SDM Utsav Souvenir - SDMCET

Alumni Feedback Sri Vasudev Parvati Faculty , SDMCET
In the early eighties, Dharwad was a sleepy town which in late August, had a lush green cover thanks to the copious rains and all
around there was a cool and pleasant ambiance making it seen almost like the perfect place on earth for studies.
In this atmosphere on one of its undulating hillocks aptly named Vidyagiri (hill of knowledge) was situated the SDM college of
Engineering and Technology where I joined as a student more than a quarter of century ago. The college was in its infancy,
infrastructure was limited and resources were scarce. However, there was absolutely no compromise on the quality of
education, the competence of the faculty and the rigour of the teaching programme. This was to be the hallmark of this
institution for long years to come. It was an eye opener for a youngster like me to observe how excellent teaching and
meticulous curriculum planning together can deliver wonderful value to students.
I studied in this college, not realizing the true worth of the treasure that was delivered to me until I stepped out of its portals and
tried to form my career. The technical knowledge I had gained certainly helped, but even more important were the human
values of integrity, dedication, compassion and a passion for excellence which had unknowingly seeped into my system during
my stay at SDMCET. It was inching towards significant success in my budding career when I began to think about the whole
process I was going through. Somewhere inside, I started feeling that I needed to give back what I had got from the system. After
about 4 years of industrial experience, the attraction to my alma mater and to the wonderful ambiance of Dharwad was such
that I decided to return as faculty in the same college.
In more than 2 decades of teaching in this institution I have given a great deal of time and efforts to all-round student grooming
and making of our products as complete technocrats as opposed to mere engineers. Over the years I have seen young bubbling
teenagers turn to mature professionals with the zeal to shoulder onerous responsibilities. I have often pondered over one
question “What is it that makes this institution tick? How does this college, inspite of its obvious limitations, continue to churn
out, year after year young engineers who regularly demonstrate the ability to excel at whatever they undertake?” I have arrived
at the following points as answers.
· The value systems put in place by our Rev. President Dr. Veerendra Heggadeji is indeed the solid foundation on which this
edifice is built. It gives the necessary framework and direction for the grooming of students in this college – an advantage
which only few other institutions have.
· The processes put in place by the first Principal Prof. B. V. Krishnamurthy and his team have shaped the teaching learning
activities in the college into a well oiled machine which can deliver the necessary results with the highest efficiency.
· The passion and dedication of the faculty and staff which rubs off onto the students and persuades them to go for their best
efforts. Most students, if not all, are willing to go through the grind knowing that it is necessary for shaping themselves into
the required mould.
· An unwavering commitment to a disciplined and structured approach to all activities on campus and an emphasis on
acquiring the life skills through multi dimensional activities that are so much essential for survival and success in the big bad
world outside.
· Peripheral support systems like excellent infrastructure, hostels and boarding facilities, campus amenities etc. which help in
creating a conducive atmosphere for academic excellence.
It is my humble opinion that these 'Pancha-sutras' have driven this college to its preeminent position through the last
three decades.
Today, the global scenario has changed. We live in a wired world with tremendous exposure to information and fierce
competition at every step. Under these conditions, it is essential for the college to understand the present day needs and
keeping the above Pancha sutras at the core, systems need to be evolved to address the current challenges. This will ensure that
the flag of SDMCET continues to fly high in the years to come.