Prof. S. P. Goel is the Principal of the Sachdeva College of Pharmacy, Mohali. He completed his M. Pharm. and B. Pharm. from the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh and started his career in 1980 in the production department in the Pharmaceuticals. He has a versatile experience of about 37 years covering all the aspects of Pharmaceutical Profession in India and Abroad. He owned his Injectable Pharmaceutical unit during 1985-1990. Thereafter, he served in the teaching department in the government sector. Many formulations and processes have been developed by him during his career in the Production Departments of Tablets, Capsules, Liquid Orals/Dry Syrups and Injectables. He has publications in the International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences. He is serving in the current position from the year 2008. 

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

“Responsibility to build ethical and morally aware workforce”

The education sector is the most important sector as it decides the future of society and shapes the nation. If the students are given proper education and human values, society can be progressive and rich in ethical values. So this is a great responsibility on the shoulders of the people involved in teaching to disseminate the best values to produce good human beings, good citizens and competent professionals. 

What is your philosophy of leadership?

“Putting in our best efforts by taking a unidirectional approach”

My leadership style is to make a harmonious team to achieve the goal by putting our best efforts through a unidirectional approach. For example, all horses should be directing their efforts in one direction to achieve the goal quickly and efficiently without any conflict of interests.

How do you plan for the marketing and administration of your college?

“Administration is based on the right actions at the right time to facilitate good qualities”

The strategy is to give the best opportunities to the students for their overall growth and monitor for any problems being faced by them. For marketing, we give proper publicity of the college to the public. Further, we ensure that the students studying on the campus should be satisfied. They can give proper and positive feedback about the college to the aspiring students in their circle. 

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What can an inbound student gain from studying here at your university?

“Opportunity to learn more about the practical aspects of the subject”

The education system is student-friendly in foreign countries whereas it is traditional and based more on remembering the subjects. Both systems have their own benefits and drawbacks. In our college, the students learn more about the practical aspects of the subject which gives more information about the subject. It will be remembered for quite a long time. It is useful when the practical implementation of the knowledge is required. Practical training and workshops are conducted. The students are referred to the pharmaceutical industries to work as a trainee in the real environment. 

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

“Industrial training and practical lab sessions for better understanding”

The College has a model pharmaceutical laboratory that mimics the pharmaceutical industry. Students make tablets, capsules, syrups and injections similar to those manufactured in the pharmaceutical industries. They are encouraged to undergo practical training in the pharmaceutical industry during summer vacation.

Any insights into how your university could be more welcoming and inclusive to students?

“Creating a united and multicultural diverse environment for students”

Our College is a multicultural organization having students and staff from many parts of India. Students and staff belong to Jammu, Kashmir, Leh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand etc. There is no discrimination regarding the financial or ethnic background of the students. All are studying harmoniously with each other keeping one identity as a student of the college. Girl students are also well protected and they do not have any fear in their minds.

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

“Educate students in an environment which should be useful for their employment”

My role and responsibilities towards the college and students are that of a mentor for the overall development of the college and students. I am an MBA professional and have vast experience. Hence, for me, the administration and guidance go hand in hand for the achievement of goals.