Amity University Jaipur

Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeeb Pal is the working Director at Amity University, Jaipur. He is an accomplished and dynamic professional with over 22 years of cross-functional experience in the Hospitality Sector & Academics. He joined Academics in the year 2005 and was actively involved with Academic Administration, lessening with National and International Universities. He is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and uplifting the morale of team-mates and grooming the younger generation for the challenges tomorrow.

When you first came to Amity, what was your vision for your department? What changes do you see now?

“Changes are meant to keep improving the institute for excellence we require”

Well, after spending a decade with a Hospitality School attached with a Hotel Group, it was a quite different setup for me at Amity. I found the initial concentration of everyone within the department was with Academics and slightly there was a lack of professionalism within the department. I started discussing with my team and within a month, I could see the changes in the department – right from Grooming of the Faculties to active participation and enthusiasm among the students. My Vision is to see that one-day Amity School of Hospitality features among the Top Five Institutes in India.

What goals do you have in mind for your department for the next few years?

“Hospitality and holistic atmosphere in the college for students’ growth”

Hospitality- is one Industry which keeps on changing with times. To ensure your students do not lack behind, it is imperative to bring changes to your curriculum in consultation with the Industry. We keep on reviewing our curriculum from time to time and ensure it remains updated. Research and Innovation is the key to success today. 70% of my teaching faculties are with Ph.D. now and I wish to see 100% within the next few years. Entrepreneurship is another area on which we are closely working so that tomorrow, we start producing Job Givers than Job Seekers.

How do you strategize about the key programs and plan for the administration of your department?

“Teamwork and mutual regulating administration for the smooth working of the institute”

I, strongly believe in working as a team and do not trust Authoritative Leadership. Job descriptions and Key expectations are clearly defined for the teammates. We have a very strong system of Mentorship Model for the students, which helps me to ensure that the student’s queries and difficulties come to me without delay and they are addressed within a span of defined time. The proper delegation, timely motivation, and ownership of responsibilities among the teammates, really helps me to manage the entire proceedings of the School.

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What are some of the biggest challenges that you have faced during your tenure at Amity University Rajasthan? How did you overcome them?

“Lack of awareness about several arenas to gain value and learning”

The Biggest challenge which we face today is the lack of awareness among the community for a course in the Hospitality Industry, even though our Industry is the largest producer of Jobs in the world. But things are changing, and we are quite hopeful for the future of Hospitality Courses in India.

What are the greatest strengths of your department?

“The brand reputation with most flexible academia and well-structured activities”

Our biggest strength is the brand Amity- with as many as 25 Campuses spread across the globe; the students get the benefit throughout their career. We have a system of offering Open Elective Subjects for the students and that makes the curriculum flexible, allowing students to study the course of his/her choice, in addition to the main degree program. Regular guest lectures, Industry visits, an environment of research are the other strengths of our Institute. 

How is Hospitality different from other professional courses?

“Hospitality is learning from experience and working”

A Course in Hospitality opens a plethora of Job Opportunities, apart from providing the most Energetic Working Atmosphere. It is a career without any limit, it offers you seamless traveling and working throughout the globe, you get a chance to meet and serve the most famous personalities in the world, enjoy the most expensive cuisines in the world, and still get paid for everything.

Tell us about your experience in higher education and what makes it the best industry to work in?

“Coordination with various event companies for hospitality training and internships”

After, spending about 8 years with the Industry & then shifting to Higher Education gives me an extra edge. I am fortunate enough to produce more than 1000 Hospitality professionals in my career of 22 years & extremely proud of my students who are ruling the Industry. The best part of this Industry is every day is new and hard things get repeated. 

How do you train yourself or the faculty to deliver this program to the students?

“Guidance to students at every stage of their career towards success”

 Continuous follow-up and follow-through are extremely important. Timely preparation of Course Profiles and Session Plans along with an organized Feedback system helps me to makes the curriculum flexible allows students to study the course of his/her choice, in addition to the main degree program keep things under control. Faculty Development programs, Research Publications are mandatory requirements.

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What suggestions would you like to give to the current hospitality students?

“Explore every opportunity you get to turn your life into what you desired”

Ignite your passion, you will have your mentors at Amity, to help you explore with Golden Opportunities.