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About Us
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Don Bosco University is a project of the
Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) executed by Don Bosco Society, Azara, Guwahati.
Presently, Salesians are working in 132 countries catering to over nine
million young people worldwide; Salesians have been recognized by Government
of India as the single largest provider of technical education in India,
second only to the Government. More than 100 Salesian technical schools and
25 colleges are established in India. Scores of non-formal training centers,
agricultural training centers, relief and rehabilitation centers, literacy
centers and shelters for street children in India are managed by the
Congregation.
Pedagogical Style
The distinctive educational philosophy and
method of Don Bosco as expressed by DBU charter are:
A preferential option for young people from
the lower strata of society, providing them with an education and preparing
them for their insertion into the world of work. Close attention to the
inter-relationship between culture, religion, science, technology, education,
professional ethics and integrity of life. A spirit of family characterized
by the presence of teachers and administrators among and for the students. An
academic and educative style of relationship founded on reason, religion and
kindness. Special attention to the formation of educators, the field of
technology and work, and the world of communications. Efforts to promote in
society formative programs that impact educative processes as well as
strategies and policies for youth Research, teaching, study and cultural
services aimed to know better the situation of youth, especially the most
disadvantaged, to bring about their positive transformation.
Educational Approach
Don Bosco University aims at excellence in
teaching & formation and seeks to realize a vibrant campus ministry
program. It offers a basket of ‘finishing school' skills and quality
placements for each and every student. Every process in the system comes
under the purview of continuous and on-going evaluation. A sustained proactive
alumni association is to carry forward the lifelong learning of the DBU
students and their partnership with the Vision of their alma mater.
Study and Research Areas
The thrust areas of study and research have
three major sectors; viz., Technology, Service and Social sectors. The
Technology sectors include information and related fields, biotechnology and
related fields. The Service Sectors cover nursing, pharmacy, paramedical,
psychology, counseling, management, media, arts, teacher education, social
work, rural development and related fields. The Social sector has religion
and culture, ethics, governance and tribal studies and other related fields.
Special Programs
Distance Education reaching to the remotest
and most inaccessible corners through distance education programs using
IT-enabled techniques. Commitment to Society involves study and training
programs for women, farmers and local industries along community college
lines; fully sponsored residential school for underprivileged especially
tribal children. DBU ensures equity and access through scholarships for
promising students, free studentships for disadvantaged meritorious students
and student loans.
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