Parents Teachers Meeting, KPR Institute Engineering and Technology, Autonomous Engineering Institution, Coimbatore, India

Key Highlights from the Meeting

1. Felicitation Address by HoD:
   Dr. K. Mohana Sundaram, Professor & Head of EEE, delivered a detailed felicitation address focusing on:

   • Department Vision and Mission:

     • Vision: To become a premier institute of academic excellence and a hub for innovation and research in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, focusing on global challenges with professional ethics and social responsibility.

     • Mission: Providing skill-based education, enabling students to serve society with professionalism and ethical values, and promoting industry collaboration for research and innovation.

   • Academic Achievements:

     • Steady increase in research publications, patents, and academic events from 2018-2024.

     • Recognition as the Best Department of KPRIET in 2019 and recipient of the AICTE CII Best Industry Linkage Award.

   • Placement and Industry Collaboration:

     • High placement rates, with top CTC reaching 12 LPA in core companies like Siemens, ABB, and ZF Wind Power.

     • Active collaborations with industries such as Bosch and CPRI, providing internships, industrial visits, and projects for students.

   • Research and Innovation:

     • Establishment of Centers of Excellence like EKKI Pumps CoE, and the recognition of the department as an Anna University Research Centre.

     • DST-sponsored projects and significant funding (up to ₹26.6L in a single academic year).

   • Student Development Initiatives:

     • Formation of Special Interest Groups to enhance domain-specific knowledge.

     • Internships at foreign universities and participation in prestigious competitions like the Smart India Hackathon.

2. Parent-Teacher Interaction:

   • Parents discussed their wards' progress with mentors in respective classrooms, gaining insights into academic performance and areas for improvement.

   • Faculty addressed individual concerns and shared action plans for the holistic development of students.

3. Vote of Thanks:

   • Delivered by Dr. A. Mohamed Ibrahim, Assistant Professor-II, expressing gratitude for the parents’ support and cooperation.

4. Refreshments and Networking:

   • Informal discussions fostered deeper engagement between parents, mentors, and faculty.

Closing Remarks

The meeting concluded with the National Anthem, reinforcing a shared commitment to academic excellence and societal contribution. Parents appreciated the department’s transparent communication and efforts to provide quality education.

Conclusion

The Parents Teachers Meeting 2024 served as an excellent platform for collaboration between faculty members and parents. It reaffirmed the department's commitment to supporting students’ academic success and holistic development.

Faculty Coordinator                                                                                          HoD / EEE