1. Skill Development In Higher Education Dr Mridul Hazarika Vice Chancellor Gauhati University Assam

2. DIALOGUE  Weight of Tradition  Institutional Inertia  Emphasis: Emphasis is more on content knowledge than skills

3. DIALOGUE  Weight of Tradition  Institutional Inertia  Emphasis: Emphasis is more on content knowledge than skills

4. PLANNING  Consultation with education managers  Financial Planning  Training of trainers  Syllabi and regulations

5. GU INITIATIVE GU INITIATIVE Undergraduate Level Initiatives  Vocational funtional english  Functional English for science students  English for technical students  English for commerce students Postgraduate Level Initiatives

6. PROPOSED PROGRAMES PROPOSED PROGRAMES Soft Skills The aim of the course is to develop interpersonal skills, communication skills, conflict resolution and negotiation, personal effectiveness, creative problem solving, strategic thinking, team building, influencing skills etc.

7. Thank You Thank You Gauhati University, the largest and the oldest educational hub of North-East India, committed to provide the best education to the people and build our nation. www.gauhati.ac.in