Dr. A S Dharun is a Principal of Rajas Institute of Technology,Nagercoil, Kanyakumari. He began career as Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, in Tamilnadu college of Engineering in 2002. Later, he worked as an assistant professor and principal in various institutes. He has more than 12 years of experience in the education sector. 

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How do you tend to establish a healthy relationship in Rajas Institute of Technology, Nagercoil?

“Focus on physical learning environments, and provide curricular activities for students to maintain effective relationships on campus”

We develop an engaging learning environment for learners. Our focus is on physical learning environments like lecture, classrooms, labs, etc. We use different technologies to develop online learning environments for pupils. Campus organizes functions like Pongal, Onam, Independence Day, Republic day, Christmas, Ramzan to bring healthy relationships among students and staff members. We conduct college day celebrations where students get the opportunity to showcase their skills. 

What plans are you currently designing for RIT international affairs and students? 

“To impart research programs, and new courses for higher education on campus”

We are in the process of signing a MoU with the European university for Research related activities. Our campus is observing an experimental session and writing a brief paper about it. Writing a paper, and reviewing a journal article result in the creation of new knowledge. We can generate new concepts, methodologies and understandings through these. Pupils can participate in a discussion and do post-graduation at the university. We try to impart new courses for students along with doctoral research at the university. 

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

“Update knowledge, stay open minded and grasp new opportunities”

New innovations are coming in each day due to technological advancements. Youth need to update their knowledge every day. It led them to be recruited by top companies. Be open minded to the views and opinions of others and don’t aspire to monetary wealth. 

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What do you see as the greatest strengths of Rajas Institute of Technology,Nagercoil?

“Qualified faculties, students and management staff are our greatest strengths”

Our campus covers an excellent infrastructure for pupils. It includes state of art facility laboratories, AC seminar hall, Auditorium, cafeteria and more. One of the primary strengths is dedicated faculty and students. Management staff is also a pillar to our institute. 

What is your philosophy of leadership and describe your leadership style on campus?

“Motivate others and work as a team to attain success”

I believe that teamwork brings the growth of the institution.We organize meetings regularly with faculty and assign tasks to them as teams. Challenges faced by each team are discussed in the meeting and arrive at a proper solution. We motivate the faculty by giving them space, and a good respect. They get required tools to succeed in the process and pay them what they deserve in their work. 

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What do you like people to know about campus they may not know?

“Highly quality education, accommodation, and festivals are offered to students”

Excellent infrastructure offered to students from the institution. We are the first rank holders for the past 4 years in the Anna university for B Tech Fashion technology. Pupils get secure accommodation and hostel rooms are spacious, airy, comfortable, offering single, double and triple room sharing. Each block is enabled with Wi-Fi facility, cable TVs, and telephone facilities. Students get a primary health care center facility on campus. Campus offers quality education guided by a team of highly qualified, experienced or dedicated staff. Special care is taken by each faculty member to pay personal attention and groom the students. They can participate in all festivals such as Onam, Christmas and Pongal. Various competitions are conducted and students are entertained through cultural fests. 

What do you think is RIT's top priority over the next 10 years?

“To provide top quality education along with excellent placement for students”

One of our top priorities is to provide the students with top quality education along with excellent placement. We are upgrading our lab and campus infrastructure regularly every year to achieve this goal. Students get placement training from the start itself. So, they become ready for placements when they reach their final year.