Part-A Detail Plans for the Institution for the Year 2008-09
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Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Akurdi 2008-09 Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of IQAC 2008-09. Part-A Detail Plans for the Institution for the year 2008-09 1. To set up a virtual classroom to keep pace with the global standards in learning. 2. To construct new classrooms/labs (floor) in order to make space available for the newly introduced courses. 3. To modernize gymnasium. 4. To augment the laboratories with advanced scientific instruments & equipments. 5. To make this college a “Knowledge Park” 6. To computerize each section of administrative unit. 7. To organize workshops, Seminars for effective learning and research necessary in higher education. 8. To start research centre in Economics. 9. Efforts to complete the automation of all library and office services 11 To motivate the teachers to go for research, obtain research qualification and publish more papers in standard and refereed national and international journals 12 To develop linkages with industries to facilitate practical training and job prospects to students 13 To provide separate well equipped laboratory for Psychology Department 14 To enhance the quality of teaching by effective use of modern technology like computer, internet and LCD projector 1 AQAR -V Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Akurdi 2008-09 PART-B 1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institutions The counseling center is started by department of Psychology. Second division of FYBBA and FYBCA started in the year 2008-09 A village surveys were conducted at village Avasari and Gawadewadi by Department of Geography. Field work for Geography MA/MSc. Students were carried out in Karha river at Morgaon and on Nagaon beach at Alibag. Botanical Excursion tours were organized to various places of Botanical interest in order to students with listing flora in nearby area. Visit to Karnala Bird Sanctuary for T.Y.B.Sc. students and Visit to Dapoli Agricultural University, Harne seashore and nearby localities for S.Y.B.Sc. students Guest lectures for M.Com. students were organized by commerce department. Visit to the institutes like Central Bee Research Institute, Pune , Silkworm Rearing institute, Khadki, Pune and Zoological Survey of India, Akurdi by Department of Zoology Software Project Presentation 2009: were conducted by MCA department for all students of college and staff, to know about different technology, techniques, and awareness of making software. RDX (Rule De excellence) Intercollegiate Competition was organized by BCS Department. Microbiology Department organized visit to ‘Waste water treatment Plant’ for S. Y. B. Sc. students. Number of teachers participated in workshops, conferences and seminars. Number of faculty members are actively involved in research activities. Remedial coaching was arranged for weaker students. 2 AQAR -V Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Akurdi 2008-09 b) Year-wise research activities: P. S. Tambade received an Outstanding paper award for the article entitled “Investigating of effect of Computer Simulations in Physics Teaching at Undergraduate Level” in E-Learn 2008 : World Conference in E-learning in Government, Healthcare, Corporate, and Higher Education held at Las Vegas, USA from 17th Nov. 2008 to 21st Nov. 2008. Department of Economics started Doctoral research center in Economics affiliated to University of Pune. Mr. Gunjal T. D. Head Dept. of commerce, awarded Ph. D. degree in commerce by University of Pune. Mr. Tambade P. S. completed research project entitled “Investigation of computer based teaching methods in Physics for Classroom teaching “ and submitted the report to BCUD, Pune University. Dr. A. G. Chaskar has undertaken BCUD minor research project. Dr. A.G. Chaskar is recognized as guide for M.Phil (English) Dr. A.G. Chaskar has published a paper entitled ‘Caste Fanaticism : A Root Cause of Marginalisation/Discrimination in Mulk Raj Anand’s Untouchable’ in “Unheard Melody” Dr. P.B. Cholke presented a paper in National Conference held at Waghire college, Saswad, dist : Pune in “recent trends and strategic development in biosciences” from 29th Dec to 2008. The paper received 1st prize in oral presentation Award category. Poster Papers presentation by Dr. Cholke P. B.:- Effect of salt on praline content in seedlings of Crotalaria sp. Study of microbial population in the ambient air of poultry shed. Effect of stress on foliage characters of Crotalaria sp. Important plant resources for contemporary and future intensive exploitation from parts of Ratnagiri district Maharashtra. 3 AQAR -V Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Akurdi 2008-09 Dr. A.G. Chaskar has published a paper entitled ‘Racial Discrimination and Cultural Dominance in Anita Desai’s Bye Blackbird’ in the book New Lights on Indian Women Novelists in English – Vol- IV” Mr. A.K. Patil registered for Ph.D. in Psychology in North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon. Mr. Satav G.P. is relived for Ph.D. work under the faculty improvement program under 10th plan. Dr. Khandagale A. J. working on his ongoing research project ‘Bioactivity of medicinal plants on Mosquitoes’ funded by BCUD, Pune University. Year-wise extension activities: Dr. Singh S. A. participated in discussion on Hindi literature at All India Radio, Pune. In collaboration with University of Pune, the department of Physics arranged one day workshop for S.Y.B.Sc. students of Pune University on 10th Jan. 2009 at Modern Energy Park, Kanhe Phata. Total 372 students from different colleges affiliated to Pune University attended the workshop. Different lectures were arranged for the students. Students also observed different instruments. Dr. Darekar D. J. delivered lectures at C.T. Bora College, Shirur and M. P. College, Pimpri. Department of Geography organized a Geography week various activities like Yoga Shibir parent meeting were conducted. Students participated in various competitions in this week. Marathi Department organized essay writing competition on the occasion of Late Baburaoji Gholap and Late Mamasaheb Mohal Birth anniversary. A video film of speech delivered by Hon. Vishwas Nagare Patil (S. P. Pune Rural) was shown to students on 16th Feb 2009. ICWA course conducted in the college in evening session. 4 AQAR -V Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Akurdi 2008-09 2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG): Economics : Ph.D. in Economics Started 3. Innovations In Curricular Design And Transaction College is ambitious to enhance its pace for quality education, but is constrained in many ways. Because of its affiliated status, it has to adopt the syllabi and the curricula prescribed by Pune University. Many faculty members of the college take active part as members of Boards of Studies (BOS) in designing the curricula; in general they have little scope to model them to the aim and objectives of the college. However the syllabi are reviewed, revised and updated by the BOS of Pune University in order to keep pace with the evolving trends in subjects. The teachers took part in workshops organized by University of Pune for syllabus designing at UG and PG level. Dr. Tushar Shitole worked as committee member to institutionalize a course on Environmental Science at UG level at Tilak Maharashtra University, Pune Dr. Dangat N. R. worked as a committee member to design a syllabi for undergraduate and postgraduate in economics. Faculty members participated in the curriculum design of S.Y.B.Sc. at University level. Computer Aided Instruction packages are developed on topics of Physics. 4. Inter- Disciplinary Programmes Started Nil 5. Examination Reforms Implemented The college being affiliated to University of Pune, has to follow the Examination Patterns and schedules directed by the University. The college has evolved a system to evaluate the learning of the students. Regular class tests, mid term examinations and assignments coupled with internal assessment. Evaluation on class room assignments, performance in debate, discussion and seminar presentations is conveyed to students on an every day basis. The mid term examinations, conducted by the college and the classroom tests by the teachers, provide true evaluation in a quantitative manner which 5 AQAR -V Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Akurdi 2008-09 is conveyed to the parents and guardians. College takes corrective measures in the form of remedial classes to help the students who do not fare well. 6. Candidates Qualified: NET / SLET/ GATE etc. Sr. no. Name of the candidate Test passed Subject 1 Ghule Surenda B. SET Economics 2 Lamdade Balasaheb B. SET Economics 3 Kamble Chandrakant P. SET and NET Economics 7. Initiative Towards Faculty Developmant Programme : Rfresher And Orientation Course - Programme Participated Subject Name Of Refresher / Area Of Name Of Duration Faculty Orientation Training Institute From-To course Geography Pardeshi Refresher course Earth sciences K.T.H.M.College, Suchitra Nashik 2nd March to Kullkarni University of Pune 29th March Orientation Interdisciplinar Savita 2009 course y Economics Salve T N Refresher course Industrial Eco. New Delhi 1.11.08 to 22.11.08 Chemistry R.D. Isankar Orientation -------------- Shimala University 1St Apr. to 28th Apr. Course 2009 Botany Dr. P.S. orientation Teachers Skills University of Pune 10th April to Kadam 7th May 2009 Math Mrs. Tapare S. Refresher Information Academic Staff 18/2/09 to U. Course Communicatio College University 10/3/09 n of Mumbai Technology(IC T) Commerce Prof. Humbad Refresher Ref. course in Sharadabai Pawar 03/02/09 to P.E. Course commerce Mahila 23/02/09 Mahavidyalay, Baramati, Pune 6 AQAR -V Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Akurdi 2008-09 Training /Workshops Others Participated Name Of Training/ Area Of Name Of Duration Faculty Workshops/ Training Institute From- Other To Electronics Pawar A.C. Workshop Implementation Indira college 22/8/08 of revise of commerce syllabus of & science F.Y.B.Sc. (Comp. Sci.) Workshop Revise syllabus St. Mira 3/12/08 of S.Y.B.Sc.