While formal education may be many hundreds of years
old, society has undergone tremendous change in recent times. After the
Enlightenment and the Scientific and Industrial Revolution, now it is a
technological and software revolution! As a result of the changing conditions,
the life of the citizen is transformed. Social media has brought immense change
to the community and political life. Compared to the past, the citizen holds
greater responsibilities and is a thinking and tech-savvy entity. Competition for
college seats and placement jobs with big salaries is immense. No wonder
everybody talks of a global citizen! at GIBS we take pride in having a
responsible advisory board.
The role of education
Higher education, particularly in business and management
has a great role in shaping and transforming society. Life’s battles are
essentially fought in educational institutions because a rehearsal takes place
of what would occur in future life. Business and management principles apply to
every field, unlike the study of chemistry or languages for instance. Go
everywhere around the world to find large-scale businesses online and offline.
Management would similarly apply to every establishment mega and mini.
Leading lights of society on the advisory board
Besides the dramatic buildings and the faculty, the
equipment and the placements, leading institutions contain something more.
Colleges and universities have the ability to inspire a new generation and
motivate them to lead a life of values as productive citizens. The advisory
board plays a major role in this regard.
Business and management experts who are not only
academically accomplished but professionally experienced too. at GIBS After
serving for decades as Directors, Managers, and CEOs, all that knowledge and
experience would be wasted if they remained idle at home, pursuing hobbies like
reading and gardening. If they spent a few hours on a weekly basis guiding and
lecturing to the citizens of the future, it would be time well spent.
The initial formative years in school are innocent and
life is guided by parents and teachers. It is only later in higher education
that intellectual faculties and higher skills are developed. Professional
challenges are faced at the college level and that is where expert guidance is
most needed.
Some lucky institutes have well-experienced and
qualified academicians and professionals on the advisory board in addition to
the distinguished faculty. The professors inspire within the classroom walls
and lecture halls while the advisory board goes a step further. Advisory board
members are truly the light in the institution. They are selfless, caring, and
generous and dedicated to the uplift of society and GIBS we are extremely lucky
to have few such souls of inspiration.
Mr.
Ritesh Goyal as the
Managing Director is one such dedicated educationist who was nominated for the
International Achievement Award for Education Excellence in 2016. Mr. B.L. Goyal as the Chairman and Dr. Aparna Rao as the Director have played
crucial roles in the betterment of the institution and the welfare of the
students.
The spirit of social service
While society consists of doves and vultures, the
people of peace and goodwill are the representatives of God on earth. Just like
some great leaders and social reformers, their only purpose in life was to wipe
away tears, heal the sick, and shelter the aged and the orphans. Advisors in
educational institutions play some such noble role. Their impact upon the educational
culture of values and dedicated service is immediately felt within the walls of
the institution. Students have the ability to feel even though they are long
past that tender age of school. Just like plants grow towards the sun that
nourishes them, students can instinctively feel that they are being nurtured
well.
A source of inspiration
Under the impact of the caring and dedicated advisory
panel, students do respond. Considering all the evil and violence that is
rampant nowadays, especially in urban areas, may God bless educational
institutions with such a compassionate advisory board.
Positive influence upon young minds
Youngsters today are often lost amidst all the
excessive digital development. Pollution and political problems, wars and crime
do disturb the peace and sanctity of life. Role models are crucial at every
step and that is how students learned all along. Parents and teachers are the
first role models and the impression continues lifelong. When the caring
advisory board members participate in meetings with parents and students, it is
as if the early school has come again.
The advisory board members bring a wealth of
experience. Padmashree R.M.
Vasagam is an ISRO scientist. Mr. Pawan Agarwal represents Mumbai Dabbawalas. Mr.
Pankaj Jain is an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus while Mr. Hemant Sharma is an IIM Bangalore alumnus. They
have played enlightened paths in putting the institution on the right track
with amazing leadership roles.
Finally, it is not the advanced degrees that matter
and the vast pay packets! It is the concern that people have for each other,
for the young and the values that were installed in early life. These values
and principles form the foundation for a life lived in service of humanity as a
productive citizen. Advisory board members can certainly make an institutional
difference.
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