Sunitha Kale

Academic leader with 15+ years of experience in higher education administration, student affairs, and campus operations. Proven expertise in UGC, AICTE, NAAC, and NEP compliance, faculty development, quality assurance, and academic governance.

Principal - CMR Pre-University College, Bangalore - Bangalore

(2026-02)

• Spearhead academic governance, institutional administration, and student affairs management.
• Oversee curriculum implementation, academic planning, examinations, and faculty performance management.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement with parents, regulatory bodies, and institutional partners.

Registrar - Pearl Academy, Bangalore - Bangalore

(2021-01 - 2026-01)

• Led admissions, student affairs, campus operations, and enrollment management for a multidisciplinary higher education institution.
• Managed university affiliations, regulatory compliance, and documentation aligned with UGC, AICTE, NAAC, and NEP frameworks.
• Directed a 60+ member cross-functional team across admissions and operational functions.
• Collaborated with Karnataka Higher Education authorities and university stakeholders on statutory and governance requirements.
• Streamlined student lifecycle management using SAP ERP, Celcat, and CRM platforms, improving operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Institutionalized POSH, anti-ragging, grievance redressal, and student induction frameworks while supporting accreditation and quality assurance initiatives.
• Successfully administered university examinations, faculty development programs, and student engagement initiatives for 800+ students.

Head of Department - Shree Jagadguru Renukacharya College for Women, Bangalore - Bangalore

(2020 - 2021)

Assistant Professor (Department of English) - JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore - Bangalore

(2018 - 2020)

English Lecturer - Vedantha PU College, Bangalore - Bangalore

(2015 - 2018)

Vice Principal - Narayana E-Techno Olympiad, Bangalore - Bangalore

(2011 - 2014)

M.Phil - Psychology - CCS University (2008)

M.A - English - Madras University (2005)

B.A - HEP - Bangalore University (1999)