Discover the innovative strides of RVS College of Arts and Science, a renowned institution on the forefront of educational evolution. Led by the visionary Dr. K. Senthil Ganesh, recognized as one of the “Super 30 Visionary Leaders to Watch in 2024” by Entrepreneur One Magazine, the college is redefining higher education. From pioneering programs in Business Analytics, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence to fostering inclusive learning environments, RVS College stands as a beacon of academic excellence in the digital age. Join us as we explore the ethos and values driving RVS College toward a future of limitless possibilities.
Q. Can you please tell us in brief about your university?
RVS College of Arts and Science, affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, offer career-oriented education leading to graduation, post-graduation, and research degrees in Arts and Science disciplines. Founded on 31st October 1986, it has grown exuberantly to become one of the biggest self-financing colleges. The college was accorded autonomous status in 2004 by UGC and re-accredited in 2023 with an ‘A+’ Grade.
The courses have been framed meticulously under an autonomous system, to meet the demands of the industry. They also cater to the expectations of the present generation. The design and development of the curriculum was meticulously monitored by the respective Departments of the college. The College has on its roll a team of talented, dedicated, and competent faculty adept in industry experience as well.
The College offers Bachelors, Masters, and Research programs in various streams like Computer Science, Electronics, Management, Commerce, English Literature, Mathematics, and Life Sciences.
More Career-Oriented programs have been introduced incorporating Animation and Visual Effects, Oracle, and Networking for students to enhance their knowledge facilitating provision for a multi-dimensional career path.
Situated in a serene and salubrious locale at Sulur adjoining the Coimbatore – Palladam Highway, enshrined amidst endearing greenery and eco-friendly ambiance, the RVS College of Arts and Science is the renowned citadel and center for learning. Heralded as the first self-financing College to be set up under Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, it was founded on 31st October 1986. Over the past three decades, it has grown steadily and exuberantly to become the biggest self-financing college with a strength of more than 4700 Students, 210 Teaching faculties, 60 Administrative and 30 Basic Staff. The Institution offers 23 UG programmes and 14 PG programmes apart from 10 M.Phil and 11 Ph.D programmes (both full-time and part-time).
The wide range of academic programmes offered is relevant to the present times reflecting the demands of the young generation. The college was accorded autonomous status in September 2004 by UGC and was reaccredited by NAAC in 2023 with A+ GRADE status with a 3.37 CGPA out of 4.
The College has ventured to mold academically alert, morally sound, spiritedly skilled and socially committed students. The reasonable fee structure, special fee concessions, Government scholarships, quality-oriented, student-centered, and updated curriculum based on present-day needs, career-oriented programmes, courses to perfect soft skills, consistent monitoring of attendance and academic performance of students through counseling, adequate extracurricular amenities and the positive placement potential have contributed immensely to the popularity of the College, drawing students from far and near. To be precise, the College, endowed with a qualified and dedicated band of teaching faculty, is in possession of all qualities attributed to make learning really a pleasure to be experienced and enjoyed.
Q. Tell us about the key person? What is his/her role and responsibility in the university?
Dr.K. Senthil Ganesh is an edupreneur, an ardent academician, and an administrative wizard who has devised a tailor–need rather customized education plan for transforming rural students to hi-tech techies and techno managers.
Under his guidance, RVS institutions are the forerunners (from 2008 onwards) in embracing new-age study programs for equipping the learners to secure jobs in todays Digital era.
Now we are pioneering in providing education in the field of Business Analytics, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence.
Techno-Managers, the need of the hour chimeric employability skill concept was first introduced in this region by him. Over a period of time he able to able to create hundreds of successful techno-managers who are now employed in reputed MNCs around the globe
The uniqueness of this service is that majority of our learners are hailing from rural backgrounds and that too first generation learners.
Based on the output of the placements and accolades received by the institution, it is evident that the academic model chalked out by him is a huge success.
His agile way of building and executing plans is another reason for the aforesaid achievements.
He innovatively set our Institution’s goal as “Education for Digital Era” which matches with our National Education Policy and setting curriculum for New Age studies which is in alignment with National Digital Policy.
His vision is to inculcate entrepreneurial traits in learners, especially digital traits in tune with New Age studies, which is on par with the Make in India Project./p>
He is a distinct leader who makes the institution highly distinct when it comes to e-Governance, New Age Study Curriculum, agile as well as participative management.
He has around 26 years of rich experience in senior management roles and in various business functions including Strategy, Finance, and Marketing. In 2008, he embarked on a transformation project.
Armed with the strategic insight that Digital Transformation and Disruption will be growth themes for the next decade, he started transforming a division of the RVS group of colleges comprising of Art and Science, Health Sciences, and Ayurveda institutions.
With the vision of providing relevant education for the digital era, many curricular, co-curricular, and administrative initiatives have been successfully implemented since 2008. As a result, this division of RVS group grew from 2500 students to over 7500 and also won many accolades over a period of 10 years.
With his philanthropic mindset, he transforms a positive and vibrant energy in all areas of this temple of learning.
He continuously updates himself through various certification programmes from across the globe and transfers the knowledge to the faculty members through rigorous training programmes.
He has around 27 years of rich experience in senior management roles and in various business functions, including strategy, finance, and marketing. He has bagged some of the top executive education programmes from MIT, Harvard, Kellogg, LSE, and IMD Business School. (Copies of the certificates are enclosed for the kind perusal of the Jury)
His contributions have brought innovative changes in the curriculum and that led the faculty members to teach updated industry-oriented skills.
He also encourages the faculty members to complete various certification programmes in their specialized core areas.
Knowing that the prime aim of a teacher is to tap the talents, mold the mindsets, and bring the best out of the students, enveloped in discipline and values, he has encouraged the system of crafting Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), revision of syllabi to suit the emerging trends, and formation of sports and culture clubs to hone and fine-tune the reflexes. (The aim, process, evidence of success& challenges faced are enclosed herewith for the kind perusal of the jury)
In appreciation of his avid interest in enhancing the quality of higher education, he has been assigned an active role to play as a convenor on the educational panel of the prestigious CII.
As a recognition for his outstanding service in CII, currently he has been elected as the Chairman of CII, Coimbatore (2023)
Based on his rich global exposure to the importance of biomedical research and his keen interest in promoting research related to cancer, he was instrumental in starting the “RVS Institute of Immunology and Cancer Research.” Which is blended with Clinical Data Analytics
Under his able guidance, the institutions have received various awards. However, the awards related to modern education, Digital related courses & New Age study programs are listed here:
First place in Bharathiar University (a NAAC A++ & 15th in NIRF) for enrolling a maximum number of international students
Times of India – One of the top four colleges in Coimbatore
Silicon India Magazine – College of the year
Business Connect – One of the top 10 emerging colleges in India
Business Week – Best college for the year
Higher Education Review – Top 100 B-Schools
The Institution is led by an ardent scholar endowed with a vibrant vision, a meticulous academic mission, and the verve to serve, cheer, and steer the RVS Conglomerate to the pinnacles of success.
Q. What courses and programs does your university offer, and how do they stand out from other educational institutions in the area?
The Institution offers 24 UG programmes and 14 PG programs apart from 10 M.Phil and 11 Ph.D programmes (both full-time and part-time).
Under Graduate Programmes (UG)
- B A English L
- B.A. English Literature
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- BBA Computer Applications
- B.B.A. Logistics
- B. Com
- B. Com. Computer Applications
- B. Com. Information Technology
- B. Com. Professional Accounting
- B. Com. Business Analytics
- B.Com. Accounting and Finance
- Bachelor of Computer Applications
- B. Sc. Computer Science
- B. Sc. Information Technology
- B.Sc. Data Science
- B. Sc. Catering Science & Hotel Management
- B. Sc. Electronics and Communication Systems
- B.Sc. Internet of Things
- B. Sc. Mathematics
- B. Sc. Biochemistry
- B. Sc. Biotechnology
- B. Sc. Microbiology
- B. Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.Sc Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Post Graduate Programmes (UG)
- MA English Literature
- MBA
- Applied Finance & Human Resources
Digital Marketing
Business Analytics - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- MCA
- M. Com
- M. Com. Computer Applications
- M. Com. (International Business)
- M. Sc. Computer Science
- M. Sc. Information Technology
- M. Sc. Applied Electronics
- M. Sc. Biochemistry
- M. Sc. Biotechnology
- M. Sc. Foods & Nutrition
- M. Sc. Mathematics
- M. Sc. Microbiology
- M.S.W
Q. What are the emerging trends in higher education today, and how is your university staying ahead of the curve?
Blended, Flipped, And Peer Learning with The Help of Short Videos and Teaching Materials Prepared by Our Faculty For Conceptual Learning. The Learning Is Extended Beyond the Class Room. Through This Individual Learning Is Mostly Happened Outside the Classroom.
Instead of Sage On Stage Teaching Methods We Have Incorporated Student Centric Learning, Here, The Learning Happens in Experiential Learning Participative Learning, and Problem-Solving Learning. Git-Hub- It Is the Collaborative Tool Used to Post and Submit Assignments and Projects by Our Staff and Students. This Portal Is Also Used for Peer Learning. Git-Hub Project Is Also Shared with The Interviewer During the Placement Interviews. We Share the Study Materials, Content, PPT, and Videos Through LMS. By Using the Kahoot Mentimeter Padlet Application to Conduct the Formative Assessment of Our Students.
Q. As a leader of your university, what important decisions have you made to improve the overall academic environment?
- Embracing Digital Technology and to be a forerunner in the advanced area
- Ensuring participative management
- Creating Subject Matter Experts in the respective domain
- In-campus placements
- Monitoring Teaching–learning process and administrative processes through quality audits.
Q. How do you foster a positive and supportive culture for students and staff within the university?
- Secularism and Inclusivity are assured and reflected at all levels.
- Student support activities viz., NSS/NCC/Cultural program/Sports activities/Yoga
- 100/- Scholarship for eligible students.
- For staff – Sponsoring them for pursuing new courses
- Financial Increments
- Performance appraisal & research
Q. What strategies have you adopted to attract and retain top-notch faculty and students?
Admitted Students Are Assessed at Various Periods During Their Stay at Rvs. The Orientation Programme Is Organized for All the Students at the College Level and Department Level Bridge Courses Are Organized to Help The students who find it Difficult to Follow the Course and Cope with The Syllabus. Advanced Learners Are Motivated to Take Up Higher Courses On Mooc Platforms and Earn Extra Credits for Their Credential During Their Period of Study.
The majority of the students hail from the rural background and many are first-generation learners who have passed their qualifying examinations in regional languages.,/p>
Hence modular training schemes are arranged stitching between the student’s needs and industrial expectations by an exclusively training division – “RVS Training Academy” – which provides training and placement support to the students.
Q. What are some of your future endeavors in terms of expanding academic programs or campus facilities?
Business Analytics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence
- The Green Salubrious campus has architected ventilated classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, Individual desktops/PCs for students in the lab, separate faculty room per department, Seminar Halls/Board rooms, and IT infrastructure with 100 Mbps along with Wi-fi zones.
- Though we are well connected with the road (NH) student buses are plying on multiple routes and also exclusive transportation facility is available for staff. Battery buggy, an e-vehicle is available 24X7 for movements inside the campus ensuring a nonpolluting transport mechanism. Student supporting amenities Viz., Pragathi Stationery/Reprographic facilities, Cafeteria, Parking Slots, Sickroom, Temples are available.
- Given safety medical facilities/ Fire extinguisher, Surveillance Camera, and 24X7 security personnel are made available The amenities are well maintained satisfying the needs of students and staff, giving emphasis to eco-friendly amenities, to showcase few are Solar Energy, Rain Water Harvesting/Silent Standby Generators to avoid noise pollution. A unique concept – “IT Academic Garage” has been constructed for high-end IT aspirants. Here students are exposed to real-time projects on par with industrial standards. The institution has an active/comprehensive website which covers end-to-end data of the institution
The institution’s social media handles are very active and popular. - Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.
Q. What is the best advice you can give to students considering enrolling at your university?
The concept of higher education institutions is changing and the perception of students towards HEIs is changing rapidly, but the duty of HEI has not changed providing knowledge, including skills and values, infusing patriotism, and thereby holistic development of a child to a societal responsible citizen.
Q. Is there anything else you would like to share with us about your university’s vision and values?
A dynamic in-house Training Academy for the RVS Group of Institutions catering to the training needs across the group of institutions enabling better job placements. The core purpose of our existence is to create value addition to the organization by ongoing training for all the students, honing their talents, thus giving a support leg to the placement activities. To train the students in English language communication in the aspects of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing (LSRW)To provide Soft Skills, Personality Development, Behavioural Training, Etiquette, Grooming, Group Discussion, Interview Skills, and Leadership Skills to make them employable. To identify and address the problem areas of the students who fall short during the interviews. To revisit and restructure the training module depending on the changing needs of the industry. To serve the student community from rural areas equipping them with the knowledge and the skill sets to gap the industry demands and help them get good career opportunities
