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LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Dr. Anil SubbaRao Paila
Vice-Chancellor


Vice Chancellor’s Desk

Welcome to IMS Unison University (IUU), Dehradun, a city that is a prominent education hub.I feel honoured and privileged to be the academic and administrative head of IMS Unison University. Indeed, I wish to thank the Honourable Chairman, BoG and the esteemed members of the Governing body for their forethought in nurturing this Educational Institute of repute.

Our record of accomplishments indicates that our University is renowned for imparting quality education. The collective commitments of all stakeholders of IUU and their relentless efforts have been the driving force for this success. Kudos to one and all for scripting significant thresholds.

As the Vice Chancellor, I wish to convey that every Academic Year will always be a landmark year for earnest students joining us. Inheriting the rich legacy, we endeavour to become one of the region’s premier institutes of higher learning known for its vibrancy in campus life and progressiveness in infrastructure, teaching and research.

Thus, to set the pace, I look forward to focusing on the four key building blocks of the University. Firstly, to reinforce teaching and learning through concerted efforts and Outcome Based Education (OBE). Secondly, focus on the 6th level of Bloom's Taxonomy by consolidating the research culture in areas that are relevant, thus, helping society. Thirdly, endeavour to make IUU the most preferred institution of learning in this region. Lastly, facilitate the aspirations of stakeholders. It is time to move forward with a new resolve to set the trend to attain our envisaged vision of “Excellence in Professional Education”.

Our Institution instils in its protégé a spirit of inquiry, professionalism, social consciousness, and a deep sense of patriotism. As we look to the future, our efforts should be to imbibe new technology, generate new innovative ideas and comply with all regulatory requirements with the intent to benefit society.

I eagerly look forward to you joining our institution and wish you all the very best for a successful career ahead. Let’s forge ahead collectively and succeed!

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About the Vice Chancellor

Dr. Anil SubbaRao Paila, the Vice Chancellor of IMS Unison University, Dehradun, is a distinguished academician with a strong commitment to advancing education. His expertise in higher education administration and passion for student development make him a vital force in shaping the university's academic excellence and fostering innovation in learning.

Dr. Paila has an impressive academic background, having worked over a year as Pro Vice Chancellor at Vijaybhoomi University and 15 years as Senior Dean and Director at Prin L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development (WeSchool) in Bangalore.

During his college days, Dr. Paila was an exemplary student throughout his academic career, securing the top position in Shivaji University, Kolhapur, in his BCom, MCom, and MCM degrees. Furthermore, he is a Chartered Accountant by profession and was awarded "The Chitragupta Award" for his outstanding performance in Management Accounting by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi. His doctoral study on the Design and Development of Management Information System in Selected Industries earned him a Ph.D. degree in Management Information Systems (MIS).

Dr. Paila brings over 13 years of corporate experience, having worked at Anagram Finance as Regional Head and later as Vice President at Mahindra & Mahindra. During his corporate tenure, he stood out as an exemplary performer and a go-to person for the management team. However, his passion for the education sector led him to leave the corporate world at the peak of his career.

In recognition of his contributions, Dr. Paila received the BMA Best Director Award for the year 2022 from the Bangalore Management Association (BMA) in March 2022. Additionally, he received the Bangalore Education Society’s Leadership in Management Education and Advocacy Award in 2018.

Under his leadership, WeSchool, Bangalore, achieved various accolades, including the AICTE-CII Survey of Industry-Linked Institutions 2016 and the Hindustan Unilever Limited Award for the Best Industry-Linked Emerging Management Institute. WeSchool was also the runner-up at the 10th National NHRD’s HR Showcase 2021 for its joint collaboration with Infosys and its impactful JMLP.

For the past four years, WeSchool has ventured into Executive Education and is rated as the next best Institute after IIMB for Executive Education, catering to 100+ clients, including Zydus Cadila, Apotex, Siemens Technologies, Mercedes Benz, Adani Group, Himalaya Drugs, Microlabs, Manjushree Technopack, Sivantos, Continental Automotive, and The Police Department, among others.

In recognition of his service, Dr. Paila was unanimously elected as the National President of the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for the term 2017-18. He also served as an Executive Board Member of the Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA) during the same period. Actively involved with NHRD, CII, FKCCI, AIMS, and Rotary,Dr. Paila attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Institute for Management and Leadership in Education (MLE 2018) and recently participated in the London Leadership Summit.

He is dedicated to networking and continuous learning, firmly believing that 'Network is Net-worth' and encourages others to 'always be hungry to learn new things.