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Mahipatsinh Chavda
15th Vice Chancellor of Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University
Assumed office
10 March 2019
ChancellorGovernor of Gujarat
Preceded byShailesh Zala
Personal details
Born (1967-02-10) 10 February 1967 (age 57)
Bhavnagar, Gujarat,(India)
Spouse
Geeta Chavda
(m. 1992)
ChildrenDr. Dhruvrajsinh Chavda (son)
Dr. Uddhavrajsinh Chavda (son)
EducationPhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
MPhil (Psychology)
M.A. (Psychology)
Alma materGujarat University
Saurashtra University
Sardar Patel University

Mahipatsinh Chavda (Born 10 February 1967) is an Indian academic currently serving as the 15th Vice Chancellor[1] of Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Gujarat, India.[2][3][4][5]

Early life and education

Mahipatsinh chavda was born on 10 February 1967 to Ramuba and Dansinh Chavda, in Kshatriya Karadia Rajput family in Pachhegam village(Bhavnagar)[6]

After receiving secondary and higher secondary school education from Vallabhipur, Chavda pursued bachelor's (BA) in 1987 from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. He obtained master's degree(MA) and MPhil in Psychology from Sardar Patel University, Anand in 1989 and 1990 respectively. He received the Doctorate degree(PhD) in Psychology in the year 2003 from saurashtra University, Rajkot. He had been Gold-medalist throughout his academic career.

Career

Chavda is a firm believer of discipline and best known for his bold and decisive style of working which also gained traction among others.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]

He is on leave from his position of Principal and Head of Department of L. D. Arts College(Estd:1937)[17] and co-ordinator of Indira Gandhi National Open University and Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University.[18] During his tenure, college received NAAC 'A' grade accreditation[19] and stood among the top ranking arts colleges in India.[20][21]

Along with teaching experience of over 28 years, he has also served as Dean (Faculty of Arts)[22] and Chairman (Board of Studies) at Gujarat University. Chavda has been an active academic senate and executive council[23] member of several universities for over a decade.

Dr.Chavda (L) with PM Narendra Modi (R)

Vice chancellorship

VC Chavda greeting Governor & Chancellor of Gujarat

Chavda assumed charge as Vice Chancellor of Bhavnagar University in March 2019. Under his leadership, university expanded its coverage in a sustainable way while enhancing equalities of access and outcomes, quality and relevance, and effective governance structures and management practices.[24][25][26][27]

Dr. Chavda in traditional 'Saafa' during Rang Mohan festival '19

Chavda has enriched university's canvas of different academic programmes and its quality through best implementation of the visionary recommendations of NAAC and other eminent experts.[28][29][30][31][32]

Chavda delivering speech on Independence Day

Research experience

He has contributed with over 60+ National and International research papers, publications and over 15+ books in Psychology. [33][34][35][36][37][38]

References

  1. ^ "Mahipatsinh VC of Bhavnagar university". www.deshgujarat.com.
  2. ^ "Vice Chancellor Desk". www.mkbhavuni.edu.in. Maharaja Krushnakumarsinhji bhavnagar university. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Mahipatsinh chavda appointed as Bhavnagar University's new VC". www.divyabhaskar.co.in. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Newly appointed VC in Bhavnagar university". www.navgujaratsamay.com. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  5. ^ "Vijay Rupani allotes ministry to new ministers". www.zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  6. ^ "Mahipatsinh Chavda-Pride of Karadia Rajputs". www.loksansar.in.
  7. ^ "Chavda to look into overcharged fees". Ahmedabad mirror.indiatimes.com.
  8. ^ "Praise to the wise:VC". www.divyabhaskar.co.in.
  9. ^ "Fake writer students caught helping Professors". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  10. ^ "Vaghani's son loses 3 years for exam". www.ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com.
  11. ^ "Another fake writer scam exposed in city". www.ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com.
  12. ^ "BJP neta caught copying". www.ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com.
  13. ^ "No more haunted colleges now". www.sandesh.com.
  14. ^ "Fraudster IGNOU Official under scanner". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  15. ^ "Fake CM calls VC for a favor". www.sandeshnews.tv.
  16. ^ "MKBU gets development grant from center". www.divyabhaskar.co.in.
  17. ^ "Principal/Director". www.ldarts.org.
  18. ^ "study center info". www.baou.cybersurf.in.
  19. ^ "L.D.Arts College-NAAC A grade". www.ldarts.org.
  20. ^ "List of India's best colleges-Arts". www.indiatoday.in.
  21. ^ "Visit & testimonial". www.akshardham.com.
  22. ^ "controversy over dean's appointment". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  23. ^ "Executive council members". www.gujaratuniversity.ac.in.
  24. ^ "Diwali gift to MKBU students". www.gujaratsamachar.com.
  25. ^ "Time 'Bound' administration". www.gujaratsamachar.com.
  26. ^ "Gandhi 150 @ Rang Mohan'19". www.gujaratsamachar.com.
  27. ^ "Sports festival of University". www.divyabhaskar.co.in.
  28. ^ "New startup links in campus". www.gujaratsamachar.com.
  29. ^ "International Yoga Day celebration in University premises". www.gujaratsamachar.com.
  30. ^ "career guidance seminar in MKBU". www.akilanews.com.
  31. ^ "Gold medals for all- First time in the history of University". www.divyabhaskar.co.in.
  32. ^ "Knowledge for All:VC". www.zeenews.india.com.
  33. ^ "International journal of information and education technology". www.ijiet.org.
  34. ^ "Prof.Mahipatsinh chavda,PhD". www.ijip.in.
  35. ^ "Well-being of adolescents in context of Culture and Gender: An Empirical Analysis". www.seekdl.org.
  36. ^ "Center's new education policy". www.sandesh.com.
  37. ^ "Technology I.P. and Innovation for building of New India". www.incredibleapps.in.
  38. ^ "National conference on mental health". www.sardargurjari.com.