Dr. Rajeev Bhardwaj

Dr. Rajeev Bhardwaj

Dr. Rajeev Bhardwaj

Designation : Pro - Vice Chancellor
Qualification : PhD, MBA, MA, BA
Experience : 26+years of experience in Teaching, Research, Training, Academic administration & Institution Building

An astute professional having 26+years of experience in Teaching, Research, Training, Academic administration & Institution Building. Enthusiastically inclined to uplift the academic standards by utilizing functional experience through teamwork and ‘lead from front’ attitude. Prof. Bhardwaj has been on directorial positions since last 15+years and now as Pro Vice Chancellor is successfully leading DBS Global University Dehradun to new heights.

Having an extensive experience in academic administration and Institutional building in different capacities, he is currently serving DBS GU Dehradun as Pro Vice Chancellor and actively engaged in nurturing university by developing systems in Curriculum design development, fostering admissions from pan India and faculty recruitment. Under his guidance, in the first year of his previous university(PCU Pune) a remarkable number of 1500 admissions has been achieved successfully in different programs such as PhD, Engineering, Management, Science, Computer Application, Pharmacy etc.

While Serving Amity University for more than 5+ years, Dr. Bhardwaj has successfully implemented the National Education Policy 2020 in Amity University Noida Uttar Pradesh and in its four allied campuses (Greater Noida, Lucknow, Dubai & Tashkent) to ensure the holistic and multi-disciplinary education. He had been the member of University Internal Quality Assurance Cell, many BoS & AAB, Academic Council & is committed to use his strategic and planning acumen in the field of education.

Prof. Bhardwaj, during his 9+ years tenure with Accurate Group of Institutions as Executive Director, has successfully spear headed the group comprising the Management, Engineering, and Architecture Institutions. Dr. Bhardwaj had been continuously adding it to his credentials by attending National/ International Seminar/ Conferences & contributing to Publications.

Qualification

Academic Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Management
  • Ph.D. in English, University
  • MBA – Marketing
  • M.A. (English) - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra
Additional Qualifications
  • LLB
  • P.G. Diploma in Translation & Human Behaviour

Research & Patents

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
  • Oversees the implementation of strategic plans in alignment with the university’s mission.
  • Plays a key role in driving innovation, growth, and academic excellence within the university.
Academic Leadership
  • Provides leadership in academic development, including curriculum design and program offerings.
  • Ensures the quality of education and academic standards across faculties and departments.
  • Leads initiatives for academic research and development, promoting a culture of innovation.
Operational Management
  • Oversees the day-to-day operations of the university, ensuring that academic and administrative processes run smoothly.
  • Coordinates between different departments and faculties to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Handles issues related to student affairs, faculty recruitment, research development.
Governance and Policy Development
  • Contributes to the formulation and implementation of university policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory bodies and accreditation standards.
  • Participates in university governance, including sitting on key committees such as academic boards and management councils.
  • Advises the President and Board of Governors on important policy decisions.
External Relations
  • Represents the university at external events, partnerships, and collaborations with other educational institutions, industries, and government bodies.
  • Engages with key stakeholders including alumni and the broader community to enhance the university’s reputation.
  • Plays a role in promoting internationalization, including forming strategic alliances with global institutions.
Student and Faculty Development
  • Leads initiatives to enhance student experience, including improving services related to student welfare, extracurricular activities, and career development.
  • Oversees faculty development programs, focusing on improving teaching quality, research output, and professional growth of academic staff.
  • Addresses student and faculty concerns, mediating and resolving conflicts when necessary.
Quality Assurance and Compliance
  • Ensures that the university complies with national and international educational standards.
  • Develops and implements quality assurance frameworks to maintain academic and operational standards.
  • Plays a key role in accreditation processes and continuous improvement efforts.
Innovation and Digital Transformation
  • Leads efforts in incorporating technology in teaching, learning, and administrative processes.
Crisis Management
  • Works with the President in managing crises, including addressing issues related to student safety, institutional reputation, or operational challenges.
Admissions
  • Contributes in the admissions by tying up with the ICCs and marketing consultants
  • Recruitment of the admission team.
Students’ Placement
  • Coordinate with the team CDC in Planning and execution for the 100% placements of the DGU passing out students.
  • Constitution of Industry Advisory Board for the Industry Oriented, cutting edge programmes and curriculum development.

Publications & Conferences

  • Abhigyan Shakuntalam: Trilingual Translation from Sanskrit – English-Hindi.
  • Landscape of Digital Education, year
  • Soft skills: The Art of Influencing Others, year
  • Fundamentals of Marketing and Management, year

Awards & Recognitions

  • Have been awarded with excellent contribution in Education Leadership 2022 by CMAI & TEMA.
  • Have been awarded for ‘Best Director creating social impact in Indian Management Education’ by ASSOCHAM and the education Post in 2016.
  • Have been awarded with ‘Excellence in Education leadership award’ by 8th NTA ICT world Communication Award on 11 Dec 2014 in Kolkata, West Bengal.
  • Have been awarded with ‘The Innovative Director of the Year’ award by Global Education Excellence awards 2013.
  • Have been awarded ‘Most Distinguished Educator Award’ by Royal Brands and Delhi AAJ Tak.
  • Have been awarded with ‘Distinguished Educator Award’ (2013) by MBA by CHOICE by the Ambassador of Ukraine in Hotel “The Park” CP Delhi.
  • Have been awarded with ‘Education Leadership Award’ (2012) by Amar Ujala in Mumbai in World HRD congress conducted in Hotel Taj Land’s End Mumbai.
  • Have been Awarded ‘Best Faculty in Communication Management’ (2011) by ‘Dewang Mehta B school Awards and B school Affaire’ conducted in Hotel Taj Lands’ End Mumbai.
  • Awarded consecutively for 7 years (2010-16) with ‘Excellent Achievement Award’ for giving 100% Placements to the students of PGDM Batches 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016.

Industry Collaborations & Projects

  • Organizing Press conferences at Patna (Bihar), Guwahati & Dibrugarh (Assam), Kolkata, Siliguri (WB), and Aizawl (Mizoram)
  • Arranging consultant meets at different places
  • Coordination with admission team and consultants. Visiting outstations for providing support to the admission department (Presentations, Seminars, conducting Quizzes and Scholarship Tests)
  • Counselling students in bulk
  • Attending big fairs with team
  • Promoting institute as a brand at different forums
Foreign Tie ups & Educational Tours
  • Nanyang Technical University, Singapore.
  • Collaboration (MOU) with Univ. of Auckland New Zealand and organized academic tours under faculty/student exchange program for the sessions 2010-2015.
University of Auckland, New Zealand
  • Collaboration (MOU) with Univ. of Auckland New Zealand and organized academic tours under faculty/student exchange program for the sessions 2010-2015.

Delivered a series of sessions to the students of Univ. of Auckland, New Zealand on

  • “Management Lessons from Mahabharata & Ramayana: Indian epics of Global relevance” pertaining to teamwork, strategy formulation and execution, perfection, and Ethics & family values.
  • “Cross Culture Communication and Literary studies”.
  • “English Grammar: A stumble in fluency from Indian perspective?”
  • “Principles of English Language Teaching”
  • “English literature: The mirror of contemporary Society”
Professional Affiliations
  • Member of English Language Teachers’ Association of India, Noida Chapter.
  • Honorary Director, CMAI Association of India.
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