DOON UNIVERSITY DEHRADUN

SSR PART-I
DOON UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN
CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1.1 Curriculum Design and Development
Established by the Government of Uttarakhand by Doon University Act,
2005 (Uttaranchal Adhiniyam Sankhaya 18 of 2005) and recognized under 12
(B) of UGC Act., the university aims at evolving into creating an autonomous
and accountable institution of higher learning.
It intends to impart socially and economically relevant education. It also
aims to provide lead in frontier areas of research and pedagogy. Having a huge
and challenging mandate, the university started its first academic session in
August 2009 and has stood up to the challenges in a relatively short period of
time.
1.1.1 How is the institutional vision and mission reflected in the
academic programmes of the university?
The academic programmes of the university are reflective of the vision and the
mission of the university as a Centre of Excellence. The university is setting
high standards for creation and dissemination of knowledge through teaching
and research in the chosen areas of studies, both in India and around the world.
Thus the academic programmes of the university are oriented towards the
following:
Offer state-of-the-art educational programmes in cutting-edge disciplines of
regional, national and international relevance.
Student and learning-to-learn centered pedagogy supported by a community
of eminent research-scholars.
Value- based learning.
Conduct high quality and multi-disciplinary research to push the boundaries
of knowledge in the chosen areas.
Provide a challenging and conducive environment for scholar-researchers
to engage in pursuit of excellence.
Leadership through collaborative educational ventures.
1.1.2 Does the university follow a systematic process in the design and
development of the curriculum? If yes, give details of the process (need
assessment, feedback, etc.).
Before launching an academic programme, each school/department has
organized a brainstorming session with experts from academia and other
relevant institutions. The details are thrashed out in view of the need and
requirements of academia, industry and larger society. The outline for syllabus
is thus evolved in consonance with the UGC guidelines.
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