Dr. Satyendra Khare is the Dean-Faculty of Science at Scope Global Skills University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. His qualifications include a M.Sc. degree and a Ph.D. in limnology (life science). He has 11 years of research experience as a senior scientist in the Department of Science and Technology (DST) project. Moreover, he has 23 years of experience as a principal at the Sect College of Professional Education, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

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Being a faculty member of the Science Department, what are your roles and responsibilities towards the students?

As Dean of Science, roles towards students encompass more than one facet, for example, modern infrastructure to ensure a workplace that is dynamic and apt. Safety and motivation are paramount in their academic pursuit and in facilitating a nurturing space where growth takes root.

Responsibilities span providing opportunities, broad and bright. creating an environment where they can learn, thrive, and take flight. guiding and nurturing talents to compete in a world that's demanding. Supporting their journey, their growth is expanding and outstanding.

How do you tend to establish healthy relations with the students and fellow faculty?

To foster bonds with students and colleagues, attention is key, as is understanding their needs, listening sincerely, and solving issues that arise, all within a framework of upholding discipline and ensuring care.

With students, empathetic ears, and guidance paving the way, colleagues benefit from collaboration day by day. By building trust through support and fostering a respectful space, healthy relations thrive and all can find their place.

How do you try to bring a practical approach to subjects and make it industry-oriented?

In the form of instruction that promotes hands-on learning and enhances real-world application and problem-solving. I make sure to go beyond theoretical principles by immersing students in hands-on activities that allow them to actively participate in, investigate, and experience the subject matter.

What are the best practices offered by the department to the students that help them gain the necessary skills?

We set clear goals and help students adopt a growth mindset. We use active learning strategies and different learning mediums. We believe it is easier and faster to learn from someone with more experience, so we invite professional guest faculty. Since “practice makes man perfect," we encourage ample practice.

What are your views on the placements and higher education of the students from your department, and how does your department prepare students for higher education?

Good placement needs some essential qualities like communication, confidence, multitasking, leadership skills, and being a team player. We train and encourage students to read the interview experiences of previous candidates to get a better idea of hiring. If possible, talk to employees working for the same company. Practice mock interviews to identify areas of weakness and improve communication skills.

As far as higher education is concerned, one-on-one dialogue is encouraged between faculty and students to observe students’ interests and guide them accordingly. We try to inculcate the art of learning as an ongoing process.

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How do you help your student cope with the competition being so high in the outside world?

We encourage students to compete with themselves, not others. It always helps the student to be motivated to do their personal best and improve with each assignment. This enhances self-analysis and increases confidence, thus making them ready for any competition in the future.

What are the challenges you faced or are facing to uplift the quality of education in your department?

Funds for education, the pupil-teacher ratio (PTR), a shortage of trained and professional teachers, a lacuna in curriculum development, the indifferent attitude of students towards quality education, and the reluctance of students to pay a little more for quality education are some of the challenges that we are facing to uplift the quality of education in our department.

How does the department, college, or university enhance the skills of the faculty to prepare them according to industry standards?

Faculty development programmes serve as a bridge to skill advancement, and through these, expertise evolves, leading to professional enhancement. Encouraging connections with industry experts is a crucial step that keeps faculty aligned and abreast of industry's changing tide.

Interactive sessions, insights shared, knowledge accrued, and empowering faculty ensure they are industry-attuned. Preparation in sync with standards is a continuous feat, enabling faculty to excel and ensure their skills stay complete.

What do you see as the department's or college’s greatest strengths, and how can they be enhanced?

The department's strengths lie in research prowess and fostering innovation. Expanding these can bolster the college's acclaim and reputation. Ground-breaking research activities pave the way for advancement. Sports foster teamwork, which could be a strength enhancement.

To enhance, invest in research, encourage scholarly pursuit, amplify sporting facilities, and support athletic pursuits. This blend can fortify the institution's standing and ignite its might. Strength lies in research's depth and sports' unifying light. Research activities and sports can enhance the strength and achievements of the university.

What valuable advice would you give to the students for them to have a prosperous career ahead?

The valuable advice to the students is to maintain attendance regularly (at least 75%). By doing this, they will automatically gain knowledge as well as industrial exposure and extracurricular experience, which will support them in obtaining a prosperous career ahead.