On MCC’s Functional MoU with Appalachian State University, North Carolina, US – Reg.

19th December 2024

Dear All,

Sub: On MCC’s Functional MoU with Appalachian State University, North Carolina, US – Reg.

Madras Christian College has been recognised as an Official Partner Institution in the Official Website of the Office of International Programs, Appalachian State University. (AppState)

https://international.appstate.edu/education-abroad/start-planning/program-costs/exchange-type-partner-institution

Hence, students who wish to pursue your One Semester Study Abroad Program (for your Spring/Fall Semesters) with LeTourneau University, Texas, or Appalachian State University, North Carolina, US, may contact the Office of International Programmes. You need to start preparations at least five months in advance.

As a first step, carefully go through the instructions given in this link (given above), to access all the details regarding your ‘One Semester Study Abroad’ Program with AppState.

North Carolina in the US is one of the top states to live in, from the rolling Blue Ridge mountains to the sandy beaches and the snow-capped Appalachian Mountains.

Work authorization for F-1 Students

F-1 and J-1 students are eligible to work a maximum of 20 hours per week on campus while classes are in session.

Students may work more than 20 hours per week during academic breaks (Winter Break, Summer break). This applies to all undergraduate, graduate and AppELS students.

For more information, contact the Office of International Programmes, MCC by email/whatsapp at deanip@mcc.edu.in / 9840042856 to get an appointment.

Best wishes,

Office of International Programmes

MCC

Meeting to discuss the paper on Music Theory I & II with Hayes School of Music, AppState University

A meeting was convened in the Office of the DIP on 24th July 2024 at 10.20 am. to discuss the paper on Music Theory I & II.

Members Present

Dr. Samuel Rufus

Dr. S. Daniel Evans

Prof. Arun Kumar Joseph

Ms. Smriti Wilson (Global Ambassador)

Mr. Sabarinathan (Global Ambassador)

Minutes of the Meeting

Members had a discussion on offering Music Theory I & II as part of GC, as a Value-Added Certificate Course through the MCC-SCE, for their Semester I & Semester II respectively.

a. The MCC-SCE will be administering the course.

b. The Course will be offered like any other GC Course for 60 hours.

c. On successfully completing the course, a Course Certificate will be given to the students.

d. A student who wishes to do Music Theory II directly, [without doing Music Theory I] should satisfy the necessary prerequisites. They will have to go through a condensed version of Music Theory I (in online modules /e-content) and take up an assessment as well.

It was decided to take this forward, after we receive our Principal’s suggestions and inputs in this regard.

Reminder of Actionables and Timelines was also given.

1. Compiling the suggestions from all those who are marked and preparing the curriculum (July last week)

2. Positioning it as part of GE, GC or ID accordingly (August first week)

3. To consult with Mr. Augustin Paul soliciting opinion as an external expert (August second week)

4. Constituting the BoS and executing the same (September first week)

5. Presenting in the pre-Board (September second week)

6. Academic council (To be scheduled in October as per the progress in other departments)

Semester-Abroad Programme with Appalachian State University - First Call

21st June 2024

Incoming Exchange Student Information

[Only for students of MCC]

For Appalachian State University, North Carolina, US

Appalachian State University welcomes students of Madras Christian College to study at Appalachian!

For Students who are interested in studying at App State in the Spring 2025 semester.

The student deadline to apply is 15th October 2024.

Note: Students are first nominated by their home institution using a web form. After official nomination the EA office will activate the online application and the students will be notified of login details by email. Students do not need to mail in application documents.

Interested students, kindly get in touch with the Deanery of International Programmes by writing to deanip@mcc.edu.in for further updates.

For more information, please visit their website at

https://international.appstate.edu/

Deanery of International Programmes

Madras Christian College