| | | | 1. The CSI-2010 Convention: The CSI-2010 was successfully hosted setting a new record of quality programmes and an unprecedented participation by the CSI Chapters, Student Branches and the members at large. The convention witnessed an overwhelming support from the industry in terms of workshop/tutorials and an exceptional financial sponsorship. The meetings of the CSI Presidents’ Council, Think Tank, the National Council and the Annual General body were well attended and highly stimulating.
2. Membership Development: The membership committee deliberated at length on the strategies and mechanisms with regard to the membership services and new membership development. The CSI HQ and Chapters will have to collaborate and cooperate given the vast geographical areas and potential for the membership. While the HQ will primarily be responsible for membership services with the chapters and student branches across India will drive the new membership development programmes. It is very heartening to note about the voluntary services of several our senior and life members supporting the above collaborative and cooperative model. With the proposed substantial increase in the membership fee for all categories of the membership (wef 1st April 2011), the members are requested to renew their membership and enroll new members on a large scale during the grace period till 31st March 2011.
3. Strengthening the SIGs: The SIG Coordination Committee along with special invitees brainstormed on “CSI’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs): Need for Re-alignment with the CSI Ecosystem”. It was decided to make the necessary changes in the CSI membership application forms – facilitating the members to join the CSI SIGs of their choice. The current members will be sent an official communication from the CSI HQ inviting them to join the CSI SIGs. The CSI SIG– announcements and event reports will be published in the CSI Communications and on the CSI Website. The SIG Coordination Committee shall meet at least twice in a year. Further, it t was resolved to constitute a core committee (Chairman: Prof. D.B. Phatak, Convener: Mr. Satish Babu, Member: Dr. R.K. Bagga) to finalize a comprehensive proposal and the set of guidelines for the perusal/approval of the ExecCom. It was also resolved that Mr. Satish Babu would be a special invitee to the ExecCom meeting to represent the SIG Coordination Committee.
4. Research Guidance and Supervision: It is a matter of pride that a large section of our members possess Ph.D. or equivalent qualifications. On the other hand, we have several of our members aspiring to acquire Ph.D. qualification. As such, there is a proposal to formalize the Research Mentors Network immediately. It is an earnest appeal to the members with the Ph.D. or equivalent qualifications to indicate their availability and willingness to join the Research Mentors Network.
5. Operational Guidelines and Standing Committees: There is a need to formulate operational guidelines and to constitute standing committees at the National, Regional and Chapter levels for Conferences, Membership Development, Publications, Business-Industry-Government Liaison, Collaborative Academic-Research-Consultancy, Student Branch Coordination, Entrepreneurship Development, Career Counselling, Inter-society coordination, Website /KM portal, Media & Public Relationship, Exhibitions, Finance & Sponsorships. The members are requested to send their suggestions for the above as well as their consent to volunteer their services. 6. Recognition/Appreciation for OC/PC Chairs: There are suggestions to recognize/ appreciate the efforts of members across India who have contributed significantly in organizing national/international events of CSI. There is a proposal to honour such members-contributors during the CSI Annual Conventions to begin with CSI-2011. The specific guidelines will be formulated through wider consultation.
7. Publication of CSI Research Digests: The proposals for publications of the CSI Research Digests incorporating highlights and important outcomes of the CSI conventions, workshops and SIG events have been received from a few leading publishers. The organizers of various CSI conventions and programmes are requested to send the content (on CDs) to the CSI-HQ for publication purposes. Subsequently, the CSI Website will have provision for uploading the content online. All such publications shall cite (prominently and visibly) “This research study and publication is supported by Computer Society of India”.
8. Recognition for Sponsors of CSI Events and Programmes: There are several suggestions to recognize the support/sponsorship from the organizations and individuals for the CSI events and programmes – such as conventions, workshops and publications. As it is suggested to the CSI Chapters, Student Branches and other host organizations to appropriately acknowledge such sponsorship and support services. This may include – honouring in valedictory session, issuing letters of appreciation/commendation, listing the regular sponsors on the Website, complimentary CSI membership up to one year, invitation to upcoming CSI events etc.
9. Strengthening CSI Education Directorate: There is a proposal to augment the human resources at the CSI Education Directorate to offer continuing education and professional development programmes. The senior members from the academia, R&D and industry are requested to indicate their availability and willingness to offer their voluntary expert services. The services of such volunteer will be suitably rewarded.
10. Call for Technology Appreciation Seminars: The mission of the CSI is to facilitate research, knowledge sharing, learning and career enhancement for its stakeholders, while simultaneously inspiring and nurturing new entrants into the industry and helping them to integrate into the IT community. The CSI is also working closely with other industry associations, government bodies and academia to ensure that the benefits of IT advancement ultimately percolate down to every single citizen of India. In pursuant to the above mission and objectives of the Computer Society of India, it is proposed to host a series of Technology Appreciation Seminars for building/strengthening Knowledge-communities (TASK) for the year 2011-2012. The proposals from the Chapters, Student Branches and Institutional Members may please be sent to vp@csi-india.org with cc to hq@csi-india.org.
11. CSI Signs an MoU with JUET: CSI has executed an MoU with Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Raghogarh, Guna, MP (JUET) for the setting up of a Digital Forensics Research Centre (DFRC) at JUET. The center will undertake R&D activities in the areas of Cyber Security and Forensics, specially Image Forensics, Video Forensics, e-mail Forensics and Network Forensics. The deliverables would include awareness building programs, workshops, conferences and short term courses, in addition to execution of R&D projects. CSI will play the role of advisor and provide various types of support for the joint activities of the centre.
Prof. H R Vishwakarma
Hon. Secretary, Computer Society of India
E-mail: secretary@csi-india.org | |
