SNS College of Technology

Dr.P.Tamilselvam is the Vice-Principal (Administration) of SNS College of Technology. He has an experience of 25 years in the field of teaching, administration, and research. He is a recognized individual as he has contributed to the field of education throughout his journey. He was given the “Best Performer” Award in YRC by the Indian Red Cross Society in the year 2014. 

What is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style? 

“Getting involved in other’s goals and hand-holding them towards its achievement”

Trust and belief are my fundamental approach to dealing with others. Mutual trust and belief are the key ingredients for shaping young minds during their formative years. Identification of one’s potential and interests and assigning my team members the right work that kindles their passion allows them to improve their team working and leadership skills. Exposure to the right technical resources enables them to set higher goals in the work environment. It has always been my practice to get involved with their goals and handhold them towards achieving them. A goal that has been achieved, gets along with it a high sense of accomplishment, and gives an urge to set much higher goals when encouraged and recognized. Providing them with the right ambiance to achieve these goals, and walking along with them has been my commitment and such practice has been well accepted among my team members. 

How do you strategize about the key programs and plans for the marketing and administration of your school? 

“A well-structured process brings out a quality product and needs no marketing”

Students are the brand ambassadors of our institutions who spread their experience of overall learning at our institution with the power of positivity to the external world. At SNS, we follow the ‘Design Thinking’ approach which we consider as a key differentiator amongst others. The five pillars of action, viz., the Center for Creativity (CFC), Center for Learning & Teaching (CLT), Skill & Career Development (SCD), Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC), and the Social Responsibility Initiatives (SRI) provide the students with the overall development during their education here. All major programs conducted with the campus are planned and well attended by participants throughout the country. These events are on par with those held at premier institutions. An exclusive team takes care of the marketing of all programs through digital media and social networks throughout the years under the direct supervision and guidance of the top management.

In your experience, what can an inbound student gain from studying here in your College?

“Ideas adopted to be on par with world-class universities”

The learning culture practiced in SNS is a novel idea. The idea has been adapted to suit the objectives of the Indian educational system. Through this framework, our students are offered a learning environment that has a culture of probing social problems. We focus on developing solutions using their creativity and latest technological skills and experiential learning of implementation in our society at the grass-root level. The students are facilitated with industrial exposure and provided with hands-on learning to ensure that they are not only skilled professionals but have a social responsibility and global competency.

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How does the curriculum of the SNS group of institutions ensure the best practice of the industry?

“Maximum inclusion of the industry inputs”

Our students, having been exposed, nurtured, and seasoned in the same framework can relate to the novel ways of today's industrial strategy, setup, and needs. Our students are overwhelmingly exposed to knowledge through learning and working through lectures from the industry’s finest personalities, industrial case studies, internships, in-house training, and so on. In the curriculum itself, Industry developed courses are included as, ‘Industry offered 1 and 2 credit courses’, software tools, latest technology courses, and interdisciplinary open elective courses.

Any insights into how your university could be more welcoming to students of different races or economic backgrounds?

“Giving a sense of belonging to every student”

SNS institution attracts students from various parts of the country belonging to different ethnicities. The social ambiance of acceptability and learning culture teaches and practices respect for one another despite the differences. The institution provides a neutral religious environment and also encourages students to embrace their culture. Along with the government aids to support the economically weaker class of students, the institution also provides various scholarships to the students’ community to ensure all deserving students are equally given world-class education and industrial exposure irrespective of their financial status.

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

“To make the students non-conventional thinkers and solvers of societal issues”

As an institute with commitment, values, and vision, it is our primary duty to the University and the society at large to mold academically rich, practically skilled, and responsible professionals. There is no compromising on the integrity and the modesty of the educational system. It is also our responsibility and mission to expose and train our student community in the best of academic and industrial knowledge. We empower them to firmly stand as a novel professional who can relate to the societal and industrial demands and become skilled handlers of the latest technologies. 

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

“Imbibing the qualities of good conduct, self-confidence, and high values”

Despite significant progress being made over the last few years, the higher education sector throughout the country is facing three broad challenges. They are- 

  • Quality in curriculum and Teaching
  • Constraints on Research and Innovation
  • Imbibing Culture and Values. 

These challenges are to be converted to success and it would be the top priority for our Institution over the next 10 years. Competent faculty members who are passionate about teaching the engineering community will be identified through a systematic recruitment process. Constraints on research capacity and innovation will be enhanced by building a research culture among junior faculty members, creating opportunities for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary working. Education without values is like a flower without fragrance, and so the students will be made to realize that character building is equally important to career building. 

When you first came to SNS, what was your vision for the university? Has it evolved, and how far along in implementing that vision are you?

“To be established as an internationally recognized Technical University”

SNS group was started in the year 1997 with a philanthropic outlook of serving the society in the fields of education, health, and Industry. The main ethos of the group since its inception has been that of utmost concern and care for the people and commitment to the betterment of the society. First Institution was started in the year 1998 consisting of 99 students and 16 faculty members. Gradually the Institution has marched towards academic excellence, research, and development. Today we have an Arts college, two engineering colleges, one B.Ed college, one Pharmacy college, one Allied Health Sciences College, and one FingerPrint School with more than 10000 students and 1000 staff members. Our group is holding Maximum Autonomous Institutions enabling Unique Design Thinking Curriculum, Top-notch Institution with 80% Placement record, and 285 Recruiters, with exclusive 4 career tracks, All Institutions are Accredited with NAAC ‘A’ Grade & above, Eligible Engineering Programs are accredited by NBA-AICTE. Our Institutions have reached great heights in Academic achievements by getting Gold Medals and university ranks, placements and job offers with high salary packages, and many more. Students have also made the Guinness and Limca Book of Records. 

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

“Have equipped ourselves to meet the evolving expectations of learners”

SNS College of technology is committed to working round the clock with the intent to provide the best of education that can be given to all cadres of students. The culture of learning at SNS Institution tends to inspire and create a habit of learning among the learners to impart critical thinking and develop concern for society. The youth of today are entering higher education and are already well established with the latest gadgets and technologies. We at SNS Institution are pioneering in five groundbreaking technologies of IoT, AR/VR, Robotics, Data Analytics, and 3D printing that are revolutionizing seven progressive fields of Agriculture, Healthcare, Energy, Aerospace & Defence, Automobiles, Smart City, and Finance Technology. In addition to academic excellence, we have also pioneered in co-curricular and extracurricular activities to cater to the distinguished and holistic growth of the student community. This is realized by the establishment of a student governing council called “ACT on Dream”. A recreational and rejuvenation center SPINE functions in the university which is the state of the art multi-sport facility to prepare the students to lead a healthy lifestyle, physically, emotionally, and socially.

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

“Being able to make the student’s talent into a product of market value”

The presence of a well experienced Governing Council is one of the major foundational pillars of SNS Institution. Being accredited by the NAAC body with an A+ grade and having received NBA accreditation for five programs itself, stands as an endorsement from the government assessment bodies on the quality of education at SNS. The culture and practice of research are so rich that the teaching fraternity and the student community work in collaboration across domains to deliver an empathizing solution for the problems that exist in the Society. Anna University has given its recognition to five of our departments as research centers and that vouches for the credibility of the research work. Through the establishment of Innovation Hub (I-Hub), faculties and students are given the infrastructure and guidance to give life to their ideas.

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

“The day dawns only to those who have hope for tomorrow”

The youth of today are rich in creativity, overflowing with ideas, and sharp in acquiring knowledge. Being a student with can-do-attitude, a persistent heart and a well-seasoned mind with the depth of knowledge and the right technology is what the youth of today needs to be to realize their dreams in life. Suggestions for the youth would be, to follow one's dreams; never let failures hinder; learn by experience; acquire skills and knowledge that will help bring the dreams into reality. 

How do you tend to establish a healthy relation and environment in your institute? 

“Instilling a sense of self-consciousness and positive attitude towards each other”

The establishment of a healthy environment lies in the acceptance of people as they are, the constant development of oneself through competitive learning, and carrying out the daily routine as a professional. Respecting the freedom provided, but with a concern for others, are few of the apostles of the institution to enable a healthy relationship between the student community and the working fraternity. The environment at SNS doesn’t rigidly condemn what is wrong, but gently guides and promotes what is good.