Mr. Sagar U. Dhole Patil is the Chairman of DPCOE - Dhole Patil College Of Engineering, Pune. He has been a motivation to all his students and holds a rich experience in this industry. He is a strong believer and follower of the “No hierarchy system”. In these difficult times of a pandemic, he continuously tries to make the education process simpler for both his students and faculty.

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

“Passion and determination towards the field of academics”

Passion for knowledge seeking; Opportunity to connect with younger faculty members; Optimism for growth despite all odds; Ability to make difference in the lives of students and keenness to make a significant contribution to society are top of my concerns.

As a Chairman, what is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

“To lead without inhibitions and restrictions imposed by the system”

There is a unique potential in every pupil of my institute. I aspire to identify these latent talents of every individual and harness them for organizational goals. I work without boundaries, hierarchy, or limits. In a crisis, I participate with my team; in desperation, I inspire from the front; In complex situations, I simplify the process. For me and my team, means are more important than ends. 

How do you strategize about the plans for the marketing and administration of your University?

“Making use of the digital space to enhance our brand’s value & its visibility”

 Our academic quality is our only tool for marketing. The passed-out students often act as ambassadors to future admissions. Our visibility in social media is a force-multiplier. The current administration is robust and is aimed at supporting the faculty to deliver academic excellence. Apart from sound theoretical knowledge, we equip our students with communication skills, professional skills, and soft skills. 

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How does the curriculum of Dhole Patil College of engineering ensure the best practice of industry?

“Digital learning, myriad of courses & multidisciplinary education”

Some of the best experts are involved in our curriculum revision, not simply in designing the curriculum, but in delivering the knowledge as well. Class-room knowledge is reinforced with online learning, National Digital Library, NPTEL courses, and customized mentoring, for every student.

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

“To adopt best practice in academia for a bright future of student & faculty alike”

Quality enhancement, Skill development, multi-disciplinary learning, readiness for national and global opportunities, industry-academia collaboration, life-long learning are some of our priorities. We hope to become the preferred destination, by consistently scaling up our academic quality, in content, delivery, and connect with the industries. The healthy and harmonious Campus is sure to become a regional, national, and global destination, in the next 10 years.

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

“A constant up gradation of the curriculum with the latest concepts”

Our college is highly ethical, transparent, professional, and equipped with the latest technology. There is a constant upgrade of old knowledge with new knowledge; old ideas with new ideas, while simultaneously strengthening our core values. Even in the present COVID uncertainties, our team is focussed and poised and is delivering superior knowledge to the students. Our practicals, lab activities, add-on courses, and field works are well-crafted to bring out the best in the students.

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What are some of the biggest challenges you see in the education industry?

“To tackle the academic difficulties created by the ongoing pandemic”

In the yesteryears, Universities churned out students with degrees, that became their entry tickets to glory. There was a regional, national, and global migration of students to pursue academics. COVID has changed it all. Students are now looking towards quality education, locally. We plan to enhance our education process accordingly.