Dr. Bhaskar Hari Zaware is the Principal of New Arts Commerce and Science College, Ahmednagar. He has been an integral part of this college for a long time and aims to provide research, skill-based, and technologically advanced education to his students. He is a strong supporter of higher education for his faculty as well.

New Arts, Commerce and Science College, Ahmednagar

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

“Lifelong learning is an important key factor in acquiring new knowledge and upgrading one's skills”

As an educator, I don’t just teach students, I also have to keep upskilling and learn the current trends. Teaching and Research are my passions, which has kept me connected with the education sector.

Education should be not only comprehensive and sustainable but must continuously evolve to meet the challenges of the fast-changing and unpredictable globalized world.

What is your philosophy of leadership?

“A mixture of various approaches leading up to adaptability, according to the situation”

Effective education leadership means adapting one’s leadership style to suit a situation. I am using a combination of Democratic leadership, Transformational leadership, Pedagogical/instructional leadership, Supportive leadership styles as per the situation.

How do you strategize for the marketing of your college?

“‘7 Ps’ of service marketing: Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process and Physical Evidence”

Marketing strategy for the key programs covers 

  • Product: Introduction of new and need-based academic programs.
  • Price: Affordable fee structure 
  • Place: At the central place of the district with very good connectivity.
  • Promotion: It is mainly through the course outcomes, Alumni’s, placements produced, 13 MoU’s to assist students, etc
  • People: Well qualified and dedicated teaching staff.
  • Process: Class Room Teaching, extra-curricular activities, organization of guest lectures, seminars, workshops, etc.
  • Physical Evidence: State of the art infrastructure in terms of classrooms, laboratories, library, etc.

What can an inbound student gain from studying at your College?

“The quality education with a reasonable fee structure & global academic exposure”

A welcoming atmosphere, a non-discriminative approach, and an assured educational and career growth. We teach in English Medium and conduct special language classes for those weak in English. A wide variety of courses are available from the modern and cutting edge to the traditional. 

Check New Arts, Commerce and Science College Courses & Fees

Any insights into how your College welcomes students of different backgrounds?

“Encouraging economically weaker and differently-abled students in availing scholarships offered by different agencies”

  • Allowing two or three installments in paying college fees.
  • Exemptions and concession in fees.
  • Remedial teaching.
  • Accommodating a maximum number of students under the ‘Earn and Learn’ scheme.
  • Interactions and discussions with students through personal attention.

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

“Innovation and out-of-the-box ideas through autonomy, good governance, and empowerment”

  • Multidisciplinary and a holistic education across the sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and sports.
  • Creativity and Critical thinking to encourage logical decision-making and innovation
  • Teachers and faculty as the heart of the learning process – their recruitment, and continuous professional development.
  •  A ‘light but tight’ regulatory framework.
  • Outstanding research as a corequisite for outstanding education and development.
  • Extensive use of technology in teaching and learning, removing language barriers, increasing access for Divyang students, and educational planning and management.

What would you like people to know about your college?

“Best College Award by Savitribai Phule Pune University with A++ grade by NAAC with 3.79 CGPA”

  • College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) by the UGC
  • STAR College Status by DBT, Government of India
  • DST-FIST Sponsored College by DST, Government of India
  • Nearly fifty percent of girls students in the college. 
  • Free of cost education to blind students.
  • Training and Placement Cell
  • Start-up and Innovation Cell

How does your curriculum ensure the best industry practices?

“The curriculum is developed keeping in mind the national priorities and international practices”

As the college is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, the institute follows the university-prescribed curricula. It attempts to align the program structure and course contents with student aspirations & recruiter expectations. This syllabus also attempts to align with the National Goal of “Make in India”, “Start-Up and Stand – Up India” and “Digital India”. Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) offers wide-ranging choices for students to opt for courses based on their aptitude and their career goals. 

What are some of the biggest challenges you see for higher education?

“Lesser emphasis on research and technology at most universities and colleges”

  • Limited teacher and institutional autonomy
  • Inadequate mechanisms for merit-based career management and progression of faculty.
  • Lack of competitive peer-reviewed research funding across disciplines.
  • To attract and retain genius teaching faculty from the national institutes.

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

“The holistic, skills enhancing and attitude inculcating quality education”

We have a wide range of academic programs, both in conventional and professional streams along with Outcome-based learning. Our State of the art infrastructure helps our students excel academically. Wide recognition of sports, cultural, NSS, and NCC activities, effective implementation of CBCS for UG and PG courses, and our Corporate connect are few strong points as well.

Read New Arts, Commerce and Science College Placement

How do you tend to establish a healthy environment in your college?

“Operational freedom, friendly atmosphere & team spirit, allows the staff to work effectively in the well-set work culture”

  • Encourage teachers to upgrade their qualifications with research degrees M.Phil./Ph.D.
  • Formal and informal meetings to discuss academic and administrative issues.
  • Welfare Fund: A registered Employee Welfare Fund is managed by the board of directors. An advance of Rs.1.5 lakh is granted for medical and educational purposes.
  • An interest-free salary advance is granted to provide immediate assistance to the needy employees on request. 
  • Guest lectures on social issues, yoga, and meditation, stress management, cultural and entertainment events are organized.
  • The facility of indoor and outdoor games for teaching and non-teaching staff.