Professor of English, Ph. D in English.(Linguistics) 36 years of exper
Resume:
Prof (Dr) Charanjeet Sohi
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Phone: 817-***-****
Educational and Professional Qualification
Ph.D English ( Linguistics)(“Correctness to Coherence: A Course in Writing Skills in English for learners of +2 level”) from Panjab University, Chandigarh, 1997.
PGDTE (Equivalent to M.Phil.) from C.I.E.F.L Hyderabad.
Masters in English in 1979 from P.U., Chandigarh. Work Experience
Registrar-cum-Professor, Desh Bhagat University, Punjab, India. Sep 2022- Sep 2023 (Equivalent of Vice president/Vice Chancellor of Universities in the U.S.) Strategic Leadership and Vision:
Institutional Vision and Strategy:
o Develop and articulate a clear vision and long-term strategy for the university. o Lead strategic planning processes and ensure alignment with the institution's mission and goals.
Academic Leadership:
o Oversee academic policies, curriculum development, and program review to maintain high academic standards.
o Foster an environment that promotes academic excellence, innovation, and research Administrative and Operational Management:
Operational Oversight:
o Manage the day-to-day operations of the university, including administrative functions, facilities, and resources.
o Ensure effective and efficient use of university resources. Financial Management:
o Oversee the university's budget, financial planning, and resource allocation. o Ensure financial sustainability and explore new revenue streams Governance and Compliance:
Governance:
o Work with the university's governing body (e.g., Board of Trustees or Regents) to implement policies and make key decisions.
o Maintained the relationship of the University with the Regulatory bodies of India and followed rules and regulations provided by these bodies.
1. Higher Education Institution
2. University Grants Commission
3. Bar Council of India
4. Pharmacy Council of India
5. All India Council of Technical Education
6. Indian Nursing Council
7. Punjab Nurses Registration Counsil
8. National Council for Indian System of Medicin
9. Dental Council of India
10. National Council for Teacher Education
11. Association of Indian Universities
12. Directorate of Medical Association
13. Ministry of Human Resources and Development
14. National Institution Ranking Frame
15. All India Survey on Higher Education
o Ensure transparent and effective governance practices. Compliance and Accreditation:
o Ensure the university complies with all regulatory requirements and maintains accreditation standards.
o Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures that meet legal and ethical standards. External Relations and Advocacy:
Stakeholder Engagement:
o Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, alumni, and donors.
o Advocate for the university’s interests at local, national, and international levels. Fundraising and Development:
o Lead fundraising efforts, including capital campaigns, grant applications, and donor relations. o Secure financial support for the university's initiatives and programs. Student and Faculty Affairs:
Student Experience:
o Ensure a supportive and enriching environment for students, focusing on academic, social, and personal development.
o Address student concerns and promote student welfare. Faculty and Staff Development:
o Support the recruitment, retention, and professional development of faculty and staff. o Promote a positive and collaborative work environment. Research and Innovation:
11. Research Promotion:
o Foster a culture of research and innovation within the university. o Support initiatives that enhance the university's research capabilities and outputs. o Mentored and coached 8+ PHD candidates
12. Technology and Innovation:
o Encourage the adoption of new technologies and innovative practices in teaching, learning, and administration.
Community and Global Engagement:
13. Community Engagement:
o Strengthen the university's ties with the local community through outreach and service programs.
o Promote community-based research and learning opportunities. 14. Global Partnerships:
o Develop and maintain international collaborations and partnerships. o Promote the university's global presence and reputation. Principal, Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Chandigarh, affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh. India.
Ex- officio Member of Sikh Educational Society, Managing Committee.
EX -officio Member of Local Managing Committee, GGSCW, Chandigarh.
Managed Teaching Staff of about 125 and Non-Teaching Staff of about 75. Sanctioned leave took disciplinary action against the employees as per PU Calendar.
Wrote Annual Reports of the Staff.
Acted as Drawing-cum- Disbursing Authority for the salaries of the staff from Chandigarh Administration and UGC.
Handled Regulatory bodies like UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE etc.
Issued Administrative orders and Approvals to the staff.
Signed all important documents on behalf of the College in communication with PU, Chandigarh. Dealt with Director Higher Education, UT, Chandigarh regarding all important official communication. Acted as Chairperson on Panels for selection of Teaching and Non- Teaching staff. Recruited more than 30 members in Teaching and about 20 in non-teaching staff.
More than 20 members did Ph.D. during my tenure.
Acted as Vice- Chancellors Nominee/ Subject Expert in the selection of Principals in about 40 Colleges in Panjab, affiliated to PU, Chandigarh.
Managed Grants from UGC under different heads to the tune of crores of rupees. Got a grant of Rs 20 lakhs for Language Lab for the College from UGC.
Got a Grant of Rs 2 crores / year recurring for 5 years. Salary of 5 teachers was also paid for 5 years from that grant.
Got Scholarships for students under 16 different heads from Government/ Non-Government organizations.
Got Rs 31 lakhs as donations from VVIP’s and VIP’s who were invited for different functions in the College.
Invited Hon’ble Ex Vice -President of India, Dr Hamid Ansari, on the occasion of culmination of Platinum Jubilee Function of Sikh Educational Society. Chief Minister of Punjab, Governors of Punjab, Education Minister of Haryana, Finance Minister of Punjab, MLA, Dera bassi and Mohali, MP Chandigarh, Additional Commissioner, Income tax, Vice-Chancellor, PU, Registrar, PU, Dean College Development Council, PU, Secretary Education, UT Administration, SSP Operations, Training and Vigilance, Chandigarh and IGP Chandigarh were among the VIP’s invited by the College under my supervision.
Acted as Chief Co-Ordinator for the Annual Examination held in college on behalf of PU, Chandigarh. Acted as Chairperson of the Flying Squad to visit different Examination Centers in Chandigarh and Punjab on behalf of PU Chandigarh.
Got NAAC accreditation done for the College.
Managed to get Affiliation for New Courses from PU i.e.. Masters in English, Masters in Sociology, master’s in economics and bachelor’s in science and information technology.
Added Language Lab for Functional English (Communicative English).
Managed to double the strength of college students and Hostel during my tenure thereby increasing the income of college.
College Campus was adjudged ‘Best Maintained Campus’ and was given First Prize by Chandigarh Administration.
Got First Position in Sports in PU Annual Competition among 200 Colleges of PU, Chandigarh. Acted as Chief Co-Ordinator of RTI.
Attended lot of Conferences/Seminars.
Developed Infrastructure.
Managed Estate.
Computerized Library and increased Inventory, number of books and titles.
Held Convocations, Elections, Prize Distribution Functions Blood Donation Camps, Tree Plantation’s and Freshers/Farewell functions.
Presided as Chief Guest at several places etc.
Associate Professor in English, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Chandigarh, August 1982 to December 2009
Provided counseling to students; taught graduate level courses in phonetics, linguistics, grammar and usage, interpretation of literature and advanced rhetoric, criticism, American literature, essay composition, testing language and literature, writing for broadcasting, writing for radio and television, and self-marketing for entrepreneurs: prepared students for declamation debates and cultural activities.
Introduced language lab to the college.
Taught ESL, Speaking and Writing Skills to students.
Set-up question-papers for the examination.
Research and Publications
Paper on: - Research in the Techniques of Writing & its applications in the development of writing skills ‘F.E.L.T Journal’.
Paper on: - ‘F.E.L.T. Journal’ Teaching Writing: Theoretical Considerations. Paper on: - The violence of representation: (Routledge Revivals) Literature in History of Violence, in one day National Seminar on Gender and Violence: Structure, Power and resistance.
(The Context of Northwestern India).
http://www.rieni.org
Published Book
Learning to Write English
Lambert Academic Publishing
Prestigious Memberships
1. Member of the State Higher Education Council, UT, Chandigarh under the provisions of the Mission Document of Rashtriya Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), Chandigarh Administration, Chandigarh till 28-02-2018. (Annexure 1)
2. Member of Senate, Panjab University, Chandigarh from the Constituency of ‘Heads of affiliated Colleges’ for the term 2012-16. (Annexure 2)
3. Member of Syndicate, Panjab University, Chandigarh for the term 2015-2016. (Annexure 2) 4. Member of Managing Committee of the Sikh Educational Society, Chandigarh. 5. Re-nominated as a Member of Managing Committee of the SGGS Collegiate Public School. 6. Member of Managing Committee of the SGGS Collegiate Public School. 7. Member of Managing Committee of Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh for three terms 2010 - 2016.
8. Member of Board of Studies in Home Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh for the term 1.4.2015 - 31.3.2017.
9. Member of Hospitality & Hotel Management, Panjab University, Chandigarh for the term 1.4.2015 - 31.3.2017.
10. Member of PG Board of Studies in Mathematics for the term 1.4.2013 to 31.3.2015 10 11. Member of PG Board of Studies in English for the term 1.4.2013 to 31.3.2015 12. Member of Panjab University Youth Welfare Committee for the term 1.1.2014 to 31.12.2015. 12 Chairperson of Panjab University Hockey Team (Men/Women) for the year 2013-14. 13. Chairperson of Physical Education Department for Board of studies for the session 2011-12 and 2012-13
14. President of Panjab University Sports Committee for the year 2014-15. 15. Chairperson of Panjab University Rowing Team.
List of Awards Received
Awardee of ‘Education Leadership Award 2013’
Awardee of ‘Life Time Education Achievement Award 2015’
Awardee of ‘International Women’s Day, 2015’ by Senior Citizen Association, Manimajra, Chandigarh. Honored by Sh. Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana.
Awardee of ‘Glory of Education and Excellence Award’ by National and International Compendium.
Awardee of ‘Best Citizen of India Award 2010-11’ by International Publishing House, New Delhi.
Awardee of ‘Eminent Educationist Award’ by National & International Compendium New Delhi.
Awardee of ‘Golden Educationist of India Award’ by National & International Compendium, New Delhi.
Awardee of ‘Indira Gandhi Shiksha Shiromani Award’ by National Institute of Education & Management, Delhi.
Awardee of ‘Glory of Bharat Vidya Gold Medal Award’ by International Institute of Education & Management, New Delhi.
Awardee of ‘Global Achievers Development Award’ by Economic Growth Society of India. Seminars/Conferences/Refresher Courses Organised/Participated
Set up English language Lab in SGGS College, Chandigarh which has the reputation of being the best in North India.
In 1984 – 85 organized declamation, debate & creative writing contests. In 1989 orientation course at P.U. Chandigarh.
In 1995 – 96 three refresher courses in Functional English at R.I.E. Chandigarh. In 1996 seminar on ‘How to teach Poetry’ at P.U. Chandigarh.
In 1996 seminar on ‘English language and linguistics’ at R.I.E. Chandigarh. Membership of ‘Society for Health Education and Environment’.
Participation in Number of medical camps, awareness camps in the area of reproductive child health funded by the family health and social welfare.
Acted as subject coordinator for the UGC Sponsored vocational course in functional English. Languages
1. English
2. Hindi
3. Punjabi
4. Urdu
Prof. (Dr) Charanjeet Kaur Sohi
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Abbreviations used:
PG- Post – Graduate
PGDTE- Post Graduate Diploma in the Teaching
P.U- Panjab University
Family and Other Detail
D.O.B 7
th February 1958
Fathers Name Late S. Harbans Singh Thandi
Grand Father Chaudhary Udai Singh, a gallant soldier, who fought the First World War (1914-18) and saved the life of General Savory in 1915 Turkey. Ours is the family in India to have very close relationship with ‘British-Raj’ from the years of British Empire. We were invited by Maharaja Duleep Singh Trust, London in June 2015 for the Commemoration of completion of 100 years of battle of Krithia, Gallipoli, Turkey in June 1915, First World War. We were also invited by British Embassy, Australian Embassy, New Zealand Embassy and Belgian Embassy for the commemoration of 100 years of First World War.
Husband Principal (retd), Associate Professor of Mathematics. Elder Son BS in Electrical Engineering from California State University of Northridge, U.S. Younger Son BS in Civil Engineering, Purdue University, Indiana, U.S. MS in Structural Engineering, U.C. Berkeley, California. Working in San Francisco (California), U.S. HEI- Higher Education Intuition
UGC- University Grants Commission
BCI- Bar Council of India
PCI- Pharmacy Council of India
AICTE- All India Council of Technical Education
INC- Indian Nursing Council
PNRC- Punjab Nurses Registration Council
NCISM- National Council for Indian System of Medicine DCI- Dental Council of India
NCTE- National Council for Teacher Education
AIU- Association of Indian Universities
DRME- Directorate of Medical Association
MHRD- Ministry of Human Resource and Development
NIRF- National Institution Ranking Frame.
AISHE- All India Survey on Higher Education
HOD- Head of the Department
HR- Human Resources
DMC- Detail Marks Card
I-Card- identity-card
ERP- Enterprise Resource Planning
RTI- Right to Information
U.T. - Union Territory
VIP- Very Important Person
SSP- Senior Superintendent of Police
IGP- Inspector-General of Police
NAAC- National Assessment and Accreditation Council ESL- English as Second Language
F.E.L.T – Focus on English Language Teaching
S.G.G.S. – Sri Guru Gobind Singh College.
R.I.E.- Regional Institute of English.
CIEFL- Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages, Hyderabad M.Phil.- Master of Philosophy
Annexure 1
Powers and Functions of State Higher Education Council According to UGC guidelines, SHEC’s are entrusted with planning and co-ordination, academic, advisory and administrative functions
Role of Higher Education council:
A) Promoting academic excellence and social justice by obtaining academic input for policy formulation and perspective planning.
B) Ensuring autonomy and better accountability of all institutions of higher education in the state; C) Guiding the growth of higher education in accordance with the socio-economic requirements of the state.
Constitution Powers and Functions of The Council
i) Minister in charge of the Higher Education - Chairman ii) An eminent educationist who is or has been the Vice-Chancellor of the Chairman university or member of any apex body of Higher education nominated by the Government
- Vice Chairman
iii) The Executive Director - Member Secretary iv) Vice-Chancellors of the State Universities - Members v) A nominee of the University Grants Commission not below the rank of Joint Secretary - Ex-Officio Member
vi) Ten academicians of repute from different Academic disciplines, of whom (List enclosed) two shall be a woman and two belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, nominated by the Government. - Ex-Officio Member
vii) The Principal Secretary to Government. Finance Department - Ex-Officio Member
viii) The Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department - Ex-Officio Member
ix) The Principal Secretary to Government, Medical Education - Ex-Officio Member x) The Principal Secretary to Government, Primary
and Secondary Education - Ex-Officio Member
xi) The principal Secretary to Government, Agriculture - Ex-Officio Member xii) The principal Secretary to Government, Horticulture - Ex-Officio Member xiii) The Principal Secretary to Government, Animal
Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences - Ex-Officio Member xiv) The Secretary to Government, Law and Justice - Ex-Officio Member xv) The Principal Secretary to Government, Social Welfare - Ex-Officio Member xvi) The Commissioner of Collegiate Education - Ex-Officio Member xvii) The Director of Technical Education - Ex- Officio Member xviii) The Director of Medical Education - Ex-Officio Member xix) The commissioner for Pre-University Board - Ex-Officio Member Powers and functions of the Council:- The powers and functions of the Council shall be as follows, namely:-
A. General Functions:-
i. It shall render advice to the Government, Universities and other institutions of higher education in the State;
ii. It shall co-ordinate the roles of the Government, Universities and apex regulatory agencies in higher education within the State;
iii. It shall evolve new concepts, programs and perspective plans for development of higher education so moto or on the suggestion by the Government or requests from Universities or other institutions in the State;
iv. It shall monitor the progress of implementation of the Developmental Programs of Universities and colleges taken up in the State with the assistance of National Regulatory Agencies. v. It shall promote co-operation and co-ordination of the educational institutions among themselves and explore the scope for interaction with industry and other related establishment.
vi. It shall prepare an annual report making self-appraisal and showing details of its performance; vii. It shall suggest measures for the academic and financial accountability of the Universities and other Institutions of higher education in the State;
viii. It shall prepare the annual budget and the audited statement of expenditure in such manner as may be prescribed.
(B) Academic Functions:-
i. It shall encourage and promote innovations in curricular development, restructuring of courses and updating of syllabi in the University and the colleges; ii. It shall co-ordinate the programs of autonomous colleges and monitor their implementation; iii. It shall devise steps to improve the standards of examinations conducted by Universities and suggest necessary reforms;
iv. It shall facilitate training of teachers in Universities and colleges; v. It shall promote and monitor publication of quality textbook, monographs and reference books; vi. It shall develop programs for greater academic co-operation and interaction between University and College teachers and to facilitate mobility of students and teachers within and outside the State; vii. It shall advice on regulation of admission in Universities, colleges and institutions of higher education;
viii. It shall encourage sports, games, physical education and cultural activities in the Universities and colleges;
ix. It shall review periodically, the existing guidelines and furnish recommendations for regulating admissions to various courses and for appointments to the posts of teachers and teacher-administrators in Universities, colleges and other institutions of higher education;
x. It shall prepare an overview report on the working of the Universities and colleges in the State and furnish a copy thereof to the Government and such other authorities as the Government may specify; xi. It shall perform such other functions for the realization of the twin objectives of equality and excellence in higher education;
(C) Advisory Functions:-
(1) It shall advice the Government,-
i. regarding the norms, if any relating to the establishment of new Universities and colleges besides additional subjects and departments in the existing Universities and colleges; ii. regarding the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of Universities in the State and to suggest modification wherever required to maintain uniformity in the administration without prejudice to the autonomy for the academic pursuits;
iii. on any University, college or institution of higher education or any other matter relating to higher education and research which may be referred to the Council; iv. in determining the block maintenance grants and to lay down the basis for such grants; (2) It shall perform any other functions necessary for the furtherance of higher Education in the State.
(D) Powers of the Council:-
i) It shall prepare a perspective plan for implementation of the policies, evolve various programs and determine the priorities of such programs for implementation; ii) It shall propose general guidelines for the release of grants by the Government to Universities and other institutions of higher education and advise the Government about the release of such grants to each University and other institutions of higher education;
iii) It shall give such directions as may be necessary for effective functioning of the Executive Committee in accordance with its Objectives;
iv) It shall frame regulations in accordance with this Act and the rules made there under; v) It shall have such other powers as may be prescribed for the effective implementation of the programs for the furtherance of the objectives of this Act Powers and functions of the Executive Committee:- The Executive Committee shall have the following powers and the following functions, namely:-
a) It shall be competent to take decisions on of the Council, subject to the concurrence of the Council in all matters with policy implications;
Provided that in urgent circumstances the Executive Committee may take a decision subject to ratification by the Council;
b) It shall incur such expenses as are necessary to fulfil the objectives set out in this Act and carry out all decisions taken by the Council;
c) It shall present the Council the annual academic and financial audit reports of the Council for its approval;
d) It shall have such other powers, functions and duties as may be prescribed. 16. Meetings:- (1) The meetings of the Executive Committee shall be convened by the Executive Director on the advice of the Chairman.
(2) lt shall meet, as often as may necessary, at such time and place and observe such rules of procedure as may be provided in the regulations provided that it shall meet at least once in three months.
(3) The quorum for the meetings of the Executive Committee shall be one third of the filled up membership in each body and decisions may be taken in the meetings by simple majority of those present and voting.
ANNEXURE 2
POWERS & FUNCTIONS OF SENATE & SYNDICATE of Panjab University Chandigarh The senate shall have the entire management of, and superintendence over the affairs, concerns and property of the university and shall provide for that management, and exercise that superintendence in accordance ‘with the statutes, rules and regulations for the time being in force. The Senate has the power to review the action of the Syndicate and Academic Council save where the Syndicate or the Academic Council has acted in accordance with the powers conferred upon it under the Act, the Statutes, the Ordinance or the Regulations and shall exercise all the powers of the University not otherwise…
A syndicate is a temporary alliance formed by professionals to handle a large transactions that would be impossible to execute individually. By forming a syndicate, members can pool their resources together, and share in both the risks and the potential for attractive returns. The syndicate shall have the power to manage the affairs of the University in particular administer the funds and properties of the University.
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