Dr. Rajan Welukar
Vice Chancellor,
ATLAS SkillTech University
Vice-Chancellor, University of Mumbai (2010-2015)
Vice Chancellor, AURO University (2020-2021)
Vice Chancellor, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (2004-2009)
Deputy Secretary to the Governor of Maharashtra (2002-2003)
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Greetings!
Welcome to ATLAS SkillTech University! ATLAS is setting new benchmarks in higher education with its diverse range of curricular offerings, futuristic, career-oriented, multidisciplinary, educational approach, and high-tech learning environment. This is an exciting time to be a part of our growing success story.
The paradigm of higher education has changed, universities and graduate schools are no longer institutions of the conventional knowledge and information, but serve as spaces where students cultivate creative ideas and work flexibly in exploring different ways of utilising knowledge.
ATLAS is your university, and our focus is on YOU. Programs have been designed to prepare individuals to thrive in a dynamic, global environment, to appreciate the creativity of humans and to acquire the skills to contribute to ongoing creative processes. We integrate the finest industry practices in our curriculum by incorporating the best global practices and knowledge to stimulate the creative minds of the students. We prepare our students to make career choices that will develop broader and deeper perspectives of the world.
At ATLAS, we provide a distinctive mix of faculty excellence and individualised attention to create a superb learning environment in which you can excel. Here, you will learn to critically analyse issues, appropriately apply technology and effectively communicate your ideas. We encourage one-on-one interactions of students with the top faculty in a student-centric environment.
We seek students of keen intellect and diverse backgrounds who not only show potential for success at ATLAS, but who will also contribute to the educational environment of those around them. We firmly believe that diversity increases the intellectual vitality of education, scholarship, service and community life. Our comprehensive and action-oriented curriculum, along with a transformative mind-set, will capitalise on opportunities, partnerships, and experiences that strengthen and more definitively establish our role as a higher education leader in our region.
Today, with the amalgamation of national and international cultures, the academic and industrial boundaries, too, are being merged. Therefore, we are preparing the leaders of tomorrow – excellent scholars and outstanding creative leaders who will contribute significantly to the advancement of communication and arts across the globe.
I encourage you to visit our beautiful and vibrant campus, meet our students and members of the staff, and have a memorable experience!
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The Vice-Chancellor of ATLAS SkillTech University, Dr. Rajan Welukar has more than 36 years of experience in the Indian Higher Education System as a teacher, development leader, quality innovator, technology adopter, administrator and policy advisor.
As a policy and opinion leader, his passion to make a difference to the lives of learners and implementation of several development initiatives, have made him a highly acclaimed higher education professional.
Over the last decade, Dr. Welukar has held several leadership positions with reputed educational institutions such as Vice-Chancellor of Mumbai University, G H Raisoni University, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University and AURO University, Provost of Somaiya Group of Institutions, I/C Vice-chancellor of SNDT Women’s University, I/C Director, Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education.
He has worked on various important committees of the National Knowledge Commission, University Grants Commission, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Film and Television Institute of India, Central Govt., State Govt., Future Generation University, USA and various important educational institutions. Dr. Welukar is also a member of numerous Committees and Associations and Industry Bodies across the globe.
In the past, Dr. Welukar had proved his mettle in non-academic roles as well including Senior Programme Officer at Commonwealth Secretariat’s CYP Asia Region, Deputy Secretary to the Governor of Maharashtra and Officer on Special Duty, Higher & Technical Education Department, Government of Maharashtra.
