Chandigarh News: Chandigarh. Department of Postgraduate Commerce and Management, Goswami Ganesh Dutt Sanatan Dharma College, Sector-32, organized an expert conference under PM-USHA program on the topic “Mapping Industry and Academia Expectations with Profile of students and outcomes. Dr. Preet Saxena, Campus Director and Senior Director, ICFAI Business School, Mumbai, delivered the lecture. Dr. Saxena, a distinguished academic leader with deep knowledge of industry-academia collaboration, shared invaluable insights during the event. Dr. Saxena presented a detailed overview of the changing nature of students, focusing on demographics, learning preferences and career aspirations that shape the current educational landscape.
He emphasized that modern learners are diverse, technologically competent, and highly motivated by real-world outcomes. Dr. Saxena highlighted the need for institutions to adapt their educational approach to incorporate these attributes, thereby preparing students for meaningful professional contributions. Dr Saxena also highlighted the importance of aligning academia with industry expectations. He explained that a collaborative approach can help ensure that graduates have the skills and career mindset that modern employers are looking for.
It outlined implementable strategies for educational institutions to enhance outcomes-based learning and highlighted the importance of skill development and experiential learning as core components of the curriculum. College Principal Dr. Ajay Sharma expressed gratitude to Dr. Saxena for his thoughts and highlighted the relevance of his lecture in today’s rapidly changing educational and professional scenario. He emphasized the university’s commitment to integrating such valuable approaches to improve student outcomes and improve preparation for industry demands.
Dr Rajiv Bahl, Head of the University’s Postgraduate Department of Management and Commerce, thanked the team for organizing this informative programme. Dr. Meru Sehgal, Dean of Commerce and event coordinator, praised the conference, saying it aligns with the university’s mission to promote an inclusive and progressive learning environment. Dr. Sehgal emphasized that such sessions support the Institute’s efforts to build a more responsive and well-rounded student community. The session concluded with a question and answer session, where students and faculty actively discussed practical measures to bridge the gap between industry and academia. The event underscored the university’s dedication to fostering collaboration between academia and industry and preparing students for the emerging world of entrepreneurship.
