Self Study Report of SHRI K.K

Self Study Report of SHRI K.K. SHASTRI GOVERNMENT COMMERCE COLLEGE

SELF STUDY REPORT

FOR 1st CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION

SHRI K.K. SHASTRI GOVERNMENT COMMERCE COLLEGE

SHRI K.K SHASTRI EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS, KHOKHRA ROAD, MANINAGAR, AHMEDABAD 380008 www.skksgccmaninagar.org

SSR SUBMITTED DATE: 16-02-2019

Submitted To

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

BANGALORE

February 2019

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Shri K. K. Shastri Government Commerce College is located in Maninagar, in the Eastern part of Ahmedabad. Eastern Ahmedabad had historically lagged behind the western region in terms of development and access to basic amenities including avenues of higher education. The college was established on 6th September, 2005 by then Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi as part of the efforts to provide the students of Eastern part of the city with quality education leading to Bachelor degree in the discipline of commerce and also as a part of the larger strategy to mitigate the divide between the two regions of the same city. The college had its humble beginning in the premises of Ramkrishna Krishna Vidyalaya, Maninagar with just 45 students and a few faculties deputed from other Government colleges. Soon, realising that a college in the school premises would not be feasible in the long run, the college got shifted to our present location which was formerly known as Bihari Mill Compound. As a preliminary arrangement, the college started functioning in a small building which was formerly the mill owners house. The foundation stone of the present college building was laid on 29th June, 2006 by Shri Narendra Modi. The college got affiliated to Gujarat University in the academic year 2005-06, and was subsequently named as Shri K. K. Shastri Government Commerce College after the name of Padma Shri Dr. Keshavram Kashiram Shastri, an eminent literary scholar who has distinguished works in multiple languages including Sanskrit, Gujarati, English and Hindi to his credit. The college got its PG Center in the academic year 2017-18. Beginning with just forty-five students in 2005, today our student strength is around 2000 with B. Com and M. Com put together. The college aims to reach the zenith of its potentiality and scale new heights in future. With a dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff and a bright student base we are sure to scale new heights in future.

Vision

We envision a world in which every student attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation and hold the power to create opportunity for themseleves and others and acccess to research and education.

Mission

To provide a locally revered and nationally recognised education to undergraduate commerce students. To move tirelessly on the path of excellence and perfection by adopting the latest technology, developing the personality of students in a holistic manner by combining skills and values, equipping students to face the realities of life. To imporve the standard of the courses offered through innovative and effective teaching methods and curriculum development. To develop new knowledge through research activities and dissemination of knowledge through publication of scholary works. To provide and encourage a global outlook and access to faculty and students' development. To initiate and promote experimentation and innovation. To develop the spirit of national integration and create a sense of indiannes.

1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC)

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Institutional Strength

Centralized Admission Procedure:

The college follows centralized admission procedure conducted by Gujarat University for admission in the First Year B. Com and M. Com. This ensures that the entire procedure is fair and transparent.

Location

Our Institute is located just 1.5 Kilometers from Maninagar Railway Station which makes it accessible to students coming from the peripheral regions of the city and even outside. Its proximity to the Ahmedabad Railway station and ST bus stand gives it an edge in terms of location.

GPSC Appointed Regular Faculties:

Being a Government college, all the regular faculties are appointed through Gujarat Public Service Commission, even the appointment of the contract faculties is done through a proper procedure carried out by Commissionerate of Higher Education, Government of Gujarat.

Good Infrastructure

The college is endowed with good physical infrastructure and has enough number of classes, seminar hall and auditorium

Career Guidance, Placement and Finishing School

We have a separate Career Guidance and placement cell where students are provided with all requisite information about jobs in private and public sector. Every year we give trainings to our final year students with regards to personal grooming, facing the interview, resume writing and we also conduct campus placement. We have a separate Finishing School Programme for the same

ISO Certification

We are an ISO 9001:2015 Certified institute and this is a testimonial towards our commitment towards maintaining high standards of quality. Abiding by the set standards under the ISO certification we are in a better position to cater better quality teaching and learning environment to our students

Green Audit

Getting Green Audit done for our institute shows our commitment towards environment and sustainable development. The college has solar panels for satisfying a part of our energy requirements.

Institutional Weakness

Lack of Sports Ground within the campus

The campus does not have enough space for a sports ground.

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Lack of a full time Physical Training Instructor (PTI)

We don’t have a full time PTI and have to manage with a visiting PTI which does impair the quality that we would have perhaps been able to provide to our students in case we had a regular faculty.

Lack of sufficient faculties with PhD degree and Research

Very few of our faculties are Phd. And almost none have Major or Minor Research Projects to their credit

Lack of sufficient number of ICT enabled class rooms

Very few class rooms are ICT enabled, this definitely will contribute to our list of weaknesses.

Student teacher ratio and Student Computer Ratio

The college does not perform well in terms of student teacher ratio and student computer ratio

Institutional Opportunity

The GPSC appointment to be conducted in near future is being viewed by us as an excellent opportunity for to get the required number of regular faculties

There is a scope for our faculties to complete their Phds and carry our more research work in future

There is scope to introduce more value added and skill-based courses

Institutional Challenge

There is lack of sufficient faculty

Being affiliated to Gujarat University we have to strictly follow the syllabus prescribed by the University

1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY Curricular Aspects

Shri K. K. Shastri Government Commerce College being an affiliated college of Gujarat University follows the prescribed syllabus of the University. For the purpose of effective curriculum delivery, the college follows the Annual Academic Calendar prepared by the IQAC at the inception of each academic year. The Annual Academic Calendar of the college follows the pattern of University exam dates and other schedules prescribed by the University. To ensure effective curriculum delivery each teaching department prepares their own lesson plan and distributes teaching responsibility among the faculties as per the work load and Time Table requirements.

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The Finishing School Initiative as part of our efforts to introduce a much needed value added course works as a tool for the soft skill enhancement and enhance their level of confidence, language skills and soft skills and thereby overall personality development.

We have always been taking informal feedback from our stakeholders, but in recent times we have standardized this procedure.

Teaching-learning and Evaluation

Shri K. K. Shastri Government Commerce College follows the reservation policy prescribed by the University at the time of Admission to the college. This ensures that the college has students belonging to various socio- economic strata of the society. The institution sees to it and makes every effort to ensure that the special needs of the students with varying learning abilities are catered to. The Slow and the Advanced Learners are given special treatment so that both are able to reach the maximum of their potentialities. Special remedial classes are arranged for the slow learners and the advanced learners are given special individual attention by the faculty members. We provide ample of opportunities to our students through Cocurricular and extra-curricular activities, Field trips, Workshops and training programmes, Extension activities that are Participative in nature. The latent talents of our students are brought out through the Seven bands of the ‘Saptadhara’ initiative. The college organizes various workshops and training programme for our students in a variety of areas are to give them exposure to a wide range of skills. The college organizes various training programmes like handicraft workshops, Karate training programme, Hotel Management Programme, Certificate course in Beauty care in association with ORANE , Theatre Training and Folk dance training. The element of innovation and creativity are imbibed in each and every aspect of the teaching learning process.

The college follows the Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) format prescribed by the Gujarat University. The semester system was adopted by the Gujarat University since the academic year 2011-12 and since then the college has followed suit. The college follows a well managed and transparent system to see to it that the internal examinations are transparent and fair in nature. We make every possible effort to see to it that in the pre- determined Program Outcomes, Program Specific Outcomes and in the course outcomes are achieved through our Effective Curriculum delivery, our internal evaluation comprising of weekly tests/exams, assignments and objectives tests.

Research, Innovations and Extension

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The college encourages its faculties to do research work, present papers in conference seminars, write research papers and do their Phd. The college invites speakers from across various fields for the purpose of transfer of knowledge to the students. In the academic year 2018-19, the institute has conducted a seminar on Intellectual Property Rights for the faculties and the students. The institute tries to see to it that the students and the staff has access to knowledge and information by subscribing to online resources like Nlist. The Namo wi-fi is made accessable to the students which help them to download various study materials like epathshala

Activities like Blood Donation Camp, Thalessemia and Aids awareness, Rally for environment protection, Swatch Bharat Abhiyan, Tree Plantation in the college visit to old age homes and orphanages are part of our yearly activities. We also conduct activities and programmes for tobacco eradication, plays on the issues of gender equality. This kind of activities sensitizes the students about the role they ought to play in giving back to the society and helps in them turning to be responsible citizens of the country.

Infrastructure and Learning Resources

The institute has access to adequate infrastructural facilities for carrying out the teaching-learning process in an effective manner. We have 16 classrooms including a Seminar Hall, out of which 4 are IT enabled with Projectors. Students have access to a separate computer room. There is a seminar hall with a capacity of 250 for seminars and presentations. Our BISAG room is equipped with LED projector where students are shown prerecorded SANDHAN CDs. The Principal and each of the faculty members have access to a separate computer thus enabling them in their teaching, learning and research. The College also has a photocopy machine, used by the staff for teaching and administrative purposes. Separate computers for teaching faculty, enough no. of computers for non teaching staff, computer lab, computers in the library, printers, internet including wifi facility. Our college uses the sports ground of the Gujarat University to practice for various events. The college has a gymnasium with many equipment. A room for indoor games with facilities of table tennis, chess, carom, this room is also utilized for organizing Yoga camps both for faculty and staff. We provide the students with Yoga Mat, Skip rope, Weight lifting rod, Rubber Plates, Rubber Hexa Dumbell, Rubber round Dumbells, Table tennis, Badminton, Chess Set, Carom Board, Cricket set, Twister and Shot put.

The college library is situated on the first floor which provides easy access to the students and staff. Students and staff entering the library register their names in the accession register. The library timings is from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm. The library has access to books, Journals, Newspapers and periodicals. The library is partially automated with SOUL-2.0 software. The Library automation was initiated with the purchase of SOUL software version 2.0. Barcoding of the books was done and the data was entered in SOUL Software. User can easily search the books using OPAC, thus saving the time and making the library services more user friendly.

Student Support and Progression

The students of the college benefit from the scholarships provided by the Government both at the central and the state level for which the college helps them in making them aware about the scholarships for which they are eligible and assists them in filling up the forms and clear the doubts if any. The college thus plays the role of a facilitator in availing these scholarships . Apart from that as part of the students support and progression the college conducts a wide variety of capability enhancement programmes for the students pertaining to preparations for competitive exams, Career Counselling, Soft skill development, Yoga and meditation and Personal Counselling. The college has a very active student council which ensures representation of students in various committees. The SRC members play an active role in the various activities. The General Secretary (GS)

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Governance, Leadership and Management

The Governance of the college is reflective of the effective leadership in tune with the vision and mission of the institution. The college envisions the holistic development of the students, a majority of whom belong to the lower socio-economic strata of the society. The programmes like Earn while you learn, Career Counselling cell, Finishing School Initiative, Saptadhara, Training Provided under RUSA component XII and the like go a long way in providing multitude of opportunities to our students and also assist in shaping their future careers. Every year the college organizes campus placement for its final year students in which prominent companies and Banks also participate.

Decentralization of power and participative management is ensured by the designation of faculties as coordinators of various committees and also through the well-functioning of SRC proper representation of student members is ensured.

As far as the rules and policies are concerned the college follows the directions of the Govt. of Gujarat and Gujarat University. The college being a State Government College under the Government of Gujarat, follows the Government rules and regulations in terms of procedures, recruitment and promotional policies. The selection process of the permanent faculties is done through Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC). All the welfare measures of the Government are applicable to our teaching and non-teaching staff. Internal and External Financial Audit is conducted regularly in the institute as per the norms of the government.

The IQAC of the college was formed in the year 2016-17. Ever since its inception the IQAC has worked incessantly towards quality assurances strategies and processes in the institute. The institute had gone for the State Level Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) during the academic year 2013-14. The college had received certain Recommendations for Quality improvement and we had taken positive steps to incorporate that changes and recommendations, thus leading to many incremental improvements in the last five years.

Institutional Values and Best Practices

Safety and Security our students are indeed one of our top priority. The campus is under the surveillance of CCTV cameras installed at various strategic locations. We have adequate no. of watchmen in the campus at different places in the campus and also on each floor. The college has a well-functioning Anti Ragging cell, Women’s cell and we also have designated mentors whom the students can contact in case they face any kind of problems. The college does provide a separate common room for girls with a nearby ladies’ toilet and

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Keeping up with our commitment towards environmental conservation, the college conducts Green Audit of the campus and facilities through a regulated mechanism. The college has installed solar panels which helps in meeting a part of our power requirements. SKKSGCC has a well-functioning eco-club with an active participation of both staff and students.

To inculcate among the students a sense of National Unity, every year the college celebrates the National festivals with great fervour and enthusiasm.

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2. PROFILE

2.1 BASIC INFORMATION

Name and Address of the College

Name SHRI K.K. SHASTRI GOVERNMENT COMMERCE COLLEGE

Address SHRI K.K SHASTRI EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS, KHOKHRA ROAD, MANINAGAR, AHMEDABAD

City AHMEDABAD

State Gujarat

Pin 380008

Website www.skksgccmaninagar.org

Contacts for Communication

Designation Name Telephone with Mobile Fax Email STD Code

Principal MAHENDR 079-26522360 9329393674 - principalskksgcc@ A.G.BHATT gmail.com

IQAC YAMUNA 079-9824054127 8160930247 - yamuna_panicker Coordinator PANICKER @yahoo.com

Status of the Institution

Institution Status Government

Type of Institution

By Gender Co-education

By Shift Regular Day

Recognized Minority institution

If it is a recognized minroity institution No

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Establishment Details

Date of establishment of the college 06-09-2005

University to which the college is affiliated/ or which governs the college (if it is a constituent college)

State University name Document

Gujarat Gujarat University View Document

Details of UGC recognition

Under Section Date View Document

2f of UGC 19-12-2012 View Document

12B of UGC 19-12-2012 View Document

Details of recognition/approval by stationary/regulatory bodies like AICTE,NCTE,MCI,DCI,PCI,RCI etc(other than UGC)

Statutory Recognition/App Day,Month and Validity in Remarks Regulatory roval details Inst year(dd-mm- months Authority itution/Departme yyyy) nt programme

No contents

Details of autonomy

Does the affiliating university Act provide for No conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?

Recognitions

Is the College recognized by UGC as a College No with Potential for Excellence(CPE)?

Is the College recognized for its performance by No any other governmental agency?

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Location and Area of Campus

Campus Type Address Location* Campus Area Built up Area in in Acres sq.mts.

Main campus SHRI K.K SHASTRI Urban 3.5 12600 area EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS, KHOKHRA ROAD, MANINAGAR, AHMEDABAD

2.2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Details of Programmes Offered by the College (Give Data for Current Academic year)

Programme Name of Pr Duration in Entry Medium of Sanctioned No.of Level ogramme/C Months Qualificatio Instruction Strength Students ourse n Admitted

UG BCom,Com 36 HSC English,Guja 600 580 merce rati

PG MCom,Com 24 UG English 145 128 merce

Position Details of Faculty & Staff in the College

Teaching Faculty

Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor

Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total

Sanctioned by the 0 1 15 UGC /University State Government

Recruited 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 7 0 12

Yet to Recruit 0 0 3

Sanctioned by the 0 0 0 Management/Soci ety or Other Authorized Bodies

Recruited 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Yet to Recruit 0 0 0

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Non-Teaching Staff

Male Female Others Total

Sanctioned by the 14 UGC /University State Government

Recruited 7 5 0 12

Yet to Recruit 2

Sanctioned by the 0 Management/Society or Other Authorized Bodies

Recruited 0 0 0 0

Yet to Recruit 0

Technical Staff

Male Female Others Total

Sanctioned by the 0 UGC /University State Government

Recruited 0 0 0 0

Yet to Recruit 0

Sanctioned by the 0 Management/Society or Other Authorized Bodies

Recruited 0 0 0 0

Yet to Recruit 0

Qualification Details of the Teaching Staff

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Permanent Teachers

Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Qualificatio n

Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total

D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2

M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 4

Temporary Teachers

Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Qualificatio n

Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total

D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2

M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3

Part Time Teachers

Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Qualificatio n

Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total

D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Details of Visting/Guest Faculties

Number of Visiting/Guest Faculty Male Female Others Total engaged with the college? 13 1 0 14

Provide the Following Details of Students Enrolled in the College During the Current Academic Year

Programme From the State From Other NRI Students Foreign Total Where College States of India Students is Located

UG Male 729 8 0 0 737

Female 953 4 0 0 957

Others 0 0 0 0 0

PG Male 24 0 0 0 24

Female 74 0 0 0 74

Others 0 0 0 0 0

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Provide the Following Details of Students admitted to the College During the last four Academic Years

Programme Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

SC Male 67 16 46 36

Female 104 24 38 32

Others 0 0 0 0

ST Male 5 1 4 5

Female 4 4 1 3

Others 0 0 0 0

OBC Male 102 92 85 96

Female 121 62 105 107

Others 0 0 0 0

General Male 110 227 135 145

Female 185 174 189 183

Others 0 0 0 0

Others Male 0 0 0 0

Female 0 0 0 0

Others 0 0 0 0

Total 698 600 603 607

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3. Extended Profile

3.1 Program

Number of courses offered by the institution across all programs during the last five years

Response: 15 File Description Document

Institutional Data in Prescribed Format View Document

Number of programs offered year-wise for last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

02 01 01 01 01

3.2 Students

Number of students year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

1792 1691 2425 2641 2856

File Description Document

Institutional Data in Prescribed Format View Document

Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/State Govt rule year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

348 294 294 294 686

File Description Document

Institutional data in prescribed format View Document

Number of outgoing / final year students year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

515 500 1174 764 653

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File Description Document

Institutional Data in Prescribed Format View Document

3.3 Teachers

Number of full time teachers year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

14 17 15 12 13

File Description Document

Institutional Data in Prescribed Format View Document

Number of sanctioned posts year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

21 21 21 21 21

File Description Document

Institutional data in prescribed format View Document

3.4 Institution

Total number of classrooms and seminar halls

Response: 16

Total Expenditure excluding salary year-wise during the last five years ( INR in Lakhs)

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

64.45265 81.74018 88.32636 68.66906 59.64418

Number of computers

Response: 121

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4. Quality Indicator Framework(QIF)

Criterion 1 - Curricular Aspects

1.1 Curricular Planning and Implementation 1.1.1 The institution ensures effective curriculum delivery through a well planned and documented process

Response:

The institute being an affiliated College of Gujarat University follows the prescribed curriculum and incorporates changes when directed by the University. The college takes the following steps to see to it that the curriculum is effectively delivered through a well planned and documented process:

At the beginning of each Academic year, an Annual Academic Calendar is prepared by the IQAC as per the Gujarat University calendar. The institute follows the number of the working days as prescribed by the University/Government of Gujarat (GoG). The Annual Academic Calendar mentions the dates of Internal and External Examinations, the start and end dates of summer and Diwali breaks and tentative dates of various significant college activities, thereby ensuring a smooth and efficient functioning of the teaching learning activities and evaluation process.

Each of the Departments of the college holds regular meetings to plan an effective delivery of the curriculum. The Department Heads in consultation with other Faculty members prepare the Course Outcomes in each of the subjects and all the faculties collectively see to it they are strictly adhered to in the classroom and in preparation of the question papers. Each department prepares a lesson plan for each of the subjects. The lesson plan clearly delineates the distribution of teaching responsibility between the faculties and the faculties in turn prepares teaching plan for each unit and topics mentioning the teaching methodology to be used in the delivery of the curriculum.

The Time Table Committee allots the teaching responsibility to the faculties on the basis of their respective subjects and work load requirements. The time table is prepared keeping in mind the allocation of classes to each of the subjects and the teachers on the basis of the workload statement

Four of our classrooms are equipped with Overhead projectors . As far as access to learning resources is concerned, the college library has books, Journals, Magazines and Newspapers for aiding the process of effective curriculum delivery. Apart from that students are encouraged to use e-pathshala for detailed reading material in various subjects. The college also has a repository of SANDHAN BISAG lectures which are used as per the students needs. The college has subscribed to N-List The syllabus is made available to the students in the college website and is also imparted

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to them in the classroom at the beginning of each semester. Industrial visits, seminars, guest lectures and the like are conducted as per the need of the students.

The institute makes sure that the needs of diverse category of students are met as far as curriculum delivery is concerned. The college identifies slow learners and advanced learners in each subjects and make special arrangement for both in terms of remedial for slow learners and personalized attention is offered to the advanced learners. The Advanced Learners are encouraged to solve University question papers for improving their performance.

1.1.2 Number of certificate/diploma program introduced during the last five years

Response: 2

1.1.2.1 Number of certificate/diploma programs introduced year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

00 00 01 00 01

File Description Document

Details of the certificate/Diploma programs View Document

Any additional information View Document

1.1.3 Percentage of participation of full time teachers in various bodies of the Universities/ Autonomous Colleges/ Other Colleges, such as BoS and Academic Council during the last five years

Response: 28.17

1.1.3.1 Number of teachers participating in various bodies of the Institution, such as BoS and Academic Council year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

1 1 1 0 1

File Description Document

Details of participation of teachers in various bodies View Document

Any additional information View Document

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1.2 Academic Flexibility 1.2.1 Percentage of new Courses introduced out of the total number of courses across all Programs offered during last five years

Response: 93.33

1.2.1.1 How many new courses are introduced within the last five years

Response: 14

File Description Document

Details of the new courses introduced View Document

Any additional information View Document

1.2.2 Percentage of programs in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/Elective course system has been implemented

Response: 100

1.2.2.1 Number of programs in which CBCS/ Elective course system implemented.

Response: 2

File Description Document

Name of the programs in which CBCS is View Document implemented

Any additional information View Document

1.2.3 Average percentage of students enrolled in subject related Certificate/ Diploma programs/Add- on programs as against the total number of students during the last five years

Response: 3.78

1.2.3.1 Number of students enrolled in subject related Certificate or Diploma or Add-on programs year- wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

169 160 00 00 00

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File Description Document

Details of the students enrolled in Subjects related View Document to certificate/Diploma/Add-on programs

Any additional information View Document

1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 1.3.1 Institution integrates cross- cutting issues relevant to Gender, Environment and Sustainability, Human Values and Professional Ethics into the Curriculum

Response:

The institute ensures that the Curriculum delivery is done in such a manner that the Elements of Environment and Sustainability, Gender, Human Values and Professional Ethics are embedded in it. As part of our foundation course and soft skills we have introduced courses like Environmental study and Pollution Control and its impact wherein the syllabus incorporates issues like various types of pollution, its effect on the environment and measures to mitigate the same. The aim of these courses is to inculcate in the students a sense responsibility towards the environment and to enlighten them about the role that they could play in its conservation. We have introduced courses on Service Management, Business ethics, writing skills, Company Secretary, General Insurance which prove to be an effective tool for equipping them with the necessary skills for their future professions. We have also had courses on Indian Constitution, Yoga and Meditation and History of Ahmedabad to instill in them a sense of oneness with the country and the city and also for their personal development. Apart from that we have a thriving NSS unit which does variety of service related activities with the neighbouring communities. Our students are actively engaged in a multitude of events throughout the year like Voter awareness programmes, Visit to orphanage and old age homes, SwachhataAbhiyan which creates in them a sense of accountability towards the society. As part of the CWDC activities our students get an opportunity to be benefit from the lectures experts on varying subjects related to legal rights of a women, nutrition requirements of women, Female health and hygiene and Self defence.

1.3.2 Number of value added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years

Response: 2

1.3.2.1 Number of value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years

Response: 2

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Brochure or any other document relating to value View Document added courses.

1.3.3 Percentage of students undertaking field projects / internships

Response: 2.96

1.3.3.1 Number of students undertaking field projects or internships

Response: 53

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1.4 Feedback System 1.4.1 Structured feedback received from 1) Students, 2)Teachers, 3)Employers, 4)Alumni and 5)Parents for design and review of syllabus-Semester wise/ year-wise A.Any 4 of the above

B.Any 3 of the above

C. Any 2 of the above

D. Any 1 of the above

Response: A.Any 4 of the above

File Description Document

Any additional information View Document

URL for stakeholder feedback report View Document

1.4.2 Feedback processes of the institution may be classified as follows: A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken and feedback available on website

B. Feedback collected, analysed and action has been taken

C. Feedback collected and analysed

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D. Feedback collected

Response: A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken and feedback available on website

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URL for feedback report View Document

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Criterion 2 - Teaching-learning and Evaluation

2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile 2.1.1 Average percentage of students from other States and Countries during the last five years

Response: 0.14

2.1.1.1 Number of students from other states and countries year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

05 07 00 00 00

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Institutional data in prescribed format View Document

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2.1.2 Average Enrollment percentage (Average of last five years)

Response: 99.6

2.1.2.1 Number of students admitted year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

698 600 603 607 1372

2.1.2.2 Number of sanctioned seats year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

710 600 600 600 1400

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2.1.3 Average percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories as per

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applicable reservation policy during the last five years

Response: 82.96

2.1.3.1 Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

342 199 279 279 405

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2.2 Catering to Student Diversity 2.2.1 The institution assesses the learning levels of the students, after admission and organises special programs for advanced learners and slow learners

Response:

The institution sees to it and makes every effort to ensure that the special needs of the diverse group of students in the class are catered to. The teacher gets to know about the Learning Abilities of the students from the Class room teaching, marks obtained during previous Board Examinations and through performance in the Internal and University Examinations. The college takes special efforts to see to it that slow and the advance learners are given special treatment, so that both are able to reach the zenith of their potentialities.

Slow Learners

Special remedial classes are organized for the slow learners in each of the subjects. We follow a special time table for the remedial classes which is organized after regular college lecture hours. Slow learners are provided with study material comprising of notes and books by the teachers. If needed the students failing in the examinations are counseled by their designated mentors. The specific needs of the slow learners are discussed during the Parent Teacher meetings.

Advanced Learners

Many of our students appear in the top fifty in the University Examinations These students are given special attention by the faculty members and are encouraged to raise their level of performance. Faculties encourage the students to solve past University Question Papers Such students are also persuaded by the Faculty members to appear for various Competitive examinations The Advance Learners are designated with the activity of teaching a particular topic to the slow

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learners. This Peer Learning Process has proved to be effective to both the group of students.

2.2.2 Student - Full time teacher ratio

Response: 128

2.2.3 Percentage of differently abled students (Divyangjan) on rolls

Response: 0.56

2.2.3.1 Number of differently abled students on rolls

Response: 10

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Any other document submitted by the Institution to View Document a Government agency giving this information

2.3 Teaching- Learning Process 2.3.1 Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences

Response:

Learning does not necessarily take place just inside the class room but also through the wide exposure that the college provides to its students. We provide ample of opportunities to our students through Co- curricular and extra-curricular activities, Field trips, Workshops and training programmes, Extension activities that are Participative in nature

We conduct Debates, Discussions, and Class presentations as part of our class room learning strategies. Students are taught with real world examples which help them to connect with the real life situations. Latest developments in the concerned subjects are shared with the students and healthy discussions are encouraged.

The college under its Saptadhara (Seven Bands) initiative carries out the following activities throughout the year. The seven bands are -

Gyandhara (Knowledge Band), Kala Kaushalya Dhara (Fine Arts Band), Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara (Creative Expression Band), Geet, Sangeet, Nrutya Dhara (Music and Dance Band), Vyayam, Yog, Khel-

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The College organizes Environmental visits (to promote ecological awareness) and also visits to other educational institutions, and Industries,. These field trips help to generate interest among the students and they are able to learn better that the structured environment of the class room. The field visits prove to be engaging and are the best examples of experiential learning.

The students receive hands on training on Soft skills and Communication skills through the Finishing School programme which follows participative learning methodology like debates, discussions, role plays and class presentations by students.

The college organizes various workshops/training programmes for our students in a variety of areas to give them exposure to a wide range of skills. We have organized handicraft workshops, Karate training programme, Hotel Management Programme, Certificate course in Beauty care in association with ORANE, Theatre Training and Folk dance training. These training programmes and workshops provided our students the exposure to a variety of skill sets through

Under the extension activities of the NSS unit students are taken to the Village areas on camps thereby giving an experience of the village life, students have also visited and spent time at the orphanage and old age homes. These visits have helped to feel and understand the situation of the less privileged and generate a sense of empathy towards the fellow human beings.

2.3.2 Percentage of teachers using ICT for effective teaching with Learning Management Systems (LMS), E-learning resources etc.

Response: 100

2.3.2.1 Number of teachers using ICT

Response: 14

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2.3.3 Ratio of students to mentor for academic and stress related issues

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Response: 137.85

2.3.3.1 Number of mentors

Response: 13

2.3.4 Innovation and creativity in teaching-learning

Response:

We strive to see to it that the curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of the institute cater to the holistic development of our students. The element of innovation and creativity are imbibed in each and every aspect of the teaching learning process.

Innovation and Creativity in Curricular aspects:

The teachers make optimum use of ICT tools in the classrooms. Students are encouraged to make presentations in the class room Discussions, debates , role plays are used as effective teaching mechanisms The college has a repository of SANDHAN lectures which are shown to the students Access to N-list gives the students an opportunity to use multitude of ebooks and ejournals Students are also motivated to view the literature and videos of epathshala

Innovation in Co-Curricular aspects:

The institute makes it a point to conduct various seminars, workshops and guest lecturers round the year Co-curricular activities include lectures on Time Management, Soft skills, Vocational training like certificate course on Co-operative society The college publishes the College Magazine and Newsletter where the students play an active role

Innovation in Extracurricular aspects

The college conducts a large number of activities round the year The faculty members encourage the students to take part in those Apart from that the students are entrusted with the responsibility of carrying out the organization of these activities We have a group of student volunteers who play a vital role in assisting in planning and conducting various activities

2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality 2.4.1 Average percentage of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years

Response: 67.62

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Year wise full time teachers and sanctioned posts View Document for 5 years

List of the faculty members authenticated by the View Document Head of HEI

2.4.2 Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph.D. during the last five years

Response: 32.1

2.4.2.1 Number of full time teachers with Ph.D. year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

08 06 03 03 03

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List of number of full time teachers with PhD and View Document number of full time teachers for 5 years

2.4.3 Teaching experience per full time teacher in number of years

Response: 10.43

2.4.3.1 Total experience of full-time teachers

Response: 146

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2.4.4 Percentage of full time teachers who received awards, recognition, fellowships at State, National, International level from Government, recognised bodies during the last five years

Response: 7.04

2.4.4.1 Number of full time teachers receiving awards from state /national /international level from Government recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

00 01 00 00 00

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File Description Document

Institutional data in prescribed format View Document

e-copies of award letters (scanned or soft copy) View Document

2.4.5 Average percentage of full time teachers from other States against sanctioned posts during the last five years

Response: 0

2.4.5.1 Number of full time teachers from other states year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

00 00 00 00 00

File Description Document

List of full time teachers from other state and state View Document from which qualifying degree was obtained

2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 2.5.1 Reforms in Continuous Internal Evaluation(CIE) system at the institutional level

Response:

The college follows the Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) format prescribed by the Gujarat University. The semester system was adopted by the Gujarat University since the academic year 2011-12 and since then the college has followed suit. As per Gujarat University norms Thirty percent marks in each of the subjects are based on Internal Evaluation. This is further subdivided into fifteen marks of Internal Tests and Assignment, Attendance and Presentation carrying five marks each.

Since the Academic Year 2018-19 reforms have been introduced in the internal evaluation pattern by the Government of Gujarat.

At least two tests to be conducted per subject instead of one Internal Exam per semester Introduction of Objective tests Four Assignments instead of One in the previous system

The college has followed this directive and since the current academic year we conduct at least two tests for each of the subjects. The better marks of the two would be considered for their internal evaluation

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In order to test the comprehension, reasoning and memory of the facts and concepts objective type questions are administered. Students have to read and understand the concept fully to be able to answer the objective type questions.

Thus through the various methods stated above an effort is made to see to it that the examination system is robust and frequent. Through the long questions that the students are supposed to write in the weekly tests, they get the practice of writing long answers, which proves to be a necessary exercise helpful for their university examinations. At the same time the increase in the periodicity of the tests see to it that the students and consistent and persistent in the matters of study. The objective type tests actually assess the level of their deeper understanding of the subjects.

2.5.2 Mechanism of internal assessment is transparent and robust in terms of frequency and variety

Response:

The college follows the directives of the Gujarat University and the Govt. of Gujarat in case of the pattern, timings, and schedule of the internal assessment. To see to that the internal examinations are transparent and fair in nature the college has appointed the following committee who is responsible for conducting the Internal assessment

1.Examination Chairperson 2.In charge of First Year Exams 3.In charge of Second Year Exams 4.In charge of third Year exams 5.Exam Grievance Committee 6.Head of Departments of each subject take care of the assignments in their respective subjects

At the onset a well planned Time Table of the examination is displayed on the College Website, College Notice Board and conveyed in the class rooms at least 15 days prior to the commencement of the examination. Till the academic year 2017-18, the college was following the exam pattern and schedule as prescribed by the University. But since the academic year 2018-19 we follow the internal evaluation pattern prescribed by the Govt. of Gujarat which is as per the common calendar for the entire state. It’s the responsibility of the Head of each of the departments prepare the questionnaires and submit it in advance to the Exam Committee Head.

During the tests we allot one invigilator per 30 students in order to see to it that no unfair means are practiced. We also allot one senior supervisor per 200 students for better conduct of the entire examination

Any unfair practice reported is taken very seriously and is handed over to the Unfair Means Committee. In case of such an eventuality, disciplinary actions are taken against the student and such students and counselled by the mentors.

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2.5.3 Mechanism to deal with examination related grievances is transparent, time-bound and efficient

Response:

In case of any corrections in the University exam marks the students are supposed to apply to the University within 15 days of the declaration of the results. Whenever any student approaches the faculties with such a problem the faculties guide the students about the procedure to be followed. In case there are any errors in the marksheet for example Absent being shown though the student had appeared for the exam the college takes swift action and writes to the University with the requisite documentary proofs.

The case of the internal exam the college tries that the results are timely displayed. The results are displayed both on the college Notice Board as well as on the college website. In case the students have any Grievances related to their respective subjects they can contact the concerned Head of the Department for the same. The matter is looked into and if needed they are shown the answer scripts as well.

2.5.4 The institution adheres to the academic calendar for the conduct of CIE

Response:

The institute being affiliated to Gujarat University follows the academic calendar of the university. The admission process and the university examination being centralized, is followed as it is. Since the academic year 2018-19, Commissionerate Higher Education (CHE), Government Of Gujarat (GOG) has circulated the schedule for internal examination as well which has to be followed by all the colleges in the state of Gujarat. At the inception of each academic year the IQAC of the college prepares an institutional plan and an Academic Calendar of the particular academic year in tune with the academic calendar of the university or the CHE as the case may be. The Academic Calendar includes the tentative dates of the tests/exams, assignment submission, college ‘days’ celebration, short term training programmes and various departmental activities. This academic calendar is widely circulated among the staff and the students via departmental meetings, college notice board and the college website. In each of the departmental meetings and in the meetings of the IQAC it is ensured that the dates of various curricular/co-curricular and extra- curricular activities are followed as prescribed in the Academic Calendar. The Academic calendar also ensures that the Teaching-learning process and the completion of the syllabus are carried out as per the plan across each of the subjects. To see to it each of the Department heads ensures that the faculties complete the syllabus in time, submit the question papers, evaluate the answer scripts and collect and submit the assignment marks within the stipulated time period.

2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes 2.6.1 Program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes for all programs offered by the Institution are stated and displayed on website and communicated to teachers and students

Response:

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The Program outcomes, program specific outcomes and the course outcomes of the college are clearly delineated on the College website for the reference of all the stake holders. The college also communicates the same to the parents and the students at the time of Orientation of the First Year students. The college keeps a copy of the Program and the course outcomes in the college library. In each of the departmental meetings the Head of the respective departments discuss the course outcomes and all the faculties are sensitized and made aware of the same so that they do not lose track of it in the class room and during preparation of the questionnaires.

2.6.2 Attainment of program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes are evaluated by the institution

Response:

We make every possible effort to see to it that in the pre-determined Program Outcomes, Program Specific Outcomes and in the course outcomes are achieved through our Effective Curriculum delivery, our internal evaluation comprising of weekly tests/exams, assignments and objectives tests.

Every year, our students secure positions in the top fifty at University examinations. The PO’s, PSO’s and CO’s are analysed by the Feedback from the teachers, students and alumni. The opinions and suggestions of the employers during the placements are also considered. We are able to assess our PO, PSO and Cos through the performance of our students and also through the performance of our Alumni who have cleared competitive exams, pursuing higher studies and are employed in various departments.

2.6.3 Average pass percentage of Students

Response: 73.82

2.6.3.1 Total number of final year students who passed the examination conducted by Institution.

Response: 437

2.6.3.2 Total number of final year students who appeared for the examination conducted by the institution

Response: 592

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2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey 2.7.1 Online student satisfaction survey regarding teaching learning process

Response: 3.65

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Criterion 3 - Research, Innovations and Extension

3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research 3.1.1 Grants for research projects sponsored by government/non government sources such as industry ,corporate houses, international bodies, endowment, chairs in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

Response: 0

3.1.1.1 Total Grants for research projects sponsored by the non-government sources such as industry, corporate houses, international bodies, endowments, Chairs in the institution year-wise during the last five years(INR in Lakhs)

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

00 00 00 00 00

File Description Document

List of project and grant details View Document

3.1.2 Percentage of teachers recognised as research guides at present

Response: 14.29

3.1.2.1 Number of teachers recognised as research guides

Response: 02

3.1.3 Number of research projects per teacher funded, by government and non-government agencies, during the last five year

Response: 0

3.1.3.1 Number of research projects funded by government and non-government agencies during the last five years

Response: 00

3.1.3.2 Number of full time teachers worked in the institution during the last 5 years

Response: 25

3.2 Innovation Ecosystem 3.2.1 Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations including incubation centre and other initiatives for creation and transfer of knowledge

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Response:

The college encourages its faculties to do research work, present papers in conference seminars, write research papers and do their Phd. The college invites speakers from across various fields for the purpose of transfer of knowledge to the students. In the academic year 2018-19, the institute has conducted a seminar on Intellectual Property Rights for the faculties and the students. The institute tries to see to it that the students and the staff has access to knowledge and information by subscribing to online resources like N- list. The Namo wi-fi is made accessable to the students which help them to download various study materials like epathshala .

3.2.2 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry- Academia Innovative practices during the last five years

Response: 4

3.2.2.1 Total number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry- Academia Innovative practices year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

02 01 01 00 00

File Description Document

Report of the event View Document

List of workshops/seminars during the last 5 years View Document

3.3 Research Publications and Awards 3.3.1 The institution has a stated Code of Ethics to check malpractices and plagiarism in Research

Response: No

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3.3.2 The institution provides incentives to teachers who receive state, national and international recognition/awards

Response: No

3.3.3 Number of Ph.D.s awarded per teacher during the last five years

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Response: 0

3.3.3.1 How many Ph.Ds awarded within last five years

Response: 00

3.3.3.2 Number of teachers recognized as guides during the last five years

Response: 02

File Description Document

List of PhD scholars and their details like name of View Document the guide , title of thesis, year of award etc

3.3.4 Number of research papers per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years

Response: 4.51

3.3.4.1 Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

03 18 07 17 19

File Description Document

List of research papers by title, author, department, View Document name and year of publication

3.3.5 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers in national/international conference proceedings per teacher during the last five years

Response: 2.46

3.3.5.1 Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes / books published, and papers in national/international conference-proceedings year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

23 05 02 05 00

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File Description Document

List books and chapters in edited volumes / books View Document published

3.4 Extension Activities 3.4.1 Extension activities in the neighbourhood community in terms of impact and sensitising students to social issues and holistic development during the last five years

Response:

Extension activities are conducted in the college as part of the NSS activities and the activities of Samudaiksewadhara. TheNSS unit of our institute conducts extension activities in the nearby areas.Activities like Blood Donation Camp, Thalessemia and Aids awareness, Rally for environment protection, Swatch Bharat Abhiyan, Tree Plantation in the college visit to old age homes and orphanages are part of our yearly activities. We also conduct activities and programmes for tobacco eradication, plays on the issues of gender equality. Our students organize a food stall in the college campus each year and the revenue generated from the same is used in donation of books for the students of a nearby Government school. This kind of activities sensitizes the students about the role they ought to play in giving back to the society and helps in them turning to be responsible citizens of the country. The NSS unit of the college does extensive Social activities in our adopted village of Fagvel. The student volunteers of the NSS organized a rally on Swatch BharatAbhiyanin the village area. Students also arranged street plays and drama pertaining to social issues in the secondary school of the village. Our students based in the city got a chance to experience the village life and in their feedback about their experience they stated unequivocally that they got to learn a lot from the spirit of the people in the village and promised to imbibe the same in their own lives. The college is situated in a region which is largely surrounded by the population belonging to lower socio-economic strata of the society, the area in our vicinity is also susceptible to diseases owing to mosquito infestation. Keeping the same in mind our volunteers personally meet the neighbouring houses and educate the people about malaria and dengue, distribute pamphlets and inform them about the preventive measures to be taken.

3.4.2 Number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government /recognised bodies during the last five years

Response: 6

3.4.2.1 Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government /recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

01 01 01 02 01

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File Description Document

Number of awards for extension activities in last 5 View Document years e-copy of the award letters View Document

3.4.3 Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with Industry, Community and Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., during the last five years

Response: 20

3.4.3.1 Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with Industry, Community and Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

09 04 03 02 02

File Description Document

Reports of the event organized View Document

Number of extension and outreach programs View Document conducted with industry,community etc for the last five years

3.4.4 Average percentage of students participating in extension activities with Government Organisations, Non-Government Organisations and programs such as Swachh Bharat, Aids Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. during the last five years

Response: 76.76

3.4.4.1 Total number of students participating in extension activities with Government Organisations, Non- Government Organisations and programs such as Swachh Bharat, Aids Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. year- wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

1130 1196 2377 1940 2243

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File Description Document

Report of the event View Document

Average percentage of students participating in View Document extension activities with Govt or NGO etc

3.5 Collaboration 3.5.1 Number of linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, internship, field trip, on-the-job training, research, etc during the last five years

Response: 14

3.5.1.1 Number of linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, internship, field trip, on-the-job training, research, etc year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

03 03 03 03 02

File Description Document

Number of Collaborative activities for research, View Document faculty etc

Copies of collaboration View Document

3.5.2 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of National/ International importance, Other Institutions, Industries, Corporate houses etc., during the last five years (only functional MoUs with ongoing activities to be considered)

Response: 10

3.5.2.1 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of national, international importance, other universities, industries, corporate houses etc. year-wise during the last five years (only functional MoUs with ongoing activities to be considered)

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

02 02 02 02 02

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File Description Document e-copies of the MoUs with institution/ industry/ View Document corporate house

Details of functional MoUs with institutions of View Document national, international importance,other universities etc during the last five years

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Criterion 4 - Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Physical Facilities 4.1.1 The institution has adequate facilities for teaching- learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment, etc.

Response:

4.1.2 The institution has adequate facilities for sports, games (indoor, outdoor),gymnasium, yoga centre etc., and cultural activities

Response:

Our college uses the sports ground of the Gujarat University to practice for various events. The college has a gymnasium with many equipment. A room for indoor games with facilities of table tennis, chess, carom, this room is also utilized for organizing Yoga camps both for faculty and staff. We provide the students with Yoga Mat, Skip rope, Weight lifting rod, Rubber Plates, Rubber Hexa Dumbell, Rubber round Dumbells, Table tennis, Badminton, Chess Set, Carom Board, Cricket set, Twister and Shot put.

4.1.3 Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT - enabled facilities such as smart class, LMS, etc

Response: 43.75

4.1.3.1 Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT facilities

Response: 7

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Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT View Document enabled facilities

any additional information View Document

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4.1.4 Average percentage of budget allocation, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the last five years.

Response: 0

4.1.4.1 Budget allocation for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

00 00 00 00 00

File Description Document

Details of budget allocation, excluding salary during View Document the last five years

Any additional information View Document

4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 4.2.1 Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)

Response:

4.2.2 Collection of rare books, manuscripts, special reports or any other knowledge resources for library enrichment

Response:

The college always strives to provide sufficient number of books and other materials for the students. The college has downloaded various books and manuscripts from the rare book society of India and are providing it to the students in print. The library has downloaded copies of various reports of NABARD, RBI, Govt. of India and Gujarat for the reference of the students. Apart from the above the college has downloaded various other reports like the UN, UNICEF, UNESCO, IMF, World Bank, WTO which are used by our students. The library has three separate computers with internet facility exclusively for use of

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4.2.3 Does the institution have the following:

1.e-journals 2.e-ShodhSindhu 3.Shodhganga Membership 4.e-books 5.Databases

A. Any 4 of the above

B. Any 3 of the above

C. Any 2 of the above

D. Any 1 of the above

Response: A. Any 4 of the above

File Description Document

Details of subscriptions like e-journals,e- View Document ShodhSindhu,Shodhganga Membership etc

Any additional information View Document

4.2.4 Average annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

Response: 1.47

4.2.4.1 Annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

2.47933 0.76501 2.34914 0.39176 1.38630

File Description Document

Details of annual expenditure for purchase of books View Document and journals during the last five years

Audited statements of accounts View Document

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4.2.5 Availability of remote access to e-resources of the library

Response: No

4.2.6 Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students

Response: 6.59

4.2.6.1 Average number of teachers and students using library per day over last one year

Response: 119

File Description Document

Any additional information View Document

4.3 IT Infrastructure 4.3.1 Institution frequently updates its IT facilities including Wi-Fi

Response:

The IT facility of the college includes the Desktops, Laptops, printers, Mic system, printers and scanners. The computers of the college are updated with antivirus. In case of any complains in any of the computers of the college immediate action for the rectification of the same is carried out. The college updates IT facility from time to time. We have upgraded from Windows 2003 to Windows 2007 in the academic year 2016-17. We have added more number of computers, printers and colour printers, scanners, photocopy machines, projectors, Music system with blue tooth facility, mic and speakers in our IT facility. Since 2016-17 we have access to NAMO wifi with 5 MBPS speed along with BSNL broadband lease line with 10 MBPS for each computer.

4.3.2 Student - Computer ratio

Response: 14.81

4.3.3 Available bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution (Lease line) >=50 MBPS

35-50 MBPS

20-35 MBPS

5-20 MBPS

Response: >=50 MBPS

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File Description Document

Any additional information View Document

4.3.4 Facilities for e-content development such as Media Centre, Recording facility, Lecture Capturing System (LCS)

Response: No

File Description Document

Facilities for e-content development such as Media View Document Centre, Recording facility,LCS

4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure 4.4.1 Average Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component, as a percentage during the last five years

Response: 82.53

4.4.1.1 Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

55.31389 67.41166 78.53458 58.19749 42.15482

File Description Document

Details about assigned budget and expenditure on View Document physical facilities and academic facilities

Audited statements of accounts. View Document

4.4.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.

Response:

At the beginning of each academic year under the directive of the Principal various committees are formed for decentralization of work, smooth functioning of the day to day activities and for the maintenance and utilization of the college infrastructure and equipments. The committee is formed in such a manner that the Principal is at the helm at each of the committee and each committee has a Faculty co-ordinator and a number of teaching and non-teaching staff as the members. There are different faculty co-ordinators for different committees like sports, IT, Computer lab and others.

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Being a Government College, the entire responsibility of Infrastructure Augmentation and Maintenance rests with the PWD. Timely maintenance and repair work is carried out by the Public Works Department as and when required.

The purchase of the Books/Journals/Magazines falls in the purview of the Library committee. The library committee includes the college librarian and the faculty appointed as the library co-ordinator and other faculties as the member of the committee. The librarian is responsible for the maintenance of the books and other equipments in the library.

The purchase and maintenance of the college computes, timely administration of anti virus and updation of the internet facililty is the responsibility of the IT committee.

The co-ordinator of the Society for Creation of Opportunity through Proficiency in English (SCOPE)-DELL lab takes care of the maintenance of the computers in the lab. The college has a dead stock removal committee

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Criterion 5 - Student Support and Progression

5.1 Student Support 5.1.1 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government during the last five years

Response: 25.07

5.1.1.1 Number of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

583 498 540 588 538

File Description Document

Upload self attested letter with the list of students View Document sanctioned scholarships

Average percentage of students benefited by View Document scholarships and freeships provided by the Government during the last five years

5.1.2 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc. provided by the institution besides government schemes during the last five years

Response: 0

5.1.2.1 Total number of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc provided by the institution besides government schemes year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

00 00 00 00 00

5.1.3 Number of capability enhancement and development schemes –

1.For competitive examinations 2.Career counselling 3.Soft skill development 4.Remedial coaching 5.Language lab 6.Bridge courses

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7.Yoga and meditation 8.Personal Counselling

A. 7 or more of the above

B. Any 6 of the above

C. Any 5 of the above

D. Any 4 of the above

Response: A. 7 or more of the above

File Description Document

Details of capability enhancement and development View Document schemes

Any additional information View Document

5.1.4 Average percentage of student benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the institution during the last five years

Response: 60.24

5.1.4.1 Number of students benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the institution year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

805 1222 1345 1765 1762

File Description Document

Number of students benefited by guidance for View Document competitive examinations and career counselling during the last five years

Any additional information View Document

5.1.5 Average percentage of students benefited by Vocational Education and Training (VET) during the last five years

Response: 7.97

5.1.5.1 Number of students attending VET year-wise during the last five years

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2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

269 283 105 100 0

File Description Document

Details of the students benifitted by VET View Document

Any additional information View Document

5.1.6 The institution has a transparent mechanism for timely redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases

Response: Yes

File Description Document

Details of student grievances including sexual View Document harassment and ragging cases

Any additional information View Document

5.2 Student Progression 5.2.1 Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years

Response: 6.64

5.2.1.1 Number of outgoing students placed year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

17 33 41 38 97

File Description Document

Details of student placement during the last five View Document years

Any additional information View Document

5.2.2 Percentage of student progression to higher education (previous graduating batch)

Response: 20

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5.2.2.1 Number of outgoing students progressing to higher education

Response: 103

File Description Document

Details of student progression to higher education View Document

5.2.3 Average percentage of students qualifying in State/ National/ International level examinations during the last five years (eg: NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/State government examinations)

Response: 33.33

5.2.3.1 Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg: NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil services/ State government examinations) year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

4 1 0 0 0

5.2.3.2 Number of students who have appeared for the exams year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

6 1 0 0 0

File Description Document

Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ View Document international level examinations during the last five years

Any additional information View Document

5.3 Student Participation and Activities 5.3.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at national / international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five years.

Response: 5

5.3.1.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at

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2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

2 1 0 2 0

File Description Document

Number of awards/medals for outstanding View Document performance in sports/cultural activities at national/international level during the last five years e-copies of award letters and certificates View Document

5.3.2 Presence of an active Student Council & representation of students on academic & administrative bodies/committees of the institution

Response:

At the inception of each academic year the college forms the Student Representative Committee (SRC). The SRC is selected on the basis of academic merit. The General Secretary (GS) is at the top followed by the Co-GS. We appoint a lady representative to address to the issues pertaining to the female students of the college. The subordinate post of the LR is the Co-LR who can assist the LR in various activities and can take her place in her absence. The college appoints a Debate General Secretary and Co-DGS. For ensuring the representation of our students in the sports related decisions and functioning we have Gymkhana General Secretary or the GGS and the Co-GGS. The Cultural General Secretary and the Co- CGS play an active role as the representative of the students in the cultural events of the colleg. All the above posts are essentially held by the students of the third year. The first and the second year students from each division are elected as the class representatives of their respective classes. Thus we have a total of 26 members selected as the members of SRC. Apart from that in most of the committees of the college like the Youth Festival committee, CWDC, Newsletter committee, Eco club we have students as committee members. The SRC members play a vital role in the planning and execution of college days, teachers day, Independence day, FY Orientation day functions. In case of grievances, it is the student’s representatives that bring it to the notice of the faculties and the Principal. Our core strength is our student representatives of SRC, NSS, Committee members and our student volunteers who play an active role in the planning and organization of college events and programmes. Our NSS volunteers are an asset who oversee the discipline related matters during the college events.

5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural activities/ competitions organised at the institution level per year

Response: 23.4

5.3.3.1 Number of sports and cultural activities / competitions organised at the institution level year-wise

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during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

19 17 25 31 25

File Description Document

Report of the event View Document

Number of sports and cultural activities / View Document competitions organised per year

5.4 Alumni Engagement 5.4.1 The Alumni Association/Chapters (registered and functional) contributes significantly to the development of the institution through financial and non financial means during the last five years

Response:

The college has a registered Alumni association since 2016. We are making an all out effort to reach out to our old students through posting the alumni association form in the college website and sending group messages to them asking them to get registered. Even before the year 2016 though our alumni association was not registered, we were in touch with our past students who have contributed significantly through non- financial means. Many of our students have made a mark for themselves in the areas of performing arts and music. We have been taking benefit from their expertise at various levels.

5.4.2 Alumni contribution during the last five years(INR in Lakhs) ? 5 Lakhs

4 Lakhs - 5 Lakhs

3 Lakhs - 4 Lakhs

1 Lakh - 3 Lakhs

Response: 1 Lakh - 3 Lakhs

File Description Document

Any additional information View Document

Alumni association audited statements View Document

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5.4.3 Number of Alumni Association / Chapters meetings held during the last five years

Response: 5

5.4.3.1 Number of Alumni Association /Chapters meetings held year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

1 1 1 1 1

File Description Document

Number of Alumni Association / Chapters meetings View Document conducted during the last five years

Any additional information View Document

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Criterion 6 - Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 6.1.1 The governance of the institution is reflective of an effective leadership in tune with the vision and mission of the institution

Response:

Shri K. K. Shastri Government Commerce College was established with the objective of providing the students belonging to the eastern region of Ahmedabad, access to education leading to Bachelors degree in the discipline of commerce. Eastern part of the Ahmedabad has historically lagged behind the western region in terms of development and access to basic amenities including avenues of higher education. Most of the students of our college belong very humble backgrounds and are first generation college goers in their families. Keeping this in mind the college strives to provide the best opportunities to our students.

The college is committed to provide quality education to our students and give them ample opportunities for their overall development. Each year the students entering the first year of Bachelors are oriented towards the curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of the college. The college organizes a wide variety of activities for our students throughout the year. Under the Saptadhara initiative each year we organize activities under the Knowledge Band (Gyandhara), Creative Expression Band (Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti dhara), Fine Arts Band (Rangkala Kaushalya Dhara), Theatre Band (Natya Dhara), Music and Dance Band (Geet Sangeet Nrutya Dhara), Yoga and Sports Band (Vyayam, Yog, Khel-kud Dhara), Community/Social Service Band (Samudaya Seva Dhara). These activities give our students a chance to participate in events according to their taste and liking and thereby provides them a platform to find out their true potential. Such events also reduce their stage fright and at the end of their graduation we find that our students turn out to be much more confident individuals.

Round the year the college organizes various seminars and guest lectures for our students which give them an exposure to a wide variety of subjects. Many of our students come from economically backward strata of society and have the added responsibility of supporting their families along with their studies. We encourage and provide opportunities to such students to work part time after college hours so that they don’t have to drop out of college due to lack of funds. The students get themselves registered for part time work with the college placement cell. The college placement cell in turn provides them with the latest information on part time job opportunities. We are happy to share that many of our students have been employed through our ‘Earn while you learn’ programme.

Under the Finishing School Initiative, the final year students of the college are given soft skill training including basic manners and etiquettes, interview skills, resume writing and much more through well trained faculty members. The college has also provided three months training programme on beauty and wellness to our students under RUSA component XII (Vocationalisation of Higher Education).

Apart from the above programmes the college conducts various activities round the year for the holistic development of our students which includes Guest Lectures and seminars by experts in various fields, Various activities under CWDC round the year, provision of training programmes for Folk dance, handicrafts, drama and sports events.

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6.1.2 The institution practices decentralization and participative management

Response:

The college firmly believes that for the successful functioning of any educational institute decentralization of power and participative management plays a pivotal role. At the onset of each academic year the Principal, forms the various committees with one of the faculties as the Co- ordinator and three to four faculties as the members of the committee. While the committee is formed the Principal takes care to delegate the work according to the interest of the faculty members. Once the committee like the Examination committee, Time Table Committee, Youth Festival Committee, Sports Committee is formed, it is the responsibility of the committee members to carry out the activities successfully. Thus ensuring complete decentralization and delegation of power to faculties as per their interest and aptitude.

To see to it that the activities of the college has a good representation of the students the institute selects the Student Representative Council (SRC) at the initiation of each academic year on the basis of merit. The SRC has one of the faculties as the head and around 26 student member. These SRC members make sure that there is required representation of the students in the academic, co-curricular and extracurricular activities of the college. Apart from that in committees like Newsletter, college clubs, CWDC etc. students play an active role as members.

6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 6.2.1 Perspective/Strategic plan and Deployment documents are available in the institution

Response:

The college follows the directives of the Government of Gujarat and Gujarat University in terms of the quality initiatives. The strategic plan documents are sent by the Commissionerate of Higher Education, Government of Gujarat or by the Gujarat University. Rest of the policies regarding academic quality is prepared by the Principal and is implemented through various committees under his leadership.

Following are some of the committees of the college:

The Admission Committee

Since the Academic year 2014-15 the college has been following Centralized Admission Procedure of the Gujarat University. This is an online admission procedure carried out through the admission portal of the University. Students are allotted the college as per their choice and cut off marks. Students, who have been allotted Shri K. K. Shastri Government Commerce College, come to college for document verification. The documents are verified by our faculties and the same is indicated on the University portal.

The Time Table Committee

The Time Table Committee of the college, at the beginning of every semester, prepares the time table. The time table is prepared both for the UG and the PG classes. The Time Table is then put up on the college Notice Board.

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The Examination Committee

The Examination Committee prepares the examination schedule and uploads it on the College website college Notice Board. The successful completion of the exam and the display of the results are the responsibility of this committee.

The college has various committees for the several activities- (academic, support and administrative), taking place. All the committees maintain their strategic plan/deployment documents.

6.2.2 Organizational structure of the institution including governing body, administrative setup, and functions of various bodies, service rules, procedures, recruitment, promotional policies as well as grievance redressal mechanism

Response:

The college being a State Government College under the Government of Gujarat, follows the Government rules and regulations in terms of procedures, recruitment and promotional policies. The selection process of the permanent faculties is done through Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC). Once selected the posting of the faculties is carried out through Commisionerate of Higher Education, Government of Gujarat. Further the dictate of the Govt. is followed in terms of the transfers and promotional policies of the faculties. The appointment of the Contractual faculties of the college are also carried out by a well- structured procedure of the Commissionerat of Higher Education, Government of Gujarat.

The internal administration and day to day running of the college is carried out through the various committees formed by the Principal at the inception of each academic year. The Organogram is attached.

File Description Document

Any additional information View Document

6.2.3 Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation

1.Planning and Development 2.Administration 3.Finance and Accounts 4.Student Admission and Support 5.Examination

A. All 5 of the above

B. Any 4 of the above

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C. Any 3 of the above

D. Any 2 of the above

Response: A. All 5 of the above

File Description Document

Screen shots of user interfaces View Document

Details of implementation of e-governance in areas View Document of operation Planning and Development,Administration etc

6.2.4 Effectiveness of various bodies/cells/committees is evident through minutes of meetings and implementation of their resolutions

Response:

The Collegiate Women’s Development Cell

The College has a well-functioning CWDC Committee. The committee holds regular meetings in each semester and various programmes and activities are planned are carried out for the female students of the college. Every year the college organizes various programmes for the Personality Development, Awareness regarding Health and Hygiene, Career Development and Entrepreneurship and Self Defence and safety and security.

Sr. No. Year Activity 1 2013-14 Beauty Parlour Training Programme 2 2013-14 The female students of the college were registered with the

‘Help Emergency Alert Rescue Terminal) 3 2014-15 Yoga and Meditation Camp 4 2014-15 Breast Cancer Awareness Programme 5 2014-15 Swine Flu Awareness Programme 6 2014-15 Prograame on Ayurveda and Gyneacological Awareness 7 2014-15 Programme on Awareness About Traffic rules 8 2014-15 Riffle Shooting for girls 9 2014-15 Handicrafts workshop 10 2015-16 Part Time Employment Programme 11 2015-16 Female students taken to a Visit to SPIPA 12 2015-16 Lecture on ‘Goal Setting’ 13 2015-16 Lecture on ‘YOGA-As a Profession’ 14 2015-16 Karate Training Programme 15 2015-16 Lecure on Women’s Rights 16 2015-16 Lecture on How to Prepare for Civil Services 17 2015-16 Three of our students were taken to State Level Workshop at RJ

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Tibrewal Commerce College 18 2016-17 Karate Training for self defence 19 2016-17 Fifty girls of the college were taken to participate in the ‘Women Empowerment Conclave’on International Women’s Day at the Rotary Club of Kankaria 20 2017-18 Lecture on the Life and thoughts of Swami Vivekananda 21 2017-18 Lecture on ‘Women and Protection Under Criminal Law’ 22 2017-18 Lecture on ‘Nutritional Requirement among women’ 23 2017-18 Handicrafts Training Programme

6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 6.3.1 The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff

Response:

Ours being a Government College all the welfare measures of the Government is applicable to our teaching and non-teaching staff. These include the following:

Maternity Leave of 6 months as per Govt. norms Paternity Leave 15 days as per prevalent govt. norms Commuted leave/Medical Leave for the staff as per norms Medical Reimbursement L.T.C facility for teaching and non-teaching staff PF advance Facility to encash the Balance Earned Leave at the time of Retirement Duty Leave for the teaching staff to attend Workshops/Seminars/Trainings/Conferences/OP/Refresher/DP Duty Leave for the non-teaching staff to attend various training programmes Bonus facility for the non-teaching staff

6.3.2 Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years

Response: 0

6.3.2.1 Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

0 0 0 0 0

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File Description Document

Details of teachers provided with financial support View Document to attend conferences,workshops etc during the last five years

6.3.3 Average number of professional development /administrative training programs organized by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff during the last five years

Response: 0.4

6.3.3.1 Total number of professional development / administrative training programs organized by the Institution for teaching and non teaching staff year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

1 0 1 0 0

File Description Document

Reports of the Human Resource Development View Document Centres (UGC ASC or other relevant centres).

Details of professional development / administrative View Document training programs organized by the Institution for teaching and non teaching staff

6.3.4 Average percentage of teachers attending professional development programs viz., Orientation Program, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Program during the last five years

Response: 38.45

6.3.4.1 Total number of teachers attending professional development programs, viz., Orientation Program, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Programs year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

7 5 5 4 6

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File Description Document

Reports of the Human Resource Development View Document Centres (UGC ASC or other relevant centers).

Details of teachers attending professional View Document development programs during the last five years

6.3.5 Institution has Performance Appraisal System for teaching and non-teaching staff

Response:

At per the directions of Commission of Higher Education, at the end of each academic year all the faculties have to submit a Confidential Report comprising of a comprehensive account of all the curricular, co- curricular and extra-curricular activities done by them in the concerned academic year. This ensures of the documentation of the activities carried out by the faculties/non-teaching staff in each academic year. The faculties submit the duly filled in CR to the Principal. The Principal in turn notes down his review/remarks in each of the CR and forwards it the Comissionerate of Higher Education.

The faculties eligible for the higher grade through Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) fill their API forms and get it attested by the Principal and move it further towards the Commissionerate of Higher Education, wherein the documents are scrutinized and they are provided the Higher grade and career advancement as per the eligibility.

6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 6.4.1 Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly

Response:

Internal and External Financial Audit is conducted regularly in the institute as per the norms of the government. The college undergoes three different kinds of audit.

1. Audit by CA (Internal Audit)

2. Audit by Commissionerate of Higher Education, Government of Gujarat (External Audit)

3. Audit by Controller and Auditor General (External Audit)

The account of the college is operated by the Head Clerk and the Principal. Every year the college gets its accounts audited by a CA. This audit is checked by the Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, under the Govt. of Gujarat on a regular basis.

Every three to four years Commissionerate of Higher Education, Government of Gujarat conducts external audit to verify and check the accuracy in terms of accounting standards laid down by the Government. In case of any errors or inadequacy, they are corrected after discussion with the Principal and the Head clerk.

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Periodically the statements of Accounts of the college are also audited by Controller and Auditor General (Rajkot). The audited statement of accounts by the Auditor General are checked by the Government for consideration for providing further grants

6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, Philanthropists during the last five years (not covered in Criterion III) (INR in Lakhs)

Response: 20.5

6.4.2.1 Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

3.45140 4.34690 5.23910 4.49472 2.97

File Description Document

Details of Funds / Grants received from non- View Document government bodies during the last five years

Annual statements of accounts View Document

6.4.3 Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources

Response:

The college basically receives its funds from the following three means:

1. State Government – Salary and non-salary grant

2. Funds from Student’s fees

3. Grant from Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG) – To be spent specifically for the pre-determined Govt. programmes/initiatives

State Government- Salary and Non- Salary Grant

The college receives grants from the Government for Payment of the staff salary and office expenditure. The salary of teaching staff, Non teaching staff including the daily wages is paid out of this grant. The office expenditure of Stationary, Utility bills, Furniture and Computer is paid out of the Government Non- Salary Grant.

Funds from Student’s Fees

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Student’s fee has various components like the Tuition fee, Exam fee, Cultural fee, Alumni fee, Sports fee and Cultural fee. The fee collected for the above mentioned purpose and used in the expenditure arising in the aforesaid activities.

Grants from KCG for specific Government Initiatives and Programmes

The college receives grants from the Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat for specific Govt. Programmes and initiatives like Udisha, Saptadhara (The Seven Bands for overall development of the students), Finishing School, NAAC etc. The funds are used for the specific programmes for which it is alloted and at the end a utilization certificate is submitted to the KCG.

The Scholarship received by the students from the Government is directly credited to the student’s account. The college also avails funds from RUSA which is used for various activiteis under RUSA components. The College sees to it that the grants are used for the purpose for which it is sanctioned.

6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes

Response:

The IQAC of the college was formed in the year 2016-17. Ever since its inception the IQAC has worked incessantly towards quality assurances strategies and processes in the institute.

It was at the behest of the IQAC that the institute has got ISBN and ISSN numbers. Thus giving encouragement to the faculties to go ahead and excel in the field of research IQAC put forward the process of Green Audit done for our institute, thus moving a step forward in the direction of our commitment towards environmental protection and sustainability It was the relentless efforts of the IQAC that we got our ISO Certification IQAC prompted the college to begin the NSS unit. We are exceptionally proud of the fact that since its inception the NSS unit of the college has got tremendous support from the students, who in great numbers were willing to be NSS volunteers. The interest level among the students is so stupendous that in just in the second year we are going to put forth our demand for one more unit of NSS It is at the suggestion of the IQAC that the college has started two new clubs: The reading club and the Eco club For the purpose of well documentation of the six monthly activities of the college and for putting it out to the world, the IQAC has started the College Newsletter, the first edition of which was out in April, 2018. Majority of the faculties of the college are newly recruited GPSC faculties. The IQAC took initiation in conducting an FDP for the Faculties to Orient them for NAAC in a phased manner. Which has helped us in understanding the nuances of preparing the SSR IQAC plays a pivotal role in uploading of NIRF, SIRF and AISHE data of the college

6.5.2 The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operations

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Response:

The IQAC of the college is well aware of its primary responsibility of maintaining the standards in the matters of teaching, learning and evaluation.

Organization for seminars, Guest lectures and training programme for the students are encouraged. This is done by the various committees constituted for this purpose. The college has the Saptadhara Committee which conducts various co-curricular and extra- curricular activities in the college, the Youth Festival committee which takes care of the training and participation of the students in various Youth festival events at the zonal and the inter-zonal level, the CWDC committee which looks after various activities for the training, capacity building and sensitization of the female students.

The faculties are encouraged to intensify the use of ICT in the teaching and learning process. This we feel encourages experiential learning process. Instead of using the regular chalk and duster mode if the teacher introduces a new topic to the class with a small 5-minute video it helps the faculty in garner more undistracted attention to the subject matter and make the topic more real and participative for them and to keep their interest alive. The IQAC has followed a two pronged strategy for the same. On one hand the IQAC asks each department head to see to it that a greater number of their overall faculties start using ICT in their regular teaching process and the IQAC also sees to it that the college makes provision for more number of ICT related equipments so that more number of classrooms can be made IT enabled.

6.5.3 Average number of quality initiatives by IQAC for promoting quality culture per year

Response: 1

6.5.3.1 Number of quality initiatives by IQAC for promoting quality year-wise for the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

4 1 0 0 0

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6.5.4 Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include:

1.Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); timely submission of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) to NAAC; Feedback collected, analysed and used for improvements 2.Academic Administrative Audit (AAA) and initiation of follow up action 3.Participation in NIRF 4.ISO Certification 5.NBA or any other quality audit

A. Any 4 of the above

B. Any 3 of the above

C. Any 2 of the above

D. Any 1 of the above

Response: A. Any 4 of the above

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6.5.5 Incremental improvements made during the preceding five years (in case of first cycle) Post accreditation quality initiatives (second and subsequent cycles)

Response:

The institute had gone for the State Level Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) during the academic year 2013-14. The college had received certain Recommendations for Quality improvement and we had taken positive steps to incorporate that changes and recommendations.

Recruitment of Permanent Librarian

The AAA peer team had recommended the appointment of a Permanent Librarian to ‘empower and manage the learning resource’. The college was not having a permanent librarian prior to that, which proved to be a hindrance in the progress and maintenance of the college library. Ours being a Government college, the appointment of staff including the librarian is carried out by the Govt. of Gujarat. The college finally received a Permanent Librarian in the academic year 2015-16.

Recruitment of more number of Permanent Faculties

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One of the other important recommendations by the AAA peer team was the need for more faculties. Prior to academic year 2013-14, the college was functioning with only three permanent teaching faculties. But since academic year 2013-14, the Govt. had conducted permanent recruitments as a result of which we received more number GPSC appointed permanent faculties. At present the college has a total of seven permanent faculties and six faculties on Contract basis also appointed through Govt. procedure. Thus we have a total of thirteen full time faculties which helped in reducing the work burden and left some room for quality improvement in teaching learning and co-curricular activities.

Centralized Admission Procedure

The college is an affiliated institute of Gujarat University and so follows the prescribed procedures and rules of the University, especially in matters of Admission and Examination. Since academic year 2014-15 Gujarat University has been carrying out Centralized Admission Procedure in its affiliated colleges, wherein the students apply for admission in the Gujarat University portal. The students are allotted colleges on the basis of their merit based on reservation and their preference.

Post-Graduation Centre

It was a long term demand from our UG students that the college should start a PG Centre as well. We are happy that we had applied to the University to allow us to start a PG Centre at our college, we finally got the permission in the academic year 2017-18.

NSS Unit

The college got an NSS unit of 100 students in the year 2017 which has played a vital role in bringing our students into a cohesive group and helped to direct their energy in a positive manner.

ISO Certificate

We received ISO certification on July 2017. Abiding by the set standards under the ISO certification we are in a better position to cater betting quality teaching and learning environment to our students.

Green Audit

Ours is a Green Audit certified college since February 2018. This shows our commitment towards environmental conservation.

Apart from the above some of the other incremental improvements in the last five years has been the installation of solar panels, CCTV cameras, Library automation and Gymnasium and indoor games facility.

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Criterion 7 - Institutional Values and Best Practices

7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities 7.1.1 Number of gender equity promotion programs organized by the institution during the last five years

Response: 23

7.1.1.1 Number of gender equity promotion programs organized by the institution year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

4 2 9 6 2

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7.1.2

1.Institution shows gender sensitivity in providing facilities such as: 1.Safety and Security 2.Counselling 3.Common Room

Response:

Safety & Security: Safety and security of our female students is our top priority. The campus is under the surveillance of CCTV cameras installed at various strategic locations. We have adequate no. of watchmen in the campus at different places in the campus and also on each floor. During time of youth festival preparations and other cultural events we see to it that there is some female staff always present with our female students. We have issued ID cards for our students which makes the entry of unscrupulous elements difficult.

Counseling: The college has a Anti Ragging cell, Women’s cell and we also have designated mentors whom the students can contact in case they face any kind of problems. In case any issue arises the students always feel free to contact any of the above and discuss their matter.

Common Room:

The college does provide a separate common room for girls with a nearby ladies’ toilet and comfortable seating facilities.

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7.1.3 Alternate Energy initiatives such as:

1.Percentage of annual power requirement of the Institution met by the renewable energy sources

Response: 67.77

7.1.3.1 Annual power requirement met by the renewable energy sources (in KWH)

Response: 16404

7.1.3.2 Total annual power requirement (in KWH)

Response: 24204

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7.1.4 Percentage of annual lighting power requirements met through LED bulbs

Response: 0

7.1.4.1 Annual lighting power requirement met through LED bulbs (in KWH)

7.1.4.2 Annual lighting power requirement (in KWH)

Response: 24204

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7.1.5 Waste Management steps including: • Solid waste management • Liquid waste management • E-waste management

Response:

Solid Waste Management

The institute has Launched the Swachchh College Abhiyan in keeping with the Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan

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7.1.6 Rain water harvesting structures and utilization in the campus

Response:

Yes, rain water harvesting is being practiced in the college building in three separate tanks. The college shares the campus with four other colleges in the same building. The college building thus has a large built up area. This results in a large terrace area at the top, which helps in rainwater collection. There are drains through which this water is collected in the underground tanks with a large capacity. The campus has three such underground tanks wherein rainwater is collected. This helps in percolation of water into the soil and recharging our ground water level.

7.1.7 Green Practices • Students, staff using a) Bicycles b) Public Transport c) Pedestrian friendly roads • Plastic-free campus • Paperless office • Green landscaping with trees and plants

Response:

Keeping up with our commitment towards Environmental Sustainability and conservation of vital natural resources we have taken up various measures:

The college conducts Green Audit of the campus and facilities through a regulated mechanism. Based on the recommendations of the audit team, the institute has carried a number of ecofriendly changes It is with the active efforts of Shri K. K. Shastri Government Commerce College that we have installed the solar power panels and we are proud of the fact that we generate more power that we consume, the rest is given to the power grid Almost 75 percent of our students use Public Transport facilities to commute to and from the college As part of the Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan we keep our campus litter free and plastic free by having sufficient dustbins on each floor and giving strict instructions to both staff and students to play and effective role in keeping the campus plastic free We have placed signboards reiterating the importance of saving electricity and saving water in

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our toilets/near drinking water facilities and signboards like ‘Clean Campus' The college has a well-functioning Eco Club, wherein the Faculties and the students carry out a variety of activities throughout the year for awareness creation about environmental conservation Every year our students of NSS in collaboration with the Eco Club take out a Rally in our peripheral area on the topic of Environment conservation. Students take part in large numbers.

7.1.8 Average percentage expenditure on green initiatives and waste management excluding salary component during the last five years

Response: 1.45

7.1.8.1 Total expenditure on green initiatives and waste management excluding salary component year- wise during the last five years(INR in Lakhs)

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

2.08772 2.62283 0.69684 0 0

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7.1.9 Differently abled (Divyangjan) Friendliness Resources available in the institution:

1.Physical facilities 2.Provision for lift 3.Ramp / Rails 4.Braille Software/facilities 5.Rest Rooms 6.Scribes for examination 7.Special skill development for differently abled students 8.Any other similar facility (Specify)

A. 7 and more of the above

B. At least 6 of the above

C. At least 4 of the above

D. At least 2 of the above

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Response: C. At least 4 of the above

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7.1.10 Number of Specific initiatives to address locational advantages and disadvantages during the last five years

Response: 5

7.1.10.1 Number of specific initiatives to address locational advantages and disadvantages year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

2 1 1 1 0

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7.1.11 Number of initiatives taken to engage with and contribute to local community during the last five years (Not addressed elsewhere)

Response: 4

7.1.11.1 Number of initiatives taken to engage with and contribute to local community year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

1 2 1 0 0

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7.1.12 Code of conduct handbook exists for students, teachers, governing body, administration including

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Vice Chancellor / Director / Principal /Officials and support staff

Response: Yes

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7.1.13 Display of core values in the institution and on its website

Response: Yes

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7.1.14 The institution plans and organizes appropriate activities to increase consciousness about national identities and symbols; Fundamental Duties and Rights of Indian citizens and other constitutional obligations

Response: Yes

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7.1.15 The institution offers a course on Human Values and professional ethics

Response: Yes

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7.1.16 The institution functioning is as per professional code of prescribed / suggested by statutory bodies / regulatory authorities for different professions

Response: Yes

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7.1.17 Number of activities conducted for promotion of universal values (Truth, Righteous conduct, Love, Non-Violence and peace); national values, human values, national integration, communal

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Response: 16

7.1.17.1 Number of activities conducted for promotion of universal values (Truth, Righteous conduct, Love, Non-Violence and peace); national values, human values, national integration, communal harmony and social cohesion as well as for observance of fundamental duties year-wise during the last five years

2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14

3 1 4 4 4

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7.1.18 Institution organizes national festivals and birth / death anniversaries of the great Indian personalities

Response:

The college celebrates National Festivals like Independence Day, Republic day, Gandhi Jayanti, Death Anniversary of Shahid Bhagat Singh, Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, Birth Anniversary Shri K. K. Shastriji with great fervor and enthusiasm.

We organize an elaborate program on the 15th of August every year. We invite an eminent personality from the society as our chief guest for the occasion. The preparations for these events are done by the collaborative efforts of SRC, NSS and the cultural committee. The SRC takes the responsibility of management of the event, the NSS takes care of student discipline and the cultural committee manages the stage performance, patriotic songs and compering. Thus Every year the entire college along with the staff and the students come together to make the event a grand success.

7.1.19 The institution maintains complete transparency in its financial, academic, administrative and auxiliary functions

Response:

Yes, ours being a Government College all the activities and the functions of the college like appointment of teachers (both permanent and contract), promotion policies are followed according to the Government of Gujarat rules and regulations. In terms of admissions of our students we follow the Centralized Admission procedure of the Gujarat University, wherein the cutoffs, the admission criteria and other relevant

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information are displayed on the website. Most of the relevant information pertaining to the college is made available on the college website. The internal marks of the students, the announcement regarding various academic and extra curricular activities for the students are uploaded on the college website. The students are priorly informed about all college activities through Circulation of notices in the classrooms, Display on the college notice board, Bulk messages to the studens and through the college website.

The college conducts Internal and external audit regularly. The external is also conducted periodically by Commissionerate of Higher Education, Govt. of Gujarat and also by the Controller and Auditor General. This ensures complete transparency in financial matters.

7.2 Best Practices 7.2.1 Describe at least two institutional best practices (as per NAAC Format)

Response:

Title of the Practice: 1. Vibrant Student Representative Council

Objective

To include the students as a vital element in the growth and development of the institute To develop the important life skills like leadership and administrative skills among the students Representation of the views and Grievances of the larger student community To act as a bridge between the staff and the students

The Context

The college conducts a variety of activities round the year starting with Orientation of the first year students, various seminars, guest lectures, College day celebration, Annual day and Farewell of the final year students. The SRC of the college plays a pro-active role in the Planning and Organizing of these college activities. Thus students being at the core of these activities help in honing the organizational skills among the students and the college is able to know the concerns of the student community through the SRC members

The practice

At the inception of each academic year the SRC is selected on the basis of the previous year’s academic performance. The students are selected for various posts like General Secretary, Co-GS, LR, Co-LR and various class representatives. Each member of the committee has a specific task to perform. The SRC members are Oriented by the Faculty coordinator about the activities and functions that they need to perform for that academic year. The activities begin with the planning of various college events and their smooth execution. The SRC members are able to mobilize a large student base for the success of the college activities and functions. Many times the student related grievances and complains are brought to the college authorities through the SRC

Evidence of Success

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We have been consistently witnessing since the past couple of years that the students who were visibly reserved nature at the beginning of the college, once being SRC members turn out to be more vivacious and confident. We have observed the development of tremendous leadership skills among the students. The SRC members become more exuberant and a complete metamorphosis is witnessed in their personality.

Problems encountered

By rule SRC members are selected on the basis of academic merit. It happens those students possessing genuine leadership skill are sometimes left out of SRC due to not meeting the required standards in terms of academic performance.

Title of Practice: 2. Social Outreach Activities

Objectives of the Practice

To nurture in the students, a sense of oneness with the society in which they inhabit To inculcate a feeling of empathy towards the lesser privileged To create awareness about various social issues and the positive role that they could play to mitigate the same Finally, to make our students into a responsible citizens of the country

The Context

The ultimate aim of education is to develop the young generation into responsible citizens of the country and the world at large. The classroom environment many times is not able to familiarize our students with the real problems and issues crippling the society and their surroundings. In spite of the great strides that our country has taken in terms of Growth, we are still facing hiccups at various developmental goals in terms of Education, Health and Sanitation. Our college is situated in Khokhra area in the Eastern part of Ahmedabad, belonging to the lower socio-economic strata of society. The college regularly conducts various community outreach activities in the surrounding areas. Most of these activities are carried out under the ‘Samudaik Seva - -Dhara’ of the Saptadhara initiative. The college got its NSS unit in 2017-18, since then these activities are carried out under the NSS unit.

The Practice

The college has an effective Social Outreach activities cell initially under the Samudaik Seva Dhara and later under the NSS unit since academic year 2017-18. Every year multitude of events are conducted under the ambit of Social Outreach Activities. The college regularly organizes Blood Donation Camps in the college Campus in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society. This activity is conducted since Academic year 2010-11 with great regularity. Most of the Social Outreach activities are carried out around the periphery of the college campus. We regularly organize various social outreach programmes among which our students spend time at the Old age homes and orphanages. The students organize Food Stall day in our college campus, wherein the students take part in large numbers and the revenue so generated is used to donate books in the nearby Municipal School. Apart from that our students also visited the nearby Khokhra areas and do awareness campaigns regarding health issues and Swine flu. Our students collected and donated Rs. 8500/- for KERALA FLOOD RELIEF FUND. Under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan our students conducted massive cleaning activities in the nearby localities. The students of the college also do an extensive extension work in the Fagvel Village Panchayat.

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Evidence of Success

The regular conducting of these activities have instilled a sense of responsibility among our students and they are now more empathetic towards their surroundings. The college got its NSS unit as recent as academic year 2017-18, but the unit has been very successful and have been able to conduct a great number of social activities due to the active participation and enthusiasm of our students.

Problems encountered

Lack of sufficient funds to conduct more vulnerable activities

7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness 7.3.1 Describe/Explain the performance of the institution in one area distinctive to its vision, priority and thrust

Response:

The institute was set up by the Government with a vision to provide to the students of the Eastern region of Ahmedabad quality higher education in the discipline of commerce. Most of the reputed colleges of Ahmedabad are situated in Western Ahmedabad. Eastern part of Ahmedabad has historically lagged behind the western region in terms of access to basic amenities including access to Higher education. The college has actually made a concrete effort in bridging the east west gap. Most of students come from the peripheral areas of Khokhra which was earlier the ghetto of textile mills in Ahmedabad. Our students come from the family of mill workers and so most of them belong to the lower socio economic strata of the society. Many of them are the first in their entire family to have access to higher education. Our vision and mission stresses on the holistic development of such students for whom college education is actually a dream come reality for the students and the parents as well.

In each of our endeavours we keep the above sentiment in mind. Our college is among the very few selected Govt. colleges wherein all the govt. programs are introduced. We are very proud of the fact that we see to it that We encourage and provide opportunities to such students to work part time after college hours so that they don’t have to drop out of college due to lack of funds. The students get themselves registered for part time work with the college placement cell. The college placement cell in turn provides them with the latest information on part time job opportunities. The college further provides them with all other help and guidance in terms of taking up the job. We are happy to share that many of our students have been employed through our ‘Earn while you learn’ programme.

The college has an active Career Counselling and Placement Cell. Each year the final year students of the college are given training on various aspects like Resume writing, Personality development, Facing the Interview, Training for GPSC and UPSC etc. We regularly organize placement programmes for our Final Year students in which we have reputed employers like TCS, ICICI, HDFC and Reliance among others.

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5. CONCLUSION

Additional Information :

The college has initiated its PG center in the Academic Year 2017-18. Our Center is still in the stage of infancy which we further aim to develop and bring out incremental improvements in the near future.

Concluding Remarks :

SKKSGCC aims to provide a stimulating environment to the students, so that they have a wide range of avenues and opportunities to realize the areas of their potential and excel in the same. We have designated Initiatives like Saptadha - aimed to bring out the best in their potentialities, earn while you learn – to help them to support their families along with their studies, Samudaik Seva Dhara and NSS- to make them empathetic towards fellow human beings, Finishing School- to hone their soft skills and Career Guidance and Counselling/ Placement cell- to help them to find out credible job opportunities. Keeping in mind the modest backgrounds of majority of our students we always strive to provide our level best as the holistic development of our students is our sole aim and priority

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