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Concept of Open University

The pedagogy of Open Learning places the primary responsibility of acquiring knowledge on the learner. On its part, the University facilitates a flexible learning schedule, provides a kitty of advanced support services and offers accreditation by way of examinations. The Open University represents a parallel approach to Higher Education. It stands apart from a highly formal, institutionalized and centrally administered system of education. Its philosophy is built around the principles of universality, flexibility and innovativeness. Its ideas and institutions, its methods and procedures are all shaped accordingly. Conceptually, it can be viewed as a system drawing upon the best elements in formal and non-formal education. The ‘openness’ consists of a variety of features. First, it offers easy access to the learners. The entry requirement is not too exacting. A genuine interest in picking up knowledge is all that it expects. Consequently, it would try to embrace as many learners as possible. Second, its territorial reach is visibly wide. It aims at bringing education to the doorstep of the learner, wherever he or she may be. Various methods of communication and contact are used for this purpose. The classroom of the University, thus, is as wide as the entire land it seeks to serve. Third, the Open University is learner-oriented. It devises its courses and methods of teaching to suit the needs of the learners. Their options and inclinationsare given due priorities. A variety of courses—short-term or long-term, liberal or professional can be pursued under the University. Fourth, it believes in fair distribution of quality education, teaching aid, consultancy and study materials. Whatever resources the University has been made evenly available to all learners wherever or whoever he or she might be. It eliminates variations and discrimination. Fifth, its administration is decentralized. In promoting Distance Education, the University creates a wide network of Learner Support Centres. Learners need only to come to the nearest available centre for collecting all information, completing all formalities, discussing their academic issues and appearing for evaluation of their work at intervals chosen by them. Sixth, student assessment under Open University is based on continuous assessment and credit system. It does not require learners to get bogged down in one final examination. One can study at one’s own pace. It short, the Open University seeks to open up the treasure house of knowledge to the maximum number of users. Thereby it would enhance their skills for productivity and further learning. Socially, too, the University promises steady empowerment of those who suffered backwardness for want 4 of these skills. Considering the current trends all over the world, the Open University is going not only to complement the conventional system of higher education but may soon occupy the centre stage also in developing countries where the resources do not measure up to the vastness of the clientele.

Vision

The NSOU, the only State Open University in West Bengal, delivers to build up the quality human resource base of the State and, along with other Open Universities of the country, and moves towards the improvement of the quality of open distance education. It also intends to promote and develop appropriate ambience to develop an international standard distance education scenario in our country, keeping in view of the demands for education of the learners in tune with the requirements of the twenty-first century.

Mision

1. To propagate quality education in flexible mode all over the State and to provide access to different skills- enhancing educational programs.
2. To collaborate with other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) for academic and research endeavours.
3. To provide education in the vernacular language, i.e., Bengali and making it available at low cost to the underprivileged people.
4. To provide facility of Lifelong education to the intending learners.
5. To integrate technological tools in the pedagogy for facilitating the learning experiences.
6. To contribute to the existing body of knowledge through research and extension activities.
7. To render services for the development of the State in particular and the Nation in general in order to sensitize the learners towards a humanistic and democratic ecosystem.

Core Values

1. Inculcating Social Values
2. Preservation & Promotion of Human resource
3. Employability through Skill Development
4. Expanding learning opportunity through Technology
5. Pursuit Excellence in Open Education

About Santipur College Learner Support Center

Santipur College has been hosting a Study Centre of Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) since 2004, bearing the centre code G 04.

The primary aim of this centre is to extend educational opportunities to the poor, deprived, and disadvantaged sections of society. It also caters to the aspirations of irregular and dropout students who wish to resume and continue their academic journey.

The centre offers a range of programmes, including:

1. Postgraduate (PG) courses
2. Bachelor Degree Programmes (BDP)
3. Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
4. Various Certificate Courses

To ensure maximum accessibility, the study centre operates after regular college hours on Saturdays and throughout the day on Sundays, when the college remains otherwise closed. This flexible scheduling allows working individuals and those with other responsibilities to attend classes and receive academic support.

With a commitment to inclusive education, the NSOU Study Centre at Santipur College continues to play a vital role in enabling lifelong learning and skill development for all.

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