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Vice Chancellor’s Desk

Welcome to IMS Unison University (IUU) in Dehradun, a city renowned as a prominent education hub. As the academic and administrative head of IUU, I am both honoured and privileged. My heartfelt thanks go to the Honourable President, the Board of Governors, and the esteemed members of the Governing Body for their vision and commitment to nurturing this distinguished educational institution.

Our University's record of accomplishments speaks to our reputation for imparting quality education. This success is the result of the collective commitment and relentless efforts of all IUU stakeholders. My sincere congratulations to everyone involved in reaching these significant milestones.

As your Vice Chancellor, I assure you that every Academic Year at IUU is a landmark moment, especially for the earnest students who join us. Building on our rich legacy, we strive to become a leading institution in the region, known for our vibrant campus life, progressive infrastructure, and innovative teaching and research approaches.

To achieve this, we focus on four key building blocks. First, we aim to reinforce teaching and learning through concerted efforts and Outcome-Based Education (OBE). Second, we emphasise the highest level of Bloom's Taxonomy by bolstering a research culture that addresses relevant societal needs. Third, our goal is to establish IUU as the most preferred institution of learning in the region. Lastly, we are committed to meeting the aspirations of all our stakeholders. Now is the time to move forward with renewed resolve, setting trends to achieve our vision of “Excellence in Professional Education.”

I am eager to welcome you to our institution and wish you the very best for a successful career ahead. Let’s move forward together and achieve great success!

Dr. Anil SubbaRao Paila
Vice-Chancellor

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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.