
Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly NewsletterDean Vakharia has an interdisciplinary background. An Engineering undergraduate, master’s in arts administration and Phd in Information Science. He has experience working in the corporate sector as well with non-profits.When the opportunity to be Dean of the HC came up, he threw his hat in the ring.On this podcast, Dean Vakharia shares his background, his vision for Pennoni Honors College, Honors Programs, Scholarships & Grants, Role of AI, Career Opportunities, and Advice for High Schoolers.In particular, we discuss the following with him: Dean Neville Vakharia’s BackgroundPennoni Honors CollegeImpact of AICareer OpportunitiesTopics discussed in this episode:Introducing Dean Vakharia, Pennoni Honors College, Drexel U []Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights []Background []Becoming the Dean []Vision for Honors College []Flagship Programs []Custom Design Major []Fostering UG Research []Fellowship Programs []Financial Aid []HC Applicants []AI Impact []Career Opportunities []Advice for High Schoolers []Closing Thoughts []Our Guest: Dr. Neville Vakharia is the Dean of the Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University. Dean Vakharia is an Associate Professor in the Arts Administration program at the Antoinette Westphal College.Memorable Quote: “...put the focus on you as a student, as a learner, and focus on your own growth, and that will get you where you want to go.” Dean Vakharia. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript.Similar Episodes: College ExperiencesCalls-to-action:Follow us on Instagram.To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io.Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Spotify.
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