Deepak Parkash Chugani
Director, Office Of Student Support
Summary
Experienced education leader with over two decades of progressive responsibility across secondary and tertiary education, specializing in student development, pastoral care, discipline, and institutional leadership. Proven track record in designing and overseeing holistic support frameworks encompassing socio-emotional wellbeing, special educational needs, financial assistance, and career services. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams, shaping policy, managing complex operations, and partnering stakeholders to enhance student success and institutional outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Office of Student Support
Republic Polytechnic (RP)
04.2024 - Current
Director, overseeing RP’s:
- Pastoral Care Framework
- CARE Team, which encapsulates both socio-emotional and special educational needs support
- Financial assistance schemes, awarded to students means-tested through the Household Means Eligibility System (HOMES)
- Career Services, including student internships
- Donation and stewardship efforts
Deputy Chairman, RP Education Fund Committee
Deputy Chairman, RP Student Discipline Committee
Office of Student Support
Republic Polytechnic (RP)
01.2021 - 01.2024
Deputy Director, overseeing RP’s:
- Pastoral Care Framework
- CARE Team, which encapsulates both socio-emotional and special educational needs support
- Financial assistance schemes, awarded to students means-tested through the Household Means Eligibility System (HOMES)
Deputy Chairman, RP Student Discipline Committee
Chairman, RP Open House 2023
School of Technology for the Arts
Republic Polytechnic (RP)
01.2020 - 01.2021
Assistant Director (Administration), overseeing:
- Administrative matters including HR Matters, Risk Management (including all Covid-19 Guidelines), Asset Management and Laboratories Management and Maintenance
- Student Development and Pastoral Care efforts
Office of Student & Graduate Affairs
Republic Polytechnic (RP)
01.2011 - 01.2019
Assistant Director overseeing:
- Student Discipline, Student Leadership, CCA Management and Alumni Engagement
- Overall IC of RP’s pandemic flu SOP, including RP’s biannual Temperature Screening Exercise, Travel and Temperature Declaration exercises and Contact Tracing procedures
- Advisor to the RP Student Council
- Chief Facilitator – Polytechnic Forum 2011
- Deputy Chairman – RP Orientation Committee 2013
- Chairman – RP Orientation Committee 2014-2016
- Coordinator - RP Graduates’ Night 2011-2014
School Counselor
Bedok Town Secondary
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Vice Chairperson – Pastoral Care Committee
- Member – School Discipline Committee
- Member – School Excellence Model Committee
- Team Member – Pilot, MOE’s STEP-UP Programme, targeted at students at-risk of dropping out of school
Education Officer
Bedok Town Secondary
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Prefect Master – 2003-2004
- Discipline Master (cov) – 2004
- Assistant Discipline Master – 2005-2006
- Hockey and Floorball Teacher I/C
Education Officer
Tanjong Katong Girls’ School
01.2000 - 01.2002
- EL Coordinator (Secondary 2 Level)
- School Coordinator - Inter-Disciplinary Project Work
- Head Stage Management - TKGS 49th Speech Day
- Bowling Teacher I/C
Education
Diploma - School Counseling
National Institute of Education
01.2006
PGDE - Secondary
National Institute of Education
01.2000
B. Bus - Insurance
Nanyang Technological University
01.1998
Skills
Team leadership & mentoring - Leads and develops multidisciplinary teams through clear direction, coaching, and trust-building, while mentoring staff to grow professionally and take on higher responsibilities
Adaptable learner - Quick to acquire new knowledge and skills, adapting effectively to evolving policies, student needs, and institutional priorities in dynamic education environments
Constructive outlook - Approaches challenges with a solutions-focused mindset, balancing empathy and accountability to achieve positive outcomes for both students and staff
Accomplishments
- 2005 School Outstanding Contribution Award Team Winner
- 2008 School Outstanding Contribution Award Individual (Finalist)
- 2009 School Outstanding Contribution Award Individual Winner
- 2010 School Outstanding Contribution Award Team Winner
- 2016 Long Service Award 5 Years
- 2019 Long Service Award 10 Years
- 2021 The Public Administration Medal Bronze
References
- Emida, Natalaray, Director RP School of Technology for the Arts, emida_natalaray@rp.edu.sg
- Ganesh, Kalyanam, Chief Operating Officer, SINDA, ganeshkalyanam@sinda.org.sg
OTHER MILESTONE PROGRAMMES
- 2016 RSIS 2nd SRP EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME
- 2017-2018 Social Service Institute Adv Cert in Supported Employment
- 2019 CSC EMpowered to Lead Programme
- 2021 MOE and CSC Leadership Development Course
Timeline
Office of Student Support
Republic Polytechnic (RP)
04.2024 - Current
Office of Student Support
Republic Polytechnic (RP)
01.2021 - 01.2024
School of Technology for the Arts
Republic Polytechnic (RP)
01.2020 - 01.2021
Office of Student & Graduate Affairs
Republic Polytechnic (RP)
01.2011 - 01.2019
School Counselor
Bedok Town Secondary
01.2006 - 01.2010
Education Officer
Bedok Town Secondary
01.2003 - 01.2006
Education Officer
Tanjong Katong Girls’ School
01.2000 - 01.2002
Diploma - School Counseling
National Institute of Education
PGDE - Secondary
National Institute of Education
B. Bus - Insurance
Nanyang Technological University