Dr. Ajay Jaiswal is a HOD of KDK College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharashtra. He did B.E, M.E, and Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering. He is a life member of the Indian Society for Technical Education, CSI, IE, and ACM. He has attended several workshops related to Professional Development, Machine Learning and Ethical Hacking, and Network Security. He has also co-authored several research papers in international journals.

KDK College of Engineering

What connects you with the education sector?

“Teaching and academic goals in the education field”

My first choice of profession is the education sector. I came to this field with an urge for teaching. Moreover, I keep myself updated with the trends of the time. It provides me with the necessary steps in my career. My experience with KDK is delightful. The work environment and team support that I received on campus are the finest and supportive ones. I cherish every moment spent in this college. I have been receiving excellent academic independence and full support from senior management and authorities. It connects me with academic and teaching goals.

What are your roles and responsibilities?

“Ensure professional practices, academic coordination, and environment“

Encouraging a healthy process in-class teaching practices under the supervision of teachers helps the betterment of our students. I ensure professional practices, creating an academic environment, and standards of engineering education. It develops our students to be global technocrats. The coordination in departmental meetings helps the overall development of the campus.

What extracurricular programs on campus raise the skills of students to face real-world challenges?

“Focus on the student, institution and social level”

We have a range of extracurricular activities to enhance the skills of students. These activities on campus are famous. The primary goals of programs focus on the individual student, institutional and social level.

How does the curriculum of KDK College of Engineering ensure students' future?

“Time management, thinking skills and academic competence for pupils”

The development of an individual is a principal goal of the curriculum. A well-formed syllabus affords a positive impact on the emotional, intellectual, social, and interpersonal development of students. A good curriculum helps a candidate to understand critical thinking skills, time management, academic and intellectual competence. Students learn to negotiate, communicate, manage conflict by working together.

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How do you bring a practical approach towards subjects as industry-oriented?

“Keep updated with industry-related workshops and lectures”

We try to keep the syllabus with current trends and technologies. It is implemented into the daily classes. We invite smart people from the industry to do expert lectures and workshops for students and teaching staff. Hence, we get fresh ideas and inspiration. We encourage faculty and students in reading a lot, engage with smart people on social media, go to conferences, join networks, and projects.

What are the approaches you bring apart from the curriculum in teaching?

“Develop Behavior Management Plan, Universal Design for Learning and Collaborative Planning for students”

We implement the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach and practice to engage in Collaborative Planning and Teaching with faculty and students. Moreover, we develop a strong Behavior Management Plan for having control of the classroom. It is essential to communicate goals accessible to all students. We practice posting daily schedules, displaying classroom rules and expectations, encouraging peer-to-peer instruction and leadership. It helps to speak to students privately about any concerns, employing specific and meets the academic goal of the students.

What do you like people to know about KDK College of Engineering?

“Quality teaching by experienced faculty on campus”

Our campus is one of the best dependable engineering colleges in the Nagpur and Vidarbha region. We deliver the classes for students with experienced faculty. It helps to raise the quality of our teaching practices. 

What are the greatest strengths of KDK College of Engineering?

“Excellent administrative support, Strong faculty qualification, talented, dedicated cooperative faculty, and great collaboration”

The care for students is the greatest strength of our campus. Strong faculty qualification, talented, dedicated cooperative faculty, great collaboration, and good communication are other features of the campus. A supportive working environment exists in department members. Moreover, excellent administrative support, a good computing environment, and adequate lab facilities are notable inside the college. 

What challenges do you see for higher education and KDK College of Engineering?

“Scarcity of instructors and innovation of business model”

The scarcity of instructors is significant difficulties faced in higher education. Education is critical to tackling the problems that lie ahead in the future. Higher education systems are soon becoming incompatible with the future. The employment markets become more automated, digital, and flexible. We must continue to study and refresh our abilities. However, the circumstances for lifelong learning altered dramatically in a non-linear world. The demand for lifelong learning allows people to access learning opportunities. We need to create educational models that reflect culture. The innovation of the business model and digital transformation are necessary parts. 

What Hackathons were conducted at KDK to build the ideas of students?

“Students activity cell and forum organize several activities in the curriculum”

We organize various events in the department that include Hackathon. The department consists of Student’s Forum “FACE-IT”. It is a forum at Computer Engineering and Information Technology. We are conducting several curricular activities under this forum. Moreover, the Student Activity Cell provides various clubs managed by the students. 

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Any suggestions do you like to give to aspiring students?

“Be a leader and create a collection of values for the progress of the future”

The simple process aids in avoiding errors. An experienced mentorship helps a lot. Draw close to your best interests at heart. Be a leader, not a follower. It is necessary to distance yourself from an inactive group of individuals. Being modest and humble helps you to be receptive to learning from elders. It is essential to create a collection of values. Many profound cultural, social, and spiritual values benefit everyone. I advocate three simple values: life, education, and freedom for students. Emotional management is crucial for getting through the challenges. Life is 10% of what occurs to us and 90% of how we react to it.