Unit-IV; Professional Sales Representative (PSR).pptx
Lovely Professional University Distance Education
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2. THE BRAND
By crossing several milestones in its journey in making
LPU - the Largest University of India* , the Lovely Group
has set a benchmark of success. This success is
showcased in its 50 years of dedicated and passion
driven journey.
Being in the Education sector, the Group strives to pay back to the
society by making the youth of the country a module for the social
change to shape the future of the nation.
* In terms of no. of students in a single campus
4. Facts at Glance
600 + Acres campus
25000+ Students (on one campus)
6000+ Placements
150+ Programmes in more than 30 Disciplines
India’s Largest Scholarship Scheme
8000+ are availing LPU’s Scholarship and Financial Aid
25+ International tie-ups
Cultural diversity: Students from 28 different States of India and 26
different Countries.
Ranked high by top Magazines, Newspapers and TV Channels
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6. Recognitions & Approvals
UGC Recognition
Recognized by UGC under section 2(f) of the University Grants
Commission (UGC) Act, 1956 by the Notification No. F.9-10/2006(CPP-1)
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8. Recognitions and Approvals
DEC and Joint Committee of AICTE-UGC-DEC
Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
Council of Architecture (COA)
National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
Bar Council of India (BCI)
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9. Rankings & Awards
Bagged the Best ICT Enabled University of the Year award
under e-INDIA 2011Awards, India’s Largest ICT Event
10. Rankings & Awards
LPU Website Ranked 10th across the World in 35
Outstanding Educational Website Designs
15. Rankings & Awards
Rankings by Financial Express (Indian Express Group)
Ranked 1st (with A++ grade) in Infrastructure in India
Ranked 2nd(with A++ grade) Best University in North India
Ranked 3rd (with A++ grade) Best in Industry Interface
Ranked 4th (with A++ grade) Best University across India
Ranked 4th(with A++ grade) Best Placements across India
Ranked 4th(with A++ grade) in Intellectual Capital across India
Ranked 4th(with A++ grade) in International Relations
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16. International Memberships
LPU is a member of the following International bodies:
International Association of Universities (IAU), France
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), UK
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
(ACBSP), USA
European Council of Business Education (ECBE), Switzerland
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17. International Memberships
LPU is a member of the following International bodies:
The Institute of International Education(IIE), New York
Maldives Qualification Authority(MQA), Maldives
The Association of Universities of Asia and the
Pacific (AUAP), Thailand
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23. • Member, Confederation of Indian Industry
• Member, FICCI-Higher Education Network
• Member, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)
• Member, Yi LPU Net
• Nodal Academy, EMC2
• University Software Program, Cadence
• Campus Connect Program, Infosys
• EC Council
• ThinkLABS Technosolutions Pvt Ltd.
• National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE)
27. Recognition by Apex Body
Distance Education Council (DEC)
LPU is recognized by Distance Education Council (DEC) for its Open and Distance Learning,
vide Notification No. F.No. DEC/Recog/2010/2279, dated 04 August 2010
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28. Recognition and Degree Equivalence
Lovely Professional University has been established by an
Act of State Legislature and programmes offered by LPU
are recognized by the Distance Education Council (DEC)
and Joint Committee of the University Grant Commission
(UGC), Distance Education Council (DEC) and All India
Council of Technical Education (AICTE).
Hence, all qualifications awarded through Distance
Education by LPU stand recognized for employment
purposes.
29. Achievement
Ranked 7th Best University
(Distance Education)
by The Human Factor Survey
on Distance Education
30. Comprehensive StudyFeature of LPU DE
Distinct Material (SLM)
Comprehensive Study Material in Self Learning Format
• Self-Explanatory – with illustrations,
examples, notes and Graphical
representations
• Self-Directed – with clearly defined
Objectives for each chapter
• Self-Contained – Book References
and Online links for additional
reading
• Self-Motivating – Stimulates the
learner and makes him inquisitive
• Self-Evaluating – Tasks, Case-
studies, Analytical Questions for self-
evaluation
31. Features of LPU DE SLMs
Some of the features of LPU DE Self Learning Materials (SLMs) are:
User friendly style with division into manageable units
Margins for making notes
Tasks and Exercises
Did you know feature
Pictures and Graphics
Case Studies and Examples
Glossary and Summary
Self Assessment and Review Questions
Further Readings
32. Features of LPU DE SLMs
• Usage of self-learning tools in
SLMs with suitable icons is the
differentiating feature of LPU DE
SLMs
• Quality of paper and printing of
SLMs is not compromised
33. Interactive Contact Classes
Contact Classes may be provided for select programmes at the University
Campus or other designated places as the University deems fit for:
conceptual understanding of the courses
learning through modern teaching aids
facilitating interaction & discussion with peers
34. Exhaustive Online Support
LPU DE provides an Exhaustive Online Support through:
Dynamic Web Portal (website): www.lpude.in
Actively Operation e - Learning Portal(LPU e-Connect)
35. Informatio
n:
Exhaustive Online Support
Dynamic Website
LPU DE Website is:
Customized
Dynamic
Interactive
User friendly
36. Informatio
n:
Dynamic Website
LPU DE website provides the following Information:
Key features of LPU DE
Programmes on offer, their Fee Structure, Eligibility Criteria,
Admission Criteria, Duration, Schemes and Syllabi
Admission Process, Admission Forms, Admission Guidelines and
Prospectus
Student Services
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
Teaching Learning Methodology, Academic Calendar
Evaluation Procedure, Examination Pattern, Date Sheet, Information
of Examination Centre
Grievance Handling, Rules and Regulations, Disciplinary Norms,
Announcements, News and Events
Information about Study Centres
40. Network Support
Network of Study Centres act as access points for advice,
counseling and rendering student support services as required for
the purpose of LPU Distance Education
● National presence: 175+ Study Centers In India
● International presence: Presence in Nepal, counting more
● Standardized and state of the art infrastructure across the
Country according to our Corporate Identity Manual
(Differentiating feature from other DE providers)
● Most of the Centres have area ranging from 1500-2000 sq. feet
● Minimum 2 class-rooms and 15 computers per lab
● AC classroom with LCD projector
● Provision for shifting Study Centre
Student can get his/her study centre transferred in case of genuine reasons like
41. Transparent & Credible Examination
System
Examination System at LPU DE is highly transparent and Credible
compared to other DE providers
End-term Examinations are conducted at the end of each term,
once or twice a year under CCTV surveillance from the University
The Result of the End-term Examination is
declared through the LPU e-Connect and also
communicated to Study Centres
Flexibility to appear for Exam in any of the
Examination Centers (for genuine reasons)
42. Examination Pattern
• Subjective Type Exam Pattern
• Weightage for Continuous Assessment -20%
• Weightage for End-Term-Exam (ETE)-80%
• Structure of ETE Question Paper – Theory Examination:
Maximum Marks :80 (for all category of courses whether purely Theory
or Theory + Practical)
Question Paper will contain 2 parts, viz. Part A & Part B
Part A: Short questions (all compulsory):
Total marks : 20
Marks per question : 02
Number of questions : 10
Part B: Long questions (With choice): Student is required to attempt any
6 questions out of 9.
Total marks : 60
Marks per question : 10
Number of questions : 09
43. End Term Practical Exam Pattern
• Evaluation criterion for End Term Practical Exams for all courses
with practical component
Maximum Marks: 80
Splitting of Marks:
Execution - 40 marks
Written - 20 marks
Viva - 20 marks
44. Flexible Entry
System
In LPU DE, students have the flexibility to join a programme with
multiple entry options through Lateral Entry and Migration*
LATERAL ENTRY OPTION
Admission in the 2nd year of the corresponding self programme
incase done Diploma in a particular field
MIGRATION (Flexible Credit based system)
Migration from other recognized Universities/Institutes is allowed
Entry allowed in the specified semesters/years of a programme
*subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria prescribed by the University for the same
45. Innovative Teaching Learning Methodology
Suitable and innovative teaching techniques as per the subject matter
Sound pedagogical principles facilitated with technology based learning
Self Learning Materials to facilitate self study
Interactive Contact Classes
LPU e-Connect providing teaching learning resources for anytime
anywhere access to the students
Collaborative learning by interacting
with their peers synchronously or
asynchronously.
46. Student Support Services
Effective Communication System
The strong and effective Communication System at LPU caters to all
academic and administrative needs of the students of Distance Education
for the purpose of providing timely and regular information to the
students.
Modes of Communication:
Through Study Centres
Website
LPU e-Connect
47. Student Support Services
Grievance Handling
Any student with grievance, if any, may contact the allotted Study
Centre; and for grievance which remains unaddressed at Study Centre,
the student may forward directly it to the University in either of the
following modes:
Online
Website
LPU e-Connect
In person
48. Student Support Services
Student Career Services (Placements)
A division of student career services is operating at the University
with a vision to equip students with versatile traits to match core
needs of the Corporate World.
This division provides the budding students with guidance in their
choice of career and an easy access to employer s by providing
ample opportunities for placements.
Various training, guidance needs of students are also catered to,
besides providing placement support for the students.
49. Advantages to Working Professionals/ Employees
• Enhancement of Employees' Efficiency/ Productivity
• Career Growth
• Financial Growth
• Flexibility for Adaptation
• Handling Multiple Job Responsibilities
50. Prominent Distinctive Features of
LPU DE Compared to other DE providers
• Support of India's Largest University*
• Highly Affordable Fee
• Better Services
• Better quality study material, in self learning
format
• Better Infrastructure
• Credible Examination System
• No unfair means
• CCTV Supervision
• Timely Result Declaration
*in terms of no. of students in a single campus
Counselor’s notes: Emphasize the reputation of LPU Brand through next few slides highlighting 50 years of excellence by Lovely Group; Lovely Professional University as India’s largest university with 25000+ students in single campus; Established since 2001 as Lovely Institute; With 8 years of education experience; Spread over 600+ acres of land with world class infrastructure; Students and faculty staff from 28 different states of India and 26 different countries……
Counselor’s notes: Highlight University’s state of the art infrastructure - Spread across 600+ acres of land; 3500 CCTV camera; Wi-fi campus; 18000 students living in hostels; 25000+ students in a single campus
Counselor’s notes: Highlight the recognitions and approvals of the University through next few slides - Ministry of HRD & UGC recognised; Member of All India Association of Indian Universities; Recognitions by the various domain specific regulatory bodies for running various programmes
Counselor’s notes: Top organisations, magazines, newspapers and TV channels have rated LPU as one of the pioneer university in providing quality education and have given good rankings to the university in various areas like use of technology, placements, quality education, industry interface, infrastructure, international relations etc. Highlight these rankings and awards through next few slides…..
Counselor’s notes: Running through next few slides, highlight LPU’s memberships of reputed international bodies like IAU, ACU, ACBSP etc. Also highlight LPU as first university in India to become a member of European Council of Business Education.
LPU has been granted full academic year institutional membership of world’s most experienced global Higher Education and Professional Exchange Agency -The Institute of International Education
Counselor’s notes: Highlight through next slides Bi-lateral tie-ups of the University with 25 + international universities and institutes so far; Various academic and industrial alliances of the University
Counselor’s notes: Make the audience familiar with the good record of students’ placements (6000+ placements so far) by the University and about the top-notch companies who have recruited LPU’s students…..
Counselor’s notes: Introduce the Distance Education initiative of the LPU mentioning LPU as Emerging Leader in Distance Education. Tell audience that in the subsequent slides they would come to know why….
Counselor’s notes: Explain that LPU has got regular recognition from Distance Education Council (DEC) and the Joint Committee of UGC-AICTE-DEC for running Distance Education programmes making these programmes equivalent to their regular counterparts and fit for employment purpose.
Highlight that LPU has created a niche in Distance Education scenario in first year of its All-India operation itself as evident from the Ranking of 7 th Best University in Distance Education by the Human Factor Survey…..
Counselor’s notes: Highlight that the free of cost study material for students has been specially been prepared in Self Learning format called Self Leaning Materials (SLMs). These are regularly updated, easy to understand & study and available online too….. Also highlight the provision of individual SLM sets to all students; SLMs self sufficient for covering the entire syllabus and for exam purpose.
Make the audience aware of some of the features and icons used in Self Learning Material through this and next slide mentioning that these elements make our course materials stand apart from other DE providers….
Counselor’s notes: Specify, along with the duration/ schedule, the programmes for which you centre has the provision of contact classes
Counselor’s notes: Explain that the LPU DE programmes use cutting edge technology to facilitate academic and administrative support services to students through its website and e-Learning portal (e-Connect)
Give the online demonstration of the various features of our website www.lpude.in
Counselor’s notes: LPU e-Connect - Software application for online connection between LPUDE, Study Centres and Students; An Online Classroom
Counselor’s notes: Elaborate the features of LPU e-Connect e-Communication- Providing interactive communication for various information, updates and notices through e-announcements, e-messages. e-Resources- Providing easy access to academic and administrative resources. Eg schemes, syllabi, e-books, schedules etc. Course Connect- Connects to information regarding status of the course of the students. Exam Connect- Connects to resources and information related to examination. Example-Examination pattern, Date sheet, Result etc. My Account- Personalized account of the students containing details related to the student and his progress. Grievance Cell- Providing opportunity to students to share their grievances, maintaining healthy relations between students and the University. Feedback- Facilitating students to provide their valuable inputs.
Please log on to our e-Connect web portal at https://ums.lpu.in/econnect and show the demo to all enquiries
Counselor’s notes: Students would be interested in knowing about the Study Center infrastructure so you can talk about it. (Kindly keep your infrastructure neat and clean always. Also ensure you show every enquiry your lab, library and class-room area)
Counselor’s notes: Counselor should explain that LPU has got more transparent and credible examination system as compared to other DE providers (SMU has got completely objective type Q.P. which making it less credible; PTU exam system is infamous, fee is high, services are lesser, result declared with delay) Counselor should show LPU DE academic calendar to all highlighting that exams are conducted on time; results on time; Degree & mark-sheets on time
Counselor should check the availability of sample question paper on LPU e-Connect or available with study centre and should explain the exam pattern using the same
Counselor’s notes: Reinforce various other advantages of LPU DE System. Tell the students about the various programmes which have lateral entry and migration provisions along with eligibility criterion using brochure/ prospectus/ web-site
Reinforce the innovative teaching learning methodology adopted by LPU DDE to deliver its courses through blended mode of delivery which involve use of printed material, information & communication technology, and face to face counselling & interaction
Counselor can re-emphasize the provision of personalized log-in IDs and passwords for all students to log on to the e-connect and check their admission status, result, notifications and other details online.
Counselor’s notes: Inform students that the University is exploring the option wherein the students can upload their resume on the university portal and also of using the regular campus placement team and conducting campus placement activities in each state At Study Centre level , SC head should explore tying up with placement companies; their placement coordinators should send the profiles of their students to all good companies; HR manager to invite them to come and conduct interviews at study center. (These and all the relevant activities related to placements to be conducted by SCs can be shared)
Counselors can also show the benefits of joining professional programmes of LPU DE for working professionals/ employees
Counselor’s notes: In the end re-emphasize what different LPU DE has to offer as compared to other prominent DE providers of the country