The MUWCI Highlanders pictured here after completing the AMK (Alang Madan Kulang) climb - one of the toughest treks in the Sahyadris.
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CONTENTS MESSAGES • From the Chair … pg � • From the Head of College … pg � YEAR AT A GLANCE … pg �� UPDATES ON VISION ���� • Pillar 1 - Diversity Through Access … pg �� • Pillar 2 - Educational Excellence … pg �� • Akshara … pg �� • Pillar 3 - A Sustainable Campus … pg �� FINANCES & FUNDRAISING • Financial Narrative and Fundraising Snapshot … pg �� • Income and Expenditure … pg �� DONORS & BOARD MEMBERS … pg �� OUR TEAM … pg ��
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The historians of the future will have much to uncover and gaze upon from the year 2020, and it is my hope that they will also record the courage, commitment, and ingenuity of the diverse people finding their paths forward in this year. Among those to be celebrated are frontline and essential services workers, activists, community organizers, teachers and students. The community at MUWCI - staff, students and teachers - pulled together admirably to successfully complete the academic year. In March, Soraya’s judicious and early decision to send students home, when the pandemic was not yet widespread, enabled our students to return to their homes before lockdowns began closing borders and cancelling flights. The handful of students who could not reach home spent the summer on campus, being looked after by educators who went above and beyond their duties. Good governance and stewardship are fundamental to our mission, and our Board leverages decades of expertise in a range of backgrounds including industry, the arts, education, sustainability and policy. I would like to thank members of the UWC Mahindra College Board and the Executive Committee for supporting the college through these unprecedented and challenging times. I would also like to express my gratitude to the 160 National Committees who select our students and help create an extraordinarily diverse class each year. At the center of the UWC vision is the principle of deliberate diversity. Many of our students are able to afford this education only because of the scholarships they receive. I would like to thank the donors who make it possible for the college to provide scholarships to 74% of our students. It is my hope that the college can one day offer financial assistance to every deserving young student who needs it. The MUWCI experience prepares students to be politically and socially conscious changemakers, and this need is as urgent today as it has ever been. Stay Well, Stay Safe. Keshub Mahindra Chairman
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FROM THE CHAIR
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“I am deeply grateful to our inspiringly dedicated team of educators for overcoming the challenges of the year, and commend our students for their resilience and grace.”
To our dear alumni, parents, and friends of the college, I am delighted to share with you this report of the year gone by. It is customary in an address such as this to recount the highlights of the year sequentially, beginning at the beginning. And yet that approach feels like it would fail to capture how we have collectively experienced time in 2019-20. Much is being written about the lasting impacts of the pandemic, on economies, communities, and education, on our very ways of being and knowing. It is my intention that this report will spotlight the story of how MUWCI encountered and is overcoming the pandemic, through the actions of an intentional community and with our students’ wellbeing and learning as our primary focus. Fittingly, the theme for this year was Community, and it all began at the United Nations Civil Society Conference where a MUWCI team of students and administrators contributed to discussions on women’s empowerment, building inclusive communities, and rural-urban migration. We were invited to this conference because of the inspiring story of Komal Bharam, a young woman from Asade village, a few kilometers from our campus, who having started as a participant in a Triveni project has become a key employee of the college in the areas of community engagement, sports for development, and outdoor education. Komal was invited to speak at the event and yet was denied the right to travel, an experience that too many within and outside the UWC movement encounter, and that reminds all of us of the work we must continue to do to challenge structures and systems of exclusion and barriers to opportunity.
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FROM THE HEAD OF COLLEGE
Snapshots from an emotional final College Meeting held on campus before students departed in March. The College Meeting team continued to facilitate this space online until the end of the academic year. p. 8
(continued)
In keeping with the theme of the year, we welcomed a new Head of Community Partnerships and Outreach, building on the results of an impact assessment and organizational audit of Akshara, our local impact initiative. The Triveni program works very closely with Akshara to enable meaningful service learning and community engagement experiences for MUWCI students. Through our wider academic and experiential programs this orientation extends to regional and global affairs, which manifested powerfully this year with the movements and activism around CAA-NRC in India and Black Lives Matter around the world. In typical MUWCI style, discussions and activities were planned and delivered by our students around these important issues. Student responsibility, autonomy, and trust are the foundation of the programmes at MUWCI, and were even more present this year both before and after the lockdown demanded our transition to remote learning. I have been particularly impressed with the initiative of our second years in College Assembly, Theatre Season, Enduro, the experiential travel and project weeks, and the Triveni Program. In the pages that follow, you will find insights into how the college delivers our unique educational experience in alignment with the values and guiding principles of the UWC movement, including updates on the College’s Vision 2022, our commitment to diversity, sustainability, and educational excellence. I am deeply grateful to our dedicated team of educators for overcoming the challenges of the year, and commend our students for their resilience and grace. And of course, none of this would be possible without the generosity of our alumni, parents, and other friends of the college, to whom we continue to be grateful as the pandemic reduces the quantum of funds available for scholarships. As we look forward to the next academic year, we are conscious that we will need the support of our well-wishers and the strength of our whole community to achieve our objectives for the next year. Sincerely, Soraya Sayed Hassen
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FROM THE HEAD OF COLLEGE
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�IVERSITY THROUGH ACCESS
Students are selected for their willingness to contribute to a deliberately diverse community of motivated learners. They are chosen on the basis of individual merit and potential, irrespective of their parents’ ability to pay.
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VISION ���� • PILLAR �
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DIANA ALHALABI SYRIA, CLASS OF '��
�IVERSITY THROUGH ACCESS The key goals outlined for Vision 2022 under pillar 1 are as follows. • 35% of students from under-represented regions (Latin America, MENA, Africa) • 30% of students on full scholarship • Representation from 159+ National Committees on a rotating basis
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This was a significant year for the Admissions department for a couple of reasons. It marked the first year of the Global Selections Programme (GSP) as well as the implementation of a new scholarship assessment tool rolled out by the International Office (IO). The GSP (overseen by the IO) aims to enable access to a high fee-paying market for international schools that most volunteer-run National Committees cannot always achieve. The programme was able to secure 3 of 10 spots requested by the College, in line with the usual number of direct entry applicants to MUWCI. The new scholarship assessment tool led to a more thorough process of means testing for international applicants, enabling the College to offer 31 spots for partial scholarships in collaboration with NCs (up from 19 for the 2018 entry cohort).
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VISION ���� • PILLAR �
Countries represented for the first time
Countries represented after a gap of 10+ years
Countries with consistent cyclical representation
“Peace is something that people from developed countries might take for granted. But growing up as I did, I have a deep appreciation for it and recognize it for the hard won right that it is. Being immersed in the diverse community at MUWCI for a year has been therapeutic and nourishing. It has strengthened my resolve for working towards bringing about more unity in the world.� ARSALAN PADDER (KASHMIR, CLASS OF '21) p. 18
RECIPIENT OF THE AKHIL CHADHA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2019
�IVERSITY THROUGH ACCESS (continued)
The 2019 cohort also saw multiple NCs represented for the first time - Tajikistan, Madagascar, Malawi, Somaliland, Trinidad & Tobago while Nicaragua, Bulgaria, Panama, Ghana, Ukraine, Namibia, Montenegro were present after a gap of 10+ years. Our donors were of course instrumental in achieving this diversity. Fundraising collaborations with UWC Bermuda and UWC Netherlands brought in two full scholarships. Smaller collaborations with UWC Madagascar and UWC Brazil covered flights and extra costs for full scholarship students. A total of $25,000 was raised from parents towards a Kurdish student’s full scholarship under the Parent Scholarship Fund. The Class of 2006 renewed their commitment to the Akhil Chadha Memorial Scholarship which went to Arslaan, a student from Kashmir. Arsalan grew up in Anantnag in Kashmir and was selected to attend the prestigious Sahyadri School in Pune on a full scholarship, where he thrived and explored many of his interests like music and sports. However, he cites the summers he spent volunteering with schools back home in Kashmir as the most formative times in his life. Arsalan was among the top-ranked students during the selection process and continues to shine brightly at MUWCI in his classes as well as Trivenis. MUWCI's commitment to deliberate diversity and offering robust financial aid to students joining in 2020 remains undeterred despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
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EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Learning is centered around self-designed, interdisciplinary projects under the guidance of faculty and experts, and encourages a sustained commitment toward social responsibility. Through a wide array of skills-based projects, students grapple with real world problems in local contexts, and develop competence and strength to remain agents of change throughout their lives.
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Aparna, Ainhoa and Anmol - Affestionately referred to as AAA - the Heads of Student Life, Academics and Triveni formed the backbone of MUWCI's Educational Programme in 2019-20
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EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE ��·�
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MUWCI’s IB average was raised by a full point despite a turbulent end to the academic year. Going above and beyond IB requirements, First Year students completed their collaborative Group 4 assessments in the last week of February while Group 6 students, be it visual arts or film, completed their year-end projects despite not having access to College labs and equipment amongst other logistical challenges. This year also had the most number of students undertaking the Project-based Certificate yet - with fifteen projects ranging across diverse areas like philosophical inputs in public education curriculum, rights of manual scavengers and upskilling of rural female collectives. The Class of ‘20 was the first to have experienced a complete two-year cycle of the MUWCI Core. MUWCI Core which comprises four major components - host studies, ecological and outdoor education, active citizenship, and emotional and social education, remains a key part of the MUWCI Experience. In 2019-20, we had the pleasure to host an eclectic gallery of speakers like Bezwada Wilson, Annie Zaidi, Jo Berry, Tenzin Tsundue and many others for Core sessions. A new module unpacking religion was added to the Core by two faculty members and led to many thought provoking discussions.
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After learning basic camping and wilderness skills in the hike during orientation week, our firsties undertook their first overnight hike in the Andharbans. A dense evergreen forest dotted with misty vistas and cascading waterfalls at every turn.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE (continued)
In a year marred by large scale political conflicts all over the world, the active citizenship sessions were not only endlessly relevant but also essential to allow students to examine and reflect on conflicts arising within a diverse campus community itself. In early February, our students participated in the Enduro Cycling Competition and won in almost all the team events. However, what was even more impressive is the behind the scenes work that these students have done for the future of outdoor and cycling programs on campus. Not only did these students raise almost $3000 and help purchase a dozen additional bikes, they have also come up with a first draft of a training and exploration plan. Apart from this, the total winning amount from Enduro was also donated by our students for the future repair and maintenance of the bikes. In a continued commitment to strengthen mental health support on campus, processes and protocols were formalized further and the mental health policy was finalized. All advisor meetings throughout the year were carried out with clear session outlines that were created by the Head of Student Life in consultation with the SEL CORE team. Multiple experts from Pune were invited to campus to run focused group sessions with students on topics like grief, anxiety and body image. In collaboration with MedSoc (MUWCI’s Young Aurora winning medical service Triveni), the College Counselor carried out a survey to understand mental health needs of students on campus and made recommendations for the next academic year. The 2019-20 academic year challenged our community in significant and unexpected ways. In March 2020, we had to move our educational program online - a feat that would’ve been impossible without the smooth collaboration between faculty, staff and students. Despite the learning moving online, we were determined to preserve every aspect of community life that makes MUWCI special. The Triveni office hosted the very first online Earth Week. This week was filled with cookouts on Instagram, meme competitions, biodiversity and citizen science awareness, an alumni panel on ecological crises and sustainability challenges.
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VISION ���� • PILLAR �
The Akshara team 2019-20 (top left), The Exploration Center in Rawade (top right), Pictures from the Ankuran Mathematics event on campus. p. 26
A NEW BEGINNING
After undertaking a rigorous impact assessment and organizational audit in 2018-19, the Akshara team was able to strategize for the upcoming year. With the goal of developing a more impactful and sustainable community engagement program, The Akshara team followed a three-pronged approach - building the team’s capacity, leveraging Government stakeholder investment in Panchayats and increased collaboration with MUWCI students and faculty. The first highlight of the year came in the form of the Exploration Center set up in Rawade village. This lively and colourful learning center houses a wealth of effective, low cost and locally sourced teaching and learning materials. It is not only an invaluable resource for the 200 students and 40 teachers from nearby schools, but has also functioned as the venue for various MUWCI Trivenis to hold workshops and interactions with the local community. Painted by MUWCI students and the Akshara team as part of UWC Day and inaugurated by the Head of College in December, this Center is a true homegrown delight! In March, the Akshara team hosted a Math fair on campus with the aim of providing a platform to government primary school students and teachers to showcase their skills and progress. On an advancement front, the Akshara team is undergoing continuous professional development while working under the guidance of the Head of Akshara and a Program Manager appointed in January ‘20. They’re currently focused on understanding various teacher coaching models, whole school development domains and school leadership models. The long-term goal of the team is to carry out detailed school profiling and plan a whole school development project. Akshara also instituted an advisory board consisting of senior advisors from the Mahindra group and other philanthropic organizations. The Board has been instrumental in providing direction to Akshara’s work and supporting its networking and fundraising practices.
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� SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS Our campus is carbon-neutral and self-sufficient in its water and energy needs, using sustainable technology planned and managed with the help of experts in the field. These technologies inspire student projects and provide cost-effective models adapted to the needs of the local community.
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� SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS The key goals outlined for Vision 2022 under pillar 3 are as follows. • 25% reduction in the use of conventional energy • 50% reduction in river water abstraction • 100% waste segregation at source, recycling, and only sanitary waste is incinerated
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This year, MUWCI was certified a Green Campus as per the IGBC-Confederation of Indian Industry rating standards at the "Platinum" level in May 2020! This outcome is the result of tireless efforts by Ashwin Paranjpe, the College’s Sustainability Consultant and the Campus Services and Infrastructure Team. With this, MUWCI joins a rarefied list of campuses considered global leaders in sustainable best practices. There are a few key undertakings responsible for this rating. In 2019, eight energy efficient air conditioners were installed in the Academic Quadrangle and 106 ‘Gorilla’ fans (which consume 50% less energy) were installed in the wadas. In February 2020, energy efficient heating pumps were installed in Wada 4. An 18 kWp rooftop Solar PV System was also installed atop the Social Center, drastically increasing the College’s annual electricity saving. Rainwater harvesting tanks were constructed around the football field and are being used to irrigate the field (reducing the quantity of water drawn from Mula river by approximately 1000 liters per day). The existing underground natural spring beneath the football field was also harnessed by constructing an underground tank and water channels.
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FINANCIAL NARRATIVE The college is grateful to our donors for their generous support in helping us build a sustainable institution on a firm financial footing. The college continues to honour its commitment to the UWC mission, delivering high-quality education to a diverse student body through generous financial support. The cost to educate a student was Rs. 1.49 million, up 9% over the previous year, while fee income per student was unchanged at Rs. 1.05 million. Donations amounted to Rs.65 million, up 76%, and endowment fund interest Rs.60 million, up 18%, helping the college to bridge the gap. Our Endowment Fund continues to grow with the support of crucial college patrons. As of 31st March 2020, the Endowment and Corpus Funds stood at a combined Rs. 735 million, up 5% over the previous year. We want to extend our gratitude to UWC patron Shelby Davis for supporting the college with matched funding of Rs. 20 million via the Davis UWC Impact Challenge. The college invests in passionate and skilful educators to enhance the quality of education. Remuneration was unchanged; however, there was an increase in overall expenditure due to renovations of accommodation. Remuneration constitutes 38% of our total cost, from 41% in the previous year, which is similar to other UWCs. Expenditure on food costs is Rs.64 million, constituting 18% of expenses, roughly the same as the last year. We continue to refurbish student’s residential facilities, with an investment amounting to Rs.35 million, up from Rs. 19 million in the previous year.
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We are deeply thankful for the support of our alumni, up 70% year on year, with notable gifts from Mr. Neeraj Nevatia (India, Class of 2000) and Beatrice Wong (Hong Kong, Class of 2006). Now more than ever, we look to our alumni, parents, employees and friends
In the present economic climate, interest income will also decline as a result of the drop in interest rates. We have postponed the project of hostel renovation which was scheduled in Jul’20, and have also deferred some other discretionary expenses. Furthermore, the faculty and staff have agreed to forgo an increase in salaries due to inflation & promotions. We have also not retrenched a single employee of the campus due to the closure or reduced operation of facilities. Despite our cost control measures, the college is expected to incur a deficit in 2020-21, and we look to our donors during this time for support. Raghunath Sowani, Chief Financial Officer
FUNDRAISING SNAPSHOT In 2019-20, the college completed the Davis Impact challenge despite challenging economic circumstances in India and abroad. The targets were US$132,000 and 425 donors, and with the generous support of alumni, parents, and other friends of the college we raised $288,000 from 483 donors. This was not an assured outcome by any means and we are grateful and encouraged by this. It was a particularly good year for alumni fundraising, with a record amount of $44,000 in non-reunion related giving.
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of the college for continued support as we collectively recover from the impact of Covid19. Due to the pandemic, admissions of our overseas students has declined significantly while the financial need of families has increased. Consequently, the Fee income is expected to decrease by 15% over 19-20 to Rs.216 million.
INCOME ďż˝ EXPENDITURE FYE 2018-19
FYE 2019-20
Contributions from Parents Contributions from National Committees Donations M & M Scholarship Endowment Other Income
194,595,768 58,126,009 37,258,235 51,319,099 4,812,567
193,576,225 57,589,586 64,937,887 59,793,683 7,669,935
Total Income
346,111,678
383,567,316
FYE 2018-19
FYE 2019-20
General Administation UWC Fees (IO,NC Fund,INC) Educational Programming Residential Sevices Maintenance & Renovation Student Well-Being & Pastoral Care Advancement Campus Facilities Depreciation
41,665,392 20,913,445 106,799,061 63,061,145 29,511,601 29,787,487 4,211,357 14,095,341 15,549,413
44,452,102 15,514,170 106,172,927 63,793,395 52,561,388 29,471,861 6,413,580 20,574,064 16,176,371
Total Expenditure
325,594,242
355,129,858
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Donations
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M&M Scholarship Endowment
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General Administration
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UWC Fees (IO, NC Fund, INC)
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Residential Services
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Aandita Mukherji Aaron Stallard Aasim Sani Abhishek Kapoor Adishree Datta Alessandro Fiascaris Ali Fulhu Thuthu Foundation Amelia Cook Andreas Bachmann Anjana Ayiliath Ankit Agarwal Anna Kurien Arpit Puri Aruna Sangavaram Astri Lang Avaneesh Narla Avani Sharma Beatrice Wong Bharti Goel Brian Wynter Carolina G Viegas Chakradhar Sanagavaram Charlotte Blessing Cheryl Carters-Rolfe Chinmay Rayarikar Chloe Gregg Dagmar Dousma Dhiraj Soni Ezio Micelli Fern Needham Gabriel Sorondo Garth Clark Gersom Ferrufino Giacomo Pimpini Glenn Conrad Gurveen Chadha Gurvinder Singh Sachdev Hallvard Vigrestad Hannah Denniston Heather Gross Hector Andrade Inderjit Sehrawat Indira Behara Isis Gaspar Calado Jaki Sihanya James Godfrey Jamila Ghazi Jayanta Sarma
John Beauparlant John Schroeder Josephine Henze Julian Lotz Jusoor Syria Kallol Banerjee Kate Rowan Katharine Byers Katja Vuori Kermin Colaco Khatidja Jiwani Kishore Chandrasekhar Kshitij Sheth Lamia Lahlou Laura Riefel Liberte Gregorio-Bezanilla Lilann Sondresen Loke Jin Wong Manish Thapar Maria Jose Semedo Maria Simojoki Martha Silva Matthew Spell Melisa Chan Mia Eskelund Michael Peter Oliver Mikayla Vieira Ribeiro Monica Iwasaki Monika Agarwal Moupiya Chatterje Namratha Rao Neeraj Nevatia Neha Khandwani Nikolai Vorkinn Niyati Pingali Noelle Gamber Nora Bartos Orsolya Jeney Paola Gonzalez Leal Patricia Casanov Patrick Martin Phaswana Cleopus Moloto Phoebe Mason Pia Leurs Prottoy Akbar Raghav Malik Ramaswamy Sudarshan Reid Pierce
Reuben McCreanor Ritika Philip Rose Namara Roxane Picard Sam Simataa Sameer Goel Sarah Walube Sarita Wadhawan Severin Kehrer Sherab Lhamo Dorji Shiva Shakhesi Sofie Jensen Brogger Soline Bich Sophia Kannowsky Soraya Sayed Hassen Souad Marrakchi Srinivasalu Selvapandian Srishti Nayak Sushmit Biswas Syed Miran Shah Tasha Sutcliffe Tejinderpal Miglani Tekla Marie Emborg Thupstan Chotak Urmila Chadayammuri UWCSEA Staff Scholarship Fund VĂŠronique Havrehed Vijay Ramchandra Ratnaparkhe Vishy Venugopalan Vitor Carvalho Weronika Yuan Yaara Barak Yasmine Bekkari Zia Pochkhanawala 21 Anonymous Donors
Mr. Keshub Mahindra Chairman Emeritus, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Mr. Anand Mahindra Executive Chairman, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Mr. Bharat Doshi Former Executive Director & Group CFO, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Prof. Vijay Narhar Gupchup Former Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Mumbai Mr. Uday Kotak Managing Director & CEO, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited Mr. Ulhas Yargop Former Group President (IT Sector), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Mr. Dara Khambata Professor Emeritus, The American University Mr. Rakesh Mohan President and Distinguished Fellow Centre for Social and Economic Progress (formerly Brookings India) New Delhi Mr. Vineet Nayyar Former Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Tech Mahindra Ltd. Mr. Gaurav Chopra Singer, Musician and Sound Designer, Alumnus of UWC- USA Ms. Anuradha Mahindra Ms. Maria Ines Kavamura Researcher and Dermatologist, Director, UWC International Alumna of UWC Waterford Kamhlaba
Mr. Ruzbeh Irani President of Group HR & Communications, Member of the Group Executive Board Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Mr. Zhooben Bhiwandiwala President – Mahindra Partners and Group Legal Member of Mahindra Group Executive Board
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OUR TEAM - FACULTY
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Ainhoa Orensanz Andrew Teron Amita Luthra Alejandro Baez Rubio Alexandra Mackenzie-Johns* Curran Russell Amit Rastogi Anmol Tikoo* Aparna Ramchandran Babul Das* Anupama Yarnal Beatrice Bwali Beulah Henry* Chaya Seewoonarain Charlotte Blessing Chiara Khayamian David Lee Dinesh Kumar Bhadwal Elene Garay* Rini Kaushal Eli Calhoun* Katherine Lee Manish Thapar Maria Vargas Aguilar* Katherine Dyche Marta Rey Gonzalez Matthew Spall Monika Agarwal Paola Gonzalez Leal Reid Pierce Sagar Raturi* Nkwasibwe Benson Besigye Sandhya Kadam Sarita Wadhawan Shiva Shakhesi Siddesh Mukundan* Sanidhya Sharma Soraya Sayed Hassen Tanushka Bali Ujwala Samarth Zeenat Ansari
Head of Academics / IB Coordinator/ Spanish Chemistry Mathematics / HoG 5 Physics Theatre / HoG 6 (AY 2019-20) Theatre (AY 2020-21) Computer Science and Mathematics Head of Experiential Learning / Film (AY 2019-20) Head of Student Life / Psychology Biology/ HoG 4 (AY 2019-20) Biology (AY 2020-21) English B / WP 5 French / WP 4 (AY 2019-20) English Deputy Head of College Mathematics Philosophy / ToK Coordinator Film Studies (Part Time) Mindfulness & Well-being Counsellor (AY 2019-20) Mindfulness & Well-being Counsellor (AY 2020-21) Environmental Systems and Societies English L&L / WP 3 Economics / Creativity & Activity Coordinator Visual Art (AY 2019-20) Visual Art / HoG 6 (AY 2020-21) Spanish (AY 2020-21) English / HoG 1/ WP 1 Global Politics Spanish / HoG 2 History / ToK / WP 2 Biology / ToK (AY 2019-20) Biology / Environmental Systems and Societies (AY 2020-21) Economics / HoG 3 Librarian / Archivist / Conversational Hindi Learning Support Coordinator Mathematics (AY 2019-20) Mathematics (AY 2020-21) Head of College University Guidance Counsellor English L&L / Self-taught Hindi
Anant Bendigeri Patil Armeet Kaur Arora Amaninder Kaur* Arvin Singh Dang* Angadsingh Patheja Ashwin Paranjpe Ashok Thombre Avdhesh Singh Bakul Bokil Dr. Evelina Mujumdar* Dr. Bhaskar Patil Freeda Reuben Gauri Bhure Jayashree Joshi Ninad Adawadkar Nirpa Sagar Singh Prashant Kamble Rajkishore Prasad Rajkumar Jadhav Raveena Nepali Raghunath Sowani Sanjay Phatak Shalini Gothorp* Arlene Coelho Sheeja Raju Shibsankar Debnath Sumit Choksi Tushar Pitre Usha Sundaram Vinayak Sakat* Sameer Noronha Vinayak Thombre Yogesh Phansalkar
Manager, Science Lab Guidance Coordinator Nurse (AY 2019-20) Head of Advancement (AY 2019-20) Head of Advancement (AY 2020-21) Biodiversity & Sustainability Consultant (AY 2019-20) Faculty for ESS & Biodiversity/Sustainability (AY 2020-21) Academic Assistant Assistant Head of Admin (Estate) Accounts Officer College Doctor (AY 2019-20) College Doctor (AY 2020-21) Nurse Head of INC Registrar Communications Manager Administrative officer IT Manager Academic Assistant Office Attendant Triveni and Akshara Officer Chief Financial Officer Sr. Accounts Manager Assistant to Head of College (AY 2019-20) Executive Assistant to Head of College (2020-21) Nurse Library Officer IT Officer Head of Campus Infrastructure and Services Executive Officer, Admissions and Advancement Office Assistant Manager, HR (AY 2019-20) HR Manager (AY 2020-21) Academic Assistant Accounts Manager
*Denotes employees who were with MUWCI until the end of the academic year. The current office holder is listed in the line below.
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OUR TEAM - STAFF
AKSHARA Anand Sharma Anudnya Jori Kavita Mengade Lahu Jori Manasi Nafde Nemaji More Seema Nikalje Swapnil Jori
Akshara Program Manager Akshara Associate Akshara Associate Administrative Officer and Accountant Head of Community Partnerships and Outreach Akshara Associate Akshara Associate Akshara Associate
PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS Cover photo by Johan Reeh Other photos by Grit Schwerdtfeger, Gerard Binaj, Gerald Akroli, Miguel Aliaga Achaval, Manasi Nafde, Ninad Adawadkar, Salman Hussein and Duc Dam.
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