Dr. Shastri brings in over four-decades of professional experience in the field of teaching and research
With his veteran approach and extensive experience across diverse
domains of politics, research, and institution-building, Dr. Sandeep Shastri
brings in seasoned leadership and expertise to Jagran Lakecity University. Dr.
Shastri succeeds Prof (Dr.) Anoop Swarup, who served as Jagran Lakecity
University’s founding Vice-Chancellor for the past 8 years.
Dr. Sandeep Shastri is a renowned author, researcher, political
strategist, international consultant, speaker, and has to his credit 13 books,
more than 51 chapters in edited books and over 94 articles in credible research
journals, besides more than 350 articles in OpEd in leading newspapers. He is
associated with several prestigious international research bodies in the field
of social sciences and education. In addition to that, he is also an
international consultant to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for
its Political Party Reform Project in the Pacific Rim Countries, World Bank for
its Governance Project in Nepal, the Forum of Federations for its Capacity
Building for Democratisation Project in Myanmar, Constitution Making in South
Sudan and Federalism in Sudan.
He is on the executive committee of two research committees of the
International Political Science Association connected to the study of Electoral
Systems and Governance. Dr. Shastri played a key role in drafting the Karnataka
Youth Policy by serving as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the
Policy. He played a vital role in developing WIPRO’s MISSION 10X, which is
planned to create a significant change in the engineers’ employability
landscape.
In the communique welcoming Dr. Shastri, Jagran Lakecity
University cited his impressive background in higher education; his steadfast
belief in the power of education to transform lives; and his commitment to
diversity and inclusion throughout his career.
“Dr. Shastri is a student-focused leader with strong
commitments to research, scholarship, and student success,” said Mr.
Abhishek Mohan Gupta, Pro-Chancellor, JLU. “He has phenomenal insights into
transforming the traditional classroom into a hub of innovation and knowledge
building. He is a natural fit to fill the shoes of Dr. Anoop Swarup and take
his vision forward. Dr. Swarup nurtured this university from the beginning
by inspiring and empowering people and I am certain that under Dr. Shastri ,
JLU will continue to strive ahead to fulfil its vision.”
On joining the leadership at Jagran Lakecity
University, Dr. Shastri said he’s excited to embark on this self-discovery, and
to guide students along a path to academic, professional, and personal success.
He looks forward to mentoring students and work alongside faculty members so
together they can learn, grow, adapt and excel in a constantly changing world.
Speaking on the occasion Dr. Sandeep Shastri said, “Education provides us with an opportunity to move
beyond our own boundaries and, at times, our self-imposed limitations. As an
educator, I believe it’s my responsibility to open doors for others and
encourage people to appreciate the process of learning. I’m so excited to join
JLU family. The pristine JLU campus reflects my plans to take this university
to the next level. Being the vice-chancellor of JLU is an honour and
privilege for me as the value system of this university is aligned with my own
and the work done by this university in such a short duration is exemplary.”
Dr. Shastri appreciated Jagran Lakecity
University for its awards and accolades, especially for being the only participating university from Central India in ERASMUS+
programme under the Tuning India Project, funded by the European Commission and
for currently being the country chair for Association of Universities of Asia
Pacific (AUAP).
We are delighted to have you as our V.C sir.
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