Dean of International Programme

Dr. Gautham, University of Oklahoma in Conversation with our Students

Today | 3rd August 2024 | 7 pm

The Deanery of International Programmes and the Deanery of Research & Development organized the first edition of ‘Meet with our Alumni Studying Abroad’ Series today, 3rd August 2024, at 7 pm.

The meeting began at 7 pm and ended at 8.10 pm.

It was a very lively and interactive session with our illustrious alumnus Dr. Gautham Chengizkhan BSc & MSc Zoology (2010-2015), who’s presently Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma, US.

I had even contested for College Chairman, and lost! But I learnt a lot from the loss. Then I was elected Chairman in the University.

I’ve spent almost one fifth of my life in MCC. With respect to academics, I was just an average student – a middle bencher. In fact, I came to MCC with a lot of dreams and aspirations.

I request you to seize any opportunity that comes your way in MCC. You might never know when your turning point will come!

It’s important to develop multidisciplinary knowledge. I cleared my NET, and then went on to do my PhD. Since my parents were teachers, they wanted me to do B.Ed. But I didn’t oblige them, since I found that, my calling was not amongst school children, but on research. So check your calling!

Observe and record whatever you listen to in class! Whatever you’re taught is for your own good.

Being in a Conference boosts your confidence. It also gives you constructive feedback and criticism.

The key takeaway is, ‘Step Out of your Comfort Zone’.

Embracing opportunities outside of your comfort zone is essential for personal and professional development, signed off Dr. Gautham.

 

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Ms. Swapna Sundar, alumna of Dept of Political Science, and Founder of IP DOME, along with Ms. Shanaz paid a visit to the Office of the Dean of International Programmes, MCC.

Dr. Rufus, Dean IP welcomed them. Mr. Sabarinathan Murugan, Global Student Ambassador was present on the occasion.

Ms. Swapna promised to help us with signing MoUs with various Universities across the world. She updated us on her visit to the University of Kent last month and about getting in touch with various officials of the University.

IP DOME was founded in 2009, by Swapna Sundar and Raghavendra Ravi, to address the challenges of deploying emerging technologies in the emerging markets. Our mission is to view the challenges from the perspective of the technology trend, legal and regulatory processes, and business logic, to provide long-term strategic solutions.

With a constantly evolving approach to technology deployment in emerging markets, we aim to deliver consistent and data-driven strategic outcomes to our clients. IP DOME creates and implements strategies that help clients commercialize their technology, partner with existing industries in the target market, and successfully seek funding and investment. Our multi-disciplinary team is dedicated to providing data-driven best-in-class solutions for IP Strategy services and solutions.

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The Deanery of Research & Development organized a Workshop on Research Methodology for Research Scholars today, from 9 am to 1 pm in the MMIP.

Dr. Hepzhibah Israel, University of Edinburgh was the Resource Person for the Workshop.

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Study Abroad Seminar @ MCC | 31st July 2024 

The first Study Abroad Seminar of the new academic year – organized by the Deanery of International Programmes in association with MCC Placement Cell, – was inaugurated by our Principal Dr. Paul Wilson in the Chemistry Seminar Hall, at 10.30 am, today, Wednesday, 31st July 2024. 

Around 110 students participated. 

The Dean of International Programmes, Dr. Rufus welcomed the gathering. 

 

This was followed by a Photo session with our Principal, the Speakers, the Participants and the Organisers of the Seminar. 

Dr. Hepzhibah Israel, Senior Lecturer in Translation Studies spoke on opportunities for Higher Education in the UK. 

 

Mr. Sathya Gnanaiah, from Toronto Region Immigration Employment Council, Canada, and our alumnus (1983-89), spoke on excellent opportunities for the Indian workforce in Canada. 

Professional Educational consultant from IDP Australia, Ms. Geetha, gave an overview to Studying Abroad focusing on the plethora of scholarships available for students.

Our Global Student Ambassador Ms. Smriti Wilson did the MC, while Chris Immanuel, and Sabarinathan Murugan, our Global Student Ambassadors facilitated the logistics connected with the conduct of the Seminar.

 Prof. Arun Kumar Joseph, Associate Dean of International Programmes coordinated the Seminar. 

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Dr. Hepzhibah Israel, Senior Lecturer, Translation Studies, conducted a Translation Workshop for PG Students of the Department of English, MCC, in the afternoon session on 31st July 2024.

Prof. Deepa Priyadarshini coordinated the Programme.

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The Department of English [SFS] hosted a Panel Discussion with visiting Professor Hephzibah Israel, Senior Lecturer in Translation Studies, University of Edinburgh, Scotland and Dr. Nirmal Selvamony, Former Professor & Head, Dept of English Studies and Dean, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Central University of Tamil Nadu.

Dr. Armstrong, Department of Endangered Languages, and Professor, Department of English, University of Madras, was the Moderator.

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Two representatives from the Oxford Centre for Religion and Public Life (OCRPL) visited our college on Friday, 26th July 2024. Both are our alumni – Dr. Bobby Thejus (who did PhD under Dr. Joshua Kalapati, Dept of Philosophy, Retd.) who later studied in St. Andrews, Scotland, and Rev Sam Thambusamy, who did Physics and went to Gurukul and Edinburgh. 

As part of their visit to various theological institutions in India, exploring possibilities of collaboration, we had a pre-arrival meeting on Zoom at 8 pm on 25th July 2024.

On 26th July, at 10 am, they met with the Dean of International Programmes Dr. Rufus, Rev. Ross, Dr. Joshua Kalapati and Prof. Arun Kumar Joseph. Possibilities for collaboration between IACS and OCRPL were discussed. 

Later, around 11.30 am, they met with our Principal Dr. Paul Wilson in his chamber.

This was followed by a fellowship lunch hosted by our Principal, in which Dr. Hepzhibah Israel, University of Edinburgh also participated along with her husband. 

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A group of 19 students from the Dept of Social Work, Asia University, visited MCC on Thursday, 25th July 2024. They had a fruitful time of interaction with the students of the Department of Social Work (Aided).

This was followed by a briefing on the SLPs offered in MCC, and a rewarding visit to the MMIP facilitated by our Global Student Ambassador Mr. Sabarinathan Murugan.

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Dr. Paul Wilson, Principal of Madras Christian College, was in Singapore to discuss the Semester-Abroad Programme on Logistics & Supply Chain Management. The meeting was arranged by a mutual contact, Sridhar K from TT Group India, on Saturday, 20th July 2024.

Dr. Tan Yan Weng, Associate Professor & Head, Logistics & Supply Chain Management Programme | School of Business, promptly connected us with Ms Mindy Ong, Head of Office of Global Programmes. 

Dr. Rufus, Dean of International Programmes, followed it up with Dr. Mindy, by expressing our desire to collaborate with SUSS for a Semester-Abroad Programme for our students, on ‘Logistics and Supply Chain Management’. In this regard, a Zoom meet for a discussion on the same was proposed by Dr. Rufus. 

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A meeting was convened in the Office of the DIP on 24th July 2024 at 10.20 am. to discuss the paper on Music Theory I & II.

Members Present

Dr. Samuel Rufus

Dr. S. Daniel Evans

Prof. Arun Kumar Joseph

Ms. Smriti Wilson (Global Ambassador)

Mr. Sabarinathan (Global Ambassador)

Minutes of the Meeting

Members had a discussion on offering Music Theory I & II as part of GC, as a Value-Added Certificate Course through the MCC-SCE, for their Semester I & Semester II respectively.

1. The MCC-SCE will be administering the course.
2. The Course will be offered like any other GC Course for 60 hours.
3. On successfully completing the course, a Course Certificate will be given to the students.
4. A student who wishes to do Music Theory II directly, [without doing Music Theory I] should satisfy the necessary prerequisites. They will have to go through a condensed version of Music Theory I (in online modules /e-content) and take up an assessment as well.

It was decided to take this forward, after we receive our Principal’s suggestions and inputs in this regard.

Reminder of Actionables and Timelines was also given.

1. Compiling the suggestions from all those who are marked and preparing the curriculum (July last week)
2. Positioning it as part of GE, GC or ID accordingly (August first week)
3. To consult with Mr. Augustin Paul soliciting opinion as an external expert (August second week)
4. Constituting the BoS and executing the same (September first week)
5. Presenting in the pre-Board (September second week)
6. Academic council (To be scheduled in October as per the progress in other departments)

 

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Dr. Hepzhibah Israel, Lecturer in Translation Studies with the University of Edinburgh, Scotland arrived in MCC for a two-week lecture series for our students.

From Monday, 22nd July 2024 till Friday, 26th July 2024, she engaged the students of II MA English Literature with a series of lectures on Translation Studies, coordinated by Prof. Deepa Priyadarshini, Assistant Professor, Dept of English.

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A meeting was held in the Office of the Dean IP, at 10.20 am, Monday, 22nd July 2024, for discussions on possibilities for collaborating with NMSU on Hydroinformatics Course.

Members Present

Dr. Mahalakshmi, Dean of Sciences

Dr. Tabitha Durai, Dean, R & D

Dr. Samuel Rufus, Dean, International Programmes

Prof. Arun Kumar, Associate Dean of International Programmes

Dr. E. Rajkumar, Assistant Professor, Dept of Chemistry

Dr. Yasodharan Suresh, Assistant Professor, Dept of Geography

Dr. S.J. Samuel Justin, MMIP

Dr. M. Beutline, MMIP

Mr. Sabarinathan Murugan, Student Ambassador

The meeting began with a word of prayer.

Two verticals were presented in the meeting.

Vertical I – Students of any UG Programme get to do a Semester-Abroad in Water Science Management with NMSU, regardless of their Major.

Vertical II – Programme-wise selection, based on course mapping and credit transfer. However, a few members felt that, as regards hydroinformatics or water science management, only elective courses can be mapped.

Hence it was recommended that, Vertical I be pitched.

It was also suggested that students from NMSU can be invited for a Short-term International Interdisciplinary Internship (III) and/or for a Semester-Abroad Programme.

For both programmes, it was suggested that, one hour of spoken Tamil/ Culture / Cultural Immersion would be given to them each day of the duration of their course. The Departments of Tourism, History and Tamil could also be roped in for such an “III Course”, which would facilitate cultural immersion for the visitors, as well. 

It was suggested that, based on Principal’s inputs, it can be formally communicated to officials of NMSU resulting in MoUs between the two institutions.

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On Thursday, 18th July 2024, Dr. Wayne Dyble, Head of International, Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, was in Madras Christian College, along with Mr. Lakbir Singh, Chief Operating Officer, India Business Group, Broadwalk House, 5 Appold Street, London EC2A 2HA.

The meeting started at 4 pm in the Conference Room, IGH with a word of prayer by Dr. Mahalakshmi, Dean of Sciences.

Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Solomon, Dr. Aarthi and Dr. Belinda presented as part of their Department/Unit.

Prof. Arun welcomed the gathering. Smriti and Abraham, our Student Ambassadors were with us and interacted with the visiting officials.

Dr. Wayne offered to give higher scholarships to MCC students once the MoU is finalised.

He said that he would be back (If required) in India in a couple of months, to sign an MoU between MCC and BGU.

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16th July 2024

 First Call for Semester-Abroad Programme with Sungkonghoe University, Seoul, South Korea (SKHU)

We have a working MoU with Sunghonghoe University, South Korea, which facilitates nomination of two of our current Under Graduate students as part of their Semester-Abroad Programmes from the following disciplines.

Period of Study

Students can choose any ONE semester (March – June 2024)

Expected Departments: Business Administration, Media & Contents, Social Welfare/Social Work.

Credits per Semester: Minimum TWO Credits (one subject) maximum 19 credits (seven subjects)

Tuition Fee: Paid to MCC (Need not be paid to SKHU)

Korean Language Proficiency: Not required. However classes and qualification tests (topik) are available.

Living Conditions

1. No scholarship benefits
2. Dormitory: Rs. 20,000/- per month, for two students in one room.
3. Meals: Can use the student cafetaria (Rs.300/- per meal)
4. Part-time Job: Students can earn Rs.30,000/- monthly.

MCC Preparations

Mid-July 2024 – Call for Applications

August 2024 – Recruitment Confirmation

September 2024 – Application, Admission Confirmation

November 2024 – Visa Process

February 2025 – Entry to Korea

March 2025 – Start their Semester in Korea.

Interested students may send an email expressing their interest to adip@mcc.edu.in

Deanery of International Programmes

MCC 

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11th July 2024

Meet with Professor Brian K. Kobilka

[Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 2012]

on Thursday, 18th July 2024

5.45 pm onwards

Topic: From Fields To Frontiers: The Journey of A Physician-Scientist  

Venue: The Music Academy, 168, TT Krishnamachari Road, Royapettah, Chennai  

How to Reach: maps.app.goo.gl/DwL91n8vJ7ApkW5YA

About the speaker

Brian Kent Kobilka (born May 30, 1955) is an American physiologist and a recipient of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, along with Robert Lefkowitz, for discoveries that reveal the workings of G protein-coupled receptors. 

He is currently a professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology at Stanford University School of Medicine. 

He is also a co-founder of ConfometRx, a biotechnology company focusing on G protein-coupled receptors. 

He was named a member of the National Academy of Sciences in 2011.

About the lecture

In the intricate tapestry of healthcare, the physician-scientist stands as a beacon of innovation and compassion. 

Their journey is not just a career path but a calling—an unwavering commitment to advancing both the art and science of medicine. As they continue to pave the way forward, their impact resonates far beyond the confines of the laboratory or the hospital room, shaping the future of healthcare for generations to come.

Interested individuals are invited to register via the following Link.

https://iitm.zohobackstage.in/esls-2

Note: Registration in advance is compulsory for all participants. We kindly request all participants to arrive at the venue no later than 5 P.M.  

Due to limited seating capacity, allocations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.

We look forward to your participation in this exciting lecture. 

For further information, you may contact the undersigned.

Alfred Jeevan

Office of Global Engagement

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Email: conferences.support@ge.iitm.ac.in 

Website: ge.iitm.ac.in

HP: (91) 98409 46173

Ph: (91) 044 2257 8876

Thank you.

Deanery of International Programmes

MCC

 

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7th July 2024

For PG Students: Indo-German Joint Call for proposals 2024 (DST-DAAD)

In this programme, special emphasis is given for academic training and specialization of young researchers.

For more details –

Link: https://dst.gov.in/callforproposals/indo-german-joint-call-proposals-2024-dst-daad

Deadline for Submission of Applications: 31st August 2024

Deanery of International Programmes

MCC

 

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4th July 2024

The Deanery IP organized a rendezvous for students aspiring to do their Semester-Abroad Programme with LeTourneau University, TX, US. 

Students who had spent their Spring Semester-Abroad at LeTourneau University, TX, US, from January to May 2024, shared their experiences with prospective students.

Eight of the returnees shared their experiences. A total of 24 aspiring students participated in the programme.

Dr. Rufus, Dean IP, chaired the session. Prof. Arun Kumar Joseph, Associate Dean IP, coordinated the programme, while Mr. Chris Immanuel, II MA English, Global Student Ambassador with Deanery IP, compered the programme.

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