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Year : 1
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Aug 2013
Happy Thought
Education is a powerful tool.
Read for…
Welcome MBA 2013 – 2015
Faculty Introduction
Games
Recap of 2012 – 2013
Beginning of Corporate Engagements
Be Ready for…
RMD Sinhgad School of Management
Studies Campus, Warje, Pune
Inspiration for Learners…
Dr. J John Peter Dean RMD SSOMS
Dear Young Learning community, anybody remains young and
energetic till the time he / she keep learning. Few fortunate
ones get opportunity to undergo professional / methodical
learning process while others learn from experiences. You are
privileged ones who got chance to take post graduate degree
called as “Master of Business Administration (MBA)”.
On behalf of Sinhgad Technical Education Society (STES), I
welcome you and your ambitions to RMD Sinhgad School of
Management Studies (RMD SSOMS), Warje, Pune. Here, our
sole objective is not only to understand your dreams but also
become part of it. We not only want to satisfy your wants but
also we want you to increase your wants in the form of
ambitions and make you deserving for the same.
Objective of this course is to create competent human
resources that can eventually become fortune of this country.
In your first year, you will see new areas of life like psychology,
behavior, marketing, finance, operations and many more.
Various tools for that can be subject knowledge, their
applications, case study mechanism, role plays, presentations,
videos, industrial visits, group activities, field assignments,
competitions, seminars, counseling, computer skills, public
speaking opportunities and many more.
All these will be possible only and only with your
participation and enthusiastic response. It is not mandatory
for all to participate in all activities because everyone cannot
be the first ranker. Those who can efficiently use their time
and resources only they deserve to be at the top. All these
activities are devised and will be conducted so that each
student can realize number of opportunities that life can
offer. It is choice of student, whether he / she can make
most out of it or not. Please note that it is not knowledge or
skill but attitude that takes us ahead. Attitude cannot be a
onetime activity or a stage show; it is regular practice,
behavior, performance, work, approach, decision, optimism,
team spirit that is demonstrated consciously / unconsciously
every moment.
I wish you best luck for coming 2 years and life thereafter.
Have lot of fun and get ready to take off in your career with
flying colors. Enjoy!
Inauguration of Induction MBA 2013 – 2015, by Director
Dr. P. M. Patil, RMDSSOMS
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Knowledge sharing – Industry updates
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Another known personality that left its mark on students
was Mr. Harjeet Singh Sandhu, CEO, Conscript HR
Advisors Pvt Ltd. He insisted students to remain aware
of self. He focused upon communication skills, soft skills
that everyone need to have. His videos and fun element in
conveying message added flavor to learning period.
Reading news paper is also an art. Many students might
have understood this for the first time in eye opening
session of Ms Geeta Nair, Chief of Bureau, The
Financial Express News Paper. She actually took
everyone through each page of news paper. She
explained what it means and how to interpret it. He was
accompanied by Mr. Romit Kulkarni.
When students entered RMD College, they received warm
welcome from their seniors and faculty members at
registration desk. Being very mindful, RMD MBA team
made whole of the registration process simple. Interaction
with seniors made them feel as part of the college.
Induction kit handover, personal detail verification etc.
happened as planned.
MBA 2013 Induction program was inaugurated by Chief
Guest, Ms Rani Wilfred, Managing Director, Prime
Realty and Property Management Pvt Ltd. She started
by lighting lamp to goddess of knowledge “Saraswati
Devi”. For inauguration, Central Placement Head, Mr . ---
--- , Director, Dr. P. M. Patil, Dean (MBA) Dr. J. John
Peter and Dean (MCA) Dr. Jadhav were present.
All time supporter, Dr. P. M. Patil, Director, RMDSTIC,
added campus awareness amongst student. He interacted
with students and made them aware of campus facilities
and amenities like journals, knowledge, faculty,
experience, placements, university records, rankers etc.
He encouraged them to make best use of it to lead
towards excellence. This gave insight to students about
campus facility and other resources.
Dr. J John Peter, Dean, RMD SSOMS, emphasized on
sharpening skills during the journey of 2 years along with
efforts on academic front. Being a man from Indian forces,
his beliefs could reach audience clearly. His message was
clear – Education is a powerful tool. Next day also, he
concisely addressed students about various areas of
Management course and various opportunities waiting for
everyone.
Ms Rani Wilfred happened to be the biggest inspiration of
the day. First of all, she admitted that she is recalling her
college days and professors. She could connect all
students, faculty, industries and society as a whole. She
stimulated everyone to go for entrepreneurship. She took
everyone through her life journey. Everything was so
enchanting - her move from one field to another, attitude to
welcome challenges, adaptability, focus, contribution to
social development, eagerness to understand if anybody
has any unique skill sets… Audience came to know about
certain hidden talent sitting next to them. Her energy and
enthusiasm was remarkable. Her interactive session gave
a boost to energy levels of new MBA seekers.
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Apart from guest speakers, there were few more attraction
points for new members of STES community.
All faculty members were introduced to MBA 1st year
students. It was formal cum informal introduction. Initially,
he briefed about faculty’s specialization, qualification,
experience, certification, achievements etc. Then
presentation for each faculty was displayed explaining
informal life including favorite books, movies, cartoon
characters, sports, food, thought etc.
It was pleasure knowing that faculty members also find
pleasure in Tom & Jerry, Spiderman; Sholey, 3 Idiots,
Don, Bhag Milkha Bhag movies; Mrityunjay, The One
Minute Manager, 7 habits of Highly effective people book;
sweets like Chocolates, Jalebi, Rasgulla; Punjabi and
Chinese food; sports like Table Tennis, Cricket, Football
etc.
Another interesting activity and participation was seen in
Management games conducted to make their Post Grad
orientation memorable and fun filled.
On second day of Orientation program, highlight of the day
was session with one of the most awaited personality, Ms
Suhasini Kirloskar, Director, British Trade Office,
Pune. She enlightened students on changing scenarios of
industry. She derived change in responsibility of students
now and decades ago. With this, she also made them
understand how changing scenes are demanding multiple
skills sets in same personnel. Objective of recruiting any
person didn’t remain restricted to filling up vacancy but it
has lead to man power planning.
Not only that, post session, she curiously had high tea with
students. She focused completely on responding queries
of students and methodology with which she can remain
connected with them.
In spite of being such eminent business personality, her
calmness, humbleness and interest in developing
community were tangible! With her graceful gestures and
postures itself, people could learn soft skills. With her
learning attitude, pupil was able to understand what her
strength was.
Somebody who won people by making them active and
participative in the session was Mr. Ravindra Utgikar,
Head Global Business Development, Sterlite
Technologies Ltd. He touched many aspects of Business
and Business Development. Not only Finance, Marketing
or HR students were surprised but also faculty members!
Last day was also special because of STES alumni
interaction with students. Mr. Ketan Chaphalkar, Ms.
Swati and Mr Vishbajeet shared their experiences after
securing masters degree. Mr. Ketan spoke about
opportunities in Finance and Stock market. Ms Swati
spoke on what all things consultancy firms are doing. Mr
Vishbajeet expressed his experience of interviews.
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Games, Campus
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Then they played “Cheezen Vahi Soch Nai”. They used
whatever resources they have (hankie, tie, etc.) to make
longest rope tied to each other. Students even used socks
and shoes to be a winner in the game.
It ended with “Protect your balloon” game having blast of
balloons, people running around with excitement!
One of the most important aspect about this orientation
program was making students aware of history and empire
of STES.
They were taken to Vadgaon and Ambegaon campus
where they witnessed seeds of STES and the way it has
grown up. They also saw changed seen, business and
employment generated in these villages because of
Sinhgad. Faculty members informed them about facilities,
buildings etc.
It started with forming groups and allowing group members
in order to make students gel with each other. Every group
came with innovative titles like Youthonesia, Friends
forever,
Afterwards, first game was “Ball between the knees”. Each
member of groups enjoyed this competition. They found
themselves teaming together, promoting and encouraging
each other, understanding importance of balancing and
concentration. Boys and girls both enjoyed activities from
the bottom of their hearts.
Later they played game of balloon race. Reverse walk
along with balancing balloon kept between back of two
people made people fill thrilling.
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Pioneering Activities Au
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Students celebrated Traditional Day with full enthusiasm
and style. Students were dressed up in Kurta paijamas,
Sari, theme based outfits etc.
Apart from inside campus masti, they also enjoyed
trekking and social responsibilities. During trek to
Lohgad, at the base there is school. Students collectively
donated sports kits etc. to students. Students responded
with a song in chorus.
They experienced happiness of those children who
received such surprise gifts. Students enjoyed their
feelings of gratitude!
2012 – 2013 was an extremely happening year from
overall development perspective.
At the entrance of Post Graduation, people enjoyed
“Freshers’ Party” having many games, fun and energy!
.
Students expressed their feelings on the occasion of
Teacher’s Day. Those were touching moments for both
faculty and students! Few of the faculty graced this
occasion with their feelings and words. Students organized
entertainment program as well.
Beginning of Corporate Engagements Prof Ravi B. Achaliya was invited to conduct
Corporate training program on MS Excel to Mumbai.
Sudit K Parekh & Co. (SKP Group), one of the top 10
accounts and finance firms invited him to train their
articles and executives in Advance MS Excel skills.
We have received excellent feedback for it.
This has begun new chapter in the history of RMD
SSOMS in context of corporate engagements.
Be Ready for… Dear Students, various skill development activities
are lined up for both 1st year and 2
nd year students.
Few of these include
HR, Marketing and Finance specialization modules
Communication skills
MS Excel skills
Team building activities We all wish you Best Luck for your future
endeavor!
