Global Institute of Engineering & Technology: Dr. G Vennira Selvi, CSE HOD

Dr. G Vennira Selvi is the Head of the CSE Department at the Global Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vellore. She has received her Ph.D. in the field of Computer Science and Engineering along with UG and PG degrees. She has 15 years of experience in teaching and research. She has published more than fifteen papers in reputed International Journals and Conferences. Her areas of interest include Wireless Sensor Network and Mobile Ad hoc Network.

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What are your roles and responsibilities towards the students?

“To be a patient listener, guide and lifelong mentor”

Each faculty member is responsible for the quality and content of instruction in the classroom. The instructor should at all times strive to promote the general purposes of the University and to achieve the objectives of the College. My roles and responsibilities towards the students are:

Provide the highest quality classroom instruction toward the attainment of the goals of the College, the Department, and the courses.
Recognize individual needs of students and provide challenging learning opportunities for all learners.
Recognize and provide academic and career guidance and encouragement through formal and informal conferences.
Develop efficient and equitable procedures for the evaluation of student academic performance.
Provide timely and appropriate feedback to students.

How do you tend to establish healthy relations with the students and fellow faculty?

“By earning our students’ trust early on in the year with constant support”

A trusting classroom with mutual respect is a thriving classroom complete with active, engaging learning opportunities. Teachers are more natural at building and sustaining positive relationships with their students than others. However, teachers can overcome a deficiency in this area by implementing a few simple strategies into their classrooms on a daily basis. Here are some strategies to try.

Have a Positive Attitude.
Incorporate Humor into Lessons.
Teach With Enthusiasm and Passion
Treat Them With Respect

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What are your views upon the placements and higher education of the students?

“Training on Aptitude, Logical reasoning and Quantitative skills by placement cell”

Placement Cells in GIT shapes the students for their brighter future. Some of the greatest responsibilities of the GIT are embedded in the functioning of this department. The function of the Placement in our department is:

Career Counselling
Workshops - Through these workshops, the students are given insights on the topics such as designing an impressive CV with the assistance of the latest tools and techniques, the use of different applications, etc.
All-inclusive Training - Placement centres have a full hold on the training activities. Employability Assessment Test is conducted periodically to check the progress of training and assess the skill level of the student for various sectors of jobs.
Also, training is provided on the latest technologies which are relevant to the industry needs of today.
Mock Interviews
Internships and Industrial Visits
On-campus placement

How do you help your student to thrive in the current academic world?

“Encourage healthy competition and learning outside the classroom”

Help Students learn through their strengths
Teach collaboration as a Value and Skill Set
Use learning beyond the classroom
Encourage your learners to compete against themselves.
Be transparent about competition performance.

Do you have any extracurricular activities to enhance the skills of the students?

“Entrepreneurship involvement activities and student government”

Extracurricular activities are a critical part of your university application, as they demonstrate who you are outside of the classroom. It is an opportunity to showcase your leadership skills and community involvement. However, it takes years to build an authentic extracurricular profile that strategically enhances your candidacy. As a Computer science faculty, I have included taking an online course in coding, starting a podcast, or even starting a business. Another important activity is Student Government. One of the most widespread types of extracurricular experience available on college campuses is student government.

What are the challenges you are facing to uplift the quality of education of your department?

“Challenges in student learning, teaching effectiveness and student retention”

Many students begin their college quest with hopes and dreams of earning a degree and improving their situation at home, at work or in life in general. Often, after students begin their college experience they are faced with obstacles and challenges that can seem insurmountable. The top three challenges that students face.

Financial
Managing Commitments, balancing work, school and family is another major challenge students face.
Many college students face the realization that their previous academic preparation was not at the level it needed to be in order to perform well academically.

These challenges can be extremely stressful for students and can often be the reasons that lead to student attrition. Helping students work their way through these obstacles can be both rewarding and difficult.

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What would be your advice to students aspiring to get into this field of study?

“Keep your skills updated and remain focused”

College can provide you with many opportunities to help start your professional career. During this time, it's important to focus on your career aspirations, plan for the future and consider any suggestions that can help propel your advancement in your chosen field. It’s important to consider suggestions that can help you grow personally and professionally. Here are some tips to help you prepare for students future careers: