Message from the Dean (Academics – Autonomy)
Dr. Vishal sharad Hingmire
Dean Academics (Autonomy)
Samarth Educational Trus, AGCE, Satara
It gives me immense pleasure to extend my warm greetings to all students, parents, faculty members, alumni, industry partners, and well-wishers of Samarth Educational Trust Arvind Gavali College of Engineering, Satara. As the Dean Academics (Autonomy), I feel privileged to contribute towards shaping the academic vision and mission of this esteemed institution, which has consistently strived for excellence in engineering and technological education.
Our institute has been built on the strong foundation of Samarth Educational Trust, under the visionary leadership of Hon. Secretary Shri Nishant Gavali Sir. Since its inception, the college has been committed to nurturing young minds, empowering them with knowledge, skills, and values that prepare them to excel in their careers and contribute meaningfully to society. The recent grant of autonomous status marks a significant milestone in our journey, giving us the academic freedom to design and implement innovative curricula aligned with NEP 2020, industry needs, and global standards.
As Dean Academics (Autonomy), my foremost responsibility is to ensure that our academic processes foster quality, flexibility, and holistic development. The autonomy framework enables us to:
- Redesign curriculum with an outcome-based approach, integrating emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, Data Science, Renewable Energy, and Industry 4.0 practices
- Introduce multidisciplinary learning, value-added courses, skill certifications, and internships to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry expectations.
- Promote research, innovation, and entrepreneurship through project-based learning, incubation support, and collaborations with industries and research organizations.
- Adopt continuous assessment methods that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and lifelong learning rather than rote memorization.
At Arvind Gavali College of Engineering, we firmly believe that education must go beyond academics. We emphasize student-centric learning, mentoring, and co-curricular and extracurricular engagements to ensure overall personality development. With facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, modern digital classrooms, research centres, and 13 buses dedicated to rural student connectivity, we are creating an inclusive and conducive environment for every learner.
Our faculty members are not only excellent teachers but also dedicated mentors who constantly upgrade themselves through faculty development programs, research, and industry collaborations. Their commitment plays a pivotal role in transforming students into competent engineers, innovators, and responsible citizens.
Looking ahead, our five-year vision under autonomy includes strengthening research centres, enhancing industry tie-ups, securing national and international funding, improving admission outreach, and attaining NAAC A+ in the next accreditation cycle. Every academic reform and initiative will be driven by our core values of Excellence, Integrity, and Innovation.
I invite students to make the most of the opportunities offered at our institute. I also appeal to parents, alumni, industries, and all stakeholders to continue supporting us in our pursuit of academic excellence and societal development. Together, let us build a strong ecosystem where knowledge leads to wisdom, innovation leads to progress, and education leads to empowerment.
Let us march ahead with the motto : Learn, Innovate, and Lead.