ISMR Ranchi

Dr. Sushil Kumar is the Joint Secretary and Professor-in-Charge at the Institute of Science and Management, Ranchi. He envisions a society where growth is a continuous and consistent process. He presents the students with adequate opportunities and resources to get the best of their talents and intellect. 

What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

“To shape the future of society”

The following factors kept me connected with the education sector:

  • The institutions being a holy and spiritual place for learning and teaching and sharing knowledge.
  • To build up a value-based and progressive society.
  • To empower the youth with high morale, enthusiasm, and successful personalities. 

What is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

“Always being a solution-giver”

As a Professor In-Charge and HOD at ISM Ranchi, my philosophy of leadership is to make all sincere efforts to influence the behavior of teachers, staff, students, and stakeholders in individual or in groups regardless of the reasons. My leadership style shows that every problem and issue has a solution if we make the “Work Map”. My responsibility includes motivating people to deliver the perfect performance, achieving goals, and monitoring the status of work done. 

How does the curriculum of your college ensure the best practice of the industry?

“Training under the industrial guidance to grasp the theoretical concepts in a better way”

The curriculum developed by the institute is based on the practices taking place in the industry. The students are deputed for internship training to understand the working of the industry. They are trained and encouraged to provide suitable suggestions with their capability, which they have developed through lecture sessions, case studies, project assignments, industrial visits, debates, webinars, seminars, workshops, etc. 

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What do you think your roles and responsibilities to the University and the students are?

“Encouraging the students to be the best at what they do”

My role and responsibilities to the University includes 

  • Contributing my knowledge in evolving and designing the best and purposeful curriculum for the benefit of students.
  • Organizing Faculty and Staff Development Programs for updating their skill and improving their performances so as to meet the challenges and threats of global competitions.
  • Creating a work culture and productive environment on the campus.
  • Building strong networking with other institutions, Government, RnD Institutions, and stakeholders.

With that being said, my roles and responsibilities for the students include exploring all possibilities to exploit student’s talents to construct a progressive, vibrant, and prosperous society. I aim at creating an entrepreneurial mindset in every student.

What do you think should be the University’s top priority over the next 10 years?

“Work towards the making of a self-reliant society”

The top priority for the University over next the 10 years should be:

  • Creating a world-class infrastructure.
  • Designing and developing the best teaching methodologies and techniques 
  • Concentrate on facilitating the students and people from different sections of the society in evolving new theories, hypotheses, technologies, etc.

When you first came to ISM Ranchi, what was your vision for the university? Has it evolved over time, and how far along in implementing that vision are you?

“Being a facilitator for innovation and creativity”

My vision for the institute was to create entrepreneurial mindsets among the teaching and non-teaching staff as well as students thus inculcating entrepreneurial culture in the campus. My vision also includes strengthening the institutional eco-system and accelerating the process of wealth generation in the Indian economy. 

What would you like people to know about your university they may not know?

“Being a trademark of success and sustained excellence”

The ISM Ranchi is a 35 years old management institute. Since 1985 it is among the oldest management institutions in Unified Bihar and Eastern India. The courses being conducted by the Institute such as MBA and DHMCT are approved by AICTE, Government of India, and affiliated to the Jharkhand University of Technology, Government of Jharkhand. The students passing out of this institute are being provided 100% placement assistance and placed in national and international companies of repute and are holding key positions there. A large number of students are now successful entrepreneurs. Faculties are highly qualified and carry long teaching experiences in their respective subjects. Students are well exposed to the industry, business, social, government, and non-government organizations so that they become the most suitable and fitted persons as per the requirements of the organizations.

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What do you see as your College’s greatest strengths?

“Being among the first ones to take initiatives for the betterment”

The college’s greatest strengths can be described as

  • The campus being stretched into 5 acres of land 
  • A green campus with all facilities to build up professional skills among the students. 
  • MBA and DHMCT courses are approved by AICTE, Government of India, and affiliated to the Jharkhand University of Technology, Government of Jharkhand.
  • Very strong networking and relationship with industry, NGO, Government Institutions, Academic Institutions, R&D institutions, National & MNCs, Hotel Properties, Institutions related to tourism, hospitality and hotel industries, etc.
  • ISM Ranchi has framed “Innovation & Startup Policy” for the promotion and development of entrepreneurship among the students and youth of the society. This is the first of its own kind being implemented by the institute.

What are some of the biggest challenges you see, both for higher education in general and for your University specifically?

“A casual approach and lack of management activities slow down the progress”

The biggest challenges for higher education are to face global competitions with a sub-standard support system. The prevalence of mistrust and non-committal attitude causes hindrance to the development of an individual and the society as a whole. There is also a significant lack of dedicated faculty in the higher education sector. 

Any suggestions you would like to give to the current youth and the aspiring students?

“Aspire to be true world leaders”

The current youth and aspiring students are highly energetic, creative, innovative, and have a strong desire to change the world. I request them to opt for their career in the field of startup entrepreneurship, research, and development, enterprise building. It will generate wealth in the economy and make the nation the most powerful.