न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते।
(In this world, there is no purifier as great as knowledge.)
Let the Spirit of Inquiry Burn Bright in Our Campus
I am truly honoured to be a part of Sarvajanik University in the capacity of the Provost and Chief Academic Officer at this pivotal moment in its distinguished history when the institution has established a unique identity poised for global recognition.
The Sarvajanik Education Society's exceptional vision has provided dynamic leadership for the University’s development. Their strategic agenda is set to drive the institution toward realizing a series of ambitious goals in the near future. These initiatives will serve as a comprehensive roadmap, guiding the University's efforts to enhance its operations. With the recent advancements in technology, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence, we now have powerful tools to advance our work and further the University’s mission in teaching and research. It is crucial that we explore these technologies in ways that remain true to our core values, ensuring that our progress is always in line with our principles of integrity and academic excellence.
Higher education holds a unique significance in individual and national development. Graduates are expected to take up responsible positions in society. Education prepares young minds to become agents of change and for a decent, respectful livelihood. Universities serve as hubs for social development, fostering and nurturing societal values through education and imparting the right values.
Considering the current status of the University and its strategic planning process, I envision focusing on three core areas of higher education: research and innovation, academic planning and implementation, and talent management. To keep pace with evolving trends in higher education, I look forward to focusing on experiential learning in our programs while leveraging technology in classrooms. My mission will be to cultivate life-long learners who can think independently and out of the box. The commitment of our faculty and staff towards our student's future success is evident in the quality of teaching, thoughtful guidance, and mentorship.
The University has already laid a strong foundation for accelerating academic progress. For students, this means that their knowledge journey at Sarvajanik University will equip them to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. We aim to focus your talent and ambition through our lens of entrepreneurial thinking, which involves taking the initiative, exchanging knowledge across disciplines, learning from experience and resourcefully engaging with the world. The New Education Policy has made our task simpler for experimenting to enhance the efficacy of our higher education.
Sarvajanik University provides an ideal learning environment with its innovative approach to designing curriculum and pedagogy. The University is committed to providing a good education with world-class technology and a student-centric approach. Learning by experience, association, and interaction will be the focus of our University. A classroom is a laboratory of ideas where everyone has the opportunity to both share and receive knowledge. We are committed to preparing our students intellectually, creatively, emotionally, and socially so they are equipped to apply their skills and knowledge in ways that contribute to the betterment of society.
Education in India is expanding with the consistent rise in the Gross Enrollment Ratio. To effectively meet this growing demand, it is essential to be equipped with forward-looking strategic planning. We will grow and succeed in our mission to educate students, create knowledge, and provide service to our community and beyond. Our teaching community has tremendous capacity and intellectual capital to respond quickly and thoughtfully to bring changes in our educational landscape. The vision and leadership of the Sarvajanik Society will help the University navigate testing times. I am reminded of Henry Ford, who said, “Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, and working together is a success.”
I am fully committed to supporting academic excellence and developing principled leaders. The University gives wings to your dreams. Come join Sarvajanik University and be part of the change.
I welcome the opportunity to connect with you and listen to stakeholders' questions, concerns, and ideas.
Best wishes to you all for a very successful 2024-25 academic year.
Best Regards,
Dr. Kiran Pandya,
Provost - (Aug 24' onwards)
SARVAJANIK UNIVERSITY
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