Career College Group Director: Prof. Pradeep Jain Interview

Prof. Pradeep Jain is the Group Director of Career college, Bhopal. As a Group Director of this institution, he aims to establish Career college as a destination for the best researchers, students, and faculty members by choice. He has implemented several methodologies to accelerate the growth of the college to achieve A++ from NAAC and thus become a rising star institution in the entire Central India.

What is your philosophy of leadership?

“Constant appreciation & team-building efforts for everybody’s intellectual growth”

For me, leadership is building confidence in my team, to march towards excellence tirelessly and with enthusiasm. I do not like flattering but always reinforce my teammates with appreciating remarks so that they can foster growth and responsibility in the required direction.

How do you strategize for the marketing and administration of your school?

“Use of the digital content & social media domains for marketing”

A strategic marketing plan & ad campaigns which include:

• Promotional Videos.
• Lecture content videos.
• Generate content to encourage admissions.
• Promotional campaigns on the radio.
• Use of social media like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn to connect with aspiring students.
• Collection of online reviews, feedback from parents, successful alumni, and current students.

Considering the administrative strategies, my focus is always on best curriculum delivery via the implementation of innovative teaching such as the use of ICT, experiential learning, participative learning, online teaching, etc.

What can an inbound student gain from studying here in your College?

“Collaboration with international institutes for wider exposure for our students”

To provide our students with the best platform for their future we collaborate with various foreign universities & institutions too. Therefore, along with the traditional Indian education system, our inbound students also get benefited from foreign programs.

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

“A rich mixture of academics, industry visits, tie-ups & a strong training protocol” 

We supplement our curriculum with several field visits to provide exposure to industry and research. We also supplement the regular curriculum with a variety of short-term courses in collaboration with NPTEL, Swayam, IIT Bombay for the enrichment of employment skills. Moreover, we have UGC-NSQF and NSDC which provide assured employment in the industry on completion. Various vocational education training and value-added courses are also designed by our institute to add to entrepreneurship skills. 

How does your College practice inclusivity?

“To support the rural talent, we provide different slabs of scholarship up to 100% on merit basis”

We encourage all religions and different perspectives to promote equity via different cultural activities. We provide scholarships as per government norms to minorities. We acknowledge and respect every student for their achievement. We also reward them for their academic excellence, sports achievements, and provide free guidance for competitive exams.

What are your roles and responsibilities towards your students and college?

“To act within my powers for the success of my institute with reasonable care & diligence”

As a Group Director, my role is very crucial. I have to act as a facilitator, manager, mentor, mediator, and a somewhat bitter side that is even an agent of development for the organization. My most important role and responsibilities include:

• Communication and substantial discussion with faculty members, in-charges, and other officials regarding curricular evolution, planning, and purchase of books, infrastructure maintenance, and student affairs for the upliftment of the institution.
• I frequently organize mentoring sessions, workshops, and seminars for teachers for consistent quality education and provide constructive feedback based on performances.
• I plan the budget for college resources, job placements, coordinate with all other heads of department for innovative educational processes, quality of education, and online learning materials to meet the planned curriculum goals.

How do you establish a healthy environment in your College?

“Mentor-Mentee scheme for the successful student-teacher relationship in the campus”

Feedback, appreciation, and celebration of the learners' success are some parts of my strategy to boost healthy relationships for a conducive learning environment. Our faculty members are our greatest resource and hence we always promote clear communication between student and teacher to resolve any learning-related issue.

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