IIC

Institution’s Innovation Cell of Nazareth College of Arts & Science

The IIC was established in the year 2018-2019 in Nazareth College of the Arts & Science.

Vision of IIC: To fulfill the requirements of faculty and student entrepreneurs with innovative ideas based on challenges faced in the society which results in creation of good environment for entrepreneurship thereby stimulating the education system which inculcates the nation’s growth in various fields.

Mission of IIC:

To motivate the students and faculty members in establishing their innovative ideas to create an innovation promotion eco system within the campus.
To conduct various entrepreneurship and innovation related activities framed by Ministry of Institutional Council.
To update innovative projects completed by our institution’s students and faculty in Institution’s innovation portal.

Key Roles in the Cell:

IPR Coordinator: The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Coordinator is crucial for educating and guiding the institution on the importance of protecting intellectual property. This role involves organizing workshops, seminars, and awareness programs about patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other forms of intellectual property.
NIRF Coordinator: The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Coordinator is responsible for gathering and analyzing data to help the institution improve its ranking. This role includes coordinating efforts to enhance academic performance, research output, and overall institutional quality.
Startup Coordinator: The Startup Coordinator focuses on nurturing entrepreneurial spirit among students and staff. They organize events, provide mentorship, and create an ecosystem that supports the development of startups. Their role is pivotal in connecting students with industry experts, investors, and incubators.
ARIIA Coordinator: The Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) Coordinator works to enhance the institution’s innovation culture. This role includes tracking and promoting the institution’s achievements in innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup activities, ensuring that they align with ARIIA’s criteria.

Contributing Members:

Alongside these coordinators, there are several members, both students and staff, who contribute to various tasks and projects. Each member brings unique skills and perspectives, ensuring that the cell operates effectively and efficiently.

The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) is dedicated to cultivating entrepreneurship education across all departments through a well-structured approach. Organized in four quarters, the IIC calendar includes themes such as IPR and Technology Transfer, Innovation and Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship and Startups, and Pre-Incubation and Incubation Centres. These themes guide a diverse range of activities, including workshops, seminars, expert talks, and competitions, aimed at enhancing students’ understanding and skills in these critical areas. By fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, the IIC ensures that students are well-equipped to navigate and contribute to the rapidly evolving business and technology landscapes.

In addition to on-campus events, the IIC also encourages students to engage in ideation and hackathons organized by the IICs of other institutions, promoting collaboration and exposure to diverse perspectives. These activities not only bolster the students’ entrepreneurial mindset but also provide practical experiences that are essential for the development of successful startups. Through its comprehensive and collaborative approach, the IIC plays a pivotal role in embedding entrepreneurship into the academic fabric of the institution, preparing students to become the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.

Learning Outcome

The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) of the college has achieved a commendable score of 3.5 out of 5 by Innovation Cell, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India reflecting its strong commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students. This score indicates that the IIC is effectively implementing its initiatives across various departments, providing students with valuable opportunities to engage in workshops, seminars, expert talks, and competitions that align with key themes such as IPR and Technology Transfer, Innovation and Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship and Startups, and Pre-Incubation and Incubation Centres.

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Best Academic -industry Alliance

Nazareth exemplifies multidisciplinary educational excellence, social responsibility, value and ethics, nurture and care. The mission of the trust is, to provide educational opportunities that emphasize skills and knowledge that will allow the students to adapt to a lifetime of social and technological change by providing the best Academic -Industry Alliance. In true spirit this mission has been pursued for over two decades, to transform every student to a true citizen and a purposeful young man/woman. The mission of management is further accomplished by nurturing intellectual abilities of the students by fostering and forging with the industry needs. The College nourishes the empirical and native strength of students who are focused to realize their mental abilities to making their way to growth. In the current scenario companies are looking for technical graduates with industry friendly skills who should constantly retool their schools as their knowledge has a short shelf life. In keeping with this trend Nazareth has signed Memorandum of Understanding with the reputed agencies such as Amsol IT Private Limited, Bryn Train, 7 MPS, MaFoi, NIIT, Vy systems, Finmark Traders, ART LAB Madras, GUSTO, TeachSub Academy, Alchemy Academy of Performing Arts, Ministro Foundation – Chennai, Pragnya – Chennai, Finmark -Chennai. The College Institution Interaction Cell promotes closer interaction between the academic and Industrial fields. The purpose of the cell is to find out the gap between need of the industry and end product of the institution. The cell is the bridge between the industry, the real world and the institute. The students are exposed to the market and its demand. The cell helps the students to find a smooth transition from college to corporate life. The cell also serves as a platform for students in finding internship opportunities as part of their curriculum and during vacation. It serves as a base for where workshops, conferences and symposia with joint participation of the industries. Industry experts also connect with students through webinars, video conference, online training programmes and lectures. This also serves as place to establish rapport with industries for taking up mini projects and projects, strengthen Alumni relations, assist the Training and Placement Division and organize industrial visits.

To facilitate the interaction, process the College also has collaborations with National and International agencies such as Mukesh Infoserve, an ISO 9001:2008 Certified SAP-enabled organization, University of Bengkulu Indonesia to faster friendship, academic exchange and promote academic research. Coburg University of Applied Science and Arts Germany to co-operate in Faculty Exchange, Joint Development of Academic and Research Activities, Academic Publications, Joint Seminar/Workshops/Internships/Conference, Training faculty, Research Scholars and Students. KDU University Malaysia to develop Mobility Programmes for student exchange, staff exchange and institutional programmes. University of Sabah for Joint Seminar/Workshops/Internships/Conference, Academic Publications and student exchange. Mosaic Ambrosia Software Company based in Paradise Valley, USA.

Welcome To UNAI – Nazareth College of Arts and Science!

Nazareth College of Arts and Science (India) is now a member of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)! Please find attached the membership guidelines and a certificate confirming your membership in UNAI. You join some 1470 institutions in 146 countries who are working with the United Nations to promote global priorities, including peace, human rights, and sustainable development. As a UNAI member, you are required to carry out at least one activity in support of UNAI and its ten principles during a calendar year. Please keep us informed about all your UNAI-related activities, which we would like to highlight in our Newsletter and on the website. You are also expected to submit an annual report after the end of the calendar year highlighting your UNAI-related activities. As a member, you are authorized to use the UNAI member logo on your website and on materials related to activities undertaken as a UNAI member. Indeed, we ask you to display the UNAI member logo in this way.

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