TN open university to introduce 18 programmes in 2009-10

The Tamil Nadu Open University has planned to introduce 18 new programmes for the period 2009-2010 in order to help students enhance their skills. The policy note, presented by higher education minister of the state K Ponmudy in the assembly, said the university had launched 14 programmes in the year of its inception 2003-04 itself and enrolled around 14,000 students. With the addition of 68 more programmes since then, the total number this year has risen to 82 and the students strength has crossed 1.7 lakh. The forthcoming programmes are on various subjects and include sessions in interactive Radio counseling. The university has also chalked out the development of e-content for 50 subjects. Apart from this, virtual Tele-Education facilities will be put to regular use in both synchronous and asynchronous modes, the policy note said