Meeting with the members of Fashion Institute of Technology – FIT
Meeting With
HELEN GAUDETTE – Assistant Dean for International Education at Fashion Institute of Technology
The ATLAS team led by Dr. Indu Shahani – President & Chancellor of ATLAS Skill Tech University along with Ms. Meena Krishna – Pro Vice-Chancellor – Academic Operations were hosted at FIT by Helen Gaudette, Assistant Dean for International Education Partnerships on 8th November 2022.
This meeting was the start of a fruitful relationship with both universities desirous of creating a meaningful association that will impact the student community at large.
FIT and ATLAS are working on progression and scholarship opportunities for Master’s Programs at FIT The delegation also exchanged views on transnational engagements, student mobility, and joint faculty research. Discussions were also held around Summer School, Global Immersion, and Semester Exchange for ATLAS students.
About Fashion Institute of Technology
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is a public college in New York City. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) and focuses on art, business, design, mass communication, and technology connected to the fashion industry. It was founded in 1944. Seventeen majors are offered through the School of Art and Design, and ten through the Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology leading to an A.A.S., B.F.A., or B.S. The School of Liberal Arts offers a B.S. in art history and museum professions and a B.S. in film and media. The School of Graduate Studies offers seven programs leading to a Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, or Master of Professional Studies.
In addition to the degree programs, FIT offers a wide selection of non-credit courses through the Center for Professional Studies. One of the most popular programs is the “Sew Like a Pro” series, which teaches basic through advanced sewing skills.
FIT is an accredited institutional member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. FIT publishes research on store branding and store positioning. In 1967, FIT faculty and staff won the first higher education union contract in New York State.
About ATLAS SkillTech University, Mumbai, India
ATLAS SkillTech University is India’s leading new-age University that provides multidisciplinary education in Design, Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology. Located in the heart of Mumbai, with an ecosystem of over 3000 students from the best schools & colleges across the country, ATLAS is an urban university nestled amidst leading multinational corporate giants within its immediate proximity. ATLAS brings a unique dimension of Industry-Academia collaboration to the Global Higher Education Landscape.
Guided by India’s National Education Policy 2020 as its cornerstone, ATLAS offers cutting-edge undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs as well as a Ph.D. program with a wide range of specializations which include Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Fashion Styling & Communication, Luxury and Lifestyle, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Accounting, Digital Marketing, Communication, Advertising, and Data Analytics.
The ATLAS ethos and culture is shaped by a collaborative ecosystem where technology, community engagement, entrepreneurship, industry integration, experiential learning, and global exposure empowers young Indians to transform into Global Leaders, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Change-makers of the future.
