Dr. Prerna Sarup is a Principal at the Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering and Technology. She did her PG and Doctorate in Pharmacognosy from Panjab University. She has an experience of around 17 years in the teaching field. She has worked as an active member coordinator for NAAC and NBA accreditation cells. She has presented her research at various national and international conferences, wherein she was conferred with Best Paper Award thrice. Prof. Prerna Sarup is also a recipient of 8th Global Excellence Teacher Award - 2018 for excellent achievements in the education field on National Education Day by ACFI. She has been extensively working on curriculum designing, academics (learning, teaching, pedagogy and outcome assessment), regulations, and governance. Recently she has been awarded two copyrights on NBA accreditation by the Government of India.

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

“I have always strived for creating effective learning environments for my students”

My passion for teaching has been a motivating factor for me to pursue my professional career as an educator and researcher in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. The importance of knowledge and learning has been recognized since the beginning of time. Teaching in an educational institute like Swami Vivekanand College of Pharmacy is a magnificent way to showcase one's expertise and train students to become skilled pharmacists.

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

“We provide progressive academic environment for encouraging diversity and inclusivity among students”

We believe in providing comprehensive education to our pupils to broaden their perspectives, build diverse connections and encourage innovative ideas that would be viable across borders. In order to bridge the language barrier between teacher and teacher we intend to deliver instructions in a world acclaimed international language i.e., English. For English teaching to our foreign students (where native language is other than English) we have hired special trainers. We thrive to provide practical orientated learning which is the mainstay of all professional courses such as Pharmaceutical Sciences across the globe.

It is the era of globalization, is your institute planning any collaboration with foreign universities?

“We have initiated various MOU’s for research courses and student exchange courses”

For PG and UG courses we are thinking of introducing scholarship programs wherein our students can go abroad and obtain certain credits or foreign students can come here to obtain a few credits. However, this requires framing of statutes in this regard that will take some time. Such types of exchange programs create opportunities for students to learn, to prosper, and to share global platforms ensuring a secure future. Exchanges create future leaders who instinctively appreciate the value of international collaboration, understanding, and empathy.

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What are the core strengths of Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering and Technology?

“Great faculty and co-curricular activities are our strengths”

Robust infrastructural facilities, experienced and qualified faculty, multiple education areas, good vision with a focus on quality education, competitive curriculum, emphasis on all-round student development, placements and industry-academia collaborations are some of our major core strengths which enabled us to prosper in the education sector for more than 18 years.

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

“We have incorporated culturally responsive instructions in our college campus” 

We have a culturally diverse ambiance in the classroom wherein pupils belonging to different races, ethnicity, religion, economic status, gender identity, and language backgrounds attain and enrich their curricular and extra-curricular-related knowledge. We facilitate proficient students of weak economic strata with various govt/NGO-funded scholarship(s) wherein they are provided with sufficient stipends. 

How would you describe your leadership style?

“I would describe my leadership style as direct and I like to lead by example”

I enjoy delegating tasks and taking the lead on projects, but I also like to stay involved and inspire my team by showing that I’m working hands-on to help them, too. I lead from the front by taking action, demonstrating what needs to be done, and keeping my team organized to make sure we’re all on the same page and contributing equally toward the achievement of our objectives. 

What kind of placement and other opportunities does your college provide?

“We provide various higher education options to willing students”

SVGOI has a highly dedicated and fully independent career development and placement facilitation services cell operating under the direct control of the management of the Group. Our training and placement cell intends to provide placement opportunities in the private or government sectors as pharmacists, drug inspectors, food inspectors, medical writers. Besides this aspirants seeking upgradation to higher education are provided with an opportunity to pursue Masters in Pharmacy within the campus. 

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What would you like people to know about your Swami Vivekanand College of Pharmacy they may not know?

“Proficient faculty indulged in teaching prospective pharmacists”

Lush green campus with high-class infrastructure and art facilities with 14 graduate and 11 postgraduates Pharmacy batches being passed out with flying colours. Our alumni are being placed in prestigious national and international pharmaceutical companies and hospitals. We have an amazing alumni network and view our students as lifelong commitments that do not end with their graduation/post-graduation.