Dr. L. M. Jugulkar has been working as the Dean of Student Development Department and Marketing Head at Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sangli, Maharashtra. He has done BE in Automobile Engineering and ME in Mechanical Production from Rajarambapu Institute of Technology along with PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology as part of his academics. He has an amazing 22 years of experience in the Teaching field and 1 year of professional experience. His research areas are Design and Development of Semi Active Shock Absorber, Automotive System Design and Alternative fuels and emission. He has published more than 50 research papers, published 1 book and has 1 Patent on his name including 3 filed Patents. He has received 5 awards for his exemplary work in the education sector.

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

"My passion of upgrading my knowledge and educating students have kept me associated"

I am working as a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department and also as a Dean of the Student Development Department at RIT. And in my opinion the factors which have kept me associated with the education sector for so long is definitely my passion of educating youths and sharing my knowledge with the young generation of our society. Another reason is my own curious attitude to learning new things has helped me to stay in this amazing sector.

Being the Dean of the College, what is your philosophy of leadership?

"Leadership is all about giving freedom to your team to work and involving them in decision making"

According to me, a true leader is a pace-setter and his/her work should set an example for other team members. Being part of the Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, I lead different sports and cultural events of college and I am also involved in the college clubs and admission department. So, overall I believe in a democratic way of working because then only my team can utilize their skills to the best of their potential. And whenever I take any decision, I involve all my team members to give suggestions and inputs as in this way only they can feel that they are important to us.

In your experience, what benefits can students gain from studying here in your institute?

"Students will get job oriented education and best amenities in our college"

Our institute believes in delivering practical and research oriented education and empowering students with best technical and ethical skills. We proactively incorporate different academic practices in our teaching pedagogies while teaching students and have also started a Pilot Batch of NEP from last academic year. Along with this, we offer a diverse range of learning opportunities to students to help them beautify their talents. Lastly, the healthy curricular and co-curricular environment of RIT’S campus attracts student and parents attention.

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

"It is developed under the guidance of industry experts and include best programs and training"

All the Departments of our institute have excellent rapport with the industry and industry people are part of our Board of Studies, Academic Council and Board of Governance. And the benefit of this inclusion is that whenever we draft and renew our curriculum, experts are there to provide their suggestions and inputs and hence industrial standards and demands are automatically included in it. Also, our curriculum is a perfect amalgamation of industry sponsored projects, amazing internships, customized training programs for the benefit of students.

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How is your college more welcoming to students of different races or economic backgrounds?

"We promote equality in college and offers scholarships to needy and eligible students"

Our college is enriched with a diverse range of students and we truly celebrate this by adopting different types of approaches which can promote equality in college and also educate students about their friends' culture and customs. Hence, we have established a Community Fund Program through which we raise funds and then financial assistance is provided to needy students through this money. In addition to this, students can avail all government schemes and scholarships and lastly we have a Book Bank Facility to help students in academics. 

What are your prime roles and responsibilities for the college and students?

"It is to supervise departmental and college activities and guide students and teachers"

Being the Dean of Student Development Department, my role is of a facilitator and I need to guide faculties and students for Department as well as college activities. We have different kinds of technical and non-technical clubs in our college who regularly organize events and activities to provide a platform to students to showcase their talents and learn new skills. And motivating students to participate in these activities and addressing and fixing students academic as well non-academic issues also comes under the scope of my responsibilities. Also, I invite experts and trainers to deliver lectures and interactive sessions for students whenever required. 

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

"Preparing our students for the outside competitive world and society should be our aim"

Our institute is working on imbibing universal human values in all our Engineering graduates. Also we try our best to educate and make our students capable enough so that they can easily correlate their academic excellence with needs of the industrial world and nation as a whole because then only they will be able to figure out the best solutions for real world issues. Hence, I firmly believe that we should prepare our students to work selflessly for society. 

What would you like people to know about your institute that makes it unique and different from others?

"We are delivering education for the past 40 years and have been accredited by NAAC and NBA"

Our Rajarambapu Institute of Technology has been delivering employment oriented education to students for the past 40 years and our students are not only working with Indian companies but they are also employed in reputed organizations in various positions in foreign countries. Also our academic practices are endorsed by Shivaji University and we and all our programs have been accredited by NBA and NAAC with A+ Grade and this I believe is enough to tell the quality of education and amenities we offer to our students.

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

"Our students, college infra, relationship with Industry and teachers makes us strong"

The main pillar of our strength is definitely our students and their parents because we exist due to them and hence we have maintained good relationships not only with our students but with their parents as well. Also, we have established an amazing infrastructure in college in the form of modern labs, classrooms and amenities for students' growth and development. In addition to this, we have maintained a good repo with our industry partners and also have highly educated and experienced faculty members to teach students, so all these factors together make us strong and resilient at the same time. 

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

"Develop such skills through which you can address and resolve real time society issues"

I would like to advise my dear students that whosoever is planning to join the Engineering sector can join us to pursue their dream courses and nurture their talents with RIT. We are here to facilitate and guide you in accomplishing your goals. Also, I firmly believe that along with focusing on their goals, youths should also think about how they can utilize their expertise and talent to address and resolve social issues. Also, work smartly so that you can set an example for others. Develop your basic skills like critical thinking, problem solving ability and decision making skills. Lastly, don't forget that you are a pillar of modern India and your actions will contribute to the growth of our nation.