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Self-Regulation with Accreditation
Concluded successfully! see you at 18th IAC in Nov 2025
This is no fun! Saving earth is serious business and it is the generation that this kid represents are going to be worst hit as everything around them are on the brink of collapse and it is left to this generation-call it Gen X, Y Z or whatever- whose responsibility it is to restore order and in less than 20 years when this kid and his generation would start inheriting our sordid legacy. Blaming the past generations is lame and we still have time to do something, anything. But we need to do it right!
Our annual International Accreditation Conference happening for the 17th year in succession supported by all the top rated Busyness Management Accreditation systems of the world is continuing with its campaign to bring to focus the social impact causing elements in building leadership at our HEIs to save and sustain the Earth for the future generations! The conference has been hosted by Chitkara University Punjab and being held at their sophisticated state of the art campus at Rajpura near Chandigarh.
We have put together a plethora of speakers starting with the International Accreditation agency leadership, industry doyens and academic leaders from around the world to discuss as to how to bring the focus on building Social Impact causing leadership for an ESG led world. ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) the three key terms that is already influencing nearly $ 38 trillion worth investment in Industry. ESG Frameworks are being evolved in many countries including India to help the companies fall in line to Save the Earth and sustain its potential in foreseeable future.
We be updating the programme details in the above link when necessary!
17th IAC Invited speakers
Dr Madhu Chitkara
Pro Chancellor Chitkara University Punjab & Himachal Pradesh
ABOUT
Dr. Madhu Chitkara is the Pro Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab and Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh. She is a seasoned academician and an Edupreneur. Dr Chitkara co-founded Chitkara Educational Trust in 1998, with a vision to impart quality education. Since then, the four organisations under the ambit of the Trust – two universities and two schools have grown to become the most sought for place for the students seeking quality education. She is also the Chairperson of Chitkara International School and Co-Chairperson of National Education Council, ASSOCHAM. Knowledgeable and focused, she has adeptly managed numerous academic ventures and leads by example.
With a vision to bring global education at the campus, she designed Global Week, which is a footprint of Global Engagement at Chitkara University and one of the best ways of internationalising the student learning experience. This event serves as a catalyst for infusing cross-cultural competence, industry linkages, knowledge transfer as well as a phenomenal networking opportunity
ABOUT
Dr. Madhu Chitkara is the Pro Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab and Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh. She is a seasoned academician and an Edupreneur. Dr Chitkara co-founded Chitkara Educational Trust in 1998, with a vision to impart quality education. Since then, the four organisations under the ambit of the Trust – two universities and two schools have grown to become the most sought for place for the students seeking quality education. She is also the Chairperson of Chitkara International School and Co-Chairperson of National Education Council, ASSOCHAM. Knowledgeable and focused, she has adeptly managed numerous academic ventures and leads by example.
With a vision to bring global education at the campus, she designed Global Week, which is a footprint of Global Engagement at Chitkara University and one of the best ways of internationalising the student learning experience. This event serves as a catalyst for infusing cross-cultural competence, industry linkages, knowledge transfer as well as a phenomenal networking opportunity
Amy Memon
Director Member Services AACSB International
About
Director Member Services of AACSB International, Tampa, Amy Memon is a familiar face in Asia Pacific having worked for over a decade serving the region in various capacities, prior to which she was the Manager Research of AACS at its US Headquarters, Tampa. She contributed to research reports, including The Globalizasation of Business Schools and Impact of Research: A Guide for Business Schools. She also represented AACSB at the UN Global Compact to co-convene the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
About
Director Member Services of AACSB International, Tampa, Amy Memon is a familiar face in Asia Pacific having worked for over a decade serving the region in various capacities, prior to which she was the Manager Research of AACS at its US Headquarters, Tampa. She contributed to research reports, including The Globalizasation of Business Schools and Impact of Research: A Guide for Business Schools. She also represented AACSB at the UN Global Compact to co-convene the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
Mark Stoddard
Director Accreditation AMBA-BGA
About
Mark has long association with Association of MBAs (AMBA) and Now Graduate Business Association (BGA) He currently holds the position of being Director Accreditation on the Joint platform representing both AMBA and BGA. He was also the long time Associate Editor of Business Leadership Review, one of the coveted journal of Association of MBAs. He also manages the Research & Consultancy Centre of AMBA headquartered in London. An extremely amiable person, Mark is one of the most sought after opinion makers in the world of International Accreditation and quality building in Business Education.
About
Mark has long association with Association of MBAs (AMBA) and Now Graduate Business Association (BGA) He currently holds the position of being Director Accreditation on the Joint platform representing both AMBA and BGA. He was also the long time Associate Editor of Business Leadership Review, one of the coveted journal of Association of MBAs. He also manages the Research & Consultancy Centre of AMBA headquartered in London. An extremely amiable person, Mark is one of the most sought after opinion makers in the world of International Accreditation and quality building in Business Education.
Nishit Jain
Asia Head EFMD & India Business Council EIBC
ABOUT
Senior Advisor Asia to the European Federation for Management Development (EFMD) Nishit Jain has extensive experience in Higher Business Education and has been working with EFMD promoting their portfolio of Quality benchmarking arms of the Federation. He has been on the Governing Boards of SDIMD Mysore and Woxsen Business Schools, besides having held key advisory portfolios in Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce. He is a passout of the French Grenoble Ecole de Management . Jain heads the India Business Council of EFMD.
ABOUT
Senior Advisor Asia to the European Federation for Management Development (EFMD) Nishit Jain has extensive experience in Higher Business Education and has been working with EFMD promoting their portfolio of Quality benchmarking arms of the Federation. He has been on the Governing Boards of SDIMD Mysore and Woxsen Business Schools, besides having held key advisory portfolios in Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce. He is a passout of the French Grenoble Ecole de Management . Jain heads the India Business Council of EFMD.
Jeffrey Alderman
President ACBSP
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Jeffrey Alderman, President/CEO, joined ACBSP in February 2015 coming from the Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce. In addition to his work at the Chamber, Jeff brings an extensive background in association management including serving as executive director of the Kansas Bar Association, a 7,200-member statewide voluntary organization of lawyers, judges, and law students. He served as executive director of the Camden County (N.J.) Bar Association and was assistant executive director of the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association. He also served as vice president for Visit Topeka, a destination marketing organization where he oversaw sales of more than $60M in economic impact for the city during his tenure. Jeff has worked with large companies in various branding initiatives as well as collegiate sports governing bodies including the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and has a proven track record in increasing memberships as well as building charitable foundations.
ABOUT
Jeffrey Alderman, President/CEO, joined ACBSP in February 2015 coming from the Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce. In addition to his work at the Chamber, Jeff brings an extensive background in association management including serving as executive director of the Kansas Bar Association, a 7,200-member statewide voluntary organization of lawyers, judges, and law students. He served as executive director of the Camden County (N.J.) Bar Association and was assistant executive director of the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association. He also served as vice president for Visit Topeka, a destination marketing organization where he oversaw sales of more than $60M in economic impact for the city during his tenure. Jeff has worked with large companies in various branding initiatives as well as collegiate sports governing bodies including the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and has a proven track record in increasing memberships as well as building charitable foundations.
Steve Parscale
Director Accreditation ACBSP
About
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A dynamic professional with a detail-oriented mind set and progressive experience in developing and elevating operational and business development initiatives and creating strategic plans to maximize operational efficiency and deliver tangible outcomes.
His expertise lies in streamlining resource allocation, systemizing budgeting processes, and developing process documentation to drive informed decision-making
Leveraging his strong analytical skills, he excels at in implementing robust quality management systems and optimizing operations in manufacturing/engineering processes, and transforming organizational environments to encourage sustainable business growth.
About
ABOUT
A dynamic professional with a detail-oriented mind set and progressive experience in developing and elevating operational and business development initiatives and creating strategic plans to maximize operational efficiency and deliver tangible outcomes.
His expertise lies in streamlining resource allocation, systemizing budgeting processes, and developing process documentation to drive informed decision-making
Leveraging his strong analytical skills, he excels at in implementing robust quality management systems and optimizing operations in manufacturing/engineering processes, and transforming organizational environments to encourage sustainable business growth.
Constantin de Vries
COO ATHEA Austria
ABOUT
Constantin has worked in the customer experience field for over 25 years. He has extensive knowledge of customer experience management, digital transformation and sustainable development within the business environment. He has a proven track record in education, training, sales, marketing as well corporate strategy planning and execution. He has gained international work experience and network throughout his career. He is a fierce advocate for sustainable business strategies and believes that education and lifelong learning are key to our current and emerging global challenges. Constantin has participated in several accreditation projects, including AMBA, NVAO and ACBSP.
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Constantin has worked in the customer experience field for over 25 years. He has extensive knowledge of customer experience management, digital transformation and sustainable development within the business environment. He has a proven track record in education, training, sales, marketing as well corporate strategy planning and execution. He has gained international work experience and network throughout his career. He is a fierce advocate for sustainable business strategies and believes that education and lifelong learning are key to our current and emerging global challenges. Constantin has participated in several accreditation projects, including AMBA, NVAO and ACBSP.
Byra Reddy
IACBE Board Member
ABOUT
Dr Reddy is an academic with wide experience in leadership roles of various top rated Business Schools including the AIMS Group of institutions, Indus Business Academy, UPES , Chanakya School of Management and now Alliance University. Dr Reddy also has wide international exposure to International accreditation standards and has been on the IACBE Board for a long period of time. He had been part of the accreditation efforts of AIMS Business School, UPES and now Alliance University.
ABOUT
Dr Reddy is an academic with wide experience in leadership roles of various top rated Business Schools including the AIMS Group of institutions, Indus Business Academy, UPES , Chanakya School of Management and now Alliance University. Dr Reddy also has wide international exposure to International accreditation standards and has been on the IACBE Board for a long period of time. He had been part of the accreditation efforts of AIMS Business School, UPES and now Alliance University.
Ramakrishna
Executive Director SAQS
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Being an Executive Director AMDISA which runs the sole Indian International Accreditation System called South Asian Quality Systems (SAQS), Ramakrishna has had wide Functional experience and expertise in operations management, strategic planning, marketing, human resources, budgeting, P&L, management information systems and internal controls, legal framework. He is a Qualified negotiator, mediator, and arbitrator. On the panel for City Civil Courts, Hyderabad
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Being an Executive Director AMDISA which runs the sole Indian International Accreditation System called South Asian Quality Systems (SAQS), Ramakrishna has had wide Functional experience and expertise in operations management, strategic planning, marketing, human resources, budgeting, P&L, management information systems and internal controls, legal framework. He is a Qualified negotiator, mediator, and arbitrator. On the panel for City Civil Courts, Hyderabad
Doug Gilbert
Founder Lone Tree Academics LLC
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Higher education professional with deep international quality assurance and accreditation experience.
Specialties: Higher education strategy development, curriculum development, data analytics, assessment, learning design, performance excellence.
ABOUT
Higher education professional with deep international quality assurance and accreditation experience.
Specialties: Higher education strategy development, curriculum development, data analytics, assessment, learning design, performance excellence.
Prathap Das
Regional Head South Asia AACSB
ABOUT
Prathap Das has over a two decade of experience in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) making a difference in the field particularly business schools, across South Asia. He had worked with leading research publication and aggregation organisations such as ProQuest, Clarivate,and EBSCO that provide research scholarly content and technology solutions for Business Schools. He has supported and advanced the vision and mission of schools in the region. He is currently the Regional Head of South Asia at AACSB based out of India. He is assigned the task of fostering partnerships, supporting faculty development, and helping schools meet their strategic goals.
ABOUT
Prathap Das has over a two decade of experience in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) making a difference in the field particularly business schools, across South Asia. He had worked with leading research publication and aggregation organisations such as ProQuest, Clarivate,and EBSCO that provide research scholarly content and technology solutions for Business Schools. He has supported and advanced the vision and mission of schools in the region. He is currently the Regional Head of South Asia at AACSB based out of India. He is assigned the task of fostering partnerships, supporting faculty development, and helping schools meet their strategic goals.
Mohit Chitkara
Scion of Chitkara Group
ABOUT
The soft spoken scion of the Chitkara group of institutions including the Chitkara University is a alumnus of Harvard and is currently the director of a number of educaitonal and entreprenural ventures of Chitkara Group and he currently overseas the working of the chitkara University. Known for his meticulous way of working and tough but benign leadership, Mohit has been driving new innovations routinely in academics and industry and has been an inspiration for all at Chitkara.
ABOUT
The soft spoken scion of the Chitkara group of institutions including the Chitkara University is a alumnus of Harvard and is currently the director of a number of educaitonal and entreprenural ventures of Chitkara Group and he currently overseas the working of the chitkara University. Known for his meticulous way of working and tough but benign leadership, Mohit has been driving new innovations routinely in academics and industry and has been an inspiration for all at Chitkara.
Sandhir Sharma
Vice Chancellor Chitkara University Punjab
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Sandhir Sharma is Ph.D. in Strategic Management with nearly 22 years of experience in higher education and 5 years in Telecom industry. With more than 150 research papers to his credit published in various journals and presented in conferences at national & international level, Dr. Sharma has developed his core expertise in the area of Strategy formulation. His research has widely published in various newspapers. Currently, he is serving as Vice Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab & visiting faculty to Binus University, Indonesia and University of Applied Sciences, Osnabruck, Germany. He has been instrumental in scaling Chitkara Business School operations from 60 students & one program to 3500 plus students & more than 12 programs with in span of first 10 years. In his last assignment, Dr. Sharma set up a B-School in Ludhiana and was instrumental in taking that B-School to pinnacle of glory in the region. He is widely travelled all across the globe for participation in academic events. He is an active member of various management associations and University bodies. He has guided more than 5000 students in the field of business management all across streams of Commerce and Management so far. He is serving as consultant to various SME organizations in the area of strategy formulation. He is Major Guide to 8 Ph.D. Scholars from Academia and Industry. As of now, eight of his students have already completed their Ph.D. successfully in the fields of Neuromarketing| Consumers| Foods| Organic Foods, Work Engagement, Brands |Brands Personality| Brand love, Television|Broadcasting|Digital Television and Green Marketing| Consumer Behaviour. He has filed 14 patents in the fields of Health sciences, life sciences, social sciences, technology and industrial products.
ABOUT
Sandhir Sharma is Ph.D. in Strategic Management with nearly 22 years of experience in higher education and 5 years in Telecom industry. With more than 150 research papers to his credit published in various journals and presented in conferences at national & international level, Dr. Sharma has developed his core expertise in the area of Strategy formulation. His research has widely published in various newspapers. Currently, he is serving as Vice Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab & visiting faculty to Binus University, Indonesia and University of Applied Sciences, Osnabruck, Germany. He has been instrumental in scaling Chitkara Business School operations from 60 students & one program to 3500 plus students & more than 12 programs with in span of first 10 years. In his last assignment, Dr. Sharma set up a B-School in Ludhiana and was instrumental in taking that B-School to pinnacle of glory in the region. He is widely travelled all across the globe for participation in academic events. He is an active member of various management associations and University bodies. He has guided more than 5000 students in the field of business management all across streams of Commerce and Management so far. He is serving as consultant to various SME organizations in the area of strategy formulation. He is Major Guide to 8 Ph.D. Scholars from Academia and Industry. As of now, eight of his students have already completed their Ph.D. successfully in the fields of Neuromarketing| Consumers| Foods| Organic Foods, Work Engagement, Brands |Brands Personality| Brand love, Television|Broadcasting|Digital Television and Green Marketing| Consumer Behaviour. He has filed 14 patents in the fields of Health sciences, life sciences, social sciences, technology and industrial products.
Shikha Taunk
AMBA- BGA India Representative
About
With over 17 years of diverse experience in India and abroad, I have built a strong foundation in both management and academia. As the Regional Relationship Manager for India at AMBA-BGA, I focus on quality and accreditation processes, guiding institutions to meet global standards of excellence. My role involves leveraging my expertise to support institutions through accreditation, develop strategic partnerships, and drive continuous improvement
About
With over 17 years of diverse experience in India and abroad, I have built a strong foundation in both management and academia. As the Regional Relationship Manager for India at AMBA-BGA, I focus on quality and accreditation processes, guiding institutions to meet global standards of excellence. My role involves leveraging my expertise to support institutions through accreditation, develop strategic partnerships, and drive continuous improvement
Gayatri Chauhan
Founder & CEO BuzzonEarth
ABOUT
Singularly focused and committed to Mainstreaming Sustainability and climate action leveraging the power of Media and Technology for programs in Innovation, Regeneration and Youth.
Engaging and empowering organizations to contribute their best towards Climate Action and Sustainable Development Goals. Collaborator and bridge-builder. She believes deeply in the multiplier effect of stakeholder collaboration in achieving the triple bottom line.
ABOUT
Singularly focused and committed to Mainstreaming Sustainability and climate action leveraging the power of Media and Technology for programs in Innovation, Regeneration and Youth.
Engaging and empowering organizations to contribute their best towards Climate Action and Sustainable Development Goals. Collaborator and bridge-builder. She believes deeply in the multiplier effect of stakeholder collaboration in achieving the triple bottom line.
Dani Lindamood
Director Wellington Water Watchers, Ontario Canada
ABOUT
As a Research & Communications Consultant turned Activist & Campaigner with Wellington Water Watchers, Ontario Canada, Dani”s background is in sustainability, water management, stakeholder engagement, coalition-building, science communications, strategic program design, campaigning, and organizing will bring your projects to life She brings active listening, compassion, and problem-solving to all the work to ensure processes and final products meet client needs and drive impact.
ABOUT
As a Research & Communications Consultant turned Activist & Campaigner with Wellington Water Watchers, Ontario Canada, Dani”s background is in sustainability, water management, stakeholder engagement, coalition-building, science communications, strategic program design, campaigning, and organizing will bring your projects to life She brings active listening, compassion, and problem-solving to all the work to ensure processes and final products meet client needs and drive impact.
Praveena Dorathi
Global Director, HSSE , JLL Work Dynamics London
About
A sensitive environment expert Dr Praveena is a passionate champion promoting environment audit, green investments and has been a key member of the JLL Work Dynamics company based in London. She is currently working as a Global Director of JLL in London. As the first woman to head the West Asia HSSE portfolio in JLL, Pravaeena has been on the frontlines of leadership at her company.
About
A sensitive environment expert Dr Praveena is a passionate champion promoting environment audit, green investments and has been a key member of the JLL Work Dynamics company based in London. She is currently working as a Global Director of JLL in London. As the first woman to head the West Asia HSSE portfolio in JLL, Pravaeena has been on the frontlines of leadership at her company.
Babu Padmanaban
Managing Director at STEER World
ABOUT
Babu is an analytical kinematician who has pioneered the concept of “Fractional Conjugate Geometry” that is fundamental to designing systems with highly efficient and powerful mechanics of action.
Propelled by his deep love for physics and relentless commitment to planetary and human well-being, Babu founded STEER in 1993 as a manufacturing technology disruptor. STEER carried out functional deployment of these sophisticated technologies combining it with the power of computing to emerge as a leading organization in the field of advanced manufacturing solutions for myriad applications across a variety of industries.
ABOUT
Babu is an analytical kinematician who has pioneered the concept of “Fractional Conjugate Geometry” that is fundamental to designing systems with highly efficient and powerful mechanics of action.
Propelled by his deep love for physics and relentless commitment to planetary and human well-being, Babu founded STEER in 1993 as a manufacturing technology disruptor. STEER carried out functional deployment of these sophisticated technologies combining it with the power of computing to emerge as a leading organization in the field of advanced manufacturing solutions for myriad applications across a variety of industries.
Dilip Chenoy
fmr Secretary General FICCI
About
Dilip Chenoy is a rare industry leader with tremendous business acumen and policy advocacy. He had done pioneering work with Association of Indian Engineering Industries which later became Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) where he rose to become the Deputy Director General at the National level at the CII. He later went on to becoming the Director General of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and later as Managing Director of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Secretary-General for the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI),
About
Dilip Chenoy is a rare industry leader with tremendous business acumen and policy advocacy. He had done pioneering work with Association of Indian Engineering Industries which later became Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) where he rose to become the Deputy Director General at the National level at the CII. He later went on to becoming the Director General of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and later as Managing Director of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Secretary-General for the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI),
Kerron Reddy
Principal AIMS Group & COO AIMST Univ. Malaysia
ABOUT
Dr Kerron Reddy is a rare entrepreneur in academics with 40 years of rich experience in leading Acharya group of education institutions. She holds a PhD from Bangalore University. .
She has 25 years of dedicated effort to nurture AIMS Institutes into a prestigious ‘twelve programme – institute’ that now competes with well-established and long-standing institutes in India.
Dr Reddy is also Editor-in-Chief of AIMS Journal of Research and has numerous research publications to her credit.
She was awarded ‘Best Educationist at the National Level’ by Private Schools and Children Welfare Association in 2018, and ‘Educational Leader of the Year’ by Future of India – Business Excellence and Achievement Award for Entrepreneurs – 2016.
She was also conferred with the Bangalore Management Association award for ‘Best Institute of Excellence in Higher Education’ in 2015.
ABOUT
Dr Kerron Reddy is a rare entrepreneur in academics with 40 years of rich experience in leading Acharya group of education institutions. She holds a PhD from Bangalore University. .
She has 25 years of dedicated effort to nurture AIMS Institutes into a prestigious ‘twelve programme – institute’ that now competes with well-established and long-standing institutes in India.
Dr Reddy is also Editor-in-Chief of AIMS Journal of Research and has numerous research publications to her credit.
She was awarded ‘Best Educationist at the National Level’ by Private Schools and Children Welfare Association in 2018, and ‘Educational Leader of the Year’ by Future of India – Business Excellence and Achievement Award for Entrepreneurs – 2016.
She was also conferred with the Bangalore Management Association award for ‘Best Institute of Excellence in Higher Education’ in 2015.
Rajesh Haldipur
Director Real Time Tax Sutra
ABOUT
A Chartered accountant by training, Dr Rajesh has extensive exposure to the Internet and cyber space which helped to develop what could possibly a pioneering effort in developing a software for filing income tax. A practicing CA and a professor of finance and strategy, Dr Rajesh has over two decades of experience I teaching at business schools. He was also the editor of Indian Management Journal of All India Management Association. He also headed the School for Management Training of Tatas at Pune and was with PWC as a senior partner.
ABOUT
A Chartered accountant by training, Dr Rajesh has extensive exposure to the Internet and cyber space which helped to develop what could possibly a pioneering effort in developing a software for filing income tax. A practicing CA and a professor of finance and strategy, Dr Rajesh has over two decades of experience I teaching at business schools. He was also the editor of Indian Management Journal of All India Management Association. He also headed the School for Management Training of Tatas at Pune and was with PWC as a senior partner.
Tamilselvan Mahalingam
Higher College of Technology Dubai
ABOUT
As a seasoned higher education professional with over 20 years of experience, Tamil Selvan have made significant contributions to the field of higher education. His expertise lies in project management, educational technology, curriculum design and development, quality assurance, program accreditation, and professional certifications. He was always to driving student success and promoting innovation in higher education. He successfully led the UAE CAA Renewal of Program Accreditation for Nine Business Programs of his institution. He helped close the loop for Assurance of Learning, introducing Competency-Based Education and Assessment to several Business Courses, and designing a framework for Industry Driven Curriculum through co-creating content with subject matter expert. Delivered the first ever MOOC course in the UAE, which over 8,000 students took from 100+ countries. Tamil Selvan was also honored with the ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award, Chancellor's (NIKAI) Award for Innovation in Teaching, and was a finalist for the GESS Award for Outstanding Contribution in Education. He also established his own business preparing professionals for international certifications such as PMP, CMQ/OE, LEED GA, LEED AP, CMA, and more
ABOUT
As a seasoned higher education professional with over 20 years of experience, Tamil Selvan have made significant contributions to the field of higher education. His expertise lies in project management, educational technology, curriculum design and development, quality assurance, program accreditation, and professional certifications. He was always to driving student success and promoting innovation in higher education. He successfully led the UAE CAA Renewal of Program Accreditation for Nine Business Programs of his institution. He helped close the loop for Assurance of Learning, introducing Competency-Based Education and Assessment to several Business Courses, and designing a framework for Industry Driven Curriculum through co-creating content with subject matter expert. Delivered the first ever MOOC course in the UAE, which over 8,000 students took from 100+ countries. Tamil Selvan was also honored with the ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award, Chancellor's (NIKAI) Award for Innovation in Teaching, and was a finalist for the GESS Award for Outstanding Contribution in Education. He also established his own business preparing professionals for international certifications such as PMP, CMQ/OE, LEED GA, LEED AP, CMA, and more
Vlad Krotov
Professor & Consultant at Accreditation.biz
ABOUT
Dr. Vlad Krotov is an Associate Professor of Information Systems at the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business, Murray State University. Dr. Vlad Krotov received his PhD in Management Information Systems (with minor in Strategic Management) from the Department of Decision and Information Sciences, University of Houston (USA). His teaching, research and consulting work is devoted to helping managers and organizations to use Information and Communication Technologies for creating organizational value. He developed and taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in MIS, Management, Research Methods, and Data Science. Vlad Krotov has substantial experience in managing graduate business programs, serving on committees at various levels, and matters related to AACSB accreditatio
Dr. Vlad Krotov is an Associate Professor of Information Systems at the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business, Murray State University. Dr. Vlad Krotov received his PhD in Management Information Systems (with minor in Strategic Management) from the Department of Decision and Information Sciences, University of Houston (USA). His teaching, research and consulting work is devoted to helping managers and organizations to use Information and Communication Technologies for creating organizational value. He developed and taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in MIS, Management, Research Methods, and Data Science. Vlad Krotov has substantial experience in managing graduate business programs, serving on committees at various levels, and matters related to AACSB accreditation
ABOUT
Dr. Vlad Krotov is an Associate Professor of Information Systems at the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business, Murray State University. Dr. Vlad Krotov received his PhD in Management Information Systems (with minor in Strategic Management) from the Department of Decision and Information Sciences, University of Houston (USA). His teaching, research and consulting work is devoted to helping managers and organizations to use Information and Communication Technologies for creating organizational value. He developed and taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in MIS, Management, Research Methods, and Data Science. Vlad Krotov has substantial experience in managing graduate business programs, serving on committees at various levels, and matters related to AACSB accreditatio
Dr. Vlad Krotov is an Associate Professor of Information Systems at the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business, Murray State University. Dr. Vlad Krotov received his PhD in Management Information Systems (with minor in Strategic Management) from the Department of Decision and Information Sciences, University of Houston (USA). His teaching, research and consulting work is devoted to helping managers and organizations to use Information and Communication Technologies for creating organizational value. He developed and taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in MIS, Management, Research Methods, and Data Science. Vlad Krotov has substantial experience in managing graduate business programs, serving on committees at various levels, and matters related to AACSB accreditation
Alok Saklani
fmr Dean ofSwami Rama Univ Dehradhun & Apeejay School of Management
About
Dr Saklani who completed his schooling from St Josephs Academy (Dehradun), holds a masters and doctoral degree in business studies. He underwent advanced training from Andhra University (Visakhapatnam), IIM (Ahmedabad), and FRNM (formerly a Researcramah Institute of Duke University), USA.
He has been engaged in Teaching/ Research/ Academic Admn for almost 40 years both in Uttarakhand and Delhi.
Beginning his career in HNBGU (Professor & Dean) in the year 1979, he went over to Delhi in 2004 and worked in the well known Apeejay School of Management, New Delhi, as its Director until early 2017. Presently on Volunteering basis, he was with Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant, Dehradun in regular capacity until March 2024.
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About
Dr Saklani who completed his schooling from St Josephs Academy (Dehradun), holds a masters and doctoral degree in business studies. He underwent advanced training from Andhra University (Visakhapatnam), IIM (Ahmedabad), and FRNM (formerly a Researcramah Institute of Duke University), USA.
He has been engaged in Teaching/ Research/ Academic Admn for almost 40 years both in Uttarakhand and Delhi.
Beginning his career in HNBGU (Professor & Dean) in the year 1979, he went over to Delhi in 2004 and worked in the well known Apeejay School of Management, New Delhi, as its Director until early 2017. Presently on Volunteering basis, he was with Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant, Dehradun in regular capacity until March 2024.
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R Nandagopal
Director General Saraswathi Thiagaraja College and former President of AIMS and Director of PSGIM
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Dr Nandagopal has over four decade of academic experience and experience in steering numerous industry, commercial and social service oeganisations. As a long term Director of PSG Institute of Management Coimbatore, Dr Nandagopal played a vital role in its Robust growth during his stint in all areas of technology, management and medical education, even though he had been in charge of the Management School of the group. Nandagopal also played a major role in propagation of quality and he oversaw the PSGIM getting ACBSP accreditation, being the first school to get such recognition from the American Accreditation agency. Dr Nandagopal went on to be a long term commissioner of the ACBSP. He also held the position of Pesident of Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for two years and is now with the Saraswati Thiagaraja College of Pollachi as its Director General
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Dr Nandagopal has over four decade of academic experience and experience in steering numerous industry, commercial and social service oeganisations. As a long term Director of PSG Institute of Management Coimbatore, Dr Nandagopal played a vital role in its Robust growth during his stint in all areas of technology, management and medical education, even though he had been in charge of the Management School of the group. Nandagopal also played a major role in propagation of quality and he oversaw the PSGIM getting ACBSP accreditation, being the first school to get such recognition from the American Accreditation agency. Dr Nandagopal went on to be a long term commissioner of the ACBSP. He also held the position of Pesident of Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for two years and is now with the Saraswati Thiagaraja College of Pollachi as its Director General
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