have been able to adopt innovative methodologies. ke The workshop believed that the potentials of ASC should be utilised to train managers and academic leaders, from among the teacher-participants, through its orientation and refresher courses. | 148 | definition | 1.000 | Academic Staff Colleges The workshop also discussed the structure and role of the academic staff colleges in 45 universities established by the UGC to update the knowledge and information of the teachers and introduce them to the emerging concerns through the orientation and refresher cqurses that they conduct regularly. | ||||
| What type of learning approach is used in the ASC programmes? | a multi-dimensional approach covering cognitive, affective and conative domains of learning. | The ASC adopts a multi-dimensional approach covering cognitive, affective and conative domains of learning. Despite the sharing of participants’ experiences and understanding about the management of higher education, certain management Concepts and approaches relevant to the management of ‘higher education are discussed. Some of the following topics are included in an orientation programme depending upon the participants,educations and needs. Leader in Education Effective Communication Group Programmes and Team Building Stress Management Task and Responsibilities of Teacher as Manager Socialization in higher education Conflict management Improving inter personal effectiveness aA go Management of Examinations —_ © Impact of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalisation on the management of higher education. 11. Problems and issues in College Management 12. | 15 | definition | 1.000 | The ASC adopts a multi-dimensional approach covering cognitive, affective and conative domains of learning. Despite the sharing of participants’ experiences and understanding about the management of higher education, certain management Concepts and approaches relevant to the management of ‘higher education are discussed. | ||||
| What is the goal of monitoring and evaluation in the programme? | further improving the efficiency of participants as managers | A number of groups are formed for managing different activities namely, academic, editorial, refreshment and cultural. The responsibility of arranging field visits is also undertaken by the participants. Monitoring and evaluation is a continuous process undertaken with the purpose of further improving the efficiency of participants as managers. Some of the techniques utilized are - quiz, objective type tests, psychological tests, observations, etc. At the end of the programme the women teachers were asked to express their views about the impact of management development task. They felt more confident, skilied and motivated to shoulder the responsibilities in the management of higher education. Similar observations were shared by the course team. | 285 | definition | 1.000 | Monitoring and evaluation is a continuous process undertaken with the purpose of further improving the efficiency of participants as managers. | 39 | page=39,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What has traditionally been the role of a Vice-Chancellor? | providing leadership for academic development of the university, the “citadels of knowledge” | Being from Utkal University | was familiar with the fact that Vice-Chancellorship meant mainly crisis management and managing people. The traditional role of a “Vice-Chancellor” of providing leadership for academic development of the university, the “citadels of knowledge” has undergone a drastic change with mass based education and its related problems from campus unnest to managing a large number of affiliated colleges which are coming up like mushrooms. Many academicians therefore, no longer accept this position. But, the very fact that this is the first time that this has been offered to a lady became a major factor for my decision. The peer pressure and the thought that if | refuse it may not be offered to another lady for a long time made me accept this position. My family members were unhappy, close friends mixed in reactions but unusual support from general public. | 181 | definition | 1.000 | The traditional role of a “Vice-Chancellor” of providing leadership for academic development of the university, the “citadels of knowledge” has undergone a drastic change with mass based education and its related problems from campus unnest to managing a large number of affiliated colleges which are coming up like mushrooms. | ||||
| What is the goal of gender positive initiatives in higher education? | to make a student a degree-holder but go beyond and prepare the student for life | The probability of women taking up leading positions in higher education must concurrently increase therefore. the gender positive initiatives are needed in Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Rajasthan, where women’s enrolment is stili less than one third of the total enrolment in higher education. This may appear surprising for Rajasthan which boasts of the unique, fully residential women’s university, Banasthali Vidyapith as well as the Savitri Girls’ College.(in Ajmer). On the other hand, the 32.8% figure achieved despite the relatively conservative environment of Rajasthan could well be due to these pace-setting institutions. What is gender positive initiative? It is accepted in principle that the objectives of institutes of higher education is not just to make a student a degree-holder but go beyond and prepare the student for life. | 817 | definition | 1.000 | What is gender positive initiative? It is accepted in principle that the objectives of institutes of higher education is not just to make a student a degree-holder but go beyond and prepare the student for life. | 45 | |||
| What kind of educational institution is Stella Maris College? | a Catholic institution of Higher Education for women | WORKSHOP ON WOMEN AND MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION ROLE OF STELLA MARIS COLLEGE IN WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT Dr. Sr. Annamma Philip, fmm, Principal Stella Maris College (Autonomous) Chennai - 600 086. BRIEF INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE Stella Maris College is a Catholic institution of Higher Education for women and is affiliated to the University of Madras. Founded on Aug. 15, 1947 under the direction of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, the College has just celebrated its Golden Jubilee and has on its rolls over 2300 young women. The aim of Stella Maris is to prepare young women to grow into mature and responsible citizens, ready to face the challenges of life both at home and in society. | 249 | definition | 1.000 | BRIEF INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE Stella Maris College is a Catholic institution of Higher Education for women and is affiliated to the University of Madras. | 48 | page=48,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the mentor scheme at V.V.S. First Grade College for Women? | to build good rapport between teachers and students | INNOVATIVE EXPERIMENTS TO STIMULATE CREATIVITY AND PROVIDE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE TO STUDENTS Dr. GURURAJ KARAJAGI Principal, V.V.S. First Grade College for Women, Bangalore-560079. Ours is a womens’ degree college in it's 20th year. Though quite young in terms of its age, it has acquired a very good reputation both for its good academic performances and innovative programmes. All these innovations have dual purposes. a) To identify and encourage creativity in students, and b) Provide adequate exposure so that they develop confidence to face live situations. Some of the major programmes are listed below. I. MENTOR SCHEME : This is an unique scheme to build good rapport between teachers and students. We believe that when students behave in a particular way in the college, there is a background for that. | 654 | definition | 1.000 | MENTOR SCHEME : This is an unique scheme to build good rapport between teachers and students. | 52 | page=52,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the main goal of the Hobby Club? | to inculcate the dignity of labour in students | They go to the wholesale -shops on the city, purchase articles required by the students, set new prices and sell them. the student sell about 160 useful items through this store and materials in the stores are worth about Rs. 100,000/-. The margin of profit is passed on to the Jt. Stock Company, to be declared as dividend to the shareholders. This scheme is in existence for the last 8 years. V. HOBBY CLUB : This is mainly to inculcate the dignity of labour in students. The college has not purchased a single chalk piece for the last 10 years. Our students in the Hobby Club prepare excellent chalk crayons - both white and coloured, which are in great demand by cther institutions also, because of their good quality and iow price. Students are paid for their work and is a (earn- while-you-learn) project. Students also make greeting cards and detergents. | 426 | definition | 1.000 | HOBBY CLUB : This is mainly to inculcate the dignity of labour in students. | 53 | page=53,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
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