Dhananjaya Rangappa

Accomplished educational leader with 26 years of professional experience, including 15 years 2 months as Principal. Expertise in Botany, Business Management Education, and Educational Administration. Strong background in curriculum development, institutional accreditation (NAAC), and academic excellence. Holds multiple advanced degrees including Ph.D. in Botany, MBA, and M.Sc. in Psychology.

Principal at Vidya Soudha Academy of Management Sciences (2022-12 – Present)

Leading academic institution focusing on management sciences education and administration.

Principal and Professor at RPA First Grade College (2011-07 – 2022-09)

Served as Principal from July 2011 to September 2022 and as Professor from September 2011 to September 2022. Successfully achieved NAAC accreditation for the institution.

• RPA First Grade College included under NAAC Accredited Institution (March 2013)
• NAAC peer team visited for 2nd Cycle, achieved B+ with CGPA of 2.74
• Organized 10 Golden Jubilee Lecture Series by inviting Eminent personalities in Education
• Organized Voluntary Blood Donation Camps
• Coordinated National seminars and conferences

Principal and Associate Professor at GVS College of Management Studies and Science (2011-01 – 2011-06)

Lecturer & Head, Department of Botany at City College (2003-08 – 2009-07)

Guest Lecturer, Dravya Guna Department at Sri Kalabyraveshwara Hospital and Research Center (1999-06 – 2002-06)

Lecturer and Head, Department of Botany at Anupama College of Management Studies and Science (1999-06 – 2002-06)

Lecturer, Department of Biology at NMKRV College for women (1998-08 – 1999-05)

Doctor of Philosophy in Botany – Bangalore University

M.B.A. in Business Administration – Bharathiar University

M.Sc. in Botany – Bangalore University

B.Ed. in Education – Bangalore University

M.A. in Kannada – Bangalore University

M.Sc. in Psychology – KSOU