Dr. Shriprabhu G. Chapke is the current principal of Smt. Laxmibai Radhakisan Toshniwal College of Commerce, Akola. He has more than 30 years of experience in the field of education.

Dr. Shriprabhu G. Chapke was member of Senate, Management Council, Academic Council and RRC and is an ex-member of the Advisory Board at NSS S.G. B. A. University. He is also an ex-member of the Physical Education and Research Board at S.G.B.A. University, the Grievances Committee at S.G.B.A. University, and the Vice President of the Maharashtra Commerce Association.

He has published over 20 national and international research papers and articles in journals. Moreover, Dr. Shriprabhu G. Chapke has also published a book named "Perspective of Co-Op Management" under his name. Dr. Shriprabhu G. Chapke has been honoured by the NAAC Assessor and got the Samaj Ratna Puraskar and Samaj Bhushan Puraskar awards for their work.

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You have held key positions at education institute throughout your professional career. What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

I am interested in the education sector because I enjoy teaching. When I was a student during my college days, I used to conduct classes along with my group of friends. Being a part of the education sector, you also get a chance to do social services, and I am proud to be part of it. This sector also gives you the opportunity to interact with many people and do something for needy people in the region.

Being the Principal of Smt. Laxmibai Radhakisan Toshniwal College of Commerce, Akola how do you strategize about the key programs and plans for the marketing and administration of your college?

As the principal of Smt. Laxmibai Radhakisan Toshniwal College of Commerce, Akola I like to make plans for courses, syllabuses, and advanced technology we can implement for the benefit of students. We also publish information about our college in local newspapers or in the form of banners. We send invitations for admission to students.

You have held key positions at education institutes throughout your professional career. What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

Everyone in this institution takes into consideration current issues and the impact those issues have on the modern world. As a member of the academic community, I make it a point to pursue the implementation of anything that contributes to the learning experience of students who attend this institution. The university has been provided with a list of current topics to consider including in the curriculum, and we do so after the approval of the academic council.

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What would you like people to know about your college they may not know?

Each classroom has an LCD projector installed, and it is mandatory for the teachers to use them. Presently, teachers take lectures about a wide variety of current issues and social services. Besides this, we also have a fully equipped auditorium, laboratories with modern equipment, a library with seating arrangements for 100 students, and 57,000 books. We also have hostel facilities for our female students.

What do you see as Smt. Laxmibai Radhakisan Toshniwal College of Commerce’s greatest strengths?

Smt. Laxmibai Radhakisan Toshniwal College of Commerce’s greatest strength is its excellent results and well-qualified faculties. Besides this, our college also has NAAC accreditation, and we provide education in three mediums i.e., English, Hindi, and Marathi. The college has received College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) status from UGC. We have also had numerous Government granted courses since their establishment in 1964. Students get an education in the field of commerce from the 11th standard until the PhD level.

Can you discuss any ongoing collaborations or partnerships with other educational institutions or corporate entities that benefit the college?

Our college has MoUs with many nearby colleges and industries in Akola City. We made internships compulsory for undergraduate courses, which students can do to gain practical knowledge. Towards this end, we have signed up with nearby industries in the past year. Our syllabus is framed according to the needs of the industry.

Can you share some success stories of your college's alumni and how they have made a significant impact in the business world?

There have been a lot of successful people who graduated from our college, such as JP Dange, who was the former Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, and Eknath Khadse, who is a Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council. Gulabrao Gawande was also one of these graduates. A significant number of our students are currently holding leadership positions at a variety of other educational establishments. 

How do you address the challenges faced by commerce students, such as high competition in the job market or adapting to the evolving business landscape?

We always maintain connections between our students and stakeholders, such as alumni. We regularly have guest lectures scheduled for students and special classes that are geared towards specific careers. There are many courses we are upgrading for students to meet the demands of the market and help them stay ahead in an evolving business landscape.

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What are your future goals and aspirations for the Smt. Laxmibai Radhakisan Toshniwal College of Commerce, and how do you plan to achieve them?

The Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University in Amravati, Maharashtra, is the accrediting body for our college at the present time. When a college becomes a part of a university, it loses some of its autonomy in making decisions, such as how to organise its curriculum according to the faculties and staff that teach there. This is the case at the Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University in Amravati, Maharashtra. Hence my long-term goal is to turn this college into an independent institution (autonomous).

How do you tend to establish a healthy relationship and environment in your college?

At Smt. Laxmibai Radhakisan Toshniwal College of Commerce, we award students, teachers, and non-teaching staff who perform well in a year for their performance. They get recognition in college, and we also give admission to their ward at no cost. We also provide funds for staff marriages, and besides this, we also provide funds in case of a medical emergency.