RULES AND NOMINATION FORM FOR DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) Distinguished Alumni
Awards VSSUT (Formerly University College of Engineering), Burlawho are engaged in the practice of engineering in the field of industry/organizations, academics and entrepreneurship exemplary conduct in the profession, contribution to the development of the society, inspired others to value and respect the engineering profession as aninstrument of truth, peace, order and justice. He should be a highly acclaimed man/woman of repute in his/her profession/carrier.

NOMINATION RULES:

1. Nomination is open to alumni of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (Formerly University College of Engineering), Burla, who are engaged in the practice of engineering (Academics, Industry/Organizations and self-employed/ entrepreneurship) or have retired from service if employed.
2. All nominees must have completed a program of study at the Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (Formerly University College of Engineering), Burla, no less than ten (10) years prior to the date of the awarding.
3. All nominations must be submitted using the official nomination form provided by VSSUT, Burla and signed by the nominator. However, the nominator has to ensure that nominee is well aware of his/her nomination.
4. All nomination forms shall contain a statement by the Nominator that he/she attests to the truth of the facts stated therein that the nominee is an alumnus of VSSUT, Burla, and is a member in good standing in engineering profession. The Nominator may be asked to validate the attestations made in his/her statement.
5. All nomination forms shall be accompanied by a resume of the nominee containing his or her signature and an attestation as "I attest to all the facts set forth above and in the enclosure attached hereto. I further attest to the fact that I have no record of conviction or any serious pending administrative or criminal charge/case against me". The nominee may be asked to validate the statements made in his/her resume.
6. All nomination forms shall be submitted to the Prof-in-Charge, Alumni Relations, VSSUT, Burla.
7. The nominator must be an alumnus of the University.

SCREENING AND JUDGING RULES

1. The VSSUT Distinguished Alumni Award Committee shall constitute the Screening Committee composed of a Chairman and four (4) members.
2. All nominees shall be screened on the basis of the following criteria:
   1. Contribution towards the Alma mater in development of the University.
   2. Commitment to, and excellence in related field -
      1. Scholastic record, higher studies, awardsand fellowships;
      2. Experience as professional/entrepreneur.
   3. Reputation as aprofessional and citizen-
      1. Citations by socio-civic and other organizations;
      2. Service through involvement and participation in socio-civic projects and activities;
      3. Membership in professional organizations;
      4. Service rendered towards alma-mater; and 
      5. Reputation in the professional community.
   4. Exemplary contributions to the development of profession-
      1. Publications, research papers, research guidance;
      2. Handling of projects;
      3. Innovation in the field of engineering/technology;
      4. Involvement in implementation of new technology/philosophy for organizational growth;
      5. Responsibilities successfully executed;
      6. Promotion of engineering profession; and 
      7. Involvement in crusading organizations and activities in pursuit ofengineering profession.
   5. Exemplary contributions in other fields such as sports, literature, politics, generaladministration etc.

Note: All discussions and information on the nominees shall be confidential.

SCREENING COMMITTE

The Screening Committee shall be composed of the following:

1. Professor-in-charge Alumni Relations - Chairman
2. Vice president, Alumni Association, VSSUT, Burla-Member
3. Two Executive Body Members, Alumni Association, VSSUT, Burla-Members
4. Secretary, Alumni Association, VSSUT, Burla -Member

The Screening Committee shall endorse a list of the top five (5) nominees to theBoard of Judges for final judging.

THE BOARD OF JUDGES

The Board of Judges shall be composed of the following:

1. Vice-Chancellor, VSSUT, Burla-Chairman
2. Two nos. of senior faculty members as nominated by the vice chancellor-Members
3. Two nos. of alumni as nominated by Alumni Association, VSSUT, Burla-Members
4. Professor-in-charge Alumni Relations-Convener

The Board of Judges will consider the nominations submitted by the Screening Committee and, in exceptional cases, the Board may select other nominees. The decision of the Board of Judges shall be placed before the board of Management for final approval.

AWARDS PRESENTATION

The VSSUT Distinguished Alumni Awards shall be presented during the annual convocation of the University.

 

Please find the Nomination file below attched :