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Transforming Higher Education Through Strategic Academic Leadership

LEAD Academics Cohort 1 (2027) · 8 Jan 2027 - 3 Jul 2027

6

Strategic themes

16

Intensive modules

48

Masterclasses

72

Learning hours

Program format

  1. STAGE 1

    3-Day Residential Immersion

    Sanjivani University Green Campus, Kopargaon

  2. STAGE 2

    23-Week Online Learning

    Saturday live masterclasses + D2D platform

  3. STAGE 3

    2-Day Culmination

    Capstone defense & valedictory ceremony

Curriculum

Theme 1

Strategic Leadership, Visioning & Governance

  • Institutional Visioning & Strategic Planning
  • Governance Structures, Statutory Bodies & Board Dynamics
  • Accreditation Strategy: NAAC, NBA & NIRF Readiness

Theme 2

Academic & Pedagogical Excellence (NEP 2020 & AI in HE)

  • NEP 2020 Implementation: Multidisciplinarity, ABC & NCrF
  • Outcome-Based Education & Curriculum Design
  • AI in Teaching, Learning & Assessment

Theme 3

Research Innovation, IPR & Technology Transfer

  • Building a Research Culture & Funding Pipelines
  • IPR, Patents & Technology Transfer Offices
  • Incubation, Startups & Industry Collaboration

Theme 4

Inclusive People Leadership & Faculty Development

  • Faculty Recruitment, Retention & Career Pathways
  • Inclusive Campus, Equity & Student Wellbeing
  • Leading Change, Conflict & Crisis Communication

Theme 5

Resource Optimization, Endowments & Financial Sustainability

  • Budgeting, Cost Models & Resource Optimization
  • Endowments, Philanthropy & Alumni Advancement

Theme 6

Digital Transformation & Enterprise Technology

  • Digital Campus: ERP, LMS & Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Cybersecurity, Data Governance & Digital Public Infrastructure

Mentors & instructors

  • Hon'ble Shri. Nitinrao Shankarrao Kolhe - Chairman, SRES, Sanjivani Rural Education Society
  • Hon'ble Shri. Amit Nitinrao Kolhe - President, Sanjivani University
  • Dr. AjayKumar G. Thakur - Vice-Chancellor, Sanjivani University
  • Prof. Amol A. Dhakane - Registrar, Sanjivani University
  • Dr. Kavitha Rani Paramasivan - Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, Sanjivani University
  • Dr. R. Priya - Dean, School of Commerce and Management, Sanjivani University
  • Dr. Samadhan B. Dahikar - Dean, School of Sciences, Sanjivani University
  • Dr. Sarita Pawar - Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sanjivani University
  • Dr. Sujith M. - Director, IQAC, Sanjivani University
  • Dr. Pravin Khatkale - Controller of Examinations, Sanjivani University
  • Mr. Viresh Narayan Agrawal - Chief Financial Officer, Sanjivani University
  • Dr. Sagi Srilalitha Girija Kumari - Director, Executive Education & MDP, Sanjivani University
  • Dr. Dhananjay Kumbhar - Director, Training & Placement, Sanjivani University
  • Prof. Bhatt Sudhanshu Ramesh - Director, University Relations, Sanjivani University
  • Prof. Dr. Vinod Malkar - Director, Online Education & Outreach, Sanjivani University
  • Prof. Manoj Raosaheb Gaikwad - Director, Admissions, Sanjivani University
  • Dr. Vivek Nanda Vinayakrao Wankhede - Director, HR, Sanjivani University
  • Dr. Pritish Mahendra Vibhute - Director, ERP, Sanjivani University
  • Dr. Kiran Nanasaheb Wakchaure - Director, Projects, Sanjivani University
  • Dr. Nitin Chopde - Director, Ph.D. Cell, Sanjivani University
  • Prof. Chaitanya Prakash Kale - Director, Student Development & Welfare, Sanjivani University

Eligibility

  • 10+ years in higher education teaching, research or administration
  • Professor, Dean, Director, Principal, Registrar, HoD or equivalent
  • Institutional nomination letter

Fee & dates

  • Fee: ₹2,95,000 + GST
  • Applications close: 30 Nov 2026
  • Program starts: 8 Jan 2027
  • Seats: 40 per cohort