Credit System in Higher Education

Prof. Vasudha Kamat Vice Chancellor S.N.D.T. Womens University Mumbai

Academic Credit Transfer

Within University
 Departments  Institutions

Among Universities
 State Universities  Other Indian Universities  International Universities

Academic Credit Transfer

Need 1. Womens Education is still a challenge
 Mobility of women controlled by marriage,

transfer of male member

 Hostel facilities may not be

available/prefered 2. SNDTWU has a State level jurisdiction

Academic Credit Transfer

Need 1. New occupations are emerging globally 2. Online Learning is possible due to technological developments 3. International Linkages provide exposure to students for 21st century

Academic Credit Transfer

SNDT Initiatives

1. Introduced Credit Based PG Programmes in 2001-2002 (completed in 2003-04)

 All Master programmes 4 semesters : 64

Credits (except MCA: 96 Credits)

 16 credits per semester

2. Introduced Credit Based UG programmes from 2009-10 (Home Sc: 1985-86)

Academic Credit Transfer

SNDT Initiatives

3. Credit accumulation (with many International Universities thr CUSAC) 4. Offers Online Courses (4 Credits) leading to Certificate/Diploma/PG Diploma

Academic Credit Transfer

SNDT Initiatives

1. Introduced GPA (both numerical and Alpha) first for Engineering/Comp Sc Programs in 2001-2002 (Home Science: 1985-86)

2. Introduced for all programs in step by step manner in 2008-09

Academic Credit Transfer

SNDT Initiatives

Passed in AC (2003-2004) Implemented in some departments

Academic Credit Transfer

Suggestive Model 1. Identify Number of Credits (Max and Min) from other Universities 2. Grant Credits for Work Experience Assessment of Prior Learning 3. Identify Universities for credit transfer (MOU)

Academic Credit Transfer

Challenges 1. Commonness of curricula across Universities 2. Commonness of Credit structure (weightage for each credit) 3. Administrative Issues:
 Reduction in workload of teachers  Equivalence of work experience

4. Change in Mind set Faculty/Administrators

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