Pacific University

Prof. (Dr.) Hemant Kothari (Ph.D., NET-JRF, M.Com, M.H.R.M., and FDP-IIM, Ahmadabad) is presently working at Pacific University, Udaipur as Dean, P.G. Studies with vast teaching experience of almost 20 years and specializes in the subjects related to General Management, Human Resource Management & Behavioral Science. He leaves no stone unturned to let his students accomplish great success.

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

“Diverse factors of enthusiasm, passion, opportunities, and respect in the sector of education”

There are many driving forces which lead me to be in this profession for so long and it’s difficult to enumerate all of them, Still few important ones are my passion for education, secondly, the respect you gain in society lastly you always have the opportunity to learn new things and transfer them to you, students and colleagues.

When you first came to the Pacific University, what was your vision and how are you trying to achieve the same?

“The evolving of the facilities and academia of the college”

When I joined Pacific I thought to grow and reach the highest level in this field and it can be achieved unless you align yon goals with the organizational goals and that what I did. We try to achieve the skills and capabilities of the students in our institute.

How does the curriculum of Pacific University ensure the best practice of industry?

“The experiential learning and practical work fortification in the University”

We provide holistic development to the students of the college. The entire teaching pedagogy of the university focuses on nurturing and shaping the future of youth so that they can empower themselves. . The course curriculum is updated every year looking towards the industry requirement so that students can possess the most updated subject knowledge and skills and can be industry ready to seek better placements.

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

“To create opportunities and let the team be aware of those opportunities and life skills”

In my opinion, the first and foremost responsibility is to develop a conducive working environment where every employee gets an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally and to see how students get the best teaching-learning environment and how we can hone their employability skills side by side with life skills.

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What are the best practices offered by the university to the students which help them gain the necessary skills?

“The involvement of various clubs, societies and skills management”

  • Pacific has always endeavored for 360-degree development of aspiring students through experiential learning of various clubs and activities. 
  • Student Development Programs we adopt diversified pedagogical approaches to enrich the learning. 
  • Study Circle Activities are conducted for first-year students as a professional booster.
  • Various study Circles are formed to ensure the participation of each and student. 
  • Study Circles are formed for the amalgamation of creativity and knowledge. 
  • Clubbed with the traditional education specialized forums are formed for the final year students to give a touch up to the excellence. 
  • These clubs give the students the required edge to build their communication skills, leadership qualities as well as organizing ability along with creatively pursuing their hobbies.

What can an inbound student gain from studying here at your university?

“Several associations to organizations for better learning and knowledge”

We at Pacific try to leave no stone to unturn and that’s why we have made MOUs with a good number of globally recognized and reputed universities for Student Exchange Program and inbound students are already taking advantage of these exchange programs so that the very gap can be bridged.

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

“The delivery of right expression to the Indian Education system and college academia”

In my opinion, the biggest challenge for higher education in India is to increase the enrollment number of International Students on one side and in research on the other. And, for Pacific University it is to continuously endeavor towards maintaining its reputation for being the center of education excellence and let me very true that it’s a very challenging task as a society always have high delivery expectation from you.

How do you tend to establish a healthy relation and environment at your University?

“Loyalty lies in the features of the teamwork within the college premises”

Participation and involvement in decision making at all levels along with autonomy have helped Pacific to create and foster a congenial working environment. Such practice motivates employees, builds a feeling of bonding, and makes them loyal towards the organization.

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

“Commitment to the hard work and dedication results in success”

Yes, the only suggestion to the vibrant youth of India is Think and Aspire for high, and be committed to achieving them, learn from your mistakes, and not be afraid of failure.