Dr. Ayesha Siddiqui is the Principal of Sinhgad Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune. She has done three years Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology in the year 1993, from Maharashtra state Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, BA (English) in 1994, MSc Hotel & Tourism Management in 2009 and completed Ph.D in Organisation Management (2017) from Pune University. She is contributing to excellence in education by her contribution as a member of the Board of Studies (Hotel Management) Savitribai Phule Pune University, member with NAAC, Bangalore for accreditation of institutions.

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

“Education keeps you connected with learning, sharing, and helps in disseminating knowledge to the core”

My keen interest in teaching, learning, interaction with budding professionals, developing & guiding the millennial through various activities keeps me connected to the educational sector. I have also written and published research papers in the state, national and international journals. I feel through education I am serving the nation. 

What is your philosophy of leadership? 

“Lead from the back and let others believe they are in front”

 My Prime way of being a leader is to focus on teachers, non-teaching staff, my students to know and realize their problems, provide them solutions, and bring the best out of them. I provide opportunities to teachers to deliver the best in knowledge sharing and consistently make efforts to provide the best exposure to students to learn and transform themselves into socially sensitive professionals. As a leader, I motivate my team to deliver the best.

What can an inbound student gain from studying here in your institute/ university/ school?

“Training & teaching at international standards for all round personality development”

  • In our institution, students will absorb the key professional skills, human and life skills since we are located in the lush green campus of Lonavala. 
  • The environment and facilities provide all-round development of students physically and mentally. 
  • The excellent teaching staff and learning resources make our institution a landmark in hospitality education.
  • Training & teaching at international standards for all round personality development

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

“Practical learning with experiential activities and training”

The curriculum of our hotel management course is designed by experts in the industry and education field. Maximum activities are arranged by our college aiming at skill development of the students. Field visits, competitions, study tours, workshops, university-sponsored seminars are organized where experts from the industry share the expertise with students to keep them abreast of the latest trends in the industry.

How could your university be more welcoming to students of different races or economic backgrounds?

“We promote anti-racism and no discrimination among the students of the college”

Our institution has a blend of students from sound economic backgrounds as well as financially weak sections. Our institution offers all government, national, scholarships to eligible students. We have a properly aligned procedure for admissions as stated by the concerned authorities and the practices are transparent which facilitates students from all races & sections to pursue education for a bright future.

What are your roles and responsibilities towards the University and the students?

“Several roles come with several responsibilities and duties to fulfill the requirements”

It is my responsibility to create a healthy environment of education and learning with dedicated faculty. I provide the very best facilities for extracurricular activities and sports to the students of the college. My roles ensure that the guidelines are given by the university and other statutory bodies like AICTE are implemented in a true sense. My major role is to bring a change & develop sensitive professionals who are globally accepted.

What was your vision for the university? 

“I saw the institute growing from nothing to everything we seek and it’s still evolving”

When I joined the institution fifteen years back, it was an infant. Today our institution has grown into a charming youth where more than 16 batches of graduates have passed out with impressive careers in the industry globally. Our vision is achieved through our consistent efforts towards our mission statements which we have practiced. Creation of state of art infrastructure and continuous up-gradation, advanced level of teaching, healthy industry interface, developing global citizens are our key steps in realizing our vision.

What do you see as the College’s greatest strengths?

“Students and faculty who put all their dedication to make the institute the way it is”

  • Great infrastructure for a better experience and better facilities
  • Improvement in learning, sports, fitness, and all-round development.
  • Dedicated teaching and nonteaching staff.
  • Accreditated by NAAC with an “A” grade 
  • Strong Industry interface.
  • International internships and placements over the globe.

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

“Failures aren’t setbacks that can't be cleared, they make you learn and move with courage”

Yes, I would like to suggest all the students take care of mental and physical health. Students need to be focused and set clear goals for themselves. Students must not only study but should be more aware of happenings around them and in the world, they must read, self-study is very important. Today’s youth must learn to be prepared for failures and handle success wisely.