Dr. Priti Kaushik is the Dean of the School of Science and Humanities at Poornima University, Jaipur. She has 16 years of teaching experience and 5 years of research experience. She has completed her Ph.D. and her research has been in the field of Synthetic Organic Chemistry. Her research papers have been published in various International and Indian journals. She has been actively involved in the various committees at the university level and is a member of the Interview Selection Committee and Academic Council of Poornima University. She has been felicitated 11 times by the “Faculty Incentive Award” for good academic performance. She has also received funds from ICAR, NIH and DST for organizing the National Conference at Poornima University.

Poornima University

What is the program that you are offering in your institute for students' benefit?

“Employability Enhancement Programs, Professional Certificate Courses, Industry-Institute Interactions”

We offer Personality Development and Employability Enhancement Programs, Professional Certificate Courses, Industry-Institute Interactions, and Industrial Training and Seminars. Scientists, Scientific Assistants, Research Analysts, Teachers, Technical Writers, Lecturers, Chemists, Enumerators, Clinical Research Managers, are some of the job profiles for students in this domain.

What are the factors that make this program the best for the students to opt for?

“Promoting practical aspects of Applied Sciences and Humanities”

Poornima University follows an outcome-based education by developing course plans with objectives and outcomes. The School of Science and Humanities teaches and promotes practical aspects of Applied Sciences and Humanities to build a solid foundation. The University has also encouraged students to pursue Summer Training after the II Year of B.Sc. and provide excellent job opportunities. We have also established tie-ups with renowned industries and institutions for their career growth. Our laboratories are well equipped to cater to the needs of students.

What will you say the “best practices” in the course you’re offering are?

“An industry advisory board dedicated academic objectives”

Poornima University has set up an industry advisory board with the objective to establish strong connections, conduct workshops, and more. We organize FDPs in collaboration with the industry and provide suggestions for process improvement and curriculum improvement. Orienting the students by imparting the basics of outcome-based education at the outset of the semester is essential for us. University has an alumni cell to connect with the alumni and utilizes services, like guest lectures, Internships opportunities, placements, etc. To ensure the academic excellence of both teachers and students relevant textbooks, reference books, standard journals, E-journals are being procured by the library.

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What are some valuable insights into the program that you are offering?

“Corporate lectures and summer training for effective learning”

The University offers student services like counselling, placement training support, and personality grooming. We also organize Industrial visits, Orientation programs, corporate lectures, summer training, and Professional Certificate Courses for value-added education. The semesters comprise seminar, Project reports, continuous evaluation, Pre-placement talk and final placement.

How does the program ensure that students are being prepared for the future?

“Enabling holistic growth of students via skill-based pedagogy”

Students need to perform well in both technical and personal interviews during placement interviews because of the stiff competition. The traditional curriculum provides students with subject knowledge. But they should also exhibit soft skills during campus interviews, which is why trainers provide Communication skills and Personality Development classes for 36 hours for all degree students. A variety of activities are offered during the session to prepare students for the industry, including conversations with industry representatives, an industry expert session, a mock drive, the PU-WRS, and the PMEPI. Exercises are reviewed by teachers to make them more helpful for slow learners. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities within and outside of campus with the guidance of faculty members. 

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How did you train yourself and the faculty to deliver this program to the students?

“Facilitating FDP’s, Research and development activities”

  • Faculty development programs are organized once a semester to enhance faculty skills and update knowledge.
  • Faculty and students are both equipped to conduct research and development.
  • An internal academic audit is introduced at the campus level to ensure transparency in the evaluation of student performance.
  • An assessment of teachers and student feedback twice a year improves the system.
  • Faculty and students have access to advanced labs (CRID) and centres of excellence (Water and Solar energy) to conduct research and development.

How do you tend to build an industry connection with this program?

“Summer training courses are credit courses for the undergraduate degree”

For all students, an Industry Institute Interaction and Corporate Talk is organized to prepare them for industry and ensure they comprehend corporate culture. The schedule includes time management, planning and prioritization, attitude, verbal and nonverbal skills, team building activities, and etiquette workshops. There is a focus on reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills development for students. Undergraduate students receive credit for 60 days of summer training. That will allow them to interact with the culture of the industry.