Nitte (Deemed to be University) 
list of Nitte group of colleges
ks hegde medical academy,
nitte institute of physiotherapy,
nitte institute of architecture,
nitte institute of communication,
nitte institute of speech and hearing,
nmam institute of technology,
justice ks hegde institute of management,
nitte institute of hospitality services.
The Dynamic Educator
After completing his schooling in Mangalore, Mr. N Vinaya Hegde graduated from St. Joseph's College Bengaluru.
He adds, “With the establishing of Nitte Education Trust in 1979, I began my foray into the domain of education. As the President of the Trust, I am responsible for the smooth functioning of the several institutions that are now part of the group. In 2008, when Nitte (Deemed to be University) was formed, I have assumed the responsibility of the Chancellor of the University.”
Inclusive Education
Emergence of new industries and services like information technology, biotechnology and online businesses has created new knowledge and skill requirements that educational institutions have had to adapt to. Some of the traditional domains of learning appear to have become less attractive for the present generation of students.
There has been a shift towards more student-centric practices from the more traditional teacher-led approaches. Today students expect more active learning, individual attention and more of guidance rather than lecturing from teachers.
Justice K S Hegde Institute Of
Management
Education has been impacted by advances in technology. The easy availability and dissemination of information has forced educational institutions to transform from being knowledge providers to becoming knowledge creators and helping students to develop skills to understand and apply the readily available knowledge to solve problems. Technology has also changed the way teaching-learning happens in schools and colleges. Online learning, blended learning and technological aids have increased access to education.
Overall, education has become more inclusive. Globalization, changing social structures, increasing incomes and government policies has made education more accessible to people across the society.
Overcoming Challenges
Mr. Vinaya says that the challenges in the initial years were those of creation and
expansion of the institutions. Creating the required infrastructure, understanding
and navigating the regulatory landscape were difficult in the early years.
Today, the challenges include-
Consolidating our institutions and program verticals and continuing our expansion.
Sustaining
our growth in the fields of
research and innovation.
Responding to
emerging trends and
industry's expectations from new graduates in a quick and nimble manner.
Being Different
These diverse academic opportunities have made Nitte University stand apart from
rest of its counterparts.
Words of Wisdom
“It is often said that the teacher can no longer afford to be a sage on the stage and has to be a guide by the side of their students. Generational changes in students have changed their expectations from educators and institutions. Educators need to take on greater facilitating roles and be more of mentors rather than instructors,” Mr. Vinaya says.
He further emphasizes that in the technology driven, rapidly changing world of education, educators have to work harder to stay relevant. One crucial way in which they can reinvent and reskill themselves is to develop a research focus. Engaging in research will help in keeping them abreast of developments in their fields and help them become more competent and confident teachers. At the end of the day, educators have to remain committed to the best interests of their students, take on the responsibility of providing holistic support to them and be inspiring role models.
Future Plans
“We have just launched “Project Vriddhi” which brings together a large number of stakeholders with the responsibility of implementing the Strategic Plan over the next seven years to realize the vision of the University. Through Project Vriddhi, we will diversify our program offerings with a strong emphasis on employability outcomes; align our teaching-learning with global standards and with industry expectations through strong functional collaborations with both academic and industry partners. We will strengthen the research ecosystem to foster focussed, sustainable research and innovation programs to deliver outcomes that have societal impact,” Mr. Vinaya informs.
“On the infrastructure front, in order to support our aspirations for the next few decades, we will develop a new 100 acre campus in Mangalore which will provide a comfortable and enriching experience to our future students while ensuring a green and sustainable growth. Through Project Vriddhi, we look forward to being counted among the top 10 multi-disciplinary private universities of India with global recognition,” shares Mr. Vinaya.
