Principal

Dr. Rohini A. Kelkar

Profile

Dr. Rohini A. Kelkar is the Principal of Vidyalankar School of Technology. She completed her  B.A, M.A and PhD in Department of Humanitites and Social Sciences, from IIT - Bombay.

 

 

 

 

 

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

B.A. (Economics), Sathey College - Mumbai University, 1985

M.A. (Economics), Mumbai University, 1987

PhD. , Department of Humanitites and Social Sciences, IIT - Bombay, 2010

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1987- 1995           Lecturer in Economics, L.S. Raheja College of Arts and Commerce

1995 - 2012          Associate Professor, L.S. Raheja College of Arts and Commerce

Since 1992           Part Time Teaching (MBA, PGDBM)         NMIMS, MET, IIPM, MET (Nasik)

Examiner, Moderator, Chairperson for various examinations

 

PAPER PRESENTATION

International     

2009:     University of Technology, Mauritius titled "Environmental Impact of Trade Liberalization : Analysis of Pollution Haven Hypothesis based on Indian Manufacturing Industries

2011:     Michigan State University, USA titled "Decomposition Of Environmental Impact of Trade Liberalization for India

2012:     Warsaw (Poland) titled "Trade Liberalization and Environment :Emerging Perspectives (Presentation by Co-Author) National

2010:     UGC sponsored National Seminar on by N.L.College titled "Women and Environment: Need for Action Plan"

             International Seminar by Forensic Accounting and L.S.Raheja College titled "“Top Ten Things to Prevent Corruption”

             Department of Commerce, SNDT University titled "Linkage between Economic Growth and Environment: Indian Experience"

2011:     Department of Commerce, Univ of Mumbai titled "Trends in FDI: An analysis of Pollution intensiveness of Manufacturing FDI in the post Reform Period"

             Jhunjhunwala college titled" Scope and Prospects of Medical Tourism: Case study of Super-specialty Hospitals in Mumbai

2012:     Ratanam College titled "Role of ICT in Environmental Sustainability"

             Indian Economic Association's annual Conference at Visakhapatnam titled "Challenges of Employment Growth in Maharashtra with respect to NREGA.

 

PUBLICATIONS

2010       UGC sponsored National Seminar on by N.L.College titled "Women and Environment: Need for Action Plan".

             International Seminar by Forensic Accounting and L.S.Raheja College titled "“Top Ten Things to Prevent Corruption”.

             Top Ten Things to Prevent Corruption" was publis2009hed in Fraud Today -Journal of Frauds and Forensic Accounting, March 2010 issue.

2011       Study material for IDOL in the subject of Industrial Economics at M.A.level

              Study material for IDOL in the subject of Research Methodology, Economics Paper VII at TYBA Level.

              Study material for IDOL in the subject of Indian Financial System, Economics Paper VI at TYBA Level.

2012     “Linkage between Economic Growth and Environment: An Indian Experience” was published in the edited book “Environmental Degradation – Issues and Challeges” with ISBN Number 978-81-89630-47-8, Global Research Publication,

 


From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents and Students,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you on behalf of the Vidyalankar Family to the web site of Vidyalankar School of Information Technology (VSIT) which awakens a sense of cultural and intellectual growth among all the stakeholders. We dedicatedly follow our vision “Motivating students to apply the Scientific and Technological knowledge to develop problem solving capabilities.” We bring 21st century technology into learning in meaningful ways to engage, motivate, and inspire learners of all ages to be global citizens in the true sense. Here, at VSIT we are committed to the best. The level of energy of our teachers and staff is well matched by the vibrancy of our student body and community at large. Various activities are designed and conducted in such a way that our long-term vision is attained by day-to-day execution.

Our Educational Institute is an extraordinary place where we are committed to working closely with each other. Our staff works diligently to maintain high educational standards.  Our curriculum is rigorous and challenging. Teachers design instructions to integrate a variety of innovative technological tools and resources to enhance learning. We want to ensure that all our students will be competitive in the 21st century.  Our goal is to teach students to think critically, to solve problems, to communicate and to utilize technology in relevant ways throughout their life. Students gain a deep understanding of concepts and build fluency with academic skills that are imbedded in the research-driven curriculum created by our knowledgeable Faculties. We strive to create an environment where each and every student is given the attention necessary to achieve his/her individual success. 

We empower the youth through value based education and leadership and therein help the students to contribute to the local and global community in a collaborative and respectful manner, as we truly believe in this Chinese proverb – “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand”. We pride ourselves in instilling each student that Technology can become the wings that will allow the educational world to fly farther and faster than ever before. We believe that “Education is to turn mirrors into windows”

We count on you to partner with us to continue our mission to provide a world class education to each student. We feel privileged to work with your children. If you have ideas, thoughts, or concerns you’d like to share, we’d like to hear about them. Come and visit our extraordinary facility and infrastructure unique in Mumbai.

“IF WE TEACH TODAY’S CHILDREN AS WE TAUGHT YESTERDAY’S, WE ROB OUR CHILDREN OF TOMORROW” - JOHN DEWEY