Shine-Abdur Razzaque Ansari Institute of Health Education and research

Mr Arif Ahmed is the Secretary of Shine-Abdur Razzaque Ansari Institute of Health Education and Research. He believes that students will truly progress if teachers become their mentors first. Mr.Ahmed is a passionate educationist and a nationalist at heart. 

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

“Developing as an individual and helping others with the same”

The factors that have kept me connected is being able to contribute to the development of technical education. Formulating and implementing new teaching strategies with the help of modern technology and tools gives me a chance to learn every day. Also, while you are in this sector, you always have the chance to meet fresh talents with new and innovative ideas. 

What is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style? 

“Upliftment of the members morally, mentally, and spiritually?

My philosophy lies in leading with love, optimism, and being a facilitator for learning. As a leader, my job is to focus on the solutions and providing equal opportunities for everyone. I strive to make way for education for the most deprived segments of the society. My focus is to bring in more and more modern and new skilled new education. 

How does the curriculum of your college ensure the best practice of Industry?

“Designing the curriculum with the help of experts and professionals”

In today’s educational system, the participation of industries in curriculum design and delivery at institutions and universities is very much essential to prepare the students for employment. The challenge is not the supply of talent but that of talent that meets the needs of the competitive world. There are immense possibilities of linkages in several areas including placements, curriculum redesign, teacher re-orientation, affiliated science and technology parks, joint research, and taking the outcome of research to the market. The process of framing the curriculum starts with its design. While designing the curriculum, the health industries, hospitals and academic institutions carefully choose the components to be included. Once the needed curriculum is designed, the next step is to deliver it effectively to the students. In this aspect, the industries collaborate in various ways with academic institutions. Faculty members who are pursuing their PG and PhD programs may avail assistance from industries for their research. Industries can support by conducting research methodology workshops. This can also include research guidance from industry. 

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

“Ensure that the students and staff are content”

To achieve the maximum benefit from the teaching and learning experience, both students and the University must commit to the resources and effort. Both students and the University have responsibilities to ensure that the learning experience is the best it can be. The University has responsibilities to you, and you have responsibilities to the University and yourself. Health, safety and wellbeing of our students and staff remain the top priority. The University will provide an environment that supports your intellectual, social and personal development. 

What do you think should be the university's top priority over the next 10 years?

“Implementation of the best practices”

The university’s priority list looks something like this:

  • Self-development
  • Strategic thinking and acting
  • Ethical practice and civic-mindedness
  • Innovation

What do you see as your colleges’ greatest strength?

“Standard education with abundant resources”

The list of strengths would start with a diverse culture, empowering the underprivileged and the ignored sections of the society. I want the institution to be inclusive and welcoming of all the students no matter where they come from. My focus will stay on bringing up deprived students and providing them with equal opportunities. 

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

“To meet the needs of the students and the industry”

Education models need to be designed for lifelong learning to cope with the technological and social changes constantly taking place. We need to work towards including a ‘skills over degrees’ model where students will not be judged just based on their grades. Adjusting to the evolving needs and expectations of the “student-consumer” will also take dedicated efforts.

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What does this mean for higher education systems?

“Changes might be uncomfortable initially but fruitful in the long run”

Higher education today finds itself in a society in flux and it is becoming increasingly difficult for “education incumbents” to keep up. Almost everything developed for the 20th-century workforce is being dismantled and reconstructed, higher education is no exception. Universities must reevaluate their roles now and what they could grow to be in the future. We will have to acknowledge that the educational systems and pathways of the future will be better served by alternative, innovative models.

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

“Normalize changing opinions when you learn something new”

Learn to seek help and vent when there’s a lot on your plate. Learn the importance of teamwork. Be sincere in your approach and most importantly know your weak points. Lastly, learn to re-learn and unlearn as you walk through the journey.