Sona College of Arts and Science Principal: Dr G M Kadhar Nawaz Interview

Dr. G. M. Kadhar Nawaz, is the Principal of Sona College of Arts and Science. He has an M.C.A. and has completed his Ph.D. in Computer Applications at Periyar University, Salem. He has 23 years of experience in teaching (Computer Science) and research (N/W Security, Cryptography, Stenography, Image Processing). He has acted as one of the members of the Board of Studies (BOS) in several prestigious educational universities. He is an approved research supervisor for Ph.D. programmes and is presently guiding 4 research scholars of Anna University and 32 students have completed their research under his guidance. With his research experience, he has presented and published over 250 papers at national and international conferences and in journals of repute.

How do you try to bring in a practical approach towards subjects to make them industry-oriented?

“The learner-centred approach and variety of skill labs to acquire essential professional qualities”

With the importance given to practical approach among arts and science students, Sona aims to help students survive in this highly competitive world, various laboratories like Science laboratory, Computer laboratory, and a language laboratory are set up in the premises of the campus. To meet the requirement, suitable software for the situation – specific needs has been bought. Students trained with these facilities will develop their communication along with the latest technology and science skills. At the same time, the wide variety of latest equipment and software available will help the students in their research too. We have more number of MOUs with renowned industries, where industry persons are connected to handle seminars, workshops and internship activities to the students.

How does your college prepare students for placements?

“An intense focus on soft skill development to increase the chances of students placements”

Coaching and improvement programme is being conducted for students every Tuesday and Thursdays in the college premises by the subject experts. Seminars and presentations on various topics are held on working Saturdays to improve the students’ communicative skills and also to prepare them for future interviews and placement needs. In addition to that verbal skills, soft skills classes are being handled on a regular interval. Experts from leading industries and corporate companies are invited to help the students with the recent technological nuances.

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Do you have any extracurricular activities to enhance the skills of the students?

“Enrich the young minds with the latest happenings with help of social and cultural activities”

With the special purpose of exposing the students to new areas of information, a resource person from a reputed institution in Tamil Nadu or outside is invited to address the students and enrich the young minds with the latest happenings in the universe. An Entrepreneur Cell was inaugurated and thus the institution arranged for seminars, workshops every week.

To improve the latent linguistic talents of students, and encourage the students to take part in social services, the National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC) have been inaugurated. 

To bring acquaintance and to avoid inhibition, various clubs have already been inaugurated by our Chairman Mr. C. Valliappa.

How do you strategize the curriculum and make it befitting for the students?

“A utilitarian skill-based approach and focus on dynamic learning methodologies”

Sona brings in the shift in the process of learning. Transmission of the information is shifted to a demonstration, coaching to mentoring, and covering the whole syllabus to an independent study of a few topics, Additionally, a transition from studying prescribed textbooks to primary sources, Rote memorization of information to experimentation and higher-order thinking and teaching to learning. 

We also insist students to indulge in at least half an hour of reading a day to keep abreast of various styles of writing and new vocabulary. To progress the presentation skills, each student is made to present a topic for the first ten minutes at the beginning of every class.

What has been your vision for this college?

“To build student-centric welfare plans to achieve greater heights”

 When I joined Sona College of Arts and Science as the Principal, I had only one motto in my mind, that is, “Enabling Dreams Empowering Visions”. According to this motto, I strive to enable the students to dream of a successful life and by their dreams, they can attain their visions. I aspire that students of Sona College of Arts and Science must excel in all the fields of their lives and all my focus is only towards this goal.

How does the curriculum of your college ensure the best practice of the industry?

“Industrial visits, internships and expert interactions for students to advance in their career”

At Sona, along with the curriculum, we seek to offer internship opportunities to aspiring students. 

We bring many industrialists and subject experts to inspire the students. 

The students learn computer skills, communication skills, leadership skills and various other life skills. 

Every year, students are taken for Industrial Visit which is a driving force for the students to get motivated. 

How does the college enhance the skills of the faculty according to the industry standards?

“Academic collaborations and training opportunities to learn the latest advancements”

At Sona, we give utmost importance to practical learning and we have advanced lab equipment to fulfil the needs of the students. A passion for innovation and improvement enthrals the students enabling the institution to grow and evolve rapidly. The faculty members, with their various connections, possess the potential to provide many opportunities for academic and other collaborations and partnerships from which the institution may stand to gain more and more.

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

“Sona College of Arts and Science provides a world-class education, facilities and positive learning environment”

The most significant selling point for many young people is the lush campus; i.e., the views, the facilities, classrooms, amenities and visual appeal. 

We have an excellent team of Faculty Members who are extremely dedicated in making the students knowledgeable. 

Every year when a set of students pass out, we ensure that they are already placed in core companies.

As a team, our innovations are always towards the enhancement of the institution.

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

“My sincerest suggestion is to have tenacity and persistence”

I firmly believe that nothing commands respect more than a good work ethic; hence, if students are perfect in their work, people would respect them. People who are persistent, tenacious and driven have a clearly defined goal. In my opinion, time is the most valuable asset which people don’t own and so, students should realise the value of time.