Doon Group of Colleges, Dehradun: Dr. Manzoor Ahmed Interview

Dr. Manzoor Ahmed is the Dean (Academics) at Doon Group of Colleges, Dehradun. He has completed his B.Sc and M.Sc degree from HNB Garhwal Central University (Forestry). He has over 9 years of experience as a Dean and three years of teaching experience.

What do you see as Doon Group of Colleges greatest strengths?

"We focus on both practical and theoretical knowledge"

We boast one of the best libraries in all of Dehradun colleges which is well equipped with big Journals, conference papers, Books and other scholarly articles. Moreover, We have quality faculty in all the departments who are passionate about research and teaching and prioritize student welfare .

How does the curriculum of Doon Group of Colleges ensure the best practice of industry?

"Our curriculum and syllabus is most suitable for agriculture related companies" 

As I mentioned earlier, our focus is on practical knowledge so that students are industry-ready. Moreover, some students go for entrepreneurship and explore other business-related opportunities in the field of agriculture and allied sciences. 

What are your roles and responsibilities to the institute and the students?

"I take young and talented faculty and show them what is possible for them to do in academics"

The Dean is expected to establish and maintain a collegial work climate, cooperatively leading the academic unit towards improved productivity and relevancy, ensuring the academic integrity and curricular coherence of all programs embraced within it. 

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What are the opportunities available for the growth of students including?

"We have a dedicated training and placement cell for internships and placements of students"

Many students go into corporate giants both in core and non-tech companies. At core, some of the companies visiting our campus are Incorp, Mahindra Agricorp, Reliance and UPL-Agricultural solutions and agricultural technologies. Moreover, we conduct time to time seminars for Knowledge transfer from esteemed and established professionals and faculties.

Any insights into how your institute could be more welcoming to students of different races or economic backgrounds?

"The college is actively providing scholarships to students with economically weaker backgrounds"

We have a college welfare team specifically that acts against all kinds of discrimination, such as caste, race, ethnicity and economic background.

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

"Time management and focus towards the objective are the keys to success"

Passion towards one's goal is what separates an exceptional student from the crowd. These two things coupled with discipline are what I would like students to work upon.