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Kuvempu University GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADECOLLEGE Koppa, Chikkamagaluru (District),

REACCREDITATION-SECOND CYCLE SELF STUDY REPORT

FEBRUARY 2015 TRACK ID: KACOGN11768 National Assessment and Accreditation Council An Autonomous Institution of University Grants Commission Nagarbhavi, -560 072

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NAAC REACCREDITATION – SECOND CYCLE

NAAC Steering Committee

Chairman :Sri. Venkatesh K C,Principal

Coordinator :Sri. Naveena VAsst. Prof.

I. CURRICULAR ASPECTS II.TEACHING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION

Coordinator Sri. Naveena V Coordinator Sri. Shivakumar A

Sri. Prabhakar S V Member Sri. Nagesha Gowda Member

Sri. Shivakumar A S Coordinator Sri. P G Hegde Member

II. RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND IV.INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING EXTENTION RESOURCE Coordinator Sri. Udaya Kumar D S Coordinator Dr. Prasanna Kumara B C Dr. Kotyal S Y Member Sri. Nagaraja S V Member

Sri. Rajesh N Naik Member Sri. Venkatesha Murthy Member

V.STUDENT SUPPORT AND VI.GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND PROGRESSION MANAGEMENT Coordinator Sri. Naveena V Coordinator Sri. Narasimha S A Dr. Sreepathi K Member Smt. Bhagyalakshmi Member

Sri. Puttaswamy A C Member Sri. Ganapathi Member

VII.INNOVATIONS AND BEST VIII.DRAFT AND PROOF PRACTICES NAAC Coordinator Sri. Naveena V Smt. Bharathi Coordinator

Smt. Vasumathi K S Member Sri. Narasimha S A Asst. Professor

Sri. Avinash Member Kum. Devaki Pandith T R Guest Lecturer

Sri. Aravind Member

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PART I : THE EVALUATION REPORT A. PREFACE

Government First Grade College came to be established in 1982 with the sole intention of making higher accessible to the students of the region. Earlier students had to go to distant places like Chikmagalore, Mangalore, , or Bangalore such cities in order to fulfill their aspirations for . But, the same was beyond the reach of common people. Students from lower rung of the society were bereft of the education for this reason. In such a scenario, educationists, political leaders and philanthropists of Koppa made consorted efforts to get a government first grade college sanctioned. As a result, the dream of getting a degree college at Koppa was materialized in the year 1982. The Government First Grade College has been quenching the intellectual thirst of hundreds of students every year for more than two decades. With each passing year, student strength of the institution has been on the rise and this appears to be a clear testimonial for its quality education. Since its inception, the institution has been making a steady progress both at the level of curriculum and infrastructure. At present, there are 18 classrooms, a library, a multi- purpose hall which serves the need for an auditorium, 3 staff rooms, 2 laboratories, a playground, a computer lab, women‟s waiting room and a canteen.

In addition to the Under Graduate courses, the college commenced a Post Graduate course, (M.Com), in the year 2011-12. This was in response to the huge demand for a PG course in commerce in the recent years by the students, parents and people‟s representatives of the region. Even with the limited infrastructure and in the absence of enough regular teaching faculty, the students of the Postgraduate Department of Commerce have fared well in the university examinations. The result of the institution is on par with that of the University.

Sd.

Principal

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B. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Government First Grade College, Koppa is located in a place which has a unique historical importance in Karnataka state. Koppa, which is at present a taluk headquarter in Chikkmagaluru district is known for its invaluable contribution to the promotion of culture and heritage of the State. The town is situated nearly 100 km from the district headquarter and about 70 km from the University headquarters, namely, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga. The place is historically very important, being only about 30 km from the Sharada Mutt and just 12 km from Kavi Shaila, Kuppali, the birthplace of the famous litterateur, . Various institutions and individuals over many centuries have been promoting education, art, culture, literature, and social harmony, spirit of sacrifice, agriculture and spirituality in this region. Since its inception in the year 1982, the institution has been catering to the educational needs of the rural folk. Students from the economically deprived, under privileged classes have an equal opportunity to get access to the best available education in the region. At present 69 teaching, six non-teaching staff members serve the institution. The institution has been offering one post graduate and four under graduate courses to 1114 students of the region. The Self Study Report of the Second Cycle being presented to the NAAC has been prepared evaluating its quality based on the following seven criteria highlighting key aspects under each criterion. CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS The institution follows the curriculum prescribed by the affiliating Kuvempu University. Many of the teachers in the institution have been a part of the curriculum development by being members of the Board of Studies which takes care of curriculum development. In addition to the prescribed curriculum, students‟ knowledge on various other academic areas is widened by special lectures, seminars and workshops organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). The Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Karnataka has also been trying its best to enhance students‟ skills on life and vocation by organizing special programmes like Angla, Naipunya Nidhi, Star, Vikasana and Manavathe. Feedback is taken from students about these programmes to assess their validity. Feedback is also sought from students on teachers and the institution, which helps in bettering the education provided to them. The college provides equal importance to extra-curricular activities as the institution believes that they are also vital for the overall growth of a student‟s personality.

CRITERION II: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION The college is the most sought after institution in the region due to its quality education As it is a government institution, admission is provided to all. Disabled students are provided with all the necessary amenities. Equal attention is paid to slow and fast learners. Students are educated to respect women and environment. Teachers are encouraged to make use of technology to make the teaching-learning

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NAAC-SSR FEB 2015 activity more successful. IQAC plays a major role in organizing special lectures, seminars and workshops for the benefit of both teachers and students to improve the teaching-learning activity in the college. Teachers are encouraged to adopt unique methods in teaching so cater to the needs of the new generation of tech-savvy, internet-friendly students. As library plays a vital role on one‟s learning, efforts are made to keep it updated and advanced. The success rate of teaching is assessed through feedback system. Teachers are motivated to take up research activities and to attend training programmes provided by various agencies to upgrade knowledge. The activities of teaching-learning is evaluated through tests, exams and feedback system.

CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION The college has always encouraged teachers to engage in research related activities. As a result, a few teachers have successfully engaged in UGC sponsored minor and major research projects. The Vision Group on and Technology (VGST) of the Government of Karnataka has also selected a faculty for the „Young Scientist Award‟. Five National and one State-level conferences have been held in the college that always provide teachers and students to engage in research activities. Teachers of the relevant topics assist students who take up research activities and they are provided with all the necessary amenities available in the institution. All the efforts are made by the college to upgrade the existing facilities that are useful for a researcher. A MATLAB has been set up with the financial assistance of VGST. A few teachers have published their research articles in renowned National and International Journals. National Service Scheme (NSS), Youth Red Cross, Rangers and Rovers units of the institution engage in extension activities. Through these units activities like sanitary programmes, blood donation camps, and social awareness programmes are conducted. With the collaboration of many prestigious institutions, the college has organized a few seminars and conferences. However, a lot more needs to be done in the area of consultancy.

CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES The institution believes that effective infrastructure and learning resources enhance the quality of the activity of teaching and learning. Hence, a lot of efforts are being made to improve the same. The college has been seeing a rise in students‟ strength with each passing year and to meet the demand of such strength, suitable infrastructure is being created using the available funds. However, the pace has to be increased. Equal attention is being to paid to extracurricular activities and the related amenities. A full-fledged library, multi-gym, a multi-purpose hall, a computer lab, internet facility are the most important facilities provided by the college. Apart from books and journals, e-resources are also available in library for students and teachers. Efforts are made by the faculty to use ICT facilities available in teaching. The institution undertakes timely maintenance and service activities for the existing infrastructure.

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CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION The college has a website and prospectus, which provide students ample data on the institution. It also publishes a magazine that again gives a reader enough information on the college. Many scholarships are available to students for their financial support as most of them are from financially weaker sections. Skill-based, job-oriented trainings are also provided to students by organizing workshops, special lectures and by conducting government-sponsored programmes in the college. Encouragement is given to students to take part in cultural and sports events. The institution has a rich heritage of students‟ achievement in the co-curricular activities for long. Assistance is provided to students to take part in campus interviews conducted in nearby institutions or cities. Different committees exist in the college to resolve the problems of students. Feedback system ensures better facilities for students. Assistance from alumni and parents is sought to strengthen the institution on various fronts.

CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT The vision, mission and objectives of the college assure a student of its promises and commitments. The principal and all the faculty members strive hard not to disappoint any stakeholder in this regard. The College Development Council (CDC), parents, alumni and other well wishers of the institution have always joined hands with the institutional head to make it one of the best in the State. Power and responsibility are decentralized and shared so as to ease the management process. Various committees framed for the purpose ensure smooth and effective functioning of the college. Efforts are also made to develop leadership qualities among students for better future of the nation. The faculty members are always encouraged to take part in trainings and research activities for their all-round development. The IQAC has been playing a vital role in assuring the quality to its stakeholders through various constructive programmes. CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES The institution has been employing various innovative methods in the teaching-learning activity and has initiated a few best practices that make it a unique one. The campus has been lush green with variety of shrubs, trees and a beautiful garden. Efforts are made to keep it plastic-free. By managing wastes of different kinds in a scientific way, the campus is made free of any hazardous pollutants. Power consumption is made minimal with the use of solar lamps and CFLs. Among the many best practices followed in the college, one has caught the attention of many and students hail it as the most useful and unique practice.

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PART II : INSTITUTIONAL DATA A. PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE

1. Name and address of the college:

Name: Govt. First Grade College, Koppa Address: Balagadi, Koppa, Chikkamagaluru (Dist) City: Koppa Pin: 577126 State: Karnataka Phone: 08265-221005 Fax: 08265-221005 Website: www.gfgckoppa.org e-mail: [email protected]

2. For communication:

Telephone Designation Name Mobile Fax Email with STD code Venkateshkc Prof. K.C. 08165221 Principal 08165-221005 9448555407 555@gmail. Venkatesh 005 com Steering 08165221 thenavina@ Committee Mr. Naveena V 08165-221005 9008522720 005 gmail.com Co-ordinator

3. Status of the Institution: Affiliated College

4. Type of Institution: a. By Gender: Co-education b. By shift: Day

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5. Is it a recognized minority institution? No

6. a. Source of funding:Government b.Date of establishment of the college:05-08-1982

7. University to which the college is affiliated/or which governs the college (If it is a constituent college) Kuvempu University, Shivamogga, Karnataka State.

8. a. Details of UGC recognition:

Remarks Under Section Date, Month & Year (If any)

i. 2(f) 10-04-1992 Copy attached

ii. 12 (B) 03-09-2003 Copy attached

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

Under Recognition/Appr Day, Month Validity Remark Section/ oval details and Year s Clause Institution/Depart (dd-mm-yyyy) ment/ Programme

i

ii NA iii iv

(Enclose the recognition/approval letter)

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9. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges? Yes If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status? No

10. .Is the college recognized a. By UGC as a college with Potential for Excellence (CPE)? No b. For its performance by any other governmental agency? No

11. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts: Location* Semi – Urban

Campus area in sq.mts. 10.28 acres

Built up area in sq.mts 3 acres

(* Urban, semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify)

12. Facilities available on the campus (Tick the available facility and provide numbers or other details at appropriate places) or in case the institute has an agreement with other agencies in using any of the listed facilities provide information on the facilities covered under the agreement.  Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities:A separate seminar hall is available  Sports facilities * Playground * Sports Materials * Multi Gym  Hostel * Boys’ Hostel: No * Girls’ hostel:Outstation girls‟ use the hostel facility provided by the Government of Karnataka for backward community students * Working women’s hostel:No

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 Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff (give numbers available – cadre wise): Land is available for the purpose of construction of staff quarters. But, as of now, there are no quarters for staff.  Cafeteria:College Canteen is available in the Campus  Health centre – First aid facility is available in the girls waiting room and with the physical instructor. Health centre staff- For health issues, the college depends on the nearby government hospital.  Facilities like banking, post office, book shops:No such facility is available in the campus as the town is small. All these services are available to students and staff in about 2 kms distance.  Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff:Students and a few staff members use public transport but two buses are running only for our students. An MOU has been done with private operators for this purpose.  Animal house:No  Biological waste disposal: Yes, through adequate drainage system  Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage: Yes- Generators and UPS are available  Solid waste management facility: Yes  Waste water management:No  Water harvesting:Yes

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13. Details of programmes offered by the college (Give data for current academic year)

Sanctione Medium Name of the Entry d/ No. of Sl. Programme Duratio of Programme/ Qualificat students Level n instructi approved No. ion admitted Course on Student strength

B.A., Kannada 1. UG B.Com., 3 Years PUC 1041 1041 / English B.Sc, BBM,

2. PG M.Com. 2 Years UG English 73 73

14. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes? No

15. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any?

Yes √ No --- Number 01 The new programme introduced was M.Com. in 2011-12

16. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library, Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree awarding programmes Similarly, do not list the departments offering common compulsory subjects for all the programmes like English, regional languages etc.) Faculty Departments UG PG Research Arts Department of History UG

Department of UG Department of Political Science UG

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Department of Sociology UG Department of Kannada UG Department of Library & UG Information Science Science Department of Physics UG Department of Mathematics UG Department of Electronics UG Commerce Department of Commerce & UG PG Management (M.Com.) 17. Number of Programmes offered under a. Annual System b. Semester System c. Trimester System All programs are offered under Semester System

18. Number of Programmes with a. Choice Bases Credit System - NIL b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach - NIL c. Any other (specify and provide details) - NIL

19. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education? -No-

20. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education? -No-

21. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institutio

Teaching faculty Non-teaching Positions Associate Assistant Technical staff Professor staff Professor Professor

M F M F M F M F M F

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Sanctioned* by the MUGC/University/ - - 06 02 12 01 04 02 0 0 Sate Government Recruited

Yet to recruit ------

Sanctioned by the Management /Society or other ------authorized bodies Recruited Yet to recruit ------* M-Male *F-Female

22. Qualifications of the teaching staff:

Associate Assistant Highest Professor Professor Professor Total qualification Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers D.Sc./D/Litt. ------Ph.D. - - 02 00 03 - 05 M.Phil. - - 00 01 07 01 09 P.G. - - 04 01 02 00 07 Guest Lecturers Male Female Total Ph.D. 00 00 00 M.Phil. 02 01 03 P.G. 14 31 45

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23. Number of Guest Faculty engaged with the college: - 48

24. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic years.

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Categories Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female

SC 49 36 47 56 49 62 51 86

ST 12 18 17 20 20 21 22 28

OBC 200 264 200 291 201 347 197 372

General 100 177 130 196 125 189 157 191

Others Phy 01 01 01 00 00 00 00 00

362 496 395 563 395 619 427 677

TOTAL 858 958 1014 1104

25. Details on students enrollment in the college during the current academic year: (2014-15)

Type of Students UG PG M.Phil Ph.D Total

Students from the same state where the 1041 73 - - 1114 college is located

Students from other states of - - - - -

NRI students - - - - -

Foreign students - - - - -

Total 1041 73 - - 1114

26. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches) UG: 02% PG: Nil

27. Unit Cost of Education (unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled)

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a) including the salary component: Rs. 16726=00 b) excluding the salary component: Rs. 4547=00

28. Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)? - Yes a) Is it a registered centre for offering distance education programmes of another University: Yes b) Name of the University which has granted such registration: Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, Karnataka State c) Do Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council - Yes d) Number of programmes offered:63

29. Provide Teacher –student ratio for each of the programme/course offered Arts – 1:18 Commerce– 1:43 Science – 1:17

30. Is the college applying for Accreditation: Cycle 2 Re-Accreditation

31. Date of accreditation * (applicable for cycle 2, cycle 3, cycle 4 and re-assessment only) Cycle 1: 16-09-2004 Accreditation Outcome/Result - C++ The Accreditation certificate is enclosed in the annexure

32. Number of working days during the last academic year:243 Days 33. Number of teaching days during the last academic year(Teaching days means days on which lecture were engaged excluding the examination days):193

34. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC): IQAC 05-10-2004

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35. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC. AQAR 2009-10 ……… 20-03-2011 AQAR 2010-11 ……… 01-03-2013 AQAR 2011-12 ……… 01-03-2013 AQAR 2012-13 ……… 15-10-2013 AQAR 2013-14 ……… 09-01-2015

36. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. (Do not include explanatory/descriptive information) -NIL-

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An Overview of College’s Students’ Strength and Results in Charts and Graphs:

Category wise Student Strength 569 600 548 565 492 500 466

400 348 336 326 314 300 277

200 157 137 111 85 103 100 50 55 30 37 41 0 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

SC ST OBC GM

Student Strength From 2010-11 to 2014-15 600

500 478 418 398 388 400 373 363 340 359 315 300 279

200 162 162 137 146 102 83 85 96 99 100 100 56 73 35 0 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

BA B.Com. BBM B.Sc. M.Com

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Student Strength Boys-Girls Ratio

800 677 698 563 619 600 496 362 395 400 395 427 415

200

0

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Boys Girls

Kuvempu University Results 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

BA B.Com BBM B.Sc M.Com

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Results from 2010-11 to 2013-14

100 93 93 89 90 87 85 83 85 83 90 79 79 75 80 71 72 72 65 66 70 61 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

BA B.Com BBM B.Sc. M.Com.

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B. CRITERIAWISE INPUTS

CRITERION I:

CURRICULAR ASPECTS

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CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS

1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation 1.1.1 State the vision, mission and objectives of the institution, and describe how these are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders. VISION To impart quality education to rural youth by focusing on the development of their physical, intellectual, scientific, social potentials and transform them into national assets, capable of generating national wealth. MISSION  To create a conducive environment for the all round development of students.  To promote high standard professional knowledge and skills among students and teachers.  To facilitate diversification of courses, programmes and activities in accordance with the need and choice of the learners.  To develop desirable teacher-taught relationship and better teaching-learning process through suitable freedom and discipline.  To promote innovation, creativity and scholarship among teachers and students.  To improve the quality of teaching by developing creative pedagogy. OBJECTIVES: The institution aims,  To achieve an integral and personalized education of the youth by providing quality education through its well planned under graduate courses.  To produce dedicated young men and women who are ready to work for the nation with missionary zeal.  To equip students with necessary skills in communication and analytical reasoning to enhance their employability.  To introduce learner-centric quality education.  To encourage and support extra-curricular activities such as sports, National Service Scheme and cultural programs. The Vision, Mission and the Objectives of the Institution are displayed at the entrance of the College so that all the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders should get a chance to frequently read them and easily internalize them.

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1.1.2 How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate through specific example(s). In order to have effective implementation of curriculum, following action plans are developed and deployed:  College faculty members interact with principal regarding clarifications and action plan of the curriculum.  Orientation programme is conducted at the beginning of academic year to the newly admitted students about course curriculum.  At the beginning of each semester faculties give concerned subject syllabus to all students and will brief them upon the topics in the syllabus.  College Staff adopt teaching aids, like maps, films, TV shows etc., to make teaching more comprehensive to students.  Exposing students to have practical knowledge about curriculum through industrial visits, educational tours to places of importance etc.,  Forming various subject associations to provide opportunity to students to transform what they study in the curriculum to activities.  Organize special lectures by Resource persons, on current areas of concern subject prescribed in the syllabus.  Motivating students to bring out various issues of Wall magazines based on the curriculum.

1.1.3 What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers receive (from the University and/ or institution) for effectively translating the curriculum and improving teaching practices? The College faculties receive all the following needed support for effectively translating the curriculum and improving teaching practices from the university, as follows:  University designs the Calendar of Events and facilitate teacher to frame one‟s lesson plan.  Whenever syllabus is reframed in the university, concerned teaching staff of the subject is deputed to attend workshops conducted by the Associations of the respective Departments.  Board of Studies, of Concerned Subject, provides the model question papers whenever the syllabus is reframed.  Many Academic staff colleges conduct Refresher courses on all subjects to enrich the knowledge of teaching staff and equip them to teach the curriculum.  The staff is advised to supplement their teaching by guiding the students to view telecast of EDUSAT programme formulated by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Karnataka.

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 Institution provides an opportunity to teaching faculty to attend seminars and conferences conducted by various Educational Institutions, where the faculties can share their experiences and draw new ideas from the other participants.

1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution for effective curriculum delivery and transaction on the Curriculum provided by the affiliating University or other statutory agency. Institution undertakes following initiatives for effective curriculum delivery:  Slow learning students are identified and provided with remedial classes.  Tutorial classes in various subjects are engaged by the concerned teaching staff  Special lectures/talks are organized periodically in which subject experts brief the students on required topics.  Assignments/ projects are given to students on curriculum topics.  Educational tours are organized to the places of cultural heritage, historical and mythological significance. Industrial visits are also periodically organized.

1.1.5 How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries such as industry, research bodies and the university in effective operationalisation of the curriculum? Any faculty is free to interact with the concerned Board of Studies of the subject to effectively operationalize the curriculum. Usually the BOSs design curriculum in such a way that it suits the need of the industry.

1.1.6 What are the contributions of the institution and/ or its staff members to the development of the curriculum by the University?(number of staff members/ departments represented on the Board of Studies, student feedback, teacher feedback, stakeholder feedback provided, specific suggestions etc. The faculty members usually discuss the pros and cons of a curriculum with other faculty members from different institutions. They take feedback even from students in this regard. They communicate the same to members of Board of Studies who play a significant role in designing the curricula so that a model curriculum be designed.

1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered (other than those under the purview of the affiliating university)by it? If 'yes', give details on the process ('Needs Assessment', design,

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development and planning) and the courses for which the curriculum has been developed. The Institution does not offer any new courses on its own as it is a Government college and is affiliated to Kuvempu university

1.1.8 How does institution analyze / ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation? The college undertakes continuous evaluation of students by conducting periodic internal assessment tests in addition to semester end examinations conducted by the University. Feedback with the stakeholders does ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are achieved.

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1.2 Academic Flexibility

1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the certificate/diploma/ skill development courses etc., offered by the institution. The college conducts the Star, Naipunya Nidhi, Spoken Tutorial programmes to improve the communication skills, personality, employment and soft skills of the students. All these programmes are run under the guidance and direction of the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Karnataka.

1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning / dual degree? If 'yes', give details. The institution does not have such programmes as it is not permissible by the affiliating University.

1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference to academic flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of skill development, academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved potential for employability.  Range of core/elective options B.A., B.Com. B.Sc., BBM,PG [Commerse] These are the available courses in the College.  Choice-based credit system range of subject options Only M.Com.course has Choice Based Credit System  Courses offered in Modular form -Not applicable-  Credit transfer and accumulation facility -Not applicable-  Lateral and Vertical mobility within and across programme and courses At the time of admission, students from science in PUC level can opt any of the available courses in the degree. And the students from commerce can opt any course except B.Sc. But the students from the Arts can opt only B.A. and BSW at the Degree level. There is an opportunity for lateral mobility only up to certain period after admission to the first semester. Then only vertical mobility is possible.  Enrichment courses  College annually conducts industrial visits, Historical study tours to students in order to enhance their skills and knowledge.

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 College conducts number of Programmes to improve the skills, knowledge, leadership, quality and communication skills etc., of the students through programmes like Star, Naipunya Nidhi, Spoken Tutorials, and Edusat Programme etc, under the guidance and direction of the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Karnataka.  College provides career development programmes to students.  Seminars, workshops are conducted for students.  Institution provides opportunities to the students to participate in the cultural, sports and management festivals organized by other institutions.

1.2.4 Does the institution offer self-financed programmes? If 'yes', list them and indicate how they differ from other programmes, with reference to admission, curriculum, fee structure, teacher qualification, salary etc.? The policy of the State government is to provide free education or education at affordable rates to all. The institution does not have any self financed programmes as it is a Government college.

1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes, relevant to regional and global employment markets? If 'yes' provide details of such programme and the beneficiaries? Star, Naipunya Nidhi, Spoken Tutorials , and Edusat Programme, Basic Computer skill programmes are conducted under the guidance of the Directorate of Collegiate Education.

1.2.6 Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the conventional face-to-face and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the courses/combination of their choice" If 'yes', how does the institution take advantage of such provision for the benefit of students? Yes, the affiliating university provides opportunity to students who fail to continue their education in regular mode in all the three years of undergraduation. If a students feels that he/she is unable to continue a course after completing one or two years, one can opt for the same course to be continued in distance mode for rest of the years.

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1.3 Curriculum Enrichment

1.3.1 Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement the University's Curriculum to ensure that the academic programmes and Institution's goals and objectives are integrated? Efforts are taken to supplement the university„s curriculum are as follows:  College has implemented co-curricular activities like NSS/Sports as per the University„s norms.  To impart value based education, Computer studies, EVS and Indian Constitution are compulsory for students of all courses.  Students are prepared for competitive exams by conducting general knowledge tests on a regular basis.  Wide opportunities are provided to all students in order to exhibit their talents through Cultural fest, Sports fest, NSS, Scouts and guides, Youth red cross.  Special lectures on various issues are organized. These efforts in a way ensure that the academic programmes and the goals of the institution are integrated.

1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to modify, enrich and organize the curriculum to explicitly reflect the experiences of the students and cater to needs of the dynamic employment market?  The institution strictly follows the prescribed syllabus issued by the university on various subjects.  The college provides opportunities to students to give seminars on various topics, participate in group discussion on curriculum aspects.  College conducts Staff Meetings to have discussion on university„s curriculum, which cater to the needs of the employment market.

1.3.3 Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate the cross cutting issues such as Gender, Climate Change, Environmental Education, Human Rights, ICT etc., into the curriculum.  Environmental education, human rights and computer fundamentals are taught through compulsory papers like EVS, and Indian constitution prescribed by the university to all the students.  The college organizes special lectures on issues like gender equality and Human rights.  The institution organizes debates, speeches, and essay competitions on national and international issues.

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 With the help of lawyer‟s association, legal awareness programme is organized for the students on various issues.  Anti-Ragging cell and Woman Empowerment Cell have been established in the college for students.  Women‟s day is celebrated in the college where an eminent speaker on feminist issues sensitizes female students on gender issues.

1.3.4 What are the various Value-added courses/ enrichment programmes offered to ensure holistic development of students?  Moral and Ethical Values : Many value-added programmes are conducted for the benefit of students. It has been organizing special lectures and programmes on life skills and moral education. Birth anniversaries of leaders like M. K. Gandhi, Ambedkar, Vivekananda besides many others provide a platform for deliberations on value-centered life.  Employable and Life Skills : Enrichment programmes like EDUSAT, Naipunya Nidhi, Spoken Tutorials, Angla, Star, Communicative English workshop and many other skill-oriented programmes indeed of great help to students to hone their job skills.  Better Career Options : Students are given orientation in the classrooms and also in special lecture programmes about better career opportunities.  Community Orientation: Programmes like National Service Scheme (N.S.S.), Rangers and Rovers, Youth Red Cross Wing in addition to different forums are sensitized about their role in a community. Community oriented programmes like blood donation, hygiene activities, awareness programmes are conducted by these groups.

1.3.5 Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback from stakeholders in enriching the curriculum? Presently, there are no such instances.But, teachers take oral feedback from students about the curriculum. If both teachers and students feel something has to be corrected in the present curriculm, the would be communicated to the members of Board of Studies (BOS), who would take care that no such repititions occur in the future curriculum. Once in a three year curricula get changed.

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1.4 Feedback System

1.4.1 What are the contributions of the institution in the design and development of the curriculum prepared by the University? The institution contributes to the development of curriculum prepared by the university by preparing time table and lesson plan.

1.4.2 Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and stakeholders on Curriculum? If 'yes', how is it communicated to the University and made use internally for curriculum enrichment and introducing changes/ new programmes? Even though there is no formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and other stakeholders on curriculum, the college collects feedback from them and communicates the same to the BOS. Feedback is collected from the students orally.

1.4.3 How many new programmes/courses were introduced by the institution during the last four years? What was the rationale for introducing new courses/ programmes? The college introduced a Master Degree programme in Commerce in the academic year 2011-12. The step was taken due to huge demand for the said course in the recent years. This was also an opportunity to provide our students a platform to continue their higher education. Many students, especially, female students used to discontinue their education after completing B.Com., as parents were unwilling to send girls to far off places to pursue their academic goals. The scenario has changed after the introduction of M.Com.

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CRITERION II:

TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION

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CRITERION II: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION

2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile 2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process? At the beginning of every academic year the college ensures effective publicity for admission to its courses through its prospectus, website, and newspaper advertisements. Prospectus, provided along with the application, contains all the information regarding programmes, eligibility, fees structure, date of admission in addition to information about the college, its faculty and facilities. Our college is a well-established educational institute in the Malnad region, with more than 25 years of rich heritage in imparting quality higher education and therefore has earned high reputation and trust among the people of the region. The institution‟s name itself contributes consistently to high student enrolment rates every year. In order to ensure transparency in admissions, a duly constituted admission committee monitors all aspects of the admission process as per admission regulations of Kuvempu University. Any complaint received from the students regarding admissions is attended to promptly and in all fairness. The admission process is transparent. The norms prescribed by the Department of Collegiate Education are strictly adhered to. The Admission Committee handles the admission process.

2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission (Ex. (i) merit (ii) common admission test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (iii) combination of merit and entrance test or merit, entrance test and interview (iv) any other) to various programmes of the Institution. Students are selected for admission to the various programmes in accordance with the Kuvempu University regulations. Admissions to the M.Com. programme are also governed by the regulations of Kuvempu University. The institution ensures wide publicity for admissions by releasing admission notification in the leading newspapers and through its website and a comprehensive prospectus. Transparency in admission process is ensured by displaying the merit list of applicants in the notice board well before admission dates. Since ours is rural based government institution, the admission is open to all the students irrespective of their percentage. Minimum pass percent is the cut off percentage set for admission to all the UG courses.

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During the current academic year the minimum and maximum percentage of marks of the students admitted. Sl. Course Minimum Maximum No. 1. BA 35% 84% 2. B.Sc. 35% 91% 3. B.Com 35% 91% 4. BBM 35% 74% 5. PG 40% 88%

2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the admission process and student profiles annually? If 'yes' what is the outcome of such an effort and how has it contributed to the improvement of the process? The college reviews a student‟s admission/profile only when issues related to discipline arises. However, such instances are rare. But, these examples definitely have improved the discipline environment in the institution. As it is a government institution, admission is to be given to all the applicants following the prescribed norms.

2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for following categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy of the institution and its student profiles demonstrate/reflect the National commitment to diversity and inclusion  SC/ST  OBC  Women  Differently abled  Economically weaker sections  Minority community  Any other Among the three government colleges of the Malnad region, ours is the most sought after college because of its quality education. We admit students to the maximum capacity and unfortunately, many students cannot get admission to our college as we have space constraints. At the PG level, the college follows strictly the roaster system of Government of Karnataka for admissions and ensures that the due percentage of seats is shared among SC, ST, OBC minorities and others.

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A review of the students‟ strength shows that girls outnumber boys in the admissions. The college strives its best to help students to avail all the benefits being provided by the government of Karnataka. The institution tries to get most of the funds given by the UGC so that it would help the students and also the college. It could be observed that most of our students avail one or the other benefit of the government in terms of scholarships and fee concessions. Further, our college facilitates availing a number of fellowships/student welfare schemes of state/central agencies to SC, ST, OBC and minorities. Moreover, a concession of laboratory fee, tuition fee, etc in the total fee is provided for backward classes and minorities to encourage admission and pursue higher studies. Community services like National Service Scheme, Red Cross, Scouts and Guides are also operating in the institution and students are encouraged to join such services for their overall development.

2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programmes offered by the institution during the last four years and comment on the trends. i.e. reasons for increase / decrease and actions initiated for improvement. (Last four years) 2010-11

Number of Number of Programmes students Demand Ratio Applications admitted UG BA 279 279 B.Com, 315 315 Admission is provided to all the BBM 162 162 applicants B.Sc. 102 102 TOTAL 858 858

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2011-12

Number of Number of Programmes students Demand Ratio Applications admitted

UG BA 340 340 Admission is B.Com 373 373 provided to all the BBM 152 152 applicants except in PG. BBM and B.Sc. B.Sc. 83 83 saw a slight downward trend PG M.Com 22 18

Total 980 976

2012-13

Number of Number of Programmes students Demand Ratio applications admitted

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BA 359 359

B.Com 398 398 Admission is

BBM 137 137 provided to all the applicants except in B.Sc 85 85 PG. Strength in

BBM further went down PG

M.Com 52 35

TOTAL 1031 1014

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2013-14

Number of Number of Programmes students Demand Ratio applications admitted UG

BA 38 388 Admission is B.Com 418 418 provided to all the BBM 146 146 applicants except in PG. Strength in B.Sc 96 96 BBM further went down PG

M.Com. 56 56 TOTAL 1104 1104

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2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs of Students

2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently abled students and ensure adherence to government policies in this regard? The number of differently-abled students in the college is relatively low. However, such students are constantly guided to excel in academic and co-curricular activities. Teachers try their level best to instil confidence in them so that they would never feel inferior to anyone. Apart from this, differently-abled students are explained the benefits of having competitive education to thrive in the present scenario. They are also given due information about the financial benefits in terms of scholarships, loads etc., to take forward their education without any hindrance. As per the instructions of the university, in the required cases, differently-abled students are allowed to take the help of a person to write their exams. These students, mostly, visually impaired, can dictate answers to their companions who assist them to write exams. To facilitate wheel-chair bound students to enter the college, the institution has constructed a slope structure in the steps. As per the instructions of the University, differently-abled students are provided with an extra hour in the exams to write.

2.2.2 Does the institution assess the students' needs in terms of knowledge and skills before the commencement of the programme? If 'yes', give details on the process. With each passing year, teachers come to know about the needs of students in terms of knowledge and skills. The feedback given by students about the institution and teachers definitely provides an idea about their requirements. Looking at their feedback both written and oral, the institution reviews its performance. Teachers do change their methods of teaching according to the needs of the students.

2.2.3 What are the strategies drawn and deployed by the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students to enable them to cope with the programme of their choice? (Bridge/Remedial/ Add-on/Enrichment Courses etc.) The college conducts remedial classes as per the guidelines of the UGC/Department. Four classes are allotted to each teacher in his/her timetable of 40 hours to teach his/her subject. Every teacher tries to engage such classes according to the requirements of the pupils. The sole purpose of these classes is to improve the academic performance of the slow learners and to engage fast learners in other beneficial programmes.

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With the assistance of the IQAC, department wise programmes are also conducted for the enlightenment of students. Computer skills, Communicative English, Life Skills, Career guidance and such programmes are organised for the benefit of students regularly. IQAC coordinator and the members of the IQAC monitor such programmes under the chairmanship of the principal.

2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender, inclusion, environment etc? The college sensitizes its staff and students on the key issues like gender, inclusion and environment in a few novel ways. At the beginning of a year when the first year students join the institution, they are oriented about these sensitive issues. They are asked not to indulge in activities like ragging and teasing female students. They are made to know about an all-inclusive society of which they are merely a part. These students are taught not to pollute the environment, not to cut trees, to support aforestation, in general to care for the surrounding environment. Besides these general instructions, students study a compulsory subject Environmental Science which also educates them about the nature. Special lectures which are held at regular intervals with the assistance of IQAC also sensitize both the faculty and students on these key issues.

2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special educational/learning needs of advanced learners? Advanced learners are always motivated to do better in tune with the changing times. Advanced learners are identified based on their classroom involvement, their results in the periodical tests and exams besides their participation and performance in co-curricular activities. Such students are also guided to take up advanced tasks to enhance their skills. They are motivated to participate in workshops and seminars held outside the college campus so that they could mingle with the experts in the field and update their knowledge. The advanced learners are also instructed to make the best use of ICT tools, internet and different other media to upgrade their potentiality. Encouragement and rewards are extended to these students to motivate them continuously.

2.2.6 How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and information on the academic performance (through the programme duration) of the students at risk of drop out (students from the disadvantaged sections of society, physically challenged, slow learners, economically weaker sections etc.)? Even though no scientific study is conducted to assess the incremental academic growth of different categories of students, the institution ensures that each student in the college gets the different benefits offered by the UGC, the State government and other financial agencies so that they be on par with advantaged sections of the society. These benefits have definitely boosted the confidence of students from

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2.3 Teaching-Learning Process

2.3.1 How does the college plan and organise the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.) The institution follows a well-designed blue print for the effective implementation of the year-long schedule. Academic calendar is planned by the University itself and the college has to fix dates for internal assessment tests and other co-curricular activities. The same will be circulated among the teachers and students through notices. At the beginning of the academic year, the principal, in consultation with the teaching faculty, prepares a road map for the whole year. Under the principal‟s chairmanship, the coordinator of the Time Table committee prepares time table for all the courses. This is done in consultation with the teachers from the related courses. The time table accommodates four theory classes of one hour each per week for language subjects and six hours a week for theory classes. However, for final year students this would be ten hours in the arts stream. Number of theory classes vary from class to class and subject to subject in the commerce and management stream. Students of science stream have one practical class per week of three hours for optional subjects. For the final year students, it is six hours of theory and two practical classes each of three hour duration are scheduled. Dates for internal assessment tests, inauguration and valedictory of different forums are planned tentatively at the beginning itself. Usually, the first internal assessment test is conducted in the ninth week and the second test would be conducted during the thirteenth week. Another test would also be conducted within ten days of the second test for those who remain absent for the first or second test with genuine. This test would be given only to such students and also to those who want to improve their performance. Each department gives assignments to the students during every semester. The performance in these assignments is also taken into consideration while awarding Internal Assessment marks. Valuation of answer scripts is done by teachers and this is allotted by the Heads of the department. Usually, a week‟s time is given for valuation of test scripts. The final examination time table is provided by the university at the end of each semester well in advance. To help students to prepare for the exams, teachers keep a file of question papers of previous examinations. These files or question banks are available with the teachers of all subjects and in the library. The IQAC of the college designs and plans the department wise seminars and workshops in consultation with the Heads of each department.

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2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching-learning process? The IQAC has been playing a vital role in improving the teaching-learning environment in the college. Following are the steps taken by the IQAC in this direction:  To take feedback on teachers and the institution, and to take appropriate measures based on them to improve teaching-learning environment  To motivate teachers to adopt technology in their teaching which would ease the process of teaching and learning  To encourage departments to organise special lecture/seminar/conference programmes for the benefit of both the faculty and students  To facilitate teachers to participate and present research papers in State, National and International level seminars/conferences  To motivate teachers and students to take up research activities

2.3.3 How is learning made more student-centric? Give details on the support structures and systems available for teachers to develop skills like interactive learning, collaborative learning and independent learning among the students? Most of the teachers have minimized the lecture method and switched over to the participatory teaching-learning. Teachers encourage students to clear their doubts, ask questions about the taught topics at the end of each class. They devote some time for this purpose. In the language classrooms students are involved more and more in the process of learning. Teachers ask them to read from the textbooks and express their views on selected topics. Language classrooms are the one where lot of activity goes on. In the English language classrooms attention is even given to improve their communication skills. Here students are encouraged to form pairs, groups and participate in dialogue exercises. Poetry classes do give much scope to students to express their opinions freely. Most of the subjects conduct seminars and give assignments to students so that they work on their own and lessen their dependency on the teachers. Home-assignments keep student occupied during weekends and they will find enough time to analyse and arrange their thoughts in a relaxed, but systematic manner. Even in the science laboratories, students are encouraged to work more independently. Such learning would definitely prove to be not only a fun-filled exercise but also a training to enhance their knowledge. Dissertation or project work given to many students is found to be one of the best methods of imparting research tempo in terms of data collection and organization, literature survey, experimentation, discussion and analysis, and report writing. It aids in developing a healthy rapport between students and teachers, which could be quite influential in their future studies and research.

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2.3.4 How does the institution nurture critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper among the students to transform them into life-long learners and innovators? The institution has had a tradition of instilling and nurturing critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper among its learners from the beginning. The faculty are of the opinion that learning takes place beyond the curriculum. Students are motivated and insisted to ask questions without hesitation. To nurture critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper, students are encouraged to attend seminars and workshops. Study tours and field visits are organized to provide better exposure. With all these efforts the college hopes to instill a strong desire to learn and also to become long learners.

2.3.5 How are the students and faculty exposed to advanced level of knowledge and skills (blended learning, expert lectures, seminars, workshops etc.)? The institution has always encouraged inviting experts/people of eminence to provide special lectures, conducting seminars and workshops for the benefit of our students. Such programmes are funded by agencies like UGC or State government. The faculty members do spend a fair amount to conduct such programmes when funding from other agencies is not sufficient. Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the college takes care of motivating and assisting department heads to conduct such programmes. The faculty are also encouraged to organise conferences/seminars with the assistance of UGC. Even though these programmes are organised for the benefit of teachers, students are invited to such programmes so that they are introduced to such knowledge hubs. Students are also encouraged and motivated to present research papers in these programmes. Koppa is a remote place which is far away from the district head quarters. In this place, it is bit difficult to invite well known, popular personalities. However, the institution invites locally available, people of wisdom to its programmes so that students are benefitted.

2.3.6 Detail (process and the number of students benefitted) on the academic, personal and psycho-social support and guidance services (professional counseling/mentoring/ academic advise) provided to students? Definitely, there is a provision for the services of counsellors/mentors/advisors for each class or group of students related to their academic as well as personal growth and to address problems concerning these areas. However, the role of external experts is minimal in these issues. Their services are sought only occasionally. Every class is provided with a class teacher. He/she would take care students‟ academic, personal and psycho-social issues. Internal Assessment test results and the term end results give hint of a student‟s academic growth and the student‟s behavioural pattern would speak about his/her personal traits. For those

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2.3.7 Provide details of innovative teaching approaches/methods adopted by the faculty during the last four years? What are the efforts made by the institution to encourage the faulty to adopt new and innovative approaches and the impact of such innovative practices on student learning? Yes, several unique and innovative methods of teaching have been adopted by the faculty in the past four years in addition to the traditional teaching methods. Few of them have been listed below.  Use of smart board  Use of lap tops inside the class rooms  Use of maps/charts  Use of audio-video clips  Use of films to teach literature  Use of computer lab and internet  Use of personal library to facilitate reading culture Students feedback has always been positive in these instances. Such feedback Is a testimony to the new experiment‟s success. The college has always encouraged new initiatives taken up by the faculty by providing more resources in this direction.

2.3.8 How are library resources used to augment the teaching-learning process? The college has a library which is more than 25 years old. It houses more than 25,000 books to cater to the academic needs of our students. Every year the library uses the grants available to it in the best possible ways to meet the growing demands of students. At the beginning of the year, library cards are issued to students to borrow books. Specific days are assigned to each class to avoid crowds. Close circuit cameras have also been installed inside the library to monitor the students activities. This has avoided incidents of page tearing or even stealing of books that were reported rarely in the past.

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Teachers have also access to the services of the library. They are given books, CD Roms, allowed to use internet facility etc., to augment the teaching-learning process. Apart from books, the library has also service of a reading room where students can sit and refer books, study in their leisure time. The serene atmosphere in the reading room has proved a perfect ambience for those students who cannot devote much time for study at home due to their domestic engagements. The library does provide students with different magazines and periodicals. The institution wishes the students not to glue completely to text books. Hence to encourage extra reading this facility has been provided. CDs and DVDs of many books cater to the academic needs of students even though such usage by students is not more. The institution has taken the membership of N-LIST, an on-line resource facility of UGC-Inflibnet by which the faculty and students can access full articles of 4137 e-journals, 93809 e-books, and bibliography database, MathSciNet etc. N-List is a definite platform for those who wish to pursue their research in different arena. Books for depraved classes students are also given to boost their morale and confidence. There is an SC/ST book bank from where students can avail more number of books and also can refer them.

2.3.9 Does the institution face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the planned time frame and calendar? If 'yes', elaborate on the challenges encountered and the institutional approaches to overcome these. Yes, the institution definitely has problems in completing the curriculum within the stipulated time of academic calendar. Most of the faculty feel that in the present semester system, it is an arduous task to complete the syllabi. The herculean task is due to different reasons. Different interruptions erupt during the term days. Unexpected bundhs, heavy rains, festivals, government programmes and institutional programmes like seminars, cultural events, workshops etc are a few to name. These disturbances prove a hindrance to the smooth going classes. In such instances, faculty engage extra classes taking prior permission from the principal. Special classes are also conducted as and when required to compensate the lost sessions. Leaves applied by the faculty, mid-term valuation camps, faculty attending Orientation courses, Refresher courses, Seminars, Conferences and Workshops also disturb the classes. Even during such days, faculty are advised to engage extra classes so that students would not suffer.

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2.4 Teacher Quality

2.4.1 Provide the following details and elaborate on the strategies adopted by the college in planning and management (recruitment and retention) of its human resource (qualified and competent teachers) to meet the changing requirements of the curriculum

All the teachers are appointed, transferred and deputed by the government. They are all qualified in their respective areas.

Associate Assistant Highest Professor Professor Professor Total qualification Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers D.Sc./D/Litt. ------Ph.D. - - 02 00 03 - 05 M.Phil. - - 00 01 07 01 09 P.G. - - 04 01 02 00 07 Guest Lecturers Male Female Total Ph.D. 00 00 00 M.Phil. 02 01 03 P.G. 14 31 45

2.4.2 How does the institution cope with the growing demand/ scarcity of qualified senior faculty to teach new programmes/ modem areas (emerging areas) of study being introduced (Biotechnology, IT, Bioinformatics etc.)? Provide details on the efforts made by the institution in this direction and the outcome during the last three years. No new programmes have been introduced in the institution in the last three years. The State government fills both the permanent and temporary teacher posts in the institution. The college as such does not have any role to play in this regard.

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2.4.3 Providing details on staff development programmes during the last four years elaborate on the strategies adopted by the institution in enhancing the teacher quality. a) Nomination to staff development programmes

Number of faculty Academic Staff Development Programmes nominated Refresher courses 11 HRD programmes 10 Orientation programmes 09 Staff training conducted by the university 00 Staff training conducted by other institutions 14 Summer / winter schools, workshops, etc. 00 b) Faculty Training programmes organized by the institution to empower and enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching-learning  Teaching learning methods/ approaches  Handling new curriculum  Content/knowledge management  Selection, development and use of enrichment materials  Assessment  Cross cutting issues  Audio Visual Aids/multimedia  OER's  Teaching learning material development, selection and use

The institution has always encouraged its faculty members to upgrade their knowledge on the relevant subject they handle and also on modern technology being used in the classrooms. In this direction, many teachers joined computer courses to have a working knowledge of computers and internet. A few of the faculty members have been provided training on using modern teaching aids in the institution. Usually, curriculum is changed once in three years in most of the subjects. When this happens, the forums of that particular subject organise workshops to fine tune teachers‟ skills on the curriculum. The institution encourages teachers to participate in such workshops to hone their skills.

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NAAC-SSR FEB 2015 c) Percentage of faculty  invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences organized by external professional agencies : 10%  participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized by national / international professional bodies : 100%  presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized by professional agencies : 80%

2.4.4 What policies/systems are in place to recharge teachers? (eg: providing research grants, study leave, support for research and academic publications teaching experience in other national institutions and

specialized programmes industrial engagement etc.) The faculty are always encouraged to recharge themselves from the their routine academic works. To boost their morale, the institution supports them to take up research, apply for UGC-sponsored minor or major projects, organising seminars and workshops of different levels. At appropriate times, faculty are also sent to attend orientation and refresher courses to rejuvenate themselves. As it is also mandatory to revive their knowledge, faculty are also encouraged not only to participate in seminars and workshops but also to present research papers. All these steps taken by the institution definitely charge the teachers.

2.4.5 Give the number of faculty who received awards / recognition at the state, national and international level for excellence in teaching during the last four years. Enunciate how the institutional culture and environment contributed to such performance/ achievement of the faculty. During the last four years, a few faculty members have been recognised by various agencies at different levels. The list is given below: 1.Dr. B.C. Prasanna Kumara – Young Scientist Award 2014

2.4.6 Has the institution introduced evaluation of teachers by the students and external Peers? If yes, how is the evaluation used for improving the

quality of the teaching-learning process? Yes, the quality of teachers is being evaluated by students but not by external peers. The IQAC takes feedback on all the teachers by the students in a prescribed pro forma. The collected feedback is contained in sealed envelopes and they are opened before the head of the institution in an IQAC meeting. The data will be

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2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.5.1 How does the institution ensure that the stakeholders of the institution especially students and faculty are aware of the evaluation processes? To have the right evaluation system in place, the college has adopted several means. At the beginning of each semester, fresh students to new courses are oriented about the examination pattern followed in the college. Semester end main examinations are scheduled by the university. But, the two internal assessment tests are scheduled by the college itself. Students are instructed about these tests well in advance. They are even made aware of the importance of these tests. For all the theory subjects, if 80 marks are reserved for term end exams 20 marks are for internal assessment exams. The college prospectus also mentions these details of the evaluation process.

2.5.2 What are the major evaluation reforms of the university that the institution has adopted and what are the reforms initiated by the institution on its own? Thanks to the technology, our examination pattern has seen a sea change over the past few years.  The college conducts two internal assessment tests in the same fashion as the main term end exams are conducted.  The question papers are typeset and photo copied so that they appear very neat and disciplined.  To conduct the exams and tests hassle-free, an exam committee has been formed. The committee takes care of the whole examination process.  Internal assessment marks are announced on notice board in advance so that students would know them and let the concerned teacher know if any discrepancy found.  To encourage students score better, project works and assignments are also given. These few steps taken by the college have been appreciated and received well by the students and parents. The kind has also been emulated and appreciated by few other institutions.

2.5.3 How does the institution ensure effective implementation of the evaluation reforms of the university and those initiated by the institution on its own? Of late, the university has introduced many reforms in the process of evaluation. These are being followed. The institution usually can not initiate any reforms on its own as it bound by the rules and regulations of the affiliating university. A little bit of liberty can be taken only in the evaluation process of two internal assessment

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2.5.4 Provide details on the formative and summative evaluation approaches adopted to measure student achievement. Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the system. The formative evaluation of students by teachers inside the classrooms have brought in many vital changes in students. They have been able to know their strengths and weaknesses on certain areas. Most of the students have improved on those areas where improvement was required. The effect of the formative evaluation can be seen in the summative evaluation of students. Term end exams provide the actual performance of students.

2.5.5 Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the progress and performance of students through the duration of the course/ programme? Provide an analysis of the students results/ achievements (programme/ course wise for last four years) and explain the differences if any and patterns of achievement across the programmes/ courses offered. Result of the college from 2009-10 to 2012-13 Year B.A. B.Sc. B.Com BBM M.Com 2010-11 89% 85% 65% 71% - 2011-12 83% 79% 66% 61% - 2012-13 90% 79% 93% 72% 87% 2013-14 85% 83% 72% 75% 93%

The data provided in the table shows not much fluctuation in the result of all the courses. If BA results are close to 90 percent, B.Sc. results are near to 82%. Only B.Com.has to improve because once it raised from 66 to 93 but again came down to 72%. BBM‟s result is approximately 70 percent. The M.Com.result has improved once and hope the trend will continue in the future as well. The analysis of each subject‟s result will be communicated to students in the classes by teachers and suggestions would be made to better the results.

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Not many changes have been made in the whole framework of the internal assessment tests. On the instructions of the university, the institution conducts two internal assessment tests in each semester to all the courses. The second test for B.Com. and B.B.M. course will be in the form of a project. Even though teachers wish to consider a student‟s behavioural pattern while assigning marks in the internal assessment tests, one‟s hands are tied to do such things because it is compulsory for the students to write tests and marks can be awarded only on the basis of the answers written.

2.5.7 Does the institution and individual teachers use assessment/ evaluation as an indicator for evaluating student performance, achievement of learning objectives and planning? If 'yes' provide details on the process and cite a few examples. Indeed a student‟s performance in tests and exams serve as a purpose to assess and evaluate the learning objectives and planning of the institution. For example, teachers take the term end exam‟s results and the results of internal assessment tests and analyse them to see whether their teaching has had any impact on students. If the students have fared well, obviously, it is an indicator of one‟s good teaching. If students have done relatively bad in exams, that will show the amount of efforts a teacher needs to put in his/her teaching.

2.5.8 What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference to evaluation both at the college and University level? Grievances with reference to evaluation happens at two levels. One, at the internal assessment test level and the other at the term-end examination level. If students have any grievance at the first level, the problem is set right before the students themselves in the college. Concerned teacher would look into the issue and redress it to the satisfaction of the students. Grievances at the second level are addressed by the University. This would happen through the processes of re-evaluation, issue of photo copies of the answer scripts.

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2.6 Student performance and Learning Outcomes

2.6.1 Does the college have clearly stated learning outcomes? If 'yes' give details on how the students and staff are made aware of these? The curricula is framed by the University Board of Studies in each department. The learning outcome is also set by the same board for each and every programme. The same board provides guidelines to teachers as well as students in the syllabi or in the books/contents prescribed. Teachers do pass on these instructions to students so that they are well aware of it. Both teachers and students work in that direction to achieve the set goals. However, at times, it is left to the creativity of a teacher to bring out the best from a student.

2.6.2 How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the institution structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes? The learning outcomes are set by the Board of Studies in each department. Teachers make sure that they impart students such knowledge which would bring the best in a student. Results of the exams do throw light on the learning outcomes of a student. Regular meetings are held in the college which are presided over by the principal. Learning outcome issues are discussed in these meetings. Mutual discussions help the process of improving learning outcomes in a student.

2.6.3 What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to enhance the social and economic relevance (quality Jobs, entrepreneurship, innovation and research aptitude) of the courses offered? The institution believes that all the courses carry an importance of their own. No course is inferior to any other course. But, sometimes students develop this attitude towards some subjects or courses like Humanities. This would indeed have an impact on their studies. Hence, teachers as part of the institution try to mitigate this inferiority complex from students by assuring them that even such courses do have relevance. There are civil services exams conducted by Union Publisc Service Commission (UPSC) and Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) on clearing which students could get into civil services. Such assurances would indeed enhance the social and economic relevance of any course.

2.6.4 How does the institution collect and analyze data on student learning outcomes and use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning? The internal assessment test results and the term end exam results and the interaction of teachers with students would definitely help the institution to collect and analyse data on a student‟s learning outcome. The same date will be used to overcome barriers of learning. Government First Grade College, Koppa 53

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Students‟ learning outcome is also taken by the teachers even inside the classroom while discussing with them. Questions and interactions do help a teacher to assess the learning outcome of a student.

2.6.5 How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of learning outcomes? The institution monitors the learning outcome of any student by looking at their feedbacks in the classrooms and also through their marks scored in the tests and exams. The feedbacks and marks scored definitely give the teacher an idea about their success as a teacher. Analysing these details, a teacher would better one‟s teaching process and ensure the learning outcome in students.

2.6.6 What are the graduate attributes specified by the college/ affiliating university? How does the college ensure the attainment of these by the students? There are no fixed graduate attributes specified by the college or the university. However, the institution wishes to see its graduates fit into the tag of a „graduate.‟ One should have all the skills to lead a life without depending upon any particular institution. He/she should not only have intelligence but also wisdom of an educated person. Such are the qualities the institution wishes to inculcate in its students and it has been striving hard in this direction.

2.6.7 Any other relevant information regarding Teaching-Learning and Evaluation which the college would like to include. The Government First Grade College, Koppa has been a pioneering institution in the region to have a long tradition of providing quality education to its students who are mostly from the lower rung of society. But, the institution is aware of the fact that there is lot more to be done to improve its quality services. In the changing scenario, whatever is being done by the college is not sufficient. In the years to come, the college would like to involve in this particular activity.

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CRITERION III:

RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

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CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

3.1 Promotion of Research

3.1.1 Does the institution have recognized research center/s of the affiliating University or any other agency/organization? The Institution does not have recognized research center. But faculty members are guiding students for Ph.D. degree for other recognized universities

3.1.2 Does the Institution have a research committee to monitor and address the issues of research? If so, what is its composition? Mention a few recommendations made by the committee for implementation and their impact. Yes. A research committee is formed, which consists of the principal, co-coordinator and one senior teacher from each faculty. Meetings are held at regular intervals throughout the academic year. The teachers are encouraged to take up research activities like M.Phil /Ph. D/ Minor/ Major research project works. The information of the UGC & other research schemes is made available to the teachers. They are motivated to write and published research papers and to attend National / International Conference / Seminar and Workshop with research papers. The students & faculty members are encouraged and motivated for research activity.

Chairman : K.C. Venkatesh., Principal

Coordinator : Dr.B.C.Prasannakumara

Members : Dr. S. Y. Kotyal

Dr.K.Sreepathi

Mr. Prabhakar S. V.

Mr. Naveena.V

Mr. Narasimha.S. A.

3.1.3 What are the measures taken by the institution to facilitate smooth progress and implementation of research schemes/ projects?  Autonomy to the principal investigator  Adequate infrastructure and human resources  Facilitate timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the funding authorities any other  Separate room for research committee

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 INFLI BNET, N-LIST for online magazines/ journals  The faculties are provided with the infrastructural support for the pursuance of research.  The faculty members are encouraged to participate in research oriented workshops, trainings etc. For research & related field work, the faculties are encouraged & motivated with Study Leave / Duty Leave.

3.1.4 What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and research culture and aptitude among students? The Department of Science celebrates 'Science Day' every year. Special lectures from University Professors are usually arranged on various topics that would help the students to develop scientific temperament. The students are encouraged to participate in the science exhibitions and competitions in other institutions.  The social-economical surveys are held with the help of questionnaire, oral interview under the guidance of the faculty.  Students are motivated and encouraged to take active participation in research-based activity MATHSFEST held at University level.  To develop the research culture and aptitude among students, teachesrs have continuously encouraged students to read periodicals and journals, which are made available at the reading room.

3.1.5 Give details of the faculty involvement in active research (Guiding student research, leading Research Projects, engaged in individual / collaborative research activity, etc.  Mr. NaveenaV , Assistant Professor of English has registered for Ph.D. programme in Kuvempu University.  One Minor research project and Three Major research projects are going on, two minor research projects are completed.

3.1.6 Give details of workshops/training programmes/sensitization programmes conducted/ organized by the institution with focus on capacity building in terms of research and imbibing research culture among the staff and students. The institution has organized following National conferences in the last five years.  UGC sponsored one-day National seminar on Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges was held on 17th Sept. 2011 organised by the Department of Economics.

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 UGC sponsored one-day national level Conference on MATHEMATICAL AND APPLICATIONS held on 9th March 2013 organised by the Department of Mathematics.  UGC sponsored one-day national level seminar on THE EFFECT OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS ON INDIAN ECONOMY: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND RECOVERY held on 28th March 2013 organised by the Department of Economics.  UGC sponsored and CSIR, INSA supported, two-day national level Conference on GEOMETRY, ANALYSIS AND FLUID MECHANICS held on 20-21 September 2013, organised by the Department of Mathematics.  UGC sponsored national level Conference on Vivekananda and Nationalism held on 20 September 2014, organised by the Department of Library Science. Among the several distinguished visitors to the College in the last few years, mention must be made of Prof I.S.Shivakumar,F.I.A.Sc, from the University of Bangalore, Prof.C.S.Bagewadi from Kuvempu University, Shivamogga, Prof. Bhaskar Reddy, Sri Venkateshwara University, Thirupathi, Prof. Bandari Shankar, Osmania University, , Sri Swami Jithakamananda, Ramakrishna Mutt, Bengaluru.

3.1.7 Provide details of prioritised research areas and the expertise available with the institution.  Heat Transfer  Two phase fluid flow  Film studies  Studies on Migration  Agri Management  Physical Fitness

3.1.8 Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of eminence to visit the campus and interact with teachers and students? The institution regularly organizes national conferences, seminars and workshops in order to rope in researchers of eminence to visit the campus and interact with teachers and students. The resource persons are provided with TA/DA and honorarium for visiting our campus.The college has invited many eminent personalities into the college to interact with the faculty & students community. The following eminent persons have visited the institution in connection with various programmes.

3.1.9 What percentage of the faculty. has utilized Sabbatical Leave for research activities? How has the provision contributed to improve the quality of research and imbibe research culture on the campus? Government First Grade College, Koppa 58

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So far, no faculty has availed the benefit of sabbatical leave. But, the faculty members have been made aware of such facility. Mr. Naveen V who has registered for Ph.D. with the Kuvempu University has applied for Faculty Improvement Programme to pursue research.

3.1.10 Provide details of the initiatives taken up by the institution in creating awareness/ advocating/ transfer of relative findings of research of the institution and elsewhere to students and community (lab to land)  The institution encourages the faculty members as well as the research scholars to publish their research output in refereed journals.  To reinforce and disseminate the research output and findings, various issues of importance have been included in PG projects.

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3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research

3.2.1 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of major heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization. The College receives grants primarily from UGC for most of the research activities. Apart from UGC, it has been able to mobilize substantial amount of financial resources from various other funding agencies like VGST in the form of research projects. An effective monitoring system through research committee ensures the optimal utilization of grants sanctioned. Faculty members are encouraged to participate in conferences, Seminars and Workshops and OOD facility will be given to such activites.

3.2.2 Is there a provision in the institution to provide seed money to the faculty for research? If so, specify the amount disbursed and the percentage of the faculty that has availed the facility in the last four years? As such the Institution doesn‟t have any provision for seed money to be availed by the faculty for research. Faculty members use funds provided by funding agencies like University Grants Commission (UGC) and Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST) to engage in research activities.

3.2.3 What are the financial provisions made available to support student research projects by students? Although, no financial aid is given to the students, there are certain other facilities made available to them to support research activities. They are encouraged and supported to submit research proposals to funding agencies. Following facilities are provided to students for research activities.  Internet facility  Reprographic facility  Overnight issue of reference books  Audio-Visual Resources available in library  Free e-books and online journals available through membership ofUGC N-LIST Programme

3.2.4 How does the various departments/units/staff of the institute interact in undertaking inter-disciplinary research? Cite examples of successful endeavors and challenges faced in organizing interdisciplinary research.

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The various departments/units/staff of the institute interact with those departments with which their inter-disciplinary interests match in undertaking inter-disciplinary research. However, so far, no such activity has taken place in the institution.

3.2.5 How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment and research facilities of the institution by its staff and students?  Extended library timings for staff and students motivate them to pursue research in their relevant field/ interests.  By sharing of equipment amongst staff and students for effective transfer of technical skills by various departments under the faculty of science that is Physics and Electronics.  By providing Internet facility to teachers engaged in Major as well as Minor Research Projects.  By providing easy and uninterrupted access to various equipments.  By not discouraging any of its staff member or a student to carry out research activities.

3.2.6 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or other beneficiary agency for developing research facility? If 'yes' give details. Other than UGC, the department of mathematics has got financial support to establish a research lab. This can be utilized by any other faculty to conduct his/her research. The lab is set up with MAT LAB software with the funding support of Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), Government of Karnataka, Bangalore. Dr. B.C. Prasanna Kumara of the department has availed these benefits.

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3.2.7 Enumerate the support provided to the faculty in securing research funds from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations. Provide details of ongoing and completed projects and grants received during the last four years.

Name of Total grant Total Duration Title of Nature the grant of the Year the Sanction receive funding Received Project From -To project ed d till agency date Dusty fluid flow between parallel plates in Frenet Frame field System 2010-2012 By UGC 150000 150000 150000 Dr.B.C.Prasannaku mara of the Department of Mathematics An Economic Analysis on Cultivation and Minor Marketing Researc Watermelon with h 2010-2012 reference to UGC 60000 60000 60000 projects Taluk by Sri.Uday Kumar of the Department of Commerce Study of nature in the selected works of Ruskin Bond 2012-2014 by UGC 125000 100000 10000 Sri. Naveen.V of the Department of English Boundary layer flow Majnor of Researc Rs. Rs.06,00 2013-2015 Dusty fluid over VGST h stretching sheet 6,000,00 0,00 projects By

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Dr.B.C.Prasannaku mara Numerical Investigation On Boundary Layer Flow Of Fluid Particle Suspension Rs. 2014-2017 And Heat Transfer UGC 00 00 Over Stretching / 12,250,00 Shrinking Sheet By Dr.B.C.Prasannaku mara1 Migration studies with reference to Rs. 2014-2017 UGC 00 00 by Dr. K. Sripathi of 5,49,000 Department of Kannada

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3.3 Research Facilities

3.3.1 What are the research facilities available to the students and research scholars within the campus? The following research facilities are available for active research work within the college campus:  Various labs such as Physics & Electronics with latest equipments  computers with internet facility  Procurement of Research Oriented Journals & E-Journals  Space/enclosures to carry out Minor Research Projects  Well stocked library with e-resources and extended working hours  Free e-books and online journals available through membership of UGC N-LIST Programme for Colleges  Facility of INFLIBNET, leading international journals and e-books  Audio-Visual resources of library  Uninterrupted power supply is ensured with the aid of UPS and generators to support the research activities.  TV, printers, scanners, DVD players and Internet facilities and ever-obliging administrative staff members.

3.3.2 What are the institutional strategies for planning, upgrading and creating infra structural facilities to meet the needs of researchers especially in the new and emerging areas of research? The institution has been striving hard to plan, upgrade and create infrastructural facilities for its researchers. It has always motivated them to involve in research activities by utilizing the financial benefits extended to them by various agencies. It leaves no stone unturned in giving them suitable infrastructure and moral support. It usually seeks the opinion of the researchers on their needs and tries to provide them all that is required. Latest gadgets are also provided to any researcher who feels the need of them.

3.3.3 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or other beneficiary agency for developing research facilities? If 'yes', what are the instruments/ facilities created during the last four years. Yes, the institution has received 06 lakhs from VGST to set up a MAT LAB.

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3.3.4 What are the research facilities made available to the students and research scholars outside the campus / other research laboratories? The research Scholars who are working on Research Projects, or supervisors who are guiding students from outside the campus are encouraged to use the research facilities available within the campus.

3.3.5 Provide details on the library/information resource centre or any other facilities available specifically for the researchers? The college has a well-established information resource centre in the form of a general library for researchers. Internet facility and the membership in the UGC INFLIBNET N-LIST consortium provide them easy access to e-Books and e-Journals.

3.3.6 What are the collaborative researches facilities developed / created by the research institutes in the college. For ex. Laboratories, library, instruments, computers, new technology etc. The collaborative research facilities like Computers, Laptops, printers, scanners, internet, labs and libraries are developed and created out of funds sanctioned to collaborative researchers by the funding agencies like the UGC and VGST.

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3.3 Research Publications and Awards

3.4.1 Highlight the major research achievements of the staff and students in terms of  Patents obtained and filed (process and product) -Nil  Original research contributing to product improvement -Nil  Research studies or surveys benefiting the community or improving the services –Mr Uday Kumar of Commerce Department has conducted a survey on marketing an agricultural product in a taluk  Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social development – All the research activities carried out in the campus contribute to the development of society directly or indirectly

3.4.2 Does the Institute publish or partner in publication of research journal(s)? If 'yes', indicate the composition of the editorial board, publication policies and whether such publication is listed in any international database? No. But the college has published conference proceedings.

3.4.3 Give details of publications by the faculty and students:  Publication per faculty  Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (national/international)  Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database, International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)  Monographs  Chapter in Books  Books Edited  Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers  Citation Index  SNIP  SJR  Impact factor  h-index

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 11 research papers have been published in International Journals and 03 papers are published in conference procedings by different members of the faculty  05 research articles are listed in EBSCO host, 01 in Web of Science  03 Edited volumes  Citation Index:  Impact factor : 3  h-index: 5

3.4.4 Provide details (if any) of  research awards received by the faculty  recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies, nationally and internationally  Incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and international recognitions for research contributions. One of the faculty members Dr.B.C.Prasannakumara, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics has been conferred the Young Scientist Award by the Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), Government of Karnataka, Bangalore in the year 2014.

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3.5 Consultancy Our commerce teachers have given necessary information and advices regarding taxation to the staff members. Many of the senior members of our faculty have participated as resource persons in various events organised by different agencies.

3.5.1 Give details of the systems and strategies for establishing institute-industry interface? Students of are provided training for acquiring job skills in the college. Experts ffrom industry are used for the purpose. Seminars and workshops are also held by most of the departments and the Career and Counselling Cell to provide better exposure to students of the industry needs.

3.5.2 What is the stated policy of the institution to promote consultancy? How is the available expertise advocated and publicized?  The details of experience and expertise of the faculty are published through college website and through informal interactions of the teachers with the students, the alumni and the public.  The college provides all necessary facilities to encourage faculty to take up consultancy works at institute level  The College advocates and publicizes the available expertise for consultancy services through its publications like the prospectus. The awards and the achievements of the faculty are highlighted through college magazine ad reports read out on the College stage during its programmes.

3.5.3 How does the institution encourage the staff to utilize their expertise and available facilities for consultancy services?  By giving incentives such as Duty Leave to faculty for their contributions in consultancy services  By motivating the faculty to attend important workshops and seminars arranged by the leading technology consultants in relevant fields  Faculty members are permitted to utilize the infrastructure and lab facility to perform the laboratory tests and use of software for solving and analyzing their consultancy projects.

3.5.4 List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by the institution and the revenue generated during the last four years. The consultancy provided by the staff is only on the gratuitous basis and no suchincome is generated as such.

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3.5.5 What is the policy of the institution in sharing the income generated through consultancy (staff involved: Institution) and its use for institutional development? As mentioned in the previous point any consultancy provided by staff is only on the gratuitous basis and as such no revenue is generated.

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3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)

3.6.1 How does the institution promote institution-neighborhood-community network and student engagement, contributing to good citizenship, service orientation and holistic development of students?  National Service Scheme (NSS) units of the College organise an annual special camp at a nearby village to carry out a developmental work of significance. They conduct activities like cleaning streets, educating villagers regarding the necessity of having toilets and lavatories.  Youth Red Cross unit and NSS actively participate in tree plantation activities, special lecture programmes, Republic Day parade and many such activities.  The college organises one or two blood donation camps annually to meet the requirement of the district blood bank. A good number of students and teachers donate blood for the cause of the society.  The Institution encourages units of NSS, Youth Red Cross, Rangers and Rovers to work towards the community empowerment. When there was a flood in North Karnataka in 2010, these units went in a procession along the streets of Koppa and collected funds for the relief works.  The college has more than 60 per cent of students from lower rung of the society. At times, students face different problems like health, accidents or even finance related issues. To meet the demands of such unexpected hard times, a special fund is collected by the students and teachers.

3.6.2 What is the Institutional mechanism to track students' involvement in various social movements / activities which promote citizenship roles? The college endeavours to fulfil its social responsibility by organizing different extra-curricular and extension activities in the neighbouring villages. Extension activities are now an essential aspect of complete education, which emphasizes community services and inculcates values and commitment to society. Teachers of the college informs and boost the mindset of students to join NSS Unit. The NSS unit of the college has the approved enrolment capacity of 200 volunteers in each academic session comprising both boy and girl students. The teacher designated as Programme Officer looks after all the activities of NSS activities of the college under the advices and suggestions of an NSS Advisory Committee headed by the Principal. All the extension and community service activities are finalized in the meeting of the committee and then implemented with the help of other faculty members and invited external resource persons, experts, professionals from various fields.

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3.6.3 How does the institution solicit stakeholder perception on the overall performance and quality of the institution? The institution solicits stakeholder perception on the overall performance and quality of the institution through students, Parents, and Alumni.  The College solicits students‟ perception through their feedback every year.  The College solicits Parents‟ perception through interaction with them in the Parents-Teacher meeting.  The College solicits Alumni‟s perception through interaction with them at Alumni Meets.

3.6.4 How does the institution plan and organize its extension and outreach programmes? Providing the budgetary details for last four years, list the major extension and outreach programmes and their impact on the overall development of students. Extension activities undertaken by the college through various extension units during the last four years are given as below i) Extension works under taken by the NSS units: The college has two NSS units and each unit has 100 students. At regular intervals, through out the year, these units engage in sanitary, developmental and awareness programmes. Every year a special camp for seven days is conducted in the neighbourhood areas of Koppa. In last four year the NSS units have organized the programmes such as  Blood donation camp  AIDS awareness campaign  Campaign for creating awareness on voting  Healthcare camp for students and faculty ii) Extension work under taken by the Youth Red Cross The Youth Red Cross (YRC) is a constituent of the Indian Red Cross Society (Karnataka): A group movement organized at the initial stages for students between 18 to 25 years of age. We, in our college, have a Youth Red Cross wing. Any student of any discipline can become a YRC member. Our YRC unit has 150 members, under the guidance of a programme officer. Activities of Youth Red Cross such as  Promotion of health and life  Service to the sick and suffering  Promotion of national and international friendship to develop the mental and moral capacities of the youth Youth Red Cross unit has organized the following programmes in the recent years:  Free health check up camps Government First Grade College, Koppa 71

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 Blood donation camps  Workshop on violence against women  AIDS awareness campaign in co-ordination with the taluk Government Hospital

3.6.5 How does the institution promote the participation of students and faculty in extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other National / International agencies? The institution selects the interested students who volunteer themselves to join these extra-curricular activity units. Participation of teachers and students in the activities of the units is voluntary. After joining these activities, they have to undergo some orientation and training. However, the coordinators of these units motivate students to be members of them to develop their overall personality.

3.6.6 Give details on social surveys, research or extension work (if any) undertaken by the college to ensure social justice and empower students from underprivileged and vulnerable sections of society? The NSS, Rangers and Rovers, Youth Red Cross and other forums of the college engage themselves in extension activities like blood donation camps, sanitary and hygiene programmes. Minor and Major research projects have been taken which directly or indirectly benefit the vulnerable and underprivileged sections of the society.

3.6.7 Reflecting on objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities organized by the institution, comment on how they complement students' academic learning experience and specify the

values and skills inculcated. The objective of any extension activity is to give back something to the community of which we are a part. It is also an opportunity to improve one‟s personality by going out into the society to understand the very fabric of it. This is the expected outcome to be found in any student. The extension programmes organised by our college have indeed helped our students to mingle with the society in its true colour. By working in villages and having spent time with the rural mass, at least a few students have come to know the harsh realities of life. This has indeed an impact on their outlook on personal and academic life.

3.6.8 How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community in its reach out activities and contribute to the community development? Detail on the initiatives of the institution that encourage community participation in its activities? The institution organizes awareness programmes, Health Care programmes and environment friendly initiatives to ensure the involvement of the community in its reach out activities and contribute to the community development. Government First Grade College, Koppa 72

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Even when organising an NSS special camp, a detailed survey would be done before going into the village. The kind of work to be taken up, the support of the community, local leadership, involvement of local bodies and other relevant details would be paid attention to. Local people will be encouraged to take part in all the activities of the institution..

3.6.9 Give details on the constructive relationships forged (if any) with other institutions of the locality for working on various outreach and extension activities. The college establishes constructive relationship through its outreach activities with many local institutions and organizations. They are listed below:  Dr. R. Nilkant – Blood Bank (Blood Donation Camp)  Government Hospital: General Health Check up  The Lawers‟ Association, Koppa  The Town Panchayat, Koppa  The State Bank of Mysore, Koppa The above mentioned organisations and other such forums have always assisted the institution in carrying out community-centered programmes for the benefit of local people and the students.

3.6.10 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities and/contributions to the social/community development during the last four years. Even though the institution has been involving in organising extension activities, it has not received any awards for this service.

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3.7 Collaboration

3.7.1 How does the institution collaborate and interact with research laboratories, institutes and industry for research activities. Cite examples and benefits accrued of the initiatives - collaborative research, staff exchange, sharing facilities and equipment, research scholarships etc. Department of Mathematics has collaborated with Department of Studies and Research in Mathematics, Kuvempu University. In collaboration with Kuvempu University, Department of Mathematics has organized two national level conferences. Our research scholars make use of laboratories and libraries outside the campus like the libraries of Kuvempu, Mysuru, Bengaluru and Mangaluru University.

3.7.2 Provide details on the MoUs/collaborative arrangements (if any) with institutions of national importance/other universities/ industries/ Corporate (Corporate entities) etc. and how they have contributed to the development of the institution. The institution has conducted various programmes and extension activities with the help of other agencies like Kannada Sahithya Parishath, Red Cross, Rotary and so on. It hopes to explore the possibilities of collaborative arrangements in the future days.

3.7.3 Give details (if any) on the industry-institution-community interactions that have contributed to the establishment/creation/up-gradation of academic facilities, student and staff support, infrastructure facilities of the institution viz. laboratories / library/new technology / placement services etc. From the beginning the institution has been able to develop a rapport with the available mini industries and philanthropists of the region for its growth. Many rooms have been sponsored by such people. Even the sports field is donated by Sri M.D. Balakrishna who is a leading coffee planter in the region. Of late, as the institution receives enough funds for its development, it hesitates to seek any financial assistance for development of infrastructure. However, most of the people related to industry and philanthropic activities support morally in all the worthy endeavours of the institution.

3.7.4 Highlighting the names of eminent scientists/participants who contributed to the events, provide details of national and international conferences organized by the college during the last four years. Five national conferences have been organized by different departments in the past four years. The conferences are:

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 UGC sponsored one-day National seminar on Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges was held on 17th Sept. 2011 organised by the Department of Economics.  UGC sponsored one-day national level Conference on Mathematical Sciences and Applications held on 9th March 2013 organised by the Department of Mathematics.  UGC sponsored one-day national level seminar on The Effect of the Global Economic Crisis on Indian Economy: Issues, Challenges and Recovery held on 28th March 2013 organised by the Department of Economics.  UGC sponsored and CSIR, INSA supported, two-day national level Conference on Geometry, Analysis and Fluid Mechanics held on 20-21 September 2013, organised by the Department of Mathematics.  UGC sponsored national level Conference on Vivekananda and Nationalism held on 20 September 2014, organised by the Department of Library Science. Some of the eminent personalities who participated in these events are:  Prof. C.S.Bagewadi, UGC Emeritus Professor, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga  Prof. I. S. Shivakumar, F.I.A.Sc, University of Bangalore,  Prof. BhaskarReddy, Sri Venkateshwara University,Thirupathi,  Prof. Bandari Shankar, Osmania University, Hyderabad,  Sri Swami Jithakamananda, Mysore

3.7.5 How many of the linkages/collaborations have actually resulted in formal MoUs and agreements? List out the activities and beneficiaries and cite examples (if any) of the established linkages that enhanced and/or facilitated- a) Curriculum development/ enrichment b) Internship/ On-the-job training c) Summer placement d) Faculty exchange and professional development e) Research f) Consultancy g) Extension h) Publication i) Student Placement j) Twinning programmes k) Introduction of new courses

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1) Student exchange m) Any other Curriculum development is done with the help of the university. The research activities and professional developments are encouraged by the state government and the UGC. The state government helps for the introduction of the new courses and the university gives approval for such courses based on certain criteria. Extension activities are conducted with the help of various agencies. But there is not any permanent linkage or collaboration. Different departments have organised extension activities and helped other institutions and individuals by working as consultants. Campus selections have been conducted in the college and students were taken for campus selections conducted by other institutions.

3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and implementing the initiatives of the linkages/collaborations. College is putting effort to make the systemic efforts in planning, establishing and implementing the initiatives of the linkages/collaborations. The college plans and establishes the linkages/collaborations with international, national, state, local bodies, industries and research institutes to boost research, consultancy and extension tasks.

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CRITERION IV:

INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

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CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

4.1 Physical Facilities

4.1.1 What is the policy of the Institution for creation and enhancement of infrastructure that facilitate effective teaching and learning? Our college is affiliated to Kuvempu University it is located at a distance of about 30 km from the holy place Sringeri even it is in a semi-urban place, the college fares better than any other college in terms of infrastructure in the region. The college campus is close to 11 acres and the present strength of the students in this college is 1150. a) Creation of Infrastructure: As the institution comes under the control of State government, each and every facility will come through government. For the creation of infrastructure, the college level infrastructure development committee will plan and submit the proposals to the government and UGC through the principal. Most of the proposals sent in the recent years are accepted by the government and UGC, for example grants for laboratory equipments, construction of new building, toilets, library, sports, laboratory building and building renovation. The various grants received in the previous 5 years from 2009 to 2014 are given below:

UGC Total State Government ( in Sl.No. Infrastructure Amount lakh) (in lakh) (In lakh)

1. Building Grant 150 ___ 150

2. Lab Equipments 41.71 10.45 52.16

3. Library Grant 13.85 7.74 21.59

4. Furniture 4.83 .785 5.615

5. Sports Equipment‟s ___ 4.55 4.55

Computer Purchase 6. ___ 4.0 4.0 Grant

7. Installation of CCTV ___ 2.5 2.5

Conducted by the 8. EDUSAT ______Govt. of Karnataka

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9. UPS 0.75 ___ 0.75

Printers and 10. ____ 0.26 0.26 Scanners

11. MI Board ____ 1.76 1.76

12. Projectors ____ 1.54 1.54

13. Television ____ 0.25 0.25

14. Refrigerator ____ 0.20 0.20

15. Digital Camera ____ 0.15 0.15

16. Laptop ____ 0.63 0.63

17. Lectern ____ 1.04 1.04

18. Website ____ 0.10 0.10

19. Generators ____ 0.80 0.80

20. Xerox Machine ____ 0.76 0.76

21. Green White Board ____ 2.1 2.1

b) Enhancement of Infrastructure: The following additions are made to the infrastructure of the college in the last 5 years.  Building –Extension of building (First floor for class room)  Toilet – New building  PG Library Facility  Purchase of furniture to the office and students  Purchase of sports materials  Purchase of computers  Purchase of Laptop  Purchase of LCD Projectors  Purchase of scanners  Purchase of Xerox machines  Purchase of fax machines  Vehicle stand

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4.1.2 Detail the facilities available for a) Curricular and co-curricular activities–classrooms, technology enabled learning spaces, seminar halls, tutorial spaces, laboratories, botanical garden, Animal house, specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning and research etc. Our institution has been provided with all basic facilities for students and faculty. Teaching and learning activities will take place in a conductive atmosphere. The following are the infrastructure facilities available:  23 class rooms with adequate furniture  All class rooms contain green board  One computer laboratory with 22 computers with internet facilities.  Seminar hall – one temporarily arranged seminar hall equipped with LCD projector.  Library with four computers with internet facility.  Library is a centre of learning which makes provision for reference and issuing books regularly. Every year new titles are added to the existing stock. b) Infrastructure for co- curricular activities:  One temporarily arranged seminar hall with one LCD projector with seating capacity of 400 students.  2 generators for supply of power ensured with total of 6 k.v. power backup. c) Extra-curricular activities–sports, outdoor and indoor games, gymnasium, auditorium, NSS, NCC, cultural activities, Public speaking, communication skills development, yoga, health and hygiene etc. The Institution gives equal importance to extra-curricular activities it motivates the students to take part in sports and cultural activities regularly Sports equipment‟s like football, throw ball, soft ball, volley ball, shuttle bats and cocks, carom board, chess, table tennis board are available to the students in addition to complete cricket kit. The same will be provided to the students. The physical education director takes part in the sports activities, training sessions. He not only organises tournaments at the college level bur also accompanies students whenever they participate in University, zonal, state level competition. We have multi gym facility at the institution. We have two NSS units each with 100 students. We do have Rangers & Rovers and Youth Red Cross wing. d) Cultural Activities: Our institution motivates and encourages students for cultural activities through the cultural forum under the guidance of cultural committee.

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The department of collegiate education had sponsored a personality development programme for all degree colleges in Karnataka under the direction of the government of Karnataka called MANAVATHE couple of years agao. Our college students had participated in yoga programme for a week.

4.1.3 How does the institution plan and ensure that the available infrastructure is in line with its academic growth and is optimally utilized? Give specific examples of the facilities developed/ augmented and the amount spent during the last four years. As the institution comes under the control of dept. of collegiate education Government of Karnataka, all extension, repairs and renovation works will be done by PWD. The college development council (CDC) will look after minor repair works in case of emergency. In the year 2013-14 the Karnataka state government spent nearly rupees 1.65 crores for the construction of new building. For the past four years the college has spent nearly 2.7 crores for the infrastructure development.  Platform has been constructed in all class room.  Safe and filtered drinking water facility has been provided to the students and employees.  Traditional black board have been replaced by dust free green board.  Separate ladies waiting rooms with toilet facilities have been provided.  UPS facility have provided with capacity of 5 k.v.  Sports room has been renovated for stock of sports materials and multi gym.  Separate N.S.S. office has been provided.  A separate Reading room has been provided to students.

4.1.4 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the requirements of students with physical disabilities? Ramp is provided to students with mobility problem. Suitable assistance is provided to students with other disabilities.

4.1.5 Give details on the residential facility and various provisions available within them:  Hostel Facility - Accommodation available – The institution does not have hostel facility. However, many of its students take hostel facility with the department of backward communities and minorities, Government of Karnataka.  Recreational facilities, gymnasium, yoga center, etc. – Sports and Multi Gym facility is available.

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 Computer facility including access to Internet in hostel -NA  Facilities for medical emergencies– First Aid kit is available with the physical director in case of emergencies.  Library facility in the hostels - NA  Internet and Wi-Fi facility – Internet facility is available for students in the computer lab and library which operates with Wi-Fi  Recreational facility-common room with audio-visual equipment – Sports and Multi Gym rooms fulfil this need.  Available residential facility for the staff and occupancy constant supply of safe drinking water –Safe drinking water is available to all the staff members in the college but no residential facility is available as of now.

4.1.6 What are the provisions made available to students and staff in terms of ealth care on the campus and off the campus? The doctors from government hospital, Koppa, will conduct health check-up campus every year for students and staff in the campus. Lady doctors counsel girls often and address their problems if any. First aid kit is available with the physical director to meet the emergency requirements.

4.1.7 Give details of the Common Facilities available on the campus -spaces for special units like IQAC, Grievance Redressal unit, Women's Cell, Counseling and Career Guidance, Placement Unit, Health Centre, Canteen, recreational spaces for staff and students, safe drinking water facility, auditorium, etc. The institution has provided separate room for IQAC. Grievance Redressal unit, Women‟ Cell, Counselling and Career Guidance Cell and Placement Units attend to students problems in the limited facilities available to them. Canteen is available in the campus. Multi Gym and Sports room serve the purpose of recreation. Safe drinking is available to both students and teachers. A seminar hall serves the purpose of an auditorium.

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4.2 Library as a Learning Resource

4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of such a committee. What significant initiatives have been implemented by the committee to render the library, student/ user friendly? The principal and the Librarian are striving hard to make the Library a student friendly. It is heart of the institution. Lot of care has been given for its effective functioning. The Institution forms the Library committee headed by the principal, the librarian and the Heads of all departments. They submit the list of books and journals ought to be purchased. The committee recommends specific books and new titles and makes suggestions for the purchase of book holders, display racks etc. It performs stock verification at the end of each academic year.

Sl.No. Name Designation Position 1 Prof. K C Venkatesh Principal President 2 Mr. Shivakumara A S Librarian Convener 3 Mr. Ganapathi Manager Member 4 Smt. Vasumathi K S Assot. Professor of Economics Member 5 Dr. Kotyal S Y Assot. Professor of Sanskrit Member 6 Mr.Nagaraj S V Assot. Professor of Physics Member

7 Smt. Barathi Asst. Professor of History Member 8 Mr. Udayakumara D S Asst. Professor of Commerce Member 9 Mr. Vijendra M N Asst. Professor of Sociology Member 10 Mr. Naveena V Asst. Professor of English Member 11 Dr. Shreepathi K Asst. Professor of Kannada Member

Dr. Prasanna Kumara 12 Asst. Professor of Mathematics Member B C

13 Mr. Prabhakar S V Asst. Professor of Electronics Member

Mr. Venkatesh Murthy 14 Physical Education Director Member B S

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4.2.2 Provide details of the following: Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources) : There is a facility for browsing and relaxed reading.

Total area of the Library 180 sq mtrs Total seating capacity 30 WORKING HOURS: On working days 10 AM -5 PM On Holidays Closed Before examination days: 10 AM -5 PM During Examination days : 9.00 AM -5.30 PM During Vacation: 10 AM -5 PM

4.2.3 How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, print and e-journals and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on procuring new books, journals and e-resources during the last four years. Concerned subject teachers of each department of the institution give the list of books they need, to the Librarian. All the indents are consolidated and placed before the library committee. It will discuss the number of books to be purchased and the amount to be spent in the current year before giving its approval for placing the order for the same, based on the syllabus prescribed varies subject feedback from staff and Students.

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

Library Holding Total Total Numbe Total Number Number Total cost Number cost cost r cost

2798 Text Books 2600 364562 2500 721727 2000 384312 1200 02

Reference 1015 181 126700 206 144200 251 150600 145 Books 00

32 Journals/ 3500 10 5000 08 4500 15 7000 (Curren periodicals 0 t Year)

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E-resources - - - - N-List 5000 N-List 5000

Any other

(specify)

4.2.4 Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to the library collection?  OPAC : Yes  Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals : Yes  Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases : Nil  Library Website : Yes  In-house/remote access to e-publications : No  Library automation : Data entry is going on  Total number of computers for public access : 03  Total numbers of printers for public access : 01  Internet Bandwidth/speed :100 Mbps  Institutional Repository : Maintain IR  Content management system for e-learning : Nil  Participation in Resource sharing networks/ consortia (like Inflibnet) : No

4.2.5 Provide details on the following items:  Average number of walk-ins : 75Students/Day  Average number of books issued/returned : 100/Day  Ratio of library books to students enrolled :21:01  Average number of books added during last three years : 6302  Average number of login to opac (OPAC) : 10  Average number of login to e-resources : 15  Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed : 10  Number of information literacy trainings organized : 02

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 Details of "weeding out" of books and other materials:At regular intervals (usually, once in a year)

4.2.6 Give details of the specialized services provided by the library  Manuscripts : No  Reference : Yes  Reprography : Yes  ILL (Inter Library Loan Service) : No  Information deployment and notification (Information Deployment and Notification) : Yes  Download : Yes  Printing : Yes  Reading list/ Bibliography compilation : No  In-house/ remote access to e-resources : No  User Orientation and awareness : Yes  Assistance in searching Databases : No  INFLIBNET / IUC facilities : Yes

4.2.7 Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the students and teachers of the college. Effort is made in the direction of improving the quality of service in the library. Its focus is the students and the faculty who are in need of books available in the library. The students will come to know about the new arrivals of books through notice board and display racks.  Paper-clippings and question banks and previous years question papers are provided to the staff and students of the college.  Details regarding arrival of new text books and other relevant materials are displayed on notice boards.  The library maintains college yearly magazines and distributes the current issues of magazines among the students

4.2.8 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually/ physically challenged persons? Give details.  Institution is prepared to provide required facility for such students when the need arises.  For physically challenged person library given special attention and provided all the books for the particular semester.

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4.2.9 Does the library get the feedback from its users? If yes, how is it analysed and used for improving the library services. (What strategies are deployed by the Library to collect feedback from users? How is the feedback analysed and used for further improvement of the library services?) Yes. Suggestions regarding library services are received from the stakeholders. Once in a month the librarian goes through the register and takes necessary measures to improve the quality of library and its related services. The institution has responded positively whenever students appealed for better services. This has indeed improved library services.

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4.2 IT Infrastructure

4.3.1. Give details on the computing facility available (hardware and software) at the institution. Details of IT infrastructure available in the college

Total number of Computers 38

Laptops 05 Computer- Students ratio 30:1 Stand alone Facility Yes LAN Facility Yes

Licensed Software Yes Wi-Fi Facility No Number of nodes/ computers with Internet facility 15 Tubular Battery: Micron tabular batteries with 3 years warranty 01 0.5 Kv V Batteries for back up and accessories 02 UPS set Up for Computer Laboratory 5KV online UPS 30 Laptop: 04 Dell Laptop Intel Pentium 4 core duo - 01

Scanner 03 Easily Malty users Software License barcode Scanner, Laser 01 printer Printers 13

Projectors: 05

White Boards 04

Multi Media Projector 01 Handy Cam 01 Nikon Digital Camera with accessories 01 Fax Machine 02

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Refrigerator 01 Water Filter 12 LG COLOUR TV 01 Interactive Board 03 Lectern 02 Xerox Machine 03 Oven 01 Vacuum Cleaner 01 C C T V (Camera) 12 Cease Fire 04 Generator 02 DTH 01 Stabilizer 01 DVD Player 02 Speakers 13

4.3.2 Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the faculty and students on the campus and off-campus? The institution has computer facility for both the faculty and the students. Internet connection has been given for both the groups. It is used for net surfing, down loading materials and exploring different possibilities to acquire study materials for teaching and learning. There are some computer centres outside the campus which can be used on payment.

4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT infrastructure and associated facilities? Budget is allocated annually for deploying, upgrading and maintenance of the computer and other computer related equipments. It also includes all the electronic services which are being used for teaching. The institution standardizes the computer section every year according to its requirements.

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computers and their accessories in the institution (Year wise for last four years) Annual budget is not allocated to procure computer or its maintenance. But, whenever necessary, up gradation of software and maintenance are done with College Development Fund (CDF).

4.3.5 How does the institution facilitate extensive use of ICT resources including development and use of computer-aided teaching/ learning materials by its staff and students? The institution works in the direction of maintaining total quality in education and imparting knowledge through the use of ICT. Faculty members are advised to undergo computer training courses. The college provides all innovative teaching aids to the faculty to bring in the qualitative improvement in their teaching. Teaching aids like computers. LCD, OHP, Laptops are made available in the Institution. Students are allowed to make use of ICT to the best of their advantage. As a result, PG students conduct seminars in classes using these ICT facilities.

4.3.6 Elaborate giving suitable examples on how the learning activities and technologies deployed (access to on-line teaching - learning resources, independent learning, ICT enabled classrooms/learning spaces etc.) by the institution place the student at the The power point centre of teaching-learning process and render the role of a facilitator for the teacher. The Department of Collegiate Education, Karnataka, telecasts an online coaching programme under the title EDUSAT. Lectures on English communication skills, computers are taught by experts in the sessions. A teacher coordinates the whole programme as a facilitator. A few teachers make the teaching process better by using gadgets like laptops, LCD projectors, and Over Head Projectors. Students do feel that this kind of technology-enabled teaching helps them to understand things better.

4.3.7 Does the Institution avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity directly or through the affiliating university? If so, what are the services availed of? No, as of now, the college does not avail the National Knowledge Network connectivity. But, there is a proposal to avail the facility at the earliest. At present the college is availing a similar facility titled EDUSAT which is being telecast by the Department of Collegiate Education, Karnataka.

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4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities 4.4.1 How does the institution ensure optimal allocation and utilization of the available financial resources for maintenance and upkeep of the following facilities ( substantiate your statements by providing details of budget allocated during last four years)?

Year Sl wise 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 . Am Amo Amo Amo Amo Amo Amo Amo Amo Amo N ount unt unt unt unt Particular unt unt unt unt unt o Allo Allot Allot Allot Allot Spent Spent Spent Spent Spent tted ted ted ted ted 165 165

Lakh Lakh a Building - - 2.00 2.00 - - - s s

0.58 b Furniture 0.585 2.78 2.78 1.00 1.00 0.25 0.25 1.00 1.00 5 Equipme 14.1 c 14.15 29.49 29.49 8.10 8.10 3.90 3.90 0.75 0.75 nt 5 Compute d - - - - 3.00 3.00 - - rs e Vehicles ------10.8 f Library 10.84 2.34 2.34 2.45 2.45 1.96 1.96 4.00 4.00 4 Office 0.24 g Expendit 0.245 0.181 0.181 .24 .24 0.25 0.25 0.70 0.70 5 ure Service Grants Equipments are serviced in the amount of CDF every year h for

Equipme nts EDUSA Department of Collegiate Education , Supplied i T j IQAC ------0.50 0.50 General k 0.8 0.8 1.00 1.00 19.65 19.65 - - - - Grants Any l ------other Details of budget allocated and utilized during the last four years The college Principal is the chairman of the IQAC and in consultation with the college development council and IQAC committee plan and utilize the budget optimally for various developmental activities such as extensions of rooms renovation, maintenance, purchase of books, furniture, equipments computers etc.

4.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of the infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the college?

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The institution holds regular meetings with CDC and IQAC members and discusses the activities that ought to be organized. It also takes decision regarding the financial support, need for the institution for its upgrading and maintenance of infrastructure. The Public Works Department does the routine repair works of the building and other works.

4.4.3 How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration and other precision measures for the equipment/instruments? Service for all the electrical and electronic equipments is done whenever needed. Efforts would be made to keep all the equipments and instruments in working condition. Service of skilled personnel is used for the purpose.

4.4.4 What are the major steps taken for location, upkeep and maintenance of sensitive equipment( voltage fluctuations, constant supply of water etc.)? As we have our own bore well, there is no dearth for water supply in the campus. In addition to that the institution has been given lake water connection from Gram panchayat. Water purifiers are installed to get safe drinking water. Power supply is uninterrupted as the institution has UPS system which also reduces the problems related to voltage fluctuation.

4.4.5. Any other relevant information regarding Infrastructure and Learning Resources which the college would like to include. The student strength of the college has been increasing with each passing year. But, the infrastructure available at present is not sufficient to meet this growth. Additional funds have been sought from the Rastriya Uchchtar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), UGC and the State Government. In the future years, the institution hopes to meet most of the needs of the students and faculty.

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CRITERION V:

STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

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CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

5.1 Student Mentoring and Support

5.1.1 Does the College have an independent system for student support and mentoring? If yes, what are its structural and functional characteristics? Yes. The college does publish full- fledged prospectus that is updated every year giving all the details that is required for stake holders particularly students with information such as genesis of the college, vision, mission and core values of the college, courses offered, admission eligibility, fee structure, date of admission, calendar of events, information about faculties, opportunities for additional learning and co-curricular activities, details about research, campus recruitment, scholarship and any other special programme etc. Thus, the prospectus serves a very useful guide for the students and parents. Prospectus is uploaded in the college website and any stake holder can access it easily. The college publishes a yearly magazine called Chittapavana. It includes reports of the departments, programmes like, NSS, sports, list of important visitors to the college, list of achievers, rank holders, creative articles and poems by students and faculties as well. This magazine serves as a medium for students to express their talents and creativity.

5.1.2 Specify the type and number of scholarships /freeships given to students (UG/PG/M.Phil/Ph.D./Diploma/others in tabular form) by the College Management during the last four years. Indicate whether the financial aid was available on time. Yes, the college facilitates a number of scholarships of state/central government agencies, the details of which are provided below. All efforts are sincerely made by the college to ensure timely disbursement of the scholarships to the eligible students

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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Name of the Funding Sl.No scholarship agency No. of students/ No. of students/ No. of students/ No. of students/ No. of students/ amount amount amount amount amount

1 SC State Govt. 78/ Rs.208473 47/ Rs.22560 96/ Rs578863 101/ Rs641073 126/ Rs872808

102/ 2 ST 19/ Rs. 46957 35/ Rs211047 38/ Rs248814 49/ Rs348366 Rs.458038

3 OBC 141/ Rs.151000 203/ Rs.161000 269/ Rs122600 250/ Rs312650 -

4 Sanchi Honnamma 49/Rs. 98000 51/ Rs.102000 53/ Rs106000 52/ Rs104000 37/ Rs74000

5 Scholarship For PH 2/ Rs. 4000 2/ Rs. 4000 2/ Rs4000

6 Sports Scholarships - -

Scholarships for Poor 7 2 Rs 1500 - Students

Wards of defence 8 - - personnel

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Karnataka Minority 9 - - Board

10 Jindal Scholarships 10/ Rs 27600 10/ Rs 32700 15/ Rs54700 12/ Rs44700 5/ Rs15000

11 Horanadu Temple 1/ Rs 500 -

Merit Scholarships 12 86/ Rs 26399 - from college

National Sanskrit UV, 13 - - Delhi

Karnataka Science & 14 - - 1/ Rs7500 Tech. Dept.

15 Shakatapura Matt - - 2/ Rs4789

16 Sir.C.V.Raman 12/ Rs 60000 13/ Rs 65000 53/ Rs149304 24/ Rs99000

53/ Rs 17 Minority Board 3/ Rs 30000 14/ Rs70000 19/ Rs95000 15/ Rs75000 130580

18 Rotary Club 1/ Rs200 10/ Rs8700

19 Total no. of students 408 481 535 502 244

Total amount granted Rs.662929 Rs.975778 Rs. 1292514 Rs. 1563526 Rs. 1397874

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5.1.3 What percentage of students receives financial assistance from state government, central government and other national agencies? (e.g., Kishore VaigyanikProtsahanYojana (KVPY), SN Bose Fellow etc.) Many students have received financial assistance of state and central agencies, as detailed in the above table. On an average, 27% of B.Sc,12% of B.Com, 18% of B.A. students have been regularly availing the financial assistance.

5.1.4 What are the specific support services/ facilities available for  Students from SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections  Students with physical disabilities  Overseas students  Students to participate in various competitions/National and International  Medical assistance to students: health centre, health insurance etc.  Organizing coaching classes for competitive exams  Skill development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.,)  Support for "slow learners"  Exposures of students to other institution of higher learning/ corporate/business house etc.  Publication of student magazines For SC/ST and OBC students scholarship facility is given in the college and they can access books from “SC/ST” book bank. Concession is provided to them in the university examination fee for them.  Economically weaker sections also get the fee concession.  Poor students‟ fund is also given to eligible students.  Students with physical disabilities get scholarship from the government.  No international student is presently studying in the college.  Students who participate in cultural competitions and sports meets would get T.A. and D.A. from the institution  The First Aid is always available in the college. Medical checkup is also conducted with the help of the government hospital.  Spoken English workshops are conducted in the college.  The students who need special classes are given opportunity to attend special classes after the regular classes. Some times on holidays and Sundays.  Arrangements were made for the science students to visit the Malnad Aqua water unit in Kuduregundi, Koppa Taluk.

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 This is achieved by various means such as educational tours and industries visits. The students also interact with the university departments at the main campus.  To identify and motivate young talents, college has a wall magazine where students can post poems, drawings, cartoon and other talents. Chittapavana, the college magazine, is another platform through which the talents of the students are nurtured.

5.1.5 Describe the efforts made by the institution to facilitate entrepreneurial skills, among the students and the impact of the efforts The arrangement is made to impart the communication skill in English and computer skills. Students are made to interact with achievers from business and financial sectors, in the programs held by the innovation club. More than 150 students have been benefitted.

5.1.6 Enumerate the policies and strategies of the institution which promote participation of students in extracurricular and co-curricular activities such as sports, games, Quiz competitions, debate and discussions, cultural activities etc.  Additional academic support, flexibility in examinations  Special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials  Students doing exceptionally well in sports are given personal attention by teachers of all the subjects by compensating for the classes missed, both for theory and practical classes. To facilitate such students, the chairmen of departments show a little flexibility in finalizing the dates for the third internal tests and the time table for practical classes, such that the interests of such students are taken care of. However, flexibility in semester-end examination is not provided.  During the sports meet the coach/physical director who accompanies the students will ensure that the special dietary requirements are met. It is the pride and responsibility of the college that the students representing it are provided with sports suits and other sports gears as required.

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5.1.7 Enumerating on the support and guidance provided to the students in preparing for the competitive exams, give details on the number of students appeared and qualified in various competitive exams such as UGC-CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, SLET, ATE / CAT / GRE / TOEFL / GMAT / Central / State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc. There is no direct mechanism, however the college conducts coaching classes for competitive examinations. This is done by arranging classes from both internal and external experts and usually training will be held for logical reasoning, verbal and non verbal reasoning and puzzle solving . Our college has a very good record as qualifiers are concerned.

5.1.8 What type of counseling services are made available to the students (academic, personal, career, psycho-social etc.) Academic, personal and psychological counseling services are available in the Institution. For psycho-social problems, we guide the students to consult medical counselor of government hospital, Koppa.

5.1.9 Does the institution have a structured mechanism for career guidance and placement of its students? If 'yes', detail on the services provided to help students identify job opportunities and prepare themselves for interview and the percentage of students selected during campus interviews by different employers (list the employers and the programmes)? There is a Career Guidance Cell in the college which provides career guidance. Information regarding the campus selections to be held at different places is provided to the students. The college has several complementary schemes to enhance the job prospects of the students. Special coaching is provided to prepare the students for competitive examinations. The student counseling and placement cell arranges campus interviews for students. The Department of commerce also facilitates the students through providing HRD training in personality development and also in providing placement opportunities. Many students have been benefitted by the activities of this cell.

5.1.10 Does the institution have a student grievance redressal cell? If yes, list (if any) the grievances reported and redressed during the last four years. There is a Grievances Redressal Cell in the college with Students Welfare Officer as its head. It looks after the grievances of the students with the help of other staff. No serious grievances reported during the last four years. However three major grievances reported are as follows,  Ladies waiting room: Girl students generally complain about the facilities and hygiene in this room. As a remedy, the facilities in terms of electrical,

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sanitary fixtures etc. are periodically replaced. The cleaning staff has been instructed to maintain hygiene by increasing the frequency of cleaning. The visit of co-coordinator generally avoids recurrence of this problem.  Conditions at classrooms and laboratories:Recently new electrification has been made in the physics laboratory to provide more electrical points. This electrification brings better safety. All the labs need renovation to create more conducive environment.  Freshers’ problem on English: Quite a large number of students studying in the college are from rural background, and they find it difficult to cope with the English usage in class room. This problem is attended, to some extent, by arranging English communication classes for such students and instructing the teachers to pay special attention to these students as a confidence building measure.

5.1.11 What are the institutional provisions for resolving issues pertaining to sexual harassment? The college has a functional gender sensitization cell which has drawn definite guidelines on gender related issues. The cell has been entrusted with taking up cases of harassment atrocities on female teachers, employees and girl students; enquire and take necessary action on culprits. The cell has the powers of recommending action against the perpetrators of such offenses to the principal. No such cases have been reported so far.

5.1.12 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances (if any) have been reported during the last four years and what action has been taken on these? Yes. A separate anti-ragging cell has been set up in the college on the guidelines of UGC. In the prospectus, the students have been cautioned that any such instances would draw strict disciplinary action. To prevent ragging, the committee members along with the principal go round the campus, which in itself acts as a deterrent. Sporadic incidences of ragging have been reported, most of which have been traced to outside elements. Installation of CCTV cameras has helped in reducing such activities.

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5.1.13 Enumerate the welfare schemes made available to students by the institution. The welfare schemes made available for the students by the institution are :  drinking water  canteen  parking  poor boys' fund 5.1.14 Does the institution have a registered Alumni Association? If 'yes', what are its activities and major contributions for institutional, academic and infrastructure development? The Institution has the alumni association. The contribution of the Alumni is:  Our students are selected competitions like folk dance, skits and mimes are trained by the alumni.  The arrangement for the drinking water is made by the alumni.  Members of alumni visit frequently and guide our students about further opportunities.

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5.2 Student Progression

5.2.1 Provide details of programme-wise success rate of the College for the last four years. How does the College compare itself with the performance of other autonomous Colleges / universities (if available)

Student progression % UG to PG Year B.A B.Com BBM BSc 2010-11 2% 5% 3% 45% 2011-12 11% 8% 7% 40%

2012-13 9% 12% 11% 47%

2013-14 8% 13% 9% 73% PG to M.Phil. M.Com. Nil

PG to Ph.D. Employed 2010-11 0 1 0 1 • Campus selection 0 8 2 2 • Other than campus recruitment 2011-12 0 0 0 1

3 7 3 4 2012-13 0 0 1 2 2 11 2 6 2013-14 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0

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5.2.2 Providing the percentage of students progressing to higher education or employment (for the last four batches) highlight the observed trends.

Year B.A. B.COM. BBM B.Sc. M.Com.

A B C A B C A B C A B C A C

2010-1 8 82 8 6 63 6 7 74 7 8 82 6 ------1 9 (+7 0 5 (+2) 9 1 (-3) 7 5 (+2 9 - - ) ) 2011-1 8 89 8 6 65 6 6 71 7 7 85 7 ------2 3 (-6) 2 6 (+0) 4 1 (-10) 3 9 (-6) 1 - - 2012-1 9 83 8 9 66 8 7 61 8 7 79 6 87 --- 3 0 (+7 7 3 (+26 0 2 (+10 2 9 (+0 6 - ) ) ) ) 2013-1 8 90 9 7 93 7 7 72 7 8 79 5 93 --- 4 5 (-5) 0 2 (-21) 8 5 (+3) 8 3 (+4 8 - )

A ~ College Percentage B ~ Previous Years Pass % C ~ Average University % for Comparison

Result of the Kuvempu University from 2010-11 to 2013-14 Year B.A. B.COM B.B.M. B.Sc. 2010-11 80% 69.48% 77.55% 68.9% 2011-12 81.9% 64.24% 73.64% 71% 2012-13 87.6% 80% 81.85% 66.3% 2013-14 90.5% 78% 78.18% 58%

For comparison and estimation of university percentage results of Shri. JCBM college Shringeri, Government First Grade College, Shringeri, Government First Grade College, Narasimharajapura are considered. List of the rank holders in the college in the recent years. Name of the student Course Year - % Position Sangeetha B.Sc. 2005-06 ( ) 9th Rank Prathima B C B.A. 2007-08 ( ) 8th Rank

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Samhitha S B.Com. 2010-11 (90.78) 9th rank Shubala T.R B.Sc. 2011-12 (93) 5thRank Sowmyashree B.Sc. 2012-13 (93.18) 7thRank

5.2.3 How does the institution facilitate student progression to higher level of education and/or towards employment? Information about the master degree programs in various university and colleges are regularly displayed in the college notice boards.The students going for higher studies usually face the problem of choice of subject. In such cases they are given proper guidance by the teachers concerned. Some students would be in dilemma as whether to go for Master degree or to join the B.Ed. and so on. Such students are also given proper guidance.

5.2.4 Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk of failure and drop out? Teachers will identify the slow learners and special guidance for proper study is provided. Special classes are conducted on demand by the students. In the case of dropouts, due to the financial reasons, the assistance is given from the poor boys' fund. Remedial classes are conducted for students who failed in previous semesters.

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5.3 Student Participation and Activities

5.3.1 List the range of sports, games, cultural and other extracurricular activities available to students. Provide details of participation and program calendar. List of the range of sports and games available to students: Shuttle Badminton, Athletics, Weight Lifting, Carrom Board, Wresling, Cricket, Volleyball, Power Lifting, Throwball, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi Students can also avail well equipped multi gym facility. In multi gym we have, Four Station Multi Gym, Gym Balls, Elleptical Bikes, Cross Walker, Dumblles, Weigt Lifting Plates, Tread Mill And Music Player List of the cultural activities available to students: Light Music Drama/Mimicry Dancing Painting Singing Rangoli Folkdances like Viragase Kola

List of the Extra-curricular activities available to students: Rangers And Rovers Youth Red cross NSS Red Ribbon Club Film CLub Heritage Club

Students are involved in sports activities throughout the year and they participate in competitions held in the college, other colleges and in the university as often as they are conducted. The students of the college have plenty of opportunities for participating in cultural activities. The occasions are: Inaugural and Valedictory functions of various forums, inter-collegiate competitions, competitions held in other colleges, and the annual programmes, “Sahyadri Utsava” (Inter-collegiate meet) organized by the University. The extra-curricular activities are planned by the respective program officers. NSS activities have a stipulated program calendar.

5.3.2 Furnish the details of major student achievements in co-curricular, extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National/International, etc. for the previous four years. 1. Kum.Vinutha D.V State level best NSS volunteer 2012-13 2. Kum. Vinutha D.V University level best NSS volunteer 2012-13

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Following are the Sports Reports of Participation and achievements 2010-11 Inter Collegiate Participation and Medals

Game Venue Date Medals

Soft ball GFGC, Kadur - Bronze

17-08-10 to Badminton DVS, Shivamogga - 19-08-10

03, team Cross country GFGC, 07-09-10 championship team Shiralkoppa Men‟s

Power lifting - - 01 Gold

Wrestling DVS, Shivamogga 04-11-10 -

13-11-10 to Athletics DVS, Shivamogga 05 Medals 15-11-10

Tunga college, 18-11-10 to Ball badminton - Thirthahalli 20-11-10

21-03-11 to Women‟s meet IGFGC, Sagar - 23-03-11

National’s participation:

Name Game Venue Date

Dr. Ambedkar Sandeep Kumar H 03-01-11 to Kho-kho University, K 07-01-11 Sreekakulam

Archarya 19-01-11 to Puneeth K G Softball Nagarjunam 22-01-11 University, Guntur

Archarya 19-01-11 to Chethan H G Softball Nagarjunam 22-01-11 University, Guntur

19-01-11 to Varalakshmi D Softball Archarya Nagarjunam 22-01-11

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University, Guntur

Archarya 19-01-11 to Smitha P Softball Nagarjunam 22-01-11 University, Guntur

2011-12 Inter Collegiate Participation and Medals

Game Venue Date Medals

23-02-12 to Kho-Kho GFGC thirthahalli 01 24-02-12

DS BG GFGC, 20-01-12 to Women‟s Meet 09 22-01-12

Sir.MV arts & Athletics Man and Commerce college, - - Women Bhadravathi

Badminton DVS Shimoga - -

Wrestling GFGC, 08-09-11 to 03 Women‟s team Shikaripura 09-09-11

Sir.MV Arts & Power Lifting Men 16-09-11 to Commerce, 05 and women 17-09-11 Bhadravathi.

Cricket GFGC, Kadur 20 to 22, 2012 -

National’s participation:

Name Game Venue Date

05-01-12 to Ramya Bhat Badminton VTU, Vellur 09-01-12

Chaudhary devilal 21-11-11 to Pavithra Wrestling UniversitySirsa 25-11-11

Sandeep Kumar H Ama University, 23-12-11 to Kho-Kho k Coibathore 27-12-11

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Punjab University, 23-02-12 to Asgar h Softball Chandigarh. 27-02-12

Punjab University, 16-02-12 to Sangeetha S Softball Chandigarh. 27-02-12

Punjab University, 16-02-12 to Varalakshmi D Softball Chandigarh. 27-02-12

2012-13 Inter Collegiate Participation and Medals

Game Venue Date Medals

10-08-12 to Runners Men, Badminton DVS, Shivamogga 12-08-12 Runners Woman

Cross country GFGC, NR pura 01-09-12 team

Power lifting GFGC, Koppa - 08 Men, Woman

Wrestling GFGC Holehonnur - 02

Athletics Shimoga - -

Sir.MV Arts & Kabaddi men Commerce, - Men Winners Bhadravathi.

Women‟s meet - - -

National LevelParticipation:

Name Game Venue Date

Amaravathi, 12-12-12 to Akshatha B. K Wrestling Maharasthra 16-12-12

Madrasam 18-01-13 to Manjunatha B Kabaddi University, 22-01-13 Chennai

Pruthviraj Badminton - -

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 Our college conducting coaching camp for Kuvempu university Men‟s and Woman‟s Wrestling Team this year.  Our college organised Kuvempu University Inter Collegiate Power Lifting, Weight Lifting and best physique.

2013-14 Inter Collegiate Participation and Medals Game Venue Date Medals

Badminton Shivamogga 16-08-13 to - 17-08-13

Power lifting Men Sir.M.V. Arts & 29-08-13 to 02 Commerce, 30-08-13 Bhadravathi.

Wrestling Men GFGC, Koppa 20-08-13 to 09 and Woman 21-08-13

Athletics Men and GCRDSM, 20-10-14 to 04 Woman Shimoga 27-10-14

Kabaddi men Sir.MV Arts & 28-10-13 to Men Winners Commerce, 30-10-13 Bhadravathi.

 Our college organised Kuvempu university inter college Men‟s and Woman‟s Wrestling competition. National Level Participation

Name Game Venue date

Sushmitha K C Wrestling - 28-12-13 to 05-01-14

Shreeharsha K R Kabaddi Acharya 04-12-13 to Nagarjuna 08-12-13 University, Guntur, AP

Ravikiran Kabaddi Acharya 04-12-13 to Nagarjuna 08-12-13 University,

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Guntur, AP

Abhishek H S Kabaddi Acharya 04-12-13 to Nagarjuna 08-12-13 University, Guntur, AP

2014-15 Inter Collegiate Participation and Medals

Game Name Date Medals

Kabaddi GFGC Ajjampura - Runners

Sir.M.V. Arts and Runner up team Commerce Wrestling - Championship and College, 05 Medals Bhadravathi

National Level Participation

Name Game Venue date

Kurukshketra Pooja Wrestling University, - Kurukshketra

Kurukshketra Aishwarya Wrestling University, - Kurukshketra

Veis University, Shreeharsha Kabaddi - Chennai

Veis University, Ravikiran Kabaddi - Chennai

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Following are the Cultural Activity Reports of Participation andachievements 2008-09

Student Class Competition Prize Sponsors name

Vishwamanava Kalpana III B.Sc. Folk song First Samskruthika Habba, Mysore

Sinduja Vidyarthi Yuva II B.com. Film song Second Pandith Vedike, Mysore

Kalpana and Folk Vidyarthi Yuva - Third group song(group) Vedike, Mysore

Sahyadri Uthsava , Clay Avinash I B.Sc. First Shankaraghatta, modelling Kuvempu university

Sahyadri Uthsava , Kalpana I B.Sc. Light music Second Shankaraghatta, Kuvempu university

Sahyadri Uthsava , Classical Akshatha II B.com. Second Shankaraghatta, music Kuvempu university

2009-10

Student Class Competition Prize Sponsors name

Sahyadri Uthsava , Bhaskar III B.com. Mimicry Second Shankaraghatta, Kuvempu university

Sahyadri Uthsava , Drawing, Manoj II B.com. Second Shankaraghatta, collage Kuvempu university

Sidhuja II B.com. Western songs Second Sahyadri Uthsava , Pandith Shankaraghatta,

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Kuvempu university

2010-11

Student Class Competition Prize Sponsors name

Pallavi Sahyadri Uthsava , Hande & - Group Song First Shankaraghatta, Team Kuvempu university

Sahyadri Uthsava , Sushma & - Group Song First Shankaraghatta, Team Kuvempu university

Sahyadri Uthsava , Clay Avinash N III B.Sc. Second Shankaraghatta, Modelling Kuvempu university

Sahyadri Uthsava , Wall post Manoj III B.Com. Third Shankaraghatta, painting Kuvempu university

Sahyadri Uthsava , Prathima H S I B.Com. Light Music Third Shankaraghatta, Kuvempu university

2011-12

Student Class Competition Prize Sponsors name

Ramachandra Mission, Ravindra II B.Com. Essay First ShahajahanPura(U.P.)

Dist. & Thaluk Health Sindhu S II B.Com. Essay First Department, Chickmagalur.

Sushma & - Light Music First Thirthahalli Team

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Pallavi Hande & - Group Song First GJC Koppa Team

Sindhu S II B.Com. Speech Second BGS College, Sringeri

Thaluk Adalitha Anusha S N Essay First Koppa

Thaluk Adalitha Megha S N Essay Second Koppa

District Family & Health Welfare Anusha Speech First Department, Chickamagalur

District Family & Health Welfare Pavana Speech Second Department, Chickamagalur

Ramya R Sahyadri Uthsava , Bhat & - Group Song First Shankaraghatta, Team Kuvempu university

Sahyadri Uthsava , Ashwini Western Song - First Shankaraghatta, &Team (group) Kuvempu university

Inter Department University Lecture Sindhu III B.Com. Speech Second Pragramme, Bangalore.

2012-13

Student Class Competition Prize Sponsors name

Pallavi Kuvempu Sahyadri College, Hande & - First Songs Shimoga. Team

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Kuvempu Shruthi I B.Com. Folk Song First university Silver Jubilee

Pallavi Kuvempu Hande & - Group Song First university Silver Team Jubilee

2013-14

Student name Class Competition Prize Sponsors

Thunga Maha Praveen II B.Sc. Light Music First Vidyalaya, Devdhar Thirthahalli.

Thunga Maha Shruthi M V - Folk Song Second Vidyalaya, Thirthahalli.

Thunga Maha Aishwarya II B.A. Debate Second Vidyalaya, Thirthahalli.

Sahyadri Uthsava , Praveen Shankaraghatta, III B.Sc. Light Music Second Devdhar Kuvempu university

Sahyadri Uthsava , Chandana S Shankaraghatta, III B.Com. Clay Model Third Rao Kuvempu university

2014-15

Student Class Competition Prize Sponsors name

Sahyadri Uthsava , Praveen Shankaraghatta, III B.Sc. Group Song First Devdhar Kuvempu university

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Sahyadri Uthsava , Naveen & Shankaraghatta, - Quiz First Team Kuvempu university

Sahyadri Uthsava , Chandana S Clay Shankaraghatta, III.B.Com. Second Rao Modelling Kuvempu university

Sahyadri Uthsava , Shankaraghatta, Madhavi I B.Sc. Collage Second Kuvempu university

Sahyadri Uthsava , Wall post Shankaraghatta, Manoj M - Second Painting Kuvempu university

5.3.3 How does the college seek and use data and feedback from its graduates and employers, to improve the performance and quality of the institutional provisions? The principal of the college conducts informal meetings with students when taking rounds or invites class representatives to his chamber to get their feedback on the existing support services. This is a routine exercise. Sometimes, teachers also inform the administrative staff about the short comings. These feedbacks are used to improve the existing facilities. A suggestion box is kept near the library which will be opened once in a month to collect the students‟ opinions and suggestions. Feedback is obtained from graduates and employers, when they visit the institution and in the old students‟ Meeting.

5.3.4 How does the college involve and encourage students to publish materials like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the publications/ materials brought out by the students during the previous four academic sessions. Wall magazines and college magazines are published by the editorial board with the help of the students. Students publish their writings in the college magazine „Chittapavana‟. Some of our students have published creative articles in the popular regional dailies/magazines like „Kannada Prabha‟ and „Sudha.‟ Students write quotes of famous persons, subhashithas and proverbs daily on a dedicated white board.

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5.3.5 Does the college have a Student Council or any similar body? Give details on its selection, constitution, activities and funding. We don‟t have a dedicated student council however student representatives will be members for various forums and IQAC.

5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student representatives on them. One of the student representatives will be the member of College development Committee (For the year 2014-15 Nikil Kumar, Final BA)

5.3.7 How does the institution network and collaborate with the Alumni and former faculty of the Institution? Uday Kumar of the Department of Commerce and Management acts like a link between alumni and the head of the institution. A separate facebook account is maintained for old students. The former faculty of the institution are invited to various functions as guests and resource persons. Their experience and the expertise are used by the Institution as and when needed. We seek their guidance regarding various activities and conducting seminars.

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CRITERION VI:

GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

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CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 6.1.1 State the vision and mission of the College. The vision and mission of the College are: VISION To impart quality education to rural youth by focusing on the development of their physical, intellectual, scientific, social potentials and transform them into national assets, capable of generating national wealth. MISSION  To create a conducive environment for the all round development of students.  To promote high standard professional knowledge and skills among students and teachers.  To facilitate diversification of courses, programmes and activities in accordance with the need and choice of the learners.  To develop desirable teacher-taught relationship and better teaching-learning process through suitable freedom and discipline.  To promote innovation, creativity and scholarship among teachers and students.  To improve the quality of teaching by developing creative pedagogy..

6.1.2 What is the role of top management, Principal and Faculty in design and implementation of its quality policy and plans? There are two level of management in the institution. The principal and the faculty make one and the other is called College Development Council (CDC). If the former takes care of academic matters, the latter of non-academic issues. The CDC is comprised of the local Member of Legislative Assembly as the head and around twenty members from various walks of life like industry, agriculture, academics etc. In our college, the CDC was defunct for political reasons for nearly a year. The institution wishes to impart quality education to its stakeholders who are primarily from rural background. It has been its quality policy. In this regard, the principal and the faculty members with their sincere efforts try to prepare students to excel in curricular and co-curricular activities. With several committees on different managerial aspects, the college tries to implement its policy of quality. Coordinators of each committee with assistance from the principal see to it that there are no lacunae in this process.

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The CDC is involved in taking care of appointments to be made on ad hoc basis, improvement of infrastructure facilities if any, and to look after the overall quality of the institutional affairs. 6.1.3 What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring?  the policy statements and action plans for fulfillment of the stated mission  formulation of action plans for all operations and incorporation of the same into the institutional strategic plan  Interaction with stakeholders  Proper support for policy and planning through need analysis, research inputs and consultations with the stakeholders  Reinforcing the culture of excellence  Champion organizational change  Indeed, the head of the institution, principal is the leader in any college. In the institution, the principal has taken initiative to ensure quality education imparted among the stakeholders through its stated mission. If the college is identified as one of the best institutions in the region, it is because of the head of the institution chiefly, and other faculty members who contribute their might.  For the smooth functioning of the institution, the principal has decentrailised the power structure. There have been many committees and the principal has nominated different faculty members to different committees. Under the able guidance of the principal, these committees function.  For the interaction with the stakeholders, periodical meetings are held with parents, alumni and students. The principal through the class teachers has always encouraged students to bring their parents so that they be aware of the students‟ academic performance. Interaction with parents and alumni and other stakeholders has indeed been helpful in taking the institution further in academic and non-academic matters.  Both the faculty and students are made aware of the culture of excellence in the institution. All support and encouragement is extended by the institution to those who involve in this noble endeavour.

6.1.4 What are the procedures adopted by the institution to monitor and evaluate policies and plans of the institution for effective implementation and improvement from time to time? The principal and the faculty members meet periodically to evaluate the process of implementing effectively the policies and plans of the institution. Discussions held during such meetings have proven fruitful in bettering the functioning of the institution.

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6.1.5 Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by the top management. The head of the institution and the faculty members constitute management in the college. As it is already mentioned, CDC does not play any significant role in academic matters. With the congenial relationship shared among the members of the management, various advantages have been felt. All the faculty members have been assigned with one or the other academic responsibility so that he/she should grow with the institution. Financial assistance from funding agencies including UGC to undertake Minor and Major Projects and to conduct seminars/conferences have also helped faculty members in this regard.

6.1.6 How does the college groom leadership at various levels? The institution grooms leadership at various levels among both the students and faculty members.  Each faculty member is made a coordinator to one or the other committee. It is his/her responsibility to prove one‟s mettle as a leader in the concerned activities.  All the encouragement is extended to faculty members to avail various benefits provided to them by UGC and other funding agencies. It is one‟s responsibility to emerge as a leader by utilizing these benefits to the maximum.  Leadership is groomed among students by involving them in various activities.  National Service Scheme (NSS) plays a major role in shaping the personality of a student to be a future leader. It has been a beneficial platform for any student to emerge as a leader from many. More than 200 students are enjoying the benefit of it.  Rangers and Rovers is another facility extended to a limited number of interested students. These units of the college have also been striving hard to hone leadership skills among students. Around 50 students are involved in it.  Members of Red Cross are being groomed in such a way that they emerge not only as leaders but also champions of societal causes. Qualities of empathy, perseverance are being inculcated among them.  Different forums of the college like Arts, Science and Commerce forum too have assisted students to develop their skills of leadership.  Each class has representatives from each combination of study. These students are chosen inside the classroom having different criteria. They are given every opportunity to inculcate the qualities of a leader. Most of the students make the best use of such opportunities.

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6.1.7 How does the college delegate authority and provide operational autonomy to the departments / units of the institution and work towards decentralized governance system? The best part of the leadership of the institution is that it does not interfere in the academic activities of any department even though it monitors closely the outcome of such academic activities. Hence, each department enjoys autonomy in terms of academic activities.  Any department can take its decision to hold activities like seminars, conferences whether it is at the departmental level or other levels. Encouragement is given to conduct such programmes.  Members of any department is free to apply for projects of different levels to any suitable funding agency. No such effort is discouraged by the college. Red tapism never affects such worthy endeavours and hence, in the recent years the college has shown an upward development in these activities.  To smoothen the administrative activities of the college, the leadership has not kept any department at bay, and has encouraged and even assigned responsibilities so that it is decentralised and all the departments work as a team for the overall development of the institution.

6.1.8 Does the college promote a culture of participative management? If 'yes', indicate the levels of participative management. Definitely, the college believes in such a mechanism. At the helm of the leadership, we have principal. Under his stewardship various committees operate. Each committee has a coordinator and a few members. These committees and the people associated with them see to it that the functions of the institution run smoothly without any hurdles.

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6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment

6.2.1 Does the Institution have a formally stated quality policy? How is it developed, driven, deployed and reviewed? The quality policy of the institution has been expressed in the vision, mission statement. Due care is taken by the college to implement the same. The prime important aspect of the policy is to impart quality education for the students of the financially deprived classes of the society, and the institution is striving hard to achieve the same goal in letter and spirit. Keeping in mind the overall development of a student, the institution is trying to improve them academically and non-academically. The department of collegiate education of the State government and the University Grants Commission have helped tremendously to achieve a lot in this direction. Smt. Vasumathi K S

Date Course Place

05-01-98 to 24-01-98 Refresher Course Pune

06-11-98 to 29-11-98 Refresher Course

04-02-04 to 27-02-04 Refresher Course Bangalore

29-09-04 to 19-10-04 Refresher Course Mysore

20-12-01 to 16-01-02 Orientation course Mysore

Bureau of parliamentary Appreciation course in studies and training Lok 31=01-05 to 04-02-05 parliamentary Processes Sabha secretariat, New and procedures Delhi.

05-11-05 to 14-11-05 Orientation course Mysore

Dr. S Y Kotyal

Kuvempu University, 08-10-97 to 31-10-97 Refresher Course Shankaraghatta

Kuvempu University, 26-03-99 to 16-04-99 Refresher Course Shankaraghatta

09-03-04 to 29-03-04 Refresher Course ASC, Mysore

Tamila University, 01-10-04 to 21-10-04 Refresher Course Tanjavoor

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02-11-01 to 29-11-01 Orientation course ASC, Mysore

25-09-14 to 27-09-14 ATI Training Mysore

02-07-07 to 07-07-07 ATI Training Mysore

13-11-03 to 15-11-03 TQM GA college, Hassan

12-03-05 to 13-03-05 TQM GA college, Hassan

01-03-06 to 02-03-06 TQM AVKW College, Hassan

Sri. Nagaraja S V

Kuvempu university, 01-03-99 to 25-03-99 Refresher Course Shankaraghatta

Hydrabad University, 17-07-99 to 13-08-99 Orientation course Andra Pradesh

Pondichery University, 11-12-01 to 31-12-01 Refresher Course Pondichery

Mysore University, 10-07-03 to 30-07-03 Refresher Course Karnataka

A training on A T I , Mysore, 17-09-07 to 26-09-07 management on F G C for Karnataka Principals and Lecturers

Smt. Bharathi

Shri.JCBM , College, 20-03-04 TQM Sringeri

Kuvempu University, 04-01-04 to 05-01-04 --- Shankaraghatta

28-04-8 to 03-05-08 ATI Training --

06-10-99 to 05-11-99 Orientation course Mysore

Kuvempu University, 01-06-00 to 23-06-00 Refresher Course Shankaraghatta

Kuvempu University, 26-11-01 to 16-12-01 Refresher Course Shankaraghatta

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Kuvempu University, 24-03-03 to 17-04-03 Refresher Course Shankaraghatta

Sri. Nagesh Gowda

Workshop on 23-09-96 to 28-09-96 Chickamagalur Administrative Kannada

ASC university of 21=04-99 to 18-05-99 Orientation Programme Mysore

NSS training and TOC bhavan , Manasa 12-07-01 to 21-07-01 orientation programme Gangothri, Mysore

UGC sponsored ASC university, 11-09-01 to 01-10-01 refresher course Hydrabad

UGC sponsored Kuvempu university, 24-03-03 to 17-04-03 refresher course Shankaraghatta

UGC sponsored ASC , Jamia Millia 16-09-04 to 07-10-04 refresher course Islamia, New Delhi

PG Studies and research center, Sir.M.V. arts& 19-10-11 to 21-10-11 Workshop on scriptures commerce College, Bhadravathi.

Administration and Administrative Training 13-08-07 to 18-08-07 academic training Institution, Mysore

Sri. Udaykumar D S

20-02-04 to 18-02-04 Orientation course Mysore

29-10-09 to 18-11-09 Refresher Course Rimse, Mysore

07-01-14 to 27-01-14 Refresher Course Calicut University

Teacher Empowerment 15-01-03 to 21-01-03 Konandoor Training

Sri. Vijayendra M N

20-05-04 to 16-06-04 Orientation course Mysore

19-12-08 to 08-01-09 Refresher Course Mysore

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22-09-12 to 12-10-12 Refresher Course Mysore

15-01-13 to 21-01-13 TET Konandur

Smt. Bhagyalakshmi T M

Academic Staff College, 08-06-04 to 05-07-04 Orientation course Manasa Gangotri, Mysore

19-12-08 to 08-01-09 Refresher Course Mysore

06-11-13 to 26-11-13 Refresher Course Mysore

Bharath Scout And 18-07-13 to 24-07-13 Doddaballapua Guides

Teacher Empowerment 24-01-13 to 02-03-13 Konandur Training

Sri. Rajesh N Naik

03-09-04 to 30-09-04 Orientation course Mysore

10-03-08 to 15-03-08 Student Councelling NIMHANS, Bangalore

Sharavbathi First Grade 24-02-13 to 02-03-13 TET College, Konandur

Dr. K. Sheepathi

17-03-08 to 12-04-08 Orientation course Bangalore

11-11-11 to 01-12-11 Refresher Course Mysore

15-01-13 to 21-01-13 TET Konandur

Sri. Naveena V

Central University, 2008 Orientation course Hyderabad

Himachal Pradesh 2010 Refresher Course University, Shimla

Teacher Empowerment 15-01-03 to 21-01-03 Konandoor Training

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Sri. Narasimha S A

Central University, 04-03-11 to 31-03-11 Orientation course Hydrabad

Teacher Empowerment 07-08-11 to 13-08-11 Training for Assistant DCE Prof.

NSS program officers Sahyadri College, 03-01-12 to 09-01-12 Training Shimoga

Sri. Prabhakar S V

17-01-11 to 14-02-11 Orientation course Bangalore

21-11-13 to 11-12-13 Refresher Course Nagpur

Dr. Prasanna Kumara B C 22-04-14 to 24-04-14 CLHRD Shivamogga 23-11-09 to 21-012-09 Orientation course Bangalore

01-02-13 to 21-02-13 Refresher Course Raipur

08-05-11 to 14-05-11 TET Konandoor

Sri. Puttaswamy A C 24-11-09 to 25-11-09 TQM program Hassan 29-10-10 to 25-11-10 Orientation course Mysore

06-12-11 to 12-12-11 TET Konandur

08-10-12 to 02-11-12 Refresher Course New Delhi

Bharath Scout And 10-07-13 to 16-07-13 Dodda Ballapura Guides

23-11-13 to 29-11-13 NSS program officer Mysore

22-04-14 to 24-04-14 CLHRD Shivamogga

Sri. Shivakumar A S 15-11-11 to 12-12-11 Orientation course Pandichery University Sri. Venkatesh Murthy B S 15-11-11 to 12-12-11 Orientation course Goa University

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04-03-14 to 24-03-14 Refresher Course Pandichery University

6.2.2 Does the college have a perspective plan for development? If so, give the aspects considered for inclusion in the plan. Yes, the college does have a perspective plan for development. In the next five years, the institution wishes to cater to more number of students who wish to pursue their master degree courses. Many of our students, especially female students, fail to continue post graduation due to familial and financial reasons. By opening more number of post graduation departments, the institution can, to a greater extent, solve this problem. The college also wishes to utilize the grants from RUSA to develop into a research hub to give impetus to research activities in the region.

6.2.3 Describe the internal organizational structure and decision making processes. The principal is the head of the institution. There are fifteen departments in all and each department is headed by a senior teacher. Every department has one or more regularised teachers besides one or more guest teachers. In the non-academic section, there is a manager who manages non-academic issues with the assistance of five regularised and four temporary employees. Both the teachers and the office staff have to work under the leadership of the principal. Even though they are free to take decisions regarding their departments and sections, it is in consultation with the head of the institution only. The principal is the final decision maker. For the smooth functioning of the institution various committees have been formed and each has a coordinator. The principal remains the chairperson for all the committees. All the committees work under the able guidance of the principal and the coordinators.

6.2.4 Give a broad description of the quality improvement strategies of the institution for each of the following  Teaching & Learning  Research & Development  Community engagement  Human resource management  Industry interaction

 Teaching and Learning:The institution believes that each teacher is a learner. Teaching is considered to be the best way to learn. Hence, all efforts are made in the institution to keep the activities of both teaching and learning as meaningful as possible. To improve the quality of teaching and learning, teachers are motivated to use all the innovative ways of teaching in addition to

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the traditional mode of teaching. All the teachers are also encouraged to make use of technology whenever such a need is arisen. Use of ICT is considered to be a great boon in the present days, and at least a few teachers are making the best use of ICT tools. Students, once they get admission to the college, are introduced to the quality policy of the institution and are asked to leave no stone unturned in the process of learning with the guidance of all the teachers. Students are encouraged to participate in seminars, discussions, both at the class level and other so as to improve themselves. Assignments and student seminars are made a part of classroom learning to improve the quality of learning. Apart from curricular activities, students are encouraged to involve themselves in co-curricular activities like Sports, National Service Scheme (NSS), Rangers and Rovers, Red Cross and in the activities of various forums. These activities of the institution have indeed helped to a great extent the process of teaching and learning.  Research and Development:Keeping in mind overall research scenario of the nation, the institution encourages both the teachers and students to involve themselves in the activities of research so that they develop themselves and the cause of the nation in this direction. Teachers are motivated to take up any assistance available from the UGC and other funding agencies to carry out research. All the teachers both young and experienced, are explained the need to have a Ph.D. so that they develop a research bent of mind. Both the teachers and students are encouraged to write research papers in their respective areas of interest and get them published from reputed national and international journals. The institution has five teachers who have Ph.D. nine with M.Phil. there have been threeMinor Research Projects and two major research projects. All these show that the institution wishes to excel in research and development.  Community Engagement:The institution believes that it is a part of the society and it should engage in addressing the causes of the community. In this direction efforts are made to reach out to the community whenever given opportunity. National Service Scheme is very active in this direction. The volunteers of NSS with the suitable guidance of the coordinators engage in community centred activities. Every week they carry out „shramadana‟ where they try to take up some sanitary work so that they keep the surroundings of the college and other areas neat and clean. Once in a year, a special camp of a week is organised by the NSS in a nearby village where they take up a project of larger volume which could be of helpful to the community. The volunteers of the Red Cross, NSS, Rangers and Rovers involve themselves in the noble cause of „Blood Donation‟ at least once in a year. The community is involved in various other activities which are elaborated in the departmental activities.  Human Resource Management:With a belief that students are the future citizens of the nation, the institution wishes to make the best use of its students. Given an opportunity and proper guidance, it is possible to each and every student to prove oneself an asset to the institution and the nation. Hence, the teachers of the institution have been involving in the process of igniting the minds of students in this direction. With curricular and co-curricular activities, the human resource of the institution is utilized to its maximum.

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 Industry interaction:Located in a rural and hilly region, the institution does not have access to industries as such. However, the smaller industries that are there in the vicinity have been made use of by the students for the study purpose. Management students and students of commerce interact with the industries for their project report assignments. Members of the industries are also in the College Development Council.

6.2.5 How does the Head of the institution ensure that adequate information (from feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the top management and the stakeholders, to review the activities of the institution? The head of the institution is made available to two kinds of feedback; formal and informal. In the formal feedback system, feedback is taken from the students about the performance of teachers and the institution. The IQAC takes such feedback from students and the same is discussed with the principal. Yet again, the institution conducts parents‟ and alumni meetings where feed back is received on the overall performance of the institution. This platform is also used to get information from the parents about their children. Informally, almost all the faculty members have contacts with many parents and people in general who give feedback on the institutions‟ performance. At the various meeting held in the college, significant feedbacks are discussed and reviewed.

6.2.6 How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes? As it is often mentioned, the management involves each and every staff member for the effective functioning of the institution. There have been various committees which are used for this purpose and each staff member is made a member in one or more than one committee. Responsibilities of different magnitude are given to staff members depending upon their skills and interest in different areas. The management encourages each staff member to accept one or the other responsibility so that he/she might contribute for the overall development of the institution.

6.2.7 Enumerate the resolutions made by the Management Council in the last year and the status of implementation of such resolutions. Management Council. The college Development Council had been defunct for a year for political reasons. A few resolutions taken and implemented by the institution last year are:  To recite National Anthem every day at 10:10 am to instil a sense of patriotism among students.

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 To make uniform compulsory for students for better discipline and to develop a sense of oneness.  To improve facilities for female students.

6.2.8 Does the affiliating university make a provision for according the status of autonomy to an affiliated institution? If 'yes', what are the efforts made by the institution in obtaining autonomy? Any institution which is credited with „A‟ grade by NAAC can be accorded the status of autonomy by the affiliating university. As our institution did not have the required grade, we did not try in this direction. In future, efforts will be made to acquire such autonomy.

6.2.9 How does the Institution ensure that grievances / complaints are promptly attended to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyse the nature of grievances for promoting better stakeholder relationship? The institution gets written feedback from the students about the teachers and the institution. In addition to this there is a „Suggestion Box‟ installed for students in the premises of the college. These two help to know about grievances and complaints or suggestions if any from the students about the performance of the institution. The „Students‟ Grievances Redressal Cell‟ looks into these feedbacks and takes appropriate action whenever such a need arises. The periodical meetings with stakeholders too has contributed to the better functioning of the college..

6.2.10 During the last four years, had there been any instances of court cases filed by and against the institute? Provide details on the issues and decisions of the courts on these? -NO-

6.2.11 Does the Institution have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on institutional performance? If 'yes', what was the outcome and response of the institution to such an effort? Feedback forms are available to students to express their views on teachers and the institution. The IQAC takes feedback from students on these two aspects. Better sanitary, healthcare, and sports facilities are offered to students on the basis of their feedback in the recent days.

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6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies

6.3.1 What are the efforts made by the institution to enhance the professional development of its teaching and non teaching staff? The teaching staff are encouraged to avail benefits of Orientation and Refresher courses to enhance their professional skills. In addition to these two, they are also motivated to attend seminars/conferences, present papers in them, get them published in journals so that they improve themselves as a professional. They are also encouraged to organise institutional level special lectures from experts for the benefit of both themselves and the students. Even the non-teaching staff members are encouraged to avail the benefit of participating in any training/workshop programmes are meant for them. Most of the staff members have availed these facilities and this has indeed helped in the better functioning of the institution.

6.3.2 What are the strategies adopted by the institution for faculty empowerment through training, retraining and motivating the employees for the roles and responsibility they perform? The only strategy adopted by the institution for faculty empowerment is MAKE USE OF ANY OPPORTUNITY THAT COMES YOUR WAY for the betterment of oneself and the institution.

6.3.3 Provide details on the performance appraisal system of the staff to evaluate and ensure that information on multiple activities is appropriately captured and considered for better appraisal. There are two kinds of performance appraisal system; one, feedback from stakeholders, the other being self appraisal system. The first system operates within the institution and the second is monitored by the head of the institution and the State government. Student feedback on teachers has the immediate effect of making a teacher know his/her strengths and weaknesses as a professional.

6.3.4 What is the outcome of the review of the performance appraisal reports by the management and the major decisions taken? How are they communicated to the appropriate stakeholders? The review meetings held on the performance of teachers and the institution as such by the members of IQAC and the head of the institution decides on the ways to communicate the outcome of feedbacks to appropriate stakeholders. Each teacher is made aware of the feedback given by students about him/herself and will be asked to perform better if needed..

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6.3.5 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non teaching staff? What percentage of staff have availed the benefit of such schemes in the last four years? As ours is a government institution, all the benefits are given by the government itself and they are common to each and every faculty member. The common schemes/benefits available to any faculty members are, leave facility, financial aid to carry out research work, conduct seminar/conferences etc. Around 50 percent of the staff have availed special schemes (financial aids) whereas cent percent of the staff have availed the benefit of common schemes (leave, loan facilities).

6.3.6 What are the measures taken by the Institution for attracting and retaining eminent faculty? The institution does not have any role in attracting and retaining eminent faculty as it is a government institution. However, on a personal level, the congenial relationship built among the head of the institution and staff members has worked a few times in this direction. A principal or a staff member has convinced many eminent staff members not to leave the institution in the best interest of students and the institution, at least for a few years.

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6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of available financial resources? The financial resources for the institution are the State government and the UGC. Purchases are made as per the resolutions made by the Purchase Committee. Individuals are free to expenditure money with the grants received by them individually, however, one has to strictly follow the guidelines appropriately. All the expenditures are subjected to audit by the government.

6.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for internal and external audit? When was the last audit done and what are the major audit objections? Provide the details on compliance. There is no scope for internal audit and only external audit is being done by the institution. The last audit was done in the year 2012.There were no major audit objections.

6.4.3 What are the major sources of institutional receipts/ funding and how is the deficit managed? Provide audited income and expenditure statement of academic and administrative activities of the previous four years and the reserve fund/corpus available with Institutions, if any.

The State government and the UGC are the major sources of finance to the institution. Only in rare cases, the institution faces the problem of deficit. Additional funds are sought from the funding sources then.

6.4.4 Give details on the efforts made by the institution in securing additional funding and the utilization of the same (if any). Many grants have been sought by the UGC in the recent years. Efforts have been taken to spend the same judiciously. The annexure provides details on such grants and the report on expenditure.

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6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)

6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

1. Has the institution established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)? If 'yes', what is the institutional policy with regard to quality assurance and how has it contributed in institutionalizing the quality assurance processes? Yes, the Internal Quality Assurace Cell (IQAC) of the college was established as per the norms of the UGC in the year 1998. Since then it has been striving hard to improve the overall quality of performance of the institution. Imparting Quality Education students has been the chief motto of the institution, and the IQAC is working in this direction only.

2. How many decisions of the IQAC have been approved by the management/ authorities for implementation and how many of them were actually implemented? All the decisions which are in the best interest of students and the institution have been approved and implemented by the management. For instance: extending better healthcare facilities to female students, reciting national anthem in the morning etc.

3. Does the IQAC have external members on its committee? If so, mention any significant contribution made by them. Yes, the IQAC has external members in its committee. Usually, the monitor the works done by the IQAC, they provide suggestions when required.

4. How do students and alumni contribute to the effective functioning of the IQAC? IQAC strives to improve the quality of education imparted to students, and the students and alumni try to uphold the same principle. They understand the concerns of the IQAC and try to work in this direction.

5. How does the IQAC communicate and engage staff from different constituents of the institution? No decision is taken by the IQAC alone. It has a few senior teachers in the committee and whenever a decision of importance has to be taken, it is done in consultation with rest of the teaching and non-teaching faculty.

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6.5.2 Does the institution have an integrated framework for Quality assurance of the academic and administrative activities? If 'yes', give details on its operationalisation. Yes, the institution indeed has an integrated framework for Quality assurance of both academic and administrative activities. Besides IQAC there have been a few committees which take care of several vital aspects which help in the smooth functioning of the institution. Periodical discussions, meetings with stakeholders, alumni, and CDC all contribute in this direction.

6.5.3 Does the institution provide training to its staff for effective implementation of the Quality assurance procedures? If 'yes', give details enumerating its impact. Formal training as such is not available for any staff member inside the institution. However, all the encouragement is extended to the staff members by the IQAC and the management to avail the benefits of training offered by external agencies for the quality enhancement.

6.5.4 Does the institution undertake Academic Audit or other external review of the academic provisions? If 'yes', how are the outcomes used to improve the institutional activities? Academic Audit is done only in the form of written and oral feedback from the students. The IQAC takes this feedback and the same is reviewed periodically and the outcome of the review is communicated to the respective teacher and suggestions, if any, are given. This method has indeed helped the institution to improve its quality activities.

6.5.5 How are the internal quality assurance mechanisms aligned with the requirements of the relevant external quality assurance agencies/regulatory authorities? The external quality parameters are set by the industry and the society. The internal quality assurance mechanisms are set by the institution. All the efforts are made by the teachers to meet the expectation levels of the external quality assurance agencies/regulatory authorities. However, not in all instances, the expectations are met.

6.5.6 What institutional mechanisms are in place to continuously review the teaching learning process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of operations and outcome? The teaching-learning process is continuously reviewed by the institution and the IQAC using different parameters. A few of them are listed below:  Feedback system:Oral and written feedback system is in place to monitor the process of teaching-learning. Student feedback on teaching and learning environment in the college is taken using feedback forms Government First Grade College, Koppa 39

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and they are reviewed periodically. Students are made to express freely about the overall process of teaching-learning inside the classroom orally by the teachers which is also helpful to improve the system. Suggestion box does help to some extent.  Organising Seminars/Conferences: Faculty members are encouraged to organise seminars and conferences utilizing the grants provided by the funding agencies like UGC. Students are also motivated to take part in such programmes which would help them to open up to new ideas and methods of learning. Seminars and conferences are conducted at the institutional level using the expertise of the nearby available resource persons not only on curricular but also co-curricular aspects. Seminars are conducted inside the classrooms as part of regular methods of teaching-learning which have helped students to overcome their stage fear and low-level of confidence problems.  The co-curricular activitieslike NSS, Rangers and Rovers, Red Cross and cultural activities too have assisted students to develop their personality.

6.5.7 How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies, mechanisms and outcomes to the various internal and external stakeholders? Any other relevant information regarding Governance Leadership and Management which the college would like to include. The institution brings out a college magazine titled „Chittapavana‟ annually. The magazine includes, in a nutshell, all the vital activities carried out by the college in the academic year. It is a tangible record in this aspect. The magazine includes reports on the activities of NSS, Sports, Rangers and Rovers, Red Cross, Cultural Forum, Arts, Commerce and Science Forums. Every student, Members of the CDC, resource persons who invite college, are given a copy of the same which reaches out to even more number of external stakeholders like parents and general public. During the admission process, the college brings out an information brochure that includes the overall description of the institution, its vision, mission, quality policies, etc. Any student who wishes to get admission to the college is given such a brochure which provides him/her all the details of the college and other relevant information.

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CRITERION VII:

INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES

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CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES

7.1 Environment Consciousness

7.1.1 Does the Institute conduct a Green Audit of its campus and facilities? There is no formal green audit of the institution‟s campus and facilities. The college is situated in Malnad region which is known for its greenery, mountains and lush green forests. Pollution in the region is to the minimum. Only of late, number of vehicles have increased in the region the effect of which is still not assessed. The institution feels that in a couple of years it has to go for a green audit.

7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the college to make the campus ceo-friendly?  Energy conservation  Use of renewable energy  Water harvesting  Check dam construction  Efforts for Carbon neutrality  Plantation  Hazardous waste management  e-waste management The introduction of Total Quality Management in education sector has spurred a quality circle team to embark on green initiatives. Keeping this goal in focus, a group of staff members from the administrative and teaching staff at the college have initiated a new project called „Green Team.‟ After a brainstorming session the group aimed to reduce carbon emission within the premises of the institution. The focus of the project was on three problem areas- Excess use of paper, shortage of water during summer and excess energy consumption. The group identified various areas of improvement to solve the problems.  Energy conservation Energy conservation has been a top priority at the college. The following table provides details on actions taken for energy conservation in the past five years.

Measures Action taken An Initiation has been taken by the college to Use of compact florescent light(CFL) install compact florescent light (CFL) bulbs to generate less heat and reduce bulbs in the computer labs, carbon emission (maximum of 25- administrative office, staff room and 35% power) Principal‟s cabin.

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Installation of ELCB helps to cut off the power supply completely at ground Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker floor when not needed. This facility is (ELCB) Installed in ground floor particularly useful when classes culminate and use of power is not required in the entire floor. It makes the efforts to keep the campus Green Team greener and pollution free Posters and placards on energy conservation are displayed in class Awareness Creation room‟s computer labs and administrative office. The posters are made by green team members

 Use of renewable energy: Solar lamps: The location of GFGC Koppa limits the range of adoption of renewable energy. Adoption of solar energy under renewable energy was the best course of action in the existing circumstances. As college is situated in the Malnad region which is known for heavy rains and where power problem is the order of day. Use of solar energy has indeed brought some respite. More funds have been sought from RUSA and the institution wishes to utilize this to the maximum.  Water harvesting: As the region gets heavy rainfall, efforts have been made to collect water from rain and use the same for various purposes.  Check dam construction: The institution does not have this facility as of now.

 Efforts for carbon neutrality: The institution is situated in the lap of nature. Pollution was never a problem in Koppa for years. However, things have changed of late and the number of vehicles in the town have risen to an alarming level. Hence, the staff members and students are encouraged to avoid personal transportation and to make the best use of public transport. The first of every month is observed as „No Vehicle Day‟ where both the faculty and students do not bring personal vehicle. In addition to the above mentioned efforts, steps have been taken to plant more and more saplings to neutralize carbon in the campus.

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 Plantation: The institution has a lush green campus. However, steps have been taken to plant more number of saplings to keep it greener and to reduce pollution.  Hazardous waste management: Steps have been taken to reduce the hazardous wastes as much as possible. The institution as such does not generate large quantity of hazardous wastes.  E-waste management The college generates e-waste in the form of malfunctioning computer accessories, batteries, bulbs, CFLs, laboratory waste etc. As these wastes prove to be hazardous, they are kept at a secured place now. As ours is a government institution, the waste cannot be disposed as we wish, even though we are ready to dispose them adhering to all the safety guidelines. The institution has sought the opinion of the Department of Collegiate Education about the issue and the response is awaited. In addition to this step, the college has been trying its best to buy only such materials which can be reused and upgraded as and when required. This step has reduced the chances of buying new gadgets always which in turn would reduce the e-waste. All the efforts are also being made to reuse the old computers by getting them repaired.

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7.2 Innovations

7.2.1 Give details of innovations introduced during the last four years which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the college.  No vehicle day: As part of innovative ideas, the institution has motivated its staff members and students not to use their personal vehicles once in a month. First of every month is observed as „No Vehicle Day‟ when the campus remains free of any vehicles. Only mass transport is used on that day by the faculty and students and it is good to see hundreds of its students and many staff members come on foot. This has resulted in developing a kind of congenial environment in the campus. At the same time, the institution is happy that it has played a very tiny role in reducing the pollution of the area.  Film club: The department of English has introduced Film Club where films of great quality of shown to students to sensitize them to this serious medium called films. It is a common practice of the people to negate films as mere works of fantasy. But, in reality they are not so. They are the most popular and widely used mode of entertainment across the world. Popular films play a major role in giving wings to one‟s imagination and to keep one‟s worries at bay at least for a few hours. It is not wrong to say that they portray the society in its true colours. Films of today are different from films of yester years. Many creative writers have begun to experiment with varied themes and we cannot debunk them as works of fictional fantasy. The institution is trying to introduce students to some of the best films of the world. At least a small number of students enjoy these movies and participate in healthy discussions about them.

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7.3 Best Practices

7.3.1 Elaborate on any two best practices as per the annexed format (see page.....) which have contributed to the achievement of the Institutional Objectives and/ or contributed to the Quality improvement of the core activities of the college. The college observes many best practices which have had a positive impact on the very functioning of it. A few are listed below.

 Providing Sanitary Napkins to Female Students:

Sanitary napkins are provided to the students to cope up with the menstrual period situation.

 Recital of National Anthem:

To develop sense of patriotism among students, this practice has been introduced which is uncommon in degree colleges.

 Birthday Wishes:

Our college has maintained birthday wishes board, where birthday wishes of students are written every day. This in turn has created cordial relationship between students and teachers.

 Writing Quotations:

The institution has provided separate space for writing noble thoughts every day. Designated students write these thoughts with guidance from a teacher. This has helped students in enlightening themselves to greater and noble thoughts.

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ELABORATION OF TWO BEST PRACTICES

Best Practice 1: Title:Providing Sanitary Napkins to Female Students 1. Goal : To meet accidental needs of female students. 2. The context : The institution is located in a far off place from the town. Female students outnumber male students and most of them travel from nearby and far off places. Menstrual period times are problematic times for female students as they would not be expecting the same. Sometime, this event would force a student to go home in a hurry in the middle of her college hours. Many students have even had embarrassing situations due to this. Few students find it difficult to share it among their friends and even go under mental depression. Sanitary napkins provide such students a kind of relief but it is difficult for a student to buy them instantly as no such provision is there for them in the nearby locality. To meet such needs, the institution provides female students napkins at nominal rates. 3. The Practice : Students are making the best use of it. They feel the practice is indeed of great help to them.In ladies room separate provision has been provided by the college for delivering the Sanitary napkins and senior lady professor is been given in charge for the same. In the absence of the Professor attender will be in charge and a ledger has been maintained by the college to monitor the proper utilization of the facility. Minimal price is been charged by the institution for the same facility and amount collect will be once again used for providing the facility. 4. Evidence of success : Feedback from students has proven that the practice is highly successful.  Students feel that as lady professor is in charge of the facility it is easy for them to communicate with them in case of emergency.  The students‟ opine that they feel at home in college during this period.  As College is situated 3 km. away from town and it difficult to get napkins in case of emergency, so this has provided comfort among students.  The performance of the students in academic and extra-curricular activities is not affected due to this reason as the facility is been provided to the student.  In case of emergency along with the sanitary napkins pills are also provided to the students and nearby Government hospital is also consulted for the same. Government First Grade College, Koppa 47

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 This facility has made female students mentally and physically relaxed and there has been recognizable change in performance of the students.  As there are lot of female students with financially poor background who even find it difficult to maintain hygiene, this facility is biggest benefit to such students. 5. Problems encountered and resources required :  There was difference of opinion when the practice was discussed among the staff members.  There were also a few problems like who would be there to provide such napkins when teachers would be busy with classes etc.  Generation of resource for such a practice was also a hindrance  However, all the problems were solved and resource was generated from Youth Red Cross wing. Teachers were ready to bear the expenses in case no fund was available.

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Best Practice 2: Title: Daily Recitation of National Anthem 1. Goal: To inculcate sense of patriotism among students. 2. Context: In one‟sacademic life, recital of national anthem begins from the beginning up to, usually, high school i.e., 10th standard. At least, this has been the practice in the Karnataka State. For reasons unknown, in colleges, except during the national festivals and special programmes, the anthem is not recited on a day to day basis. Probably, this is the time, when students should know the importance of the national anthem, its meaning so that it would instil in them a sense of patriotism and oneness. The institution which understands this need, in the present context, has introduced the practice of reciting national anthem on everyday working day. 3. Practice: Students and staff members recite national anthem daily even during examination days. It is very important to develop patriotism among the students as a part of this activity our college have introduced recital of national anthem. Every morning on working days classes start at 10 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. we have a practice of reciting national anthem in which entire college staff along with the students participate. During the examination days, when the sessions begin at 9 o‟ clock, students are made to sit in the halls 15 minutes before and the anthem is recited at 8.50 am.

4. Evidence of success: Most of the students feel it a good practice as this is probably the last opportunity for them to recite with their peer members.

 Recital of national anthem has created sense of oneness and patriotism among the students.  The positive opinion about the college is been created among the public by reciting the national anthem every day.  Recital of national anthem has created unity in diversity among the students.  Students of different region and casts feel equal due to this practice.

5. Problems Encountered and Resources Required:  In the beginning days of the practice as mike system were not used the entire college was finding it difficult to sing together.  Irregular power supply was also a major problem faced by the college. But now is been solved with use of inverter.

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 Previously even though mike system were implemented it was not audible to all the blocks of the college building, but it is now solved with the help of additional speakers.

6. Contact Details:  Name of the Principal: Prof. K.C. Venkatesh  Name of the Institution: Government First Grade College, Koppa  City: Koppa  Pin Code: 577126  Work Phone: 08265-221005  Fax: 08265-221005  Website: www.gfgckoppa.org  E-mail: [email protected]  Mobile: 9448555407

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PART III : EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENTS

I. DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT

1. Name of the department : Sanskrit 2. Year of Establishment : 1982 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc) - UG 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the department/units involved– Nil- 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) - Semester 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department –BA., B.Sc., B.Com., BBM. 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. –Nil- 8. Details of course/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: –Nil- 9. Number of Teaching posts: Posts Sanctioned Filled

Professors - -

Associate Professors 01 02 (One on deputation) Assistant Professors - -

10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil. etc.,) No. of Ph.D. No. of student Qualificat Designatio Specializatio Years of s Name ion n n Experienc guided e for the last 4 years

M.A, Dr. S Y Ph.D. Assct. Prof. Alankar 22 NA Kotyal

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P. G MA, Assct. Prof. Alankar 22 NA Hegde

11. List of senior visiting faculty: –Nil- 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise by temporary faculty):–Nil- 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise) - 18:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled –Nil- 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil./PG Name Qualification M.A, Dr. S Y Kotyal Ph.D.

P. G Hegde M.A. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: –Nil- 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC,DBT, ICSSR etc, and total grants received : –Nil- 18. Research Centre/faculty recognized by the University: -Nil- 19. Publications: –Yes- 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated –Nil- 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards: –Nil- 22. Students projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme –Nil- b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organization outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: -Nil- 23. Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students: –Nil- 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department: 01 Sri Mahesh Kakatkar of Government Junior College, Koppa 25. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: a) National : Nil b) International: Nil 26. Student profile programme/course wise: Government First Grade College, Koppa 52

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Name of the Enrolled Course/programme Applications Pass Selected (refer question received *M *F percentage no.4) 2013-14 00 00 00 00 ISEM 00 BA 00 00 00 00 IIISEM 00 03 03 00 03 ISEM 100% I B.Sc 03 03 01 02 III SEM 100% 13 13 07 06 ISEM 100% B.Com 16 16 09 07 IIISEM 100% 00 00 00 00 ISEM 00 BBM 00 00 00 00 IIISEM 00 * M = Male F= Female 27. Diversity of Students Name of the % of students % of % of Course/Programme from the same students students state from other from abroad states II Sem B.Com. and 100 - - B.Sc IV Sem B.Com. and 100 - - B.Sc 28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations Such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc, - Nil- 29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 1 to 5 PG to M.Phil - PG to Ph.D - Ph.D to Post-Doctoral - Employed  Campus selection -  Other than campus recruitment 1 to 5 Entrepreneruship/Self-employment - 30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: No

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b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students:No c) Class rooms with ICT facility - No d) Laboratories –Nil-

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: 67% of the students receive financial assistance from college. 32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar) with external experts: A special lecture on “Samskrutha Bhashe Mattu Sahithya” was given by Dr.Mahesh Kakathkar of Government Junior College,Koppa. 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Seminars, Assignment, Essay. 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension

activities : Nil 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths:  Good results  Dedicated Staff Weaknesses  No student strength  No separate department Library Opportunity  It has opportunities in the field of medical science (ayurvedic) Challenges  To develop the written communication skills of the students  To improve the student strength Future Plan:  To start optional Sanskrit Course.

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II. DEPARTMENT OF KANNADA 1. Name of the department : Kannada 2. Year of Establishment : 1982 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc) - UG 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the department/units involved – Nil- 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department –Nil- 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. –Nil- 8. Details of course/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons –Nil- 9. Number of Teaching posts Posts Sanctioned Filled

Professor - -

Associate Professors 01 01 Assistant Professors 01 01 Lecturers on 06 06 Contract 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil. etc.,) Name Qualificat Designatio Specializati No. of No. of ion n on Years of Ph.D. Experienc student e s guided for the last 4 years Mr. M.A. Associate Regional 31 - K C Professor Study of Venkatesh Dakshinaka nnada Dr. M.A., Assistant Lingustics 8 Shreepathi Ph.D. Professor Ms. M.A., Guest Modern 7 Shashikala M.Phil. Lecturer Literature

Mr. M.A., Guest Folklore 8 Basavaraju M.Phil. Lecturer

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Ms. Asha M.A. Guest Modern 7 Lecturer Literature

Ms. M.A. Guest Modern 7 Deena Lecturer Literature

Ms. M.A. Guest Modern 3 Savina Lecturer Literature

11. List of senior visiting faculty –Nil- 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise by temporary faculty) –67%- 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise): 180:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled –Nil- 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil./PG Name Qualification Dr. Shreepathi M.A., Ph.D. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: -Nil- 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC,DBT, ICSSR etc, and total grants received : A Major Research Project has been sanctioned to Dr. Shreepathi by the UGC 18. Research Centre/faculty recognized by the University: –NIL- 19. Publications: No Chapt Boo Books Impa Name Citati paper er in ks with ct of on publish Book Edit ISBN/IS facto faculty Index ed s ed SN r Dr. K. Shreepa 02 00 04 04 Nil Nil thi

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated –Nil- 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees- Mr. Basavraju T N is a member of all India Folklore Society b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards: –Nil- 22. Student projects: a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme – Nil-

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b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organization outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: -Nil- 23. Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students –Dr. K. Shreepathi 1. Pandith Puttaraja Gavai Award to Kavyagange Book (2007) 2. First Prize to Poem Marikondavalu from Bharatiya Karnataka Sangha, Bangalore 3. Best Lecturer award by Nammuru Foundation, Hyderabad 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department: Nil 25. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: a) National : Nil b) International: Nil 26. Student profile programme/course wise: Enrolled Name of the Applications Pass Selected Course/programme received *M *F percentage

2013-14 I B.A 180 180 75 105 88% II B.A 135 135 62 73 85% III B.A 20 20 15 5 100% 1st B Com 220 220 70 150 98% 2nd B Com 148 148 48 100 95% 1st B BM 19 19 12 07 90% 2nd B BM 56 56 26 30 88% 1st B Sc 19 19 03 16 100% 2nd B Sc 39 39 09 30 100% * M = Male F= Female 27. Diversity of Students Name of the Course % of students from the % of students from same state other states II Sem BA., 100 - B.Com.,B.Sc. & BBM IV Sem 100 - BA.,B.Com.,B.Sc. & BBM

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations Such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc,? – Nil-

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29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 20 PG to M.Phil - PG to Ph.D - Ph.D to Post-Doctoral -

Employed

 Campus selection  Other than campus recruitment 10 Entrepreneruship/Self-employment -

30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library - No b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students - No c) Class rooms with ICT facility - No d) Laboratories –No

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies 70% of the students receive financial assistance from College.

32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar) with external experts: Several eminent academicians have visited the department in the past few years. They have enlightened students on various relevant issues. Below is the list of those visitors. Mr. Puttaiah, Associate Professor, JCBM College, Shringeri(2007-08) Dr. H C Borlingaiah, Honorable Vice chancellor, University(2009-10) Dr. Na D‟souza , Senior writer, Sagara(2009-10) Mrs. Kiran Desai, Associate Professor, Kamala Nehru College,Shivamogga(2010-11) Dr. J K Ramesh, Associate Professor, Thunga Maha Vidyalaya, Thirthahalli (2010-11) Dr. Kelaginamani, Associate Professor, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga(2011-12) Government First Grade College, Koppa 58

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Dr. Nagappa Gowda, Professor, University College, Mangalore(2012-13) Dr. Annappa Malimatt, Assistant Professor, Narasimha Raja Pura (2013-14) 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Seminars, assignments, essays, visit to Poet Houses 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities –Nil-

35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths:  Good results.  Dedicated Staff. Weaknesses:  No separate departmental library. Future Plan:  Apart from attending refresher courses and training programmes, the faculty proposes to take up research work.  The department plans to start a post graduate course  It wishes to establish a separate departmental library

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III. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

1. Name of the department : English 2. Year of Establishment : 1982 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc)-UG 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the department/units involved– Nil- 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department –Nil- 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. –Nil- 8. Details of course/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons –Nil- 9. Number of Teaching posts

Posts Sanctioned Filled Professors 00 00 Associate 00 00 Professors AssisttantProfesso 01 01 rs 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil. etc.,) Name Qualificati Designati Specializati No. of No. of on on on Years of Ph.D. Experien studen ce ts guided for the last 4 years Mr. M.A. Assistant Indian 12 00 Naveena.V Professor writing in English Mr. M.A. Guest - 01 - Chethan.H. Lecturer G

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Ms. M.A. Guest - 01 - Kavyashre Lecturer e N.K. Ms. Rekha M.A. Guest - 01 - Lecturer

Ms. Sahana M.A. Guest - 00 - Lecturer

Ms. M.A. Guest - 00 - Ashwini Lecturer Jogi 11. List of senior visiting faculty –Nil- 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise by temporary faculty) - 55% 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise) -120:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled –Nil- 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil./PG :P.G-06. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received- Nil- 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC,DBT, ICSSR etc, and total grants received : Rs. 1.25 lakh by UGC for a Minor Research Project 18. Research Centre/faculty recognized by the University: –Nil- 19. Publications: There are no academic publications by the faculty, but Mr. Naveena V of the department has published many stories and articles in reputed dailies of the State. 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: -Nil- 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards –Nil- 22. Students projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme –Nil- b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organization outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: -Nil- 23. Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students –Nil- 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department: Dr. Mohan Chandragutti, Sahyadri Arts College, Shivamogga. Government First Grade College, Koppa 61

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Sri K.G.N. Shastry, BGS B.Ed. College, Shringeri Dr. Nagabhushana H S, Kamala Nehru College for Women, Shimoga Mr. Vaidya, Journalist & Convenor, Bellimandala, Shimoga Sri Raghavendra, Jnanavahini High School, Koppa 25. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding : a) National: Nil b) International: Nil

26. Student profile programme/course wise:

Name of the Applications Enrolled Pass Selected Course/program received *M *F percentage 2012-13 B.A. I year 132 132 41 91 63 II Year 145 145 40 105 56.5 B.Com. I year 143 143 73 70 89 II year 134 134 56 78 87.5 B.B.M. I year 36 36 16 20 71.8 II year 56 56 25 31 90 B.Sc. I year 40 40 14 26 100 II year 12 12 04 08 100 2013-14 B.A. I year 132 132 52 80 55.93% II year 124 124 41 83 73.45% B.Com.

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I year 154 154 64 90 90.72% IIyear 132 132 66 66 94.82% B.B.M. I year 67 67 29 38 IIyear 30 30 12 18 80.76% B.Sc. I year 48 48 13 30 97.72% II year 36 36 14 22 100% * M = Male F= Female 27. Diversity of Students

Name of the % of students % of students % of students Course from the same from other States from abroad state BA, B.Sc., 100% -Nil- -Nil- B.Com., BBM 28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations Such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.? – Nil- 29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 00 PG to M.Phil. - PG to Ph.D. - Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral - Employed -  Campus selection 00  Other than campus recruitment 00 Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 00

30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library :College library b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students :Yes

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c) Class rooms with ICT facility – One common auditorium with ICT facility d) Laboratories: -Nil- 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies. All the eligible students belonging to different categories get scholarships and financial aids from government and other agencies. 32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/ seminar) with external experts:  A workshop on spoken English was conducted in 2013 where Mr. K.G.N. Shastry, a senior English lecturer and Mr. Raghavendra, resource person, enlightened students on the use of English  In the inaugural programme of Film Club of the department, Dr. Nagabhushan H S, Associate Professor of English, Kamala Nehru Women‟s College, Shimoga deliberated on the issues like culture, literature, life, education, popular culture and films. The programme was organized in 2014. 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning  Use of ICT in classrooms  Interactive/participatory methods of teaching  Student seminars  Discussions  Student assignments 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities : The department has plans to conduct classes to high school students in the vicinity. As part of the extension activities, it has actively participated in the blood donation camps, NSS special camps, etc. 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths:  Young teaching group of the department strive hard to deliver honestly  The department has a goon number of books in the library for the benefit of students and teachers  The department is functioning since the inception of the college. This heritage itself is the strength of it  The department has a collection of CDs, DVDs and films which are based on novels, plays and stories. These help students to enjoy and learn the language more  Technology comes handy to teach the language. Hence, the department uses ICT tools for better teaching-learning experience

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Weakness:  Lack of regularized teachers who can perform better  Huge strength of the classrooms  Non-availability of experts in the region to organize special lecture programmes or workshops  Frequent change in syllabi does not allow our young teachers to prepare well  Insufficient time to complete syllabus  Lack of funds to conduct institutional level workshops/seminars using renowned resource persons Opportunities:  The department can organize National level seminars and conferences  To take the department outside the institution to the community i.e., to arrange special classes to students belonging to lower classes  To avail funds from various funding agencies to carry out more number of research activities Challenges:  Poor English background of the students  Lack of response from experts to visit a this tiny place  To motivate students to use more and more English in day to day life  Arts‟ students pessimist attitude towards the language The future plan of the department is: 1. To establish a language lab 2. To develop departmental library 3. To organize seminars and workshops with financial assistance from UGC

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IV. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

1. Name of the department : History 2. Year of Establishment : 1982 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc) - UG BA(HEP, HES, HPK, HSL combinations) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the department/units involved – Nil- 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) - Semester 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department –Nil- 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. –Nil- 8. Details of course/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons –Nil- 9. Number of Teaching posts Sanctioned Filled Professors - - Associate 02 02 Professors Assistant - - Professors Lecturers on 01 01 contact 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil. etc.,) Name Qualificatio Designatio Specializatio No. of No. of n n n Years of Ph.D. Experienc student e s guided for the last 4 years Mrs. M.A.,M.Phi Associate Modern 21 - Bharath l. Professor India i

Mr. M.A. Associate Europian 18 - Nagesh Professor History Gowda D

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Miss. M.A. Guest Karnataka 3 - Anjali Lecturer History

11. List of senior visiting faculty –Nil- 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise by temporary faculty) – 18- 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise) 121:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled –Nil- 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil./PG Name Qualification Mrs. Bharathi M.A., M.Phil.

Mr.Nagesh Gowda.D M.A.

Miss.Anjali M.A.

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: – Nil- 17. Research Centre/faculty recognized by the University: –Nil- 18. Publications: –Nil- 19. Areas of consultancy and income generated –Nil- 20. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards: –Nil- 21. Students projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme – Nil- b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organization outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: -Nil- 22. Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students –Mrs. Bharathi -Best Treasurer Award at Lions Club, Koppa (Rural), 2006-07

23. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department: -Nil- 24. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: a) National : Nil b) International: Nil

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Name of the Enrolled Applications Pass Course/ Selected received percentage programme *M *F

2013-14 I BA 141 141 40 101 83 II BA 110 110 42 68 82 III BA 113 113 32 81 87 * M = Male F= Female 26. Diversity of Students Name of % of students % of students % of the from the same from other students Course State states from abroad II Sem 100 - - B.A. IV Sem 100 - - B.A. 27. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations Such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.- 08 28. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 20 PG to M.Phil - PG to Ph.D - Ph.D to Post-Doctoral -

Employed

 Campus selection 15  Other than campus recruitment 1 to 05 Entrepreneruship/Self-employment 50 29. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: No b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: No c) Class rooms with ICT facility –Nil- d) Laboratories –Nil-

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30. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: 67% of the students receive financial assistance from College. 31. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/ seminar) with external experts:  Mr. B. T. Chandrappa Gowda, Retired principalof Veeranna Gowda, College, Maddur has given a spcial lecture on Colonialism and Nationalism in South Asia.  Mr. K. G. Venkatesh, Associate Professor of History from D.V.S. College, Shimoga has enlightened students on “Impact of Coldwar on the Underdeveloped Countries.”  Mr. Prabhakara Rao K, Associate Professor of History from Srimathi Indiara Gandhi College, Sagar spoke to students on Relooking at the Indian History.  Prof. T Manjunath, Associate Professor of History, Sir M V Arts and Commerce College, Bhadravathi delivered a special lecture on “The Cultural Heritage of India.”  Dr. A. C. Nagesh, Associate Professor of History, Government First Grade College, Thirthahalli has given a speech on “West Asian Problem with special reference to creation of Israel.” 32. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Seminars, Assignment, Essays. 33. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities : Visiting historical places, protection of monuments, creating awareness among the general public for the protection of records related to history. 34. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strength:  Good results.  Dedicated Staff. Weaknesses:  No separate departmental library. Future Plans:  Apart from attending refreshers courses and training programmes, the faculty proposes to take up research work seriously  To start a protection of Historical Monuments Cell  To organize regular workshops for students  The department plans to establish a History Museum in the department and the department also plans to establish separate department library

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V. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

1. Name of the department : Economics 2. Year of Establishment : 1982 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc): UG –BA(HEP,HES combinations) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the department/units involved –B.Com., B.B.M., M.Com. 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department – Commerce & Management 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. –Nil- 8. Details of course/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons –Nil- 9. Number of Teaching posts Posts Sanctioned Filled Professors - -

Associate 02 02 Professors

AssistantProfessor 01 01 s Lecturers on 01 01 Contract

10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil. etc.,)

No. of Ph.D. No. of students Speciali Years of Name Qualification Designation guided for zation Experienc the last 4 e years Mrs. Public Associate Vasumathi. M.A., Enterpri 29 -- Professors K.S ses

Industry Dr. Associate M.A., Ph.D. and 29 -- Devaraj.P Professors Labour

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Dr. Rural Assistant Prasanna. M.A., Ph.D. Econo 06 -- Professors T mics

11. List of senior visiting faculty –Nil- 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise by temporary faculty) –Nil- 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise): 417-3 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled –Nil- 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil./PG Name Qualification Mrs. Vasumathi.K.S M.A., Dr. Devaraj.P M.A., Ph.D. Dr. Prasanna.T M.A., Ph.D. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: – Nil- 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC,DBT, ICSSR etc, and total grants received : -Nil- 18. Research Centre/faculty recognized by the University: –Nil- 19. Publications: –Nil- 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated –Nil- 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards: –Nil- 22. Students projects: -Nil- a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme –Nil- b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organization outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: -Nil- 23. Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students –Nil- 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department: -Nil- 25. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: UGC sponsord one day national level seminar a) National : 02 b) International: Nil

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26. Student profile programme/course wise

Name of the Enrolled Course/programme Applications Pass Selected (refer question received *M *F percentage no.4)

2013-14 I BA 82 80 32 48 63 II BA 76 76 29 47 92 III BA 62 62 21 41 93 I B.Com 163 154 63 91 77 I BBM 67 67 29 38 75

* M = Male F= Female 27. Diversity of Students

% of students Name of the % of students from % of students from the same Course other States from abroad state II Sem B A. and 100 - - B.Com. IV Sem B A. 100 - - and B.Com.

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations Such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc,?– Nil-

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29. Student progression

Student progression Against % enrolled

UG to PG 1 to 05

PG to M.Phil -

PG to Ph.D -

Ph.D to Post-Doctoral -

Employed  Campus selection -  Other than campus recruitment 1 to 05

Entrepreneruship/Self-employment -

30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: -Yes- b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students:-Yes- c) Class rooms with ICT facility:-No- d) Laboratories: -Nil-

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: 67% of the students receive financial assistance from College. 32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar) with external experts: Dr. Krishnaiah Gowda, Co-operative Sector. 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Seminars, Assignment, Essays.

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: -Nil-

35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: Strengths: The department is full-fledged regarding the teaching staff. Sanctioned posts in the department are three and all the posts are filled. Two Associate Professors and one Assistant Professor. Among the three, two are Ph.D degree holders.The result of the department is fairly good. The department has conducted two Government First Grade College, Koppa 73

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national level seminars. One on 17th September 2011 and the other on 23rd March 2013.

Weaknesses:

Workload is falling due to less and less admissions to B.A. degree course. As a consequence, an Assistant Professor who has a doctoral degree is deputed to the Government First Grade College, Sagar. Students are from far off rural areas without much exposure and having little bit language problem and also hesitation. As a result, the department has to put forth much effort to train them competitive enough with the city students.

Opportunities:

As the subject Economics has much scope in the practical world, students have many opportunities in securing jobs and occupy higher positions in various sectors.

Challenges:

Challenges faced by the department are training the rural students who have less exposure in terms of availability of resources financially and intellectually.

Future Plans: The department is planning to attract more number of students to B.A. course and also planning to conduct national level seminar/conferences every year and also has plans to improve the results.

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VI. DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

1. Name of the department : Political Science 2. Year of Establishment : 1982 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc) – UG - BA ( HEP, HPK combinations) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the department/units involved – Nil- 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) - Semester 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department –The subject Indian Constitution is taught toScience, commerce and management students. 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. –Nil- 8. Details of course/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons –Nil- 9. Number of Teaching posts Posts Sanctioned Filled Professors - - Associate - - Professors Asst.Professors 02 02 Lecturers on - - contact 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil. etc.,) Name Qualifica Designation Specialization No. of No. of Ph.D. tion Years students of guided for Experi the last 4 ence years

T.M.Bhagyalaxmi M.A., Assistant Public 20 -- M.Phil. Professor Administratio n A.C. Putttaswamy M.A., Assistant Public 6 -- M.Phil. Professor Administratio n

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11. List of senior visiting faculty –Nil- 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise by temporary faculty) –Nil- 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise): 305:01 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled –Nil- 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil./PG Name Qualification

T.M.Bhagyalaxmi M.A, M.Phil. A.C.Puttaswamy M.A, M.Phil.

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: – Nil 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC,DBT, ICSSR etc, and total grants received : –Nil- 18. Research Centre/faculty recognized by the University: –Nil- 19. Publications: -Nil- 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated –Nil- 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards: –Nil- 22. Students projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme –Nil- b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organization outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: -Nil- 23. Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students –Nil- 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department: -Nil- 25. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: a) National : Nil b) International: Nil

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26. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Application Selected Enrolled Pass Course/progra s percentage *M *F mme (refer received question no.4) 2013-14 I BA 96 96 34 62 93 II BA 67 67 28 39 100 III BA 59 59 20 39 100 I BA(IC) 112 112 41 71 97 II B.Com(IC) 134 134 56 78 99 II BBM 56 56 25 31 84 II B.Sc. 12 12 04 08 100 * M = Male F= Female 27. Diversity of Students Name of the Course % of students % of % of from the same students students state from other from abroad states II Sem B A., B.Com., 100 - - BBM and B.Sc IV Sem B A., 100 - - B.Com., BBM and B.Sc.

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations Such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.? – Nil- 29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 30 PG to M.Phil - PG to Ph.D - Ph.D to Post-Doctoral - Employed  Campus selection 10  Other than campus recruitment 1 to 5 Entrepreneruship/Self-employment 20

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30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library – No- b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : -No- c) Class rooms with ICT facility –No- d) Laboratories –No-

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies 67% of the students receive financial assistance from College.

32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar) with external experts:A special lecture on“Recent developments in political science” was given by Dr. K Prasanna Kumar of SahyadriArts College,Shimoga. 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Seminars, assignments, essays and discussions.

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities - NIL

35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths:  Assignments are given to the students & seminars conducted.  Evaluation of the learning students is done in different stages.  Guiding students to prepare for the exam with many unique ways.  Extra classes are engaged to help the students.  Question papers of previous year examination are collected and filed in the department, which are available to the students.  Students are encouraged to read all periodicals and newspapers in the college library. Weaknesses:

 There are lot of online magazines which are available in the library and not effectively used by some the students.  Many of our college students are from rural area. They belong tosocially, economically backward communities and they have least knowledge of English.  Computer lab and internet facilities provided by the college are not used by students.  The participation of the students in the activities like debate, group discussion, case study and extra-curricular activities is very low.

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Opportunities:

 Special lecturing helps in developing overall skills of the students.  Edusat programme has been one of the great acquiring sources to the students.  The subject of political science is very essential for students to prepare for competitive examinations. Challenges:

 To develop the written communication skills of the students.  To improve the computer skills of students.  To prepare students for the competitive exams seems to be great challenge. Future Plans:

 To organize special lecture programmes for a better teaching-learning experience.  Planning to create awareness about genuine political problems/issues of the country.  The department has plans to monitor development of the student personally from periodical tests.  We have plans to monitor regular update on the passing percentage of students. So that we can develop it from each semester.  We have plans to conduct exchange programs for a student appears into competitive exams Planning to assign project works regarding and its relevance.  Planning to conduct survey regarding voting attitude of the rural folk.  To conduct seminars, debates and discussions.  To improve the results  To conduct coaching classes for competitive examinations and career.  Plan to undertake projects works from UGC.

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VII. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

1. Name of the department : Sociology 2. Year of Establishment : 1982 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc) - UG 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the department/units involved – Nil- 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) - Semester 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department –Nil- 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. –Nil- 8. Details of course/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons –Nil- 9. Number of Teaching posts Posts Sanctioned Filled Professors - - Associate - - Professors AssistantProfessor 01 01 s Lecturer on 01 01 Contact 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil. etc.,) Name Qualific Designation Speci No. of Years No. of Ph.D. ation alizat of Experience students guided ion for the last 4 years Vijayendra. M.A, Assistant - 20 NA M. N. M.Phil. Professor M.A.,B. Guest Malathi.C. - 05 NA Ed. Lecturer 11. List of senior visiting faculty –Nil- 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise by temporary faculty) –40%- 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise) – 73:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled –Nil-

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15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil./PG Name Qualification

Vijayendra. M. N. M.A., M.Phil.

Malathi. C M.A., B.Ed.

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: – Nil- 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC,DBT, ICSSR etc, and total grants received : –Nil- 18. Research Centre/faculty recognized by the University: –Nil- 19. Publications: –Nil- 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated –Nil- 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards: –Nil- 22. Students projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme –Nil- b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organization outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: -Nil- 23. Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students – Vijayendra M N- Best Teacher Award from Nammuru Foundation, Hyderabad. 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department: -Nil-

25. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: a) National : Nil b) International: Nil 26. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/program received percentage me (refer *M *F question no.4)

2013-14 I B.A 50 50 7 43 88 II B.A 43 43 14 29 100

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III B.A 54 54 12 42 100

* M = Male F= Female 27. Diversity of Students Name of the % of students % of students % of Course from the same from other students state states from abroad I SEM B.A. 100 0 0

III SEM B.A. 100 0 0

V SEM B.A. 100 0 0

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations Such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc,-Nil- 29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 20 PG to M.Phil - PG to Ph.D - Ph.D to Post-Doctoral - Employed -  Campus selection 00  Other than campus recruitment 05 Entrepreneruship/Self-employment 30

30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library - No b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students - No c) Class rooms with ICT facility - No d) Laboratories –No

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31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: 70 % 32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar) with external experts: - A special lecture on the topic “Relevance of Sociology in India” was given by Dr. B G Dhananjaya, Associate Professor of Sociology, Government First Grade College, Bhadravathi. - A special lectures was given by Mr. M G Nagaraj, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Government First Grade College, Thirthahalli on “Changing Situation of Family Relations.” - Dr Shekhar of Government First Grade College, Shikaripura has given a special lecture on “Stages of Social Research.” - Dr K Umesh of Narasimharaja Pura has spoken on “Globalization and Social Problems.” - A special workshop on “Personality Development and Counselling” was held by Major M Nagaraj of L.B. College, Sagar. - 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Assignments, Student Seminars, Tests, Group Discussion, and Surveys, Essay writing.

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities :Students of the department are members of Rovers and Rangers, NSS, Youth Red Cross. 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths: Staff achievement:  Well experienced faculty members.  Faculty members have attended national and state level conferences/seminars.  Several paper presentations in national and state level conferences by the faculty members.  The faculty have attended various training programmes.  Conducting tutorial classes, and remedial classes for weak students. Weaknesses:  Lack of infrastructure.  No campus placements in the department.  No separate department library Opportunities:

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 Students who have a degree in sociology have greater opportunities in the non-governmental and health sectors. Challenges:

 To trainstudents from rural background who have less exposure in terms of availability of resources financially and intellectually. Future plans:  Planning to conduct state level seminars/conferences.  Planning to start ap.g.courses in future.

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VIII. Department of Library and Information Science

1. Name of the department : Library and Information Science 2. Year of Establishment : 2007 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc) –UG- 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the department/units involved:-Nil- 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) - Semester 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department –Nil- 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. –Nil- 8. Details of course/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: -Nil- 9. Number of Teaching posts Posts Sanctioned Filled Professors 00 00 Associate 00 00 Professors Assistant 00 00 Professors

10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil. etc.,) No. of No. of Years of Ph.D. Designati Specializati Experience Students Name Qualification on on guided for the last 4 years

Akshatha M.L.I. Sc. Guest - 3 years NA . K. T. Lecturer

Latha N. M.L.I. Sc. Guest - 4 years NA V. Lecturer

Anudeep M.L.I. Sc. Guest - 2 years NA a Y. S. Lecturer

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11. List of senior visiting faculty –Nil- 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise by temporary faculty) – Nil- 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise) - 25:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled –Nil- 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil./PG: All the faculty have a post graduate degree in Library and Information Science. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: -Nil- 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC,DBT, ICSSR etc, and total grants received : -Nil- 18. Research Centre/faculty recognized by the University: -Nil- 19. Publications: -Nil- 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated –Nil- 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards: -Nil- 22. Students projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme: -Nil- b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organization outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: -Nil- 23. Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students:-Nil- 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department: -Nil- 25. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: -Nil- a) National b) International

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26. Student profile programme/course wise:

Name of the Enrolled Course/progra Applications Selected Pass percentage mme (refer received *M *F question no.4) 2011-12

1 Year 32 32 06 26 80%

2 Year 17 17 05 12 100%

3 Year 15 15 05 10 100%

2012-13

1 Year 25 25 05 20 80%

2 Year 31 31 06 25 80%

3 Year 14 14 03 11 85%

2013-14

1 Year 23 23 07 16 90%

2 Year 22 22 03 19 85%

3 Year 30 30 05 25 100%

2014-15

1 Year 15 15 05 10 100%

2 Year 22 22 03 19 85%

3 Year 30 30 05 25 85%

* M = Male F= Female

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27. Diversity of Students

Name of the % of students % of students % of Course from the same from other students state states from abroad I SEM B.A. 100 0 0

III SEM B.A. 100 0 0

V SEM B.A. 100 0 0

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations Such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc,? –Nil- 29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 10% PG to M.Phil - PG to Ph.D - Ph.D to Post-Doctoral - Employed -  Campus selection  Other than campus recruitment Teachers (Primary High school) Lecturers (P.G Polytechnic) Entrepreneurship/Self-employment - 30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library –Yes- b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students –Yes- c) Class rooms with ICT facility –No- d) Laboratories –No- 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: All the eligible students belonging to different categories get scholarships and financial aids from government and other agencies.

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32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar) with external experts: -Nil- 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Lecturing method, discussion,question-answer method. 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities –Nil- 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strength  Sincere and hard working teachers are the strength of the Department. Weaknesses:  There are no permanent staff for the department.  Lack of studentsstrength. Opportunities:  The students who pass out from the college have a good opportunity to get jobs very early due to huge demand for the experts in the field. Challenges:  Increasingstudents‟ strength.  Lack of English knowledge among students. Future Plans:  To enrich the collection of library.  Acquire new communication technologies in the field.  To have separate portal for library.

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IX. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT 1. Name of the department : Commerce and Management 2. Year of Establishment : 1982 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc): UG & PG 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the department/units involved – Nil- 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise)UG- Semester/ PG has Choice Based Credit System. 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department –Nil- 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. –Nil- 8. Details of course/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons –Nil- 9. Number of Teaching posts Posts Sanctioned Filled Professors - - Associate - - Professors AssistantProfessor 02 02 s Guest Faculty 23 23

10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil. etc.,) No. of Ph.D. No. of student Qualificatio Designatio Specializati Years of s Name n n on Experienc guided e for the last 4 years Udaya M.Com., Assistant Cost Kumar D 22 Yrs NA M.Phil. Professor Accounting S

Rajesh N M.Com., Assistant Cost 21 Yrs NA Naik M.Phil. Professor Accounting

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Shashidh Guest M.Com. Taxation 06 Yrs NA ar S Lecturer

Prakash Guest M.Com. Mangt A/C 06 Yrs NA C H Lecturer

Guest Aravinda M.Com. A/C & Tax 04 Yrs NA Lecturer

Guest Archana M.Com. A/C & Tax 04 Yrs NA Lecturer

Guest Mamatha M.Com. A/C & Tax 04 Yrs NA Lecturer

Guest Supreetha M.Com. A/C & Tax 04 Yrs NA Lecturer

Shilpa S Guest M.Com. A/C & Tax 04 Yrs NA S Lecturer

Guest Ambika M.Com. Tax & A/C 02 Yrs NA Lecturer

Guest Laila M.Com. H. R. M. 03 Yrs NA Lecturer

Guest Rajaram M.Com. A/C & Tax 04 Yrs NA Lecturer

Guest Taxation & Bhavya M.Com. 03 Yrs NA Lecturer Marketing

Guest Amrutha M.Com. Finance 01 Yrs NA Lecturer

Guest Shrivatsa M.B.A. H R M 02 Yrs NA Lecturer

Guest Nagaraj M.Com. Fin.Mangmt 01 Yrs NA Lecturer

Guest Vinanthi M.Com. H. R. M. 01 Yrs NA Lecturer

Guest Sukesh M.Com. A/C & Tax 02 Yrs NA Lecturer

Shilpa M Guest M.Com. Taxation 01 NA P Lecturer

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Guest Ranjitha M.Com. Taxation 1 NA Lecturer

Guest Mala M.Com. A/C & Tax 3 NA Lecturer

Renvik Guest Avinash MBA. H R M 3 NA Lecturer Dias

Madesh Guest M.Com. A/C & Tax 3 NA Prabu Lecturer

Guest Shrinidi MBA. H R M 3 NA Lecturer

Kavya M Guest M.Com. H R M 1 NA S Lecturer

11. List of senior visiting faculty –Nil- 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise by temporary faculty) –90%- 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise): 24: 1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled : –Nil- 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil./PG: Name Qualification Udaya Kumar D S M.Com., M.Phil.

Rajesh N Naik M.Com., M.Phil.

Shashidhar S M.Com.

Prakash C H M.Com.

Aravinda M.Com.

Archana M.Com.

Mamatha M.Com.

Supreetha M.Com.

Shilpa S S M.Com.

Ambika M.Com.

Laila M.Com.

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Rajaram M.Com.

Bhavya M.Com.

Amrutha M.Com.

Shrivatsa M.B.A.

Nagaraj M.Com.

Vinanthi M.Com.

Sukesh M.Com.

Shilpa M P M.Com.

Ranjitha M.Com.

Mala M.Com.

Renvik Avinash Dias MBA.

Madesh Prabu M.Com.

Shrinidi MBA.

Kavya M S M.Com.

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: – Nil- 17. Research Centre/faculty recognized by the University: –Nil- 18. Publications: –Nil- 19. Areas of consultancy and income generated –Nil- 20. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards: –Nil- 21. Students projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme –All theBBM and M.Com.students do projects compulsorily. b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organization outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: -Nil- 22. Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students –Nil- 23. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department: Dr. Giridhar K V, Sahyadri college, Shimoga. Dr. H C Veerappa Gowda, JCBM College, Shringeri Mr. Vasappaof Government First Grade College, Thirthahalli.

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24. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: UGC sponsord one day State level seminar a) State: 01 b) National : 00 c) International: 00 25. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Enrolled Course/programme Applications Pass Selected (refer question received *M *F percentage no.4)

2013-14 I SEM B.Com. 162 154 64 90 77 III SEM B.Com. 132 132 66 66 86 V SEM B.Com. 132 132 56 76 88 I SEM B.B.M. 71 67 29 38 52 III SEM B.B.M. 30 30 12 18 53 V SEM B.B.M. 49 49 19 30 72 I M.Com. 50 38 15 23 100 II M.Com. 18 18 03 15 100

26. Diversity of Students

Name of the % of students % of students % of students Course from the same from other States from abroad state I SEM B.Com. 100 0 0

III SEM B.Com. 100 0 0

V SEM B.Com. 100 0 0

I SEM B.B.M 100 0 0

III SEM B.B.M 100 0 0

V SEM B.B.M 100 0 0

I M.Com. 100 0 0

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II M.Com. 100 0 0

27. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations Such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc,:-Nil- 28. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled 16 to 24% UG to PG - PG to M.Phil PG to Ph.D Ph.D to Post-Doctoral

Employed  Campus selection 5%  Other than campus recruitment Entrepreneruship/Self-employment 10%

29. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library - No b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students -No c) Class rooms with ICT facility - No d) Laboratories –Yes 30. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: 69%  SC/ST Scholarship  OBC Scholarship  Sanchihonnamma Scholarship  Jindal Scholarship  Psychically handicapped Scholarship  UGC  Minorities  Rajiv Gandhi Loan Facilities 31. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar) with external experts: Dr. Giridhar K V, Sahyadri college, Shimoga.

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Dr. H C Veerappa Gowda, JCBM, Shringeri Mr. Vasappa, GFGC, Thirthahalli. 32. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning:  Assignments  Student Seminars  Tests  Group Discussion  Presentation 33. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities  Students of Department of Commerce and Management participate as members of college NSS units, Rovers and Rangers and Youth Red Cross units. 34. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths:  Value based education in the region.  Supportive environment for experimenting – innovative teaching methods and continuous efforts with integrating learning assessment.  Range of experiential opportunities.  Most of our faculty members are well experienced.  Our faculty members have attended national and state level conferences/seminars.  Several paper presentations in the national and state level conferences.  Conducting tutorial classes, and remedial classes for weak students. Weaknesses:  Limited systematic internships across all programs.  Limited focus on marketing accomplishments and excellence.  Lack of adequate freshman experience for all students – particularly with regard to introduction of entrepreneurial thinking and critical thinking.  Lack of infrastructure.  No separate department library. Opportunities:  Improved quality characteristics of student body.  Continuous improvement focus.  Distinct niche development from existing strengths in teaching, research, and service synergy from partnering with other programs.

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 Increased marketing of the college‟s accomplishments and impact.  Potential for leadership roles in the region – through leadership with regard to innovation and entrepreneurship, expertise utilization. Challenges :  Increased external involvement with educational standards.  Competition from other schools, businesses, on-line programs.  Future faculty turnover (e.g. Retirements) and shortages.  Technology changing how learning occurs faster than capacity to respond.  Increased external involvement with educational standards. Future plans:  Planning to conduct national level seminars/conferences.  To conduct inter college fest.

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X. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

1. Name of the department : Physics 2. Year of Establishment : 1996-97 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc) - UG 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the department/units involved – Nil- 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) - Semester 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department –Nil- 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. –Nil- 8. Details of course/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons –Nil- 9. Number of Teaching posts Posts Sanctioned Filled Professors - - Associate 01 01 Professors AssistantProfessor 01 01 s

10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil. etc.,) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of Ph.D. Years of students Experie guided for nce the last 4 years Nagaraja S V M. Sc.. Associate Nuclear 22 years -- Professor Physics

Narasimha S M. Sc. Assistant Quantum 7years -- A Professor Mechanics, Solid State Physics

11. List of senior visiting faculty –Nil-

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12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise by temporary faculty) –Nil- 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise): 50: 1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled –Nil- 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil./PG: Name Qualification Nagaraja S V M. Sc..

Narasimha S A M. Sc.

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: – Nil- Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC,DBT, ICSSR etc, and total grants received : –Nil- 17. Research Centre/faculty recognized by the University: –Nil- 18. Publications: International Journal 1, conference - 04 19. Areas of consultancy and income generated –Nil- 20. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards: –Nil- 21. Students projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme – Nil- b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organization outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: -Nil- 22. Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students –Nil- 23. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department: Prof. Jayanna, Dept. of Physics, Kuvempu university. 24. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: a) National: Nil b) International: Nil

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25. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Enrolled Course/program Applications Selected Pass percentage me (refer received *M *F question no.4) 2013-14 I B.Sc. 45 45 13 32 82 IIB.Sc. 35 35 14 21 87 IIIB.Sc. 12 12 4 8 91.6 * M = Male F= Female 26. Diversity of Students Name of the Course % of students % of students from % of from the same other states student state s from abroad B.Sc. 100 Nil Nil 27. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations Such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc,?–Nil- 28. Student progression

Student progression Against % enrolled

UG to PG 70%

PG to M.Phil NA

PG to Ph.D NA

Ph.D to Post-Doctoral NA

Employed  Campus selection NA

 Other than campus recruitment 2

Entrepreneruship/Self-employment 1

29. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library : No b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Yes

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c) Class rooms with ICT facility - 01 d) Laboratories –02 30. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies 67% of the students receive financial assistance from College. 31. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar) with external experts: 02 32. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Group Discussions, Student Seminar, Assignments and Power Point Presentations. 33. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: Narasimha S A- As NSS officer for 4 years. 34. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths:

 One of the distinguished Physics departments at university level.  Departments‟ interaction with alumni and students.  Good results. Weaknesses:  Shortage of staff members.  Shortage of lab building. Opportunities:

 Advanced level computer interface equipments are available.  Time management, personality development, food& health awareness programmes are arranged to benefit the students holistic growth.  Training to use LATEX and mathematica. Challenges:

 Most of the students are coming from rural area find difficulty in using English.  Spatial constraint. Future Plan:

 Apart from attending refreshers courses and training programmes, the faculty proposes to take up research work seriously.  The department plans to establish a separate departmental library.  The department plans to introduce vocational/certificate course for the benefit of students.  To conduct more outreach programmes for high school/PUC students.

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XI. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS 1. Name of the department : Mathematics 2. Year of Establishment :1996-97 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered - UG 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the department/units involved – Nil- 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise)-Semester 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department –Nil- 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. –Nil- 8. Details of course/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons –Nil- 9. Number of Teaching posts Posts Sanctioned Filled Professors - - Associate Professors - - Assistant Professors 01 01 Lecturers on contract 02 02 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil. etc.,) Name Qualificatio Designatio Specializatio No. of No. of n n n Years of Ph.D. Experienc student e s guided for the last 4 years Dr. B.C. M.Sc., Assistant Fluid 10 - Prasann Ph.D. Professor Mecchanics a kumara

Mr. M.Sc. Guest Differential 6 - Roith Lecturer Geometry

Mr. M.Sc. Guest Differential 1 - Chethan Lecturer Geometry K C

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11. List of senior visiting faculty –Nil- 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise by temporary faculty) –43%- 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 46:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled –Nil- 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil./PG Name Qualification Dr.B.C.Prasannakum MSc., Ph.D. ara

Mr.Rohith M.Sc.

Mr. Chethan K C M.Sc.

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: 01 17. Research Centre/faculty recognized by the University: –Nil- 18. Publications: –Yes

Books Chapter Citatio No paper Books with Impact Name of faculty in n publish Edited ISBN/I factor Books Index SSN

Dr.B.C.Prasann akumara 21 00 02 00 3 45

19. Areas of consultancy and income generated –Nil- 20. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards: 01 21. Students projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme –Nil- b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organization outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: -Nil- 22. Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students –Dr. Prasanna Kumara B C-Young Scientist Award by Vision Group on Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore.

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23. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department: Prof.C.S.Bagewadi from KuvempuUniversity,Shivamogga. 24. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: UGC sponsored national level seminar National : 02 International: 00 25. Student profile programme/course wise: Enrolled Name of the Applications Pass Selected Course/programme received *M *F percentage

2013-14 I B.Sc 45 45 13 32 91 IIB.Sc 35 35 14 21 90 IIIB.Sc 12 12 4 8 85 * M = Male F= Female 26. Diversity of Students Name of the % of students % of students % of students Course from the same from other states from abroad state B.Sc 100 Nil Nil

27. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations Such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc,? Nil 28. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 60 PG to M.Phil NA PG to Ph.D NA

Ph.D to Post-Doctoral NA

Employed  Campus selection NA

 Other than campus recruitment 25 Entrepreneruship/Self-employment 1 to 5

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29. Details of Infrastructural facilities Library: No Internet facilities for Staff & Students No Class rooms with ICT facility - No Laboratories –No

30. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies 67% of the students receive financial assistance from College. 31. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar) with external experts:  UGC sponsored one-day national level Conference on MathematicalSciences And Applicationswasheld on 9th March 2013.  UGC sponsored and CSIR,INSA supported atwo-days national level conference on Geometry, Analysis and Fluid Mechanics was held on 20-21st September 2013. 32. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Group Discussions, Student Seminar, Assignments. 33. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: -Nil- 34. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths:  One of the distinguished maths departments at university level.  Departments‟ interaction with Alumni and Students.  Good results. Weaknesses:  Shortage of staff members. Opportunities:  Students are motivated and encouraged to take active participation in research based activity MATHSFEST held at University level.  To develop the research culture and aptitude among students, the faculty has continuously encouraged the students to read periodicals and journals, which are made available at the reading room.

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XII. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS

1. Name of the department : Electronics 2. Year of Establishment : 1996-97 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc) - UG 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the department/units involved – Nil- 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) - Semester 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department –Nil- 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. –Nil- 8. Details of course/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons –Nil- 9. Number of Teaching posts Posts Sanctioned Filled Professors - - - - Associate Professors AssistantProfessor 01 01 s Lecturers on 02 02 Contract

10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil. etc.,) No. of Ph.D. No. of studen Qualificati Designati Specializati Years of ts Name on on on Experien guided ce for the last 4 years Prabhakar M. Sc., Assistant Microprocess 5 years S.V M.Phil. Professor or -

Bhagyashr Guest 2 year M. Sc. ee M P lecturer - 6months -

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Devaki Guest Pandith T M. Sc. 1 year lecturer - - R

11. List of senior visiting faculty –Nil- 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise by temporary faculty) –50%- 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise) -30:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled –Nil- 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/D.Litt./Ph.D./M.Phil./PG Name Qualification Prabhakar S.V M. Sc., M.Phil.

Bhagyashree M P M. Sc.

Devaki Pandith T R M. Sc.

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: – Nil- 17. Research Centre/faculty recognized by the University: –Nil- 18. Publications: –Nil- 19. Areas of consultancy and income generated –Nil- 20. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards: –Nil- 21. Students projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme – Nil- b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organization outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies:-Nil- 22. Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students –Nil- 23. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department: -Nil- 24. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: a) National : -Nil- b) International: -Nil-

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25. Student profile programme/course wise:

Name of the Applicatio Enrolled Pass Course/program ns Selected percentage me received *M *F

2013-14 I B.Sc 45 45 13 32 91 IIB.Sc 35 35 14 21 100 IIIB.Sc 12 12 4 8 91.6 * M = Male F= Female 26. Diversity of Students Name of the % of students % of students from % of Course from the same other states students state from abroad B.Sc 100% Nil Nil 27. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations Such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc,?– Nil - 28. Student progression

Student progression Against % enrolled

UG to PG 60%

PG to M.Phil NA

PG to Ph.D NA

Ph.D to Post-Doctoral NA

Employed

 Campus selection NA  Other than campus recruitment 25% Entrepreneruship/Self-employment 1 to 5 29. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: No b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students :No c) Class rooms with ICT facility –No d) Laboratories –Yes

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30. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: 67% of the students receive financial assistance from College. 31. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar) with external experts: -Nil-

32. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Group discussions, student seminars, assignments and power point presentations

33. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: -Nil-

34. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths:

 One of the very few ELECTRONICS departments in Karnataka.  Department‟s interaction with alumni and students.  Good results.

Weaknesses:  Shortage of staff members.  Shortage of lab building.  Shortage of assistants.  Inadequate financial assistance for inviting external experts.

Opportunities:

 Students with Electronics degree have a lot of job opportunities.  Students in future need not depend on any external job providers for livelihood as they can stand on their own legs with expertise in the field.

Challenges:

 Improving the students‟ strength.  To attract more number of science students to this vital area of knowledge.

Future Plan:

 Apart from attending refreshers courses and training programmes, the faculty proposes to take up research work seriously.  The department plans to establish a practical laboratory in the department and the department also plans to establish a separate department library.  The department plans to introduce vocational/certificate course for the benefit of students.  Acquiring Permanent Lab with all Equipments.  Improving students‟ strength and results.

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POST ACCREDITATION INITIATIVES

The Government First Grade College, Koppa went for the process of accreditation for the first time in 2004. The NAAC peer team visited the college on 3rd and 4th of September 2004. After having made a detailed review of the institution, the NAAC accredited the institution with the Grade C++. In the process of accreditation, the peer team members reported many commendations and suggestions. The key commendations and suggestions are listed below. This would be followed by the steps taken by the college on the suggestions made by NAAC. Commendations:  Results of B.A., B.Com., and B.Sc. are good  Various committees constituted by the principal function well  Provision of suggestion box for students to air their opinions and criticisms  Teachers‟ participation in faculty development programmes is good  College‟s performance in sports and cultural activities is appreciable  Existence of feedback system by students

Suggestions:  To organize courses related to wood and fruits-industries for progress of the institution: The college has been offering undergraduate courses since its inception and only recently, it has commenced a postgraduate course in commerce. The institution is affiliated to Kuvempu University which is the deciding agency on any courses to be offered by the college. The courses are framed by the university, and the college if wishes can commence the courses taking due permission from the university. However, the university as such is not offering any courses related to wood and fruit industries. Hence, the college has been unable to commence such courses.

 To consider starting self-financed and job-oriented courses: As the institution is situated in the hilly terrain of Malnad region and most of the students belong to the lower strata of society, they are unable to afford a self-financed course. Considering this aspect of the region, the institution has been hesitating to get the idea materialized. With each passing year, the college has been seeing a steady growth in the students‟ strength. To accommodate the growing strength is the biggest problem. The institution has been able to add a few more rooms in the recent years. Even these are not sufficient to meet the demand. For this particular reason, the college is unable to commence any new courses. In the recent years, commerce subjects have gained immense importance and the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) course in addition to the management course titled Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) are themselves serving the purpose of job oriented courses. They have been able to provide a vast number of

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job opportunities to the students and virtually no student of these courses has remained idle.

 To review the growth of the institution by the CDC: The College Developmental Council (CDC) has been supportive all these years. The chairperson of the CDC who happens to be the local MLA has been instrumental in getting additional rooms sanctioned by the government for the benefit of students. The CDC assists the head of the institution in taking vital decisions when they are related to the development of the college. The members of CDC also involve themselves actively whenever the institution organizes activities like State/National level seminars/ conferences, inter-collegiate sports events or any other programme of greater magnitude. The CDC offers its valuable suggestions on the overall development of the college at regular intervals.

 To commence add-on courses on subjects like Electronics-application and Spoken English: Finding teachers in vital subjects like English and Electronics is one of the important problems faced by the institution. As the college is in a rural area away from district head quarters, no teachers in these subjects stays in it for long. They take transfer and go to places of significance. When a new teacher is appointed to this place, he or she takes a few years to get adjusted to the place and within a few years they go to other places. Even then, a little effort has been made to commence such courses using external experts. But, such efforts have not seen the light of the day as to find experts in these subjects is also difficult. Now, such departments have permanent faculty members for a brief period and honest efforts will be made to have add-on courses in future.

 To organize seminars/conferences by major departments The institution has been very proud of having conducted six seminars/conferences after the first accreditation process. In the past five years, the college has organized five national level seminars/conferences which itself is a testimony in this direction. The Department of Economics organized a national level conference on Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges on 17th September 2011 and one more on The Effect of the Global Economic Crisis on Indian Economy: Issues, Challenges and Recovery on 28th March 2013. The Department of Mathematics organized a national level conference on Mathematical Sciences and Applications on 9th March 2013 and one more such conference on Geometry, Analysis and Fluid Mechanics on 20 and 21st September 2013. The Department of Library and Information Science organized a national level conference on Vivekananda and Nationalism on 20th September 2014. In addition to these national level conferences, the Department of Commerce and Management organized a State level conference on the topic Consumerism and its Impediments in Rural Areas on 31st March 2009. It is a matter of pride that all these six conferences were funded by the UGC. Taking cue from these

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vital programmes, a few other departments have also applied for financial assistance from the UGC to conduct seminars/conferences. Apart from these conferences, the IQAC has been instrumental in organizing special lectures and seminars at the institution level by inviting resource persons of eminence in the last couple of years. Sixteen such seminars/workshops/special lectures have been organized in the said period by almost all the departments with the financial assistance from the IQAC of the college.

 To invite researchers for seminars and conferences for the benefit of students and teachers: As it is mentioned above, the institution has invited many distinguished resource persons of vitality from far and wide for the State/National level seminars and conferences. Similarly, whenever the institution has organized the college level special lecture programmes or seminars it has accessed the services of the best resource persons available in the vicinity. These programmes have indeed benefitted both the teacher but student communities.

 To carry out area-specific minor research projects: For the past few years, there has been a steady growth in the research activities carried out by its faculty members. One faculty member (Dr. Devaraj from the Department of Economics) has been awarded doctoral degree by the Kuvempu University and one more faculty (Mr. Naveena V of the Department of English) has registered for the Ph.D. with the Kuvemu University. Nine faulty members have got M.Phil. degree in past few years. Apart from these, a few more teachers have also organized State/National level seminars and conferences. As suggested by the NAAC peer team, teachers have taken up Minor Research Projects and completed them successfully. Faculty members from different departments have completed four such projects. Mr Uday Kumar of Department of Commerce and Management took up a project titled An Economic Analysis on Cultivation and Marketing Watermelon with reference to Tarikere Taluk worth Rs 60,000 in 2010, Dr Prasanna Kumara B C of the Department of Mathematics conducted a project on Dusty Fluid Flow between Parallel Plates in Frenet Frame Field System worth Rs 1,50,000, similarly Mr Naveena V of the Department of English has taken up a project worth Rs 1,25,000 on the Study of Nature in the Selected Stories of Ruskin Bond in 2012. One more faculty member Mr Ravi was also awarded a Minor Research Project. However, as he took transfer from the institution in 2008, funds released for the purpose were diverted to him. Not only Minor Research Projects, two Major Research Projects have also been sanctioned for two of the faculty members in the college in 2014. UGC has approved a project worth Rs 12,250,00 on Numerical Investigation On Boundary Layer Flow Of Fluid Particle Suspension And Heat Transfer Over Stretching / Shrinking Sheet and Dr Sreepathi K of the Department of Kannada has been sanctioned a project on Migration Studies worth Rs 5, 49,000.

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Dr Prasanna Kumara B C has also been awarded one more project titled Boundary Layer Flow of Dusty Fluid Over Stretching Sheet worth Rs 6,00,000 by the VGST in 2014. These projects have been a testimonial to the research activities carried out by the faculty members in the college.

 To start a research committee and thereby create an atmosphere of research: The institution has a functional Research Committee which motivates and guides its faculty members to take up research activities for the overall growth of their personality. The principal chairs this committee and there are a few young and experienced faculty members as its members. The committee is of the opinion that directly or indirectly any research work benefits the society and as teachers we should be ready to serve the cause of the society. All the above mentioned research activities like research projects, seminars and conferences are the fruitful result of the Research Committee.

 To facilitate students to get employment through a placement officer: The institution has a functional Placement Cell which guides the students on employment opportunities available in the market. The cell has a coordinator who manages contacts with the nearby industries where our students can get employment. In the past, the cell had organized even a campus interview which had benefitted students from our college and a neighboring college. Even though, the institution does not conduct campus interviews now, the placement officer notifies the students on employment avenues available to them. This is done by sending notices to classes, informing students through notice board and sharing the information with class representatives. The placement officer also encourages our students to take part in the campus interviews held at other institutions at district headquarters. Many students have benefitted from this initiation and are placed in reputed companies.

 Improving library facilities: The knowledge storehouse of the institution library has seen a lot of improvement in the recent years. Thousands of new titles have been added to its strength in the past few years with financial assistance from UGC and the State government. Over the years, the student strength has increased phenomenally and so as the demands of the students for better facilities in library. The librarian of the college has been striving hard to improve the services available to them. There has been the work of library automation going on. The library has access to many e-journals. It has subscribed to N-List for the benefit of students and teachers. The library houses four computers which provide even internet facility for both faculty and students. A separate Reading Room has been provided where students can even study. Reprography facility has been added recently for students‟ benefit. Even though the library lacks adequate staff members for maintenance, it has been offering best of the services to its stakeholders.

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 To provide hostel facility for female students: This has been one area, the institution definitely needs to work on. However, the problem has been change of heads of institution in the past few years. It is not that the proposal has not been mooted upon, but this problem has hindered the progress of the proposal. In the present situation, where there is a regular principal, where funds are available with a little effort, getting a hostel constructed cannot be a distant dream. Efforts in this direction have already begun and the institution hopes to cater to this need of students, especially female students at the earliest.

 To construct an open air stage in the absence of an auditorium: The institution has always been very active in co-curricular activities. Multi talented students of the college have been bringing laurels for the college in these two vital areas. Though there was a playground for the benefit of sportspersons, the institution lacked an auditorium to cater to the needs of students who were very good in cultural activities. Considering these reasons, the peer team that visited last time, had opined that the institution should have an open air stage. But, the institution moved forward with its dream of having an auditorium. Even though this dream could not be materialized due to shortage of funds, a multi-purpose hall was constructed for this purpose. Now, the college has this hall which has a seating capacity of around 400. The institution has been using this hall for purposes like conducting cultural programmes and academic programmes like seminars and conferences. The hall has to some extent reduced to need of an auditorium. However, funds have been sought for a full-fledged auditorium in the proposal submitted under RUSA. The institution hopes to have an auditorium in a couple of years.

 To commence remedial courses in English: Due to its situation in a rural area and due to the poor background in English, the students of the institution lack a good command over English. Identifying this lacuna in students, the peer team had suggested the institution to commence remedial courses in English. The institution has made its best efforts in this direction. Students, being poor in English, was not only the case with this institution but with most of the colleges across the State. Considering this aspect, the Government of Karnataka has taken steps to introduce Angla, Star, Naipunya Nidhi such progammes in most of the colleges in the State. In these programmes experts from outsourced agencies would come and engage classes to mitigate the problem. It cannot be said that these programmes have completely assisted our students to master English, but they have somehow helped them to develop confidence to use the language. In addition to these sponsored programmes, the department of English has also been conducting workshops to improve communication skills in English among the students. They have been motivated to participate actively not only in these workshops but also in and outside their classes. The department has been motivating students to work hard and succeed well in the language English and

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those who succeed are rewarded with gifts like dictionaries often. The efforts of the department have not gone waste always and at least a number of students have fared well in this direction.

 To strengthen Alumni Association: The institution truly believes that an active Alumni Association would be of great help to it in taking forward the developmental activities of the college. As of now, the association is not so active and honest efforts are being made to strengthen the association for the benefit of the college and its stakeholders. The institution has indeed tried its level best to work upon the suggestions given by the peer team members who visited it the previous time. Even though, it has not been able to fulfill all its dreams to be a holistic institution, it has done its best to carve a niche among the rest of the institutions in the region. This has been one of the prime reasons why the college is still the most sought after college of the region. Even though it is proud of this, it still knows it has a long way to go. Words of the great poet Robert Frost can be recalled at this juncture. “The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.”

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DECLARATIONBYTHEHEADOFTHE INSTITUTION

IcertifythatthedataincludedinthisSelf StudyReport(SSR)aretruetothebest ofmy knowledge.

ThisSSRispreparedbytheinstitutionafterinternaldiscussions,andnopartther eof hasbeenoutsourced.

IamawarethatthePeerteamwillvalidatetheinformationprovidedinthis SSR duringthepeerteamvisit.

Signatureof the Head of the institution with seal: Place: Koppa Date: 17.01.2015

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