CII’s Education Summit
Confederation of Indian Industry - Institute of Quality is organising a National Summit on Quality in Education at Bangalore on September 28-29, 2007. The theme for the summit is "Building Quality India: Role of Educational Institutions".

The discussions at the summit are centred on improving the quality of education (Primary, Secondary and Tertiary) in the country. Speakers from various agencies: Government - Central & State, Non - governmental organisations, educational institutions, corporate, etc are being brought together on a platform so as to ensure active participation of decision makers from various levels.

Quality Council of India will conduct a tutorial on "Education Quality Management Systems" at the summit. The EQMS is the first of its kind in the country.

Contact: Dr Senthil Kumaran - +91 9845390263 / Mr. Sharan Chinnappa - +91 9945122250 or Mr Kashinath - 080 23580315 / 23289391 / 23286085 / 23580638.
Email: a.senthil@ciionline.org / sharan.chinnappa@ciionline.org / k.kashinath@ciionline.org. Please visit www.cii-iq.in for online registration.

Holiday programme for children
Kids in our society are stressed to perform and achieve without knowing what potential they have inside them. Geniekids offers children, this Dushera holidays a unique set of camps to experiment, explore, expand on the child's strengths. The child is exposed to open and exciting activities based on all the eight multiple intelligences: visual, musical, logical, social, verbal, intrapersonal, naturalist and bodily-kinesthetic intelligences.
The programmes can be attended for one or two weeks starting October 8 or October 15, 2007 at Geniekids centre at Indiranagar. For details call: 25202510 or 41161575

SMU programmes get recognition
The distance education council of India has granted recognition and endorsement to all distance education programmes offered under the aegis of SMU (Sikkim Manipal University). This recognition covers all the SMU distance education programmes including Graduate, Post Graduate, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate programmes.

AU-CATS to cater to working professionals
The Andhra University - Distance Education Centre in association with College of Advanced Technology Studies, Bangalore would cater to the needs of Fast Track Executives and Working professionals. The centre will use maximum benefit of technology to impart education which would be at par with the regular sessions. The programme will be on web based / contact programmes.

The students would be selected based on the entrance test conducted by the University. The fees will be competitive and affordable inspite of using high-tech technology.

The following programmes are proposed to be conducted for 2007:

MBA  - Two Years Duration ( 4 semesters)
MCA – Three Years Duration ( 6 Semesters)
BBM – Three Years Duration ( 6 Semesters)
BCA  -  Three Years Duration ( 6 Semesters)

Optional Facilities: Library Support, Computer Lab, Placement Assistance, Soft skill Training, Faculty Online, Seminars, Conferences

The Faculty: College of Advanced Technology Studies holds a record for placing all its students in career oriented jobs. CATS has been providing its faculty support to various Universities in India and overseas. CATS also conducts management development programmes for Government Departments in Karnataka and under takes UGC approved academic enhancement programmes for a few colleges in Bangalore. 

Essay competition for PU students
Padmashree Centre for Psychological Counselling and Research (PCPCR) Bangalore, is conducting an essay competition for students. October 10 is commemorated as ‘World Mental Health Day’ all over the world. The objective is to promote mental health advocacy and educate the public on relevant issues. The theme of year 2007 is ‘Mental health in a changing world: The impact of culture and diversity’. The essay competition is exclusively for pre university level students. The final round competition, prize distribution, and study skills training will be held along with the World Mental Health Day observance on October 10, 2007.

For details contact: 9902077640 /9242388633 (Dr Santhosh AM), 9242288944 (Dr Rajitha Menon). Padmashree Group of Institutions, Nagarbhavi,  Bangalore-560072
Phone: +91-80-23215527/23215517    Email:pgibangalore@gmail.com

Scholarships
JT Viswanathan’s Educational Trust, 4/1, North Public Square Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore-560004, Ph: 2660 9569, invites applications from girl students studying for graduate and postgraduate courses for grant of scholarships. Application forms must be submitted on or before October 5, 2007, 3:00 pm.

Interior design
Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women will be starting a part-time certified six-month basic, advanced and one-year diploma course in Interior Design for housewives, students and working executives from October 3, 2007. The classes will be conducted both in the morning and afternoon. For applications and admissions contact: Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore-560012, between 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Last date for submission of application is September 29, 2007. For details contact: 22248254/ 22248255.

Admissions extended
Admissions for BSc (IT) & MSc (IT) programmes of KSOU has been extended to September 30, 2007. The University offers lateral entry opportunity for diploma holders and experienced working professionals.
Contact Ph: 080-23111020/ 23352571/ 41673379/ 9845431760.

English classes for college students
inlingua International School of Languages, headquartered in Switzerland, is conducting English language classes specially for college students who want to improve their communication skills in English. These classes are conducted early mornings, late evenings and on Saturdays to specially suit the convenience of the candidates.
Contact 41505568/78, 9945022062 or walk in to inlingua International School of Languages, No. 157, 36th Cross, 9th Main Jayanagar 5th Block, Bangalore – 560041

Workshop
Swamy Vivekananda Public Trust will conduct workshops on Spoken and Written English through Packages - Basic, Confidence, Fluency, Command Grammar, Conversation, Group Interaction, Public Speaking, Interview Skills, etc for two months. For details contact: Ph: 23527449/ 22421473/ 23543278.

Moot court competition
CMR Law School will be hosting its National Moot Court Competition on October 5, 6 and 7, 2007.
The finals on October 7 will be judged by five sitting Judges of the High Court of Karnataka.

If you have any queries or need further information mail to cmrnmcc@gmail.com or contact Mr V J Praneshwaran, Coordinator National Moot Court Committee at +91 9844114511.

For further details log on to: http://www.cmredu.com