Austosh College

Dr. Tathagata Ray Chaudhuri. is the associate Professor at Asutosh College, Kolkata. He holds a teaching experience of twenty years. In these two decades, he has shaped the careers of several students with his knowledge and guidance to them. He has been a great support in all the fields to the students of the institute.

Being the HOD & IQAC Coordinator, what is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

“Teamwork and Participative leadership to carry the potential of the best decision making”

Leadership should be inclusive and collaborative for “bridging the gap” among various internal and external stakeholders. As a leader, it is my philosophy to be a part of a team that includes teachers inclusive of seniors and juniors, non-teaching staff, and student representatives who work as a team, as per the decision of the Governing Body of the college. During the selection of any team leader for any assignment, potential to be chosen over any other criteria. Feedback to be taken from Parents, Students, and alumni, and grievances, if any to be addressed.

Being the HOD & IQAC Coordinator, how do you strategize about the key programs and plans for the marketing and administration of your institution?

“Planning and structuring of the administrative work with proper implementation team for the same”

We have an Inclusive and collaborative administration. There is an active and constructive role of the Teachers’ Council, Nonteaching Council, Students Union, Alumni Association, and other stakeholders in administration. Time-bound result oriented targets to be set and attained. We provide several incentives for better performing faculty and students. We associate with companies for providing Job oriented training/entrepreneurship programs for students. Display course content and course outcomes on the college website. Faculty members act as resource persons/speakers/ in seminars and symposiums at the national and international level which also helps to advertise for the college. Introduction and implementation of short-term entrepreneurship programs by each department is also an important strategy we use.

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

“Collaboration with firms for activity-based learning and personality development of the students”

  • The Career Counselling and Training Programme has been designed as a 6-month training program for final year/semester students.
  • The Soft Skill Development Unit has been introduced to equip students with skills that help them in the transition from campus to the corporate world.
  • Industrial visits and visits to research institutes and laboratories are arranged for science students.
  • Seminars/ talks/ workshops by renowned academicians are also arranged regularly.
  • The Governing Body and different stakeholders are kept alert about different enrichment programs. Suggestions for improvement from any quarter are welcomed and duly considered.

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

“Expanding the academia with a well-shaped circular for overall development”

  • Introduction of more PG courses.
  • Develop its platform for total online mode of teaching.
  • Apply for CPE ( Centre for Potential of Excellence)
  • To develop as a unitary University.

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

“Vision to get stronger for the betterment of students as well as the reputation of the college”

When I first came to this college I had little knowledge but huge respect for the nearly 100-year college. In my nearly 20 years of teaching in this college, the teaching-learning evaluation system has changed drastically from a talk and talk in 1999 to a nearly complete online mode, today. But the vision of the teaching-learning needs to be updated further. The system on one hand needs to make educated, logical, open-minded unbiased individuals who can ask logical questions and come to unbiased conclusions. At the same time, the education system needs to impart knowledge that can be explored to earn a living, job oriented training rather than just bookish information is needed at this hour.

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

“The accomplishments at every arena and still working to furnish more”

Recognition

  • Mother Teresa International Award For Best College In Kolkata (2012)
  • 2nd Best College In Calcutta & 34th In India In Science Teaching: India Today Magazine (30th May 2016)
  • BOOST grant of 45 lakhs from the DST for setting up a Biotechnology Laboratory for subjects of Life Sciences.
  • RUSA grant 

Infrastructure 

  • 5 Campuses (Including Green Campus At Bhasa)
  • Well‐equipped Laboratories  SMART CLASSROOMS 
  • Ict Facility  Automated Library, E‐library
  • Computerized Office /Accounts
  • IT Section
  • WI-FI Enabled Campus Gymnasium
  • Elevator In Each Building 

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

“Unlimited potential for excellence in its human resources”

  • The real strength of our institution lies in - students, staff, and all stakeholders – and in the ability to convert apparent drawbacks into assets.
  • The college is affiliated with the University of Calcutta, one of the country’s most prestigious seats of learning. 
  • Around 640 plus publications in reputed national and international journals in the present year, 2019-2020 is just a small example.
  • There has been a concerted attempt to upgrade the technological component in the institute.

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

“Establishment of settled placement and training cell for the students”

The lack of job-oriented education can give income to the students in the VUCA world. There is still no well-planned assessment system for the teachers. Some sort of feedback/assessment along with incentives or action is very much needed.

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

“Hold passion and exploit your potential to the fullest for moving towards success”

Exploit the potential to the fullest. Unless a student gets involved with the subject he/she can never excel, so either get involved with the subject you are studying or study something you want to get involved with. Make small targets set small goals and try to reach the same before aiming higher. Don’t compete with others, compete only with yourself to be better informed tomorrow than you are today.