Global Group Of Institutes, Dean (Student Welfare): Dr. P K Sharma Interview

Dr P.K. Sharma has an outstanding academic background, having completed his undergraduate degree at Guru Nanak Prem Karam Sir College in Nadala, Kapurthala. He followed this up with a postgraduate degree from DAV College in Jalandhar and M.Phil and PhD degrees from the Guru Nanak Dev University (Main Campus).

Dr. Sharma has been the principal of Hindu College in Amritsar for 9 years and has 37 years of teaching experience in the same institution. Through his research, he has also made a significant contribution to the academic community. He has authored over 30 papers that have been published in both national and international journals besides presenting 16 papers in different conferences. He has also supervised 8 M.Phil. students and 2 PhD candidates.

Presently, Dr Sharma is a life member of the Indian Society of Information Theory & Application (ISITA). He also holds memberships in the Punjab School Education Board, the Governing Council of the Hindu College, the Membership of Syndicate, and Guru Nanak Dev University. As the Dean of Student Welfare, his office is always open and ready to help students with any challenge during their educational journey at the Global Group of Institutions.

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

Diversity prepares students to be able to work in any setting in the world. Students wishing to be part of the Global Group of Institutes would be comfortable working with and interacting with different types of individuals. Diversity encourages creative thinking. Through a simple conversation with students coming from different regions, states, and countries, they can learn to investigate unknown ideas, be innovative and consider perspectives they may not have encountered before. Diversity also affects a student's academic, and social experiences by enabling them to work effortlessly with people from other races, ethnicities, cultures, and economic backgrounds. This leads to greater awareness, understanding and acceptance of different beliefs and customs. Our campus cultural diversity enriches the student’s educational experience, improves their communication, and better prepares them for their work life.

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

As the Dean Student Welfare, I am in charge of students services and their on-campus activities. It is my duty to provide sports for students, address students' behaviour, coordinate admissions and overlook the new students' orientation. The dean is also the chairperson of the committee to prevent ragging. It is also the dean's responsibility to encourage a healthy and lively positive relationship among students. I do that by planning and organizing various extracurricular activities.

When you first came to Global Group of lnstitutes, what was your vision for the institute? Has it evolved over time, and how far along in implementing that vision are you?

When I initially started out, I wanted to encourage the students to educate and prepare them to reach the highest levels of academia. I wish all of my students to attain numerous academic achievements and success in different competitive examinations. We are trying our hardest to achieve this target, but it will take some time.

How does the curriculum of Global Group of institutes ensures the best practice of industry?

Our curriculum is given by the concerned board university, I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar and the Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training, Chandigarh. However, we at the Institute level divide the whole curriculum into different parts and prepare the students for their final examinations accordingly. We also attempt to give the students work exposure by giving them opportunities to visit different industries.

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

Students should keep the following points in mind. Skills like communication, teamwork, critical thinking and flexibility have always been important for work and life. Rapid advances in technology are transforming the world of work and millions of jobs around the globe will go unfilled due to a lack of skills. So learn new skills and upskill when needed.

How do you tend to establish a healthy relation and environment in your institute?

We can foster healthy relationships and a positive environment in our institute by holding regular meetings and providing a safe space for both faculty and students. We also try to celebrate the achievements and the work of students and staff and build trusting relationships to create a supportive classroom environment.