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| name = Mahipatsinh Chavda
| name       = Mahipatsinh Chavda
| office = 15th [[Vice Chancellor]] of [[Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University]]
| office     = 15th [[Vice Chancellor]] of [[Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University]]
| image = [[File:Chavda-speech-7-VCO.jpg|center|500px]]
| image       = Chavda-speech-7-VCO.jpg
| term_start = 10 March 2019
| term_start = 10 March 2019
| term_end =
| term_end   = 09 March 2022
| chancellor = [[Governor of Gujarat]]
| chancellor = [[Governor of Gujarat]]
| predecessor = Shailesh Zala
| predecessor = Shailesh Zala
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1967|02|10|df=z}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1967|02|10|df=z}}
| birth_place = [[Bhavnagar]], [[Gujarat]],(India)
| birth_place = [[Bhavnagar, Gujarat]], India
| education = [[PhD]] (Doctor of Philosophy)  <br /> [[MPhil]] (Psychology)  <br /> [[Master's degree|M.A.]] (Psychology)
| education   = [[PhD]] (Doctor of Philosophy)  <br /> [[MPhil]] (psychology)  <br /> [[Master's degree|M.A.]] (psychology)
| alma_mater = [[Gujarat University]]  <br /> [[Saurashtra University]]  <br /> [[Sardar Patel University]]
| alma_mater = [[Gujarat University]]  <br /> [[Saurashtra University]]  <br /> [[Sardar Patel University]]
| spouse         = {{marriage|Geeta Chavda|1992}}
| spouse     = {{marriage|Geeta Chavda|1992}}
|children         = Dr. Dhruvrajsinh Chavda (son) <br/> Dr. Uddhavrajsinh Chavda (son)}}
| children   = 2
 
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'''Mahipatsinh Chavda''' (Born 10 February 1967) is an Indian academic currently serving as the 15th [[Vice Chancellor]] of [[Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mkbhavuni.edu.in/mkbhavuniweb/vcdesk.php|title=Vice Chancellor Desk|website=www.mkbhavuni.edu.in|publisher=Maharaja Krushnakumarsinhji bhavnagar university|accessdate=1 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/gujarati/gujarat/vijay-rupani-alotes-ministry-to-new-ministers-38919/amp|title=Vijay Rupani allotes ministry to new ministers|website=www.zeenews.india.com|accessdate=10 March 2019}}</ref>
'''Mahipatsinh Chavda''' (born 10 February 1967) is an [[India|Indian]] academic from [[Gujarat]], India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mkbhavuni.edu.in/mkbhavuniweb/vcdesk.php|title=Vice Chancellor Desk|website=www.mkbhavuni.edu.in|publisher=Maharaja Krushnakumarsinhji bhavnagar university|access-date=1 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/gujarati/gujarat/vijay-rupani-alotes-ministry-to-new-ministers-38919/amp|title=Vijay Rupani allotes ministry to new ministers|website=www.zeenews.india.com|access-date=10 March 2019}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==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]]).


Mahipatsinh chavda was born on 10 February 1967 to Ramuba and Dansinh Chavda, in [[Kshatriya]] [[Karadia Rajput]] family in Pachhegam village([[Bhavnagar]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.loksansar.in/51184|title=Mahipatsinh Chavda-Pride of Karadia Rajputs|website=www.loksansar.in}}</ref>
After receiving secondary and higher secondary school education from [[Vallabhipur]], Chavda pursued a [[bachelor's degree]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]]) in 1987 from [[Gujarat University]], [[Ahmedabad]]. He obtained his [[Master's degree|master's]] degree([[Master of Arts|MA]]) and [[MPhil]] in [[Psychology]] from [[Sardar Patel University]], [[Anand, Gujarat|Anand]], in 1989 and 1990 respectively. He received his [[Doctorate degree]] ([[Doctorate degree|PhD]]) in [[Psychology]] in 2003, from [[Saurashtra University]], [[Rajkot]].  
 
After receiving secondary and higher secondary school education from [[Vallabhipur]], Chavda pursued [[Bachelor's degree|bachelor's]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]]) in 1987 from [[Gujarat University]], [[Ahmedabad]]. He obtained [[Master's degree|master's]] degree([[Master of Arts|MA]]) and [[MPhil]] in [[Psychology]] from [[Sardar Patel University]], [[Anand, Gujarat|Anand]] in 1989 and 1990 respectively. He received the [[Doctorate degree]]([[Doctorate degree|PhD]]) in [[Psychology]] in the year 2003 from [[saurashtra University]], [[Rajkot]]. He had been Gold-medalist throughout his academic career.


==Career==
==Career==


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Chavda is a firm believer of discipline and best known for his bold and decisive style of working which also gained traction among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/news/india/hk-arts-college-overcharging-fee/articleshow/36129287.cms|title=Chavda to look into overcharged fees|website=Ahmedabad mirror.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/amp/news/SAU-BVN-OMC-MAT-celebrated-with-the-emotions-she-celebrated-with-passion-and-compassion-chancellor-060057-4504622-NOR.html|title=Praise to the wise:VC|website=www.divyabhaskar.co.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Students-caught-helping-teachers-in-exam/articleshow/3864735.cms?from=mdr|title=Fake writer students caught helping Professors|website=www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/education/bjp-chiefs-son-loses-3yrs-for-exam-chori/amp_articleshow/70210312.cms|title=Vaghani's son loses 3 years for exam|website=www.ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/cover-story/another-fake-writers-scam-exposed-in-city/articleshow/37716503.cms|title=Another fake writer scam exposed in city|website=www.ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/cover-story/bjp-neta-caught-copying/articleshow/37353251.cms|title=BJP neta caught copying|website=www.ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sandesh.com/now-haunted-colleges-and-pr/|title=No more haunted colleges now|website=www.sandesh.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Fraudster-IGNOU-official-under-scanner/articleshow/5400895.cms?from=mdr|title=Fraudster IGNOU Official under scanner|website=www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sandeshnews.tv/city-news/other-cities/fake-call-to-the-chancellor-of-the-university-in-the-name-of-the-chief-minister/
Chavda is a firm believer of discipline and is best known for his bold and decisive style of working, which gained traction among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/news/india/hk-arts-college-overcharging-fee/articleshow/36129287.cms|title=Chavda to look into overcharged fees|website=Ahmedabad mirror.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/amp/news/SAU-BVN-OMC-MAT-celebrated-with-the-emotions-she-celebrated-with-passion-and-compassion-chancellor-060057-4504622-NOR.html|title=Praise to the wise:VC|website=www.divyabhaskar.co.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Students-caught-helping-teachers-in-exam/articleshow/3864735.cms?from=mdr|title=Fake writer students caught helping Professors|website=www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/education/bjp-chiefs-son-loses-3yrs-for-exam-chori/amp_articleshow/70210312.cms|title=Vaghani's son loses 3 years for exam|website=www.ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/cover-story/another-fake-writers-scam-exposed-in-city/articleshow/37716503.cms|title=Another fake writer scam exposed in city|website=www.ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/cover-story/bjp-neta-caught-copying/articleshow/37353251.cms|title=BJP neta caught copying|website=www.ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sandesh.com/now-haunted-colleges-and-pr/|title=No more haunted colleges now|website=www.sandesh.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Fraudster-IGNOU-official-under-scanner/articleshow/5400895.cms?from=mdr|title=Fraudster IGNOU Official under scanner|website=www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sandeshnews.tv/city-news/other-cities/fake-call-to-the-chancellor-of-the-university-in-the-name-of-the-chief-minister/
|title=Fake CM calls VC for a favor|website=www.sandeshnews.tv}}</ref>
|title=Fake CM calls VC for a favor|website=www.sandeshnews.tv}}</ref>


He is on leave from his position of Principal and Head of Department of L. D. Arts College(Estd:1937)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ldarts.org/ldarts/mphil|title=Principal/Director|website=www.ldarts.org}}</ref> and co-ordinator of Indira Gandhi National Open University and Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://baou.cybersurf.in/ajaxpages/getdata.aspx?key=centers&region=2075|title=study center info|website=www.baou.cybersurf.in}}</ref> During his tenure, college received NAAC 'A' grade accreditation<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ldarts.org/ldarts/home|title=L.D.Arts College-NAAC A grade|website=www.ldarts.org}}</ref> and stood among the top ranking arts colleges in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/notification/story/list-of-indias-best-colleges-arts-259314-2015-06-24|title=List of India's best colleges-Arts|website=www.indiatoday.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://akshardham.com/testimonial/dr-mahipatsinh-d-chavda/|title=Visit & testimonial|website=www.akshardham.com}}</ref>
He is on leave from his position of Principal and Head of Department of L. D. Arts College<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ldarts.org/ldarts/mphil|title=Principal/Director|website=www.ldarts.org}}</ref> and co-ordinator of Indira Gandhi National Open University and Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://baou.cybersurf.in/ajaxpages/getdata.aspx?key=centers&region=2075|title=study center info|website=www.baou.cybersurf.in}}</ref> During his tenure, the college received NAAC 'A' grade accreditation<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ldarts.org/ldarts/home|title=L.D.Arts College-NAAC A grade|website=www.ldarts.org}}</ref> and stood among the top ranking arts colleges in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/notification/story/list-of-indias-best-colleges-arts-259314-2015-06-24|title=List of India's best colleges-Arts|website=www.indiatoday.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://akshardham.com/testimonial/dr-mahipatsinh-d-chavda/|title=Visit & testimonial|website=www.akshardham.com}}</ref>


Along with teaching experience of over 28 years,he has also served as dean (Faculty of Arts)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Controversy-over-deans-appointment-in-Gujarat-University/articleshow/16642510.cms|title=controversy over dean's appointment|website=www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> and chairman (Board of Studies) at [[Gujarat University]]. Chavda has been an active academic senate and executive council<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gujaratuniversity.ac.in/page/executive-council-members|title=Executive council members|website=www.gujaratuniversity.ac.in}}</ref> member of several universities for over a decade.He has been associated with many central & state government organisations, forums and committees including UGC,NAAC,National forensic sciences university,
Along with academic experience of over 32 years,he has also served as dean (Faculty of Arts)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Controversy-over-deans-appointment-in-Gujarat-University/articleshow/16642510.cms|title=controversy over dean's appointment|website=www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> and chairman (Board of Studies) at [[Gujarat University]]. Chavda has been an active academic senate and executive council<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gujaratuniversity.ac.in/page/executive-council-members|title=Executive council members|website=www.gujaratuniversity.ac.in}}</ref> member of several universities for over a decade.
Madhya-Pradesh public service commission,Chhattisgarh public service commission,GPSC,IJIP etc.Being an active educationist,he has delivered lectures and had academic interactions in various foreign countries and also supervised scholars for their Ph.D. Degrees.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://ijip.in/amo-team/prof-mahipat-shinh-chavada-phd/|title=ijip-amo team prof}}</ref>


[[Image:Dr. Mahipatsinh Chavda with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. 01.jpg|center|350px|thumb|Dr.Chavda (L) with PM [[Narendra Modi]] (R)]]
He has been serving as panel member of various central & state government organisations, forums and committees including Presidential nominee committee(MHRD),UGC,NAAC,National forensic sciences laboratory & university, Madhya-Pradesh public service commission, Chhattisgarh public service commission, GPSC, Gaun seva pasandagi mandal, IJIP, Indian  science congress etc. {{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
 
Chavda's areas of special expertise in teaching and research include Human Resource Development, Forensic Psychology and Social Psychology.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
 
[[Image:Dr. Mahipatsinh Chavda with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. 01.jpg|thumb|Dr.Chavda (L) with PM [[Narendra Modi]] (R)]]


== Vice chancellorship ==
== Vice chancellorship ==


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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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gujaratsamachar.com/news/saurashtra/the-phd-in-psychology-subject-does-not-have-the-practical-though-the-fee-is-finally-closed|title=Diwali gift to MKBU students|website=www.gujaratsamachar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gujaratsamachar.com/news/saurashtra/easy-to-complete-the-second-semester-course-by-taking-university-exams-within-a-certain-time-limit
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gujaratsamachar.com/news/saurashtra/the-phd-in-psychology-subject-does-not-have-the-practical-though-the-fee-is-finally-closed|title=Diwali gift to MKBU students|website=www.gujaratsamachar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gujaratsamachar.com/news/saurashtra/easy-to-complete-the-second-semester-course-by-taking-university-exams-within-a-certain-time-limit
|title=Time 'Bound' administration |website=www.gujaratsamachar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gujaratsamachar.com/news/saurashtra/the-price-will-be-held-with-gandhi-150-theme-university-youth-festival
|title=Time 'Bound' administration |website=www.gujaratsamachar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gujaratsamachar.com/news/saurashtra/the-price-will-be-held-with-gandhi-150-theme-university-youth-festival
|title=Gandhi 150 @ Rang Mohan'19|website=www.gujaratsamachar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/amp/news/SAU-BVN-OMC-MAT-mk-bhavnagar-university-sports-festival-will-be-held-061125-6009135-NOR.html|title=Sports festival of University|website=www.divyabhaskar.co.in}}</ref>
|title=Gandhi 150 @ Rang Mohan'19|website=www.gujaratsamachar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/amp/news/SAU-BVN-OMC-MAT-mk-bhavnagar-university-sports-festival-will-be-held-061125-6009135-NOR.html|title=Sports festival of University|website=www.divyabhaskar.co.in}}</ref>


[[File:VC-Chavda-during-ceremony.jpg|center|800px|thumb]] 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;resulting in drastic improvement of university’s gradation<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/local/gujarat/bhavnagar/news/mkb-uni-ranked-14th-in-the-state-rating-128630606.html|title=MKBU gets 4-star}}</ref> in GSIRF rankings’21. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gujaratsamachar.com/news/saurashtra/students-with-skills-will-be-trained-in-the-uni-under-the-startup-project|title=New startup links in campus|website=www.gujaratsamachar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gujaratsamachar.com/news/saurashtra/this-year-also-the-university-will-be-organizing-the-yatra-of-the-district-yoga-day|title=International Yoga Day celebration in University premises|website=www.gujaratsamachar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.akilanews.com/Saurashtra_news/Detail/24-05-2019/109899|title= career guidance seminar in MKBU|website=www.akilanews.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/news/SAU-BVN-OMC-MAT-the-first-event-in-the-history-of-the-university-will-be-awarded-to-all-faculty-toppers-060609-6229180-NOR.html|title=Gold medals for all- First time in the history of University|website=www.divyabhaskar.co.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zeenews.india.com/gujarati/gujarat/gnansatr-started-at-bhavnagar-university-82869/amp|title=Knowledge for All:VC|website=www.zeenews.india.com}}</ref>
[[File:VC-Chavda-during-ceremony.jpg|thumb]] Chavda has enriched the university's campus quality with several different academic programs, through best implementation of the visionary recommendations of NAAC and other eminent experts; resulting in drastic improvement of university's gradation<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/local/gujarat/bhavnagar/news/mkb-uni-ranked-14th-in-the-state-rating-128630606.html|title=MKBU gets 4-star}}</ref> in GSIRF rankings’21.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gujaratsamachar.com/news/saurashtra/students-with-skills-will-be-trained-in-the-uni-under-the-startup-project|title=New startup links in campus|website=www.gujaratsamachar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gujaratsamachar.com/news/saurashtra/this-year-also-the-university-will-be-organizing-the-yatra-of-the-district-yoga-day|title=International Yoga Day celebration in University premises|website=www.gujaratsamachar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.akilanews.com/Saurashtra_news/Detail/24-05-2019/109899|title= career guidance seminar in MKBU|website=www.akilanews.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/news/SAU-BVN-OMC-MAT-the-first-event-in-the-history-of-the-university-will-be-awarded-to-all-faculty-toppers-060609-6229180-NOR.html|title=Gold medals for all- First time in the history of University|website=www.divyabhaskar.co.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zeenews.india.com/gujarati/gujarat/gnansatr-started-at-bhavnagar-university-82869/amp|title=Knowledge for All:VC|website=www.zeenews.india.com}}</ref>
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== Research experience ==
== Research experience ==


He has contributed with over 60+ National and International research papers, publications and over 15+ books in Psychology.
He has contributed to over 60 National and International research papers, publications, and over 15 books in Psychology.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ijiet.org/show-50-528-1.html|title=International journal of information and education technology|website=www.ijiet.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ijip.in/amo-team/prof-mahipat-shinh-chavada-phd/|title=Prof.Mahipatsinh chavda,PhD|website=www.ijip.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://seekdl.org/conferences/paper/details/6266.html|title=Well-being of adolescents in context of Culture and Gender: An Empirical Analysis|website=www.seekdl.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sandesh.com/%E0%AA%A8%E0%AA%B5%E0%AB%80-%E0%AA%B6%E0%AA%BF%E0%AA%95%E0%AB%8D%E0%AA%B7%E0%AA%A3-%E0%AA%A8%E0%AB%80%E0%AA%A4%E0%AA%BF%E0%AA%A8%E0%AB%80-%E0%AA%95%E0%AB%8B%E0%AA%A8%E0%AB%8D%E0%AA%AB%E0%AA%B0/|title=Center's new education policy|website=www.sandesh.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://incredibleapps.in/?p=82962|title=Technology I.P. and Innovation for building of New India.|website=www.incredibleapps.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sardargurjari.com/visitorm/mDetailView.aspx?NewsId=88780|title=National conference on mental health|website=www.sardargurjari.com}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ijiet.org/show-50-528-1.html|title=International journal of information and education technology|website=www.ijiet.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ijip.in/amo-team/prof-mahipat-shinh-chavada-phd/|title=Prof.Mahipatsinh chavda,PhD|website=www.ijip.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://seekdl.org/conferences/paper/details/6266.html|title=Well-being of adolescents in context of Culture and Gender: An Empirical Analysis|website=www.seekdl.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sandesh.com/%E0%AA%A8%E0%AA%B5%E0%AB%80-%E0%AA%B6%E0%AA%BF%E0%AA%95%E0%AB%8D%E0%AA%B7%E0%AA%A3-%E0%AA%A8%E0%AB%80%E0%AA%A4%E0%AA%BF%E0%AA%A8%E0%AB%80-%E0%AA%95%E0%AB%8B%E0%AA%A8%E0%AB%8D%E0%AA%AB%E0%AA%B0/|title=Center's new education policy|website=www.sandesh.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://incredibleapps.in/?p=82962|title=Technology I.P. and Innovation for building of New India.|website=www.incredibleapps.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sardargurjari.com/visitorm/mDetailView.aspx?NewsId=88780|title=National conference on mental health|website=www.sardargurjari.com}}</ref>
 
Being an active educationist,he has delivered lectures and had academic interactions in various foreign countries and also supervised scholars for their Ph.D. Degrees including 150+ PG research projects.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://ijip.in/amo-team/prof-mahipat-shinh-chavada-phd/|title=ijip-amo team prof}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 00:59, 27 June 2022


Mahipatsinh Chavda
Chavda-speech-7-VCO.jpg
15th Vice Chancellor of Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University
In office
10 March 2019 – 09 March 2022
ChancellorGovernor of Gujarat
Preceded byShailesh Zala
Personal details
Born (1967-02-10) 10 February 1967 (age 58)
Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India
Spouse(s)
Geeta Chavda
(
m. 1992)
Children2
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 from Gujarat, India.[1][2]

Early life and education[edit]

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

After receiving secondary and higher secondary school education from Vallabhipur, Chavda pursued a bachelor's degree (BA) in 1987 from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. He obtained his master's degree(MA) and MPhil in Psychology from Sardar Patel University, Anand, in 1989 and 1990 respectively. He received his Doctorate degree (PhD) in Psychology in 2003, from Saurashtra University, Rajkot.

Career[edit]

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Chavda is a firm believer of discipline and is best known for his bold and decisive style of working, which gained traction among others.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

He is on leave from his position of Principal and Head of Department of L. D. Arts College[12] and co-ordinator of Indira Gandhi National Open University and Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University.[13] During his tenure, the college received NAAC 'A' grade accreditation[14] and stood among the top ranking arts colleges in India.[15][16]

Along with academic experience of over 32 years,he has also served as dean (Faculty of Arts)[17] and chairman (Board of Studies) at Gujarat University. Chavda has been an active academic senate and executive council[18] member of several universities for over a decade.

He has been serving as panel member of various central & state government organisations, forums and committees including Presidential nominee committee(MHRD),UGC,NAAC,National forensic sciences laboratory & university, Madhya-Pradesh public service commission, Chhattisgarh public service commission, GPSC, Gaun seva pasandagi mandal, IJIP, Indian science congress etc.[citation needed]

Chavda's areas of special expertise in teaching and research include Human Resource Development, Forensic Psychology and Social Psychology.[citation needed]

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

Vice chancellorship[edit]

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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.[19][20][21][22]

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Chavda has enriched the university's campus quality with several different academic programs, through best implementation of the visionary recommendations of NAAC and other eminent experts; resulting in drastic improvement of university's gradation[23] in GSIRF rankings’21.[24][25][26][27][28]

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Research experience[edit]

He has contributed to over 60 National and International research papers, publications, and over 15 books in Psychology.[29][30][31][32][33][34]

Being an active educationist,he has delivered lectures and had academic interactions in various foreign countries and also supervised scholars for their Ph.D. Degrees including 150+ PG research projects.[35]

References[edit]

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

External links[edit]

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