Ms.Sandhya Thakur is currently serving as the Assistant Professor in Electrical & Electronics, Department of Columbia Institute of Engineering and Technology, Raipur. She completed B.E from GEC Raipur and M.E from RCET Bhilai. She has 13 years of teaching experience and is interested in the research area of renewable energy sources.

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

I believe in constant learning and staying connected to the unskilled for current trends. The environment of our institute is such that research and teaching have become my passions, which keeps motivating me to upskill and learn new technology, which in turn makes the students upgrade their knowledge.

The education systems in India and other foreign countries are structured very differently.In your experience,what can an inbound student gain from studying here in your institute/university. 

In foreign education, they approach and focus more on the practical. In our institute, we focus on two-way models: learning the theory and then applying it in practice. In the laboratory, they perform the practical and solve the real-time problem. It is more important to attract students who have the passion for achieving new heights in their careers and the zeal to react on top of their professional careers.

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

The curriculum of college is designed to educate the students and make them understand with experimental learning and a practical approach. To enhance the skills of the students, we tried to focus on practical-based learning and help them resolve real-time challenges. The technical events and workshops that are organized frequently motivate students to excel in their knowledge and to undiscover and hone their hidden talents by knocking them against various tasks.

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

We aim to communicate our vision and goals, encourage them to come to you with any questions or concerns and work with them to promote diversity in the classroom. Participates in various events and visits different industries, which ensures their future depends on the present knowledge they grab from the college, irrespective of what economic background they are coming from. The concept of unity in diversity at our college is effective in solving various problems faced by them; consequently, they think beyond race and ethnicity, adapt the educational system to reflect its multicultural nature, and acknowledge the unique ways that students from different backgrounds are involved in various activities organized by the college.

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

As far as my roles and responsibilities towards the college and students are concerned, they are to uphold the values of honesty and academic integrity, arrive on time, and prepare for all the lectures, meetings, academic activities, and special events. Achieve educational goals in an organized, committed, and proactive manner and comply with all college policies. To promote academic activities and create an atmosphere of learning. Systematically, to help students pursue their studies, and in developing their methodology to educate students about the topic, implement the same in the classroom. Be available for student consultation regularly and enhance the learning environment through instruction and research.

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

My message to the youth is to think before you act. The simple and effective process of thought will help you avoid making critical mistakes that could cost your freedom, education, and life. Manage the plenty of time you have, as it flies so fast. So put yourself first and shape your life. Make it a practice to learn something new every day, and lastly, learn from your mistakes. Don’t be scared of failure, as after all the nights there is a beautiful morning.

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

I preferred more practical learning than rote learning; I believe in building positive relationships and being open to feedback; I encourage collaboration; I use modern teaching methods; I encourage learning; and I am aware of current trends. Allow students to be openly expressive and encourage them to learn new techniques. promote class discussion and peer interactions; develop an interest in their interests by updating them about present and future scope.