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Iqac-2010-11 IQAC Report 2010-11 The Internal Quality Assurance Cell had its meeting during the year 2010-11. PART A: Plan of Action for 2011-2012 The Principal urged all Departments to draw up a plan based on the Peer team report. The college would apply for M.Com. Members of the Economics, Commerce and Accounts staff were asked to initiate in writing if they would be willing to teach this course. The Principal urged all staff members who have completed five years of teaching to apply for Post Graduate recognition. The option of offering six papers in Psychology at the T.Y.B.A. level was discussed. Ms. Shubda Malhotra, Head of Department of Psychology, was asked to draw up a proposal. Ms. Janine Coelho (History Department) also requested for the English – History combination to be continued as it is a B.Ed. combination. The Principal informed the IQAC Committee that Dr. Tavares was trying to register our journals with the ISSN and ISBN numbers. The Principal also informed that talks were being held with Roehampton University, London, regarding a Memorandum of Understanding to be signed between them. Mr. Brian Lobo indicated his willingness to help the college contact experts from the services (IAS, IFS, IPS) to acquaint our students with these career opportunities. If sufficient student interest arises, classes for these maybe conducted. The Principal suggested some In-Service training for the office staff. The Librarian also suggested training for the Library staff regarding Internet use. The Placement Cell arranged for many companies to conduct campus programmes. A total of Eighty - Seven students were offered placements and all students took up jobs. The History Department placed one student – Ms. Procilla Almeida as a Researcher in Praxis International for Content and Curriculum Design. Complete automation of the Library was achieved. Mr. Dominic was asked to draw up a plan for enhanced automation of the administrative office. Mr. Ernest Fernandes suggested Extension Programmes for the community and urged the college to get involved in the ‘Celebrate Bandra’, socio-cultural festival. Mr. Brian Lobo agreed to extend his company’s support to our placement cell and internship programme. PART B: Programmes implemented in 2010-11 The following programmes were implemented based on the plan of action drawn up by IQAC in 2009-2010. 1. Teaching Learning Method Only the ground floor has no Audio Visual enabled class – all other floors (1st - 4th) have at least one Audio Visual enabled class. Student feedback for all classes and teachers began in January 2011 and it was completed by the end of February. 2. Library Services Library Orientation was conducted for First Year students (in their respective classrooms) and Third Year students (in batches, in the library). A Library handout was also prepared. 3. Student Support Remedial classes were conducted and records maintained .Yet, staff noted that many weak students do not come to the remedial classes and thus need to be encouraged. Class tests also to be continued. At least one test per term, per subject must be held. 4. Student Welfare Mentoring by class teachers continued – The response of students was better this academic year. The History and Mathematics departments also met some parents as required. Records were maintained. A trained Counsellor, Sr. Nandita Pereira was available every Saturday for students. During week days, staff members of the Department of Psychology were available for counselling (records of their work have been maintained). 5. Staff Improvement/Advancement Seven staff members have enhanced their qualifications during the academic year 2010-2011. Orientation Programme – Prof. Janine Coelho, Prof. Kevin Miranda and Prof. Ayesha Qureshi. Refresher Courses – Librarian, Ms. Ranjana Arora, Prof. Shubda Malhotra and Dr. Vatika Sibal. Ph.D – Dr. Vatika Sibal Annual Staff Seminar was held on 26 April 2011. The following staff members presented papers : a) Principal, Dr. (Ms.) M. B. Fernandes b) Dean, Prof. A. D. Mascarenhas c) Prof. Anubha Singh d) Prof. Prashant Tari e) Prof. Jyoti Bhatia f) Dr. (Ms.) Kashmira Mody and Dr. (Ms.) Vatika Sibal g) Prof. Shubda Malhotra h) Prof. Neeraj Shukla In keeping with the institution’s desire to enrich its staff with new skills and insights, we have been conducting regular workshops to help them enhance their potential and achieve more in their lives and careers. As a part of this endeavour, eminent Management Consultant and International Master Behaviourial Trainer, Mr. Avinash Ananda from Meta Mind Management was invited to conduct a workshop for the teaching and non-teaching staff of our college on 11 April 2011. The workshop focused on Excellence-Centered Happiness in order to enhance personal and professional productivity. The Interdepartmental National Seminar was organized. The Theme ‘Antiga Goa e Nova Goa’ was specially chosen to celebrate 50 years of Goa’s Liberation from the Portuguese. The National Seminar Antiga Goa e Nova Goa was inaugurated by Hon. Commissioner for NRI Affairs – Mr. Eduardo Faleiro. Dr. Teresa Albuqueque was the Key-note Speaker. At this Seminar, Major General (retired) Eustace D’Souza encouraged students to consider the armed forces as a career opportunity. A publication of the presented papers is in progress. The Department of English organized a National Seminar on Contemporary Criticism: Theory and Practice – 18 September 2010. Our Keynote Speaker was Dr. Prafullarkar – Director – Forum of Contemporary Theory - Baroda. Approximately …. colleges participated. UGC grants – 3 staff members (Dr. K. Mody, Librarian-Ms. Ranjana Aurora and Prof. Ms. Preeti Oza) availed of UGC research grants. 6. Miscellaneous Examination Performance Evaluation (Third Year): was conducted after Prelim results were ready and 3 students of the TYBA and 3 students of TYBCom were not allowed to appear for the University Examination of April 2011 as per University of Mumbai’s Ordinance 125. Sports – Special merit shown in sports / athletics events at University level and above (zonal/ national / international level) by the students of the college in 2010/2011. SPORTS ORGANIZED STATUS AT PLAYED AT BY THE STATE/ ZONAL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WHO STUDENTS WHO REPRESENTED OF MUMBAI REPRESENTED MUMBAI UNIVERSITY AT ALL INTER- UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI INDIA INTER-UNIVERSITY / OPEN COLLEGIATE IN THE SOUTH-WEST CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT ZONE IN THE UNIVERSITY TOURNAMENT FOOTBALL UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONS THE FOLLOWING GIRLS WERE WOMEN OF MUMBAI SELECTED AND PLAYED FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM AT THE ALL-INDIA INTER UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP HELD AT GWALIOR (M.P.) 1.PEARL D’COSTA F.Y.B.M.M. 2. ABIGAIL FERNANDES F.Y.B.A 3. TRACY GONSALVES S.Y.B.M.M 4. GILLIAN VINCENT S.Y.B.COM. FOOTBALL UNIVERSITY 4TH PLACE KARAN KAPOOR- (SYBA). KARAN KAPOOR- (SYBA) ALSO MEN OF MUMBAI THE TOURNAMENT WAS PLAYED AT ALL-INDIA INTER HELD AT JABALPUR UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT HELD AT JABALPUR BASKETBALL UNIVERSITY 4TH PLACE WOMEN OF MUMBAI BASKETBALL UNIVERSITY QUARTER MEN OF MUMBAI FINALIST HOCKEY UNIVERSITY 4TH PLACE WOMEN OF MUMBAI HOCKEY UNIVERSITY QUARTER ----------- ------------ MEN OF MUMBAI FINALISTS VOLLEYBALL UNIVERSITY QUARTER WOMEN OF MUMBAI FINALIST BADMINTON UNIVERSITY SEMI- MEN OF MUMBAI FINALIST BADMINTON UNIVERSITY QUARTER WOMEN OF MUMBAI FINALIST Co-curricular and Extra-curricular activities : The College also offers a number of associations which are open to all students. These include: a) The English Literary Association organized a plethora of activities this year, and got off to a flying start with our departmental seminar on ‘Contemporary Criticism: Theory and Practice’ (18 September 2010). Our keynote speaker, Dr. Prafulla Kar from M.S. University, Baroda explained some important aspects of theoretical approaches that have dominated the literary scene since the 1970s. Our other distinguished speakers enlightened the audience on movements like New Historicism, Gender Studies, Translation and Post Colonial Studies. In the second term, the Association organized a variety of events, giving our students ample opportunities to display their writing and speaking skills. This year, we held an Essay- Writing contest (14 January 2011), an Extempore Speaking Contest (12 January 2011) and a Declamation Contest (18 January 2011). Students took a shot at writing their own versions of fairy tales, through the ‘Twist in the Tale’ contest (17 January 2011). An Inter-faculty Debate (19 January 2011) on ‘Social Networking Sites’ added yet another interesting dimension to this year’s events. One of the much-awaited events this year was a play by our first and second year students who jointly enacted the last scene of Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” (20 January 2011). Varun Brahmwar and Zubin Fernandes narrated the sequence of events that led to the scene performed. Lisa-Avril Rodrigues and Brendan D’Souza captivated the audience with their heartfelt performances of Nora and Helmer respectively. Earlier on, our second year students had presented a dramatized version of Alexander Pope’s “The Rape of the Lock”. The department looks forward to a full-fledged play next year. Considering that students are often hesitant to opt for a major in English Literature under the misconception that the subject offers little or no scope for successful careers, the Association invited some of our ex-students to share their experience of studying English Literature at our college, and put forth their perspectives
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