SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) Submitted To National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bengaluru. For Institutional Accreditation – Cycle I 2015 By : J.E. Society’s Shri. Krishnarao Annarao Lokapur Arts, Science and Commerce College, ATHANI-591304. Dist. Belagavi. Karnataka State (India) 0 PREFACE It gives me an immense pleasure to submit this Self Study Report (SSR) of our college to the National assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Bengaluru for assessment and accreditation. We have made sincere efforts and honest retrospection while preparing this SSR. We have presented this report exactly in consonance with the guidelines formulated by the NAAC. While submitting this report, we honestly believe that getting assessment and accreditation from an esteemed body like NAAC is a matter of pride and privilege for our college. We hope and believe that the same fulfils your expectations. Place : Athani R.M. Devaraddi Principal Date : 02-03-2015 Shri. K.A. Lokapur Arts, Science and Commerce College, Athani 1 VISION Uplift Thee, Thyself EMBLEM The emblem focuses on individual efforts for self upliftment. VISION To make this institution a seat of learning and an educational centre bringing about students capable of being global citizens and able to manage global society. MISSION The Mission statements are as follows : 1) To realise one’s “self” is the prime motto of our education 2) To impart value added education 3) To create social consciousness 4) To equip women with necessary qualities; to play an equal role in decision making in matters of importance to herself, family and society 5) To inculcate the values enshrined in the constitution of India 6) To strengthen national identity and preserving cultural heritage 7) To build a new India free from caste, creed, poverty and diffidence 2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Jadhavaji Education Society’s Shri. K.A. Lokapur Arts, Science, Commerce and B.B.A. college was established in 2004 with certain aims and objectives. 1) To impart quality education to rural and urban students with a view to bridge the gap between them 2) To provide education for meeting socio, economic and technological challenges of the future world 3) To provide co-education for all and sundry 4) To provide inputs for future civic global society 5) To unveil the customs through education 6) To enrich moral and ethical values of the society through Basic Education 7) To meet the requirements of the Multilanguage students 3 Index Sl. Contents Page no No. A 1 Executive Summary 6-7 2 Criterion wise analysis 8-15 B Profile of the Affiliated College 16-26 C Criterion wise Inputs 1 Criterion I Curricular Aspect 27-48 2 Criterion II Teaching Learning and Evaluation 49-78 3 Criterion III Research, Consultancy and extension 79-112 4 Criterion IV Infrastructure and Learning Resources 113-138 5 Criterion V Student support and Progression 139-162 6 Criterion VI Governance Leadership and Management 163-194 7 Criterion VII Innovations and Best Practices 195-206 D Evaluative Reports of the Departments 1 Department of English 207-214 2 Department of Kannada 215-228 3 Department of Hindi 229-236 4 Department of Economics 237-242 5 Department of History 243-250 6 Department of Pol. Science 251-256 7 Department of Sociology 257-262 8 Department of Physics 263-268 9 Department of Chemistry 269-274 10 Department of Zoology 275-280 11 Department of Botany 281-286 4 12 Department of Mathematics 287-292 13 Department of Commerce 293-300 14 Department of Business Administration 301-308 15 Department of Computers 309-314 E Declaration by the Head of the Institution 315 F Appendices 1 Letter from NAAC 316-319 2 Master Plan of the College 320-323 3 College Building 324 4 Well Equipped Computer Lab 325 5 College play ground, handball 326 5 Executive Summary It is a great feeling for the institution to stay tuned with the path of quality education. The college, since its establishment, has been a renowned and socially responsible and cultural fields under Rani Channamma University jurisdiction. Under the guidance and motivation of the Managing Council, the college has been moulding with changing needs of the society to attain excellence in higher education. Every component of the institution feels the need to overcome the weakness, for quality improvement. The college has adopted decentralized administration for smooth work flow and also established Academic Excellence Committee (AEC). In the opening of the college, the student strength was 128. But now, the student strength is 1409 for the academic year 2014-15. This is due to the involvement of teachers, students and the management development various activities. The college has commenced self financing courses like BBA, M.Com and M.A. in English. The library is computerized. There has been an increase in student centered and research activities. The administration work is remarkably computerized. The college has implemented the digital college concept. The college web site is blinking our achievement. The college has a health mix of senior experienced faculty on one hand and young, eager faculty with bright ideas on the other. The institution has been encouraging the faculty for their academic and technical upgradation. There are four Ph.D. Degree holders, out of which one is research guide, and the second has applied to Rani Channamma University for guideship. Two faculties have submitted their dissertations, and waiting for their viva-voce. Three faculties have registered for Ph.D. program. Nine faculties are M.Phil degree holders. Two candidates have gone through NET, and Three have gone through SET. One faculty is pursuing for M.Phil. Degree at Karnataka State Women’s University, Vijayapur. The faculties have attended national / international / and State level seminars, workshops and conferences. The college also conducted seminars, workshops on self finance. They use ICT for effective teaching learning process. The J.E. Society and faculties have published and edited books. The differently – abled social and economically backward students are facilitated with various Government scholarships. Poor students are benefited from Infosys Foundation, Bengaluru. The college helps the 6 needy students to minimize dropout rates. The college encourages students for their participation in NSS, Sports, and Cultural activities. The college prepares academic calendar and the teaching and non-teaching staff implement it effectively. The college is aware of increase in girls students as well as some more PG subjects to be commenced. The institution, with its potential, has been trying to attain the core values formulated by NAAC . In addition to this, the college has been trying to contribute to national development, to foster global competencies among students, to inculcate values among students, to promote the use of technology, and quest for excellence. Jadhavaji Education Society that has been rendering valuable service in the field of education in the backwoods of Karnataka since 1918. It is was founded in pursuit of its motto “Uddharedatmanatmanam” (Uplift Thee Thyself) by Shri. R.A. Kulkarni, Shri G.V. Miraj, Shri. V.G. Jere, Shri. Shankarrao Gadgil, Shri. N.B. Jere (Appu Master) Dr. B.S. Kulahalli and Shri. R.S. Hipparagi. It is gratifying that J.E. Society has been doing its yeoman service in the field of education for the students from economically and socially backward classes from rural areas. Our J.E. Society is going to celebrate its ‘Hundred Year’ after two years, that is, in 2017. The college has campus area of Eight acres, of which Two acres are used for the construction of college building and Six acres are used for playground. The mother institution has scope for infrastructural development as per requirement. There is also scope for the construction of ladies hostel. There is great scope for improvement in extension and research activities beneficial to the students, faculty members and the society. 7 CRITERION-WISE ANALYSIS Criterion I : Curricular Aspect The institutional aims and objectives are in accordance with the academic programs taught in the college. The curriculum for the various degree courses offered by the college is prescribed by Rani Channamma Univeristy Belagavi to which the college is affiliated. The college has four faculties, i.e., Arts, Science, Commerce and Business Management for the degree courses such as B.A., B.Sc., B.Com. and B.B.A. Besides these courses, the college has introduced self financed courses like M.Com and M.A. in English, to equip the students to compete in global employment market and to enhance computer literacy among rural and semi-urban students. It also offered COC programs like Spoken English, Certificate Course in Communication in English and IBPS. The institution has developed curriculum for Spoken English, Certificate Course in Communication in English. Our faculty members give suggestions to Board of Studies of Rani Channamma Univeristy through various workshops, concerning the prescribed syllabous and patern of the question paper. The student feedback on curricula is conveyed to the BOS. An efficient feedback system is followed. Feedback forms are issued to students, alumni, and parents to assess their opinion in the matter of curriculum followed and other academic activities and if any lapses are noticed, corrective actions are taken immediately. 8 Criterion II : Teaching-Learning and Evaluation: Admission committee looks after the process of admission to various classless, keeping in mind all the rules and regulations of the Government and the University. Evaluation of students is done through exams home assignments, oral tests, project work and seminars. The performance of the students in internal evaluation is displayed on the notice board and decisions are made to improve the performance of the slow learners by giving extra coaching and personal interaction with the students. The advance learners are also encouraged through special guidance and personal counselling.