=CAMPUS OVERVIEW=
<div>[https://www.vvce.ac.in/ Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE)] is one of India's leading educational institutions for engineering. VVCE is a part of the Vidyavardhaka Sangha (VVS) which is a reflection of the vision of Late Sahukar Channaih Channaiyah and Late K. Puttaswamy (Former Minister of Karnataka) to impart quality education to all sections of the society. There are ten educational institutions starting from nursery to post graduation courses all belonging to the community of VVS. At present, VVS is under the able guidance and leadership of Sri Gundappa Gowda, President, Sri Shivalingappa B, Vice President, Sri P. Vishwanath, Secretary and Sri Srishaila Ramannavar, Treasurer.</div><div><br /></div><div>With the aim to be a leading Institution in engineering and management education enabling individuals for significant contribution to the society, VVCE has grown leaps and bounds sicne its inception in 1997 to become one of the leading educational institutions of the country. The college is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, approved by AICTE, New Delhi and recognized by Govt. of Karnataka. VVCE functions through its Board of Governors constituted as per AICTE guidelines. It has been accredited by the [https://www.nbaind.org/ National Board of Accreditation (NBA)] India and has been awarded with A grade by the [http://www.naac.gov.in/ National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)] India.</div><div><br /></div><div>The college is under the able leadership of Dr. B. Sadashive Gowda as [https://www.vvce.ac.in/principal/ Principal], who has rich experience in industry and education field both in India and abroad. Five UG programs are accredited by National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi. The college has excellent infrastructure coupled with qualified and passionate faculty team to provide a perfect learning ambience. The college has also taken stringent measures as per AICTE norms to prevent any incidents of ragging.</div>
=PROMOTING STUDENT INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP=
*'''Mini Project competitions''' which is held twice a year to make sure students come up with solutions to the problems in an effective way.
*Encouragaing Encouraging student innovation by introducing '''Undergraduate Research'''.
*'''Idea presentation''' and '''Paper presentations.'''
*Inter College and Inter Department Competitions
The faculties at VVCE are also encouraged in innovation and entrepreneurship. They are encouraged to attend workshops, seminars, etc. and later share their learning experience and concepts with the other faculties and students as well. Research, idea generation and paper presentation are given priority and the management ensures flexible working hours for those doing research. The main idea is to improve faculty experience and encourage them to come up with solutions of problems.
The faculties at Vidyavardhaka are also encouraged to attend national and international events related to their areas of interest so that they gain required learning outcomes. Faculty Development Programs (FDP) are conducted regularly to enhance the skills of all the faculties. Faculties are also encouraged for project mentorship.
The previous cohort of the Univeristy University Innovation Fellows conducted a Design Thinking Workshop for the all teh the faculty members of the institution with positive attendance and feedback from the faculty.
=ACTIVELY SUPPORTING THE UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER FUNCTION=