TLDR;
This video is a recording of the orientation program for the incoming batch of students at PSG College of Technology. The program includes speeches from the principal, chief guest (an alumnus), and various heads of departments, deans, and wardens. The speakers offer advice, insights, and information about the college's academic programs, autonomous system, placement opportunities, hostel life, examination system, and student activities. The main focus is on encouraging students to develop good habits, embrace lifelong learning, and prepare themselves for the challenges and opportunities in the engineering field.
- The importance of education for empowerment, equality, innovation, and transformation.
- PSG College of Technology's legacy of shaping minds and building futures for 75 years.
- The need for engineers to combine traditional expertise with emerging technologies like AI and ML.
- The significance of lifelong learning, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and collaboration for success in the industry.
- The emphasis on developing good habits, maintaining physical fitness, and never giving up in the pursuit of one's goals.
Invocation [1:10]
The orientation program begins with an invocation, a prayer song rendered by Miss Treya and Miss Adelin Prrenita, seeking purpose and grace for the journey ahead.
Welcome Address [2:28]
Dr. CG Shiva Kumar, Head in Charge of the Department of Civil Engineering, welcomes the gathering, including the principal, chief guest Shriar Nakiran, directors, deans, faculty members, staff, proud parents, and first-year students. He emphasizes the exciting journey of learning, discovery, and growth that the students are about to embark on and encourages them to make the best use of the opportunities available at PSG College of Technology.
Presidential Address [6:49]
Principal Dr. K. Praasan extends a warm welcome to the freshers and their parents, highlighting the institution's commitment to molding personalities, providing education, and instilling values to make students leaders. He congratulates the students on achieving their dream of getting admission to PSG Tech and acknowledges the sacrifices of their parents. The principal invokes the blessings of elders, teachers, and the founding fathers of PSG institutions and PSG Tech. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose of education, which is to develop habits that make one think critically and enrich one's personality. He also touches upon the Indian economy, the role of engineering education, and the need for self-reliance in energy. The principal stresses the significance of repetition in the classroom to make concepts natural and the importance of commitment and attendance. He encourages students to develop good learning habits, obey the rules of the hostel, and build habits for a strong personality. He also explains the concept of an autonomous system as a living system that refines itself based on feedback.
Chief Guest Address [41:12]
Shri Nakiran, an alumnus of PSG College of Technology and General Manager at L&T Construction, addresses the gathering. He assures parents that their children are in safe hands and encourages the students to find answers to their questions early in their engineering journey. He notes that while India produces a large number of engineers, skills matter more than degrees today. He discusses how engineering has changed, with engineers now building smart cities, powering renewable energy plants, and using AI to solve various problems. He emphasizes the importance of combining traditional domain expertise with emerging technologies and developing digital fluency. Shri Nakiran also talks about the role of AI and ML in various engineering fields and encourages students to learn how these technologies are shaping their domains. He highlights the significance of understanding how technical inputs fit into the broader digital experience and encourages students to think like system designers. He touches upon the four industrial revolutions and the key technologies driving the current revolution. The chief guest emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning, unlearning outdated assumptions, and relearning new frameworks. He also stresses the significance of emotional intelligence, reading, flexibility of mindset, and collaboration for success in the industry. Shri Nakiran shares his own career journey as an example of being open to new opportunities and encourages students to collaborate and grow together. He also emphasizes the importance of physical fitness and a never-giving-up attitude. Finally, he reiterates 12 commandments for students to become employable and propel their growth in the industry.
Placement Ecosystem Orientation [1:22:18]
Dr. R. Natrajan, Dean of Placement and Training, orients the students on the placement ecosystem of PSG Tech. He emphasizes that placement is a byproduct of the learning process and that the process is more important than the outcome. He advises students to classify where they are good and where they are not, and to focus on discipline, excellence, and inclusivity with integrity. The Dean stresses that marks are not the only criteria for success and that students should take responsibility, add value, and be adaptable. He encourages students to learn whatever they want and to challenge themselves. Dr. Natarajan also highlights the importance of continuous monitoring and networking.
Autonomous System of PSG Tech [1:40:57]
Dr. S. Saravan, Dean of Autonomous Functioning, explains the autonomous system of PSG Tech. He mentions that the college was granted autonomy status in 1978 and is regulated by UGC, AICTE, and Anna University. The autonomy allows the college to start its own UG and PG programs based on industry needs, design its own curriculum, and revise the evaluation process. He describes the various categories of courses, including professional core courses, professional elective courses, basic science courses, open elective courses, and self-directed learning courses. Dr. Saravan also touches upon the one-credit courses offered by industry professionals, employability enhancement courses, and project works. He explains the concept of outcome-based education and how the curriculum is developed and updated based on feedback from alumni and faculty members.
Hostel Facilities and Guidelines [1:52:40]
Dr. K. Ilangoan, Warden of the Jensen's Hostel, provides an overview of the hostel facilities and guidelines for resident students. He emphasizes the importance of self-discipline and following the rules of the hostel. The warden discusses various aspects of hostel life, including room allocation, mess timings, dress code, mobile phone usage, attendance, and health facilities. He also mentions the availability of a stationary shop, laundry services, sports facilities, and a library within the hostel premises. Dr. Ilangoan assures the students that there is no ragging in the campus and encourages them to report any issues to the authorities.
Ladies Hostel Functioning and Support Systems [2:12:19]
Dr. P. Rani, Warden of the Ladies Hostel, shares insights on the functioning and support systems at the ladies' hostel. She thanks the students and parents for their cooperation in accommodating additional girl students. The warden emphasizes the importance of wearing ID cards, following the dress code, and entering the hostel before 6:30 p.m. She also mentions the biometric attendance system and the voice-based recognition recording system for parental permission. Dr. Rani highlights the availability of healthy food, medical facilities, Wi-Fi, laundry services, gym, computer center, and a library within the hostel premises.
Examination System [2:17:19]
Dr. M. Haridas, Controller of Examinations, briefs the students on the examination system. He emphasizes the importance of discipline, hard work, consistency, and patience for success. Dr. Haridas explains the concept of comfort zone, fear zone, learning zone, and growth zone. He mentions that the academic year is divided into two semesters, and at the end of each semester, students will be assessed through the examination system. He also shares information about the tutor system and the e-campus portal, where parents can see the academic performance of their children. Dr. Haridas highlights the importance of the ID card and mentions that more information about the examination structure and grading system will be shared during the induction program.
Student Life and Activities [2:29:33]
Dr. K. Nadrain, Dean of Student Affairs, gives a glimpse into the exciting activities of the student union. He congratulates the students on getting admitted to PSG College of Technology and emphasizes the importance of combining academics with extracurricular skills. Dr. Nadrain mentions the five verticals of the student union: clubs, associations, NCC, NSS, and physical education. He describes the various clubs and associations that offer opportunities for students to acquire, learn, explore, refine, and hone their skills. The Dean also highlights the excellent sports facilities and encourages students to improve their physical activities. He introduces the office bearers of the student union and seeks support for their activities.
Closing Remarks and Instructions [2:41:40]
The orientation program concludes with closing remarks and instructions. The hosts thank the chief guest, management, principal, deans, faculty members, parents, and special invitees for their presence and support. They request the parents and students not to rush immediately at the gate with their cars and luggage and to cooperate in bringing their luggage inside the hostel only after 2 p.m. The hosts invite everyone to the lunch in the hostel mess and request them to acknowledge and thank all those who made the day special. The program ends with the national anthem.