Student-centricity is new DSA's buzzword
Dr Tanveer Ahmed takes charge as the new Dean Student Affairs. Photo by Pranavi Ambatti
By Pranavi Ambati
Greater Noida: Connecting with students through classrooms, the gymnasium, the sports complex and cultural events is how the newly appointedDean Student Affairs (DSA) Dr Tanveer Ahmed intends to encourage open dialogue.
“Students come to universities with academics in mind, definitely. However, when staying on campus, they find themselves challenged by aspects beyond academics. As theDean Student Affairs, I want to create an environment where their voices are heard and valued,” he said.
AnAssociate Professor with the School of Computer Science and Engineering Technology, Ahmed has a wealth of experience in the domains of machine learning, data analytics and natural language processing. It is his empathy for students and wanting to collaborate with them on projects that makes him the perfect fit for handling the charge of Dean Student Affairs.
“I have envisioned a multi-layer operational model, starting at the school-level up to office of the Dean Student Affairs. The needs of thestudent community can then be addressed in a systematic manner, depending on the nature of the grievance,” Ahmed said, elaborating on the systematic changes he wishes to implement for facilitating students’ grievance redress.
Dean Student Affairs Tanveer Ahmed poses for a snapshot with the Bennett University Student Council on which he relies to engage with the student community
Alongside making solid reforms, Ahmed plans to redefine the vantage from which the office of the Dean Student Affairs is looked at. He hopes to foster team spirit and, he said, he has a few ideas about them in his playbook.
“Among other measures, I plan to hit the gym and engage in some fitness activities with the athletes. By doing so, I can gain the confidence of the students in an environment they are comfortable in,” he said.
“Slowly, I will engage with the clubs that conduct year-round activities and events on our campus. If given a chance, I would like to learn some dance steps from Rivaaz. Their classical dance performance onRepublic Day truly impressed me,” the DSA said.
(The writer is a Semester IV student of the BA Journalism and Mass Communication programme.)
Greater Noida: Connecting with students through classrooms, the gymnasium, the sports complex and cultural events is how the newly appointed
“Students come to universities with academics in mind, definitely. However, when staying on campus, they find themselves challenged by aspects beyond academics. As the
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“I have envisioned a multi-layer operational model, starting at the school-level up to office of the Dean Student Affairs. The needs of the
Alongside making solid reforms, Ahmed plans to redefine the vantage from which the office of the Dean Student Affairs is looked at. He hopes to foster team spirit and, he said, he has a few ideas about them in his playbook.
“Among other measures, I plan to hit the gym and engage in some fitness activities with the athletes. By doing so, I can gain the confidence of the students in an environment they are comfortable in,” he said.
“Slowly, I will engage with the clubs that conduct year-round activities and events on our campus. If given a chance, I would like to learn some dance steps from Rivaaz. Their classical dance performance on
(The writer is a Semester IV student of the BA Journalism and Mass Communication programme.)
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