1st Convocation of Ravenshaw University

The first convocation of Ravenshaw University is scheduled to be held on 10th May 2008. Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam has been invited as the Chief Guest. Text of the announcement on the university website follows:

"Ravenshaw University Convocation 2008

The Ravenshaw University will hold its first convocation to award the degrees to the class of 2007 on May 10, 2008 at 9:30 AM. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam shall be the Chief Guest on this occasion. The convocation will be held in the open area behind the Physics Block in the Ravenshaw Campus. The students of class 2007 (those who have graduated in 2007) are specially requested to attend the convocation. Gold medalists, Award winners and Subject wise toppers will have the privilege to receive the awards from the guests. Although the degrees will be conferred on May 10, 2008, the distribution of degrees will be made over a period of one week, beginning with May 12, 2008. Subject and class wise distribution schedule will be notified later on."

Source:http://ravenshawuniversity.com/common/ravenshaw-university-convocation-2008.htm

English honours paper of Plus III cancelled

A news article from here. In my opinion the university should formulate and stick to strict but transparent norms for examination paper setting and evaluation. News of this kind does not reflect well on the reputation of the university especially when we are trying to make Ravenshaw an international centre of excellence.
"After the abundance of glitches appearing in questions papers of the recently-concluded Matriculation examinations, it was the turn of University students to get a taste of ‘flawed’ question paper.

The undergraduate students of English honours in Ravenshaw University were taken aback on Thursday when they saw the American Literature question paper of the ongoing final Plus III examination. The entire questions of the paper carrying 80 marks were from outside the syllabus and the students could not believe themselves as they failed to attempt even a single question.

However, when the matter was brought to the notice of the University authorities, they immediately recognized their mistake and decided to cancel the paper promising that the same paper would be conducted afresh at a later date. About a hundred students are appearing for the final examination of English honours in the University this year. “A particular alternative syllabus of the paper has been completely omitted in the set of question. After discussing with the faculty of the department, we have cancelled the American Literature paper on Thursday. This paper would now be held on April 19 afresh,” said Registrar Satyakam Mishra.

The question setter might have committed the mistake by completely ignoring the syllabus or was entirely confused, said a faculty."

Ravenshaw University to offer MBA programme

The premier education hub of the State — the Ravenshaw University — is set to roll out MBA programme from the ensuing academic session.

The course would be offered with the active collaboration of Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB), said registrar Satyakam Mishra.

The premier B-school, apart from providing faculty, will also train teachers of the varsity. It will design the course content and provide consultancy on several aspects including admission and placement. Besides, students can also make use of XIMB’s library facilities, he said.

At present, Ravenshaw University offers a bachelor’s programme in business administration.

Once introduced, human resource personnel felt Ravenshaw’s MBA course will trigger an unprecedented demand among management aspirants, given the brand name both carry.

The programme will undoubtedly set a bench mark for itself in the State. Mishra said the master’s degree programme will comprise 60 seats to begin with. The selection procedure is being worked out. Scores of XIMB conducted test and CAT may be taken into consideration.

However, the understanding with XIMB will be for two years. If the course proves successful, it will be extended, he noted.

The varsity has already initiated steps to set up the department and renovate an existing hostel for the MBA students.

The varsity had also introduced a five-year integrated master’s degree in science. Only a few institutes like University of Hyderabad, IISc Bangalore offer such courses.

The Book Review Society of Ravenshaw University, meanwhile, reviewed a book titled ‘The Mahanadi Dream.’

Penned by Dr.Subhakanta Behera, it was released by Vice-Chancellor Prof Devdas Chhotray. Convenor of the Ravenshaw University Book Review Society Somarani Chand and others were present.

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Keki N. Daruwalla to visit Ravenshaw

	A news post from www.ravenshawuniversity.com "Keki N. Daruwalla visits Ravenshaw
	The Ravenshaw Poetry Society will receive Mr. Keki N. Daruwalla, the eminent Indian poet in English in a get together over tea at 3.30 PM on April 12, 2008, in the Senate Room of Ravenshaw University, which is in the up stairs of the main Arts Block. Other well known Indian poets in English like Mr. Jayant Mohapatra, Mr. Bibhu Padhi and Mr. Rabindra K. Swain are also expected to attend. Those of you who are away are not in a position to come may kindly take this as a note of information."