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[1] Highlights of the Activities Academic & Administrative Audit-Gujarat Index For the Development of Higher Education (AAA-GUIDE Peer Team Visit)-12 -13 May-15 Career Guidance Seminar for HSC pass-outs -27 May-15 Campus Interview for graduates & post-graduates by HDFC bank for the post of Sales Officer (Total candidates -15 , Selected candidate-1) -11-June-15 Training in Yoga-15June to 20 June-15 Celebration of International Yoga Day-21-June-15 Seminar on Future in Banking Sector- Key Note Speaker Dr. Jatin Naik-25-June-15 Campus Interview by NIBF for undergraduates (Total candidates-36, shortlisted for first round-36)-29-June-15 Enrolment of Students in SCOPE-DELL Orientation Program on NSS & NCC followed by enrollment of students Inaugural Function of the Post Graduate Centre/Courses-29-June-15 Lecture on the Importance of Blowing Conch shells and training workshop by the members of Shankh Dhwani Club-6-July-15 Lecture on the Need for Women Empowerment-7-July-15 Training in Self-Defence-7-July-15 First Blood Donation Camp ( 80 Blood Bags Collected)-8-July-15 Lecture on Traffic Awareness-9-July-15 Inter class Prayer Singing Competition-10-July-15 Campus Interview for Management Trainees by Destiny Advertising & Marketing ( Total candidates 73 and 42 selected)-10-July-15 Inter class Salad Decoration Competition-13-July-15 Inter class Rangoli Making Competition-15-July-15 Pravesh Utsav & Orientation Program for the Freshers-15-July-15 Group Interaction of Gujarati Movie Actors with the Students -15-July-15 Inter college Prayer Singing Competition-17-July-15 Inter college Salad Decoration Competition-21-July-15 Thalassemia Test-July & August-15 Inter class Poster Making Competition-22-July-15 Inter class Best Out of Waste Competition-22-July-15 Social Awareness Program in collaboration with Jivan Jyot Trust & Alumni Association-Key Note Speakers Padamshree Shri Mathurbhai Savani & Dr. Ami Yagnik -22-July-15 Inter class Poetry Recitation Competition-22-July-15 Inter college Rangoli Making Competition-23-July-15 Inter class Elocution Competition-24-July-15 Seminar on Cyber Security-24-July-15 Lecture to impart information regarding Different Exams conducted for Jobs in Banks by Mahendra's Institute of Banking -24-July-15 Inter class Book Review Competition-25-July-15 Audition for Mono-acting -27-July-15 Inter class Gujarat Quiz Competition-28-July-15 Inter college Poetry Recitation Competition-30-July-15 Inter college Poster Making Competition-31-July-15 Lecture on Never Commit Suicide by Shri Bharatbhai Chahwala-31-July-15 Lecture on Personality Development-1-Aug-15 Inter class Bhajan Singing Competition-3-Aug-15 Inter college Best Out of Waste Competition-4-Aug-15 Inter college Mehandi Competition-5-Aug-15 Charity Day- Rs. 21,000/- raised-5-Aug-15 Inter college Elocution Competition-6-Aug-15 Inter class Patriotic Song Competition-7-Aug-15 Lecture on Importance of Nutritious food by Mr. Jagrut Patel ( Medical Officer )-8-Aug-15 Training to NSS Volunteers by Surat Municipal Authorities for curbing the menace of Dengue & Malaria-8-Aug-15 [2] Highlights of the Activities Inter college Book Review Competition-11-Aug-15 Inter college Patriotic Song Competition-12-Aug-15 Hosted the Inter school Sanskrit Shlok Recitation Competition( For 9th to 12th Std. Students)-13- Aug-15 Seminar on Save the Girl Child-13-Aug-15 Social Awareness & Environmental Awareness Program by Thanks Group-14-Aug-15 Inter class Drawing Competition-14-Aug-15 Celebration of Independence Day, flag Hoisting, PTA & Alumni Meeting-15 -Aug-15 Inter college Gujarat Quiz Competition-19-Aug-15 Inter class Extempore Elocution Competition-20-Aug-15 Inter college Essay writing Competion-21-Aug-15 Inter college Drawing Competition-21-Aug-15 Inter class Elocution Competition on Environment-22-Aug-15 Lecture by an Alumnus Mr Jainesh Gupta for TYBCom Students-22-Aug-15 Hosted the Inter school Drawing Competition ( For 9th to 12th Std students)-22-Aug-15 Inter class Elocution Competition on Environment-24-Aug-15 Inter college Mono acting Competition-24-Aug-15 Seminar on Indian Army-24-Aug-15 Inter college Debate Competition-25-Aug-15 Inter class Sanskrit Shloka Recitation Competition-25-Aug-15 Inter college Sanskrit Shloka Recitation Competition - 4-Sept-15 Janmashtami Celebration-7-Sept-15 Celebration of Swami Vivekanand Jayanti -8-Sept.-15 Visit to Manav Seva Sangh ,Sayan for Charity Work-8-Sept-15 Seminar on Overseas Employment Career Information-8-Sept-15 First Prize Distribution to felicitate Top ten Rankers -9& 10-Sept-15 First Round of Inter school Elocution Competition organized by the Alumni Association- 12-Sept-15 Seminar on Career Counselling by Jetking Learning Centre-14-Sept-15 Seminar on Study Abroad by World wide Education-14-Sept-15 Second Round of Inter school Elocution Competition organized by the Alumni Association-15-Sept-15 Charity Raised for the Blind-12-Sept-15-Rs. 15,000/- raised Visit to 'Samvedna'-School & Research Centre for mentally Challenged Children-15 Sept-15 Legal Awareness Program-16-Sept-15 Final Round of Inter school Elocution Competition organized by the Alumni Association-19-Sept-15 Campus Interview for the post of Assistant Acquisition Manager by Kotak Mahindra- 19-Sept-15 Motivational Lecture by Shri Bhavinbhai Shah and Felicitation function organized at Sardar Smruti Bhavan-21-Sept-15 NSS Day 24 - Sept - 15 Internal Test -30 Sept. to 8 Oct.-15 Additional Internal Test - 14 Oct to17 Oct.-15

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[3] Teaching & Learning - Best Practice :: ‘SEAL’ Title of the Practice Sessions for Enhancing the Ability through Learning (SEAL) 2. Goal The aim was to realize the vision and mission of the college and contribute towards the all round development of the learners. Along with education there is a dire necessity now to master soft skills, groom one's personality and also improve communicative proficiency. The aim was to train the students for the competitive market and help them overcome their fear of public speaking, English language speaking and also to a certain extent help them become conscious of the professional image as required in the modern world. 3. The Context The major population of the college is from Varachha, Ved Road,Katargam and Amroli areas and most of the students come from a lower middle class background where the first generation is not highly educated. It was marked that though the students worked hard but they lacked in their presentation of soft skills and communicative skills. Head of the institute in order to add to their existing knowledge decided to introduce Ability Enhancing Lecture Sessions in each class for 1 hour per day. 4. The Practice This practice was started this year in 2015-16. It was implemented in the following manner: - Time table was planned accordingly. - Secondly, young budding fresh pass outs were given an opportunity to conduct lectures. It gave the young post graduates a chance to teach and the learners a chance to gain some expertise. - As per the subject, topics related to Personality Development, Grammar, Use of English in context, Interview Skills, Soft Skills etc. were allotted to the teachers. - Technology was used optimally to bring out the desired result. 5. Evidence of Success The college is the first of its kind in Surat city to practice this . Statistical Report of the Feedback Collected from Students Count of 4) Will you like, fi you are given a Count of 1) You feel that you are in the right Count of 6) Do you feel that you have become a chance to make a presentation during the “SEAL place for Education ? better person after attending these sessions ? Sessions fo Enhancing Ability through Learni... 300 1) You fell YES YES that you 7.1% NO NO are in the 15% 225 right place for Education.... 150

75 right place for Education ? Education right place for 92.2% 85%

Count of 1) You feel that you are in the feel Count of 1) You 0 YES NO

1) You feel that you are in the right place for Education ? Warm Farewell !! Mr. Siby K. Antony, Assistant Professor of English, bid a warm good bye to the institution as he opted for voluntary retirement from service in an application directed to Commissioner of Higher Education, Surat and the resignation was accepted w.e.f. 31 July,2015. He would always be remembered for his valuable contribution for College Accreditation & Re-accreditation by NAAC, the development of IQAC as the Co-ordinator, Implementation of UGC Schemes and realization of AAA-Chalo College Abhiyaan . His soft, kind and humane approach and his friendly behaviour with the students made him the most adorable teacher and the college would miss his acumen skills, soft spoken and diligent mannerisms and devotion towards his profession. He leaves behind a bunch of memories always worth to be treasured.

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Rankers of the College

Ms. Jayshree A. Balsara Ms. Bhavana S.Khinchi Ms. Reena J. Vishwakarma Ms. Jaimini N. Darji T.Y.B.A Sem VI T.Y.B.A Sem VI S.Y.B.A-Sem IV S.Y.B.A Sem IV Humanities Stream (69.18%) Social. Science Stream (72.24%) Humanities Stream (72.04%) Social. Science Stream (68.57%)

Ms. Babita P. Jayswal Ms. Shital B. Gamit Ms. Shamim M. shaikh Ms. Fenee B. Shah S.Y.B.A Sem IV F.Y.B.A -Sem.II F.Y.B.A .-Sem.II T.Y.B.Com-SemVI Social. Science Stream (68.57%) Humanities Stream (66.53%) Social Science Stream (72.04%) English Medium(Granted) (74.08 %)

Mr.Ashvinkumar M. Patel Ms. Gayatri D. Padhiyar Ms.Twinkle S. Hirpara Ms. Divya S. Roy T.Y.B.Com-Sem VI T.Y.B.Com-SemVI T.Y.B.Com-Sem VI S.Y.B.Com-Sem IV Gujarati Medium(Granted) ( 72.86 %) English Medium(SFI) (64.29%) Gujarati Medium(SFI) (58 .78%) English Medium(SFI) (70.20%)

Ms. Nipa D Vaghani Ms. Reena P. Kansodariya Ms.Monali D. Prajapati Mr.Jayesh B.Munjani S.Y.B.Com-Sem IV F.Y.B.ComSem.II F.Y.B.Com-Sem II S.Y.B.Com-Sem IV Gujarati Medium(SFI) (63.47%) English Medium (Granted) (70.41%) Gujarati Medium (Granted) (73.06%) English Medium (Granted) (76.33 %)

Ms.Dharmishtha R.Ladava Ms.Ishita R. Patel Ms. Himangi B. Kansara Ms. Meera M. Ghadiyali S.Y.B.Com-Sem IV F.Y.B.Com .-Sem.II F.Y.B.Com -Sem.II M.Com.-Sem.II Gujarati Medium (Granted) (73.27%) Gujarati Medium ( SFI) (68.16%) English Medium (SFI) (67.76%) Gujarati Medium (73.81%)

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[7] Academic & Administrative Audit-Gujarat Index for the Development of Higher Education

AAA-Guide Peer Team Visit : 12 to 13 May,2015

Peer team being welcomed Peer team being led by NCC Cadets Principal's Meeting with the AAA team At the Exhibition

Meeting with the Alumni Meeting with the Students At the Cultural program Release of the College magazine

Ganesh Stuti Mono acting Classical Dance Performance Garba

Miming Act Cultural Program Team with AAA team At the Exit Meeting

AAA-GUIDE Team handing over the Peer Team Report to the Principal & IQAC Coordinator

[8] Cultural Activity Representation of Students in the State Level One Act Play Competition at Mumbai Bhavai Akhil Bhartiya Gujarati Natya Spardha 20-23 May,2015

[9] Celebration of International Yoga Day 21 June, 2015

Social Awareness Program in collaboration with Jivan Jyot Trust & Alumni Association Key Note Speakers : Shri Mathurbhai Savani & Dr. Ami Yagnik : 22 July,2015 It was a proud moment for the college as Padam shree awardee Shri Mathurbhai Savani graced the campus and made the students aware about Water Management and the need for social service. Even Dr. Ami Yagnik , a noted surgeon , expressed her views on social welfare and its importance. Alumnus Ankit Italiya helped to co-ordinate the event successfully.

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Co-Curricular & Extra-Curricular Accomplishments:

The college proudly won one Gold medal and four Bronze in various sports events . Participated in the Inter College Boxing Tournament played at Government College, Daman on 1st and 2 nd September,2015. Ms. Falguni B. Vaghela Ms. Kajal B. Vaghela M.Com.Sem.- III B.Com.Sem.- V Gold Medal in 57- 60 Kg. Weight group Bronze Medal in 51-54 Kg. Weight group Ms. Bharti A. Rajput Mr. Mahendra M. Pipaliya B.Com.Sem.- III B.Com.Sem. – V Bronze Medal in 48 - 51 Kg. Weight group Bronze Medal in 52 - 56 Kg. Weight group Mr. Devashish V. Biswal Participated in Surat District Yogasana played in Surat on 9th August,2015 B.Com.Sem.– I Ms. Radhika P. Kasodariya Bronze Medal in64- 69 Kg.Weight group B.Com. Sem. – V Third Place in Under-25 Age group Ms. Falguni B. Vaghela M.Com.Sem.- III will represent Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Boxing team in the All India Inter University Boxing Tournament at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra ( Haryana ) which will be played from 20th to 25 th November,2015.

Honour in NCC Activities

Details of Various Camps attended by NCC Cadets

[11] Literary Honour

The institute in numerous literary events won Sixteen prizes and two trophies in all Ms. Sonal B. Kaklotar of T.Y.B.Com.-Sem 5-Div.1-350 won the Second Prize in the Intercollegiate Poetry Recitation Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara on 30th July,2015. She also won the Second Prize in the Intercollegiate Book Review Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara on 11th August,2015. She also got the First Prize in the Inter college Debate Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Gyan Dhara on 25th August,2015 and went on to win the Second Prize in the Inter-college elocution competition held at Navyug Commerce College, Surat on 3rd September,2015.She furthered her winning spree by getting the First prize in the Intercollegiate Book Review Competition held at R.V. Patel College of Commerce, Amroli on 8th September,2015.

Mr. Kaushik R. Ukani of T.Y.B.Com. -Sem 5-Div.2-060 won the First prize in the Intercollegiate Book Review Competition held at R.V. Patel College of Commerce, Amroli on 8th September, 2015. Ms. Vandana H. Bhangara of T.Y.B.Com. Sem 5-Div. 4-352 won the Third prize in the Intercollegiate Poetry Recitation Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara on 30th July,2015. Ms. Mansi K. Patel of T.Y.B.Com. Sem 5-Div. 5 -829 won the First prize in the Intercollegiate Shri J.B. Shah Sponsored Elocution Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Gyan Dhara on 6th August,2015. Ms. Heni D. Patel of S.Y.B.Com.-Sem 3-Div. 6-288 won the Third prize in the Intercollegiate Shri J.B. Shah Sponsored Elocution Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Gyan Dhara on 6th August,2015. The team of Ms. Mansi K. Patel of T.Y.B.Com. Sem 5-Div. 5-829 & Ms. Vandana H. Bhangara of T.Y.B.Com. Sem 5- Div. 4-352 won the Rotating Trophy in the Intercollegiate Shri J.B. Shah Sponsored Elocution Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Gyan Dhara on 6th August,2015 Ms. Krupali Markana of S.Y.B.Com.-Sem 3-Div.8-061 won the First prize in the Intercollegiate Book Review Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara on 11th August,2015. The team of Mr.Kamlesh G. Gami of S.Y.B.Com.-Sem 3-Div.5-387 & Mr. Chirag S. Narola of S.Y.B.Com.-Sem 3- Div.4-609won the First Prize in the Intercollegiate Gujarat Quiz Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Gyan Dhara on 19th August,2015. Ms. Pooja Kori of T.Y.B.A.-Sem 5 won the First prize in the Intercollegiate Drawing Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Rangkal Kaushalya Dhara on 21st August,2015. Ms. Darshika Kulkarni of F.Y.B.A.-Sem 1-Div.2-007 won the First prize in the Intercollegiate Essay Writing Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Gyan Dhara on 21st August,2015.

[12] Literary Honour Ms. Manisha Dayma of T.Y.B.Com.-Sem 5-547 won the Second prize in the Intercollegiate Debate Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Gyan Dhara on 25th August,2015. Ms. Payal Prajapati of M.Com.(EM) won the Second prize in the Intercollegiate Debate Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Gyan Dhara on 25th August,2015. Ms. Riya Sharma of M.Com.-Sem 3-095 won the First prize in the Intercollegiate Sanskrit Shloka Recitation Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara on 4rth September,2015. The team of Ms. Riya Sharma of M.Com.-Sem 3-095 and Ms. Krupali Mendpara of M.Com.-146 won the Trophy in the Intercollegiate Sanskrit Shloka Recitation Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara on 4rth September,2015. Cultural & Creative Accomplishments

The Institute did not lag behind in cultural activities as well and went on to win Fourteen prizes in all. Ms. Hetal D. Makwana won the Second Prize in the Intercollegiate Prayer Singing Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara on 17 th July,2015. Ms. Hinal Sharma of TYBCom-Sem5-Div.4-324 won the Second Prize in the Intercollegiate Salad Decoration Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara on 21st July,2015.

Ms. Sharddha Vaghre of FYBCom-Sem1-032 won the Second Prize in the Intercollegiate Salad Decoration Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara on 21st July,2015. Ms. Hinal Jariwala of F.Y.B.Com.-Sem 1- Div. 7-501 won the Third Prize in the Intercollegiate Salad Decoration Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara on 21st July,2015. Ms. Pooja R. Kori of T.Y.B.A.-Sem 5- Div. 2-086 won the First Prize in the Intercollegiate Rangoli Making Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara on 23rd July,2015. Ms. Mittal K. Prajapati of S.Y.B.Com. Sem 3- Div.5-548 won the Second Prize in the Intercollegiate Rangoli Making Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara on 23rd July,2015. Ms. Jenisha T. Balar of F.Y.B.Com.-Sem 1- Div. 6-377 won the Second Prize in the Intercollegiate Poster Making Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Rangkala Kaushalyadhara on 31st July,2015.

[13] Cultural & Creative Accomplishments Mr. Bharat L. Savani of T.Y.B.Com.-Sem 5- Div. 4-428 won the Third Prize in the Intercollegiate Poster Making Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Rangkala Kaushalyadhara on 31st July,2015. Ms. Sarita D. Virani of F.Y.B.Com.-Sem1-Div.2 won the Second Prize in the Intercollegiate Best out of Waste Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara on 4th August,2015. Ms. Shraddha A. Patel of F.Y.B.Com.-Sem 1- Div.6 won the Second Prize in the Intercollegiate Mehandi Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara on 5th August,2015. Ms. Shraddha D.Vadher of F.Y.B.Com.-Sem 1- Div. 1 won the Third Prize in the Intercollegiate Mehandi Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara on 5th August,2015. Ms. Foram B. Chaudhary of M.A.-Sem1 ( Eng.)-135 won the Third Prize in the Intercollegiate Patriotic Song Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara on 12th August,2015. Ms. Dipali H.Variya of T.Y.B.Com.-Sem 5- Div.4-320 won the First Prize in the Intercollegiate Mehandi Competition held at Sir K.P.College of Commece, Surat on 20th August,2015.She also won the Third Prize in the Inter college Mehandi Competition held at Navyug Commerce College, Surat on 3rd September,2015. Ms. Shweta Patel of T.Y.B.Com.-Sem 5 won the First Prize in the Intercollegiate Mono-acting Competition held at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat under the aegis of Saptadhara Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara on 24rth August,2015.

Thought for Sustenance

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Winners in the Interclass Competitions:

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Winners in the Interclass Competitions:

Mr.Mayurkumar Pandav-S.Y.B.Com -Sem 3-Div. 1-020

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Achievements of the faculty:

As Organizer of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop Prin. Dr. Kishorsinh N. Chavda ( Associate Professor in Accountancy) Co-ordinated the event as Chairperson on “What after 12th?', "F.Y.B.Com, B.B.A,B.C.A, M.Sc(IT) Online admission process Guidance" and "Post Graduate Online admission process Guidance" at J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P.Desai Commerce College on 27 May,2015. M.Phil / Ph.D. Ms. Ritu R. Agarwal ( Assistant Professor of English) Declared eligible for the award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy ( Ph.D. ) in the subject of English, Faculty of Arts by VNSGU, Surat for the topic Selected Novels of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni : A Study of Diaspora Consciousness and Experience vide Ph.D. Notification No. 1820 ,letter no. PG/Ph.D./9938/2015 Dt.15 July,2015 , Regn. No. 2789 Dt.17/04/2012. She did her research work under the supervision of Dr. Maheshkumar Dey, Professor of English, VNSGU, Surat. Details of Students Allotted/Awarded for M.Phil/ Ph.D. to Research Guides

Refresher Courses/ Orientation Programme/ Short Term Course Mr. Mehul B. Shah (Assistant Professor of Accountancy ) Participated and successfully completed the 82nd Orientation Programmme held at Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), Gujarat University , Ahmedabad from 1 June, 2015 to 28 June,2015 and obtained A Grade. Resource Person/s Ms. Sonal V. Kulkarni ( Assistant Professor of English) Invited as a Resource person to conduct a theatre workshop for the students of M.S. University, Vadodara under UGC SAP DRS II on the thrust area Representing the Region : Literary Discourses, Social Movements and Cultural Forms in Western India,1960-2000 vide letter no. FA/ENG/DRSII/100 Dt. 17 July, 2015. Dr. Rujuta C. Gandhi ( Assistant Professor of Gujarati) Invited to deliver a critical appreciation of the book Ashokna Shilalekho by Ashok Dave at the Eight Day long Hasya Parva organized jointly by Narmad Sahitya Sabha , Gujarati Sahitya Parishad & Dr Arvind Lapsiwala on 12th August,2015 held at Sahitya Sangam, Gopipura, Surat. Dr. Girish N. Rana ( Assistant Professor of Banking) § Invited as a Resource person to chair the session in the International Multidisciplinary Research Conference on Innovative Trends in Commerce, Management, Vocational, Social, Environmental, Engineering and Technology jointly organized by International Association of Academicians and Researchers & Commonwealth Vocational University held on 30 June,2015 at MICC, Pune, Maharashtra. § Invited as a guest faculty to deliver lecture on Personality Development on 13th August,2015 at Udhna Citizen Commerce College & SPB College of Business Administration & Udhna Academy College of Computer Applications & IT [20] Publications Prin. Dr. Kishorsinh N. Chavda ( Associate Professor in Accountancy) Book § Chavda, K.N. & Mehul Shah. Ucchatar Nama Padhati ane Auditing -6 (Sanchalkiya Hisabi Padhati): Paper Solution for Regular & External Students. Arts & Commerce College, Amroli : Surat , 2015. ISBN : 978-81-931869-1- 6.Print. § Shah, Mehul & K.N.Chavda. Advanced Accounting & Auditing -6(Management Accounting) : Paper Solution for Regular & External Students. Arts & Commerce College, Amroli : Surat , 2015. ISBN : 978-81-931869- 0-9.Print. Ms. Ritu R. Agarwal ( Assistant Professor of English) § Research Paper entitled Digitizing the text (Poem) : An Interesting Way to Improve Listening and Speaking Skills published in the Journal of English Language Teaching : a peer-reviewed national journal ,Vol.57/3, ISSN No.0973- 5208,May- June 2015 ,pg. no.23-29 Dr. Girish N. Rana ( Assistant Professor of Banking) Research paper entitled Relationship of Consumers Behaviour & Social Media published in International Journal of Business, Management and Social Sciences (IJBMSS) ,ISSN No.2249-7463, Impact Factor:1.3409,Vol. IV, Issue 10 (I), June,2015;pg. No.76-81 Ms.Kruti A. Patel (Assistant Professor of Commerce) Research paper entitled Impact of Working Capital Management on Profitability in Indian Petroleum Industry with Special Reference to Indian Oil Corporation published in International Multidisciplinary Research Journal Open Access Peer Reviewed, ISSN(Online) No.2349-7637 , Vol. 2, Issue 05, May,2015;pg. No.1-4, Indexed with GIF(2014)- 0.126 & Journal Impact factor(2014)-0.315 Mr.Mehul B. Shah (Assistant Professor of Accountancy) § Book § Shah, Mehul & K.N.Chavda. Advanced Accounting & Auditing -6(Management Accounting) : Paper Solution for Regular & External Students. Arts & Commerce College, Amroli : Surat , 2015. ISBN : 978-81-931869-0- 9.Print. § Chavda, K.N. & Mehul Shah. Ucchatar Nama Padhati ane Auditing -6 (Sanchalkiya Hisabi Padhati): Paper Solution for Regular & External Students. Arts & Commerce College, Amroli : Surat , 2015. ISBN : 978-81-931869-1- 6.Print. Presentations in Conferences/ Seminars Dr. Rujuta C. Gandhi ( Assistant Professor of Gujarati) Presented the paper entitled Bhartiya Katha Sahityama Vishay Vaividhya at the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Bhartiya Katha Sahityama Gramchetna organised by Saraspur Arts & Commerce College, Ahmedabad on 19th August,2015 Ms. Hema D. Dave ( Assistant Professor of Gujarati) § Presented the paper entitled Raghuveer Chaudhari ni Vartaoma Grameen Jivan at the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Bhartiya Katha Sahityama Gramchetna organised by Saraspur Arts & Commerce College, Ahmedabad on 19th August,2015 Dr. Girish N. Rana ( Assistant Professor of Banking) § Presented the paper entitled Relationship of Consumers Behaviour and Social Media at the International Multidisciplinary Research Conference on Innovative Trends in Commerce, Management, Vocational, Social, Environmental, Engineering and Technology jointly organized by International Association of Academicians and Researchers & Commonwealth Vocational University held on 30 June,2015 at MICC, Pune, Maharashtra. Participation in Conferences/ workshops/Seminars Dr. Rujuta C. Gandhi ( Assistant Professor of Gujarati) § Participated in the University & College Educators' Conference cum Meditation Retreat on Divine Wisdom For a Golden Era organized by Education Wing Prajapita Kumari Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalya, Mount Abu from 29 May,2015 to 2nd June,2015. § Participated in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Bhartiya Katha Sahityama Gramchetna organised by Saraspur Arts & Commerce College, Ahmedabad on 19th August,2015

[21] Participation in Conferences/ workshops/Seminars Ms. Hema D. Dave ( Assistant Professor of Gujarati) § Participated in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Bhartiya Katha Sahityama Gramchetna organised by Saraspur Arts & Commerce College, Ahmedabad on 19th August,2015 Dr. Girish N. Rana ( Assistant Professor of Banking) § Participated in the International Multidisciplinary Research Conference on Innovative Trends in Commerce, Management, Vocational, Social, Environmental, Engineering and Technology jointly organized by International Association of Academicians and Researchers & Commonwealth Vocational University held on 30 June,2015 at MICC, Pune, Maharashtra.

I Want to Fly - Radhika Sonavane S.Y.B.Com.-Sem3-Div 2-256

I Want to Fly

in the Sky.

Give wings to my ambitions,

overcome my problems and fears.

I want to reach the sky,

and find my way.

I represent the new generation,

like beams of morning sun.

Have got new ideas & vision

and wish to have a mission for my country India.

Our Problems are like dark night,

we need to change it into bright Light.

[22] “ I started my own Business and I am proud of it” -Jitesh Dudhetra

Confesses 19 year old Jitesh Dudhetra who at a very young age dreamt of becoming an entrepreneur and realized his aim with his effort, dedication and commitment. T.Y.B.Com.-Div.4- 490 student candidly spoke in an exclusive chat with Prof. Ritu Agarwal Simple, regular and unpretentious Jitesh could be earning a profit of Rs. 10,000 per month was difficult for me to imagine. Sitting on the last bench and seeming less interested in lectures, he gave the impression of being an average student but a chance interaction with him made me realize that the youth of today is indeed noteworthy. He simply told his story of his own business. When asked how did you go about it and how did it all start , his reply was aptly suited to a college goer, “ Three of us met at a coffee shop-one an electronic engineer , another a commerce graduate and third still studying. First meeting we decided that we would do some online business”. Regarding the investment part, they decided that they would contact some companies and make a presentation. However with a sigh he tells that it did not materialize and finally his brother in-law who has a company decided to sponsor him. That was like an icing on the cake. He remarked, “ I could not let him down , so we started seriously contacting people( manufacturers, retail sellers), collected the information, data, the procedure of registration in Online Mega Stores like Shopclues, Paytm, Flipkart, Snapdeal and others”. He also added that they realized that they had to get VAT/TIN number before they could sell at a national level. The three of them did not give up and passed all the hurdles. For that they travelled to Delhi, Mumbai, got the licence, Registration number but even after all this they suffered a loss of Rs. 16000 in the first month. He with a heavy heart says, “ Even parents were losing hope but they now are very happy and that makes me proud.” They had to prepare an Excel sheet of all the 400 products they wanted to sell and also a zip file of the images of the products to be sold. It is only after one month that the products go Live he shared. He said that our choice was for branded products like Rayban sunglasses, Sony head phones, electronic items and sarees. He very candidly remarked, “We plan our profit margin nicely. Packaging charges, material charges etc. are all added together and we ensure that we get a good profit.” I could see a twinkle in his eyes and the daunting spirit to go on. I felt that he has a creative mind and business ideas are just bubbling to burst open. Meeting such young people gives me a hope that skill lies in nurturing these talents and recognizing their potential. Who knows that a girl or a boy sitting in one of the classrooms one day shines as a business tycoon! With many blessings in my heart and a desire to see him reaching for the stars I just hope that many young students read this and get inspired to do something new and innovative.

[23] "All Glory Comes from Daring to Begin" Ms. Manisha C. Dayma T.Y.B.COM - Sem 5-Div 4-547

However mean your life is, meet it & live it, do not shun it.

Life is not a bed of roses, there are thorns also. The essence of life lies in living the life under the most difficult situations. Cowards are the ones who commit suicide because they are not brave enough to face the adversities of the world. When life is difficult, it is the true test of character. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. One should learn to face life and we should not give up even if we are going through a bad phase. Life is like a sea-saw. The art is to be ready for any situation, when good times come we should enjoy it and when the bad times come we should be cautious and try to rise above the tides. We get only one life, so we can't just call it mean. We have to learn to accept it as it is given to us.Let me share with you a story of a family, wherein the father a drunkard had two sons. They had a hard time concentrating on their studies. The father came home and harassed everyone. The younger son went the father's way blaming his life for the turn of events.The elder son studied hard and became an engineer. He decided never to become like his father & he changed the course of his life.This small story highlights one important aspect & that is: “Every man is the architect of his own fortune” Every person makes his own destiny with the help of his capabilities, skill, knowledge and help from soceity and the Almighty. However, we find many people wasting their efforts and energy on useless things. There is no easy road to success , it comes only with sheer hard work and planning. One should not waste precious time on frivolous activities, and carry over spilt milk later. Usually we blame our failures and misfortunes on to bad luck. What we tend to forget is that we ourselves are to blamed. Such people ignore the opportunities that come their way and do not have a proper goal in life. God throws ample opportunities but man should know how to take advantage of it. Even if there are setbacks they need to be taken in one's stride. We cannot blame fate, luck or soceity for our failures. We make our own destinies and we need to carve a niche for ourselves in the world. “Never fear shadows...... that always means there is a light shining somewhere.”

[24] Love limb Ms. Jhanvi Gami T.Y.B.Com.-Sem 5-Div-5- 676

He is brown, One to save my crown. Made me the beauty, Had all for duty. Is the one to fix.

My best friend not to be shared, Is the one who cares. Competes, to make me win, Has the bottle just to spin.

Have many things to say, Said a little on the bay. Is hard at heart, But cried at last. Can't afford to let him go, He is my sweet brother.. my bro.

[25] Farewell Function of Shri Shivajibhai B.Pawar ( Head Peon)

Pravesh-Utsav & Orientation Program for the Freshers 15 July,2015

[26] Independe nce Day Celebrations

Janmashtami Celebration

[27] Career Guidance Club and Activities

Career Guidance Seminar for HSC Passouts-27 May,2015

Campus Interview by NIBF Total Candidates-36, All shortlisted for the first round of interview -29 June, 2015

Campus Interview by Destiny Advertising & Marketing Total Students-73 and 42 Selected : 10-July-15

Campus Interview by Kotak Mahindra

[28] Lectures/ Seminars/Workshops Seminar on Overseas Employment Career Information

Seminar on Future in Banking Sector

Lecture & Training by Members of Shankha Dhwani Club

Seminar to create Traffic Awareness

[29] Lectures/ Seminars/Workshops Interaction of Gujarati Movie Stars with Students

Seminar on Cyber Security

Lecture on Never Commit Suicide

Lecture on Importance of Nutritious Food

Seminar on Save Girls

[30] Social & Environmental Awareness Program by Thanks Group Aim of Thanks Group : To promote social work 14 August,2015

Visit to 'Samvedna'-School and Research Centre for the Mentally Challenged Children, Amroli Sayan Road, Surat by Thanks Group 15 September,2015

[31] Legal Awareness Program Key Note Speakers : Shri H.R. Patel, Judicial Magistrate - Human Rights & Civic Responsibilities Ms. M.S. Pandey, 19 Additional Senior Civil Judge & Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Surat- Anti Ragging Law Smt. Shobana P. Chhapia, Paralegal Volunteer

[32] Activities of NSS

Representation of NSS Volunteers in the 3 Day District Level Workshop held at Shri J. B. Darukawala College, Surat 11-13 June-2015

Orientation Program of NSS

Blood Donation Camp

[33] [34] NSS : Visit to Manav Seva Sangh, Sangh for Charity Work

[35] NCC

[36] On Independence Day

[37] Exam Status Report of DELL Society for Creation of Opportunity 2015-16 10 Oct to 15 Oct,2015 through Proficiency in English- Total no. of Students who were registered for exam 1177 (DELL – 239 + OAS – 938 = 1177) Digital Education Total no. of Students who remained Present in the exam 1173 (DELL – 237 + OAS – 936 = 1173) and Learning Lab Team of SCOPE-DELL

Teaching & Learning Sessions

Filling Candidate Registration Form & Orientation on Open Assessment Scheme

Online Exam

[38] Inter Class Competitions

Inter Class Prayer Singing Competition

Inter Class Rangoli Making Competition( Introduced for the first time)

Inter Class Salad Decoration Competition ( Introduced for the first time)

Inter class Best Out of Waste Competition

[39] Inter Class Competitions

Inter class Mehandi Competition

Inter class Elocution Competition

Inter class Book Review Competition

Inter class Bhajan Singing Competition( Introduced for the first time)

Inter class Quiz Competition

[40] Inter Class Competitions

Inter class Patriotic Song Competition

Inter College Competitions

Inter College Prayer Singing Competition

Inter College Salad Decoration Competition

Inter College Rangoli Making Competition

[41] Inter College Competitions

Inter College Poster Making Competition

Inter College Poetry Recitation Competition

Inter College Mehandi Competition

Inter College Best Out of Waste Competition

[42] Inter College Competitions Inter College Elocution Competition

Inter College Book Review Competition

Inter College Patriotic Song Competition

Inter School Sanskrit Shloka Competition

[43] Inter College Competitions Inter College Gujarat Quiz Competition

Inter College Drawing Competition

Inter College Mono-acting Competition

[44] Inter College Competitions Inter College Debate Competition

Inter School Drawing Competition

[45] Prize Distribution Function 9th -10 th September,2015

[46] Motivational Lecture by Shri Bhavinbhai Shah on ' Ek Kadam Safalta ki Aur' & Felicitation Function for Rankers 21 September, 2015

[47] Alumni Association Joins Hands with Schools and Brings the talented speakers of Schools in Amroli together 12 September,2015: First Round 15 September,2015: Second Round 19 September,2015: Final Round -Collages Prepared by : Durlabh Vavadiya

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Happy Diwali and a Prosperous New Year

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