A thoughtful writer and educationist, Dr. Nisha Bhargava is presently working as the Principal at MCM DAV College, Chandigarh. Dr. Bhargava has an enviable list of accomplishments and being the member of several prestigious organizations at National, State and university level including Member of Senate, Panjab University, NAAC Peer Team, State Level Quality Assurance Cell etc. She has received several awards at National and State level for her immense contribution to academic pursuits, promotion of sports, the cause of environment and sustainable development. 

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What are your views on online education? 

“Acknowledging the obstacles with best ways for smooth learning”

Undoubtedly, we cannot replace face-to-face teaching with any of the online methods but since the situation of COVID-19 has led to online education thrust upon us, we need to ensure best use of it in more innovative ways. We need to cover the course syllabus in an interactive and smooth manner via online presentations, webinars and one-to-one talk sessions. Online education more or less pertains to the best use of technology so far. 

What are your views on the new education policy? 

“A step towards quality education and betterment of the students’ career”

The emphasis has shifted to employability and skill development from the New Education Policy 2021. In today’s era, people, especially qualified students are looking forward to quick employment after getting a certain level of education or bringing upon a skill. Another emphasis is that now it is more focused on quality parameters. The quality of education has become more important as per the new education plans, which not only consolidate our scattered education system but also to revive our old Vedic education system.

How do you plan on training the teachers who were not so tech-savvy?

“Staff development programs and training offering flawless skills”

These days research has become a very important component of teaching. For research work, everybody has to go through online libraries and websites. Still, for staff development, we have been regularly conducting skill development courses, digital sessions, etc. Especially for the online teaching program during the lockdown, we conducted one-on-one staff development programs for one week where a basic knowledge of online teaching was focused and initiated. 

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What are the facilities and services available for the students at MCM DAV College? 

“Prime facilities for better development and growth”

We bestow our students’ best quality education with modern infrastructure and high tech facilities. The whole campus is Wi-Fi enabled and we have LAN cable connections available everywhere in the College campus. We have hostel facilities for our students as well where they feel safe and homely with all the necessities available readily. We make sure that our students get a friendly environment and atmosphere to prosper. 

What is your philosophy of leadership?

“Democratic leadership with collaborative decision making and participation”

I have always worked with a collaborative and participating style of leadership where each of the members collectively takes up tasks and implements ideas to reach a mission. I always believe in the influential decentralization of the power system for decision making. 

Any advice you would like to give to the youths?

“Set your objectives and start working for them”

My advice to all the students as well as youths is that those who want to succeed in life; should have a very clear goal and give their 100% to perceive it. Remember, the road of success is not easy, you have to start working from day one. Also, practice to face failures in life, only then you would be able to handle success. One must develop a habit for themselves that helps in keeping them positive and creatively engaged.

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

“Recognized hub of learning and advanced courses relevant to modern times”

Our college is a registered training centre affiliated to Chandigarh Skill Development Mission (CSDM) under the aegis of National Skill Development Mission, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. Our college has earned the distinction of being the first college in Punjab and Chandigarh to offer a 140 hours course for GST Accounts Assistant under CSDM. We got ourselves registered in two more skill development programs i.e. Bachelors of Vocational Education (Retail Management) and one year Diploma Course in Microbial Analysis and Food Safety - an UGC approved under National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).