Re-living Academy's Past

Suresh Singh has been officially re-appointed at the new Principal of Academy of Architecture.

I have always liked his systematic approach at managing things. His managerial skills are impeccable and I particularly remember how well he handled out building construction submissions during third and fourth year. He is a no nonsense person and believes in taking only tangible action. Although over the past few years, I have found him to become more and more cynical of the bureaucratic situations that he has been handling and grinding into. This must have rubbed off all his energies and enthusiasm.

But larger agendas for an institution can not be overlooked. My father always gives me the example of how graciously the old President welcomes the new one in the US inspite of whatever differences they may have. This is a sign of accepting a decision of the people and allowing fair chance to the new candidate to perform as per one's visions.

I thus welcome our old principal. Probably a benchmark to attain or gauge from here where the school goes must be laid down. As I prepare to sign off from the school, I will be keen to look at where it reaches two years from now...

Fact File
(personal observations)
the list would go on! 

Old v/s New

The first thing he did as he entered the principal’s cabin was removing the brass idol of Ganesha.	The first thing he does is to garland the large brass idol of Ganesha and light up incense stick .
He locates the problem for poor performance of students in the teaching methods.	He locates the problem for poor performance of students in the students themselves
He believed that rules must be challenged in order to progress.	He believes in the Dhirubhai Ambani rule: Never challenge / question the government
“The whole system is bloody stale”	“Why do you want to get into the mess?”
Believed in redefining the way in which system works.	Believes in obliging with what University has laid down for us.
Believes in taking the right decision (as per his knowledge) without necessary consent of the management.	Will not move any card at all without the consent of the management
Professional Practitioner	Associate Professor by qualification
Has only two degrees: B Arch & M Arch	Has collected numerous degrees
Makes people under him work hard	Makes people under him happy
Pushes for productivity quotient	Pushes for high happiness and satisfaction quotient
Fights for his principles	Keeps his principles and fights for his designation
Was disliked by most non teaching staff	Favourite of most non teaching staff
Pro technology	Semi technology
Pro young generation	Old school
What new are we doing?	What is the need to do new?
Optimistic	Cynical
Man with large messy ideas	Man with simple, less, effective ideas
Man concerned with intellectual progress	Man concerned with physical progress
Exposure level: Global	Exposure level: Indian
Personally writes recommendation letters for outgoing students	Asks students to write their own recommendation letters