Title of the practice - Earn and Learn Scheme
The context
Earn and Learn Scheme is introduced by former Principal Shri Hemchandra Dharmadhikari of Degloor College, Degloor to prevent the students’ economic problems in this region. This scheme was pioneered by him and adopted by many colleges and universities later on. Many students in this region were benefitted under this scheme and could continue their with dignity. This scheme is also helpful to reduce the dropout rate of the college. The separate committee is constituted to run this scheme effectively.
Objectives of the practice
The main objective of the scheme is to develop a student as a multifaceted personality with academic excellence and a commitment to the society. This scheme is undertaken for the benefit of rural students, who are economically backward and interest in higher education. It inculcates work culture among students.
The Practice
The scheme is undertaken at under and post-graduate level. This scheme has self-finance assistance of the college. Under this scheme those students who are interested in joining are to fill the necessary application form, then applications are scrutinized by the committee. The list of selected students is given the work schedule. The students are given the following types of work, namely technical work and field work. However when the distribution of work is given it is seen that all students get equal opportunity. Field work includes working in the garden and cleanliness of the campus, where each student is expected to work for two hours daily. Students working under this scheme are paid an honorarium of Rs. 20 per hour. Payment is made as per the attendance sheet. At the end of the year the committee is requested to submit the annual accounts of the scheme for the central audit. In this academic year 15 students actively participated in this scheme.
Impact of the practice
The students who were benefited with this scheme, proved themselves worthy to improve their academic up-lifted. It resulted into decrease in dropout rate. It also improves the dignity of labour among the students.
Resources required
- Data of the deserving students for the scheme.
- Committee formation for the practice
- Seed Money required for the implementation of the scheme.
