Ramdeobaba Engg College inks MOU with North American Universities
In line with the recent trends of global
partnership in education sector, Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering &
Management (RCOEM), a leading engineering institute of central India (formerly
RKNEC) has initiated interaction with Premier universities of North America. A
delegation of RCOEM comprising of Dr. V.S. Deshpande, Principal and Dr. Rajesh
S. Pande, vice Principal visited and interacted with Six US Universities namely
University of Massachusetts Lowell, Northern Illinois University, Indiana
University, University at Buffalo the state university of New York, Purdue
university and University of Hartford. During the visit RCOEM has inked Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
University of Massachusetts Lowell,
Northern Illinois University and University of Hartford.
The cooperation with North American
universities primarily aims to foster advancement in teaching, research and
academic collaboration and to create avenues for enhancing student and faculty
experience. The MOU will govern general framework for academic exchanges. The
interaction with US universities will provide global exposure to RCOEM students.
Several streams from Engineering and Technology, business management were
discussed for academic cooperation and a feasible implementation plan will be
developed soon. The American universities focus on high quality, innovative,
Industry oriented educational pattern. One of the objectives of interaction is
to enhance employability with development of curriculum, practical approach,
soft skill development and creativity. The development of short term programs,
projects of mutual benefit, distance learning programs, sharing of best
practices, innovative or creative concepts, student and faculty exchange will be
implemented as per mutual consent. The development of teaching and research
methodology, continued education programs are also featured in understanding.
The MOU with Northern Illinois University, a state
university of Illinois was signed by Mr. Raymond W. Alden III, Executive Vice
President and Provost in the presence of Ms. Deborah L. Pierce, associate
provost and Prof. P. Vohra, Dean, College of Engineering and Engineering
Technology. The MOU with University of Massachusetts Lowell, a state university
of Massachusetts was signed by Donald E. Pierson, Vice provost in the presence
of Julie Chen, Vice provost for research and Dr. K. Prasad. The MOU with
University of Hartford was signed by Ms. Sharon Vasquez, Provost.
Dr. V.S. Deshpande, Principal and Dr.
Rajesh S. Pande, Vice Principal have signed MOU on behalf of RCOEM.
Dr Deshpande and Dr Pande also visited
Innovative design centre, Birk Nanotechnology centre of Purdue university,
Institute of nano science and engineering and technology of NIU. The officials
of American Universities also explained the capital planning process, project
planning and issues of academic administration.
The delegation interacted with the Executive Vice Chancellor and Dean of faculties, Indiana University,
Indianapolis, Dr. Uday Sukhatme, Prof. Venkataramanan Balakrishnan, Head, School of Electrical and computer
engineering, Purdue university and Dr. Rakesh Negi, Professor and chair, Department of systems engineering,
University of Buffalo, state university of New York. The interaction with these universities and joint effort will be a new
beginning and would promote growth in the field of academics and research.
MOU with NIU: Prof. P. Vohra, Dean, Dr.
V.S. Deshpande, Mr. Raymond W. Alden III, Executive Vice President
and Provost, Dr. Rajesh Pande, Ms. Deborah L. Pierce, Associate Provost
Dr. V.S. Deshpande and Dr. Rajesh S. Pande with the officials of University of
Massachusetts, Lowell
Dr Deshpande and Dr Pande during informal talk with VC of Indiana University Dr.
U. Sukhatme
and Shri Amol Patki, an Alumni of RCOEM
Installation of RCOEM North America (East coast) Alumni chapter at New Jersey, USA
On Thanksgiving Day, Thu. 24th November 2011 Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and
Management (formerly SRKNEC) founded and inaugurated North America Alumni East Coast Chapter in
New Jersey, USA in gracious presence of Principal Dr.V.S.Deshpande and Vice Principal Dr Rajesh S Pande who were on official USA visit for RCOEM and North America
Universities partnerships. Ex-Professors of RCOEM Dr.Sachin Garg and Prof.Shashi Shankar also graced the occasion. Ranjan Ghate took the initiative to found and
organize Alumni meet. He is designated as North America Alumni Founder President. Narendra Plaha, Shailendra Rai, Rakesh Singh, Abhijit Naik, Rakesh
Motghare, Prasad Kulkarni, Prashant Vithlani, Shekhar Gupta, Deepak Chandak, Himanshu Gaur, Rohit Wahi also attended the meet as part of North America Alumni
Foundation Team.
Alumni meet was also attended by professors and Alumni Team, Mr. Tushar Marghade, President of RCOEM alumni association, Prof. Dhiran, prof Incharge
alumni association and senior professors RCOEM, Nagpur using video conference. Prof Diddee, Prof Anish Goel, Prof Vishal Rathi coordinated Video conference facility
at RCOEM, Nagpur.
Dr.V.S.Deshpande guided Alumni to organize chapters as East Coast, Central, and West Coast and
eventually in major cities for better connectivity with each other, Alma mater and mutual growth. He also shared recent
developments at RCOEM and invited everyone to the campus.
Dr. Rajesh S Pande invited everyone to contribute in growth of RCOEM. Dr Pande urged alumni to
guide and mentor students using Video Conference. He emphasized on how Alumni can help present students
in their development and growth by guiding in projects, trainings, higher studies and career. Prof.Shashi
Shankar guided Alumni and encouraged to contribute in growth of alma mater.
It was a great Thanksgiving celebration in presence of Principal, Vice Principal, ex-professors, professiors and Alumni of RCOEM.
Everyone shared nostalgic moments, thanked RCOEM for being strong foundation in their careers and their commitment to RCOEM’s growth.
Installation of RCOEM North America (East coast) Alumni chapter at New Jersey, USA
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