C. Nagabhushana
Bengaluru
Summary
Eminent scholar in Kannada literature, epigraphy, and manuscriptology with over 33 years of experience in higher education. Author of 31 books and 162 publications, with a legacy of mentoring 26 Ph.D. scholars. Proven leadership in academic administration as Dean, and key contributor to national policy through the National Education Policy framework. Expertise in managing multi-campus operations and fostering collaboration between universities and statutory bodies.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Prasaranga (Publication and Printing Division)
Bangalore University
Bengaluru
10.2024 - Current
Director, College Development Council
Bangalore University
Bengaluru
09.2023 - Current
Senior Professor
Bangalore University
Bengaluru
03.2019 - Current
Professor, Centre for Kannada Studies
Gulbarga University
Bengaluru
04.2009 - Current
Dean, Faculty of Arts
Bangalore University
Bengaluru
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Chaired the academic board, facilitating discussions and decisions on curriculum development and academic standards.
- Chaired faculty boards and managed budget allocations to enhance academic delivery and programme effectiveness.
- Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilisation, cutting waste and strengthening revenue streams.
- Managed administration and academics across departments in Faculty of Arts, maintaining alignment with institutional goals.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
Co-ordinator, Department of Visual Arts
Bangalore University
Bengaluru
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Exercised administrative and academic oversight across departments in Faculty of Arts to ensure alignment with educational standards.
- Chaired faculty boards and managed budgetary allocations to enhance academic delivery and resource allocation.
- Facilitated communication between departments, streamlining workflow and enhancing team collaboration.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Responded to service and information requests received via mail, email, phone, and in-person.
Director, Centre for Kannada Studies
Bangalore University
Bengaluru
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Spearheaded academic research initiatives and expanded departmental infrastructure to support state-wide language and cultural research, enhancing collaborative opportunities and resource accessibility.
- Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Led team by example to align objectives with overall organisational strategy.
- Managed client relationships to boost retention and maximise revenue.
Director, Bangalore University Postgraduate Centre, Kolar
Bangalore University
Kolar
04.2009 - 07.2017
- Directed administrative and financial operations of regional postgraduate centre, ensuring compliance and fiscal responsibility.
- Managed student welfare and supervised semester examinations as Chief Senior Supervisor, while coordinating campus expansions to enhance facilities.
- Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Led team by example to align objectives with overall organisational strategy.
- Managed client relationships to boost retention and maximise revenue.
Special Officer, Gulbarga University Postgraduate Centre, Raichur
Gulbarga University
Raichur
09.2007 - 10.2008
- Executed institutional policy, streamlined campus operations, and managed university-public relations to support growth of the centre.
- Managed team of junior officers, providing leadership and guidance for operational efficiency.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior management, outlining operational performance and strategic recommendations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service, providing timely assistance and support to individuals in distress.
Associate Professor, CAS, Department of Kannada Studies
Gulbarga University
Gulbarga
01.2002 - 10.2008
Senior Lecturer (CAS), Dept. of Kannada Studies
Gulbarga University
Gulbarga
01.1997 - 01.2002
Lecturer, Dept. of Kannada Studies
Gulbarga University
Gulbarga
01.1993 - 01.1997
Education
Ph.D. - Dept of Kannada
Bangalore University
01-1994
M.Phil. - Dept of Kannada
Bangalore University
01-1990
M.A. - Kannada, Epigraphy Theory and Texts, Political and Cultural History of Karnataka, Prosody, Textual Editing, Manuscriptology, Old Kannada Literature
Bangalore University
01-1988
B.A. - Optional Kannada, Sociology, Political Science
Bangalore University
01-1986
Skills
- Publication Management
- Curriculum Design
- Syllabus Modernization
- Coursework restructuring
- Research Management
- Grant Execution
- Institutional Governance
- Policy Development
- Statutory Compliance
- University Administration
- Multi-Campus Management
- Regulation development
- Criteria development
- Curriculum Leadership
- Policy Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Faculty Selection
- Text Creation and Editing
Custom
- Minor Research Project, Survey and Index of Inscriptions in Chitapur and Surpur Taluks, Gulbarga University
- Project Associate, Worked on a three-year project to compile a dictionary of Veerashaiva terminology, focusing on Chamrasa's Prabhulinga Leela for the Basava Samiti, Bengaluru.
- Project Member (ICHR), Contributed to the 'Concordance of Ancient Kannada Poetry' project, working on 8 ancient texts including Kavirajamarga, Sahasabhimavijaya, and PampaRamayana., 1998-2000
- Major Research Project, 'Cultural, Historical, Literary, and Linguistic Study of Kannada Manuscript Colophons', Bangalore University, 2022-2024
Personal Information
- Age: 61
- Father's Name: Late Sri Chandrashekharaiah
- Mother's Name: Late Smt Mangalagowramma
Timeline
Director, Prasaranga (Publication and Printing Division)
Bangalore University
10.2024 - Current
Director, College Development Council
Bangalore University
09.2023 - Current
Dean, Faculty of Arts
Bangalore University
07.2022 - 06.2024
Co-ordinator, Department of Visual Arts
Bangalore University
07.2022 - 06.2024
Director, Centre for Kannada Studies
Bangalore University
02.2020 - 03.2022
Senior Professor
Bangalore University
03.2019 - Current
Professor, Centre for Kannada Studies
Gulbarga University
04.2009 - Current
Director, Bangalore University Postgraduate Centre, Kolar
Bangalore University
04.2009 - 07.2017
Special Officer, Gulbarga University Postgraduate Centre, Raichur
Gulbarga University
09.2007 - 10.2008
Associate Professor, CAS, Department of Kannada Studies
Gulbarga University
01.2002 - 10.2008
Senior Lecturer (CAS), Dept. of Kannada Studies
Gulbarga University
01.1997 - 01.2002
Lecturer, Dept. of Kannada Studies
Gulbarga University
01.1993 - 01.1997
Ph.D. - Dept of Kannada
Bangalore University
M.Phil. - Dept of Kannada
Bangalore University
M.A. - Kannada, Epigraphy Theory and Texts, Political and Cultural History of Karnataka, Prosody, Textual Editing, Manuscriptology, Old Kannada Literature
Bangalore University
B.A. - Optional Kannada, Sociology, Political Science
Bangalore University