Mr Udit Nautiyal is the Assistant Professor in the Mass Communication Department at Institute of Technology & Management, (ITM) College, Dehradun. He has a Master’s in Media and Communication studies. He has qualified for the NET examination thrice and has presented research papers at several national and international conferences. He has previously worked in various documentation projects of Heritage around Uttarakhand state. His interests are in the area of cultural and heritage studies of Doon valley.

ITM Dehradun

How do you tend to establish healthy relations with the students and fellow faculty?

“By providing a platform for open communication and exchange of ideas”

To improve the relationship with students, I create a supportive classroom environment with positive and enthusiastic teaching. I also allow students to participate more in classrooms. To improve my working relationships with the faculty I give them undivided attention through effective communication.

How do you try to bring in a practical approach towards subjects?

“Establishing a balance between theoretical portion and the practical learning”

At ITM Dehradun, the theory lesson is followed by a very practical approach consisting of teaching database systems through a concrete DBMS. I support the theoretical unit by an applied component using in-class exercises and assignments. The practical implementations and their understanding are essential for students.

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

“By understanding the academic objectives and analyzing the end-results”

For designing the curriculum of a particular semester I adopt a systematic approach in strategizing, evaluating and planning. Focusing mainly on objectives and student needs. It is further followed by planning the lessons as per the timetable allotted, evaluation and feedback. It helps to provide the learning aims and framework of the course.

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How does your department prepare students for Placements?

“The university provides a strong platform for the students via the placement cell”

The placement statistics are improving every year and have shown to be remarkable in the department. The Department has always focused on training, augmentations and placements. It gives utmost priority to the student selection in reputed companies. A placement assistance cell has been established to implement it into action. They invite a large number of medium and large companies for hiring.

How do you help your students in this competitive world?

“Invoking a healthy competitive spirit in the inside and outside classroom activities”

To Enhance the competitive and intellectual spirits of students, I interact with them on a regular basis. Trying to understand individual interests and abilities helps prepare them for the future. In addition to it, I encourage them to try to work harder to achieve the goal. I motivate them to determine and work on their strengths and weaknesses. I also encourage open communication and free thinking with the students to make them feel important.

Does the Institute organize extracurricular activities to enhance the skills of the students?

“Regular conduct of student-driven activities and events”

Apart from the learning, ITM conducts extracurricular activities for the comprehensive development of the student. The students of the college organize many technical and non-technical events throughout the year, including sports. This helps them to maintain a balance in their academic life. We have clubs where students can showcase their talent and participate in creative activities.

What has been your vision for the growth of ITM Dehradun?

“To establish ITM as a premier institute for technical education in India”

Having started my teaching career at ITM, I have high hopes for the growth of this Institute. Providing my students with the best of knowledge is the main priority. We aim to become a trustworthy name in the technical education domain. 

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

“A curriculum thoroughly designed according to the requirement of the industry”

We ensure that our program is well-aligned with universal standards and fits well in the institutional model. The department has an accurate and realistic picture of the workload on the faculty. This enables the smooth functioning of the curriculum. It emphasizes exposure in communication skill, personality development, leadership and organizational capabilities among the students.

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

“ITM Dehradun’s biggest strength is its friendly and cooperative environment”

Our college boasts the practices of experiential learning activities. It provides lots of opportunities for them to bring out the best in themselves. Coming to the departmental strengths, we have an excellent pool of highly qualified faculty members and great infrastructure facilities. Also, the management and administration are always very supportive of everyone.