Dr. U. S Rawat is the Vice-Chancellor at SGRR University, Dehradun. He has vast experience of more than two decades in academics, research and administration. He previously worked as an Entomologist and Assistant Director (Entomology) in the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and storage, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India. His experiences in various domains of this field have motivated him to reinvent the fundamental structure and implement dynamic changes.

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What is your philosophy of leadership?

“The ideal leader should be hard-working, punctual, and sincere”

When serving as Vice-Chancellor, one should hold themselves to a high standard of transparency. As a leader, you should quickly accept new responsibilities, and be able to handle the hardships the institution faces. A constant effort should be made to look at challenges as opportunities and to find happiness in them. 

How do you plan the marketing and administration of your school?

“A definite vision and student-centric approach”

Administration and marketing complement each other, in my opinion. Marketing requires some level of vision within the administration when you discuss it. The market and the institution will come together if the faculty is skilled, placements are good, and research opportunities are plentiful. 

How does the curriculum of SGRR University ensure the best practice of industry? 

“Internships, academic interaction with top industry leaders and recruitment training”

Entrepreneurship is one of the main components of the modern educational system, according to the new educational policy. As an institution, higher education should have discussions with industry representatives in order to meet industry needs through our syllabuses. To prepare our students for the workforce, we have increased the recruitment of people with academic experience at SGRR university. The importance of internships in preparing students for the world of work is also being stressed. 

Any insights into how your university could be more welcoming to students of different backgrounds?

“Harassment and discrimination are not tolerated at the campus" 

We make sure that people from all races, ethnicities and economic backgrounds receive the same education. Any form of discrimination or bullying is not tolerated at our school. Meritorious students coming from weaker socio-economic sections are supported financially in order to complete their education without any hurdles.

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What do you think should be the University’s top priority over the next 10 years?

“A university's focus should be on innovative programs”

Faculty should be trained in their respective fields by universities. In addition to having knowledge in their respective fields, faculty members can be trained in how to transfer knowledge via workshops and seminars. It is imperative that faculty be offered assessments and courses time and again. Secondly, according to new education policies, we will be incorporating credit rather than annual systems.

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

“Courses offered in medicine, agriculture, management, yoga, social sciences, etc”

Our university offers all kinds of courses in fields such as medicine, agriculture, management, yoga, social sciences, basic sciences, applied sciences, education, journalism, and mass communication. We currently have 10 schools that follow the modern education system and policies making it an ideal place for students to hone their skills. We also maintain a 1500-bed hospital that serves people in Uttarakhand as well as U.P. and Himachal Pradesh. Agriculture is one of our main components, which has its own prestige. 

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What are some of the biggest challenges for the higher education sector currently? 

"A shortage of facilities, staff and infrastructure are a concern”

In the current education system, Uttarakhand does not have much to offer except a few universities. Due to shortages of faculty, facilities, and staff, there is also a lag in infrastructure, especially in government-funded universities. It is difficult to avoid the interference of the state's money corners in various matters, even when funding is sound. Further, state universities lack the freedom and freehand of central universities. Additionally, students' indiscipline is a major concern as they indulge in political activities like dharna pradarshan rather than focusing on their studies.