Inter-institutional Collaboration Discussion between MCC & SUSS: Discussion

 Inter-institutional Collaboration Discussion between MCC & SUSS

The Inter-institutional Collaboration Discussion meeting on Microsoft Teams, from 11.30 am to 12.30 pm today, between Madras Christian College (MCC) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) focused on exploring potential collaboration models in logistics and supply chain management education.

Participants introduced their respective institutions and clarified the differences in educational systems, highlighting MCC's autonomy and its proposal for a 1-year program that combines theoretical learning in India with an internship in Singapore.

The discussion addressed collaboration challenges, particularly regarding credit-bearing courses and the involvement of other SUSS departments, while also considering joint certifications and pathway programs. Key actions determined included drafting a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration, scheduling a follow-up meeting, and sharing existing collaboration models to enhance experiential learning.

There was a consensus on the growing importance of logistics in the job market and the need to work together to create a robust educational framework.

🌐 Introduction and Background

Participants from Madras Christian College (MCC) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) introduced themselves

Discussed the difference between college and university in India MCC is an autonomous institution affiliated with a university

🎓 Educational System and Collaboration Models

Explained MCC's autonomy and degree-granting capabilities

Discussed potential collaboration models between MCC and SUSS

Proposed a 1-year program with 6 months theory in India and 6 months internship in Singapore

Suggested a B.Com vocational degree specializing in logistics and supply chain management

Proposed a 2+1+1 model: 2 years at MCC, 1 year at SUSS, final year optional at SUSS

🤝 Collaboration Challenges and Possibilities

SUSS Academy focuses on non-credit bearing courses

Discussed the need to involve other SUSS departments for credit-bearing collaborations

Explored possibilities of joint certification and pathway programs

Identified the need to involve TT Skills in future discussions

📊 Clarifying Roles and Next Steps

Discussed the focus on logistics and supply chain management

Clarified SUSS Academy's role in non-credit bearing courses

Agreed to involve TT Skills in future meetings

Proposed drafting an MoU for collaboration between MCC, SUSS, and TT Skills

🔍 Final Considerations and Future Plans

Explained the growing importance of logistics in the job market

Discussed potential for experiential learning programs

Agreed to share MCC's existing collaboration model with other universities

Planned for a follow-up meeting within 15 days

Actionables

Send an email detailing MCC's collaboration model with other universities

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Arrange a meeting with relevant SUSS departments within 15 days

Bring in CIEL personnel for the next meeting to discuss experiential learning possibilities

Draft an MoU for collaboration between MCC, SUSS, and TT Skills

Provide a model for non-credit courses that can be offered between SUSS and MCC