JSS AHER awarded ‘Institution of Happiness’ certification
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New Delhi: QS I-GAUGE, the Indian subsidiary of UK-based QS Quacquarelli Symonds, announced India’s happiest educational institutions at a onclave in New Delhi, awarding over 33 universities, colleges and schools from Pan India, after a rigorous assessment exercise which began in December last year in association with industry body ASSOCHAM. These institutions were titled as “Institutions of Happiness (IOH)”.
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, received both awards for “Institution of Happiness “and “Advanced E- LEAD – Excellence in Online Teaching & Learning” from QS I-GAUGE it was a double bonanza to be recognised both as the happiest institutions as well as institution of excellence in online teaching & learning .
Present at the event in New Delhi’s India Habitat Centre, was Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, who presided over the event and awarded the certificates.
On the occasion she said that “It is important that educators gain insights into the level of happiness of students and their well-being, which will enable institutions to advance their outcomes holistically”.
The ‘Institution of Happiness’ status was bestowed after a rigorous exercise that covered over 100 institutions, but only 33 of them were able to qualify the set thresholds.
At the same event, the independent rating outcomes of over 22 Indian universities, colleges and schools were also announced, after completing the assessment in over 100 indicators spread across various categories ranging from teaching & learning, faculty quality, employability, social responsibility, and internationalisation to research, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports, and arts & culture.
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research is recognised as the Institution of Happiness (IOH) in the University & College Category for the year 2021-2022. Dr Ravindra.R – Chief Information Officer and Dr Raveesha. K A – Dean, School of Life Sciences, received the awards on behalf of JSS AHER from Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani on May, 12
On the same occasion, Dr Ashwin Fernandes, CEO and Director of QS I-GAUGE said, “Quality and excellence are of great significance in imparting education, as it enhances the capacities and capabilities of the learners, who will bridge the gap between the underdeveloped and the developed nations. This is not possible without the involvement of every stakeholder. QS I-GAUGE is actively involved in providing global expertise to Indian institutions in this journey”
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research is QS I-GAUGE Rated Institution
| Institution Name | Category | State |
| JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru | E-Learning Readiness(E-LEAD) | Karnataka |
| Advanced E-Learning Readiness (Advanced E-LEAD) | Karnataka | |
| Institution of Happiness Award | Karnataka |
Dr Surinder Singh Vice Chancellor expressed that the university will continue to excel not only in academics and research but overall student experience.
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