Dr. Sayanika Deka Sarma has been working as the Head and Assistant Professor of Business Administration Department at NERIM Group of Institutions, Guwahati, Assam. She has done B. Sc., MBA, NET in Management and PhD as part of her academics. Her area of Interest is Service Marketing. And she has an amazing 18 years of teaching experience.

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

"Happiness and pride I receive after interacting with young minds have kept me associated with this sector"

I have been associated with the education industry for the last 18 years and since then this industry has undergone a lot of change not only in terms of curriculum, but also in terms of teaching pedagogy. However this industry is a vibrant one as the people associated with it are young, dynamic, enthusiastic with a zeal for knowledge. And why I am associated with this sector is because I love to work and interact with young minds as each student is unique and possess some amazing skills. They are the reason of my pride and pleasure.

Being the Department Head at NERIM, what is your philosophy of leadership? 

"I believe in giving equal opportunities to everyone to learn and grow"

The working and learning environment of NERIM is simply amazing and all the individuals of our Department work together as a team. And I totally believe in collaborative way of working, because people are given equal opportunities to learn and grow when they work together to fulfill the shared goals of an institution. Hence following the principle, I have given a transparent and respectful ambiance to everyone in my team so that they can out forward their views without any hesitation.

How do you strategize the key programs for the marketing and administration of your institution?

"By taking support of our great Alumni and evangelists"

As we are in the education sector, we are involved in the creation of responsible and socially awared human assets. And our aim remains to mentor and empower our students while giving full attention to their all-around development. We also try to orient the high energy of this young generation into positivity with personalized care and attention. Our brand ambassador, evangelists, Alumni who are successful in their own fields helps us a lot for enhacing our reach to our potential future because no one knows us better than them. 

In your experience, what inbound students can gain from studying here in your institute?

"We offer best courses, training programs and internships"

We have rigourous training programs for every student both in the classroom and outside it as well as our main objective is to ensure holistic development of every student who is pursuing their dream courses with us. Our teachers not only act as mentors but also support and guide our students at every path of their journey. Apart from this, parents of students are regularly updated about the academic progress and performance of students. 

How does the curriculum of NERIM ensure the best practices of industry?

"It is regularly updated by Academicians after thorough analysis of market demands"

Our NERIM institute is affiliated to the Dibrugarh University of Assam and we follow the curriculum designed by University itself. And as and when required, appropriate updates are done by the Academic Council of the University. In addition to this, our college has an active industry-interface interaction through which renowned industry persons interact with our students on a regular basis. Lastly, hands-on training and internships are organized for the benefit of students.

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How is your institution more welcoming to students of different races or economic backgrounds?

"Our location itself is a blessing for us and we cherish the diversity of students by treating everyone equally"

North East India is a melting point of different races, communities and ethnic tribes and everyone here have full respect for each other. And our college has a mixed population of students from different communities, groups and tribes, and we cherish this diversity with full enthusiasm. We also encourage our students to be open minded and learn from their peers. Our college faculty takes great care of students by ensuring a secular ambiance for them.

What are your responsibilities for the institution and students?

"I am responsible to supervise departmental activities and for guiding students"

Being a teacher, ambiance of my responsibilities is very vast. And I am accountable for the coordination of all academic activities which are organized in college, along with ensuring the overall aptitude and attitude development of our students. And I also need to act as a bridge between students and institution.

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

"Bringing back student's focus towards their studies is our main objective after this covid pandemic"

The education sector has undergone a sea change after the covid pandemic and hnece learning patterns of the students have also changed. They seemed to be more comfortable with remote learning. So the immediate challenges in front of us is to bring back the students in the classroom and to bridge the gap between the academics and industry demands. And in the long term, we need to maintain and sustain the image of our institution as a centre of excellence.

Why you joined NERIM Group of Institutions?

"I joined the NERIM due to the instutute's vibrant working culture and ethical practices"

As an individual I was looking for a work place where I can learn and grow. NERIM provides a beautiful balance of personal and professional growth for any individual associated with it. The good will, ethical practices and high commitment towards the vision makes the institution a dream workplace. 

What would you like people to know about your NERIM institute?

"Students will get best education and amenities here in our college"

We are one of the oldest and premier institutions of North East India. And we do have high number of Alumni and students, which speaks a lot about us. At NERIM we not only teach but also ensure all-around development of our students by building their skills and encouraging them to face the outside world with more confidence.

What are some of the greatest strengths of your NERIM institute?

"Our education quality, infrastructure and training programs are main pillars of strength"

Our commitment to offer finest quality education to students and maintain excellence in all activities and events we organize for enhacing students skills, personality and overall knowledge makes us strong. In addition to this, our healthy study-work environment and training programs for faculty and students makes us resilient. 

What are some of the biggest challenges you see for your college in general?

"Filling the gap between ever changing industry demands and academic practices is a challenge"

We all know very well that a student’s mind is very restless and curious and they get impatient and bored very soon. So as a teacher, I have to ensure that I can retain the attention of my students. And availability of excess information also becomes an issue for students as they can't go through everything and they can't remember everything. Moreover bridging the gap between the industry needs and academic calendar is a big challenge for us just like any other institution. 

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

"Find out your core strengths, work on your weaknesses and keep learning new things"

I would like to advise my students to identify their core strengths. Also keep enhacing your skills and knowledge, set realistic goals for yourself, and put your 100% efforts in whatever work you do. And we tecahers are always there to support and gudie you, have faith in us.

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How do you establish a healthy relationship and environment in your institute?

"By being a good listener, communicator and an honest person while I interact with anyone in college"

To ensure a healthy relationship with everyone in my institute, I stay honest with everyone while interacting and listening to their issues and queries. I also keep upgrading my knowledge and skills so that I can address and resolve their doubts properly. And I have also ensured that my support and guidance is available for students whenever they get stuck somewhere. Therefore uniformity in approach to students without any biases helps me to build a healthy relationship with them