Providing wings to fly

Jayashree Raghuram (Head, India Office – Leeds Metropolitan University, UK)

Q. How do you see the education scenario in India? Why are students increasingly opting for foreign universities?

A. In India, we have a wide spectrum in terms of quality of education and its application in the industry. India has some of the best education providers who proffer the right academic input to students. Simultaneously, there are also run-of-the-mill education institutes that are not able to provide the requisite skill sets fit for the job market. The bulk of good education providers is limited, compared to the demand.

Foreign institutes are becoming increasingly popular because of the wide spectrum of courses they offer, as there is a growing demand for those skill sets. There are courses in public relations, creative enterprise, responsible tourism, environmental health, to name a few, where training and academic input is required in our country, but unfortunately is not available.

Another popular reason for students to opt for offshore universities is to gain international exposure. This is a growing need in India because of the flood of opportunities in multinational companies that are opening shops in India.

Q. You have been instrumental in building the brand of your university in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. How do you woo the students?

A. Leeds Metropolitan University is among the popular universities in the United Kingdom, so it was not difficult to extend that to India and rest of the subcontinent. We stand out with our extremely good customer service to international students and are dedicated to provide a good experience to them right from the time of their application. Our alumni are our great assets, and their joining the workforce in India in increasing numbers itself is a story well told about us. Click here to read full interview..

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Discover, Serve & Innovate

Ms. Laura Asiala has held positions in finance, marketing, human resources, and corporate communications since her association with Dow Corning in 1984. She serves as the founding chairperson and president for the Bay County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, and a parent volunteer/leader in a number of educational associations. A global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, Dow Corning offers over 7,000 products and services through the Dow Corning and XIAMETER brands. Ms. Asiala speaks about various projects the company has undertaken to stay in the corporate competition.

Q. Please tell us about Dow Corning’s Citizen Service Corps?

A. The Dow Corning Citizen Service Corps (CSC) offers Dow Corning employees at all levels of the company and from around the world a unique, hands-on opportunity to expand their understanding of emerging markets and fuel innovation at Dow Corning through service to others. Through the Dow Corning Citizen Service Corps projects, the company will discover, serve and innovate.

Discover:

This programme is a unique opportunity for Dow Corning employees to experience the world from a different perspective and discover life in an emerging economy.

Serve:

Rather than providing support to a single individual or family, these projects are designed for high impact – to make a tangible, valuable and sustainable contribution to entire community.

Innovate:

The programme serves as a living laboratory for Dow Corning to explore potential business prospects at the base of the pyramid – opportunities that also have the potential to improve the quality of life for people who do not currently benefit from our technology.

Teams of 8-10 employee volunteers are selected to be sent to communities in developing economies where the company currently does not have a business presence. These volunteers participate in intensive, four-week service projects that are aligned with Dow Corning’s business objectives and sustainability focus. Click here to read full interview...

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