Swapna Ponnam is the executive director of SIHMA. She is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Mathematics from AU. At SIHMA we produce graduates who are knowledgeable, and who can communicate effectively.

SIHMA

What is the vision and mission of SIHMA?

"To inspire responsible students who will be agents of economic and social changes"

To develop, build and incorporate multi-disciplinary academic programs in innovative fields and develop research culture in the direction of excellence in a global scenario. To inspire responsible students who will be agents of economic and social change.

Our Mission is to create an innovative and intellectually stimulating environment for learning and employing professionals.

What kind of opportunities are students exposed to during their tenure of education with SIHMA?

"We specially train students to develop ethical and social responsibility"

We specially train students to develop ethically and socially responsible skills by creating activities such as community service programs, visits to plant parks, food processing industries, hospitals, hotels, talent expo events such as poster presentations, PowerPoint presentations, quiz sessions, and many more.

As part management of SIHMA, how do you ensure a smooth flow of education?

"We always pair up theoretical knowledge with practical exposure"

We always pair theoretical knowledge with practical exposure. Other than academics, communication skills, and personality development are considered equally important. Because here in SOUTHERN, we believe that a student should evolve more as a responsible citizen rather than just as a person who has subject knowledge.

What are your responsibilities for students, and professors as well as for your institution, and what is the long-term goal for the institution?

"A teacher imparts knowledge, good values, and tradition"

Here not only do they guide students in academics or extracurricular activities, but a professor is responsible for shaping the student's future and making them better human beings. A teacher imparts knowledge, good values, and tradition. Modern-day challenges and ways to resolve them with students.

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As an educational leader what is your philosophy of leadership and how do you describe your leadership style?

"I delegate tasks and make sure that the right person fits for the right work"

I would describe my leadership style as direct and leading by example. I delegatetasks and make sure that the right person fits the right work while taking the lead on projects along with that I also like to stay, monitor, and be involved and inspire my team by showing that I am working hands-on to help them, too. I make sure that I am always backing up my team and ensuring that they feel like family.

What are the best practices followed by SIHMA?

Best practices in an institution like ours giving good quality education to the students and also conducting cultural events, group discussions, seminars, social awareness programs, communication classes, community services, questionnaires, personality development sessions, etc.

What suggestions do you have for upcoming aspiring students for management & Hotel Management?

"We always want to improve our institution by creating a career-oriented platform"

Our institute's motto is to ensure every student embarks on a bright career path through the quality of education we provide, and we always want to improve our institution by creating a career oriented platform.

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What are the greatest strengths of SIHMA?

"The team makes sure that the task is done at the right time in the right manner"

Our team is the pillar of our institution.

Our institute's greatest strength is that our team is focused and goal-oriented. The team makes sure that the task is done at the right time and in the right manner. They have excellent communication skills and all of us work together for a common goal that is success-oriented, and the major one is creative work be it to deliver education or experience.

Due to the pandemic what are the changes you have seen in terms of students aspiring for higher education?

Students are aware of their self-esteem, they want to study resources, and mentoring opportunities for all the students, and also they are interested in being involved in different activities of the course.