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Mahipatsinh Chavda (born 10 February 1967) is an Indian academic from Gujarat, India.[1][2]
Mahipatsinh Chavda | |
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15th Vice Chancellor of Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University | |
In office 10 March 2019 – 9 March 2022 | |
Chancellor | Governor of Gujarat |
Preceded by | Shailesh Zala |
Personal details | |
Born | Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India | 10 February 1967
Spouse | Geeta Chavda 1992 |
Children | 2 |
Education | PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) MPhil (psychology) M.A. (psychology) |
Alma mater | Gujarat University Saurashtra University Sardar Patel University |
Early life and education
editMahipatsinh Chavda was born on 10 February 1967 to Ramuba and Dansinh Chavda in Pachhegam village (Bhavnagar). His family belongs to the Kshatriya Karadia Rajputs.
Chavda received secondary and higher secondary education from Vallabhipur. He pursued a bachelor's degree (BA) in 1987 from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. He obtained his master's degree (MA) and MPhil in Psychology from Sardar Patel University, Anand, in 1989 and 1990, respectively. He received his Doctorate degree (PhD) in Psychology in 2003 from Saurashtra University, Rajkot.
Career
editMr. Chavda serves as the Principal and Head of Department of L. D. Arts College[3] and the coordinator Indira Gandhi National Open University and Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University,[4] but is on an indefinite leave. During his tenure, the college received NAAC 'A' grade accreditation[5] and stood among the top ranking arts colleges in India.[6][7]
Along with academic experience of over 32 years, he has also served as dean (Faculty of Arts)[8] and chairman (Board of Studies) at Gujarat University. Chavda has been an active academic senate and executive council[9] member of several universities for over a decade.
He has been serving as panel member of various central & state government organizations, forums and committees including Presidential nominee committee(MHRD),UGC, NAAC, National forensic sciences laboratory & university, Madhya-Pradesh public service commission, Chhattisgarh public service commission, GPSC, Gaun Seva Pasandagi Mandal, IJIP, Indian science congress etc. [citation needed]
Chavda's areas of special expertise in teaching and research include Human Resource Development, Forensic Psychology and Social Psychology.[citation needed]
Vice chancellorship
editChavda assumed charge as Vice Chancellor of Bhavnagar University in March 2019. Under his leadership, the university expanded its coverage in a sustainable way while enhancing equalities of access and outcomes, quality and relevance, and effective governance structures and management practices.[10][11][12][13]
Chavda has enriched the university's campus quality with several different academic programs, through best implementation of the visionary recommendations of NAAC and other eminent experts; resulting in drastic improvement of university's gradation[14] in GSIRF rankings'21.[15][16][17][18][19]
Research experience
editHe has contributed to over 60 National and International research papers, publications, and over 15 books in Psychology.[20][21][22][23][24][25]
Being an active educationist, he has delivered lectures and had academic interactions in various foreign countries and also supervised scholars for their Ph.D. Degrees including 150+ PG research projects.[26]
References
edit- ^ "Vice Chancellor Desk". www.mkbhavuni.edu.in. Maharaja Krushnakumarsinhji bhavnagar university. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "Vijay Rupani allotes ministry to new ministers". www.zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "Principal/Director". www.ldarts.org.
- ^ "study center info". www.baou.cybersurf.in.
- ^ "L.D.Arts College-NAAC A grade". www.ldarts.org.
- ^ "List of India's best colleges-Arts". www.indiatoday.in.
- ^ "Visit & testimonial". www.akshardham.com.
- ^ "controversy over dean's appointment". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Executive council members". www.gujaratuniversity.ac.in.
- ^ "Diwali gift to MKBU students". www.gujaratsamachar.com.
- ^ "Time 'Bound' administration". www.gujaratsamachar.com.
- ^ "Gandhi 150 @ Rang Mohan'19". www.gujaratsamachar.com.
- ^ "Sports festival of University". www.divyabhaskar.co.in.
- ^ "MKBU gets 4-star".
- ^ "New startup links in campus". www.gujaratsamachar.com.
- ^ "International Yoga Day celebration in University premises". www.gujaratsamachar.com.
- ^ "career guidance seminar in MKBU". www.akilanews.com.
- ^ "Gold medals for all- First time in the history of University". www.divyabhaskar.co.in.
- ^ "Knowledge for All:VC". www.zeenews.india.com.
- ^ "International journal of information and education technology". www.ijiet.org.
- ^ "Prof.Mahipatsinh chavda,PhD". www.ijip.in.
- ^ D, Mahipatsinh; Rai, Shraddha B. (2015). Well-being of adolescents in context of Culture and Gender: An Empirical Analysis. pp. 89–93. doi:10.15224/978-1-63248-076-7-69. ISBN 978-1-63248-076-7.
- ^ "Center's new education policy". www.sandesh.com.
- ^ "Technology I.P. and Innovation for building of New India". www.incredibleapps.in.
- ^ "National conference on mental health". www.sardargurjari.com.
- ^ "ijip-amo team prof".